I believe our coach has just increased his chances for an 8 win season and a major bowl. Now if only he can improve his sideline coaching we could have our most exciting season in over 30 years. I hope so, as I don't have many more to go.
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Yes, we rotate the O-line quite a bit.the depth chart says Price or Watkins so my hunch is the play both of them some and see how it goes.
What good will "garbage time snaps" be ? If he's not going to be allowed to run the offense then it makes no sense to play him.
Glad to see Terry win the job. One minor thing that stands out to me as a concern on the depth chart is the starting Y receiver being a senior who to date hasn't played. I know we probably won't see many 4 receiver sets but that just seems odd
More of an inaccurate QB that cannot hit receivers in stride. The main thing that is separating this program from moving forward is high level QB play. Steven Johnson was tough and a great leader but was a "manager". We need a QB to take us to the next level, I am not 100% sure it is Hoak but we need a QB that can complete the simple passes to the receivers in positions that the they can run and make plays.
I hope I am wrong,and will freely admit if I am.
the depth chart says Price or Watkins so my hunch is the play both of them some and see how it goes.
That will be an interesting spot to watch. They might move Big George to the left and have Price and Watkins man the right side given that they will have a bit less experience. If they don't do that, then it really is some very good testament to how much depth we really have at LOT.
+1.No big surprise to me, we didn't go out and sign a JUCO QB just to sit on the bench, the coaches obviously saw a need and signed the best they could get. Lets hope it works out for the best.
SJ described as a manager defies his many amazing contributions. Disagree.
Nope George is a right tackle all the way.
Does this have anything to do with Landon Young's injury? Wilson's mobility being a saving grace
If he’s not, it’s easy to change to Hoak. This just means Terry gets first crack.Its great to know that Stoops has confidence to name him the starter,I hope he is the right choice.
I mean Price was a monster recruit out of high school and Watkins apparentlyHe should be, but the other two have to get it done as well.
yep, nutshell. Seems like I read Johnson had 12 major surgeries after the season, had blown 6 ligaments in each knee, 3 totally dysfunctional shoulders, couldn't lift the ball higher than his ankles, plus a tonsillectomy, and still, Hoak couldn't beat him out. not a great sign.That was always a problem to me, in that Hoak was behind Barker, who had never fully recovered from a broken back; and Johnson, who was beat to a pulp by mid season . . . and still couldn't get any playing time in 2017.
If we don’t score first play will we hear bring Gunnar in..lol
If we don’t score first play will we hear bring Gunnar in..lol
Yikes, if he had played in the UofL game we might have really been in trouble.Hoak has been around 3 years yet has been unable to win the job. Seems the message is clear.
He was a heck of a late grab.
Not against playing him then just let him continue to run the offense and score more points otherwise what is he/team gaining with him just handing the ball off to a running back.When else would you suggest playing the backup quarterback?
This...Yikes, if he had played in the UofL game we might have really been in trouble.
Disagree. Getting any snaps in "game" situation is still a confidence builder, regardless of when it is.What good will "garbage time snaps" be ? If he's not going to be allowed to run the offense then it makes no sense to play him.
You forgot about his appendectomy.yep, nutshell. Seems like I read Johnson had 12 major surgeries after the season, had blown 6 ligaments in each knee, 3 totally dysfunctional shoulders, couldn't lift the ball higher than his ankles, plus a tonsillectomy, and still, Hoak couldn't beat him out. not a great sign.
Not surprised...speed not Benny's forte and is supposed to be Terry'sI remember seeing a short video of Terry and Benny racing and Terry winning.
Johnson was a hell of a competitor, but we have to admit that he had a lot of shortcomings when it came to throwing the ball. He averaged just 177 yards per game, and only finished with 200+ passing yards in 4 games (UK was 2-2 in those games). He had just 10 touchdowns through the air, which was tied for third fewest by an SEC quarterback with over 100 completions.
Part of his issue was really more about inconsistency throwing. In the Missouri game he was pretty darn good, but then in the Tennessee game he had something like 50 or 60 yards through the air. We don't need Wilson to be a Drew Lock and throw 44 touchdowns, but something like a Bentley, averaging 215 yards per game and throwing for 18 touchdowns would be a solid improvement.
This. Terry has tremendous upside. Giving him this caliber supporting cast is going to pay dividends. Theyll pick him up when hes down and a few years from now Terry will be the vet we need back there to do some serious damage.The returning cast around him should make his debut much easier.
My biggest hope is that he is truly a gamer.
MVP of camp.
I'm curious as to whether this is your personal take, or whether it came from a staff quote.
We’ve had for years a miserable time stopping dual threat QB’s
He was not a pure pocket passer and he had shortcomings in the passing game. He was an exceptional runner and in key moments was “the man.” He made plays by himself. And, when he had experienced deep threats, he got the ball down the field for big plays.
I just don’t view that as a game manager. To me a game manager is a limited pocket passer who minimalizes mistakes and lets other players move the ball.
It is not Benny it was defensive back but video is so funny.Not surprised...speed not Benny's forte and is supposed to be Terry's