'26 NC QB Faizon Brandon (Tennessee commit)

[VOLLeeann]

He’s going to force G-Mac to transfer

Or Merk, one must go. I'm betting Merk

 

[TrippieRedd]

Or Merk, one must go. I'm betting Merk

I’m betting Gmac.

Heupel will prefer an upperclassman to run his offense once Nico is gone. Merk has also looked promising in the minimal time he’s played this far.

If anything, I think it will be a really really close battle between them. I’m fine with either starting. I look at Gmac and Merk the same way I do Milton, a bridge to the next best thing.

Nico = Hooker
Gmac or Merk = One year of Milton
Faizon = Nico

If that makes sense.

 

[rockytop25]

I’m betting Gmac.

Heupel will prefer an upperclassman to run his offense once Nico is gone. Merk has also looked promising in the minimal time he’s played this far.

If anything, I think it will be a really really close battle between them. I’m fine with either starting. I look at Gmac and Merk the same way I do Milton, a bridge to the next best thing.

Nico = Hooker
Gmac or Merk = One year of Milton
Faizon = Nico

If that makes sense.

How in the world can you say that when 1 is a true freshman and 1 is still a senior in high school? Heck, no one knew that Hendon Hooker would become what he eventually became.

 

[BADGER_VOL]

How in the world can you say that when 1 is a true freshman and 1 is still a senior in high school? Heck, no one knew that Hendon Hooker would become what he eventually became.

100% agree no one has a CLUE yet.

 

[NighthawkVol]

How in the world can you say that when 1 is a true freshman and 1 is still a senior in high school? Heck, no one knew that Hendon Hooker would become what he eventually became.

Because Merk looked more impressive as a high schooler. Mac has great physical ability and throws a beautiful deep ball. But I question his field vision at this stage of his development. His head never moves when he drops back. Merk is accurate, Merk goes through his progressions, and Merk will have a year advantage in the system.

I could be wrong. None of us KNOW. It’s just a prediction, based on what I’ve seen. Because we’re on a message board.

For the record, this is less about being down on Mac than being high on Merk. I think Merk can be a star…enough to be an early NFL entry.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Because Merk looked more impressive as a high schooler. Mac has great physical ability and throws a beautiful deep ball. But I question his field vision at this stage of his development. His head never moves when he drops back. Merk is accurate, Merk goes through his progressions, and Merk will have a year advantage in the system.

I could be wrong. None of us KNOW. It’s just a prediction, based on what I’ve seen. Because we’re on a message board.

For the record, this is less about being down on Mac than being high on Merk. I think Merk can be a star…enough to be an early NFL entry.

My main issue with Mac is that’s it’s gonna take about 7 years to gain weight. Putting 20 pounds on this frame won’t do much.

This, to me, is scary. He will not hold up in the SEC.

Bro looks like Chet Holmgren in a football uniform

 

[chavisut]

My main issue with Mac is that’s it’s gonna take about 7 years to gain weight. Putting 20 pounds on this frame won’t do much.

This, to me, is scary. He will not hold up in the SEC.

Bro looks like Chet Holmgren in a football uniform
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He’ll have 1.5 years to put on weight and honestly not far off from where Nico was in HS.

I don’t care to speculate on who will end up the next guy up. Just nice to have so many legitimate options.

 

[TrippieRedd]

He’ll have 1.5 years to put on weight and honestly not far off from where Nico was in HS.

I don’t care to speculate on who will end up the next guy up. Just nice to have so many legitimate options.

We finally have tons of options. Feels good.

 

[LittleVol]

My main issue with Mac is that’s it’s gonna take about 7 years to gain weight. Putting 20 pounds on this frame won’t do much.

This, to me, is scary. He will not hold up in the SEC.

Bro looks like Chet Holmgren in a football uniform
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This was the exact same argument they had about Nico just 2 years ago.

He’s held up fine (despite concussion protocol)

 

[bpalmer28]

I’m betting Gmac.

Heupel will prefer an upperclassman to run his offense once Nico is gone. Merk has also looked promising in the minimal time he’s played this far.

If anything, I think it will be a really really close battle between them. I’m fine with either starting. I look at Gmac and Merk the same way I do Milton, a bridge to the next best thing.

Nico = Hooker
Gmac or Merk = One year of Milton
Faizon = Nico

If that makes sense.

