2 remain in search for UL's No. 1 QB

[CajunEXPRESS]

While Nixon did put in a solid effort in one series in the Nola, Brooks has showed more promise outside of the USA debacle. Brooks showed a ton of composure getting thrown into the Ga St game. UL was on the verge of losing that game until Haack orchestrated a scoring drive. I think that particular drive says a lot about the young man. Nixon's Nola bowl performance was a package that was thoroughly scripted and practiced prior to the game. While Haack was called off the bench, when the Cajuns was losing late in the game and still managed to lead a scoring drive. That showed a lot of character and talent.

As for Ray, if Hud truly plans for him to play QB for the cajuns then I would think it would be a waste for him to burn his redshirt for spot duty at another position.

OK. This was Ga St we're talking about. One of the worst defenses in NCAA football. I'm not anti Haack, just pointing out the claims of greatness are in very small sample.

I do recall Hud went with a more traditional quarterback, Mason in the early season. He saw that legs are as important as arm going with Blain the balance of the season.
Hud's had both players their entire careers here yet is claiming undecided. If this is true he's looking for another to start.

[Just1More]

I want the best passer to be the starter, whoever that may be. To soften up a defense you have to be able to pass down the field and keep the defense guessing. I love being able to run the ball because that's a vital part in keeping a lead and winning in the 4th qtr, but it doesn't have to be the QB. Passing gives us the chance to pull out wins where we might not match up athletically up front, and it helps you catch up when behind. We have enough players with break away speed to throw the ball down field some. We need the most accurate passer to get it to them. (my .02)

I hope Hud and Jay are looking a lot harder at who has the absolute best ball distribution skills. I like QBs that recognize when they can tuck the ball and pick up good yardage. I do not like the idea of counting on the legs of a QB. We've injured a lot of QBs around this place by putting them into the ground game too often... and compromised our entire season.

Obviously, having a great passing QB that also has great wheels... is a benefit. But I think most collegiate QBs that have great mobility seem to never develope better passing skills. I think coaches are so happy to have the "dual threat" people to make their coaching lives easier... they lose what can massively dominate defenses... a great head with a great arm. And you only get that arm and head right if you use it massively. And it only works if you massively plan WRs, RBs, and TEs into the passing game. Opponents crap themselves when they see how well you distribute the ball. And with Elijah in the backfield, scare the crap out of defenses enough to keep them guessing, playing like our defense has for the past few years, will make Elijah pick up 20 yards before the first guy lines up behind him to attempt the chase. I don't want Elijah placed in a crowd. Eventually, we'll all be looking at the sidelines wondering why the trainers are checking out his ankle or knee.

We need to toss the ball around. When I think of having to cover Jamal, Gabe and Devon... with Elijah in the backfield... let alone the other skill people in at the time... it makes me shat myself. We need everyone afraid of our pass threat on every stinking down. I want them backing up and scattering like our 8 men lost in space past defense. We need to be the ones making opponent fans upset how they give us 15 to 20 yards to prevent 30 to 50 yard plays. This is OUR year for everyone to be afraid of our offense going short, middle or deep on any given down.

[Turbine]

Jordan Wallace has a lot of time under fire. But I don't think she has any eligibility left. I haven't heard she's been in fall football practice, and didn't know she was competing for a starting QB spot. That's incredible! Is she throwing the football underhanded? I just don't see it working out. The OL height alone will make her have to release the football between linemen. I do think she'd put some zip on the football. But how would she let the WR know she's throwing a rise ball or a drop ball? Is she even that mobile? She's always worked off a mound with a straight line motion. I'm struggling to see Hud's logic on this one. Is this a TitleIX thing? Will we have a separate locker room area for her? This is really radical. What is Hud thinking!?

Deon Wallace

[Ragin4U]

I like the idea of the running game being the strength and the focus. Too many 3 and outs on 3 pass plays keeps the D on the field too long. Our D the past couple of seasons needs to be able to stay off the field as much as possible since they haven't been good at getting off the field themselves.

