Rickie Collins

[qdawgg]

We have Nixon. He’ll have a gameplan ready that is perfect for Collins. Look at all the wrinkles he pulled out against Clemson when the game threads at times were like, wth are we doing on offense. Myself included. I have no doubt we’ll have a plan that makes sense.

Let’s also remember. Collins came in and also didn’t lose us the game. I was worried Clemson might find a way back into it. Imagine an INT returned for a TD. That would have potentially been a huge momentum booster for Clemson. That didn’t happen. Let’s see how he handles a full game with a real week of prep.

 

[JRHEETER]

We have Nixon. He’ll have a gameplan ready that is perfect for Collins. Look at all the wrinkles he pulled out against Clemson when the game threads at times were like, wth are we doing on offense. Myself included. I have no doubt we’ll have a plan that makes sense.

Let’s also remember. Collins came in and also didn’t lose us the game. I was worried Clemson might find a way back into it. Imagine an INT returned for a TD. That would have potentially been a huge momentum booster for Clemson. That didn’t happen. Let’s see how he handles a full game with a real week of prep.

We also thought 6 months ago that Collins would be our starter sooooooooooo

 

[bnoro]

If you're any team and you win the toss, you defer to the second half anyway. The bigger question is whether, if we win the toss, we take the ball to get Ricky in the game. I would not, but I would not have tried the onside kick either...

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

 

[DPCuse]

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

With an inexperienced QB starting this week, I'd defer. Give yourself halftime to make some adjustments if needed. I expect him to be better in the second half than he was in the first. Although Duke can adjust too.

 

[Archbold44]

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

I think it is because coaches want to see a half and get that second-half drive script together based on first half results/tendencies.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

Yup.

I want my offense to steam roll your defense into an immediate touchdown, and good luck chasing me the rest of the game.

 

[rocklloyd]

Bud Poliquin?

huzzah

 

[OrangeinBoston]

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

Statistically, the deffering team can score at the end of the first half and gets the ball to start the second half.

 

[CanadianSU]

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

Agree. Although the double score before half always bugs me if the opponent has that chance.

 

[AAM62]

Fran was pumping him up on the Rich Eisen show. Just saw a clip on my ESPN app - assuming the interview happened today.

 

[2B20Again]

Hoping playing against Duke and not a powerhouse will allow chances for Collins to build confidence quickly. Coaches need to prepare him, calm him, and give him some basic easy passes to start. Throwing to Villari would be good.

 

[2B20Again]

I don’t think there is any chance they change the playbook. Rickie was QB1 before spring game. Had complete knowledge of play book. Angeli won the job in the fall simply because of his experience and leadership. Not a knock on Rickie just the facts. Rockies hasn’t taken a snap at P4 level. Angeline played in more than 10 games. It is my feeling that Rickie will be fine. But this is game one for him. Regarding Carney, just a freshman. Very skilled QB, that’s why he’s here. His High School numbers we video game like. His time will come, however right now Rickie has the ball. Give him a chance to learn and grow. Old, old man out. Peace

 

[TexanMark]

More importantly, "Why is Rickie Collins?"

Hopefully on Saturday we aren't saying, "Where is Rickie Collins?"

 

[UnknownOrange]

AAM62

 

[Tony DeFranco]

I don’t think there is any chance they change the playbook. Rickie was QB1 before spring game. Had complete knowledge of play book. Angeli won the job in the fall simply because of his experience and leadership. Not a knock on Rickie just the facts. Rockies hasn’t taken a snap at P4 level. Angeline played in more than 10 games. It is my feeling that Rickie will be fine. But this is game one for him. Regarding Carney, just a freshman. Very skilled QB, that’s why he’s here. His High School numbers we video game like. His time will come, however right now Rickie has the ball. Give him a chance to learn and grow. Old, old man out. Peace

Not disagreeing but "Angeli won the job in the fall simply because of his experience and leadership" is not really the case - I think we would all agree that Angeli is far more talented QB than Rickie or just about any QB in college - he was starting to look on par with McCord

 

[Ozone!]

Great post bud

Ty

 

[kcsu]

We also thought 6 months ago that Collins would be our starter sooooooooooo

He was extremely close to winning the job. Not sure how you feel about him or if you have had a chance to watch him practice but he has loads of talent. Hes just not as polished as Steve at this point. My only concern with him is that he is prone to forcing the ball.

