So who do we see under center next week?

[aztecskin]

As I said on the podcast, I think Dajon moves the ball and scores TDs while turning the ball over. Greer and McNulty didn't really do that. Also, when DW makes a mistake, he doesn't get shook.

Turnovers obviously killed us the last two games but the defense has been all kinds of awful. Two games and three 70+ yard scores. Awful.

[gradumacated]

I think Mac will start McNulty, regardless of how the "competition" pans out. Mac's never liked Dajon, and only reluctantly put him in. That said, I think there's a case to be made for splitting time between McNulty and Dajon. Both offer certain aspects that could complement each other. Would certainly add a wrinkle to our predictable offensive play calling.

Edited October 13, 2014 by gradumacated

[UNTexas]

Who cares...we still lose by 21

I'm with you. I don't think any of them are D1 QBs at the moment. DW has potential but as of now all of them are a punchline.

[UNTexas]

So you think Mac is the worst coach in NT history? Only way that comparison works.

Mac isn't our worst coach. Simon ran the swinging gate at LSU. That's all I have to say.

[GreenGonzo]

Bring Shanbour back into the competition.

[meangreen15]

How can Mac back track after publicly saying Dajon has the most talent of all the qbs? He without a doubt gives us the best chance to win. We've already seen what the other qbs can do, and its just as bad or even worse. I know some people would like to see Means, but burning his redshirt isn't an option. Ride DW for the rest of the season and let him get the reps and experience. Not doing so would set us further back for next season. He still has shown a lot of positive things when he has been out there. I still believe he will turn into something special for this program.

If anyone besides DW starts a game this season, I'm out.

[Mean Green 93-98]

If anyone besides DW starts a game this season, I'm out.

I just don't get this. I voted for Dajon, and I think he has shown enough that he should be given the opportunity to right the ship.

But Dajon hasn't exactly set the world on fire against actual FBS competition. If somebody else can at least give us a remote chance to win games (which Dajon did not do against UAB), I don't know why anyone would be so upset about it as to be "out," whatever that means.

[BillySee58]

I just don't get this. I voted for Dajon, and I think he has shown enough that he should be given the opportunity to right the ship.

But Dajon hasn't exactly set the world on fire against actual FBS competition. If somebody else can at least give us a remote chance to win games (which Dajon did not do against UAB), I don't know why anyone would be so upset about it as to be "out," whatever that means.

I don't know about being "out" but we need the guy with the highest ceiling right now. Not the highest floor. We need his talent to pan out. If he doesn't pan out then that's on the coaches and Dajon. Anyone else would just be like saying "we're content with shooting for 6-6 and being little ole North Texas forever."

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

It sure was exciting to the Blazers faithful...

Yes. UAB was thankful we didn't bring our boring, ground-based offense to the game. Our exciting, wide-open attack suited them just fine.

I've always believed that 56-35 = 21. My guess is, without all of the "excitement" Dajon gave the game, we'd have been down by maybe only a touchdown going into the fourth quarter.

But, silly me...'tis better to have the game put out of reach in the first half than to try to be mistake-free and competitive on the road.

[emmitt01]

Yes. UAB was thankful we didn't bring our boring, ground-based offense to the game. Our exciting, wide-open attack suited them just fine.

I've always believed that 56-35 = 21. My guess is, without all of the "excitement" Dajon gave the game, we'd have been down by maybe only a touchdown going into the fourth quarter.

But, silly me...'tis better to have the game put out of reach in the first half than to try to be mistake-free and competitive on the road.

Why do you (and a select few others) have to paint things as an either or? Does it best suit your "look how smart and insightful I am" mantra? Why couldn't we, as several of us have suggested, just utilize last year's ground based offensive scheme to both play to our strengths AND bring along a freshman quarterback? The complaints last season about DT weren't that he couldn't run an uptempo spread offense, it was that he was woefully immobile. DW in that exact same offense with the OPTION to tuck and run is what we all clamored for. Nobody wants Todd Dodge offense part 2. In fact, it seems the SCHEME has placed DW in tough positions almost as much as inexperience (like the insistence on running pitch plays and sweeps leading to 2nd and 3rd and long). I blame scheme because the style of offense was different for Greer and Mini Mac (and some swear Mini Mac has wheels).

But carry on with yelling at those menacing clouds wise old timer.

Edited October 13, 2014 by emmitt01

[NT03]

Mac's said in his presser the competition is b/w Dajon & McNulty

Edited October 13, 2014 by NT03

[Andrew]

Mac's said in his presser the competition is b/w Dajon & McNulty

So then Greer is under center....

