Why is everyone so high on Vanderbilt's QB?

[ConantheVolbarian]

Looking at his stats, he isn't really rushing for many yards and he isn't setting the world on fire with his passing stats either. Admittedly, I haven't had time to watch any vandy games this year but his stats aren't that impressive.

 

[OrangeEtBlanc]

The thing about Pavia is that he makes the key plays when Vandy needs them. I’m not sure about what you mean with his rushing stats—he’s 8th in the SEC, ahead of other QBs like Jalen Milroe, whom you would expect to have that many yards.

 

[YankeeVol]

The thing about Pavia is that he makes the key plays when Vandy needs them. I’m not sure about what you mean with his rushing stats—he’s 8th in the SEC, ahead of other QBs like Jalen Milroe, whom you would expect to have that many yards.
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He's actually 10th in rushing* according to the Official SEC website.

He's 3rd in passing efficiency. He's 4th in TDs.

*minimum 10 attempts per game

2024 SEC Football Stats - Southeastern Conference

Comprehensive coverage of SEC football, basketball, baseball and more, including live games, scores, schedules, standings and news

www.secsports.com

 

[will5]

You watching those SECShorts eh?

 

[Big Orange Rob]

He's definitely a gamer with nerves of steel. He seems to make the biggest plays when Vandy needs them the worst. In my opinion, without him it would be the same old vandy (as far as wins and losses).

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

He’s certainly made Vandy better than they ought to be

 

[Alto1]

He’s a leader.

 

[Firebirdparts]

It’s just fun. He looks a little like Manziel out there.

 

[LouderVol]

Looking at his stats, he isn't really rushing for many yards and he isn't setting the world on fire with his passing stats either. Admittedly, I haven't had time to watch any vandy games this year but his stats aren't that impressive.

he is just fun to watch. one of those underdog stories that is fun to root for, until you play them. definitely got a boost beating Bama, I doubt he has the same following without that win, but beating Georgia State to have the same record.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Why would anyone be down on him?

Literally, it's the fact that he's lead them to some good SEC wins, particularly Bama. 5-3 ain't bad for Vandy. They got South Carolina this weekend. We'll see what he does there.

 

[feathersax]

Why would anyone be down on him?

Literally, it's the fact that he's lead them to some good SEC wins, particularly Bama. 5-3 ain't bad for Vandy. They got South Carolina this weekend. We'll see what he does there.

Should be interesting. Cock defense is pretty salty.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

He’s a nice story especially for a team no one expected to sniff a bowl.

 

[farmdogvol]

Seeing how he does against USCe defense and those 2 edge rushers will give us a possible blueprint for UT's defense against him. He is similar to Manziel as he can make plays as the play breaks down. UT will need to maintain rush lane integrity and not run themselves out of plays. I believe UT's D-line and linebackers can put pressure on him and contain him. He is a lot smaller than Milroe and Greene. UT has done well all year containing mobile QB's. A lot of his rush yards have come on option plays. UT will have to maintain discipline on defense.

 

[djwes]

Seems like a good dude and he’s a gamer. Deserving of respect.

 

[CAVPUT]

Kid is a baller. Others follow his type and feed off him. He might not have NFL talent, but he's a Casey Clausen type that I dig. When the lights shine brightest, I'll roll with kids like this every day and twice on Sunday. Hope Nico turns into the same type leader.

 

[CAVPUT]

You watching those SECShorts eh?

Seems to be a thing. Posters listen to a podcast or youtube video then post like they had a revelation. Like no one else listens?

 

[Delmar]

Like other posters have said, he’s a gamer and is getting all he can out of his size and talent. Might be 6 ft tall but he appears to rise to the moment. He fights tooth and nail not to lose and you have to admire that. I’ve enjoyed watching him.

 

[CAVPUT]

Like other posters have said, he’s a gamer and is getting all he can out of his size and talent. Might be 6 ft tall but he appears to rise to the moment. He fights tooth and nail not to lose and you have to admire that. I’ve enjoyed watching him.

GIves me Clausen/Tarkenton vibes. Winners are just...well...winners.

 

[Dudleys87]

I started to hope he did well after they beat Bama.

Cause, well, fk Bama.

 

[stolitonic]

Kid is a baller. Others follow his type and feed off him. He might not have NFL talent, but he's a Casey Clausen type that I dig. When the lights shine brightest, I'll roll with kids like this every day and twice on Sunday. Hope Nico turns into the same type leader.

While I somewhat agree with your analogy-I would add the disclaimer "poor mans Casey Clausen"

The Iceman was a VERY serviceable QB in all aspects. He usually just got better when the pressure was on.

Pavia kinda sucks for about 50 minutes then puts on the Superman shirt to bring it home.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Seeing how he does against USCe defense and those 2 edge rushers will give us a possible blueprint for UT's defense against him. He is similar to Manziel as he can make plays as the play breaks down. UT will need to maintain rush lane integrity and not run themselves out of plays. I believe UT's D-line and linebackers can put pressure on him and contain him. He is a lot smaller than Milroe and Greene. UT has done well all year containing mobile QB's. A lot of his rush yards have come on option plays. UT will have to maintain discipline on defense.

I think he, and Vandy’s offense in general, will match up well against Cackalacky. It’s such an outlier with all the option stuff that it could neutralize some of SCar’s pash rush. Pavia isn’t really a pocket passer anyway.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Looking at his stats, he isn't really rushing for many yards and he isn't setting the world on fire with his passing stats either. Admittedly, I haven't had time to watch any vandy games this year but his stats aren't that impressive.

You need to watch him play. It’s like if a guy from the 1950s or before came forward in time to the present day, or that’s what it feels like to me. It looks a little bit like backyard football at times. He’s just a gamer with pretty dang good speed and short area quickness, and just enough arm talent to punish defenses if they fall asleep.

It’s the kind of football you’ll never get to see in the NFL, and often not even at this level of college. If watching a senior Nico someday (assuming he turns into what we expect) is like seeing Joshua Bell play a violin concerto at Carnegie Hall, watching Pavia is like seeing a really good fiddle player busking on a street corner. Both are enjoyable, and neither takes away from the other. You might just walk out of Carnegie deeply moved by some Mozart, only to stop short and start tapping your foot to that fiddle tune.

 

[Volfan1000]

The thing about Pavia is that he makes the key plays when Vandy needs them. I’m not sure about what you mean with his rushing stats—he’s 8th in the SEC, ahead of other QBs like Jalen Milroe, whom you would expect to have that many yards.
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Pavia and Sampson are feel good stories for the 2024 season.

 

[Cod]

He’s a backyard ball player which makes him dangerous at times and apparently has the heart of a lion, we better not overlook them.