Lil Mac...

North Texas Shep · September 15, 2015

He should not be written off so quick. Even if he did get pulled in the first game and the other QB played, I would expect him back in game 2. That is unless the new QB is crazy good. So players get rattled in game one and maybe it was the pressure that got to him. No matter the case, let him run out there and show us what he has in game 2 against Rice. If he does not do well again, then pull him. Mostly everyone on here was ready to call for his head before he even took a snap.

eulessismore · September 15, 2015

He should not be written off so quick. Even if he did get pulled in the first game and the other QB played, I would expect him back in game 2. That is unless the new QB is crazy good. So players get rattled in game one and maybe it was the pressure that got to him. No matter the case, let him run out there and show us what he has in game 2 against Rice. If he does not do well again, then pull him. Mostly everyone on here was ready to call for his head before he even took a snap.

Heck, I don't have anything against Lil Mac. I honestly don't understand why he was anointed starter so early this year, but I don't know if any other QB on the roster could have overcome the play calling last Saturday. I'm still shaking my head about why, with our first possession starting on their 11, we couldn't have taken a shot at 6 points with a quick pass. I did hear Mac saying we should have gotten 6, but hey, didn't we all think that? I'll say I was not surprised to see him come back out for our last possession; less than 2 minutes, and down 3 scores. There's just something about this regime and the quarterback position, where I can't blame any of the young men who end up out there on the field or on the sideline, rather just wondering "what are these old men drawing good salaries thinking?" And I promise, we'll never know; it is a secret that will never be worthy of a conspiracy theory, because no one who knows will say anything.

Edited September 15, 2015 by eulessismore

North Texas Shep · September 15, 2015

Heck, I don't have anything against Lil Mac. I honestly don't understand why he was anointed starter so early this year, but I don't know if any other QB on the roster could have overcome the play calling last Saturday. I'm still shaking my head about why, with our first possession starting on their 11, we couldn't have taken a shot at 6 points with a quick pass. I did hear Mac saying we should have gotten 6, but hey, didn't we all think that? I'll say I was not surprised to see him come back out for our last possession; less than 2 minutes, and down 3 scores. There's just something about this regime and the quarterback position, where I can't blame any of the young men who end up out there on the field or on the sideline, rather just wondering "what are these old men drawing good salaries thinking". And I promise, we'll never know; it is a secret that will never be worthy of a conspiracy theory, because no one who knows will say anything.

Honestly, I felt Lil Mac should have be taken out the first drive of the second half to see what someone else could do and make him realize he needed to step it up and make quicker decisions. Like you said I do not think a different QB (Would have been Greer) would have proved much, execpt got some fire in Lil Mac's ass. He wanted to win we could all tell. He just needed to relax and do it.

eulessismore · September 15, 2015

Honestly, I felt Lil Mac should have be taken out the first drive of the second half to see what someone else could do and make him realize he needed to step it up and make quicker decisions. Like you said I do not think a different QB (Would have been Greer) would have proved much, execpt got some fire in Lil Mac's ass. He wanted to win we could all tell. He just needed to relax and do it.

Your thoughts are good, and make sense. Someone once corrected me for trying to make sense out of things that don't, and I think that applies here.

UNTexas · September 15, 2015

He should not be written off so quick. Even if he did get pulled in the first game and the other QB played, I would expect him back in game 2. That is unless the new QB is crazy good. So players get rattled in game one and maybe it was the pressure that got to him. No matter the case, let him run out there and show us what he has in game 2 against Rice. If he does not do well again, then pull him. Mostly everyone on here was ready to call for his head before he even took a snap.

So give him a second chance? You're clearly omitting the entire 2014 season and the countless opportunities he's wasted. He's also a not a new guy so I'd say his second chances are done.

North Texas Shep · September 15, 2015

So give him a second chance? You're clearly omitting the entire 2014 season and the countless opportunities he's wasted. He's also a not a new guy so I'd say his second chances are done.

I am saying he should start the Rice game and be taken out if he does not do well. Booting him after game one is not the answer. He might have just been freaked out. Many players play like crap the first game and get it together game two. That is all I am saying.

eulessismore · September 15, 2015

So give him a second chance? You're clearly omitting the entire 2014 season and the countless opportunities he's wasted. He's also a not a new guy so I'd say his second chances are done.

Ok, that's what bothers me, and I've been thinking of this today; our players who I have seen be successful here, Lance Dunbar and others, showed something from the get go. You don't improve by continuing to do the same things that were not successful early on.

Got5onIt · September 15, 2015

He should not be written off so quick. Even if he did get pulled in the first game and the other QB played, I would expect him back in game 2. That is unless the new QB is crazy good. So players get rattled in game one and maybe it was the pressure that got to him. No matter the case, let him run out there and show us what he has in game 2 against Rice. If he does not do well again, then pull him. Mostly everyone on here was ready to call for his head before he even took a snap.

