Does anyone still doubt that Gautier should quarterback this team?

[J-Town Cajun]

I am likely in the minority but I feel we should use a 2 QB system with Masson starting and Gauthier coming in to change the pace. Let each play close to half a game unless one is obviously more effective that day.

[Just1More]

Not saying Blaine is perfect, because he isn't. He has a lot of work to do, but so many of you complained about 13/26 106 yards 1 rushing td and 1 interception last week against the #8 team in the country. Chris Masson managed 5/13 18 yards 0 tds and 1 int today against a much worse team, they do however have a good defensive line. He's slow to react in the pocket and doesn't make enough good throws to make up for his lack of playmaking ability. I can't even begin to count how many intentional grounding penalties he's racked up since he got the job. Yeah, the field was wet and that explains some of it, but the offense immediately started moving once Blaine got in. He only attempted two passes, one of them was a crucial completion where he was able to evade a lineman and make a nice throw on the run for a good gain. His two completions accounted for more yards than Masson managed in 3+ quarters.

For comparison's sake.

Chris Masson - 5/13 18 yards 0 tds 1 int 3 rushes for 2 yards (net gain -10 yards)
Blaine Gautier - 2/2 28 yards 0 tds 1 fumble (that was caused by the ground) 5 rushes 43 yards

I'm sure Chris works hard and is a good leader but I'll be disappointed if Blaine doesn't start against Nicholls.



One other thing, the line has to do a better job, we can't win conference games averaging 2 yards per carry.

I don't think people complained about Blaine's stats last week. The issue was regarding his throws. To say "still doubt" implies that the OSU game decided a starter... and it did not. I would say, regardless of the conditions last night, that Chris lost his "equal status" to Blaine. The start is Blaine's to lose IMO.

[SlappyCajun]

Another thing to consider last night is that PeeWee didn't play. I have to believe our offensive game plan probably changed considerably with him not in the game.

[raginsaints]

I don't think people complained about Blaine's stats last week. The issue was regarding his throws. To say "still doubt" implies that the OSU game decided a starter... and it did not. I would say, regardless of the conditions last night, that Chris lost his "equal status" to Blaine. The start is Blaine's to lose IMO.

Chris Masson made some pretty awful throws last night, even when given time. His interception for example was a bad decision and a terrible throw.

[mxpxfr690]

McGuire should get his shot for one reason.....He has IT! he motivates players the team rallies around him and he makes plays with his arm and his feet. He moves the chains and puts the ball in the endzone. He also overcomes adversity.

[Turbine]

McGuire should get his shot for one reason.....He has IT! he motivates players the team rallies around him and he makes plays with his arm and his feet. He moves the chains and puts the ball in the endzone. He also overcomes adversity.

I am one who thought McGuire was a no brainer to be the starter "last year" (then Bustle closed practice and wah-lah) and I was hoping he would get a shot this year. So much upside, but sometimes when you are super versatile it works against you.

However since he did not get his reps early often and late, coupled with the decision to have him "bulk up" I don't see how he can have the muscle memory required for switching back and forth between all the short medium and long passes. Faulkinberry once told me lifting weights would mess up Jake Delhomme’s mechanics in the off season. I can only imagine what it would do to an athlete not working out with the QB spot in mind.


In my opinion it would take till mid season to get him fully ready I don't think we have that luxury.

jmo

[cajunhawk]

Bustle destroyed the QB we all saw against Arkansas State.

[mxpxfr690]

i agree with you, but I always thought he should have been the man since he made the comeback against ark st. He showed he had it and he could adjust and adapt. put him in and let him punish the opponent! Geaux Cajuns!

[bigearl]

we are clearly a running team, gauthier is the better runner, end of story in my opinion.

[Just1More]

we are clearly a running team, gauthier is the better runner, end of story in my opinion.

End of story? Hud has only inked the first chapter of 2011 and most of the ink ran on it last night. I think some more interesting chapters are ahead of us.

[CajunFreak]

Bustle destroyed the QB we all saw against Arkansas State.

AGREE!