Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXVI

[Wickman]

Byrd' passes were behind him and either high or low. Ball placement must be better for sure.

Only one ball he shouldn't have caught though

 

[The Breakerboy]

He absolutely is against Dormady.

Didn't I post before WHY I didnt like him at QB? Did he not go out there and do exactly what I said? If I can see it I'm pretty sure these SEC DCs can see it too. Hurry him and he throws off his back foot. Plus he does not come off whoever his first read is. That's a major league problem for a junior QB to me. But I'm sure this will be flipped to something personal and this is my last post about the QB playing right now. I have ZERO expectations for this team and look forward to watching Kelly, Callaway, Warrior, Bituli, Trey Smith, Taylor and Chandler this year. #GBO

 

[mccrackb]

Didn't I post before WHY I didnt like him at QB? Did he not go out there and do exactly what I said? If I can see it I'm pretty sure these SEC DCs can see it too. Hurry him and he throws off his back foot. Plus he does not come off whoever his first read is. That's a major league problem for a junior QB to me. But I'm sure this will be flipped to something personal and this is my last post about the QB playing right now. I have ZERO expectations for this team and look forward to watching Kelly, Callaway, Warrior, Bituli, Trey Smith, Taylor and Chandler this year. #GBO

Thank God. The last post part

 

[The Breakerboy]

Only one ball he shouldn't have caught though

He was targeted four times. Two were tipped, he had a drop running a slant. And the other he got hit reaching back for a pass jumping. Like put the ball on the man across the middle.

 

[The Breakerboy]

Thank God

Block me lurker....

Funny you all won't block my posts if you have a problem with them.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

Only one ball he shouldn't have caught though

Yeah his first drop was especially bad.

Granted, if QD hits him in stride there (assuming he catches it), it's probably a BIG gain. But he should've caught that one and moved the chains.

 

[The Breakerboy]

FWIW, Callaway was clearly a playmaker in camp last year. Z was working him hard and he was very attentive and responding. In one practice he high pointed a long pass from Dobbs in the back of the end zone over Abernathy for a TD in a mini scrimmage between the first team O and D.

The coaches had all the evidence they needed last year to play him more, they just had more experienced, talented guys ahead of him and he's not a slot. Not starting him was ridiculous this year. He's the most physically talented WR they have by far. JJ is a Warrior athlete that uses all has to beat you. Callaway is a natural WR who can become elite.

But the coaches have to call plays so the QB can throw him the ball. It would be like having Kelly and CFA in the same backfield all the time and giving most all of the carries to CFA. Stupid. I'm hopeful OC Scott will take it from here.

They don't always play the best players. It takes a loss for them to change players most times.

 

[Catbone]

I took the dawgs and the points. I think that is a lock with their running game.

Good call. It is.

 

[Nashvegas31]

There's no way they win that game without believing in and playing for their coach.

With as many comebacks as he has had. They play hard for him and never give up. Always believe they can win.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Game thread is up.

Enjoy

 

[SpringBokVol]

So Garrett is injured and not playing week 1.

Could be longer.

Lol.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

So Garrett is injured and not playing week 1.

Could be longer.

Lol.

Lol..they better get used to it.

 

[tomq_123]

I hate to see what it would look like in here if we had lost.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

I hate to see what it would look like in here if we had lost.

VN

No difference. Just preconceived ideas rehashed and reformed to fit the narrative

After we crush Indiana State, "it's just Indiana State" or "we awesome!", whatever was decided on beforehand by the poster

 

[butchna]

What is going to be our thinking if JG plays the entire 2nd half and just dominates? What if he puts up 250 passing, and 75 rushing, and multiple touchdowns?

We'll look it up and see we're playing Indiana State.

 

[butchna]

Amongst all the "he locked in on his receiver"s and "threw off his back foot"s, I didn't notice the scouting report where a first time starter kept his cool during a 14 point comeback including a 93 yard drive just to TIE the game. The reward was two overtimes against a team that couldn't be stopped offensively. ONE nonconversion, failure to generate a TD or (egad!) an interception and he's the reason we lose. That pressure cooker has chewed up many a quality QB including our very own Dobbs against A&M last year. I'm not sold that Dormady was "nervous" in the early going. You go into the game knowing that Jennings is a go to guy and mandatory target. Trying to make that happen without being allowed to develop that feel and trust a quarterback has with their dependable playmakers would make you look off-balance when it doesn't immediately happen. He appeared to be developing chemistry on the fly...especially when JJ left the game. Guarantano had his helmet on and no doubt would have entered the game if Dormady hadn't generated that first scoring drive. He was communicating with his OL and setting his receivers in the proper formation like a multi-year starter by then...it was noticeable. Afterwards you had to ride that and see if he could pull this game off...spoiler alert, he did. Definitely hasn't locked up the starting job but has earned the chance to do so. Bad QBs don't come out with a win in games like this...they just don't.

 

[tomq_123]

VN

No difference. Just preconceived ideas rehashed and reformed to fit the narrative

After we crush Indiana State, "it's just Indiana State" or "we awesome!", whatever was decided on beforehand by the poster

I'm more inclined to take a philosophical approach to the season. Let each game play out as it does, take each game separately and only judge the whole season after its completed. So far, we pulled out win in a very tough game against a unique opponent. There were good points (Calloway, Kelly. Tray Smith, Bituli, Taylor, and Dormady showed grit), however there is much to improve on (secondary, other WRs). I think the dline play was a combination of plan against the cut blocks, unwillingness to lose players because of said cut blocks, and offensive ineffectiveness in the first half. Good win, but much to improve on. Next opponent.