He's been here for 4 years. Absolutely nothing about his performance has changed.

UNTexas · September 15, 2015

I am saying he should start the Rice game and be taken out if he does not do well. Booting him after game one is not the answer. He might have just been freaked out. Many players play like crap the first game and get it together game two. That is all I am saying.

I'd give him a pass if he were a freshman or sophmore. Not a senior. Speaking from experience, each year you mature as a player and seniors should be good to go day one. Play and act like you've been there.

My second thought is the coaches were forced to run plays based on his limited abilities so they knew what the drill was going into it. Week two will see the same tragic play calls based off his inability to perform the duties of a legitimate FBS quarterback. Some guys just never develop the way everyone wants. It's just the way it is.

North Texas Shep · September 15, 2015

I'd give him a pass if he were a freshman or sophmore. Not a senior. Speaking from experience, each year you mature as a player and seniors should be good to go day one. Play and act like you've been there.
My second thought is the coaches were forced to run plays based on his limited abilities so they knew what the drill was going into it. Week two will see the same tragic play calls based off his inability to perform the duties of a legitimate FBS quarterback. Some guys just never develop the way everyone wants. It's just the way it is.

He was not the only one that caused for us to lose that game. We had two fumbles and a missed field goal. The play calling was also in question. We sucked in whole. Everyone keeps talking about how well the defense did, but they seem to forget the missed tackles that changed the game for SMU. We only call for his head. Why is that? They screwed up and did not play a good game. Well, they get a chance to make up for it against Rice. If Lil Mac does the same crap then he gets pulled. That is just the way I think it should be. You do not have to agree.

Rudy · September 15, 2015

This wasn't his first start.

UNT90 · September 15, 2015

He's been here for 5 years. Absolutely nothing about his performance will change.

Fixed.

He was not the only one that caused for us to lose that game. We had two fumbles and a missed field goal. The play calling was also in question. We sucked in whole. Everyone keeps talking about how well the defense did, but they seem to forget the missed tackles that changed the game for SMU. We only call for his head. Why is that? They screwed up and did not play a good game. Well, they get a chance to make up for it against Rice. If Lil Mac does the same crap then he gets pulled. That is just the way I think it should be. You do not have to agree.

we call for his removal because he should have never been out there in the first place.

In case you didn't notice, the offense scored 10 points on Saturday against a crappy crappy defense. That won't win one game this year. Not even Portland St.

He is what he is, and what he is isn't good.

Edited September 15, 2015 by UNT90

North Texas Shep · September 15, 2015

Fixed.
we call for his removal because he should have never been out there in the first place.
In case you didn't notice, the offense scored 10 points on Saturday against a crappy crappy defense. That won't win one game this year. Not even Portland St.
He is what he is, and what he is isn't good.

I never said 10 points is enough. What I did say was it is not just Lil Macs fault we lost. I agree 10 points will not beat Port St. He won the job because he was the best QB in practice. Which I saw. So don't say he never should have been out there. That is silly. Do I think Smith has more talent and ability? Hell yes. Does he know enough of the playbook to lead this team? I have no clue and neither do you. It seems that everyone is making assumptions about other QB options and running with it. We all did that with Berglund. That got us no where. From the beginning I stated It is hard to judge anyone from the first game of the season. That is why he should get the start. If he sucks, then pull him.

This wasn't his first start.

Did someone say it was?

Edited September 15, 2015 by North Texas Shep

oldguystudent · September 15, 2015

Does he know enough of the playbook to lead this team?

We have unequivocally swallowed this bit hook, line, and sinker, haven't we?

What's next? The playbook makes better husbands and fathers?

UNT90 · September 15, 2015

I never said 10 points is enough. What I did say was it is not just Lil Macs fault we lost. I agree 10 points will not beat Port St. He won the job because he was the best QB in practice. Which I saw. So don't say he never should have been out there. That is silly. Do I think Smith has more talent and ability? Hell yes. Does he know enough of the playbook to lead this team? I have no clue and neither do you. It seems that everyone is making assumptions about other QB options and running with it. We all did that with Berglund. That got us no where. From the beginning I stated It is hard to judge anyone from the first game of the season. That is why he should get the start. If he sucks, then pull him.

Did someone say it was?

he never should have been out there. If there isn't a better QB on the team, that is a massive recruiting failure by this coaching staff. A QB should be on this team that is better than Mini Mac. Actually, there should get at least 2 more QBs that are better.

Rice will be a disaster with Mac under center. It may be more of a disaster with Smith under center, but no one, including this coaching staff, knows this until they give Smith the chance. If he has more talent, put him on the field and let him improvise.