 

[JRHEETER]

He was extremely close to winning the job. Not sure how you feel about him or if you have had a chance to watch him practice but he has loads of talent. Hes just not as polished as Steve at this point. My only concern with him is that he is prone to forcing the ball.

That was my point to all the doom and glooms(Not just here, everywhere). We have a guy who we all thought was going to be the starter just 6 months ago. So I feel pretty confident in him.

Hes not nearly as accurate as Angeli, but his arm power is definitely better.

I also do not think his decision making is as fine tuned as Angeli from the brief times ive watched him but I think that can develop with in game play.

 

[orangefog]

That was my point to all the doom and glooms(Not just here, everywhere). We have a guy who we all thought was going to be the starter just 6 months ago. So I feel pretty confident in him.

Hes not nearly as accurate as Angeli, but his arm power is definitely better.

I also do not think his decision making is as fine tuned as Angeli from the brief times ive watched him but I think that can develop with in game play.

The game needs to slow down a bit for him and he has to trust his talent. Luckily we have a great OC and great receivers with large catch radii. He might not hit the tight windows (at first) as McCord or Angelli, but if there is one on one coverage, I think he will be able to put in good enough spots for our receivers to go and get it. Hopefully he can be accurate in the short passes to Cook and Vilari to keep the chains moving.

 

[OttosShoes]

Fran has said he doesn’t have a fixed plan of always deferring or taking the ball.

Yeah I think it’s a game time decision. When we’ve won the toss I’ve seen the captains check back to the sideline.

 

[CuseFan]

I don't think they change the playbook for Rickie. I think they call plays that were meant for Rickie already that Steve was not as good at: rolling out for example, RPOs, etc. Sure, Steve could have run those, but his forte was more drop back passing. Rickie gives us the option to use those plays.

 

[MGraves5]

I don’t think there is any chance they change the playbook. Rickie was QB1 before spring game. Had complete knowledge of play book. Angeli won the job in the fall simply because of his experience and leadership. Not a knock on Rickie just the facts. Rockies hasn’t taken a snap at P4 level. Angeline played in more than 10 games. It is my feeling that Rickie will be fine. But this is game one for him. Regarding Carney, just a freshman. Very skilled QB, that’s why he’s here. His High School numbers we video game like. His time will come, however right now Rickie has the ball. Give him a chance to learn and grow. Old, old man out. Peace

After going back and watching his passing attempts vs Clemson I feel much better. Most of the throws were right where they needed to be. There were a couple drops. Maybe one throw slightly behind the receiver (which the receiver caught for the first down anyways). Then there was one where Gill had to become the DB and knock the ball away. All in all not too bad. I think Saturday he'll make most of the throws, with one or two having the chance to be intercepted. If he does have an interception or two hopefully it's on a deep throw.

 

[007]

I don't understand why deferring is always the correct choice. I would want the ball and the lead in certain games if I'm confident in my first drive game script.

Maybe not always correct, but there is a reason why the majority of coaches defer. 93% of NFL teams will defer. "There is statistical evidence to support that deferring to start the second half results, on average, in an extra point on the scoreboard and a 12% chance of stealing a possession." Sharp

Of course there are reasons why some teams take the ball first. I'm not saying that's a good or bad thing. But, there is slight statistical advantage to support why most teams defer.

 

[bigmike]

AAM62

Fran continues to raise the profile of the program in a very positive way, and make it a “must consider” place to be for future recruits regardless of how many stars they have. Change is constant - well done coach.

 

[kingtidge]

I don't think they change the playbook for Rickie. I think they call plays that were meant for Rickie already that Steve was not as good at: rolling out for example, RPOs, etc. Sure, Steve could have run those, but his forte was more drop back passing. Rickie gives us the option to use those plays.

From what Fran said in recent interview, Rickie and Steve have been joined at the hip in the training and film rooms and have become really good friends... I'm half expecting Steve on the sideline with a headset, tablet with stylus, etc. talking to Rickie in-between drives and feeding info back to Nixon and staff.

Also, confirmed nickname for Rickie with the team is "Slick Rick".