Tereshinski out... Stafford in.

**rwemyss** · 10-16-2006, 11:25 PM

ESPN.com - NCF - Georgia to start QB Stafford

As much as have heard that CMR is a better coach than CPF in the past few years, I see things like this, causing the 'dawgs to implode this year that is EXACTLY like what happened to the Vols last year... I just don't understand a move like this.

**GAVol** · 10-16-2006, 11:32 PM

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I just don't understand a move like this.

It's easy . . . since Joe T came back from the ankle sprain, they're 0-2. It hasn't really been Tereshinski's fault per seay, but Stafford has shown himself to be about the same as Tereshinski and he clearly has the advantage physically.

**hatvol96** · 10-16-2006, 11:34 PM

I think this move is two weeks too late. Play your best players regardless of seniority. I call that the "Mark Levine Principle."

**GAVol** · 10-16-2006, 11:44 PM

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I think this move is two weeks too late. Play your best players regardless of seniority. I call that the "Mark Levine Principle."

I think Richt got spooked a little by the near misses against Colorado and Ole Miss. I hate criticizing playcalling, but in my opinion Richt is really overprotecting his QBs. Stafford can make the throws. It's just a matter of UGA having to endure his growing pains.

**hatvol96** · 10-16-2006, 11:46 PM

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I think Richt got spooked a little by the near misses against Colorado and Ole Miss. I hate criticizing playcalling, but in my opinion Richt is really overprotecting his QBs. Stafford can make the throws. It's just a matter of UGA having to endure his growing pains.

I don't think he realizes that the rest of his team isn't good enough to carry a QB. They have to have some production from that position. As an OU fan, I've been saying all year that if UGA wasn't going to use him, I'd love to have Stafford starting in Norman.

**GAVol** · 10-16-2006, 11:58 PM

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I don't think he realizes that the rest of his team isn't good enough to carry a QB. They have to have some production from that position.

You have hit the nail squarely on the head. If Richt wants to protect his QB, he should get an extra tight end or a fullback onto the field and run the ball. It's like they line up in the shotgun with 3 receivers and play "pretend" wide open football.

IMO it's a prime example of what happens when a head coach calls the plays and gets overprotective.

**hatvol96** · 10-17-2006, 12:00 AM

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You have hit the nail squarely on the head. If Richt wants to protect his QB, he should get an extra tight end or a fullback onto the field and run the ball. It's like they line up in the shotgun with 3 receivers and play "pretend" wide open football.

IMO it's a prime example of what happens when a head coach calls the plays and gets overprotective.

I'll tell you what they look like: the 2000 Tennessee team when we kept lining up in that shotgun formation with AJ Suggs. Everyone knew we weren't going to throw down the field, yet we refused to run a standard formation that played to our strength.

**GAVol** · 10-17-2006, 12:03 AM

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I'll tell you what they look like: the 2000 Tennessee team when we kept lining up in that shotgun formation with AJ Suggs. Everyone knew we weren't going to throw down the field, yet we refused to run a standard formation that played to our strength.

Precisely . . . again, what do I know? I'm an insurance guy. But it seems really crystal clear to me.

**rwemyss** · 10-17-2006, 09:21 AM

Joe T didn't look bad in either of the games they played. I agree with Hat. I'll take it a step further... Stafford should have been the guy coming out of fall practice, and that should have been the end of it. The Joes shouldn't have been playing at all.

I never bought into the notion that not settling on a single QB was what killed the Vols last year... until I saw this debacle. Now I'm convinced of the importance of that very simple decision.

OrangeSquare · 10-17-2006, 09:48 AM

IF he sticks with this kid, I think that gives them the best chance to beat Florida.

Let him play the whole way against St, and then go out there and have fun against the Gators.

GREAT News if you ask me.

**GAVol** · 10-17-2006, 10:01 AM

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I'll take it a step further... Stafford should have been the guy coming out of fall practice, and that should have been the end of it. The Joes shouldn't have been playing at all.

I wouldn't go quite that far. Stafford is good, but it's not like he's really done anything to separate from Tereshinski or Cox other than have potential.

**hohenfelsvol** · 10-17-2006, 10:44 AM

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IF he sticks with this kid, I think that gives them the best chance to beat Florida.

Let him play the whole way against St, and then go out there and have fun against the Gators.

GREAT News if you ask me.

Agree with you on this one.

Doesn't mean he'll do it but has a chance.

**Lexvol** · 10-17-2006, 10:48 AM

Look for Cox to be the next great one at GA Southern if Stafford is handed the reigns.

**hatvol96** · 10-17-2006, 11:20 AM

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Look for Cox to be the next great one at GA Southern if Stafford is handed the reigns.

He'll be no Tracy Ham.

**Lexvol** · 10-17-2006, 11:47 AM

I am impressed Hat. Niether will he be a Raymond Gross for that matter. One of my claims to fame was getting my butt chewed as a freshman for hitting Raymond Gross in a scrimmage. He went on to lead Ga Southern to 2 NCs as well.