The House of Blue

At first, before I read the commentary, I'll admit that I didn't necessarily like the idea. BUT after reading the reasoning behind it, I also think starting Tolwes and playing to the teams' strengths (utilizing the WR core, etc) would be the best decision.

Good read.

If you read the article, it clearly makes a case as to why he should start. That is, PTs skill set is much the same as Smith's....a pocket passer. Our offense is geared toward that type of QB, not a dual-threat. Thus, a case can be made that PTs skill set matches our offense to a tee. Hence, you start him because you will be able to utilize more weapons (all of our WRs) with him in there, than with Whitlow......at least in theory.

I don't think there is one piece of info in the article that says start PT, for the sake of starting him.

I read the article and I understand that he's the same type QB as Smith, but, that doesn't make him ready. That's all I'm saying. I didn't say the article said start him just to start him, but, I know a lot of fans feel that way just because of all his hype coming in.

Just curious, and I dont know much about football, but y recruit a QB in Whitlow that is not condusive to the style of offense you are implementing. Just doesnt make sense to me. Just curious as to why that would be beneficial. Thanks

He was recruited as an athlete, not, neccessarily as a QB. He was told he would get a shot at QB 1st and that's what he's gotten, but, in the long run, he's a solid athlete capable of playing several different positions, WR, TE, DB, S, Slot, etc.. He's actually fared pretty well at QB thus far and I think he would be a great Wildcat type QB for certain situations during a game, but, not 100% sure, he's the best answer as a f/t starter. He may be, just haven't seen enough of him yet to make that determination...

As great coaches always say, "it's not who starts but who finishes." Does not matter who starts, but who gets in the flow the quickest, shows poise, makes less errors, and gives the WR and RB's chances to make plays.

Agree, play them both, it is not about starting, it is about giving the team the best chance to win in the 4th qtr., but that is not going to be an issue if we can't stop the run. Thankfully after this game GA appears to be the only game left that probably is not winable. I think Towles will be starter within the next couple of games.

Play them both until one of them gets hurt and then what? Really the tandem QB system never works for long because one or the other gets hurt and then you are left with just another excuse for the media to write a BadJuJu story on how Joker "can;t get a break".

You took my thought! Agree 100%!

Yes, and UL did OK with true freshman Teddy Bridgewater last year, too. Of course, he's playing in the Big Least and not the SEC, but it's not the end of the world.

How about messenger QBs. I remember back in the day that some coaches used messenger guards to bring in the plays. You could have your QB on the sideline instructing him on the next play. IMO this would seem a good system for two young QBs.

Not read the article...but looking from afar...It makes the most sense to me to utilize both QB's...But run vastly different packages.

PT suits the no-huddle spread passing attack (in the mold of the UK O w/ Smith). JW fits the spread option - Wildcat - dual threat attack that can also be ran from UK's base sets (like what Joker&Co have tried to do w/ Newton - quite unsuccessfully I might add). I could also envision a little Dual QB - Pistol sets (much like LaMonroe used against Baylor) but I doubt our staff is that creative.

Either way...UK has an uphill battle on their hands.