Spring Scrimmage 2009

[zephyr]

And you're right but since we have been so dreadful against the run for I can't remember how many years, a 3-4 exposes you a bit, especially up the middle. I hear what you are saying and I think you are going to see some hybrid alignments that are similar like getting more speed on the DL and a Daylon McCoy to cover some ground. The fact that we have these possiblilites in running different coverages just makes me feel better.

[VObserver]

_ Agreed except for the QB. I agree that McGuire is solid but he didn't wow me at all with his decision making yesterday although I am not concerned about him. I just feel that Gautier offers much more in playmaking ability. You'll see him more in the fall scrimmages working with the number 1 offense and my prediction is he'll be the starter by conference. If not, I definitely see him starting the next year. _

I didn't see what you saw in Gauthier. He's a great athlete with a gun. That doesn't make him a quarterback. Ask the Falcons. There is a reason he is running # 4 right now behind McGuire, Masson and Brady Thomas. I would consider moving both him and K. White to other positions, as both are athletes that need to be contributing something in games.

[HOUCajun]

_ I didn't see what you saw in Gauthier. He's a great athlete with a gun. That doesn't make him a quarterback. Ask the Falcons. There is a reason he is running # 4 right now behind McGuire, Masson and Brady Thomas. I would consider moving both him and K. White to other positions, as both are athletes that need to be contributing something in games. _

I don't see anything wrong with the guy sitting and learning for a couple of years. If he's that great of an athlete, script a few plays a game to take advantage of what he can do. When he's a Jr or Sr he may be ready to step in to the QB role.

[RPCajun]

_ I didn't see what you saw in Gauthier. He's a great athlete with a gun. That doesn't make him a quarterback. Ask the Falcons. There is a reason he is running # 4 right now behind McGuire, Masson and Brady Thomas. I would consider moving both him and K. White to other positions, as both are athletes that need to be contributing something in games. _

Might want to ask Coach Bustle ... last time I checked the UL does not play in the NFC South... Vick was 22-1 (Va TECH went 22-2, losing to Miami w/o Vick) in College. Think if that happened in Lafayette most people would be pretty excited.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ I don't see anything wrong with the guy sitting and learning for a couple of years. If he's that great of an athlete, script a few plays a game to take advantage of what he can do. When he's a Jr or Sr he may be ready to step in to the QB role. _

Coach Viator at McNeese always scripted 1 series in each half for his 2nd string QB not matter the score or situation. This gives the #2 valuable game experience and he seems to stay in the game much more. It also could throw the defense a curve ball esp. with someone like Blaine G. who is so dynamic. With scripted plays this would be easier on him also.

[wcd35]

_ Might want to ask Coach Bustle ... last time I checked the UL does not play in the NFC South... Vick was 22-1 (Va TECH went 22-2, losing to Miami w/o Vick) in College. Think if that happened in Lafayette most people would be pretty excited. _

That's exactly right. People get down on Vick style players. Folks, we're not in the NFL. A player in Vick's style with that athleticism will eat up defenses.

Also, VObserver, you had to feel pretty comfortable with his pocket presence. The only times he ran were on designed runs for the most part. He did as well as any QB at stepping up in the pocket to give his receivers time to get open. Its not like Gautier ran it 75% of the time. Plus, did he even have an incompletion besides a drop on the far sideline.

He is not 4th string either. You cant go strictly by that first half of the scrimmage. Gautier was the 2nd QB in the 2nd half if I remember correctly, maybe 3rd.

I dont mind him learning either, but I think we can be very dangerous with him coming in for certain situations. 3rd and short is cake for this kid. He would give defenses nightmares having to prepare for both him and McGuire.

[VObserver]

_ That's exactly right. People get down on Vick style players. Folks, we're not in the NFL. A player in Vick's style with that athleticism will eat up defenses.

Also, VObserver, you had to feel pretty comfortable with his pocket presence. The only times he ran were on designed runs for the most part. He did as well as any QB at stepping up in the pocket to give his receivers time to get open. Its not like Gautier ran it 75% of the time. Plus, did he even have an incompletion besides a drop on the far sideline.

He is not 4th string either. You cant go strictly by that first half of the scrimmage. Gautier was the 2nd QB in the 2nd half if I remember correctly, maybe 3rd.

I dont mind him learning either, but I think we can be very dangerous with him coming in for certain situations. 3rd and short is cake for this kid. He would give defenses nightmares having to prepare for both him and McGuire. _

Please don't think I am arguing AGAINST Gauthier. I think it's great that we are in a position where a guy with his talent is #3 or #4 on the depth chart. I'd be glad if we had enough depth to have him at #2 on the chart, And if he were #1, I'd be glad we have him. I am just of the opinion that McGuire brings more to the table. My opinion and $10 will get me a seat in the upper deck to watch Cajun games. So will yours. But we're all Cajun fans here, and I think we can agree that things look promising for the future of the team [at least at the QB position].

[cajun4life]

_ That's exactly right. People get down on Vick style players. Folks, we're not in the NFL. A player in Vick's style with that athleticism will eat up defenses.

Also, VObserver, you had to feel pretty comfortable with his pocket presence. The only times he ran were on designed runs for the most part. He did as well as any QB at stepping up in the pocket to give his receivers time to get open. Its not like Gautier ran it 75% of the time. Plus, did he even have an incompletion besides a drop on the far sideline.

He is not 4th string either. You cant go strictly by that first half of the scrimmage. Gautier was the 2nd QB in the 2nd half if I remember correctly, maybe 3rd.

I dont mind him learning either, but I think we can be very dangerous with him coming in for certain situations. 3rd and short is cake for this kid. He would give defenses nightmares having to prepare for both him and McGuire. _

Gauthier still needs some work as a passer. He has a cannon, but he needs to learn how to put some touch on the ball. He will be a good one, but McGuire is the better QB at this point in time.

[MetryCajun]

Good! It is decided. McGuire will be our QB and Gauthier will be out Tim Tebow circa. 2006. Get Bustle on the horn and tell him RP has sorted the offense out for him.

[DrumRoll]

_ Good! It is decided. McGuire will be our QB and Gauthier will be out Tim Tebow circa. 2006. Get Bustle on the horn and tell him RP has sorted the offense out for him. _

But, but, I thought #7 looked very good in the pocket as well, #13 threw the prettiest ball out of all the QB's, and #11 needs to run our Wild Cajun if there is such a thing...