There’s a lot of NFL data emerging on this. Completion percentages are up because of shorter throws downfield. Not sure if similar data exists in NCAA, but Philo’s completion percentage is pretty good considering his yds in the air.
Yeah, it's like comparing 2-point vs. 3-point shot percentages in basketball. Many of Philo's throws are downfield shots under pressure, often in third and long, that have a higher difficulty than the short lobs King has been doing. Not to take anything away from King's outstanding stats, but Philo's relatively low completion percentage is a reflection of the situations he's been put in and I think he should be graded on a curve.
Bingo. As I've said before, if Philo wins the job next fall - and if King moves on he has the inside track - expect to see Jameis Winston, pert deux. We'll have to find a way to get Haynes the holes he needs, but that'll be all it'll take.
We did run a different scheme when he was in = throw under route to stockton and chunk it long to singleton. For the new scheme we will need some better running back , ol run blocking, and tight end that can get open, because stockton is not a burner like king. They change offense in 24 to match talent.
Keeps uga guessing as well.
SHHHHH, we’re playing mind games with UGa on this thread…..shut up!!
Some of us are playing mind games on ourselves.
Did Aaron Philo punk you out of your lunch money?
Seriously though...here is why I am very impressed with the talent/potential of Aaron:
Not at all. I’m just a realist and have seen this movie way too many times as a Tech fan. Get all hyped about a player because of a few moments; only to watch the bulk of you guys turn on the kid because we as fans have placed ungodly expectations on said player. All I want if for us fans to stop putting the cart before the horse. We have a starting QB that’s arguably the best player on the team, yet we are ready to write him off because of a couple of moments from the new guy.
Wrong, today, right now he is the very best QB we have, who knows about next year, shoulders and transfers are both tricky things to predict
I have also seen the same movie you have. I am observing talent and potential. In my observation we have a generational talent on our hands. I do not think he is going to disappoint us unless he gets hurt or someone throws Manning level cash at him. If he is a bust, I will gladly eat crow.
A lot of great points, and I agree with the bulk of them…but that last paragraph seems to insinuate that we are in win now mode and going into next year Philo is the best person for that (maybe and hopefully I’m interpreting that wrong). If that’s the case I don’t agree with that at all. Every QB that comes into our program I hope that they eventually become the best that ever came through, so please dont interpret me suggesting everyone hold their horses as me not believing in the kid.
Ok big fella.
I was talking about this year only. In other threads I have lamented burning Philo's redshirt this year for one extra game, but others have been very adamant that we need to play for today and let the future take care of itself. I can see both arguments.
I don't think people by any means are writing King off. But the truth is if he can't pass, we will struggle to move the ball. A healthy KIng is a whole different conversation.
