Should Cajuns consider two-QB system?

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It was clear after his Tuesday press luncheon that UL coach Mark Hudspeth, deep down, doesn’t really want any part of a two-quarterback system over the long haul.

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[KajunKrazy]

I think they should consider a 2 QB system. IMO Elijah will be more effective if we have a QB that is a serious threat to run and they have to respect the read option. Fenroy was great because of Desormeaux's ability to run. Using Nixon on a regular basis would be good and would make defenses prepare for two offensive game plans.

If Jordan Davis had a better grasp of the O you would have Haack and Nixon all in one and that would be the ideal situation.

[Cajunjeb]

I don't like 2 quarterback systems and I do not have a significant reason why. Both have pros and cons. I lean towards "old school" styles. Passing quarterbacks have running backs and wide receivers.

I think quarterbacks that are dual threat and can run and pass effectively are the exception, not the norm. I have always been of the opinion that quarterbacks should focus on one thing, and do it well. That is why I was pulling for Haack at the beginning of the season.

Don't get me wrong, the Cajuns need to make a change to get a spark, but if it wasn't for fumbles, penalties and backwards runs, Haack would have played the entire game. He was moving the offense on every drive. The defense played better in the second half, which allowed the offense more time to execute.

[CrappDaddy]

I think if both can do what they did last Saturday, there's no reason not too. We didn't score many points with Haack in but that was circumstantial. He moved the ball and I expect he will lead many a scoring drive this season.

[CharlieK]

We are also lucky as it seems Nixon has no problem stepping in and being ready to play. So if we will alternate guys as the game dictates, he seems to be able to do that and play at a high level immediately.

[scotto_25]

You give Haack the reigns. Let the flow of the game play out. Occasionally bring in Nixon to soften up the d-line. Before you know it, Nixon passing lanes will open up due to the defense keying on the run, Haack's running lanes will open up due to the defense keying on the pass, and Eli's complete game will be wide open because now there are multiple people to gameplan for, not just stacking 9 in the box to smother him like Kentucky was doing early on.

This is a good problem and I like it.

[cajun4life]

You give Haack the reigns. Let the flow of the game play out. Occasionally bring in Nixon to soften up the d-line. Before you know it, Nixon passing lanes will open up due to the defense keying on the run, Haack's running lanes will open up due to the defense keying on the pass, and Eli's complete game will be wide open because now there are multiple people to gameplan for, not just stacking 9 in the box to smother him like Kentucky was doing early on.

This is a good problem and I like it.

Pretty much.

[ManAboutTown]

Well said Scott

[Just1More]

I'm for giving Haack the start as was planned by the staff. He didn't lose his start from his Kentucky performance. And it would be very odd based on that game to change gears at this point. That said, I don't have an issue with thinking more about situations to bring Nixon in. "That" is my 2 QB system. Not an alternating series or even a field position decision necessarily. I do still lean toward getting every skill player directly involved in the short, middle and deep game. I believe Haack can do that. There isn't any more SEC defenses left on the schedule. It always bothers me when I read people making assessments of one of our player's performance, disregarding the greatness or patheticness of the opponent that week. The opponent has a lot to do with individual stats.

We cannot stop implementing man to man press coverage (intelligently) and we still need to attack with every skill player, short/middle/deep. It was tough to debut at Kentucky in front of 62k... but it stands the chance of lifting this program up and breaking the will of every opponent left on the schedule.

[Just1More]

You give Haack the reigns. Let the flow of the game play out. Occasionally bring in Nixon to soften up the d-line. Before you know it, Nixon passing lanes will open up due to the defense keying on the run, Haack's running lanes will open up due to the defense keying on the pass, and Eli's complete game will be wide open because now there are multiple people to gameplan for, not just stacking 9 in the box to smother him like Kentucky was doing early on.

This is a good problem and I like it.

Very true.

[alum81]

Its too soon to tell but we may just have Jake D. and Bryan M. on the same team right now. If so, you gotta play em both.

[CajunJack55]

Its too soon to tell but we may just have Jake D. and Bryan M. on the same team right now. If so, you gotta play em both.

easy now..