We Talkin Bout The State of the Program!

[T REX]

I think Mac's gonna have a hard choice on his hands come the end of fall practice. Go with the kid that has the leadership skills you like, but throws interceptions a lot because he's cocky or just not quite "bright" enough to read the defenses correctly, or the guy that isn't a strong leader, but can make the plays. Sometimes it's ok to look for leadership in other places if the skill level is good enough to keep the machine running smoothly imo.

Read on another site that Franks actually was ahead in the playbook dept. Who knows?

 

[GatorBart]

Read on another site that Franks actually was ahead in the playbook dept. Who knows?

I this guy doesn't know, nobody knows.

 

[ufgator812]

We just landed Fruhmorgen from Clemson...

 

[ATXGator]

May the best man win. I will say that if you pick that 2 star guy over the 4 star bluechipper...Trask better perform and perform well.

I don't think stars matter at this point. If he picks Franks and Franks doesn't perform and perform well it doesn't look good either. Especially if at some point Trask comes in and plays better. The backup QB is always the most popular player so if the starter doesn't play well... regardless of stars, people will be asking for the next guy.

 

[ATXGator]

We just landed Fruhmorgen from Clemson...

There a link? This is great. Even though he can't play this year it will be a great thing.

 

[ufgator812]

There a link? This is great. Even though he can't play this year it will be a great thing.

There is now a thread.

 

[NavetG8r]

Read on another site that Franks actually was ahead in the playbook dept. Who knows?

That would certainly throw a wrinkle into the idea of starting Trask. Hope the kids gets his nose deep into the play book and remedies that situation. According to the podcasts I've watched and articles I've read, Trask is a smart guy and picks up things quickly. Not sure why he'd be struggling with the playbook if that's true.

 

[LagoonGator68]

That would certainly throw a wrinkle into the idea of starting Trask. Hope the kids gets his nose deep into the play book and remedies that situation. According to the podcasts I've watched and articles I've read, Trask is a smart guy and picks up things quickly. Not sure why he'd be struggling with the playbook if that's true.

It ain't true.

 

[NavetG8r]

It ain't true.

Which part? He ain't smart, or ain't picking the play book up like he should be?

 

[LagoonGator68]

Which part? He ain't smart, or ain't picking the play book up like he should be?

Franks is not ahead in the playbook which Trask has no trouble remembering.

 

[Gator Fever]

The interesting question is which QB would you go with? The confident leader that throws picks or the accurate milk toast? Can confidence be taught? Can accuracy be taught?

If I remember correctly Leak wasn't much of a leader. Especially in the shadow of Tebow. But we'd probably all kill to have Leak back. Grier was an overconfident gunslinger and all know what happened to him. If I'm laying bets right now I'd say Mac goes with Trask. Personally I'd be real tempted to go with the gunslinger but I'm a gambler.

My prediction is he goes with Franks but gets forced to try Trask later. I hope he doesnt start LDR or a new transfer.

 

[LighthouseGator]

I hope he doesnt start LDR or a new transfer.

I can confidently state that this is the one sentiment that has total consensus on the board.

As for who Mac chooses, like you, I suspect its Franks, to whom he likely had to make some promises in order to get the flip from LSU. Other than this "confidence" intangible nonsense, if the reports we're hearing are true, Trask looks like the best option and it doesn't seem all that close.

 

[ExecutiveGator]

That's fine, but if you don't have the time or inclination to comb through the information out there, you probably shouldn't complain about a lack of information.

Ouch dude. That is as sound of a rebuttal as I've read on this board in a while. Excellent work.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

I can confidently state that this is the one sentiment that has total consensus on the board.

As for who Mac chooses, like you, I suspect its Franks, to whom he likely had to make some promises in order to get the flip from LSU. Other than this "confidence" intangible nonsense, if the reports we're hearing are true, Trask looks like the best option and it doesn't seem all that close.

I'm not sure what the "confidence" knock on Trask is all about. Otherwise everything we hear about him is positive. I thing they are alluding to the "it" factor compared to Franks. Franks has "it". Trask doesn't. Rex and Tim had the "it" factor. Leak did not.
Potentially (cross your fingers): Trask at his full potential could be Leak. But Franks at his full potential could be Rex. Or they're both Driskel. Take your pick.

 

[ufgator812]

Word has it that Trask completed 2 passes in a row today and one was beyond the line of scrimmage. Hope springs eternal...

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Word has it that Trask completed 2 passes in a row today and one was beyond the line of scrimmage. Hope springs eternal...

you serious Clark?

 

[t-gator]

Word has it that Trask completed 2 passes in a row today and one was beyond the line of scrimmage. Hope springs eternal...

There's a pretty big agenda here. Some posters here and a couple retarded media boys have already declared trask the starter after 2 days of practice.

 

[Loogis]

I would have to add the factor that our first game is against Michigan next year. Would Mac start a guy who lacks the "it" factor against them?

 

[rogdochar]

So, I'm to assume Trask just squats in the huddle and takes suggestions from other position players?
Yeah, Franks is way ahead then.

 

[rogdochar]

Something to think on. Franks got here based on the typical "publicity" route plus the drive to swipe him from LSU. And remember that string of interceptions Franks threw "on stage" in the All-Star game and O&B game. Whereas Trask had to perform right in "live audition" on the "coach-stare" camp stage. I don't like the no-ptaise game being played, but I think progress & results are either too equal or MacnCrew are playing down, down the enthusiasm and telling teammates to keep opinions low key.
My hope is there's a big surprise in store for us -- sorta like what opened up on Houston with Reaves & Alverez.
Is that "felony pumping"?