QB going forward

[UTalum04]

Do you think CJH has a thing for Gaston Moore since he was an underdog QB himself? Think he'll keep the QB competition open? Could explain a lot with Nico playing this season.

 

[butchna]

Do you think CJH has a thing for Gaston Moore since he was an underdog QB himself? Think he'll keep the QB competition open? Could explain a lot with Nico playing this season.

Heupel was a scholarship QB tho. Moore joined him knowing his status wouldn’t change.

 

[DuckInAPen]

Because he let Moore play two plays on Senior Day?

 

[volfan102455]

My feelings are that the QB position is open next year. Yes, it should be Nico's to lose based on what we have seen this season, but any head coach in this situation evaluates all options at the start of a season.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Moore walked didnt he?? Guessing grad transfer, grad assist or done w/ football. I think only Shuler left after Nico & Merk.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Do you think CJH has a thing for Gaston Moore since he was an underdog QB himself? Think he'll keep the QB competition open? Could explain a lot with Nico playing this season.

What? This makes no sense

 

[butchna]

My feelings are that the QB position is open next year. Yes, it should be Nico's to lose based on what we have seen this season, but any head coach in this situation evaluates all options at the start of a season.

Moore isn’t an option…he’s emergency.

 

[volfan102455]

Moore isn’t an option…he’s emergency.

I wasn't talking about Moore per se. If Tennessee does not have two serviceable QB's for next year, we are in trouble - in other words one injury away from a really bad year.

 

[butchna]

If you participate in Senior Day, does it remove your eligibility? We use it to indicate if a player like Cooper Mays is intent on returning, but a non-scholarship doing so is less conclusive.

 

[volfan102455]

Also want to add, a QB competition always makes both better.

 

[butchna]

I wasn't talking about Moore per se. If Tennessee does not have two serviceable QB's for next year, we are in trouble - in other words one injury away from a really bad year.

Great selling point. I think Merk will be as serviceable as anyone from another program looking to back up Nico.

 

[DuckInAPen]

If you participate in Senior Day, does it remove your eligibility? We use it to indicate if a player like Cooper Mays is intent on returning, but a non-scholarship doing so is less conclusive.

Jacob Warren participated in Senior Day last year, but opted to return for his sixth and final year of eligibility this year.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Do you think CJH has a thing for Gaston Moore since he was an underdog QB himself? Think he'll keep the QB competition open? Could explain a lot with Nico playing this season.

Gaston Moore might have an interest in coaching and Heupel might eventually take him as a GA and help him get into the business. That's my best guess.

 

[UTalum04]

That is scary. A guy with Nico's talent could decide he doesn't want to compete elsewhere.

My feelings are that the QB position is open next year. Yes, it should be Nico's to lose based on what we have seen this season, but any head coach in this situation evaluates all options at the start of a season

 

[IndianaVol]

I see where all the off season threads are headed...mods need to merge into one giant thread titled simply QB 2024

 

[volfan102455]

That is scary. A guy with Nico's talent could decide he doesn't want to compete elsewhere.

So you think players should not always continue to compete and grow in their position? It is generally competition that makes a person improve whether it be in football or life in general.

 

[AstonRoyal]

Do you think CJH has a thing for Gaston Moore since he was an underdog QB himself? Think he'll keep the QB competition open? Could explain a lot with Nico playing this season.

I think that’s how he approaches coaching in general. It’s probably why he sticks with Joe when everyone else is doesn’t believe in him.

 

[JBVolunteer]

I suspect Heupel wants to bring in a high profile transfer to go along with Nico and Merklinger. Keeping Nico off the field was a calculated decision.

 

[AstonRoyal]

That is scary. A guy with Nico's talent could decide he doesn't want to compete elsewhere.

For the most part if you have Nico’s talent, all you want is to compete. That’s typically why players like this are so talented

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Because he let Moore play two plays on Senior Day?

LMAO yep. Guess we have ourselves a QB controversy

 

[DiderotsGhost]

Gaston Moore is likely our backup QB next season so makes sense to give him some game reps.

 

[volfan102455]

I suspect Heupel wants to bring in a high profile transfer to go along with Nico and Merklinger. Keeping Nico off the field was a calculated decision.

He brings in a high-profile transfer and many on here will have a meltdown.

 

[Skippy95]

Will Rogers will transfer in to compete with Nico.

 

[JBVolunteer]

Will Rogers will transfer in to compete with Nico.

There will be bigger fish in the portal over the next few months.

 

[Volador]

I like Nico Suave however, did he in his short time on the field this campaign show me that he is unequivocally our next QB and Savior?? Heck No. Therefore, am hoping we have 2-3 viable QBs vying for the top job come Fall. If CJH can find them, bring' em on.