How Tech plans to use its QBs against South Florida ...

Who will lead the first offensive series for GT?

  • Lucas Johnson

    Votes: 24 13.3%

  • Tobias Oliver

    Votes: 115 63.9%

  • James Graham

    Votes: 41 22.8%
  • Total voters
    180
  • Poll closed .
bobongo

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GT_05 said:
Patenaude’s willingness to switch out QBs worries the crap out of me. QBs have to get a feel for the game which requires multiple downs and multiple possessions. Even though Lucas looked timid, we only saw him for one possession which may not be an indicator of his potential. As many on here have said, I agree that Graham looked the best but he didn’t face Clemson’s best so this might not be a good indicator of his potential either. My opinion: right or wrong you gotta race with whatever you bring to the track...and let’s go to the track with ONE QB.


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But the flip side of that is sticking with one QB even though he doesn't work out like you imagined or hoped.
Or leaving someone on the bench who probably deserves at least a shot, the side effect of which could cause players to lose faith in your decision.
Or going with one QB based on practice even though you yourself aren't sure which one will be best until you've seen them under game conditions.
Or leaving an inexperienced guy on the bench even though he has a bigger upside potential if he only had more reps.
Or going with one experienced guy when it might be wise to get the second-stringer some meaningful work just in case.

Lots goes into this. Sometimes the right guy is clear cut and sometimes you have to find out who's going to be best in the long run based on game day results.
Maybe he knows who he thinks or hopes will emerge, but the guy just needs some seasoning before getting thrown to the wolves. Lots to think about here. The season is still very young.
 
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SteamWhistle said:
Would be funny to see Lucas or James in first half throw a couple pics then Tobias come in and run for 300 in 2nd half.
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I don't think that's funny at all. In fact, I question your GT fandom for even suggesting it.

I'm keeping an eye on you...:cautious:
 
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For the record, I think Oliver will start. If he doesn’t produce, then we will switch to someone else.

I just wanna see an offense that offends and a defense that defends.
 
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bobongo said:
But the flip side of that is sticking with one QB even though he doesn't work out like you imagined or hoped.
Or leaving someone on the bench who probably deserves at least a shot, the side effect of which could cause players to lose faith in your decision.
Or going with one QB based on practice even though you yourself aren't sure which one will be best until you've seen them under game conditions.
Or leaving an inexperienced guy on the bench even though he has a bigger upside potential if he only had more reps.
Or going with one experienced guy when it might be wise to get the second-stringer some meaningful work just in case.

Lots goes into this. Sometimes the right guy is clear cut and sometimes you have to find out who's going to be best in the long run based on game day results.
Maybe he knows who he thinks or hopes will emerge, but the guy just needs some seasoning before getting thrown to the wolves. Lots to think about here. The season is still very young.
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I agree with your points. My beef is with the in-game switches between three QBs. Play one (preferred) against USF, maybe two. If that doesn’t work, try another one the next week. I’ve never seen a three QB switch and I’ve only seen one two QB switch that I thought was somewhat successful, David Greene and D.J. Shockley.

His unwillingness to narrow this down to two QBs, at most, makes me think that he believes he doesn’t have anyone who can run HIS offense.


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wesgt123 said:
I must say, I expected the start of football season to calm everyone down. It has now caused even more divide than the off-season has.

Will Tech fans ever get along? Who knows...stay tuned for next season. Or the next 10 seasons.

A few buzzwords/phrases to stir everyone up...


