I don't have time to read all of War and Peace here, but I'd just like to say that I agree with those who feel Jackson V isn't the answer. His scrambling talents are not elite enough to overcome the bad habits we saw all preseason (like throwing downfield while backpedaling? sheesh) and bad instincts (repeatedly finding an empty spot on …
I don't have time to read all of War and Peace here, but I'd just like to say that I agree with those who feel Jackson V isn't the answer. His scrambling talents are not elite enough to overcome the bad habits we saw all preseason (like throwing downfield while backpedaling? sheesh) and bad instincts (repeatedly finding an empty spot on the field to throw the ball to - can't have been the receiver's fault all of those times). In spite of how stagnant the offense looked early under Finley, and the apparent spark provided by Jackson's entry into the game, I feel our best chance to win would have been to let Finley find his comfort zone and eventually/actually hit those open receivers that Spavital's offense provided in the 2nd half.
Could not say it any better. Jackson is not a confident or competent passer -- he looks confused in the pocket and starts running backwards almost immediately. That said, the play calling did not fit for the defense. Auburn just stacked the box and dared our mediocre o-line and RBs to beat them. What about some slants/medium depth crossing routes where Jerimiah can use his size to get some easy-ish yards and keep the LBs honest.
I don't have time to read all of War and Peace here, but I'd just like to say that I agree with those who feel Jackson V isn't the answer. His scrambling talents are not elite enough to overcome the bad habits we saw all preseason (like throwing downfield while backpedaling? sheesh) and bad instincts (repeatedly finding an empty spot on the field to throw the ball to - can't have been the receiver's fault all of those times). In spite of how stagnant the offense looked early under Finley, and the apparent spark provided by Jackson's entry into the game, I feel our best chance to win would have been to let Finley find his comfort zone and eventually/actually hit those open receivers that Spavital's offense provided in the 2nd half.
Could not say it any better. Jackson is not a confident or competent passer -- he looks confused in the pocket and starts running backwards almost immediately. That said, the play calling did not fit for the defense. Auburn just stacked the box and dared our mediocre o-line and RBs to beat them. What about some slants/medium depth crossing routes where Jerimiah can use his size to get some easy-ish yards and keep the LBs honest.
Successful college football in the modern age must have a dual threat QB.
Not that I agree with this blanket statement, but if so, then let's go get one.