USF had three QBs start and had a disaster of a team. Only 1 game had less than 21 points.
JRP has been given a full season of chances and has not developed into an effective college QB. Some flashes but not consistent and practically a turnover machine. And Gus has failed the program as a play caller. So next men up (both OC and QB). And along with an OC who calls the plays and develops his type of QB, we need an open competition for QB with equal opportunity for any participant to win the job. Even if it's Korn as OC and he brings McCall with him. We need to put the best offense on the field and that means both OC and QB. It's time....
Even when Mikey went ‘cold’ the offense just looked and felt more structured. With JRP it looks chaotic and like someone that spends 2 minutes watching film all week
Exactly. I am no football expert, but this is exactly how I feel.
It looks like me when I play Madden on PlayStation and don’t know the buttons. I also have Micheal Vick and just want to run because the passing confuses me.
That take makes me sad we were actually so close to playing in the freaking Cotton Bowl this year. As bad as we all think it is now if we score a few more TDs against Tulane the second time we would be playing in the cotton bowl and have a 10 win season it was within reach.
Caleb Williams against our defense that is on the field too much ? Lmao
Yeah it would likely have been bad. But it was within reach. Likely will be years before we get back to NY6 bowl only top 2 BIGXII teams make it
And maybe it's time to admit we need a new offense in addition to an offensive line.
So are you saying Gus's offense only works with an elite QB? How often do teams other than the Georgias and Alabamas consistently get elite QBs? But, for sake of argument, let's say a lot programs get elite QBs, but UCF doen't get one or have one, if you were the coach/offensive cordinator/play caller and your offense only worked if you got an elite one, what would you do? Please don't tell me you would still run the offense that is dependendent on an elite QB. If you are any good at all as a coach wouldn't you adjust your offense to best utilize the talent you have and give your team the best chance of winning consistently? Isn't that coaching 101?
I have said here even before fall camp that my biggest concerns about Gus was QB development/scouting and playcalling . recruiting well everywhere else doesn’t mean as much when you screw up managing the most important position. the QB doesn’t have to be elite every year, just set up to be competent and not look like an Arkansas High School offense
If 9-win seasons (which is the best to hope for without a ELITE quarterback) helps me keep my job, then I run my offense with the guy who best fits my offense.
Comparing programs is weak sauce. Every story is different, and at a different place in that story. FSU had been horrible for years, and this is Norvell’s 3rd season. Very storied program, and not surprised they are returning towards being a top-tier team in thier conference after stellar recruiting (and transfer portal pickups). He’s also got a starting QB in his third season (when he’s not hurt). Has a chance to finish 10-3 or 9-4…hasn’t played for hardware yet. 17-16 record. Jordan Travis is in his his 5th season but can come back for one more. Will he? If not, FSU will have to start over at the QB position again. I think he comes back.
Who are you man? Malhazan’s wife? There are zero top QB’s that will commit to go to UCF and Gus Malhazan. He tried to get a portal guy last year and missed on everyone. Dude has a very bad rep with QB’s.
Just got an a new XBox for Christmas. Haven't played Madden in 15 years. Every KO went out of bounds. every XP missed badly. won the game, forced a few turnovers when necessary. Running game looked good most of the time, passing game, uh, not so good. Reminded me of our season.
I think we saw that last year. He didn't have his type of guy and he played a freshman QB, not his preferred type, and we still had a solid season, thank you defense. This year he had somewhat his guy, a great runner. What I think he wants is a good runner and a solid passer. But what he really wants, is an OL that can do something. Maybe have some fight, a little backbone, maybe even a little a pride. In themselves, or in their team. Not very much aggression in the big nasties. So not nasties, maybe patsies. That is what they should go into the offseason calling themselves, the big patsies. Every hang clean, every bench rep, every squat, that is what they should be thinking about. The big patsies. Put Pat Mahomes and Jerry Rice and and Barry Sanders behind this OL, we're still 10-2. Nothing improves until the OL improves. It gives the DL nothing to work against, thus the D doesn't get better.
If I understand you correctly, you would never change your offense to fit your players but would instead stick with an offense that you don't really have the guns to run. Is that about it?
I don't believe there are many who would say we have a consistently good offensive line because we don't. Sometimes they are a wall and sometimes they are as poreous as a sieve but JRP doesn't help. He doesn't make quick reads or throws and he is often indecisive. Clearly his strength is running and when he can't run for what ever reason, we don't have an offense. Better play calling might help him when the the O-line isn't playing well. Again, that's coaching isn't it?
Even if you are winning games with a player who isn't the best fit for your offense? And to the second part of your answer, why would you stop play calling once you get your ELITE QB? I would have thought it would make more coaching sense to quit playcalling when you didn't have one.
i was reading your post and while i wasn't agreeing 100% with you, it wasn't bad, but then i get to this doozy. yeah c-usa 2.0 was a mistake for us to join and we should have turned down the big 12 and wait for the SEC.
I will clarify...
Their offense was ranked #64; Passing ranked #109. They were horrible at the QB position. I'm certain in probably at least half of their season, they were getting smoked at halftime so those points scored in the second half were in junk time, against backups, etc... Also easier to score when the defense is just sitting back letting you attack them, and trying to run clock.
OMG I was thinking similarly. This reminded me of GOL's last year when the wheels fell off
Well, I respectfully disagree with that offensive football philosophy. One more question, would we have won these 9-10 games this year if JRP hadn't gotten hurt? I know you will say yes, but think about it honestlywho really got us to the CC and the bowl game. Even Gus agrees with me.
