Mean Green Blog 9/25

Stan R · September 25, 2007

http://meangreen.beloblog.com/

newuntfan07 · September 25, 2007

What makes you say that? I think our substitution pattern has not been good on offense. Nothing gives me the indication that Dodge makes a move, although, he should have made a move in the 2nd quarter to see if we could get out of that funk we were in.

Green Lantern · September 25, 2007

Interesting. I actually hope to see him take some snaps against the Hogs. Some of the things he showed in the OU game were very intriuging.

Stan R · September 25, 2007

Uhh, because I read the blog??? From the blog:

Backup quarterback Giovanni Vizza is going to see playing time sometime soon, UNT head coach Todd Dodge said during his Tuesday press conference. Maybe this week at Arkansas.

Green Lantern · September 25, 2007

What makes you say that? I think our substitution pattern has not been good on offense. Nothing gives me the indication that Dodge makes a move, although, he should have made a move in the 2nd quarter to see if we could get out of that funk we were in.

Did you read the blog?

newuntfan07 · September 25, 2007

Love to see Vizza gets some serious playing time in the first half to see how he responds. But would like it even more, to see him in a clutch game. Giovanni doesn't need mop up duty he needs real game time conditions. At OU, they just teed off and dropped seven and eight in coverage, fully knowing we were not going to run the ball with that kind of score.

Edited September 25, 2007 by newuntfan07

Travis · September 25, 2007

Love to see Vizza gets some serious playing time in the first half to see how he responds. But would like it even more, to see him in a clutch game. Giovanni doesn't need mop up duty he needs real game time conditions. At OU, they just teed off and dropped seven and eight in coverage, fully knowing we were not going to run the ball with that kind of score.

I agree.

But, don't be shocked if he does just as bad as Meager. I want to see him out there. And him being a true freshman gives him a little slack on mistakes. Unlike if you were an upperclassmen making similar ones.

UNT_92_Fan · September 25, 2007

chrisfisher · September 25, 2007

I am very surprised to see this. One of my classmates asked me if I thought Meager would get pulled in favor of Vizza. I told him no way b/c Dodge said he picked his QB and would stick by him. I know that "Vizza will see some playing time" is a far cry from "Vizza will replace Meager," but I am extremely surprised that Dodge announced this. I suspect that Meager will be gone in 2 or 3 games if Vizza looks good. Dodge gave Meager every chance, but Meager just can't stop with the interceptions and panicky runs out of the pocket at the first sign of trouble.

Eagle1855 · September 25, 2007

Im not surprised at all. how many games does Meager have to throw away before we realize he's not the guy?

Coach · September 25, 2007

I want to hear why the offensive rotation is "not good".

NT80 · September 26, 2007

I am very surprised to see this. One of my classmates asked me if I thought Meager would get pulled in favor of Vizza. I told him no way b/c Dodge said he picked his QB and would stick by him. I know that "Vizza will see some playing time" is a far cry from "Vizza will replace Meager," but I am extremely surprised that Dodge announced this. I suspect that Meager will be gone in 2 or 3 games if Vizza looks good. Dodge gave Meager every chance, but Meager just can't stop with the interceptions and panicky runs out of the pocket at the first sign of trouble.

Dodge should be trying to get his backup QB some quality experience time now. Meager is taking a beating as he runs on some plays, I am concerned about his long term health at that position. I'd rather have Vizza come in if needed with some time under his belt than cold since the OU game.

September 26, 2007

Dodge should be trying to get his backup QB some quality experience time now. Meager is taking a beating as he runs on some plays, I am concerned about his long term health at that position. I'd rather have Vizza come in if needed with some time under his belt than cold since the OU game.

Meager has been hurt (almost?) every year here... He was hurt in HS as well. Getting reps in to keep the QB in tune with the system and WRs is always a good idea. That says nothing about him thinking Meager is lesser than Vizza. It just makes good sense.

SouthBendGreen · September 26, 2007

I have felt from before the season even started that by the mid-point of the season Vizza would be the starter and I've never changed my opinion on that. Regardless of where you fall on the DM debate, noone should be shocked when Vizza takes over fulltime. And as always, IMO.