Quarterback Position

[fu77fan]

I just happened to look at the roster. I was surprised to see that we have 8 quarterbacks on the roster. That seems like a lot of quarterbacks to me. I realize some like Shiplett might play other positions .

I personally do not care who the QB is , I simply want someone to step up!!!!!

[apaladin]

I just happened to look at the roster. I was surprised to see that we have 8 quarterbacks on the roster. That seems like a lot of quarterbacks to me. I realize some like Shiplett might play other positions .

I personally do not care who the QB is , I simply want someone to step up!!!!!

Same here but the only one we will see is Hamp Sisson.(at least for the time being) No one else has taken a snap in college. Let’s hope he is up to the task.

[The Jackal]

I just happened to look at the roster. I was surprised to see that we have 8 quarterbacks on the roster. That seems like a lot of quarterbacks to me. I realize some like Shiplett might play other positions .

I personally do not care who the QB is , I simply want someone to step up!!!!!

This has certainly been an area of focus for the coaching staff in terms of getting walk-ons into the program and trying to build depth.

It will be interesting to see what Furman does with Shiflett. He was listed as a QB, then moved to WR when the UNC-C transfer came on. That kid is no longer on the roster, and Shiflett is now listed as QB/WR.

[Furmanoid]

I just happened to look at the roster. I was surprised to see that we have 8 quarterbacks on the roster. That seems like a lot of quarterbacks to me. I realize some like Shiplett might play other positions .

I personally do not care who the QB is , I simply want someone to step up!!!!!

Same here but the only one we will see is Hamp Sisson.(at least for the time being) No one else has taken a snap in college. Let’s hope he is up to the task.

But you know, nobody has taken a snap in college until they’ve taken a snap in college. I’m not sure how it matters when that snap happens. I wouldn’t count on having the luxury of 4th quarter mop up action to get guys experience.

[AstroDin]

^^^ ditto
One way or other a QB other than Hamp will see the field this fall.
Jace Wilson is the other full-scholarship QB on the roster
Next year, Carson Jones of Maryville, TN will join the team - Carson is also a full-scholarship.
Several of the walk-on QBs were recruited as PWOs. From what I've seen as a group there is a lot of ability.
Charles Watson was an all-state selection at Charlotte Latin.
Gabe Jonson was a three-year starter - and his team made it into NC AAAA third-round playoffs all three years.
Trey Wainwright is the USA Today Florida Offensive Player of the year.

Sisson could graduate after this season or come back next season. If Sisson comes back (I assume he will) for the first time in YEARS Furman will have the ability to build future QB depth. I know we don't want to keep kicking the can down the road but in 2023, Jace will be in year three and Carson Jones will be in year two, and hopefully one or two of the walk-on QBs steps in at #3.

[The Jackal]

^^^ ditto
One way or other a QB other than Hamp will see the field this fall.
Jace Wilson is the other full-scholarship QB on the roster
Next year, Carson Jones of Maryville, TN will join the team - Carson is also a full-scholarship.
Several of the walk-on QBs were recruited as PWOs. From what I've seen as a group there is a lot of ability.
Charles Watson was an all-state selection at Charlotte Latin.
Gabe Jonson was a three-year starter - and his team made it into NC AAAA third-round playoffs all three years.
Trey Wainwright is the USA Today Florida Offensive Player of the year.

Sisson could graduate after this season or come back next season. If Sisson comes back (I assume he will) for the first time in YEARS Furman will have the ability to build future QB depth. I know we don't want to keep kicking the can down the road but in 2023, Jace will be in year three and Carson Jones will be in year two, and hopefully one or two of the walk-on QBs steps in at #3.

I have no idea what happened to Minson. Not my business. Still, he becomes another chapter in Furman's strange saga of struggling to build out a depth chart at QB.

I'm not sure when it was the last time Furman was able to have a QB start two seasons and then hand the reigns to a qualified heir apparent that wasn't a freshman. Maybe Ingle Martin - Renaldo Gray - Jordan Sorrells

I saw one football writer note that with COVID protocols, every NFL team is preparing to have two QBs ready to be the starter. You never know when a guys is going to have to quarantine or unexpectedly miss some time.

[Furmanoid]

Depth is good but more than 4 is a crowd. I don’t see how they can get enough work at practice to really develop.

I was hoping that out of this cattle call SOMEBODY would be clearly better than what we saw in the spring. So much for that I guess. So I hope the coaches have rewritten the playbook to get optimal performance out of our guy. Like Jesse Jackson used to say,”Don’t worry ‘bout what you don’t have. Use whatcha got!”

[The Jackal]

Depth is good but more than 4 is a crowd. I don’t see how they can get enough work at practice to really develop.

I was hoping that out of this cattle call SOMEBODY would be clearly better than what we saw in the spring. So much for that I guess. So I hope the coaches have rewritten the playbook to get optimal performance out of our guy. Like Jesse Jackson used to say,”Don’t worry ‘bout what you don’t have. Use whatcha got!”

