Bad Omen

[Green Guy Bass]

Riley Dodge's 1st pass in college was a pick. Granted, it wasn't all his fault, but that still sucks. (Still wondering why he is playing this season)

Edited September 14, 2008 by Green Guy Bass

[chrisfisher]

Omen = superstition.

[Dodge2007]

He should have never thrown it.

[Mad Hatter]

I love the play though. Sounded like the receiver got tripped up with the defender. They should try it again.

Having Riley out there gives you some options.

[Green Guy Bass]

Omen = superstition.

Mean Green=Don't know what the hell we are doing

[MeanGreenFan94]

Romo's first pass in the NFL was a pick

and it has worked out ok for him since that game.

Edited September 14, 2008 by MeanGreenFan94

[GoMeanGreen1999]

Why is Riley is playing QB again? I missed the first part of the game.

[NT80]

Why is Riley is playing QB again? I missed the first part of the game.

He was playing WR and they tossed it back to him to throw downfield = trick play that didn't work, but nice idea to loosen up the defense.

[Pen Yan Fan]

He was playing WR and they tossed it back to him to throw downfield = trick play that didn't work, but nice idea to loosen up the defense.

It was the only deep pass they tried all night in this Doge horizontal offense.

[foutsrouts]

Romo's first pass in the NFL was a pick

and it has worked out ok for him since that game.

It worked out just fine as far as salary and girlfriends (maybe) are concerned, but I seem to remember something about a botched hold and an errant pass on the last play of the last two seasons. Oh well, we shall see.

[nautique]

Dodge ranked Riley after making a very poor decision to throw the ball. His decision to throw was someone just throwing it up for grabs without really looking downfield.

I liked the call just not the outcome.

[ADLER]

I love the play though. Sounded like the receiver got tripped up with the defender. They should try it again.

Having Riley out there gives you some options.

They only have two weeks to perfect this A-11 thing they've been practicing before the Rice game. Rice is going to be too preocupied preparing for UT to make any serious adjustments.

[KRAM1]

I still can't figure out why he is even playing...

As far as the pick goes...so what? The kid can play!

[Smitty]

Without getting into the whole redshirt debate again, you cannot judge Riley on one play or one game. It's really not fair to judge him on this entire season. This is not an indicator of his future.

Edited September 14, 2008 by Smitty

[SilverEagle]

After watching the two reverses to Riley in the Tulsa game, I predicted that play would eventually come up. Obviously LSU predicted it too.....and had it covered. Coach Dodge should have saved it for a crucial time in a SBC game.

[KBJ]

After watching the two reverses to Riley in the Tulsa game, I predicted that play would eventually come up. Obviously LSU predicted it too.....and had it covered. Coach Dodge should have saved it for a crucial time in a SBC game.

The way this team is playing a crucial time a]in a SBC game will only be vs FIU

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

Look, everyone. Pass or no pass, he's going to play. And, yes, he wasn't going to light up LSU. No one on our team did.

Everyone with a hint of college football knowledge can see that Riley is too little to play QB in places like the SEC, Big 12, etc. He's probably too little to do it in the Belt as well.

However, that doesn't mean his dad shouldn't let him wing it around on a trick play every now and then. It's not like defensive coordinators don't know the kid played QB in high school. But, even though every school we play for his entire career will be expecting him to throw now and again, we may as well do it. I mean, just to see if it will work more often than not.

I mean, what else are we gonna do while we're not using our talented stable of running backs? If we can't win, why not entertain and give the crowd what they want - more Riley Dodge.

[MeanGreenZen]

Everyone with a hint of college football knowledge can see that Riley is too little to play QB in places like the SEC, Big 12, etc. He's probably too little to do it in the Belt as well.

Are Missouri, Kansas and Colorado still in the Big 12? Because three Big 12 starting quarterbacks: Chase Daniel, Todd Reesing and Cody Hawkins are listed as being under 6-0 tall the same as Riley. Anyone with atleast a hint of college football knowledge knows that you don't have to be tall to play quarterback in a spread offense. You receive the ball in the shotgun, everyone is spread out and most of the throws are to the outside. Why do people keep insisting Riley is too short to play quarterback at UNT? This isn't the NFL.

[Charlie NT 73]

I thought of the WR pass play as soon as Riley can on the field vs Tulsa.

I like it! Gives the offense a new wrinkle for the opposition to worry about.

I say we will see the same play alot this year for not only long routes

but shot routes also. Maybe a short route and a pitch back to Riley

runing down the field. Who knows what will happen, but one thing is

for sure, having Riley on the field opens up many new offensive

plays and that makes Riley dangerious!

[newgreen]

Are Missouri, Kansas and Colorado still in the Big 12? Because three Big 12 starting quarterbacks: Chase Daniel, Todd Reesing and Cody Hawkins are listed as being under 6-0 tall the same as Riley. Anyone with atleast a hint of college football knowledge knows that you don't have to be tall to play quarterback in a spread offense. You receive the ball in the shotgun, everyone is spread out and most of the throws are to the outside. Why do people keep insisting Riley is too short to play quarterback at UNT? This isn't the NFL.

It's not just considering height (5'10 1/2"), you need to consider body weight and the amount of "gym" weight able to lift. Both a little light. Consider this, Chase Daniel IS at least and inch taller and at least 40 lbs. (if not 50 lbs. heavier).

[Quoner]

It's not just considering height (5'10 1/2"), you need to consider body weight and the amount of "gym" weight able to lift. Both a little light. Consider this, Chase Daniel IS at least and inch taller and at least 40 lbs. (if not 50 lbs. heavier).

Fun game if you have a moment - compare Chase's weight and head size now to a high school photo.

[Guest GrayEagleOne]

the redshirt is off and we need to deal with it. Riley is probably in the top four receivers on the team right now because he has more speed, experience in the system, and route-running ability. He is also an accomplished runner and passer. If he were to play quarterback full-time he would definitely need more weight but for a receiver that is not a problem. I hope that we run that play many times to keep pressure on the opposing defense because Riley may tuck the ball and run if they play the pass more than the run. Either way, he's a threat.

If that pass had been complete, this thread would contain nothing but raves.

Edited September 15, 2008 by GrayEagleOne

[ShopMeanGreen]

Difficult to know what is going through someone elses head. We all (media included) put Riley in the role of QB, maybe he has lost some intrest in QB, maybe the coaches know that Vizza will be truely exceptional the next 2 years. Riley is a great athelete and maybe he can do more in other spots. Why have a great athelete that can do lots of things sitting around waiting for a great QB to retire. We all talk about coming to NT and playing instead of sitting on the bench in Austin. I can promise you Riley is already having more fun than Tre'.

[GreenAlums]

Difficult to know what is going through someone elses head. We all (media included) put Riley in the role of QB, maybe he has lost some intrest in QB, maybe the coaches know that Vizza will be truely exceptional the next 2 years. Riley is a great athelete and maybe he can do more in other spots. Why have a great athelete that can do lots of things sitting around waiting for a great QB to retire. We all talk about coming to NT and playing instead of sitting on the bench in Austin. I can promise you Riley is already having more fun than Tre'.

I bet you are right about that. Anybody got any inside scoop on Tre'? Is he still working out the first string defense?? In the day, I can remember being fresh meat for Walter Chapman (God rest his sole). It's not easy bein' a hotdog at a Harley rally!

[Green Guy Bass]

I can promise you Riley is already having more fun than Tre'.

Ever been to Austin??