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I've never been one to just call for the backup qb to start, but....
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:32 am
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:32 am
There is no way Les cannot start Harris this week. The entire offensive playbook is open with this kid at the helm! He can make every throw on the field, appears to be getting better at reading the defense, and the offense just seems to respond differently when he's on the field. Now I'm not one of the chicken little, sky is falling, what do we have to lose type of guy because we still control our own destiny in the SEC West(State will drop at least 2 games), but at this point, Harris is the obvious choice.
The only legit gripe against Harris at this point is no starting experience(which shouldn't matter with Harris's swagger and confidence) and his seemingly inability to throw the ball with touch on it. Would like to see Harris put some air under some passes. Soften up some throws on screens, etc, but as of this point, he's clearly the better QB.
Can't wait to go into Jordan-Hare and beat Auburn's arse!!
The only legit gripe against Harris at this point is no starting experience(which shouldn't matter with Harris's swagger and confidence) and his seemingly inability to throw the ball with touch on it. Would like to see Harris put some air under some passes. Soften up some throws on screens, etc, but as of this point, he's clearly the better QB.
Can't wait to go into Jordan-Hare and beat Auburn's arse!!
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Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:34 am to 7thWardTiger
My friend who is an Auburn grad keeps asking me if i really want a true freshmen to start his first game on the road in Auburn.
And the answer is always the same, of course, if the other option is a true sophomore who clearly isn't as good.
And the answer is always the same, of course, if the other option is a true sophomore who clearly isn't as good.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:38 am to 7thWardTiger
Jennings starting the game can be an OK decision for the team, if you want to alleviate pressure from Harris and just bring him in a little later. But clearly the right thing right now is for Harris to get the most snaps, one way or another.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:40 am to Tigercat
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Jennings starting the game can be an OK decision for the team, if you want to alleviate pressure from Harris and just bring him in a little later. But clearly the right thing right now is for Harris to get the most snaps, one way or another.
Don't bring solid logic to the rant, we live off emotion here!
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:41 am to 7thWardTiger
May not hurt to run AJ out for the first series or two.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:43 am to tlsu15
Yeah, no matter who starts, I think it's safe to say Harris will get the most snaps on the plains and this has probably already been decided by the coaching staff.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:43 am to Tigercat
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Jennings starting the game can be an OK decision for the team, if you want to alleviate pressure from Harris and just bring him in a little later.
This is such a negative mindset.
What if Harris embraces that pressure? What if the confidence Miles showing in him by naming him the starter propels him to be great? Some people thrive off of pressure.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:44 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Yeah, no matter who starts, I think it's safe to say Harris will get the most snaps on the plains and this has probably already been decided by the coaching staff.
Right. Starting may be irrelevant.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:45 am to wilceaux
Throwing Harris out there right off the bat is an easy way to get him rattled.
Do not want.
Recipe for disaster.
Do not want.
Recipe for disaster.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:47 am to SammyTiger
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My friend who is an Auburn grad keeps asking me if i really want a true freshmen to start his first game on the road in Auburn.
And the answer is always the same, of course, if the other option is a true sophomore who clearly isn't as good.
Right? Never mind the results even, the logic itself is broken. Both QBs would be making their SEC road game debuts... and I'd wager that at this point the difference in snaps b/t Jennings and Harris isn't very big at this point, anyway, without going back and counting.
And then there's what you said - "experience" is just a factor that contributes to production, if a less experienced QB is producing more yards and points then you clearly should start him.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:48 am to 7thWardTiger
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he can make every throw
Some dude on here laughed when I said he had an NFL arm a couple of weeks ago
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:48 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Throwing Harris out there right off the bat is an easy way to get him rattled.
Do not want.
Recipe for disaster.
Yeah, let's bring him in down 21-0. That will be much easier for him.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:49 am to RogerTheShrubber
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May not hurt to run AJ out for the first series or two.
It's not like it matters. We're going to run the ball 6 times in a row anyway.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:50 am to lsutothetop
Les will start Jennings, we will find ourselves down early, and Harris will come in on the road and everyone will expect him to pull us out the hole. That's asking a lot for a freshman in a hostile environment on the road. And when it doesn't happen, then what? You start Harris and don't put all that pressure on him by putting him in the game when we are behind.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:51 am to Tigercat
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Jennings starting the game can be an OK decision for the team, if you want to alleviate pressure from Harris
Exactly what is in my mind but even if Jennings has his bearings right again Harris should get as many snaps.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:53 am to wilceaux
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Yeah, let's bring him in down 21-0. That will be much easier for him.
Christ on a cracker you're being a dildo.
Jennings comes out, hands off a few times, makes a run or two, maybe a safe throw on the first series or go deep then play Harris the rest of the way.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:59 am to Tigercat
what true road game has jennings played in?
he hasn't. both QB's are green in that regard.
he hasn't. both QB's are green in that regard.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 12:01 pm to monsterballads
I don't get the whole alleviating pressure thing by him not starting
How many drives are we willing to waste with Jennings at QB with no production to alleviate pressure from the guy that can move the ball?
Is 3 3 and outs acceptable to start the game? I'm just wondering here.
You could always alleviate pressure by calling it conservative with Harris starting.
How many drives are we willing to waste with Jennings at QB with no production to alleviate pressure from the guy that can move the ball?
Is 3 3 and outs acceptable to start the game? I'm just wondering here.
You could always alleviate pressure by calling it conservative with Harris starting.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 12:02 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
Id bet jordan hare will be louder if they have a 14-0 lead off a couple of 3n outs or a turnover and then we run harris out.
There is no reason for us to put ourselves in a hole early with jennings. The only game Jennings has started the game with anything worth two fricks was sam houston state.
There is no reason for us to put ourselves in a hole early with jennings. The only game Jennings has started the game with anything worth two fricks was sam houston state.
This post was edited on 9/28/14 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 9/28/14 at 12:03 pm to 7thWardTiger
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The entire offensive playbook is open with this kid at the helm
The reason the kid hasn't been starting is because the opposite of this statement is true.
That being said, knowing the plays and not executing them effectively isn't much difference than not knowing them at all.
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