[UNT90]

Why do you (and a select few others) have to paint things as an either or? Does it best suit your "look how smart and insightful I am" mantra? Why couldn't we, as several of us have suggested, just utilize last year's ground based offensive scheme to both play to our strengths AND bring along a freshman quarterback? The complaints last season about DT weren't that he couldn't run an uptempo spread offense, it was that he was woefully immobile. DW in that exact same offense with the OPTION to tuck and run is what we all clamored for. Nobody wants Todd Dodge offense part 2. In fact, it seems the SCHEME has placed DW in tough positions almost as much as inexperience (like the insistence on running pitch plays and sweeps leading to 2nd and 3rd and long). I blame scheme because the style of offense was different for Greer and Mini Mac (and some swear Mini Mac has wheels).

But carry on with yelling at those menacing clouds wise old timer.

It wasn't scheme that caused DW to panic throw directly to a DB for that second INT returned for a TD.

It wasn't scheme that caused DW to not throw the ball away in a 0-0 game, and instead carry it like a loaf of bread while a DL that he saw coming tackled and stripped him of the ball, which was returned for the opening TD of the game.

Jeez man, the guy has raw tools, but you can't play a guy that completely eliminates your chance to win a football game.

[Andrew]

It wasn't scheme that caused DW to panic throw directly to a DB for that second INT returned for a TD.

It wasn't scheme that caused DW to not throw the ball away in a 0-0 game, and instead carry it like a loaf of bread while a DL that he saw coming tackled and stripped him of the ball, which was returned for the opening TD of the game.

Jeez man, the guy has raw tools, but you can't play a guy that completely eliminates your chance to win a football game.

Dajon Williams made some mistakes however he was in a bind on that last interception. He was in the pocket and had no where to go. If he threw it away it would have been a safety and UAB would have gotten the ball back. I am hoping he turns it around this week because he is still clear your best option at quarterback and the future of this team.

[UNT90]

Dajon Williams made some mistakes however he was in a bind on that last interception. He was in the pocket and had no where to go. If he threw it away it would have been a safety and UAB would have gotten the ball back. I am hoping he turns it around this week because he is still clear your best option at quarterback and the future of this team.

He tried to throw it away, so if the DB dropped it, it would have been a safety anyway because there wasn't a receiver within 20 yards of the ball.

And if course he should start next week, but with a VERY short lease as far as TOs go.

Just don't come on here and try to blame a "scheme" for awful decisions made by a redshirt freshman QB.

[Ben Gooding]

It wasn't scheme that caused DW to panic throw directly to a DB for that second INT returned for a TD.

It wasn't scheme that caused DW to not throw the ball away in a 0-0 game, and instead carry it like a loaf of bread while a DL that he saw coming tackled and stripped him of the ball, which was returned for the opening TD of the game.

Jeez man, the guy has raw tools, but you can't play a guy that completely eliminates your chance to win a football game.

Actually scheme played a big role in his success (however little) and his mistakes. Get your football IQ up and quit trying to make everything fit your obnoxious agenda. Let's run last years run first approach with DW under center and see what happens.

In terms of "scheme" and play calling DW has had plays called as if he were a 5th year senior. When we had DT he had plays called for him as if he were a RS FR. Play calling is kind of a big deal. Last year playing with our backs to our own goal line we would have ran 3 times in a row regardless of score and there's no question about it. I don't get why the little things like that have changed.

Edited October 14, 2014 by Ben Gooding

[UNT90]

Actually scheme played a big role in his success (however little) and his mistakes. Get your football IQ up and quit trying to make everything fit your obnoxious agenda. Let's run last years run first approach with DW under center and see what happens.

Explain to me how scheme has anything to do with the refusal to throw the ball away on 3rd down, trying instead to do too much and costing your team 7 points on a fumbled ball that should have been dumped over the sideline?

What the hell did scheme have to do with that, football genius?

[GreenMachine]

Actually scheme played a big role in his success (however little) and his mistakes. Get your football IQ up and quit trying to make everything fit your obnoxious agenda. Let's run last years run first approach with DW under center and see what happens.

In terms of "scheme" and play calling DW has had plays called as if he were a 5th year senior. When we had DT he had plays called for him as if he were a RS FR. Play calling is kind of a big deal. Last year playing with our backs to our own goal line we would have ran 3 times in a row regardless of score and there's no question about it. I don't get why the little things like that have changed.

Ben, debating with NUT90 is like arguing with a teenage girl. Just turn and walk away, you will be a better person for it.

[Ben Gooding]

Too many reads, too many decisions. Panic sets in for a young'n. Kind of like if you were at an all-you-can-eat buffet, too many decisions. This offense has not been dumbed down at all. Another issue that is on the head of the coaches.