Hendrix mentioned on the Scott broadcast that starting this week Furman will cut down the primary reps in practice and slim down the playbook to focus in on what they are going to bring into a game.

[apaladin]

Depth is good but more than 4 is a crowd. I don’t see how they can get enough work at practice to really develop.

I was hoping that out of this cattle call SOMEBODY would be clearly better than what we saw in the spring. So much for that I guess. So I hope the coaches have rewritten the playbook to get optimal performance out of our guy. Like Jesse Jackson used to say,”Don’t worry ‘bout what you don’t have. Use whatcha got!”

Hate to disappoint you but the playbook looked exactly the same at the scrimmage Saturday. The stand still handoff 8 yds deep and run for your life. The sideway option where there is no option just a straight pitch for a 5 yd loss. The insane straight sideways pass behind the line of scrimmage if perfectly executed gets 2 yds max etc, etc. Of course I am sure this was all just a smoke screen and we won’t see these come game time. You know the definition of insanity is trying to get different results from doing the same things. That’s Furman’s offense in a nutshell.

[Roundball]

Depth is good but more than 4 is a crowd. I don’t see how they can get enough work at practice to really develop.

I was hoping that out of this cattle call SOMEBODY would be clearly better than what we saw in the spring. So much for that I guess. So I hope the coaches have rewritten the playbook to get optimal performance out of our guy. Like Jesse Jackson used to say,”Don’t worry ‘bout what you don’t have. Use whatcha got!”

Hate to disappoint you but the playbook looked exactly the same at the scrimmage Saturday. The stand still handoff 8 yds deep and run for your life. The sideway option where there is no option just a straight pitch for a 5 yd loss. The insane straight sideways pass behind the line of scrimmage if perfectly executed gets 2 yds max etc, etc. Of course I am sure this was all just a smoke screen and we won’t see these come game time. You know the definition of insanity is trying to get different results from doing the same things. That’s Furman’s offense in a nutshell.

I’m thinking that maybe you should place a huge bet on us losing by 2 scores. Is that 2 safeties, 2 field goals, 2 touchdowns, or a combo of two of those?

[AstroDin]

Depth is good but more than 4 is a crowd. I don’t see how they can get enough work at practice to really develop.

I was hoping that out of this cattle call SOMEBODY would be clearly better than what we saw in the spring. So much for that I guess. So I hope the coaches have rewritten the playbook to get optimal performance out of our guy. Like Jesse Jackson used to say,”Don’t worry ‘bout what you don’t have. Use whatcha got!”

Hate to disappoint you but the playbook looked exactly the same at the scrimmage Saturday. The stand still handoff 8 yds deep and run for your life. The sideway option where there is no option just a straight pitch for a 5 yd loss. The insane straight sideways pass behind the line of scrimmage if perfectly executed gets 2 yds max etc, etc. Of course I am sure this was all just a smoke screen and we won’t see these come game time. You know the definition of insanity is trying to get different results from doing the same things. That’s Furman’s offense in a nutshell.

You don't really think Furman would show its cards in an open house scrimmage - adding while running lots of young players in and out?

Concerning all the quarterbacks on the roster - you forget we run scout teams all year. Many a walkon has earned PT with scout team performance.

And as far as numbers go — have you looked at the depth at running back?
Tailback - 6
Runningback - 6
out of that - at least 7 maybe 8 are on scholarship.

[apaladin]

Depth is good but more than 4 is a crowd. I don’t see how they can get enough work at practice to really develop.

I was hoping that out of this cattle call SOMEBODY would be clearly better than what we saw in the spring. So much for that I guess. So I hope the coaches have rewritten the playbook to get optimal performance out of our guy. Like Jesse Jackson used to say,”Don’t worry ‘bout what you don’t have. Use whatcha got!”

Hate to disappoint you but the playbook looked exactly the same at the scrimmage Saturday. The stand still handoff 8 yds deep and run for your life. The sideway option where there is no option just a straight pitch for a 5 yd loss. The insane straight sideways pass behind the line of scrimmage if perfectly executed gets 2 yds max etc, etc. Of course I am sure this was all just a smoke screen and we won’t see these come game time. You know the definition of insanity is trying to get different results from doing the same things. That’s Furman’s offense in a nutshell.

I’m thinking that maybe you should place a huge bet on us losing by 2 scores. Is that 2 safeties, 2 field goals, 2 touchdowns, or a combo of two of those?

Thinking like 10-14 points only because the defense will be on the field most of the game.

[gman84]

Dang....I guess I won't go to the game since it's a forgone conclusion we are going to get stomped. I'm going to wait until 9/4/21 to pass judgement on our offense.

[FUBeAR]

FWIW - Samford has 10 QB’s & 20 WR’s on their current online roster.

[apaladin]

Dang....I guess I won't go to the game since it's a forgone conclusion we are going to get stomped. I'm going to wait until 9/4/21 to pass judgement on our offense.

Oh I’m definitely going to the game, can’t wait. That’s why they play the game. Don’t think 10-14 points is a stomp. What I think means absolutely nothing. Like I said I hope I get totally shocked and surprised and we roll.