Football spring game

[CajunVic]

Don't worry, I'm sure the RPCA will have this QB stuff sorted out by the beginning of the season...

I'm not sure of that . . . they were so occupied with Levi for three seasons, it just might be a red shirt year for the RPCA . . .

[sportsfanatic21]

Hopefully the freshman is good enough at some point that people stop referring to him as “Zion” and/or “Criss”

The kid’s name is Zeon Chriss

[cajun_lannister]

Hopefully the freshman is good enough at some point that people stop referring to him as “Zion” and/or “Criss”

The kid’s name is Zeon Chriss

Nahh rather call him Zeon of the 21st Century

[moorecajun]

Yes to LL2. Des probably should not have made public statements about the starters to keep everyone hungry and working hard during the summer. May keep some from transferring also.

Here's why I disagree with that. IMO, Des is being straight with his players. Let's assume for discussion, LL2's issue is with understanding the playbook and/or making on field reads. Des discusses that with him in their one on one discussions; "you need to improve in these areas before you can get on the field." Now LL2 can put in the work to improve in those areas or transfer.

Either decision helps the player and the team.

[KajunKrazy]

Here's why I disagree with that. IMO, Des is being straight with his players. Let's assume for discussion, LL2's issue is with understanding the playbook and/or making on field reads. Des discusses that with him in their one on one discussions; "you need to improve in these areas before you can get on the field." Now LL2 can put in the work to improve in those areas or transfer.

Either decision helps the player and the team.

I don't know what you are disagreeing with? I never said anything about a post spring meeting with a kid. I simply said like most coaches I wouldn't have narrowed it down to 2 publicly. I would have simply left it wide open. What you tell a kid in a one on one is totally different.

[raginbeef]

Hopefully the freshman is good enough at some point that people stop referring to him as “Zion” and/or “Criss”

The kid’s name is Zeon Chriss

Came here to say exactly this

[Rainman66]

I don't know what you are disagreeing with? I never said anything about a post spring meeting with a kid. I simply said like most coaches I wouldn't have narrowed it down to 2 publicly. I would have simply left it wide open. What you tell a kid in a one on one is totally different.

IMO, it doesn't really matter what the coach says publicly. The players know who is getting the 1st team reps in practice and where they stand from that. Des could say it is wide open, but the players in practice know that it isn't. I think a coach being consistent on what they say in public and what is happening in private is the best way to earn the trust and respect of players and coaches.

[KajunKrazy]

IMO, it doesn't really matter what the coach says publicly. The players know who is getting the 1st team reps in practice and where they stand from that. Des could say it is wide open, but the players in practice know that it isn't. I think a coach being consistent on what they say in public and what is happening in private is the best way to earn the trust and respect of players and coaches.

Tell Nick Saban that. There has never been anyone better at sending messages to his players through the media. He's done fairly well.

[Turbine]

Tell Nick Saban that. There has never been anyone better at sending messages to his players through the media. He's done fairly well.

He definitly takes advantage of his status

[CajunT]

Tell Nick Saban that. There has never been anyone better at sending messages to his players through the media. He's done fairly well.

Coach Des also said a decision won't be made off of one day, meaning the spring game. But, I look at it differently when it comes to talking about the QB position. It he believes the two guys he stated were probably going to be the starter publicly, he's saying it for a reason. These are the two guys that he considers leaders in the QB room and are doing the right things, and who he wants his younger QBs to emulate. While he didn't say anything negative about his QBs, he did say he liked the talent in the room. He did comment on Chriss during an interview on ESPN 1420. To me, it's not what he said about Fields and Woolridge, but what he didn't say about Legendre and leaving him out of the conversation.

[John Cocktolstoy]

Coach Des also said a decision won't be made off of one day, meaning the spring game. But, I look at it differently when it comes to talking about the QB position. It he believes the two guys he stated were probably going to be the starter publicly, he's saying it for a reason. These are the two guys that he considers leaders in the QB room and are doing the right things, and who he wants his younger QBs to emulate. While he didn't say anything negative about his QBs, he did say he liked the talent in the room. He did comment on Chriss during an interview on ESPN 1420. To me, it's not what he said about Fields and Woolridge, but what he didn't say about Legendre and leaving him out of the conversation.

LL has all the physical talent in the world it appears. Must be between the ears where he struggles.

[CajunT]

LL has all the physical talent in the world it appears. Must be between the ears where he struggles.

His physical talents are not in question, the other intangibles have not been consistent.