DaJon provided hope

Harry · September 12, 2014

That's it.

MeanGreenDan · September 12, 2014

If this is what it took to get DW in the starting role, maybe it was worth it?

cdizzle86 · September 12, 2014

I agree. He is fun to watch. I'm sure he will have some rough series', but he shows the most upside.

Eastwood Eagle · September 12, 2014

I would take a loss if it means a winning season with DW.

Eastwood Eagle · September 12, 2014

I agree. He is fun to watch. I'm sure he will have some rough series', but he shows the most upside.

Rough series < rough three games.

Cerebus · September 12, 2014

Perfect time. 9 days till Nicholls. Use the extra time to get a DW offense put in, test run it against and FCS team, then see what we can do against Indiana.

Eastwood Eagle · September 12, 2014

Perfect time. 9 days till Nicholls. Use the extra time to get a DW offense put in, test run it against and FCS team, then see what we can do against Indiana.

That actually just excited me.

untwillrise · September 12, 2014

All this bull about DW doesn't do this or that. Be a head football coach and put the best player in!

GreenMachine · September 12, 2014

mac is too stubborn and will lose before admitting he was wrong all along. I wish I were wrong.

Edited September 12, 2014 by GreenMachine

Eastwood Eagle · September 12, 2014

I'm not going to buy the "protect the ball BS." Greer didn't turn the ball over tonight either. Sometimes you need more than a handoffer.

IslandEagle · September 12, 2014

Surely the coaching staff must realize that we cannot win this season without a change. I understand some of the issues involved, but

you need a QB that can deliver and the only one that I've seen that seems to have that potential is Dajon.

TheTastyGreek · September 12, 2014

F--- practice.

I don't care who pays attention super hard and shows up 15 minutes early for practice. I'm not buying tickets to the Practice Bowl when January rolls around. And I don't think we have a shot at an at-large selection to the Tried Really Hard on the Bench Press During Offseason Workouts Playoff. So f--- all that.

And f--- "maturity", too.

I don't give a crap if Dajon Williams sleeps with a night light and believes in the Easter Bunny. If he's spending all his time in team meetings playing with crayons and making laser gun noises while he smashes GI Joes together... GOOD FOR HIM. It's obviously making him more effective than what more "mature" options bring to the table. Last time I checked, Dajon Williams hasn't been stealing electronics or meat, or credit cards, or driving drunk, or running from the cops, or sexually assaulting anyone, or punching out people on Fry Street, or beating his wife. So, whatever makes him not "mature", he ain't that bad in the grand scheme of things. There's an award for dedication, vocal leadership, and bright eyed adherence to traditional values of success. It isn't Starting Quarterback, it's Eagle Scout. So pin a damn badge on McNulty and Greer, but put the football in Dajon's hands. Pretty please.

And for anyone who wants to point out that almost all of Dajon's success has come late in blowout games, or against backups... You may be right. I think the only way to judge him fairly against our other QBs is to see how they do in the same situation. So, START DAJON. And if we get our asses kicked the way we have against Texas and La Tech (or Tulsa when McNulty started)... Then I'd love to see what Greer can do against backups, when he comes in off the bench instead.

If we have to choose between a guy who stands tall and talks in a deep voice and Leads Real Hard and Practices Like A Champion, or a guy who seems to be a slacker but actually ACHIEVES RESULTS... Start the guy who can accomplish something in a game. And if you're one of our coaches and don't like the tone that sets for the rest of the team... Well, get your ass out on the road and recruit someone who can do both. I'll cheer extra hard for that guy next year, if we manage to find him. Until then, give me Dajon.

FireFightnJoey · September 12, 2014

^^^ +1 gazillion

Ian Campbell · September 12, 2014

Talked to some old high school buddies of DW tonight. They basically backed up what Mac has been saying- he constantly goofs around in the huddle, at practice, and in the weight room. They also said that he is a completely different person when he is on the field. Our offense also seems to be a completely different offense when he is on the field. I was trying to trust Mac's instincts as long as possible (the highest level of ball I played was 8th grade, what do I know) but I think that it would just be stupid to start Greer next week. I think Mac knows that now and I just can't see any way Dajon doesn't start vs NSt.

