2019 Quarterback Competition

[oxrageous]

And I think it’s clear that coach feels Franks is the best option, both in terms of him sticking with him even after the Mizzou loss

When the backup QB he was about to start breaks his foot, it certainly made it easier to stick with Franks.

 

[t-gator]

Franks is a game manager. He's fiery and he can run a little bit. He does need to take the step imo .

 

[soflagator]

When the backup QB he was about to start breaks his foot, it certainly made it easier to stick with Franks.

But he was very noncommittal about Trask even after the game and before the injury. And in any event, EJ was still thought to be a future prospect, as opposed to saying “what the heck, the season’s over, let’s just play the Freshman.”

I just think Mullen feels that he can win with FF and isn’t sold, as of yet, that EJ is the upgrade that many here see. But again, we’ll see if that changes and there’s no need to stress about it.

 

[GatorJB]

The goal is a national championship.

How many of you think Feleipe Franks is capable of leading us to a national championship?

Honestly, I don't think that matters. We won't have a roster that's able to win a championship until after Franks graduates. Continously finishing outside of the top 10 in recruiting will set you back a few years.

 

[Thick&ThinG8r]

When the backup QB he was about to start breaks his foot, it certainly made it easier to stick with Franks.

Trask would have been a quadriplegic by halftime

 

[78]

But he was very noncommittal about Trask even after the game and before the injury. And in any event, EJ was still thought to be a future prospect, as opposed to saying “what the heck, the season’s over, let’s just play the Freshman.”

I just think Mullen feels that he can win with FF and isn’t sold, as of yet, that EJ is the upgrade that many here see. But again, we’ll see if that changes and there’s no need to stress about it.

That raises the question of Mullen's tolerance. To his credit, the wins came about from defense, special teams AND offense.

What if he'd been more reliant on Franks' arm. Makes me wonder if we'd have maybe seen more of EJ.

 

[oxrageous]

But he was very noncommittal about Trask even after the game and before the injury. And in any event, EJ was still thought to be a future prospect, as opposed to saying “what the heck, the season’s over, let’s just play the Freshman.”

I just think Mullen feels that he can win with FF and isn’t sold, as of yet, that EJ is the upgrade that many here see. But again, we’ll see if that changes and there’s no need to stress about it.

I don't think there's any question that Mullen felt EJ wasn't ready this year - that was obvious. I do think he was about to play Trask one hell of a lot more after Missouri, however.

 

[Marine1]

You're a clown. We left about 30 points on the field, like we've done all season. Play time is over, it's time to take another step forward and let this offense loose.

Spot on. Should have scored 70 against top defense. Underachiever.

 

[soflagator]

I don't think there's any question that Mullen felt EJ wasn't ready this year - that was obvious. I do think he was about to play Trask one hell of a lot more after Missouri, however.

Possible. I’m not convinced of that, but it’s pointless to debate.

 

[GR8 2B]

I like his fight and never give in mentality. We’ve had nothing but quitters, whiners and dopers forever behind center. He’s got some stones.

Exactly. We've seen where FF started from, and how far he's come under Mullen in one year. I'm not going to bet against him.

 

[Marine1]

Franks has no respect for anyone other than himself, and he thinks UF fans are scum.

Another solid win coupled with a Most Outstanding Player selection has really upset some Gator fans. No joy.

 

[Marine1]

I don't disagree with you. However, his arrogance and disdain for the fan base has made him difficult to like.

Disdain for only those that relentlessly attack him. Good for him. Kid’s like a junkyard dog.

 

[78]

Another solid win coupled with a Most Outstanding Player selection has really upset some Gator fans. No joy.

Not me, Marine. I couldn't be happier. But I also realize this is a potentially transitive team. I'm excited about the future. I'm looking forward. This is a quarterback-centric offense. I'm naturally curious about who's going to run the show.

 

[Marine1]

Not me, Marine. I couldn't be happier. But I also realize this is a potentially transitive team. I'm excited about the future. I'm looking forward. This is a quarterback-centric offense. I'm naturally curious about who's going to run the show.

I like what you said earlier. Now we have true competition. I love all our guys. One of them will win the job and I’ll be excited as all get up. I won’t trash the others. I have never seen a fan base that insults their own players more than even our opponents do.

 

[RobertPooner]

I'd rather El Lurch at this point than some dime a dozen black QB that did great in high school.

 

[78]

Pooner is back.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

I don't disagree with you. However, his arrogance and disdain for the fan base has made him difficult to like.

Sums up how we feel about you.

 

[oxrageous]

Spot on. Should have scored 70 against top defense. Underachiever.

If you don't think we left a lot of points on the field, and have all season, I'm not sure what to say.

You also have to be related to Franks. It's the only explanation.

 

[oxrageous]

Sums up how we feel about you.

Then it's a shame you're leaving the board.

 

[Marine1]

If you don't think we left a lot of points on the field, and have all season, I'm not sure what to say.

You also have to be related to Franks. It's the only explanation.

Of course we did. Every team in every game does. But we blew them out. Dominated them. Stomped their sorry azzes. Since when is that not enough?

Of course I am related to him. We’re both Gators.