Jennings vs. Davis: UL's QB battle is on

[CrazyCajun]

True, kind of what I meant. A play or two a series can work when short yardage is needed or a trick play. Urban used them perfectly.

Not that it would have worked but if jalen didn't get hurt I don't think haack would have got another start.

[GreatestStory]

If you put a QB in to run a play or two it could work..not if you have a different QB every drive or a different starter every game.

This is what I was referring to when J1M mentioned "alternating series". I believe alternating series is a horrible idea and a team should always stick with whoever has the hot hand.

Regarding subbing in for a play or two: The problem with subbing in a 2nd QB for a "change of pace" is usually one QB is good passer and the other QB is a better runner. The defense will most often adjust depending on which QB is in the game.

..."but what if your running QB can also make great throws?" Then he should probably be the starter.

Florida won a title with leak and tebow...it can work but it's rare and has to be handled properly.

Florida did win with Leak & Tebow, but that was two very talented college QBs. Most every G5 team does not have that type of talent, very few P5 team even have that type of talent... but I agree that it can work under the right circumstances.

[CameronCajun]

Two QB System

Translation: You don't really have a QB

Translation: 4-8 season! hahaha

[CrazyCajun]

This is what I was referring to when J1M mentioned "alternating series". I believe alternating series is a horrible idea and a team should always stick with whoever has the hot hand.

Regarding subbing in for a play or two: The problem with subbing in a 2nd QB for a "change of pace" is usually one QB is good passer and the other QB is a better runner. The defense will most often adjust depending on which QB is in the game.

..."but what if your running QB can also make great throws?" Then he should probably be the starter.


Florida did win with Leak & Tebow, but that was two very talented college QBs. Most every G5 team does not have that type of talent, very few P5 team even have that type of talent... but I agree that it can work under the right circumstances.

But not all undecided QB's races mean you don't have a QB...for example if Broadway and Gautier were the same age and entering a year like last year, it wouldn't mean we didn't have a QB...it would have been really hard to decide between those 2 QB's.

[CajunJack55]

..."but what if your running QB can also make great throws?" Then he should probably be the starter.

I don't necessarily agree with this statement. It's not that easy. You can put your "running" QB in and fool defenses with play action and occasional great throws. Doesn't mean he is as consistent or accurate as your starting QB who is more of a pure passer. Also, does not mean he has what it takes to lead your team. Being a starting QB is much more than just being able to throw a a good ball.

[cajunhawk]

This is what I was referring to when J1M mentioned "alternating series". I believe alternating series is a horrible idea and a team should always stick with whoever has the hot hand.

Regarding subbing in for a play or two: The problem with subbing in a 2nd QB for a "change of pace" is usually one QB is good passer and the other QB is a better runner. The defense will most often adjust depending on which QB is in the game.

..."but what if your running QB can also make great throws?" Then he should probably be the starter.


Florida did win with Leak & Tebow, but that was two very talented college QBs. Most every G5 team does not have that type of talent, very few P5 team even have that type of talent... but I agree that it can work under the right circumstances.

I remember that team, and Tebow was more like a token when he came in. Leak ran the show from what I remember. If we have a 2 QB system like that, it shouldn't be with Jordan Davis, it should be with Dion Ray, since he is far and away the better athlete.

Side note: The jump pass versus LSU. Thing of beauty. I remember openly laughing in my dads face after that one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmEz8cayPs

[Big Poppa]

Jalen Nixon is still competing for starting QB.

You must of heard a different interview than I did. I clearly heard Jalen was being looked at strictly for goal line and short yardage situations. I did not hear once he is in the starting race.

[CajunNation]

If we put in Nixon on goal line situations, and he throws the ball, I am going to curse, loudly.

[CrazyCajun]

If we put in Nixon on goal line situations, and he throws the ball, I am going to curse, loudly.

That's the ____y part...if he never throws the ball he will get stuffed.

[Turbine]

I don't think we have gone an entire season with 1 starter since Jake.

Who started besides Babb in 2003?

Was that the year he broke his ribs diving for a first down?

[CrazyCajun]

Who started besides Babb in 2003?

Was that the year he broke his ribs diving for a first down?

eric rekieta

[zephyr]

That's the ____y part...if he never throws the ball he will get stuffed.

This was the problem we had when we started using Blaine G in the wildcat. We never let him throw so everybody knew we had a whole 3 plays designed for him, all runs and it was never really effective. Nixon would still need to have passing plays in short yardage situations in order to maximize his usefulness.