CGC IS ALL HYPE.
SAME OLD OFFENSE.
PANDERING TO RECRUITS.
JAMES GRAHAM SHOULD START.
LUCAS JOHNSON SHOULD START.
TOBIAS OLIVER SHOULD START AGAINST USF.
WE DONT HAVE ENOUGH NAVY BLUE IN OUR UNIS.
TRIPLE OPTION.
I LOVE WHEN WE RUN FROM THE SHOTGUN ON SHORT DOWNS.
BRENT KEY IS A TRAITOR.
CPJ LOYALIST.
CGC FANBOYS.
SNOWFLAKES.
OLD FARTS.
NO ONE WILL EVER ACCOMPLISH MORE THAN CPJ.
CGC WILL GET ACC COACH OF THE YEAR
DUKE WILL WIN THE COASTAL.
CGC HAD A NICE DEFENSIVE GAMEPLAN. DOESNT HAVE THE HORSES.
CPJ LEFT US NO TALENT.
MIAMI IS A SCHOOL OF CULTURE BASED EFFORT.
MIAMI HAS THE MOST LOVEABLE FANS.
I HATE WHEN ESPN PUSHES THEIR POLITICAL AGENDA AND RUINS SPORTS.
LETS START POLITICAL THREADS ON A SPORTS FAN PAGE.
HIJACK EVERY THREAD WITH CPJ VS CGC

Did I miss any? I tried to include everyone, including myself. Please, feel free to add to the list.
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So true lol
 
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bobongo said:
But the flip side of that is sticking with one QB even though he doesn't work out like you imagined or hoped.
Or leaving someone on the bench who probably deserves at least a shot, the side effect of which could cause players to lose faith in your decision.
Or going with one QB based on practice even though you yourself aren't sure which one will be best until you've seen them under game conditions.
Or leaving an inexperienced guy on the bench even though he has a bigger upside potential if he only had more reps.
Or going with one experienced guy when it might be wise to get the second-stringer some meaningful work just in case.

Lots goes into this. Sometimes the right guy is clear cut and sometimes you have to find out who's going to be best in the long run based on game day results.
Maybe he knows who he thinks or hopes will emerge, but the guy just needs some seasoning before getting thrown to the wolves. Lots to think about here. The season is still very young.
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Truth.

Bama and Clemson both worked through QB rotations at the early part of last year and I don't think many people would say those coaches don't know what they're doing. They both wound up in the title game. Obviously fans will likely have more patience when you're winning regardless.

It's a tough decision with large stakes and I'm sure they want more info to inform that decision. Georgia Tech has had 14 drives this season spread across 3 QBs...all against the defending national champs. I bet you see all 3 again. At least I hope to. I want to see Graham more like everyone else but I also want to see Lucas with more of a shot. And I expect TO to start because we all saw what he could do against them last year.
 
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So what do you do if Tobias starts and is crushing it, scoring almost every drive, but the D is giving up points at the same rate? Do you switch qb's because you scripted it before the game, or do you ride the hot hand, er legs of Tobias because we can't afford not to score?
 
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dressedcheeseside said:
So what do you do if Tobias starts and is crushing it, scoring almost every drive, but the D is giving up points at the same rate? Do you switch qb's because you scripted it before the game, or do you ride the hot hand, er legs of Tobias because we can't afford not to score?
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I vote we make you coach at that point. Seems like a nightmare only Cheese can wake us up from lol

Or the more reasonable option is bring back Ted Roof as DC mid game.

Sorry, guys. I’m out of hypothetical brain power til the season is over.
 

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bobongo said:
But the flip side of that is sticking with one QB even though he doesn't work out like you imagined or hoped.
Or leaving someone on the bench who probably deserves at least a shot, the side effect of which could cause players to lose faith in your decision.
Or going with one QB based on practice even though you yourself aren't sure which one will be best until you've seen them under game conditions.
Or leaving an inexperienced guy on the bench even though he has a bigger upside potential if he only had more reps.
Or going with one experienced guy when it might be wise to get the second-stringer some meaningful work just in case.

Lots goes into this. Sometimes the right guy is clear cut and sometimes you have to find out who's going to be best in the long run based on game day results.
Maybe he knows who he thinks or hopes will emerge, but the guy just needs some seasoning before getting thrown to the wolves. Lots to think about here. The season is still very young.
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It is the practice reps that become the problem....if you have 3 QBs taking snaps with the 1st string...you aren't goi g to get enough
 
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Animal02 said:
It is the practice reps that become the problem....if you have 3 QBs taking snaps with the 1st string...you aren't goi g to get enough
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That is a problem. But it might be (might be) a necessary problem, depending on the circumstances.
 
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