Oliver

[Whiskey_Clear]

I think we beat USF if he stays in that game. We don’t need to pass when things are going as well as they did tonight.

Marshall isn’t why we lost in Tampa.

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

The offense hits much quicker with Oliver which causes fits for the opposing D. You can’t go back to Marshall now, no way no how.

I agree. But what happens when they put ten in the box? I hope CPJ has an answer.

 

[GTFLETCH]

Marshall isn’t why we lost in Tampa.

You are correct, there were a whole host of reasons why we lost, however down by three Marshall had a chance to put the team on his back (just like in 2017) and on that drive when we were down by three he instead of a game winning drive he throws a INT... He does not have the "It" factor of JFN, JeT, Joe, Goose.... Or even Tevin for that matter....

Marshall is an AB, who has a ton of heart and stepped up and played out of position.... With Tobias, Graham and Yates coming in the future seems bright, playing Marshall going forward does not help the program one bit!

 

[LibertyTurns]

A huge knock a lot of the fans (maybe some in here that want TO to start) had on TaQuan was with his bad choices on keeps instead of pitching. We haven't really seen if TO has the pitch down or how well he can do it at game speed. I do think he should get reps for UNC but they now have game tape on him which VT didn't really have much of. Everything is a chess match at this level.

The biggest problem with Tevin was his “IT” factor normally occurred from about 2 mins to 30 secs left in the game too early. If only he had that extra IT which enabled him to bleed the entire clock down so we didn’t launch the vaunted prevent D to prevent us from winning.

 

[LongforDodd]

It also could be that CPJ is planning on moving TQ back to A back.

For the last 4 games of his career? He is a RS Sr, isn't he?

 

[Lavoisier]

We also would be left with a depth chart of TO, a true freshman, and a walk-on. TaQuan isn't moving.

 

[jgtengineer]

I agree. But what happens when they put ten in the box? I hope CPJ has an answer.

Run an sweep leavws you 10 to block 10 and oliver one on one with a safety

 

[Chas_Jacket]

Good article on Oliver in AJC.

https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/...rsday-looked-familiar/dFOvPvMc8Qe6srmHcXIxkL/

 

[dmurdock]

I really like the idea of starting Marshall and letting defenses see him for a couple of series then bring in Oliver. Then play Oliver until the D can shut him down. If they do bring Marshall back.

This is what I would like to see. Defenses already have their hands full preparing for the triple option. Now throw in a power package where we bring the receivers in tight and everyone just drive blocks while we run QB sweeps left and right.

 

[GTonTop88]

If it’s even remotely close between TO and TM, I think TO should start the rest of the year.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

You are correct, there were a whole host of reasons why we lost, however down by three Marshall had a chance to put the team on his back (just like in 2017) and on that drive when we were down by three he instead of a game winning drive he throws a INT... He does not have the "It" factor of JFN, JeT, Joe, Goose.... Or even Tevin for that matter....

Marshall is an AB, who has a ton of heart and stepped up and played out of position.... With Tobias, Graham and Yates coming in the future seems bright, playing Marshall going forward does not help the program one bit!

He’s an option qb not an Aback. But you know better than the guy who invented the offense.

 

[lv20gt]

He’s an option qb not an Aback. But you know better than the guy who invented the offense.

Then why did that guy start him at AB?

 

[ibeattetris]

Then why did that guy start him at AB?

Because we had depth at qb and tqm might be the best runner on our team. That doesn’t mean he isn’t also the best qb on the team now.

 

[Animal02]

If it’s even remotely close between TO and TM, I think TO should start the rest of the year.

And Vlad was so much better than Tevon

 

[GTonTop88]

And Vlad was so much better than Tevon

?? Not sure what point your trying to prove?

 

[lv20gt]

Because we had depth at qb and tqm might be the best runner on our team. That doesn’t mean he isn’t also the best qb on the team now.

So he had better Qbs on the team so coach played a QB at AB? Interesting concept.

 

[ibeattetris]

So he had better Qbs on the team so coach played a QB at AB? Interesting concept.

And Matthew Jordan played WR. Where exactly is the confusion here?

 

[year_of_the_swarm]

Have to start Oliver... you can't deny his talent and impact on the offense. He's bigger and stronger, and the offense just responds to him. He is a legit all-star in the making for G-Tech.

I also believe if Oliver stayed in the game, they beat USF and the team is 5-3 or better at this point.

 

[lv20gt]

And Matthew Jordan played WR. Where exactly is the confusion here?

So again, our coach has a history of playing QBs at other positions? Interesting concept.

 

[ibeattetris]

So again, our coach has a history of playing QBs at other positions? Interesting concept.

Our coach has a history of putting his best athletes on the field and giving his best athletes a chance at QB. Plenty of teams recruit QBs that wind up playing other positions. We just happen to give them an actual shot at QB first.