When was the first time you noticed Driskeling?

[the_alphagator1906]

Thank you Gatorchatter for creating a new term for us to use when referring to Jeff. For those who don't know what the term Driskeling means; it is defined as playing QB poorly in a game while at the same time playing just good enough to stay on the field. In other words, it is the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde. One play he does really good, the next three plays he does really bad. Who knows what could happen with Driskeling, you may get lucky and score a TD or two but more than likely there will be a TO or three.

My question to GatorChatter.com is when did you first notice it? For me, it was the 2012 Florida-Georgia game. Jeff didn't have the greatest game in the first half but it was good enough to stay on the field. However, what did it for me was when he threw the ball across his body into the endzone seconds before half time. That play ended with an INT. If he didn't throw that one pass, we would've kicked a field goal. Those 3 points would have made a huge difference in that game. Again, when did you first notice it Gatorchatter?

 

[TheBigClaw]

He just doesn't have it upstairs, no special term for that lol. But yeah UGA 2012 was the first game he really did poorly

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Bowling Green game in 2012. Only 110 yards passing, 5-16 on third downs. After that we abandoned the pass completely and eventually went to the goalline heavy set for the fourth quarter, a recognition that there was simply no way you could trust the forward pass with this guy at QB. Many eventually just redefined 100 yards of passing as "a good game."

 

[WobbleGator]

When did you first notice Dunbarring? (dropping easy passes that would have resulted in first downs)

When did you first notice Pooleing? (getting beat on deep passes and fade routes constantly)

 

[Swamp Donkey]

 

[Kyng]

Guy's is this the best catch we've had since 2009? Funny thing is, he should of let that hit the ground instead of losing a ton of yards. But yeah this is a very Driskel type play. The only difference between Brantley and Driskel was Driskel can run.

 

[GatorJ]

When did you first notice Dunbarring? (dropping easy passes that would have resulted in first downs) When did you first notice Pooleing? (getting on deep passes and fade routes constantly)

Dunbar's terrible. And Poole has no business playing CB.

 

[Gator Fever]

I think the Bama game in 2011. He was Driskeling when he came in that game and has ever since - even in our wins.

 

[Gator Fever]

Bowling Green game in 2012. Only 110 yards passing, 5-16 on third downs. After that we abandoned the pass completely and eventually went to the goalline heavy set for the fourth quarter, a recognition that there was simply no way you could trust the forward pass with this guy at QB. Many eventually just redefined 100 yards of passing as "a good game."

It was crazy how many tried to act like he had good games in 2012 when we were struggling to score against the bottom dwellers.

 

[WobbleGator]

It was crazy how many tried to act like he had good games in 2012 when we were struggling to score against the bottom dwellers.

So his game against tenn was not good in 2012? Or his game against Vandy? Or FSU?

Not saying he had plenty of good games in 2012, but I wouldn't go so far as to say he had none.

 

[t-gator]

When law first posted this picture is when I first noticed driskeling

 

[Gator Fever]

Not imo. I think we started calling games where he wasn't terrible good because we got used to him not doing much. None of his games I would call good by most college QBs standards. The few times he did pass for a lot of yards he usually Driskeled quite a bit.

 

[WobbleGator]

Not imo. I think we started calling games where he wasn't terrible good because we got used to him not doing much. None of his games I would call good by most college QBs standards. The few times he did pass for a lot of yards he usually Driskeled quite a bit.

Nevermind, you won't give credit to Driskel when he did play well, so there was no need for me to start this discussion up.

 

[MidwestChomp]

I was looking everywhere for that one.

 

[TN G8tr]

Probably UGAly from 2012. That nailed it for me.

 

[Gator87]

Here's a stat that says it all - His passing yardage per game average is 125.96.

and before anyone says that he runs the ball a lot, try this on for size 26.12 yards per game.

His entire career has been one big Driskel.

 

[the_alphagator1906]

Not imo. I think we started calling games where he wasn't terrible good because we got used to him not doing much. None of his games I would call good by most college QBs standards. The few times he did pass for a lot of yards he usually Driskeled quite a bit.

I completely agree with this. Has he ever played a game were the stats jumped off the page? I am struggling trying to remember one. There have been average games with average numbers but none that jump off the page. I mean he didn't crack 300+ yards against EMU. Either way, I think if we had a really good to elite QB it would hide some of the imperfections that our head coach has.

 

[Ray Finkle]

When did you first notice Dunbarring? (dropping easy passes that would have resulted in first downs) When did you first notice Pooleing? (getting beat on deep passes and fade routes constantly)

I'll never forget the moment I first noticed Wobbling"

 

[Gatoravatara]

For the record, I am not into beating up on JD. He is not the one making $12MM. I cant tell you how good he really is. If Spurrier or any other SEC coach had to play him, he would be much better. But with 3 OC's and a head coach who doesn't seem to know anything about offense, who know what he was truly capable of. I hope he does well with baseball.

 

[bayou gator]

The only game where I was truly impressed by Driskel's play was the 2012 fsu beat down. He looked phenomenal in that game. Other than that game, he's mostly been a spastic mess in cleats.