Questions on the QBs...

Texas_Dawg · Post by **Texas_Dawg** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:57 pm

I have my CFB fantasy league draft tonight, and I'm wondering what SMU fans think Jones' true plans are at QB.

Basically, is this demotion of Willis just an inspirational tool (i.e. he'll be the starter after the first game or two)? If not, how much will Mitchell and Smith play? Does one get basically all of the snaps? If so, for how many games do you expect (i.e. original starter replaced after a few games?, original starter excels and keeps the job all year?, etc.)?

Obviously just guesses for the most part, but any educated guesses you can give me here are appreciated... and best of luck to SMU this year. Thanks.

Post by **PonyPride** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:40 pm

Spend any time around Coach Jones and one thing that becomes readily apparent is that trying to read his mind is wasted effort. So how much each guy will play remains to be seen. He might have it determined already, or he might just be prepared to start one and see how it goes.

With that said, he has stated multiple times that he plans to "have two ready to go but will prepare three." Not the most enlightening commentary, I realize, but as far as his true intentions, I'd say we know about as much as you do.

PerunaPunch · Post by **PerunaPunch** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:09 pm

I get the impression -- and it's only an impression at this point -- that Jones speaks with a little less BS than the typical coach. If he doesn't want you to know something, he won't answer the question or he'll just close practice (rather than putting sensitive information out there).

He's named Bo Levi the starter, and he's getting the preponderance of snaps in practice. Coach Jones has also said that he's a "1 QB guy", further elaborating that he'd played the position himself and believes it's counterproductive for a starter to always be looking over his shoulder at the next guy in line.

So my guess is, at least for the short term, Mitchell is going to be the starter. I don't see a lot of substitutions happening.

On the other hand, if Willis (for example) starts dominating in practice, I wouldn't be surprised at a switch.

Tough planning for a fantasy league.

indianmustang · Post by **indianmustang** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:33 pm

i think willis will play rice game

J.T.supporta · Post by **J.T.supporta** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:20 pm

indianmustang wrote:i think willis will play rice game

yea he might play but one snap wont help you out for fantasy leagues

pony warrior · Post by **pony warrior** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:23 pm

indianmustang wrote:i think willis will play rice game

Based on what info?

pony warrior · Post by **pony warrior** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:24 pm

Go with Mitchell...Dawg

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:41 pm

Seems like JJ has been playing musical chairs lately for the #2 spot.

It will be interesting to see who comes in if BL leaves when we are up by 40.

chillinfool · Post by **chillinfool** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:47 pm

or down by 40 :cry:

SmooBoy · Post by **SmooBoy** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:56 pm

Or tied at 40.

J.T.supporta · Post by **J.T.supporta** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:57 pm

SmooBoy wrote:Or tied at 40.

tied at 40 sounds like the most likely option...then Rice will probably have the ball to end the game

jkflamebo · Post by **jkflamebo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:59 pm

after mitchell throws his third INT in the second quarter, jwill be asked to reprise his role as the field general

J.T.supporta · Post by **J.T.supporta** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:00 pm

jkflamebo wrote:after mitchell throws his third INT in the second quarter, jwill be asked to reprise his role as the field general

and proceed to throw 2 INTs and then fumble twice but still manages to lead us to victory :twisted:

OC Mustang · Post by **OC Mustang** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:20 pm

J.T.supporta wrote:
jkflamebo wrote:after mitchell throws his third INT in the second quarter, jwill be asked to reprise his role as the field general

and proceed to throw 2 INTs and then fumble twice but still manages to lead us to victory

If the O-line shows up for more than a play or two each offensive drive, then neither Mitchell nor JWill should be running for their life, nor throwing piks. As for fumbles, if the ball is in the air thrown by the QB, then it is hard for the QB to fumble it. To paraphrase somebody else on the forum board, if it gets past 3-potato in the run/shoot, the QB is holding on too long.

RednBlue11 · Post by **RednBlue11** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:53 pm

J.T.supporta wrote:
SmooBoy wrote:Or tied at 40.

tied at 40 sounds like the most likely option...then Rice will probably have the ball to end the game

do you wan a cyanide capsule already?