DeepGreen · September 12, 2014

Preach on brother!

eulessismore · September 12, 2014

Hey, if Mac is looking for an excuse to say Dajon matured really fast and that changed everything, try this: HE JUST BECAME A FATHER. I've always heard that having kids can make you grow up fast, so not my brilliant idea or anything. I've never had kids of my own, my wife had 4 from her previous marriage, so I asked her about that theory, and she answered, YES, having a baby changes everything!

Ben Gooding · September 12, 2014

F--- practice.

I don't care who pays attention super hard and shows up 15 minutes early for practice. I'm not buying tickets to the Practice Bowl when January rolls around. And I don't think we have a shot at an at-large selection to the Tried Really Hard on the Bench Press During Offseason Workouts Playoff. So f--- all that.

And f--- "maturity", too.

I don't give a crap if Dajon Williams sleeps with a night light and believes in the Easter Bunny. If he's spending all his time in team meetings playing with crayons and making laser gun noises while he smashes GI Joes together... GOOD FOR HIM. It's obviously making him more effective than what more "mature" options bring to the table. Last time I checked, Dajon Williams hasn't been stealing electronics or meat, or credit cards, or driving drunk, or running from the cops, or sexually assaulting anyone, or punching out people on Fry Street, or beating his wife. So, whatever makes him not "mature", he ain't that bad in the grand scheme of things. There's an award for dedication, vocal leadership, and bright eyed adherence to traditional values of success. It isn't Starting Quarterback, it's Eagle Scout. So pin a damn badge on McNulty and Greer, but put the football in Dajon's hands. Pretty please.

And for anyone who wants to point out that almost all of Dajon's success has come late in blowout games, or against backups... You may be right. I think the only way to judge him fairly against our other QBs is to see how they do in the same situation. So, START DAJON. And if we get our asses kicked the way we have against Texas and La Tech (or Tulsa when McNulty started)... Then I'd love to see what Greer can do against backups, when he comes in off the bench instead.

If we have to choose between a guy who stands tall and talks in a deep voice and Leads Real Hard and Practices Like A Champion, or a guy who seems to be a slacker but actually ACHIEVES RESULTS... Start the guy who can accomplish something in a game. And if you're one of our coaches and don't like the tone that sets for the rest of the team... Well, get your ass out on the road and recruit someone who can do both. I'll cheer extra hard for that guy next year, if we manage to find him. Until then, give me Dajon.

PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I literally could not have said THIS any better. This is GMG gold. Print it out and put it in a frame. I want to hug you!! GMG

MeanGreenTexan · September 12, 2014

F--- practice.

I don't care who pays attention super hard and shows up 15 minutes early for practice. I'm not buying tickets to the Practice Bowl when January rolls around. And I don't think we have a shot at an at-large selection to the Tried Really Hard on the Bench Press During Offseason Workouts Playoff. So f--- all that.

And f--- "maturity", too.

I don't give a crap if Dajon Williams sleeps with a night light and believes in the Easter Bunny. If he's spending all his time in team meetings playing with crayons and making laser gun noises while he smashes GI Joes together... GOOD FOR HIM. It's obviously making him more effective than what more "mature" options bring to the table. Last time I checked, Dajon Williams hasn't been stealing electronics or meat, or credit cards, or driving drunk, or running from the cops, or sexually assaulting anyone, or punching out people on Fry Street, or beating his wife. So, whatever makes him not "mature", he ain't that bad in the grand scheme of things. There's an award for dedication, vocal leadership, and bright eyed adherence to traditional values of success. It isn't Starting Quarterback, it's Eagle Scout. So pin a damn badge on McNulty and Greer, but put the football in Dajon's hands. Pretty please.

And for anyone who wants to point out that almost all of Dajon's success has come late in blowout games, or against backups... You may be right. I think the only way to judge him fairly against our other QBs is to see how they do in the same situation. So, START DAJON. And if we get our asses kicked the way we have against Texas and La Tech (or Tulsa when McNulty started)... Then I'd love to see what Greer can do against backups, when he comes in off the bench instead.

