Poll: Next Years Starter QB
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Star maybe has more talent, but theres a lot to be said about being in the system for 3 full years. I think its going to go to McElroy.
It will be wide-open, of course, but I'm betting GM will walk out of spring with the starting position firmly in his grasp...
I really hope that McElroy does well enough to secure the top spot next season (not that the others do worse, that Greg does really well). Nothing against the other qbs but Greg has the most game experience (duh). With the other pieces we have returning I think we have a chance to have another outstanding year and an experienced qb will make it easier.
I'll preface my answer w/better to wait until this season is all played out before questions like this should be asked. That as a given, CS & CMac will make that call & I will gleefully nod my head in approval, shake my pom-poms, & cheer "Shish-Qumbaya!" - NO MATTER WHO it is that the staff evaluates as coming out on top... FWIW, I think it'll be McElroy who will lead the way going into the spring - I'm clueless after that. R!T!R!
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Regardless, we can expect a drop-off offensively in 2009. We will lose Caldwell and (probably) Andre to the NFL. Bring in a new QB with a new OL, and you've got problems in the SEC. Fortunately, the schedule brings most of our toughest games to Bryant-Denny, where we are slowly rebuilding a bona fide home field advantage.
2010 however, and 2011 after that, could be really special if the current staff stays together and recruiting continues to be dominant.
2010 however, and 2011 after that, could be really special if the current staff stays together and recruiting continues to be dominant.
Then again we were supposed to be 9-3 (at best) this year, UT and AU were supposed to be great and UGA was the preseason #1. So much for being able to predict the future eh? Who knows what next year holds, we could be even better on offense next year. I know we expected our O-Line to be a little weak and Terry Grant to be our starting running back this year too! As long as everyone does their jobs, we'll be fine. . .
I trust that with the recruiting classes CNS has been rounding up, and the way some true freshmen have stepped up this year, there will not be a drop off on offense or defense next year. I'm not taking anything away from Andre or JPW, but the future is so bright I can barely see the keyboard to type this.
RTR!
Really? I could have sworn Coach Mac has been here for at least 10!
C'mon give me a little more credit than that.
I mean a college system, going against college players everyday, going through a college strength and conditioning program, living in a college atmosphere and walking on a college-sideline day after day. Star's never been in a game, so I don't expect his first time to walk on the field to be as a starter. Do I think he'll be a good QB? Yes, in time, but I think Greg's experience puts him above Star.
Not to mention the kids got talent, he broke all of Chase Daniels records in high school.
Think he was referring to 3 years on the team in general. In 1AA football at Alabama system.
The future is very bright, indeed. I'm just pointing out that when you lose senior leadership of that caliber, it's hard to replace. LSU is struggling this year because of so much youth at key positions. Frankly, so is Auburn (but there are other latent problems with that program that have nothing to do with talent and experience).
I think that Star Jackson has more physical talent than McElroy, but I don't see Saban or McElwain putting him in unless he shows more poise than McElroy.
At the moment, our offense is going to ride the legs of our running backs for the majority of the plays. They'll want a QB with the game management skills and that usually takes a while to pick up, so the player with more playing time and more time in the system is probably the better bet. He'll also likely have a bit more influence among his teammates, so the leadership is more likely to come from him.
As our receivers better learn their roles, the QBs role on our team is going to shift somewhat so that they are going to be asked to provide more beyond just the leadership and game management. If McElroy can sufficiently provide that extra dimension, then he'll continue to hold the position.
At the moment, our offense is going to ride the legs of our running backs for the majority of the plays. They'll want a QB with the game management skills and that usually takes a while to pick up, so the player with more playing time and more time in the system is probably the better bet. He'll also likely have a bit more influence among his teammates, so the leadership is more likely to come from him.
As our receivers better learn their roles, the QBs role on our team is going to shift somewhat so that they are going to be asked to provide more beyond just the leadership and game management. If McElroy can sufficiently provide that extra dimension, then he'll continue to hold the position.
I would think a step down in Offensive production would be expected next year. We will like you said lose Andre (Most likely), Caldwell, Wilson, and both tight ends McCall, and Walker. The thing is though the defense may be a ferocious one next year. So next years team probably wont need to score as much. I think a 9-10 win season atleast and then watch out from 2010 on...
I believe that the scout team can change weekly to best match the next opponent. Star was likely running it because he best matched the Arky State QB in his abilities. That being said, it wouldn't surprise me to see him start next year. It's all according to how he competes and how well he manages the offense.
I'd be very surprised if Star starts next year. If he does, it probably means he is even more talented that we are hoping. However, I do think we'll start seeing some exciting cameo play by Star and some of the other great athletic talent that is flooding in. All very exciting!!!
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