Let's Start Wilson

[RF2044]

He made 4 bad passes the whole day. Sure we would expect our starting qb to make those throws, but he made 4 bad throws the entire game. If it wasn't for him we get beat by 4 td's.

There is such a lack of perspective on this forum about Hunt, it's unbelievable.

And no--I don't think he's a world beater. But he's also a lot better than many make him out to be.

 

[007]

Yeah, let's start Wilson and sit the one guy that gives the team the best chance to be average this year.

Yeah, let's start Wilson and sit the only guy ND is probably game planning for.

Playing Hunt = best chance of making a bowl.

 

[dinosaurbbq]

Inexperienced, but much better arm. He's the QB of the future. We should start giving him reps now. I just don't see Hunt beating ND. I don't want to see Hunt for the next two years. Let's give Wilson a shot.

Repeat after me -- This is merely an opinion and this is a forum for the sharing of opinions. Thanks for sharing and keep on participating, even though I disagree with your opinion. You have no less right and are no less welcome to share yours than anyone else. Keep up the support and Go Orange!

 

[syr02esq]

Let's see if any opinions change if Hunt performs this weekend similar to last weekend. I realize my post is controversial and in the ultra thin minority here.

 

[RF2044]

Let's see if any opinions change if Hunt performs this weekend similar to last weekend. I realize my post is controversial and in the ultra thin minority here.

Not knocking you for broaching a subject--this is a discussion board, after all. But no matter what Wilson's potential is [which is debatable], there are no circumstances I can envision where he would give the team the better chance to win this year than Hunt.

That said, I was great encouraged by him not losing the Villanova game, when he got thrown to the wolves. It is going to be a great battle between him, Long, Edouard, and Kimble to see if one rises to the occasion. There is no doubt in my mind that Hunt will retain firm control over the starting role throughout the remainder of his career here at SU.

 

[Crusty]

Not knocking you for broaching a subject--this is a discussion board, after all. But no matter what Wilson's potential is [which is debatable], there are no circumstances I can envision where he would give the team the better chance to win this year than Hunt.

That said, I was great encouraged by him not losing the Villanova game, when he got thrown to the wolves. It is going to be a great battle between him, Long, Edouard, and Kimble to see if one rises to the occasion. There is no doubt in my mind that Hunt will retain firm control over the starting role throughout the remainder of his career here at SU.

Wilson will have a great career here for 2016 and 2017.

 

[ORANGEsPHK]

Come on guys - the OP's post is gotta be a joke. I don't think anyone would seriously think Wilson would be a better option at QB right now ... right?

The main issue I have with calling out Hunt is that Maryland scored 31 points in the first half. Think about that. In the first half. Sure, Hunt missed some throws and there were some play calls I didn't get, but the D gave up 31 points in the first half. Its pretty absurd to think that we can give up that many points and then point to Hunt as being the reason for the team's failure.

I get that Hunt needs to improve on his accuracy, McD needs to put the team in a better position, i.e, better play calling, and we have to play with more focus and discipline. These are all things that have been discussed often and are known issues with this team. But the Defense needs to help as well, like they did in the 2nd half. I'm glad CB was able to make adjustments at the half but those adjustments need to come earlier.

 

[ORANGEsPHK]

Oh, and here's the other issue with playing Wilson.

McD will still call read/option plays and Wilson can't run. And Wilson wasn't all that accurate against Villanova either except for the first series. So how would that put our team in a better position to win games?

 

[bevosu]

John O'Korn would have been a nice pick up...if we even ever had a chance.

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[baggerbob]

As many know, I am probably the biggest Austin Wilson booster on this board and maybe the biggest outside of his immediate family.

However, Hunt is clearly the better option at this point. Yes, his passing has not improved much and is a big disappointment. But Hunt is a gamer and he will improve. We do have better receivers this year and they will get better as well. We beat ourselves yesterday and sooner or later this team will get sick and tired of that and will improve.

Hunt will have some great games and some games like yesterday - Ryan was like that at his point also and he couldn't run!

There will be a time for Wilson and he will shine when that time comes. Until then Hunt is our guy.

I'm glad you like Wilson, but with his lack of any mobility, he'll never be the starter here. He should have gone to a school that consistently gets very good linemen, he is perfect for a drop back and throw offense. We will never have the type of linemen to run that type of offense. A school like Florida St, Alabama, or other SEC schools with Big Fast, Mobile linemen fit his ability to a tee.

 

[LennX6]

oh boy... I wondered if we'd land here.

The plane came in a bit ahead of schedule...

 

[SUbear]

TCU is worlds ahead of us as a program. Allen would not only be starting here, he would be excelling. He is 100 times the footbal player that Hunt will ever be.

That is pure nonsense!

 

[rrlbees]

anyone who thinks Hunt is dual threat needs to never post here again.

You don't get to decide that. Fortunately.

 

[rrlbees]

Allen would not only be starting here, he would be excelling. He is 100 times the footbal player that Hunt will ever be.

And you know this how?

 

[Xanadu]

TCU is worlds ahead of us as a program. Allen would not only be starting here, he would be excelling. He is 100 times the footbal player that Hunt will ever be.

