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That could be more of a difference in the philosophy of the head coaches than a difference in the players. Maybe Heupel is too protective or too cautious.I wonder how a true comparison could be made with former QB's unless you can factor the #1 caveat we keep reading about Nico. We keep hearing that JH limits the play calling because " he can't trust Nico" or " doesn't want to put too much responsibility on " It's the same thing we heard last year with JM.
Only those who never watched Peytons first season as a starter.He is not just your average redshirt freshman. He’s the highest rated qb we’ve landed since Peyton Manning probably. I know that’s unfair to hold him to that standard, but I think most would agree they would have expected a little bit quicker decision making and crisper passes from him in these SEC games up to this point.
It’s a tough question because the line isn’t doing him any favors. He may just be rattled from the limited amount of time he has, leading to errant throws. But it’s too tough to tell at this point. Either way, the potential is obvious and I believe he will figure it out.
This ^^^. Nico was billed by the “experts” to be a generational QB. When someone is considered to be “generational” by the “experts”, one assumes the generational title brings about expectations exceedingly above average. Then you combine that with NIL money. If you have a guy making $500,000 annually compared to a guy making $2,000,000 annually, you expect a lot more from the guy making $2 mil.There are only a few 5 stars qb’s who have started as freshman and lit the world on fire with their play…..
The offense has always run the ball almost the same way as it is now. People forget that this is a power run game disguised as a air raid system. It starts every play with play action to a back, if they are in the backfield, and almost every run is up the middle or off tackle. That is not unique to this year. Sampson is averaging over 100 yards per game and has 15 tds. He is on pace to break 1400 yards....easily. Factor in that he is in a platoon system and that make it even more impressive.I am pulling for Nico and TN but the defense is not going to win every game. Yes he is young, but I see him even missing the target on many easy passes. Play call is also not helping him much. I am so tired of handing Sampson the ball and hope that he can get yardage on his own. If that crap continues, Alabama and GA will both beat TN and then CFP is over. Get the tight ends involved more in the passing game.
I don't think you understand what I was trying to say. (I voted about where, etc.) I do not know your position on this question, all I am saying is that to many fans of the sport, "this is the world we live in now". I do not like NIL and think it has/is ruining college sports as it has been for my lifetime and back beyond.This is EXACTLY why I have stated my opinion of NIL so strongly. My problem with your post is completely ignored the basic tenant of the poll. Please go back and read the poll question and think about your answer in that context.
I apologize savannahfan. I did misread your post. I meant absolutely no offense.I don't think you understand what I was trying to say. (I voted about where, etc.) I do not know your position on this question, all I am saying is that to many fans of the sport, "this is the world we live in now". I do not like NIL and think it has/is ruining college sports as it has been for my lifetime and back beyond.
Well, yeah, all that and rabbit stew. In view of the question, I still think he's about where I expected him to be at this point.He’s better than any first year starter we’ve had since Peyton, at least. Nico has a lot of room to improve, but he spent back to back games playing against a team that previously ran the same offense and another team which two former Vols played on. Florida was the first team that didn’t have inside information on our offense. Nico needs to get his confidence level back up and show us where he’s really at.
Only those who never watched Peytons first season as a starter.
Some of yall seem to foget he looked very freshman like on many occasions.