Fine starting today

[MGNation92]

 

[Ryan Munthe]

Wow, if true.

[Green P1]

Quicker hook than Josh Greer?

[Matt from A700]

I think this is drastic based on a garbage time TD. Unless Littrell decides to use two quarterbacks... I personally would have waited to see Morris get comfortable this week, but I'm not going to hate on Littrell's decision. Better to pull the hook early than to pull it after we become bowl ineligible.

[Ben Gooding]

This is premature IMO. Expect to see a big dose of Morris in the 2nd Q. 

[Monkeypox]

I don't really know how to read this. I think the answer will come with conference play. We all knew the competition was close and the coaching staff was high on Fine. But they might just be letting the QB competition play out into the season. 

Excited to see the kid play, for sure. 

[Or]

I wish I had more insight on went into this, but all I've got is.... daaaaamn!

I'm a little concerned but honestly more hyped than anything. It's not Prescott starting for the Cowboys, but it is at least some indicator the staff has a strong degree of belief in a young guy who could help out for a long, long time. And that has me really excited.

[Stan R]

Let's see what we got with fine. This is a great opportunity to do that against a d1AA school. 

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

Good.

[Matt from A700]

3 minutes ago, Stan R said:

Let's see what we got with fine. This is a great opportunity to do that against a d1AA school. 

I just hope too many people don't get high on him if he plays well and beats Bethune Cookman. Just like several (including I) freaked out two years ago in Dajon Williams' first start against Nicholls State.

[djohnnie]

That Littrell has some real moxie for sure!

 

GMG

[Christopher Walker]

The only issue I see is that if Fine is successful today, a number on this board will just say, "yeah, but FCS."

[Mean_Green09]

Wouldn't be surprised if Fine is starting bc Morris is banged up. Starting Fine allows Morris to get some rest before Florida bc we will need both guys against them. 

[NorthTexan95]

I think last week's game had only a little to do with this decision.  This is based on what the coaches have seen in practice.  

And all those kids on campus just learned last week that Alex was the starting quarterback.  

[Matt from A700]

8 minutes ago, Mean_Green09 said:

Wouldn't be surprised if Fine is starting bc Morris is banged up. Starting Fine allows Morris to get some rest before Florida bc we will need both guys against them. 

Yes, we need everything to go to plan to stay undefeated against Florida!

[MGNation92]

9 minutes ago, Mean_Green09 said:

Wouldn't be surprised if Fine is starting bc Morris is banged up. Starting Fine allows Morris to get some rest before Florida bc we will need both guys against them. 

Banged up really? That's surprising

[Ben Gooding]

This is nothing to do with Morris being banged up, but everything to do with the staff thinking Morris is the guy (for this game vs FCS). Truth be told, this may being their P5 suave getting in the way. We'll shortly see what unfolds. I'm excited either way. GMG 

[NT93]

I was as excited as anyone to see Morris transfer here, but it really does no good to play a senior QB on a bad team...especially if you feel as though the QB of the future is on the roster.

FWIW, I highly doubt it's based on his performance last week.  If so, pity this wretched fan base because we have some serious "knee-jerk reaction" coaches.

[Mean Green 93-98]

17 minutes ago, Christopher Walker said:

The only issue I see is that if Fine is successful today, a number on this board will just say, "yeah, but FCS."

If they have any football intelligence, they should.

[Mike Jackson]

'If the competition in practice is close between a true freshman and a senior with 3 years practice reps against one the best defenses in college football.  You play the freshman especially if no one realistically expects your team to be bowl eligible or compete for a conference title in the upcoming season.  Morris was a good acquisition on paper but if that doesn't translate to the field on game day, well you can't win games on paper.   That even holds true when P5 team lacing them up to play a FCS team.

[Harry]

@Mike Jackson that is a very solid take on this situation.

[Ben Gooding]

6 minutes ago, Harry said:

@Mike Jackson that is a very solid take on this situation.

Agree completely. 

[bloodstunt]

Could work as motivation for both

[Cr1028]

You know I thought it was odd for Vito to interview a true freshman backup qb and now this.

[Got5onIt]

Wow! I'm really torn on this. Was Morris that bad or is Fine just that good???

If there's a time to get your young player valuable playing experience, right here vs a FCS squad is the best opportunity to do it. This is a big message to the team. You're at the point of no return, IMO....

Edited September 10, 2016 by Got5onIt