Trask or Allen next year as starting QB?

[Swamp Donkey]

On paper he may fit, but Franks at 6-5 is slow off the blocks and not particularly elusive as a runner. I won't even begin to get into that throwing motion.

Like Law said, he probably begins the season as starter but is replaced by October, hopefully by an improving Jones.

Look at his HS video before Fatazz and Dumpsterfire got into his head.

 

[lizardbreath]

The entire offensive approach under Mac was so incredibly feeble that it's hard to tell what anyone, including Franks, was actually capable of doing. Franks looked good in scattered moments here and there, and unbelievably lame in many, many others. The Donkey is right about Franks showing promise in HS, there appeared to be a lot of raw talent there. What might have happened with good coaching and a coherent offensive scheme, structured to minimize his weaknesses while maximizing his strengths, will never be known. This entire era of UF FB has been a nightmare of bungling and misuse of what talent we did have. Whether or not all of the damage done by the bunch of idiots masquerading as UF's coaching staff can be undone remains to be seen. There may not be any choice but to start over anew with players whose psyches haven't been damaged beyond repair. What a shame that UF football has come to this. As HCs Zook sucked, the chimp sucked worse and Mac sucked hardest of all. The one common denominator? Foley - the King of football suckage.

 

[78]

A slower version of sluggish. I think I'll pass.

 

[t-gator]

Franks is a drop back passer. The team hes throwing to may vary but he's definitely never gonna be a fit in this offense.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Just a reminder of what he looked like before Dumpsterfire told him never to run and never throw downfield.

Spread fits him so much better.

You guys are fvkking silly some times.

Im not saying he will be great, or even the starter in Nov, but I sure as hell wont be surprised to see a night and day turnaround.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Just a reminder of what he looked like before Dumpsterfire told him never to run and never throw downfield.

Spread fits him so much better.

You guys are fvkking silly some times.

Im not saying he will be great, or even the starter in Nov, but I sure as hell wont be surprised to see a night and day turnaround.

Must have wasted a lot of time photoshopping. Don't know who the QB is, but it is definitely not Franks. I am not that easy to fool, Swonkey.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Must have wasted a lot of time photoshopping. Don't know who the QB is, but it is definitely not Franks. I am not that easy to fool, Swonkey.

Well, it was worth a try.

 

[alcoholica]

Trask is coming off foot surgery. No telling how that recovery will go.

Franks doesn’t have to be a tremendous runner. He just has to make the read and keep the defense honest. He’s not a puss like Leak, so he could take pressure off the RB’s. Can he actually turn his confidence around is the question.

 

[AugustaGator]

 

[Gator Fever]

Franks is a drop back passer. The team hes throwing to may vary but he's definitely never gonna be a fit in this offense.

Yep I don't think his running style fits it.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Yep I don't think his running style fits it.

Law's video makes him look like a very good fit.

 

[78]

He's slow afoot from a standstill and dreadful in the pocket. I went back and looked at his high school film. Same crap as here -- always holding onto the ball until the last moment. He needs a makeover. I hope for the young man's sake, he gets it here. But I'm not holding my breath.

 

[rogdochar]

Odd isn't it that in those FF highlights the only players pounding the turf 'cause they felt they should have caught FF's passes were opposing DBs, not Gator WRs.??

PS>> Franks might develop and be developed in DM's system.?? He will certainly gain in confidence in his abilities.

 

[gatormandan]

PS>> Franks might develop and be developed in DM's system.?? He will certainly gain in confidence in his abilities.

Yeah.....maybe....we shall see....

 

[Buckman2000]

Franks had no coaching in HS and college. Who knows if with proper coaching if FF will look better. We will know more come April. One thing we will have is actual competition at every position. Hopefully EJ will push FF and in turn make us better at the QB position. Again, we will see how things shake out in April.

 

[Gator Fever]

Franks has some mobility but I don't think he will do good in Mullen's system. I bet the new QB is starting by mid season.

 

[lizardbreath]

If we're lucky and get our early season tune-ups in, much could be revealed right there. My attitude, right or wrong, is that if a "tie" between the two is the result early on, the nod should go to Jones. If he can come in and compete on an even footing with Franks, right off the bat, then I think he's the man. If Franks shows real growth due to real, no BS coaching, and actually outplays Jones by any significant degree, he will get my full support. That may not be entirely fair to a kid who has been here for while, but life ain't fair and the object of the game is to win. Win honorably, but to win none the less.

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

The new strength and conditioning program alone will weed out all the deadwood.