QB1: Angeli

[Orijinal]

I'm not gonna lie. I appreciate the work Chris Carlson does, but that article on why Angeli won the starting job is kind of trash and a little more than a passive slap in the face to Steve. He calls Steve the "safe choice" but not the more talented one. Yikes.

I would post numerous quotes from the article, but I'm afraid my post would be removed because this is an article for Syracuse.com subscribers

I found myself really turned off by it

And one more thing (as I reply to myself)--If you really believe that Steve became a winner by not having enough talent, I question your ability to make a proper evaluation

Looking from afar, it seems obvious that Steve won the job due to his talent, experience (ability to perform on the big stage), decision-making, AND leadership capability

Can't wait to see him come out and play Tennessee in a couple weeks
Go Orange

 

[Sudano]

I'm not gonna lie. I appreciate the work Chris Carlson does, but that article on why Angeli won the starting job is kind of trash and a little more than a passive slap in the face to Steve. He calls Steve the "safe choice" but not the more talented one. Yikes.

I would post numerous quotes from the article, but I'm afraid my post would be removed because this is an article for Syracuse.com subscribers

I found myself really turned off by it

We all have to define what talent really is. Consistently Performing at a high level without mistakes.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Who throws the ball from their knees, that isn't a football play.

Yeah, I mean, that QB would be marked down. The pass wouldn't even matter.

 

[All4SU]

I hope the coaches are working on his back shoulder throws. Man, McCord made those look unstoppable.

 

[vegasnick]

Except for the last sentence...it's like you're describing SU.

In a way it does. But there is also distinct differences. SU's receiving room is much deeper and has players that have proven themselves (Gill, JRS at CSU). Also, SU filled voids in the portal that Tennessee didn't. Tennessee ranked 68th overall in the portal ranking with a -18 net. They brought in 7 players and lost 25! Also, both Willis and Nixon have proven they are very capable out of the backfield. One last difference, all reports out of the SU camp are very favorable in the offense meshing and highlighting all the potential. If you look at Tennessee local reports its all doom and gloom in Rocky Top.

 

[DomeHolmes]

A couple of things. Angeli is a really gifted passer. He's VERY good, he's experienced, and the staff sees him as a guy who can emulate a lot of what McCord brought to the table last year.

Keep in mind that when we landed Kyle from OSU, a lot of people were talking about him being a game manager [similar to Angeli this year], who might "suffer" from not having the same level of talent. Very few people thought he was going to star; a preseason poll rated him as something like the 10th best QB starter in the ACC. Fast forward, and he led the nation in passing yards / receptions / etc.

Can Angeli produce 75% of the same? Time will tell. But this seems bigger than just the Tennessee game.

Arm strength is overrated. How many 30+ yard passes are you going to complete during the course of a game [and I'm talking about downfield, not short receptions that turn into long YAC chunks]?

And nothing against Collins. It sounds like this battle went right down to the wire. He is one snap away, and could yet see the field.

Great post. Your first 2 paragraphs put everything in perspective.

Not a stretch to say with Angeli, and Nixon calling the plays, we can have a top 20 passing attack.

 

[GoSU96]

Syracuse fans have always hated black QBs.

Both QBs will be ready to play against Tennessee. I think Angeli will have a quick hook if things aren't going well.

Yep, they’ll never succeed here

 

[Scooch]

When all else is equal, go with experience, especially for game 1 against a ranked SEC opponent.

I suspect Collins will get snaps this season. He may even take over the starting job at some point.

 

[NCo’range]

Cool I like it!

Did someone on here call
him Peanut Butter Angelli?
Brilliant!

 

[GoSU96]

I can’t believe how many thought Chip was in anyway being serious

Good lord, you need Kaiser to read you the riot act

 

[Scooch]

I did find it funny that during his interview on that ACC show that was at practice last week, Fran said Collins' issue was the decision-making part of the game. Clearly bias from the HC!

 

[GoSU96]

I did find it funny that during his interview on that ACC show that was at practice last week, Fran said Collins' issue was the decision-making part of the game. Clearly bias from the HC!

Yep. Dude is stuck on racial stereotypes

 

[Surfan06001]

I kinda like the initial reactions.

I'm also kinda shocked that the sarcasm wasn't implied.

I have ten posts here and I immediately understood it.