If we have to choose between a guy who stands tall and talks in a deep voice and Leads Real Hard and Practices Like A Champion, or a guy who seems to be a slacker but actually ACHIEVES RESULTS... Start the guy who can accomplish something in a game. And if you're one of our coaches and don't like the tone that sets for the rest of the team... Well, get your ass out on the road and recruit someone who can do both. I'll cheer extra hard for that guy next year, if we manage to find him. Until then, give me Dajon.

Oh Snap! I just went to Mean Green Church. Thank you preacher man.

H-towngreen · September 12, 2014

F--- practice.

I don't care who pays attention super hard and shows up 15 minutes early for practice. I'm not buying tickets to the Practice Bowl when January rolls around. And I don't think we have a shot at an at-large selection to the Tried Really Hard on the Bench Press During Offseason Workouts Playoff. So f--- all that.

And f--- "maturity", too.

I don't give a crap if Dajon Williams sleeps with a night light and believes in the Easter Bunny. If he's spending all his time in team meetings playing with crayons and making laser gun noises while he smashes GI Joes together... GOOD FOR HIM. It's obviously making him more effective than what more "mature" options bring to the table. Last time I checked, Dajon Williams hasn't been stealing electronics or meat, or credit cards, or driving drunk, or running from the cops, or sexually assaulting anyone, or punching out people on Fry Street, or beating his wife. So, whatever makes him not "mature", he ain't that bad in the grand scheme of things. There's an award for dedication, vocal leadership, and bright eyed adherence to traditional values of success. It isn't Starting Quarterback, it's Eagle Scout. So pin a damn badge on McNulty and Greer, but put the football in Dajon's hands. Pretty please.

And for anyone who wants to point out that almost all of Dajon's success has come late in blowout games, or against backups... You may be right. I think the only way to judge him fairly against our other QBs is to see how they do in the same situation. So, START DAJON. And if we get our asses kicked the way we have against Texas and La Tech (or Tulsa when McNulty started)... Then I'd love to see what Greer can do against backups, when he comes in off the bench instead.

If we have to choose between a guy who stands tall and talks in a deep voice and Leads Real Hard and Practices Like A Champion, or a guy who seems to be a slacker but actually ACHIEVES RESULTS... Start the guy who can accomplish something in a game. And if you're one of our coaches and don't like the tone that sets for the rest of the team... Well, get your ass out on the road and recruit someone who can do both. I'll cheer extra hard for that guy next year, if we manage to find him. Until then, give me Dajon.

I love you man

UNT90 · September 12, 2014

I agree. He is fun to watch. I'm sure he will have some rough series', but he shows the most upside.

EVERY series with Greer is a "rough series."

UNT90 · September 12, 2014

Williams has always been the most talented QB on this roster.

At this point, it would be very Benford-esqe not to start him. You know that Greer and McNulty are not FBS QBs. More importantly, the players in that locker room know it, also. Keep throwing them out there and you will see the losses pile up. The players will think the coaches quit on them, and they will quit right back.

Start Greer against Nichols and there is the very real possibility we lose that game.

I finally figured out who Greer reminded me of last night; Andrew McNulty in his one start against Tulsa.

Do the right thing, coach.

GOMG2013 · September 12, 2014

Dajon is a very calm person. He's not your typical rah, rah, in your face type person. He does not have an aggressive personallity. Kinda quiet and lax.

He's kinda like TMac or Scottie pippen in basketball. His demeanor comes off as lazy and not interested at times.

Even though that is his demeanor off the field and he's not the type that will scream at players and pump up teammates, he can play football.

strikes · September 12, 2014

DW for starting position! I feel like the forums were divided on the decision at the beginning of the season but now it seems very clear who needs to be in the QB position.

MeanGreenTexan · September 12, 2014

DW for starting position! I feel like the forums were divided on the decision at the beginning of the season but now it seems very clear who needs to be in the QB position.

I just think we need to temper expectations of him too. It's not going to be easy for him. It was only easy for him last night because of the 2nd string defense... or, heck, it could be easy for him regardless of who's defending. Only way to find out is to try.

GOMG2013 · September 12, 2014

We keep saying 2nd string defense, but that SMU team was probably no better than techs second string defense.

Greer looked bad against SMU and he had the running game to help him out. Hes just not comfortable out there. Dajon would have killed that SMU defense. Especially the way the running game was going.