Rickie Collins

[orangepassion]

I’ve got a lotta faith in my guy Rickie

That' very kind of you, BigNastyJohn. You're not so nasty, after all.

 

[Sudano]

This UCF offense is what I'd like to see our offense morph into with Ricki Collins at QB.
He was 25/32 223 yards, 1 TD and no Ints with 34 points
I think their QB has alot of similar traits as Collins.
Not alot of straight drop backs, not alot of reads, but alot of movement, misdirection, RPO runs and passes keeping passes simple, direct, but everyone running free...

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

I liked Colin’s responses post game. Seems like a kid team will rally behind. If he can make good decisions and hit throws down the field he will be fine. Nice to have a kid of Luke’s ability as the 2 now also.

 

[tptcuse]

I liked Colin’s responses post game. Seems like a kid team will rally behind. If he can make good decisions and hit throws down the field he will be fine. Nice to have a kid of Luke’s ability as the 2 now also.

He is always smiling. Seems like a really joyful kid. If he can learn quickly, he will be a lot of fun to watch.

 

[Dick_in_MI]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I was crushed when Steve went down. Have not been that deflated after a big win in a very long time.

It would certainly seem like our passing game will take a hit but let's see what Rickie can do. Like many, I am concerned. That is mostly due to the unknown plus what we have seen. Still, Rickie had a nice TD drive when he came in.

I was very impressed with how Rickie handled not being QB#1. He was very supportive of Steve, he was classy, he was team-first. He emphasized continuing to improve and being ready in case he was called upon to help the team. That is what a solid teammate does. That is also what a true leader does.

So, I'm all-in on Team Rickie. It is his opportunity, and I hope he comes out blazing. Will he be successful? We all hope so. He may not be and that is yet to be determined. Until such time, he deserves to have the fan base behind him. I'm behind him and I am sure the team is as well.

 

[ezbeezy214]

It’s manifestation time again. As we are about to head into the new week, I will work on projecting images onto the back of my eye lids or just in my thoughts when work gets a little slow. Hope you join me in envisioning levels we haven’t yet seen and take them into Saturday.

 

[Ozone!]

Let’s give the kid a chance; he has only a few reps of college ball under his best.
He sat behind NFL talent at LSU.

 

[Cuseregular]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I was crushed when Steve went down. Have not been that deflated after a big win in a very long time.

It would certainly seem like our passing game will take a hit but let's see what Rickie can do. Like many, I am concerned. That is mostly due to the unknown plus what we have seen. Still, Rickie had a nice TD drive when he came in.

I was very impressed with how Rickie handled not being QB#1. He was very supportive of Steve, he was classy, he was team-first. He emphasized continuing to improve and being ready in case he was called upon to help the team. That is what a solid teammate does. That is also what a true leader does.

So, I'm all-in on Team Rickie. It is his opportunity, and I hope he comes out blazing. Will he be successful? We all hope so. He may not be and that is yet to be determined. Until such time, he deserves to have the fan base behind him. I'm behind him and I am sure the team is as well.

Great post bud

 

[CA Monk]

As sad as I am that Angeli got hurt, I'm very surprised with the negativity about Collins. We have the greatest depth at QB in recent memory and coaches that get that football is a team game. We have multiple highly regarded players in our QB room even with Angeli out. It wasn't long ago that we had no real QB, no depth on the line, and receivers that had trouble getting separation. This will be a busy week for the coaches to scheme for Collins, but we beat Clemson playing "complimentary" football, a term I'm liking. Rickie won't be out there alone and brings significant skills. We actually have a next man up at QB, and a next man up after him. We also have coaches that will put Rickie in a position to succeed. I was nervous yesterday until the end, but mainly about Clemson's abilities, not ours. DART is real. We don't play in a vacuum and talented opposing teams may well beat us, but i have more confidence in our ability to compete with good teams than I've had in a generation. Enjoy the moment...

I think some of us have PCdRWTSD:
Post Carlos del Rio Wilson Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

[Idiocuse22&]

Dick and Shenexon...nice reading there thank you! Agreed.
The stats Kyle put up last yr and the stats Angeli was putting up this year shows not only their talent but how good our coaching is&how well they work together.
Collins did not show an obvious reason to be thrilled but he wasn't asked to nor needed to.
I saw nothing to make me concerned is what is most important. Imagine if we asked too much in that spot with play calling and he made a mistake and we end up losing?
He managed the game, we won and Def stepped up . Solid 1st step, confidence intact.
Coaches will have Collins ready. They will put him in good spots, they will set him up for success. Guys will step up.
Its amazing having confidence in coaching and having solid talent.
Wasn't long ago when QB1 went out injured and our best option was a freshman that wasnt even recruited...Dungey whotf? is Dungey? Then Dungey gets hurt and we gotta play a walk-on from the College of Dupage?, Zack Mahoney. Good thing we had a good qb coach at that time &those qbs were diamonds in the deep rough thanks to Lester. Mahoney did relatively well but he had no business starting for a P5 school.
2 years ago we had to run a damn wildcat offense with a TE playing QB!
So...We are good! We have come a long way quickly.
Remember when some people considered bringing in Angeli questionable? Why name Collins the starter and then bring in more competition? That was a thing.

