If Pruitt starts Guarantano against Kentucky—he is not a legitimate coach.

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

That’s not true otherwise those 2 TDs he threw don’t happen. He knew when to throw it and where and both paid off.

So again tell me how a larger amount isn’t on the OL?

Two plays out of how many snaps? That’s like a pitcher getting 2 strikeouts but giving up 10 runs in a game.

 

[Dudleys87]

More rushers than blockers many times. That’s why good Qb’s are the ones who make quick decisions to get the ball out even if it is throwing out of bounds. Better than a turnover.

He was running for his life more times than not. Yes, he should have thrown it away quite a few times. Again, If they didn’t whiff on blocks things would have been different I am sure.

 

[BeardedVol]

Let him have another QB for a full season before throwing Pruitt out the door. We knew from the moment he got hired that he needed 5-7 years like Majors to turn this ship around. We’re only at year 3 and are getting better.

JG is coming back next year, and nothing that we've seen out of Pruitt so far says that he won't play him from the beginning to the end of the 2021 season.

 

[RiverVol]

That’s not true otherwise those 2 TDs he threw don’t happen. He knew when to throw it and where and both paid off.

So again tell me how a larger amount isn’t on the OL?

That is true. He flat out does not have game-presence of an elite QB - not even close. It can be backed up with film of pass after pass after pass after pass in the last 4 years. It's a fact. Completed passes do not mean he read through the progression OR had full command of the field. In his case, it usually means he got lucky because the defender was behind the play.

 

[Smartvol17]

JG is coming back next year, and nothing that we've seen out of Pruitt so far says that he won't play him from the beginning to the end of the 2021 season.

If he does come back, JG should have the chance to compete for the starting job. Hopefully if things improve with the virus, HB will have a full offseason and be able to show what he is capable of.

 

[Dudleys87]

"want to win" ... - never questioned JG's desire. hahaha... you are creating a different narrative - for which you feel that you have an argument.

Go back and read my comment. JG surely wants to win, but very few people in the world - possibly including his linemen believe that he can FIND a way to win - no matter what...

No, I didn’t.
I simply replied to your statement.
The OL was a mess from the first snap to the last snap
They even fell for that lame shift Georgia did over and over and over and Mays knew about it

 

[Dudleys87]

That is true. He flat out does not have game-presence of an elite QB - not even close. It can be backed up with film of pass after pass after pass after pass in the last 4 years. It's a fact. Completed passes do not mean he read through the progression OR had full command of the field. In his case, it usually means he got lucky because the defender was behind the play.

I’m not arguing what he lacks.
I’m arguing the blame game. It’s ridiculous to put it all on JG

 

[BeardedVol]

If he does come back, JG should have the chance to compete for the starting job. Hopefully if things improve with the virus, HB will have a full offseason and be able to show what he is capable of.

None of the other QBs are getting any quality playing time, JG will still show out as the practice warrior he is, and Pruitt is doggedly determined to "play whomever practices the best", regardless of anything else.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

JG is coming back next year, and nothing that we've seen out of Pruitt so far says that he won't play him from the beginning to the end of the 2021 season.

Really Sad. Actually it is depressing to think about it. It’s hard to invest so much in a team as a fan to see pathetic decisions being made by the staff when the answers are obvious to 90% of the fan base.

 

[Dudleys87]

Two plays out of how many snaps? That’s like a pitcher getting 2 strikeouts but giving up 10 runs in a game.

The point is they actually blocked those plays. Had they played up to their own abilities surely they could have played much better. Even Tennessee doesent have that much bad luck.

 

[RiverVol]

I’m not arguing what he lacks.
I’m arguing the blame game. It’s ridiculous to put it all on JG

I know it doesn't seem fair when other players were not playing up to their potential, but JG was playing up to his potential, and it is likely now that the entire time knows this - that they know what is eventually coming, and it has affected team morale.

In cumulative, as the QB - the on-field leader of the offense, it does fall on his shoulders. Now - it is the coaching staff that has repeatedly put him in that position. He has held his head high and (I believe) given it his all. For that, I will always respect his grit and undeniable commitment to his team.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

None of the other QBs are getting any quality playing time, JG will still show out as the practice warrior he is, and Pruitt is doggedly determined to "play whomever practices the best", regardless of anything else.

Which is the wrong call. Backup Qb’s should be given a series or a handful of plays in a game to see if they can make plays.

 

[WhenUrVolUrVFL]

Never said he was great, but he played well enough to win the first two games. That's all we need him to do. A lot of people didn't play well vs UGA

He cost us the game against UGA. No one else caused 3 turnovers on their own. Guarantano did. HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU HAVE TO SEE THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER.....

 

[WhenUrVolUrVFL]

A coach gives his team a chance to win by player the players who will give them best chance to win. I trust the coach,s judgement more than a poster on this board.

And that’s my point. Maybe it’s the coach that’s the problem. If you don’t give your team a chance to win because you stick with an impotent quarterback—you’re not a coach. And you’re not very smart.

Yes. I’m calling in Pruitt’s intelligence to question because no intelligent football fan, much less a coach with his job on the line would continue to start a quarterback that causes his team to lose.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

The point is they actually blocked those plays. Had they played up to their own abilities surely they could have played much better. Even Tennessee doesent have that much bad luck.

