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backup QB - Herm61 - 11-09-2015 10:05 AM
I don't understand why a backup QB doesn't play in blowouts.
RE: backup QB - WM Beancounter - 11-09-2015 10:40 AM
You could say that about every position on the field. But, then again, I have been saying that about Jimmye's teams for 30 years.
It seems incredible to me that William and Mary is 7-2, and has numerous blowout victories to its credit, and yet has a backup quarterback that has thrown exactly one pass this season. If Cluley gets hurt at any point, we are in deep ****.
RE: backup QB - wanm65 - 11-09-2015 10:44 AM
(11-09-2015 10:40 AM)WM Beancounter Wrote: You could say that about every position on the field. But, then again, I have been saying that about Jimmye's teams for 30 years.
It seems incredible to me that William and Mary is 7-2, and has numerous blowout victories to its credit, and yet has a backup quarterback that has thrown exactly one pass this season. If Cluley gets hurt at any point, we are in deep ****.
RE: backup QB - Tribe4SF - 11-09-2015 11:18 AM
(11-09-2015 10:40 AM)WM Beancounter Wrote: You could say that about every position on the field. But, then again, I have been saying that about Jimmye's teams for 30 years.
Tribe played 50 guys at Elon. I understand about the QB question, but we routinely play a lot of people.
RE: backup QB - TribePride90 - 11-09-2015 11:31 AM
I have no idea why Cluley, Abdul Sabour, Anderson, or several of the offensive lineman played in the 4th quarter. Or really the 2nd half.
RE: backup QB - NC Tribe - 11-09-2015 11:39 AM
On the last offensive possession, I thought it was odd that Cluely was in handing off to the 3rd string tailback. I realize the backup QB would have just gotten practice taking a snap and turning around to hand off, but it seemed strange.
Do we have a deal where the backup QB might red shirt if not used?
Wake did that a few seasons ago, the #2 QB was a red shirt, unless the #1 was injured. The #3 did whatever mop up duty they had.
RE: backup QB - zablenoise - 11-09-2015 12:17 PM
McKee has already redshirted. So he's available to play.
RE: backup QB - wanm65 - 11-09-2015 12:23 PM
(11-09-2015 12:17 PM)zablenoise Wrote: McKee has already redshirted. So he's available to play.
So is Mosley.
RE: backup QB - Tribe1693 - 11-09-2015 12:24 PM
Does anyone know why Mosley came in for that one random series in the middle of the Hampton game? He rushed twice and on third down, I could have sworn he attempted a pass but the attempt is credited to Cluley on the play-by-play log.
Was that to get him on tape for the upcoming opponent (JMU), or was it an injury to Cluley? Seemed like a strange time to bring him in but then McKee (instead of Mosley) came in to mop up. Just curious while we are discussing backup QBs.
RE: backup QB - Paulbintheburg - 11-09-2015 12:28 PM
(11-09-2015 11:31 AM)TribePride90 Wrote: I have no idea why Cluley, Abdul Sabour, Anderson, or several of the offensive lineman played in the 4th quarter. Or really the 2nd half.
Dunn was getting most of the 4th qtr reps, and also keep in mind few teams have 2 #1TB's, those guys need touches too.
Most FCS schools have probably 2 at the most 3 quality back ups on either line. By quality it means guys that are ready to play. Just because you carry 11-13 olinemen, doesn't mean they are all ready to play.
I would argue putting the #2 qb in with other backups, against a team who still has 1's in, is probably not the best idea, unless you are up by 30+.
RE: backup QB - WM Beancounter - 11-09-2015 12:33 PM
(11-09-2015 12:24 PM)Tribe1693 Wrote: Does anyone know why Mosley came in for that one random series in the middle of the Hampton game? He rushed twice and on third down, I could have sworn he attempted a pass but the attempt is credited to Cluley on the play-by-play log.
I noticed when he came in, also. On his 2 runs, it looked like the plays were designed runs, ie when Saboor takes a direct snap. Moseley didn't even glance downfield. And he came out for 3rd down, yielding to Cluley.
RE: backup QB - gotribe89 - 11-09-2015 12:48 PM
looked to me like Cluley was briefly banged up and just needed to get re-wrapped, looked at by the training staff, etc.
RE: backup QB - Tribe1693 - 11-09-2015 01:09 PM
Thanks both for the info and clarification.
RE: backup QB - TribePride90 - 11-09-2015 02:04 PM
(11-09-2015 12:28 PM)Paulbintheburg Wrote:(11-09-2015 11:31 AM)TribePride90 Wrote: I have no idea why Cluley, Abdul Sabour, Anderson, or several of the offensive lineman played in the 4th quarter. Or really the 2nd half.
Dunn was getting most of the 4th qtr reps, and also keep in mind few teams have 2 #1TB's, those guys need touches too.
Most FCS schools have probably 2 at the most 3 quality back ups on either line. By quality it means guys that are ready to play. Just because you carry 11-13 olinemen, doesn't mean they are all ready to play.
I would argue putting the #2 qb in with other backups, against a team who still has 1's in, is probably not the best idea, unless you are up by 30+.
Good points -- it was 34-6 for a lot of the 4th quarter though and I can't really understand why they could not bring one of the other QBs to hand off and at least get Jones and Martinelli out of the game.
RE: backup QB - Rocco - 11-09-2015 03:30 PM
(11-09-2015 12:24 PM)Tribe1693 Wrote: Does anyone know why Mosley came in for that one random series in the middle of the Hampton game? He rushed twice and on third down, I could have sworn he attempted a pass but the attempt is credited to Cluley on the play-by-play log.
Was that to get him on tape for the upcoming opponent (JMU), or was it an injury to Cluley? Seemed like a strange time to bring him in but then McKee (instead of Mosley) came in to mop up. Just curious while we are discussing backup QBs.
Cluley was lined up wide on those plays. My guess is they wanted to put it on tape.`