Haack, Nixon know starter, both will play

[CrazyCajun]

This topic was discussed on Russillo & Kanell yesterday. I tend to agree with Ryen that this is such an over hyped way to "confuse" the opposing defense. Like Hawk said, we're not running a prehistoric predator out in the shotgun. It's a pass or a run. These D coordinators are advanced to the point where they teach plan A, B, C, trick play package. It'll take a grand total of 1-3 plays to adjust to either QB.

Short of Jay Johnson running the veer, this whole "more to prepare for" idea, I don't buy it. Perhaps with teams having similar talent level, but not an upset minded G5 vs SEC talent and speed.

Unless you use to your advantage they assume haack can't run and Nixon can't throw

[Just1More]

Unless you use to your advantage they assume haack can't run and Nixon can't throw

Not only is this an advantage... whether slight or not... in forcing Kentucky to prepare for two contrasting QB "styles" (regardless of my belief that we run the exact same offense regardless of the QBs... we simply lean toward a few plays under one than the other)... it is also a mental boost to Haack and Nixon to be the potential starter right up to the brink. They might even believe it gives us an offensive advantage, in their QB heads, and every confidence boost provided when you're heading into a 60,000 fan plus away game... is nothing to sneeze at.

I applaud the coaches for keeping this under wraps and preparing two QBs to the maximum possible.

[CajunT]

Both will play QB. You don't put two guys in a contest, in order to prepare both for lead duty, establish a #1 and #2... and then use one in some other capacity. I think for Kentucky, we'll see Haack start. If Haack has a 3 and out, I still expect him to return for series 2. Part of establishing leadership is to allow a man to weather his way into the role. I see Nixon coming in for a particular scenario... red zone operation... or a yardage and distance package that Hud/Jay/Jorge have in mind.

I want to see both QBs. I want to stir up as much confusion with Kentucky as humanly possible. I don't have a problem with either QB having the major role, once we discover what we can exploit and score with. Personally, I don't think Kentucky is where you make a season decision on a QB. I think you give the nod to #1 against Northwestern State... and you begin your year's campaign under that QB's leadership.

I haven't read the article, but since I was standing next to Hudspeth during the interview you can read between the lines. Haack is the starter and the reasons aren't necessarily all because of what took place on the field this fall. Both will play for certain. Here are several quotes from my write up from last night.

On telling his QB's which one will get the start…



Coach Hudspeth- "I haven't spoken to them about, but Coach Johnson has and the both are good with the game plan and the direction we are going. Both have handled it positively and there is always a chance the game plan could change or a turning point."



Was there a turning point for making a decision?



Coach Hudspeth- "Yes, I think there was a turning point and sometimes it's not always on the field stuff, but maybe dependability and off the field stuff. It was a combination of things where on came out a little ahead of the other, although both had outstanding camps on the field. I tell you, I think all three quarterbacks can get the job done and all three can be outstanding quarterbacks."



What did Coach Johnson say, did he tell you about their reaction to the news?



Coach Hudspeth- "Yea, he did. "There was no animosity, they both understood and they both will continue to get reps with the ones, one a little more than the other now. But overall it was positive."

[Just1More]

I haven't read the article, but since I was standing next to Hudspeth during the interview you can read between the lines. Haack is the starter and the reasons aren't necessarily all because of what took place on the field this fall. Both will play for certain. Here are several quotes from my write up from last night.

On telling his QB's which one will get the start…



Coach Hudspeth- "I haven't spoken to them about, but Coach Johnson has and the both are good with the game plan and the direction we are going. Both have handled it positively and there is always a chance the game plan could change or a turning point."



Was there a turning point for making a decision?



Coach Hudspeth- "Yes, I think there was a turning point and sometimes it's not always on the field stuff, but maybe dependability and off the field stuff. It was a combination of things where on came out a little ahead of the other, although both had outstanding camps on the field. I tell you, I think all three quarterbacks can get the job done and all three can be outstanding quarterbacks."



What did Coach Johnson say, did he tell you about their reaction to the news?



Coach Hudspeth- "Yea, he did. "There was no animosity, they both understood and they both will continue to get reps with the ones, one a little more than the other now. But overall it was positive."

I definitely sounds like a tell.

[Bigbuf]

All UK has to do to prepare for Nixon is look at last years tapes of Broadway and the bowl game that he played in.

UK has SEC talent on the field and coaching staff. There is 4 years of tape on coach Johnson. UK staff have played against and probably personally know the defensive staff. They will be able to prepare for one...both or even Davis. They will make mistakes..but the difference is that their mistakes won't be as big as ours. THAT is the difference between P5 talent and SBC talent.

[angeleast]

so many questions!!! This is the first year I can see 4 wins equal to seeing 9 wins.... I think im like everyone else who thinks this team is a true unknown product.

[CajunConnection]

Reading between the lines of HUD s. Comments Hack will be the starter
Hack is a leader in off field workouts and never suspended etc
I see Nixon In short yardage plays and at halfback
Cc

[CajunT]

Reading between the lines of HUD s. Comments Hack will be the starter
Hack is a leader in off field workouts and never suspended etc
I see Nixon In short yardage plays and at halfback
Cc

+1

[reddot]

They know who will start but do Nixon and Haack know what types of beer will be sold at Cajun Field?

[Cajunfanatico]

Both will play in some capacity... Doesn't scream 2 we system to me. What HUD says in the paper doesn't mean anything either.,. If everyone on here is trying to figure it out... What donyoubthink Kentucky is having to do in their game plan? The plan is working.

I hate to say this, but the more you post, the more I like you.....in a manly, football lovin' kinda way of course.