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Harvin left after 2008 and Tebow after 2009.I don't mean to continue to belabor the obvious, but that WASNT the rep that Creyer had. He beat everyone with Utah talent (back when they were still WAC).
People are on here claiming Creyer's success was really Mullins' etc, so it is a notable contrasting point.
And yet? Maybe I'm just tired and not following...Harvin left after 2008 and Tebow after 2009.
I guess I would say if you can run the ball successfully you're not going to throw it as much. UF was inept running and throwing. My impression is that MSU ran it relatively well as their base offense so they didn't throw as much. From what I saw of their games, they were not as terrible as UF even if they had fewer yards per game.
Franks is probably more talented running the ball than throwing, though you wouldnt know it bc McElstain amd Nusschump tried to coach that out of him (same w Treon and Zaire)..Aside: Franks was horribly awkward and struggled to read defenses, make his checks, etc. That could all radically improve IF he is dedicated and has solid coaching. He does have a great arm and made some great throws. He doesn’t fit Mullen’s scheme at all. I expect him to transfer and wish him well.
9 wins. I think at some point we had something like 32 players out? At the end of the year? Due to suspension and injuries. And a ton of starters.
With the right coach and the right strength and conditioning program – I expect a marked improvement.
Franks is probably more talented running the ball than throwing, though you wouldnt know it bc McElstain amd Nusschump tried to coach that out of him (same w Treon and Zaire).
He will be fine. Mullins system is simple and Mullins knows how to teach it. He is already better than the QB Mullins had last year.
If not he will find a freshman that fits.
He has shown he can't really read the field and make smart decisions. All the talent in the world won't change that.
We don't know what we have in Franks, because for 2 years, he has had poor coaching and poor help from his Line and Skill Positions. Not easy to find an open receiver when all receivers are in the same 5 yard window half the time and your coach will pull you for being aggressive down the field.
He has shown he can't really read the field and make smart decisions. All the talent in the world won't change that.