So you tell me just everything has to be perfect for JG to make a play? That doesn’t happen to the good Qb’s out there and they can still make enough plays to be an asset. JG net value to this team is negative.

 

[RiverVol]

And that’s my point. Maybe it’s the coach that’s the problem. If you don’t give your team a chance to win because you stick with an impotent quarterback—you’re not a coach. And you’re not very smart.

Yes. I’m calling in Pruitt’s intelligence to question because no intelligent football fan, much less a coach with his job on the line would continue to start a quarterback that causes his team to lose.

I cannot pit my own personal football knowledge against Pruitt's left pinky toe-nail. ... - still... - I cannot fathom the reason he has kept starting JG this entire time. BUT... maybe, maybe... maybe? ... he is protecting Bailey? ... or Maurer or whomever? I just don't understand, but there has to be a reason, because I cannot believe that he doesn't see that the same. dang. thing. is going to keep happening with JG running the offense.

I just cannot see it.

 

[volsdeepnsc]

A coach gives his team a chance to win by exhausting every possible option.

We lost to Georgia yesterday with a 4th string QB.

Our defense played their asses off. And guarantano handed them the game by being concrete footed in the pocket, slow to make decisions, and just completely inept.

This isn’t a shock either. We’ve known what we have at QB for 3 years now. The fact that guarantano has started a game after the Bama game last year(even before that if we’re being honest), makes me SERIOUSLY wonder if Pruitt is a competent coach.

And makes me wonder if our administration is competent giving him an extension....

Guess you weren’t watching last year when he benched him. Come on man!

 

[kcvols1]

OP joined last night.. Seems legit..

 

[05_never_again]

None of the other QBs are getting any quality playing time, JG will still show out as the practice warrior he is, and Pruitt is doggedly determined to "play whomever practices the best", regardless of anything else.

I think it boils down to turnovers. Maurer has 5 picks in 75 career attempts (6.7%) and is lucky he doesn't have about double that. Shrout hasn't thrown a pick but has just 27 career passes; honestly I wish he got more looks last year, but his efficiency leaves a lot to be desired.

JG, despite being a bad QB, actually doesn't turn the ball over that often. Especially if you're inclined to write off his fumbles as problem with protection. Is he lucky he hasn't thrown more picks? Probably, but he's thrown only 14 in 732 career attempts (1.9%).

Rightly or wrongly, Pruitt doesn't think that JG is going to single-handedly lose him a game. I think you could argue he's only done that once (BYU last year). In all of the other losses he's played poorly in concert with many other position groups.

 

[ShanVol]

Lol people have been blaming the OL for 5 years. We have all world talent this year and still blame OL.

That's what I'm saying. Who's the common denominator?

 

[Dudleys87]

So you tell me just everything has to be perfect for JG to make a play? That doesn’t happen to the good Qb’s out there and they can still make enough plays to be an asset. JG net value to this team is negative.

No, what I’m saying is they didn’t help him by missing blocks time and again. Hell, in some spots they missed the 1st assignment let alone the other guy they sent. Yes, his value isn’t high but the OL value isn’t that high either.

 

[Dudleys87]

Lol people have been blaming the OL for 5 years. We have all world talent this year and still blame OL.

They were indeed trash. Very few bright spots

 

[BeardedVol]

I think it boils down to turnovers. Maurer has 5 picks in 75 career attempts (6.7%) and is lucky he doesn't have about double that. Shrout hasn't thrown a pick but has just 27 career passes; honestly I wish he got more looks last year, but his efficiency leaves a lot to be desired.

JG, despite being a bad QB, actually doesn't turn the ball over that often. Especially if you're inclined to write off his fumbles as problem with protection. Is he lucky he hasn't thrown more picks? Probably, but he's thrown only 14 in 732 career attempts (1.9%).

Rightly or wrongly, Pruitt doesn't think that JG is going to single-handedly lose him a game. I think you could argue he's only done that once (BYU last year). In all of the other losses he's played poorly in concert with many other position groups.

If Pruitt is dumb enough to not take into account that Maurer was a true freshman, who didn't get an entire spring and summer full of first team reps like JG, then he should probably go ahead and start packing, and let's not wait two more seasons watching the dumpster catch fire.

The sheer amount of coaching hours put into JG at this point in his career, just to try go get him to a point of serviceability, not even good, is mind-numbingly staggering.

The utter lack of QB development, is 100% on the staff's shoulders, and Pruitt handpicked everyone of them.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

No, what I’m saying is they didn’t help him by missing blocks time and again. Hell, in some spots they missed the 1st assignment let alone the other guy they sent. Yes, his value isn’t high but the OL value isn’t that high either.

JG has 6 decent Qtrs and 6 bad Qtrs of play. That’s not good enough.

 

[Mccage]

So, 30 minutes of bad football by the entire team, and we need to pull JG?

We are 2-1, not 0-3.

That's what kills my about our fanbase. We could be 8-0, then have 30 minutes of bad football, lose, then lets pull the starting QB and replace him with someone the coaches aren't starting because they see everyday who is ready and who is not, just to prove he may or may not be better than the other guy.

Let's also remember without JG we aren't going 7-5 and likely could have had a losing season again last year. I don't see any appreciation for JG and the team for that magic trick last season.

You left out fire the Coaches