Same

 

[volsagain]

My main issue with Mac is that’s it’s gonna take about 7 years to gain weight. Putting 20 pounds on this frame won’t do much.

This, to me, is scary. He will not hold up in the SEC.

Bro looks like Chet Holmgren in a football uniform
View attachment 698266

Peanut butter and jelly now. Better get working out pronto.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

My main issue with Mac is that’s it’s gonna take about 7 years to gain weight. Putting 20 pounds on this frame won’t do much.

This, to me, is scary. He will not hold up in the SEC.

Bro looks like Chet Holmgren in a football uniform
View attachment 698266

Peyton was lanky like that

 

[UTK]

Because Merk looked more impressive as a high schooler. Mac has great physical ability and throws a beautiful deep ball. But I question his field vision at this stage of his development. His head never moves when he drops back. Merk is accurate, Merk goes through his progressions, and Merk will have a year advantage in the system.

I could be wrong. None of us KNOW. It’s just a prediction, based on what I’ve seen. Because we’re on a message board.

For the record, this is less about being down on Mac than being high on Merk. I think Merk can be a star…enough to be an early NFL entry.

I like Merk but think GMAC has a higher ceiling. Either way one of those two and Fazion, we’re in good shape at the QB spot for years to come. Gotta stack some oline and WRs though

 

[TrippieRedd]

I like Merk but think GMAC has a higher ceiling. Either way one of those two and Fazion, we’re in good shape at the QB spot for years to come. Gotta stack some oline and WRs though

Gotta load up on WRs that won’t see the field much till year 3.

 

[AllVol11717]

Gotta load up on WRs that won’t see the field much till year 3.

Super advanced playbook. You wouldn’t get it.

(Pay no attention to transfer WRs starting/playing significant snaps with same amount of time in offense)

 

[TrippieRedd]

Super advanced playbook. You wouldn’t get it.

(Pay no attention to transfer WRs starting/playing significant snaps with same amount of time in offense)

If our WRs can’t understand screen, screen, run then I don’t know

 

[AllVol11717]

If our WRs can’t understand screen, screen, run then I don’t know

See you forgot incomplete fly route. There’s a lot of nuance lol

 

[LittleVol]

See you forgot incomplete fly route. There’s a lot of nuance lol

Don’t forgot those sweet inside counter plays ran 10x per game!

 

[AllVol11717]

Don’t forgot those sweet inside counter plays ran 10x per game!

They need a play caller badly. None of our playcalling feels complimentary. It feels like someone just picking plays from a Madden playbook that they like.

Golesh at least knew how a play (even if unsuccessful) affected the defense’s approach and then he played off of that trying to stay a step ahead. CJH just wants to go by what playcalls are in what situation section of the playsheet.

 

[MarcoVol]

They need a play caller badly. None of our playcalling feels complimentary. It feels like someone just picking plays from a Madden playbook that they like.

Golesh at least knew how a play (even if unsuccessful) affected the defense’s approach and then he played off of that trying to stay a step ahead. CJH just wants to go by what playcalls are in what situation section of the playsheet.

Play calling has been solid this year. Guys running wide open downfield all season. Maybe not in this game (no idea bc I’ve only seen the broadcast version and can’t see downfield).

 

[NighthawkVol]

Gotta load up on WRs that won’t see the field much till year 3.

Right. I’d prefer to see some WR development.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Right. I’d prefer to see some WR development.

You’ll see the development once Mike is a junior and he touches the field for more then 3 plays

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

You’ll see the development once Mike is a junior and he touches the field for more then 3 plays

Maybe. Maybe not. You sure Pope can develop him?

 

[TrippieRedd]

Maybe. Maybe not. You sure Pope can develop him?

Sarcasm

 

[cncchris33]

If our WRs can’t understand screen, screen, run then I don’t know

The frustrating thing is that on our first drive, we saw what appeared to be our old offense that had worked so well. Crossing routes, TE usage, misdirection, QB runs, etc. Even the TD was a vintage Princeton Fant circa 2022 type play.

Then we moved back into the 2023-24 version of our offense that has been inside run, screen, deep ball, punt.

Georgia used the seams and the middle of the field on us all night long with enormous success. We seem to be allergic to the middle of the field, and on the rare occasion when we use it, Nico throws behind the receiver half the time.l, which maybe is why we don't use it more often.