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<blockquote data-quote="lv20gt" data-source="post: 619625" data-attributes="member: 2299"><p>Hard to say. I'm sure he'll get his chance, but I wouldn't say he will, or should, get the bulk of the snaps. In regards to the Clemson game, as has been stated, he was playing against backups in a game that was already decided. Now, their back ups are talented, and there are reasons to be hopeful based on his play, but they aren't the same level as the starters, and with the game decided it's hard to maintain the same level of intensity. But we don't really have a good idea how the different circumstances impacted his vs Oliver's play as well as the playcalling. </p><p></p><p>The other dynamic at play is that this decision might not be entirely based on the skills of the QB directly. Currently, the way this team has been put together favors running the ball, and Oliver is our best running QB, and imo best runner overall. His number against clemson don't look great, but he lost 18 yards on sacks, and another 11 on a busted play where the back ( I believe it was Griffin) wasn't aware he was to get the ball. Without those 3 he had 17 carries for 85 carries good for a 5 ypc (not saying the other plays don't count but rather they don't really say anything about the running game). So Oliver brings an advantage on running plays, while Griffin likely brings an advantage on passing plays. The concern is does the advantage that Griffin brings, both directly and through the threat of the pass, outweigh the advantage Oliver brings on plays that the rest of the team is also more suited to run? It's not an easy question. </p><p></p><p>The last thing to consider is how much do you play for this game vs long term. I think it's likely that Oliver gives us the best chance to beat USF, but another QB likely would give us a better chance either later in the year, or next year/year after. </p><p></p><p>Either way, I'm sure he'll get an opportunity (as I think LJ will as well).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lv20gt, post: 619625, member: 2299"] Hard to say. I'm sure he'll get his chance, but I wouldn't say he will, or should, get the bulk of the snaps. In regards to the Clemson game, as has been stated, he was playing against backups in a game that was already decided. Now, their back ups are talented, and there are reasons to be hopeful based on his play, but they aren't the same level as the starters, and with the game decided it's hard to maintain the same level of intensity. But we don't really have a good idea how the different circumstances impacted his vs Oliver's play as well as the playcalling. The other dynamic at play is that this decision might not be entirely based on the skills of the QB directly. Currently, the way this team has been put together favors running the ball, and Oliver is our best running QB, and imo best runner overall. His number against clemson don't look great, but he lost 18 yards on sacks, and another 11 on a busted play where the back ( I believe it was Griffin) wasn't aware he was to get the ball. Without those 3 he had 17 carries for 85 carries good for a 5 ypc (not saying the other plays don't count but rather they don't really say anything about the running game). So Oliver brings an advantage on running plays, while Griffin likely brings an advantage on passing plays. The concern is does the advantage that Griffin brings, both directly and through the threat of the pass, outweigh the advantage Oliver brings on plays that the rest of the team is also more suited to run? It's not an easy question. The last thing to consider is how much do you play for this game vs long term. I think it's likely that Oliver gives us the best chance to beat USF, but another QB likely would give us a better chance either later in the year, or next year/year after. Either way, I'm sure he'll get an opportunity (as I think LJ will as well). [/QUOTE]
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