 

[TexanMark]

I think some of us have PCdRWTSD:
Post Carlos del Rio Wilson Traumatic Stress Disorder

Carlos has found his level of competence at Marshall. Hopefully he has two great years.

Marshall Football Takes Down Middle Tennessee, 42-28 - Marshall University Athletics

Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accounted for five touchdowns and the Herd scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 42-28 win over Middle ...

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[OrangeXtreme]

 

[FrancoPizza]

What people don't seem to understand , after the 1st quarter against Tennessee we went toe to toe for 3 quarter and had a chance to close within 1 score.

which is it? Our defense gave up yards to Clemson because we were protecting a lead… but Tennessee wasn’t?

 

[anomander]

Some of you really don't want Rickie to succeed.

Do you really think anyone cares who we win with at QB? I’ll be just as excited if Rickie wins as i would with Angeli, Carney, or Dan Villari if it comes to it.

 

[javadoc]

Bingo. Have confidence in Nixon. Talent level in QB room is much different than before. They need to coach and scheme guys now.

Really hope at least one of Collins/Carney step up this year, and Angeli recovers on schedule. Might not have to go shopping for QB's in the portal next year.

 

[GoSU96]

Carlos has found his level of competence at Marshall. Hopefully he has two great years.

Marshall Football Takes Down Middle Tennessee, 42-28 - Marshall University Athletics

Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accounted for five touchdowns and the Herd scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 42-28 win over Middle ...

herdzone.com

That’s great. Not sure what the issue was here with him.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

I’m a little worried about having such a young quarterback like Rickie Collins heading into those tough road games against Miami, Notre Dame, and SMU. Those environments can rattle even experienced players, so it’ll be a real test to see if Rickie can keep his nerves in check and stay composed under pressure. With Steve Angeli, I always had a certain confidence—even in the UConn game where he struggled, or in the Tennessee game where he was under constant pressure, he still managed to stay poised and keep the offense moving. That sense of steadiness gave me reassurance, even in tough moments.What I want to see from Rickie is that same ability to process the field, make good pre-snap reads, and handle the technical aspects of the position with maturity. The little things make a huge difference—knowing protections, reading coverages, adjusting at the line, and not letting the defense dictate everything. Another big key is getting the ball out quickly, something Steve did really well. It’s not always about making the highlight throw, but about managing the game and putting the ball in the hands of the playmakers. If Rickie can develop that rhythm and show that level of confidence, he’ll not only grow as a quarterback but also give the entire team and fan base the belief that he can lead them through these challenging games.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I’m a little worried about having such a young quarterback like Rickie Collins heading into those tough road games against Miami, Notre Dame, and SMU. Those environments can rattle even experienced players, so it’ll be a real test to see if Rickie can keep his nerves in check and stay composed under pressure. With Steve Angeli, I always had a certain confidence—even in the UConn game where he struggled, or in the Tennessee game where he was under constant pressure, he still managed to stay poised and keep the offense moving. That sense of steadiness gave me reassurance, even in tough moments.What I want to see from Rickie is that same ability to process the field, make good pre-snap reads, and handle the technical aspects of the position with maturity. The little things make a huge difference—knowing protections, reading coverages, adjusting at the line, and not letting the defense dictate everything. Another big key is getting the ball out quickly, something Steve did really well. It’s not always about making the highlight throw, but about managing the game and putting the ball in the hands of the playmakers. If Rickie can develop that rhythm and show that level of confidence, he’ll not only grow as a quarterback but also give the entire team and fan base the belief that he can lead them through these challenging games.

This is what every coach wants from their quarterbacks. Let’s hope his experience playing at LSU and in the SEC helps him being prepared for these environments.

 

[SU in Hershey]

While his time in the Clemson game was a little bumpy, it still is real-game experience against a legitimate opponent in a hostile environment with the game still yet to be decided. Yes, all three of those descriptions could be watered down a bit, but it is what it is: experience.
Something for Coach Nixon (and others) to build on, review film, etc. I think this makes a big difference, AND...he didn't fold. Duke is hardly an easy task, but I'm glad they are our next opponent. A legitimate test, but not overwhelming, and also, in a friendlier environment.
I hope to see further growth and a level of composure/command to further develop going forward.

Not meant to invalidate ANYTHING I just stated, but I would love to see the game in hand well enough to give the new QB2 some run as well. Stepping stones...

 

[Dick_in_MI]

Do you really think anyone cares who we win with at QB? I’ll be just as excited if Rickie wins as i would with Angeli, Carney, or Dan Villari if it comes to it.

Exactly. All I want to do is win. If you told me that we could put Otto behind center and he would get 450 yards, no interceptions, and five touchdowns, I’d say put a helmet on that orange.

As a bonus, if he gets knocked down, he just rolls away. A lot less chance for injuries.

 

[Chip]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I was crushed when Steve went down. Have not been that deflated after a big win in a very long time.

I was crushed for Steve, but not deflated. I really let myself enjoy that win.

Now that reality is setting in, it's so unfortunate given how well the offense was starting to gel. But that's football. Rickie has his opportunity and I'm confident he'll make the most of it. Getting a big crowd, key conference game, and facing a statistically bad defense for his first start is probably everything he could ask for rolled up into one.

 

[OrangeXtreme]