This is a really bad post. The great thing about opinions, and this country, is that everyone can have one.

 

[Cuse'91]

Sonny Abramson come on down!

 

[ClkWrkOrange]

but the D gave up 31 points in the first half. Its pretty absurd to think that we can give up that many points and then point to Hunt as being the reason for the team's failure.

17 of those points were on the D.7 of them were on Hunt.

 

[Crusty]

I'm glad you like Wilson, but with his lack of any mobility, he'll never be the starter here. He should have gone to a school that consistently gets very good linemen, he is perfect for a drop back and throw offense. We will never have the type of linemen to run that type of offense. A school like Florida St, Alabama, or other SEC schools with Big Fast, Mobile linemen fit his ability to a tee.

If that was the case he would never have been made the backup. Nassib couldn't run a lick either. MCD's N-Zone offense requires an accurate passer more than it requires a running QB. We have plenty of RB's. One of our big problems in the red zone is that we can't seem to pass for a TB without a trick play.

Wilson is going to be great and is the only one on the roster with an NFL arm.

 

[SUbear]

If that was the case he would never have been made the backup. Nassib couldn't run a lick either. MCD's N-Zone offense requires an accurate passer more than it requires a running QB. We have plenty of RB's. One of our big problems in the red zone is that we can't seem to pass for a TB without a trick play.

Wilson is going to be great and is the only one on the roster with an NFL arm.

I have nothing against Wilson and hope you are right, but at this point have not seen it. Most young QBs need some time to get to their potential so For all our sakes I hope he lives up to your prediction. He is not our best option to win at this point however.

 

[OrangeTown]

anyone who thinks Hunt is dual threat needs to never post here again. Wake up.
(he is still all we got for now though, have to ride it out until we recruit a better one)

Before questioning your rationale, I need to know which part of the "dual" in "dual threat" you feel Hunt does not qualify for.

I have to assume it's the running part, because by definition a quarterback should be considered a passing threat. Otherwise teams would just put another running back in the backfield.

So, assuming you don't feel he is a running threat, why do you feel this way? Sure, he's no Randall Cunningham or Michael Vick, but he's leading the team in rushing and is averaging 7.0 yards per carry.

Or are you simply implying he's not a dual threat because he isn't fast? I sure hope that's not the case because that would be extremely naive.

 

[ORANGEsPHK]

17 of those points were on the D.7 of them were on Hunt.

You're crazy. I'll give you that the pick six was Hunt not getting the entire play and that it was aa FUBAR moment. The blocked punt? The catch that should have been an interception by Reddish? The calls on 3rd down by McD? The holding calls in the redzone? The missed FG? The slants that UMD converted on?

You can't put all that on Hunt. Sorry, I'm just not buying that Hunt was the main reason we lost the game - not by a long shot.

 

[ClkWrkOrange]

You're crazy. I'll give you that the pick six was Hunt not getting the entire play and that it was aa FUBAR moment. The blocked punt? The catch that should have been an interception by Reddish? The calls on 3rd down by McD? The holding calls in the redzone? The missed FG? The slants that UMD converted on?

You can't put all that on Hunt. Sorry, I'm just not buying that Hunt was the main reason we lost the game - not by a long shot.

Who the is putting that all on Hunt?I was just saying all 31 pts were not on the D.Your reaction to me suggests that you're the crazy one here.You'll give me the pick 6 was on Hunt?Gee thanks.

 

[Crusty]

I have nothing against Wilson and hope you are right, but at this point have not seen it. Most young QBs need some time to get to their potential so For all our sakes I hope he lives up to your prediction. He is not our best option to win at this point however.

No question about that. Hunt will be fine. He just needs to settle down a little and maintain his fundamentals.

 

[Stern]

Inexperienced, but much better arm. He's the QB of the future. We should start giving him reps now. I just don't see Hunt beating ND. I don't want to see Hunt for the next two years. Let's give Wilson a shot.

Post this in November if things aren't going well. Then its a serious discussion. Until then this is still Hunt's team

 

[LennX6]

Nah, Hunt's the best option, unfortunately. Why we can't find a QB that develops is beyond me. And by develop I mean before they are a 5th year senior. You can't build a program on 5th year senior QB's having good years especially if you have to suffer through them playing for 2 years before then. I have not been a Hunt supporter (as starting QB) and still am not. But he is definitely the best option. As others said Wilson can't run...a lick. I was shocked when I saw that in the Nova game. I think those that are still saying Hunt will get better as a passer are a little too optimistic. He could get better and still not be an adequate passing QB. At least he is an adequate runner most of the time and on the goal line he is above average. Do I wish there was a better option? Sure. I don't see it though. But if ever there was a 5th year senior QB that started for 2 years that should look over his shoulder next year it may be Hunt. Luckily for him, and unfortunately for the program, there doesn't look like much competition for him right now.

I'm saying we hang loose and see a couple more games. Up to now , he reminds me of a more slithery Perry Patterson.
Maryland is now 4-1, maybe they are actually good ya know?