[Just1More]

I like the idea of the running game being the strength and the focus. Too many 3 and outs on 3 pass plays keeps the D on the field too long. Our D the past couple of seasons needs to be able to stay off the field as much as possible since they haven't been good at getting off the field themselves.

Without a passing threat, 3 runs in a row will be 3 and out. And no matter how good we think Elijah is... he'll get pounded and put on the sideline if we run him like we did Zo. We should not operate an offense just to eat clock because we can't count on our defense. The defense has to step up and be counted on. Most people, and they are correct, say "defenses win and lose the game". It's time for our defense to step up or take the punishment.

We have too many weapons scattered around the field to not make use of them. It is IMO the only way our ground game will succeed AND stay healthy.

[CajunConnection]

Without a passing threat, 3 runs in a row will be 3 and out. And no matter how good we think Elijah is... he'll get pounded and put on the sideline if we run him like we did Zo. We should not operate an offense just to eat clock because we can't count on our defense. The defense has to step up and be counted on. Most people, and they are correct, say "defenses win and lose the game". It's time for our defense to step up or take the punishment.

We have too many weapons scattered around the field to not make use of them. It is IMO the only way our ground game will succeed AND stay healthy.

Don't know if this option brought up. Maybe HUD had decided that Nixon will play at halfback (some special qb plays) and hack will be starter with Ray the understudy ( with Nixon if needed )

[Cajunfanatico]

Without a passing threat, 3 runs in a row will be 3 and out. And no matter how good we think Elijah is... he'll get pounded and put on the sideline if we run him like we did Zo. We should not operate an offense just to eat clock because we can't count on our defense. The defense has to step up and be counted on. Most people, and they are correct, say "defenses win and lose the game". It's time for our defense to step up or take the punishment.

We have too many weapons scattered around the field to not make use of them. It is IMO the only way our ground game will succeed AND stay healthy.

Agreed! Just last night I posted this comment from a blog discussing Alonzo Harris:

"Harris had turned some heads with his physical running style in practice......."

If Harris is turning heads at an NFL practice with his physical running style then imagine the concern he was causing defenses of Cajun opponents. As of this moment, we don't have anyone to replace him and I agree that giving Elijah too many touches could result in something we don't want to see.

We've got the athletes, we've got the speed, and we've got a qb who Hud has said can put it on the money downfield. I hope we use all of it. And if we do, I believe The Prophet will have his best year yet.

[Just1More]

And many a decent QB tore us a new hole the past few years. You would think we'd worship a QB with excellent read and complete skills. We showed average passers and average receivers more respect the last couple of years than any team in America. Our coaches must respect a decent passer. It's time to prove it on our side of the ball.

[CrappDaddy]

Without a passing threat, 3 runs in a row will be 3 and out. And no matter how good we think Elijah is... he'll get pounded and put on the sideline if we run him like we did Zo. We should not operate an offense just to eat clock because we can't count on our defense. The defense has to step up and be counted on. Most people, and they are correct, say "defenses win and lose the game". It's time for our defense to step up or take the punishment.

We have too many weapons scattered around the field to not make use of them. It is IMO the only way our ground game will succeed AND stay healthy.

Zo got put on the sideline a few times in his career. Injury comes with the territory at RB.

[CrappDaddy]

Agreed! Just last night I posted this comment from a blog discussing Alonzo Harris:

"Harris had turned some heads with his physical running style in practice......."

If Harris is turning heads at an NFL practice with his physical running style then imagine the concern he was causing defenses of Cajun opponents. As of this moment, we don't have anyone to replace him and I agree that giving Elijah too many touches could result in something we don't want to see.

We've got the athletes, we've got the speed, and we've got a qb who Hud has said can put it on the money downfield. I hope we use all of it. And if we do, I believe The Prophet will have his best year yet.

While we don't have anyone as physical per say, it's not unreasonable to believe we can get similar production out of the committee backing up Eli.