 

[ChattaTNVol]

After week #1

Tennessee's offense ranked #1 in the SEC in rushing yards/attempt against P5 opponents
Quinten Dormady ranked #1 in the SEC in passing yards against P5 opponents
Marquez Callaway ranks as the #1 receiver in the SEC against P5 opponents



I know, I know. It's just one game. Pump the brakes. Right? Let's see what we can do against a FCS opponent before we start thumping our chests.

 

[rekinhavoc]

After week #1

Tennessee's offense ranked #1 in the SEC in rushing yards/attempt against P5 opponents
Quinten Dormady ranked #1 in the SEC in passing yards against P5 opponents
Marquez Callaway ranks as the #1 receiver in the SEC against P5 opponents



I know, I know. It's just one game. Pump the brakes. Right? Let's see what we can do against a FCS opponent before we start thumping our chests.

We good. Gonna go from #theygonlearn to #ruhrotheyback after Florida.

 

[rekinhavoc]

Amongst all the "he locked in on his receiver"s and "threw off his back foot"s, I didn't notice the scouting report where a first time starter kept his cool during a 14 point comeback including a 93 yard drive just to TIE the game. The reward was two overtimes against a team that couldn't be stopped offensively. ONE nonconversion, failure to generate a TD or (egad!) an interception and he's the reason we lose. That pressure cooker has chewed up many a quality QB including our very own Dobbs against A&M last year. I'm not sold that Dormady was "nervous" in the early going. You go into the game knowing that Jennings is a go to guy and mandatory target. Trying to make that happen without being allowed to develop that feel and trust a quarterback has with their dependable playmakers would make you look off-balance when it doesn't immediately happen. He appeared to be developing chemistry on the fly...especially when JJ left the game. Guarantano had his helmet on and no doubt would have entered the game if Dormady hadn't generated that first scoring drive. He was communicating with his OL and setting his receivers in the proper formation like a multi-year starter by then...it was noticeable. Afterwards you had to ride that and see if he could pull this game off...spoiler alert, he did. Definitely hasn't locked up the starting job but has earned the chance to do so. Bad QBs don't come out with a win in games like this...they just don't.

Nice to have a QB coach to help put a little polish on a new starter after his first game . He will get better.

 

[drvenner]

What was the bet?

Who would be the starting QB. I don't know why I said it would be McBride, but I just had a hunch

 

[drvenner]

Talented player can't put it all together. Time to move on.

Agreed. I hate it for him, actually.

 

[JCLawyerVol]

Amongst all the "he locked in on his receiver"s and "threw off his back foot"s, I didn't notice the scouting report where a first time starter kept his cool during a 14 point comeback including a 93 yard drive just to TIE the game. The reward was two overtimes against a team that couldn't be stopped offensively. ONE nonconversion, failure to generate a TD or (egad!) an interception and he's the reason we lose. That pressure cooker has chewed up many a quality QB including our very own Dobbs against A&M last year. I'm not sold that Dormady was "nervous" in the early going. You go into the game knowing that Jennings is a go to guy and mandatory target. Trying to make that happen without being allowed to develop that feel and trust a quarterback has with their dependable playmakers would make you look off-balance when it doesn't immediately happen. He appeared to be developing chemistry on the fly...especially when JJ left the game. Guarantano had his helmet on and no doubt would have entered the game if Dormady hadn't generated that first scoring drive. He was communicating with his OL and setting his receivers in the proper formation like a multi-year starter by then...it was noticeable. Afterwards you had to ride that and see if he could pull this game off...spoiler alert, he did. Definitely hasn't locked up the starting job but has earned the chance to do so. Bad QBs don't come out with a win in games like this...they just don't.

Great post.

 

[drvenner]

Amongst all the "he locked in on his receiver"s and "threw off his back foot"s, I didn't notice the scouting report where a first time starter kept his cool during a 14 point comeback including a 93 yard drive just to TIE the game. The reward was two overtimes against a team that couldn't be stopped offensively. ONE nonconversion, failure to generate a TD or (egad!) an interception and he's the reason we lose. That pressure cooker has chewed up many a quality QB including our very own Dobbs against A&M last year. I'm not sold that Dormady was "nervous" in the early going. You go into the game knowing that Jennings is a go to guy and mandatory target. Trying to make that happen without being allowed to develop that feel and trust a quarterback has with their dependable playmakers would make you look off-balance when it doesn't immediately happen. He appeared to be developing chemistry on the fly...especially when JJ left the game. Guarantano had his helmet on and no doubt would have entered the game if Dormady hadn't generated that first scoring drive. He was communicating with his OL and setting his receivers in the proper formation like a multi-year starter by then...it was noticeable. Afterwards you had to ride that and see if he could pull this game off...spoiler alert, he did. Definitely hasn't locked up the starting job but has earned the chance to do so. Bad QBs don't come out with a win in games like this...they just don't.

Tim D'vinner approves

 

[Enki_Amenra]

This hurricane is no joke. It's the size of the state of Florida.

Really glad my in laws got out.