New Starting QB on Friday?

[Archbold44]

Exactly. They don't need to be a serious threat to unseat Angeli next year - they just need to be adequate enough to beat NC and BC. That's the bar. And maybe, just maybe, one of them can show out enough to be a reliable fallback in case Angeli's recovery is not on schedule.

But, no we can't run with that storyline. It's too boring. Instead we have a bunch of lunatic fans here that expect the second coming of Joe Montana and Flutie's love child.

Who is doing that? The worst thing that Fran could have done was play Carney for 1 play against Colgate and have him run for a TD. The second worst thing was to play Carney for two series and have him look more comfortable in the pocket and make better decisions. Nobody is saying anyone else is going to unseat Angeli, much less be Montana/Flutie. But can we get to above Perry Patterson 2005 level passing attack? Collins can throw a deep ball... but this offense also needs to scatter the ball around the field to multiple playmakers. Collins just can't do that yet. And if the other guys look worse, Collins can always come in the game. Not like he has to be released for someone else to get PT.

 

[FrancoPizza]

if the other guys look worse, Collins can always come in the game.

Yeah, that's a no from me dawg. That would go over like pizza sitting out for a week on the counter. Can you eat it? Sure. But you'll get a serious case of the runs.

 

[bigmike]

Exactly. They don't need to be a serious threat to unseat Angeli next year - they just need to be adequate enough to beat NC and BC. That's the bar. And maybe, just maybe, one of them can show out enough to be a reliable fallback in case Angeli's recovery is not on schedule.

But, no we can't run with that storyline. It's too boring. Instead we have a bunch of lunatic fans here that expect the second coming of Joe Montana and Flutie's love child.

Wait, Flutie and Montana had a thing?

FWIW, I’m just happy with the hope that we may see something different tonight. That’s it - a W would be gravy, Italian gravy if you know what I mean.

 

[orangefog]

Yeah, that's a no from me dawg. That would go over like pizza sitting out for a week on the counter. Can you eat it? Sure. But you'll get a serious case of the runs.

Are you talking about Franco's Pizza?

 

[djorange1989]

I don’t think anyone who’s reasonable thinks Carney or Filardi will be world beaters right away. We just know Rickie isn’t and just want to see if one of these guys can be functional because that would be a major upgrade.

Functional can get us two more wins. Then we can cry about blowing an opportunity against Pitt for win 6 and/or taking the Tennessee game vs playing a chump!

 

[djorange1989]

Exactly. They don't need to be a serious threat to unseat Angeli next year - they just need to be adequate enough to beat NC and BC. That's the bar. And maybe, just maybe, one of them can show out enough to be a reliable fallback in case Angeli's recovery is not on schedule.

But, no we can't run with that storyline. It's too boring. Instead we have a bunch of lunatic fans here that expect the second coming of Joe Montana and Flutie's love child.

Franco Pizza: The proverbial turd in the punch.

No one thinks that, we are just excited to not being subjected to Rickie anymore. And while 5-7 is a bummer because no bowl, it wouldn’t be terrible considering everything that has happened.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Are you talking about Franco's Pizza?

Trio’s would never….

 

[Archbold44]

Franco Pizza: The proverbial turd in the punch.

No one thinks that, we are just excited to not being subjected to Rickie anymore. And while 5-7 is a bummer because no bowl, it wouldn’t be terrible considering everything that has happened.

6-6 and a bowl may be overrated. If we get to 5-7 playing this many young guys... I think rest, healing, recruiting, retention, and transfer scouting might be more important.

 

[shu 49]

Look for Filardi on Friday.

How is he looking in practice.

 

[djorange1989]

6-6 and a bowl may be overrated. If we get to 5-7 playing this many young guys... I think rest, healing, recruiting, retention, and transfer scouting might be more important.

Not a bad point.

 

[shu 49]

There is no way Filardi is more up to speed than Carney. If he is, Carney ain't the guy either then.

