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re: Van Buren...I don’t understand why he isn't even given an opportunity

Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:15 pm to
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
37594 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:15 pm to
I’ve always considered it good coaching form to give your backup QB some reps whenever possible.
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
32291 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:16 pm to
MVB won't be starting at QB next season. There's a reason he's a backup

You know who also looked good against Southeastern. Nussmeier
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 10:16 pm
Posted by Crab trapper12
Member since Oct 2021
464 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:19 pm to
Nuss wearing 18 has a lot to do with this situation I feel
Posted by js1591
Member since Jan 2020
2826 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:20 pm to
Nuss is better?

Q: How mamy interceptions has Nuss thrown so far?
Posted by Mats86
Member since Mar 2021
5363 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:40 pm to
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This is what bothers me the most. We have a legit running QB threat on the bench, yet we continue to run a zone read from the 3 yard line with Nuss

MVB ran 69 times for -12 yards in 2024 and completed 55% of his passes.
His “running ability” does not make up for his lack of performance in the passing game. Huss hasn’t been great, but throwing MVB in because the o line can’t figure out the blocking scheme isn’t going to solve anything. MVB isn’t in because Kelly is trying to win, not develop.
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
66235 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:44 pm to
We’ve gone full bananas with the MVB is Micheal Vick shite. Reminds me of when Finley took over for a couple games in 2020 everyone thought he was a runner when the kid’s 40 time could be measured with a sun dial.
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 10:44 pm
Posted by Mats86
Member since Mar 2021
5363 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:50 pm to
There is always a solution on the bench…
Speaking of, who is your projection for mystery injury/suspension on the basketball team this year?
Posted by ibleedpurpleandgold.
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2013
382 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 10:55 pm to
He is a door threat, which is a positive however there is a reason why he was not heavily recruited out of high school
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
66235 posts
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:08 pm to
“Reed’s just not the same after that devastating ACL” we’ll have to give him another year since his All-American player didn’t come back at 100%.”
Posted by nwallb9
Member since Oct 2024
313 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 3:10 am to
I really think Nuss has a strong chance of getting injured in this game. A&M has legit pass rushers for 3rd down and Chester and Davis at tackle are gonna be in hell all night. Nuss is no threat to run either so it’s gonna be hit after hit every play. Van Buren is gonna get snaps in this game.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
25902 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 5:04 am to
Same reason Nuss wasn't given a chance when JD5 struggled year 1
Posted by SwampdogDC
Member since Jan 2005
1877 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 5:14 am to
Go watch the entire Miss St @ Ga game from last year. Stats don’t always paint the picture. He is more that capable and deserves a chance considering the ship is sinking.
Posted by FATBOY TIGER
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2016
12878 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 5:17 am to
Neither QB would start on another SEC team.
Posted by Gdellinger
Member since Dec 2024
686 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 5:21 am to
Maybe he asked for a red shirt so he can transfer next year. That's all I got
Posted by Ebridg3
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Sep 2016
2957 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 5:29 am to
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They’ll go buy one


I kind of hate this.

There are great or have been great QBs in the portal, but we are missing on the best of the best talent which is the 5*.

What if the best QB is a 3 star this year?
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
27136 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 5:41 am to
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did not prepare one iota to defend against a QB who can run. Brian Kelly is such a pussy for not making the move.
The fact that Kelly wont even tease Van Buren at QB JUST to force the other team to scheme, practice & worry about a running QB tells you what you need to know about Kelley "strategic thinking process" (or late thereof)

Kelley the Clown probably still thinks the opposition is scared of Nuss....Update at 5-2.........they aint.
Posted by SwampdogDC
Member since Jan 2005
1877 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 6:01 am to
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The fact that Kelly wont even tease Van Buren at QB JUST to force the other team to scheme, practice & worry about a running QB tells you what you need to know about Kelley "strategic thinking process" (or late thereof)


Yes, give him a series or two a game, then talk about using him more in pressers to make other team waste time in practice. That’s what an elite coach would do
This post was edited on 10/22/25 at 9:10 am
Posted by Doug_H
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2013
2656 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 6:16 am to
Promise of a redshirt season is the only thing that makes sense that we have only seen him the 1 time very late against Southeastern, otherwise he should have been the starter for that game alone. That would have allowed Nuss a week to heal up before the Ole Miss game the following week which was then followed with the bye week prior to the South Carolina game. That would have given Nuss 2 weeks of rest in a 3 week period, and allowed MVB to get significant practice reps along with a chance to start and develop some chemistry with the offense to gauge what he has to offer.
Posted by ShockG082
Member since Sep 2021
824 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 6:18 am to
Bc if he adds that spark and we win, BK will look like a fool, we will scream I told you so and the chances of BK getting fired and collecting $50 goes out the window.
Posted by Higgysmalls
Ft Lauderdale
Member since Jun 2016
7653 posts
Posted on 10/22/25 at 6:40 am to
Because coach Jelly got Nuss to co.e back promising it would be his team.

Also if MVB does good than Jelly will look like a dumbass
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