Taking time to appreciate Cajuns quarterback Nunez

[carnold983]

Though I agree he is "our best shot at some success this season", and I'm not a fan of the two QB system, this team has shown it wants to play, period. Very impressive and disciplined. The team shows just as much effort and dedication when Lewis is in there as Nunez, however, it is always difficult for the offense to have to switch between QB's because of the rhythm of the game, the cadence, and voice inflection of the QB calling plays.
I agree!!! Nunez is our guy! Please stop switching qb’s mid game!

Gotta get behind this team!!!

[RaisingCajun08]

He’s certainly established himself as the #1 guy. He’ll miss throws from time to time and make the wrong read on a RPO, but he’s efficient. 5 touchdowns is no fluke. The funny thing was I didn’t realize he was having such a good game until I looked at the live stats in the 3rd. He doesn’t really wow you like some QBs. I saw 5 tds and it was like, “when did that happen? Wait, he does have 5, doesn’t he?”

He established himself as the #1 guy vs Grambling. I say that only because I have no idea how well anyone does in practice. BUT yet, we still continue to play 2 QBs.

[Cajunsmike]

He established himself as the #1 guy vs Grambling. I say that only because I have no idea how well anyone does in practice. BUT yet, we still continue to play 2 QBs.

One of the reasons we play two is due to the desire to help Lewis be better prepared to be the 2019 starter.

[CajunT]

One of the reasons we play two is due to the desire to help Lewis be better prepared to be the 2019 starter.

I think that is the process, but I like many don't believe you do it at the price of wining a game you are still in. If your starting QB is in rhythm and the offense is executing while scoring points, I don't think changing QBs is a positive thing. This Saturday was an exception to that rule because NMSU couldn't defend our offense and our staff knew it was good to put Lewis in while the offense was having success. JMO

[CajunNation]

I think that is the process, but I like many don't believe you do it at the price of wining a game you are still in. If your starting QB is in rhythm and the offense is executing while scoring points, I don't think changing QBs is a positive thing. This Saturday was an exception to that rule because NMSU couldn't defend our offense and our staff knew it was good to put Lewis in while the offense was having success. JMO

Watched Nunez throw laser darts on quite a few 10-15 yard slants/in routes Saturday with ease.

If Lewis would start doing that, I might start crying.

[ULvictory]

Watched Nunez throw laser darts on quite a few 10-15 yard slants/in routes Saturday with ease.

If Lewis would start doing that, I might start crying.

My biggest complaint with Nunez up until this past Saturday was his lack of passing down the seam. It was the 50/50 jump balls or short passes in the flat. Then, his first pass against NMSU down the seam was a perfect slant to Bradley for a TD. Might I add that the offensive line played on of their best games to where Nunez had time to settle in the pocket and make some nice throws.

[31Ragin97]

According to an article I saw this morning, he is 25th in the nation in completion percentage. Wonder where he stands in the QB efficiency ratings. Also, one of his TD's to Jackson made one of the ESPN Sports Center Top 10 list. Congratulations to both on that honor. I also wonder if he has a chance to be the SBC offensive player of the week.

16th now...
Passing Efficiency:
1. Tua bama 248.1
9. Tu,an Miss 170.5
15. A Nunez 165.1
16. Z. Thomas App St 164.6
18. k. Baker Troy 163.6
47. E Oarth S.AL 143
50. T Vitt Tx St 142
67. J Hanson Ark St 134.5
70. D. Ellison Ga St 132.9
78. J Smith LA-Neck 129.1
82. J Banks Tulane 128.1
91. Caleb Evans UL-M 124.1
92. Joe Burrow ellesswho-@red stick 122.4 (completion % 106th)

[Cajunsmike]

I think that is the process, but I like many don't believe you do it at the price of wining a game you are still in. If your starting QB is in rhythm and the offense is executing while scoring points, I don't think changing QBs is a positive thing. This Saturday was an exception to that rule because NMSU couldn't defend our offense and our staff knew it was good to put Lewis in while the offense was having success. JMO

Coach Napier probably questioned himself for putting Lewis into the game in the 2nd half of the CCU game for the very reasons you mention.

[CajunVic]

Coach Napier probably questioned himself for putting Lewis into the game in the 2nd half of the CCU game for the very reasons you mention.

Well if he didn't he should. He did say however that there was much the staff could learn from this game. I would like to think that the effect of the timing of QB changes in that game thought them something.

[Turbine]

Well if he didn't he should. He did say however that there was much the staff could learn from this game. I would like to think that the effect of the timing of QB changes in that game thought them something.

The book was written before the CC game but it's another example of why you don't always "go by the book."

[CajunVic]

The book was written before the CC game but it's another example of why you don't always "go by the book."

He was hired to coach, not write books. Hope he learned that also from the CC game. Not sure he is a good author, might be a good coach.

[Turbine]

He was hired to coach, not write books. Hope he learned that also from the CC game. Not sure he is a good author, might be a good coach.

That's a hard cover statement.