I ask because it appears the Cajuns have two decent quarterbacks this year, each complimenting the other's strengths and weaknesses..

Leading up to last night's kickoff, I figured most of Hud's proclaimed indecison on who would start at qb was just smoke to keep Kentucky guessing. Some of it most certainly was, but it was clear when Nixon came in in relief of Haack, that he can move the ball well.

Good question. History seems to have proved that for the most part it's never a coaches first choice. That being said, check back with us App fans at the end of the season and we might have a different view on it. Fellow App Fans please note the key word is might before you get out your pitch forks. I believe J.P. will bring some additional wrinkles to our offense. He won't supplant Taylor, but I believe he will supplement.

Chris Leak and Tim Tebow in '06 immediately pops to mind. It worked effectively for us last year with Ellison and Upshaw. South Carolina used it well with Connor Shaw and Stephen Garcia/Dylan Thompson. It really depends on the team and the talent available. There's two different types of two QB systems: ones where you have two talented QBs that both need to see the field, or ones where both QBs stink.

Yes if both quarterbacks bring something different to the table

If nothing else, a two QB system that features QB's with different styles is harder to prepare for. Has anything been said since the game about the seriousness of the injury to Nixon? Great comeback against Kentucky, by the way.

(09-06-2015 07:09 PM)BRtransplant Wrote:  If nothing else, a two QB system that features QB's with different styles is harder to prepare for. Has anything been said since the game about the seriousness of the injury to Nixon? Great comeback against Kentucky, by the way.

Someone mentioned a shoulder injury, but said nothing else.

What was the final attendance announced for the Southern game? Bet it was good.

Often it's true that if you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one. That's why people don't think they work. If you genuinely have two good QBs it can work.

(09-06-2015 07:32 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  

(09-06-2015 07:09 PM)BRtransplant Wrote:  If nothing else, a two QB system that features QB's with different styles is harder to prepare for. Has anything been said since the game about the seriousness of the injury to Nixon? Great comeback against Kentucky, by the way.

Someone mentioned a shoulder injury, but said nothing else.

What was the final attendance announced for the Southern game? Bet it was good.

Announced crowd was 27,905, which was a packed house, literally standing room only. Since some seating was removed when our new end zone facility was added, our stadium's capacity is down to that for now. From what I understand, a new press box and new suites are next on the list. When we're done, our stadium's capacity will be 30,000 plus again.

I have to hand it to the Southern fans. They really came through and turned out in great number. They were also terrific guests. And that band....Wow!

(09-06-2015 08:09 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  "if you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one."

And also:
"the most popular guy on campus is the backup quarterback."

IDK.

If you play two different schemes the QBs strengths can be played to and the opponents have to shift, however, your own team has to adjust and prepare for the both of them which can be a distraction.

Another thing is practice.

I read about Buffalo in the NFL which maximizes reps for both 1s & 2s so both 1s & 2s get the same number of scrimmage reps, simultaneously ( we'll see how well the Bills do ). But I think most college practices, the 1s still get most reps and the 2s maybe 25%. So I think as long as that's true, you've gotta pick one and go with him, and hope that injuries don't make the whole question a moot point.

(09-06-2015 09:36 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(09-06-2015 08:09 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  "if you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one."

And also:
"the most popular guy on campus is the backup quarterback."

IDK.

If you play two different schemes the QBs strengths can be played to and the opponents have to shift, however, your own team has to adjust and prepare for the both of them which can be a distraction.

Another thing is practice.

I read about Buffalo in the NFL which maximizes reps for both 1s & 2s so both 1s & 2s get the same number of scrimmage reps, simultaneously ( we'll see how well the Bills do ). But I think most college practices, the 1s still get most reps and the 2s maybe 25%. So I think as long as that's true, you've gotta pick one and go with him, and hope that injuries don't make the whole question a moot point.

Well, for what it's worth, the next few weeks of practice and actual games should be interesting for these two kids.

Troy had a Two-QB system in 2013 and lead the SBC in scoring by a substantial margin. It wasn't too long ago actually, and much of that talent remains on the roster. Like many other teams, you'll see our more athletic QB in the wildcat, but not as much of a Two-QB system like it was in '13.

Hope that answers your question.

(09-06-2015 01:45 PM)trapdrawApp Wrote:  Good question. History seems to have proved that for the most part it's never a coaches first choice. That being said, check back with us App fans at the end of the season and we might have a different view on it. Fellow App Fans please note the key word is might before you get out your pitch forks. I believe J.P. will bring some additional wrinkles to our offense. He won't supplant Taylor, but I believe he will supplement.

I don't think so, Lamb is the QB unless he's injured or the game outcome is known.

I predict Lamb breaks Apps completion percentage record this season. He probably is the third most talented QB on the roster, but is the best decision maker we have.

I think Texas A&M will really show if you it's possible this year. They brought in the class of 2014 #1 QB and the class of 2015 #1 QB. They'll have to make it work to keep them both on campus for the next few seasons, by which point they will have also brought in the class of 2017 #1 QB.

(09-06-2015 09:36 PM)DoubleAggie Wrote:  

(09-06-2015 08:09 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  "if you have two quarterbacks, you don't have one."

And also:
"the most popular guy on campus is the backup quarterback."

IDK.

If you play two different schemes the QBs strengths can be played to and the opponents have to shift, however, your own team has to adjust and prepare for the both of them which can be a distraction.

Another thing is practice.

I read about Buffalo in the NFL which maximizes reps for both 1s & 2s so both 1s & 2s get the same number of scrimmage reps, simultaneously ( we'll see how well the Bills do ). But I think most college practices, the 1s still get most reps and the 2s maybe 25%. So I think as long as that's true, you've gotta pick one and go with him, and hope that injuries don't make the whole question a moot point.

I don't personally recall any NFL or CFB team ever winning a championship with a 2-QB system.

As for backup QB's, at least in the NFL, they have a different set of plays based upon their unique skillsets vs the starter, which is why they are often successful upon stepping into the game when needed (i.e., as starter or emergency sub)- the opposing D doesn't have much of a clue of what to expect, at least for that particular game. Back to a 2-QB system under these scenarios - the opponent would simply prepare themselves for the #2 QB as well as the starter.

The former is the reason why pro handicappers, myself included, don't dock any points for the majority of 2nd stringers starting their first games in any season. Only the most elite QB's are worth any points to we in the biz.

(09-07-2015 02:38 PM)airtroop Wrote:  I don't personally recall any NFL or CFB team ever winning a championship with a 2-QB system.

As for backup QB's, at least in the NFL, they have a different set of plays based upon their unique skillsets vs the starter, which is why they are often successful upon stepping into the game when needed (i.e., as starter or emergency sub)- the opposing D doesn't have much of a clue of what to expect, at least for that particular game. Back to a 2-QB system under these scenarios - the opponent would simply prepare themselves for the #2 QB as well as the starter.

The former is the reason why pro handicappers, myself included, don't dock any points for the majority of 2nd stringers starting their first games in any season. Only the most elite QB's are worth any points to we in the biz.

Chris Leak and Tim Tebow in 2006.