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I'm a little worried, I hope Brisset throws one heck of a game.
I'm a little worried, I hope Brisset throws one heck of a game.
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Driskel doubtful
- Thread starter Leakfan12
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The Gators will find a way. Maybe JB will surprise us against the mighty Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
NaffGutts
Gator Fan
You guys need to remember that JB was a top QB prospect too, get out of the "starter" vs "back-up" mentality of not being good enough, Tebow was discovered when he was in a back-up position. I think Brisset will do just fine, if not better, as far as passing. Of course he will be a little tense just because it's his first start, but he has been watching and learning all season, also a perk to being back-up is calling plays for coach on the sideline, so he knows the playbook very well and i think he will have an awesome first game, I might even walk out further on the branch and suggest JD might need to start worrying about his job as starter too.
I'll be back to say "told ya so" lol
I'll be back to say "told ya so" lol
Guess I fall somewhere between the above outlooks. I'm not really that worried about this next game: It's not like we've been relying on our passing game to get wins this year, and young Brisset is not without experience as a starter (plus all the rest of the points covered by NF above). I WOULD be more concerned if it turned out Driskel couldn't go again by FSU, but it doesn't sound like that is likely to be the case. This goes to the other point, NF's suggestion that JD "might find himself worrying about his OWN job"--which I am pretty confident just will NOT be a consideration up the road: Nothing short of some dazzling 350+yd., multi-TD showcase in the 'NOLES-game might lead there, and as I've said, I doubt there'll be even the opportunity for that. Brisset quite possibly may start this weekend, but I doubt the game plan will be outlandishly more pass-oriented than it has been up 'til now. Whatever the game plan was going to be, you can expect a conservative version of it with the back-up in there--and that IS what Brisset is, no matter how close the original competition and well-thought of he continues to be. We're lucky to have him now, but Driskel was given the starting job for several strong reasons, and I am pretty certain that as soon as he is healthy enough to start again, he'll be given the job once more. They'll hold him out for the sake of his long term health, if necessary, but that's all.
Regarding this game, I trust we'll be "dialed in" this weekend in a way we HAVEN'T been for a while...I think it's safe to anticipate that all three squads will be alert and "taking care of business". The big focus will be on our O-line, who will be expected to do a better, more consistent job of run AND pass-blocking. It's a matter of both pride AND preparation, and time's running out on this group's performance on both fronts. We NEED their tightening up NOW. I think they'll be OK against JU--and as long as they are, we'll be fine. Hopefully, a solid performance on Saturday will put us on track for a strong finish to the season.
Regarding this game, I trust we'll be "dialed in" this weekend in a way we HAVEN'T been for a while...I think it's safe to anticipate that all three squads will be alert and "taking care of business". The big focus will be on our O-line, who will be expected to do a better, more consistent job of run AND pass-blocking. It's a matter of both pride AND preparation, and time's running out on this group's performance on both fronts. We NEED their tightening up NOW. I think they'll be OK against JU--and as long as they are, we'll be fine. Hopefully, a solid performance on Saturday will put us on track for a strong finish to the season.
At this point, JB should just go nuts and sling the ball down the field as if he has nothing to lose. If that wakes up the offense, then we should be well on our way.
One more thing. Jacoby Brissett just needs to look at film from earlier in the season to master the three phases of Florida Gator offense:
- Drop back into a five-step drop and try not to let the opposing defensive end take the delayed handoff to Gillislee.
- Complete a long pass for a touchdown, then erase the points after a penalty on Nixon, Halapio, or C. Burton.
- Throw a long pass to a wide open receiver only to have it dropped.
I agree, as indicated--but of course, the truth is that THIS might as well be a joke, too--his job, as starter, will be "to manage the offense"--whatever the hell that is supposed to be, which isn't likely to look a whole lot different from what we've seen until now...Come to think of it, when I stop to think about it, maybe THIS deserves the "Ha Ha"-icon signifying the joke-comment, and the OTHER one be regarded as a serious appraisal of our "once-and-future" offense.
(Hmmm...Interestingly, above it is ME who appears to be offering a serious, even slightly-optimistic view of our team and its approach to the next game and opponent, and beyond--while y'all are at various places down that road of dark humor and sarcasm I normally call "home". Got a feeling I'll be joining you there soon, though...)
He does, a game which they better not lost to FCS JSU.
Again: Funny, but all too true.