Guessing it's wishful thinking from an overzealous sports radio host more than fact.

Yeah but u know some guys grab playbooks better than others. I needed to see it and then do it and then I was good. Some guys can just study book and know it. Some guys can’t do it or study it.

 

[storange]

Who will we see tonight and for how long.
My guess
Ricky …. None
Luke one half
Jakahri. None
Filardi half

If either QB starts moving the team and putting points then of course he stays .

100% shot in the dark , I have 0 inside info

 

[Dcuse]

Who will we see tonight and for how long.
My guess
Ricky …. None
Luke one half
Jakahri. None
Filardi half

If either QB starts moving the team and putting points then of course he stays .

100% shot in the dark , I have 0 inside info

Belin- Whole game

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[dan7800]

Villari entire game.

 

[Nick44]

Do we need a QB to play?

 

[FloridaCuse]

My guess is that Pete Thamel, the Orange whisperer, will be the first to tell us. Monitor his X/Twitter account. I'm sure Anish and Carc will know before game time.

 

[texascpa]

Has to be Carney to start. If Collins starts, I fear the reaction of the Dome.

 

[Archbold44]

Has to be Carney to start. If Collins starts, I fear the reaction of the Dome.

Yes, that would be just dumb. Collins needs to be a relief QB moving forward, no matter who starts.

 

[orangefog]

Trio’s would never….

I played many games at Pulaski Park and gone over to Trio's for a slice.

 

[CbusCuse]

Maybe Jakhari is finally healthy and that's what Fran's been waiting on? Rickie or the True Frosh aren't binary decisions here. Hell, Vilardi and others that played QB at any level should be considered at this point.

If Vilardi is a Filardi skilled type of passer in a Villari type body...I'm SOLD! Start that guy!

Can we morph them into one player?!?!

 

[CbusCuse]

I’m still high on Luke Carney. He had extensive experience running an aggressive offense (4 year starter, right, as I believe Filardi was). Both may be a little undersized but with capable arms. Will be a tough go against an all time great defensive schemer, but time to let them grow.

Both are undersized. When we signed Filardi as a walk on, i said that I think he had a shot to contribute with his skillset, but certainly didn't think he'd have a shot to play this year. Just hope one of them looks great, but personally i'd rather Carney win out. Nothing personal by any means, only reason being is he is an inch taller and 10 lbs heavier. Even just having 1 more inch in height means he is that much more likely to succeed. Its hard to succeed and stay healthy when your 6'-1" and 195 lbs as Filardi is. And that is his roster listed size so he's probably a tad smaller than even that.

 

[FloridaCuse]

Both are undersized. When we signed Filardi as a walk on i said he had a shot to contribute with his skillset, but certainly didn't think he'd have a shot to play this year. Just hope one of them looks great, but personally i'd rather Carney win out. Nothing personal by any means, only reason being is he is an inch taller and 10 lbs heavier. Even just having 1 more inch in height means he is that much more likely that he is going to succeed. Its hard to succeed and stay healthy when your 6'-1" and 195 lbs as Filardi is. And that is his roster listed size so he's probably a tad smaller than even that.

and then Filardi can still star for us in lacrosse! Though if he wins the football job great for him and us.

 

[Archbold44]

If Vilardi is a Filardi skilled type of passer in a Villari type body...I'm SOLD! Start that guy!

Can we morph them into one player?!?!

He is giving up 3 inches and 50 lbs to Villari. I think that checks out by looking at them back to back. Give the size of one, the other checks out... and vice-versa. Not like Filardi is 5'9' or something. His issues right now will not be height, weight, etc... we'll see what happens.

 

[sutomcat]

Probably should be noted Filardi’s weight went from 170 to 195 since he has been on campus.

That makes it a lot more feasible for him to play at this level. It’s tough for any true freshman to play quarterback, but he’s a lot better positioned physically than he was last fall.