And this playbook must be the most complicated football playbook in America.

Tougher than rocket science or just an excuse?

oldguystudent · September 15, 2015

And this playbook must be the most complicated football playbook in America.
Tougher than rocket science or just an excuse?

As someone who is neither husband nor father, do you believe you have the authority to raise such questions?

Mean_Green09 · September 15, 2015

Hate to tell y'all who dont like Canales, but it wasnt the play calling on Saturday night. Yes there were a couple of bad calls, but the plays were there. The execution on the OL and at the QB position was the problem. McNulty missed 2 TDs and another possible one on the drive where we kicked a FG to make it 6-7. The OL consistently missed assignments and blocks. The QB consistently didnt go through his progressions, didnt make the right reads, was to timid on his delivery, and didnt recognize the blitz.

he never should have been out there. If there isn't a better QB on the team, that is a massive recruiting failure by this coaching staff. A QB should be on this team that is better than Mini Mac. Actually, there should get at least 2 more QBs that are better.
Rice will be a disaster with Mac under center. It may be more of a disaster with Smith under center, but no one, including this coaching staff, knows this until they give Smith the chance. If he has more talent, put him on the field and let him improvise.
And this playbook must be the most complicated football playbook in America.
Tougher than rocket science or just an excuse?

Its not really complicated. Saw a lot of simplicity out there. Also saw a lot of mental mistakes and missed reads.

untbowler · September 15, 2015

I am saying he should start the Rice game and be taken out if he does not do well. Booting him after game one is not the answer. He might have just been freaked out. Many players play like crap the first game and get it together game two. That is all I am saying.

This was not his first game for crying out loud, he is a freaking 5th yr Senior, who supposedly according to the coach knows the playbook forwards and backwards, just stop with the cop out that it was his first game. He has quite the track record, hell he played against a rebuilding SMU and sucked, not like Greer who had to face UT or DW who had to face Indiana.

If he can not get up for a 1st game in his 5th season then there is an obvious answer.

Got5onIt · September 15, 2015

This was not his first game for crying out loud, he is a freaking 5th yr Senior, who supposedly according to the coach knows the playbook forwards and backwards, just stop with the cop out that it was his first game. He has quite the track record, hell he played against a rebuilding SMU and sucked, not like Greer who had to face UT or DW who had to face Indiana.
If he can not get up for a 1st game in his 5th season then there is an obvious answer.

Did AM redshirt? I thought he went through 4 straight years?

Army of Dad · September 15, 2015

Did AM redshirt? I thought he went through 4 straight years?

Pretty sure he was hurt his second year here and took a redshirt.

Mean Green 93-98 · September 15, 2015

Pretty sure he was hurt his second year here and took a redshirt.

Hardship waiver ("medical RS") in 2012.

StealthEagle84 · September 15, 2015

Honestly, I felt Lil Mac should have be taken out the first drive of the second half to see what someone else could do and make him realize he needed to step it up and make quicker decisions. Like you said I do not think a different QB (Would have been Greer) would have proved much, execpt got some fire in Lil Mac's ass. He wanted to win we could all tell. He just needed to relax and do it.

A&M did this exact thing vs. Arizona St. and it served them well. Kyle Allen got the hint that he needed to get his $#!^ together and did. It's time for McNulty to $#!^ or get off the pot. No more excuses. If he can't get the job done, then let's see if someone else can. I think both Big Mac and Lil' Mac understand this clearly so let's give the kid one more shot. What scares me is this feels eerily similar to last season. If McNulty is our best QB, then we're in for a long year. I tend to trust coaches evaluations and if he's the best we've got, well damn it Batman.

meangreendork · September 15, 2015

Everyone keeps talking about how well the defense did, but they seem to forget the missed tackles that changed the game for SMU.

Mainly because the defense was on the field for the majority of the game as a result of poor execution/playcalling on the part of the offense. The defense held a team that put 21 early points on Baylor to something like 10 points for the majority of the game. While the defense did miss tackles, I think that the defense did a far better job and is further away from causing the loss than the offense. Same for special teams. Sure, there was a missed field goal, but a missed field goal at 48 yards. Guess why that field goal had to be kicked at 48 yards?

The offense left between 21 and 28 points on the turf because they didn't execute. They failed to capitalize on turnovers from the defense and special teams. They failed to execute on field position provided by the defense and special teams.

Cr1028 · September 15, 2015

I am saying he should start the Rice game and be taken out if he does not do well. Booting him after game one is not the answer. He might have just been freaked out. Many players play like crap the first game and get it together game two. That is all I am saying.

Josh Greer completed 75% of his passes and threw no interceptions against SMU last year in his second game. He ended up with a quarterback rating of 135.2 for the game.