Maurer TD

[sjt18]

He's got nothing to gain by transferring until he is no longer named the starter by Coach Pruitt. It's all frog talk unless he were to get benched or suffer a serious injury between now and the end of the year. No way he leaves the starting QB position at UT because a few armchair QBs think he sucks.

He may think he can win somewhere else. He may believe he'd have a shot at the NFL somewhere else.

He isn't a good QB. Nothing "armchair" about it. As a year 4 QB, he doesn't read D's well making him constantly late throwing the ball. He doesn't know how to throw a receiver open meaning he's limited to just throwing it up or only throwing to wide open receivers.

The OL hasn't been perfect but they played well enough to win both of the previous games. The D played well enough if the O had consistently moved the ball. The receivers are getting open. The backs are running hard. ST's is good. This team is 1-2 with two horrible losses because of JG's decision making.

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

He may think he can win somewhere else. He may believe he'd have a shot at the NFL somewhere else.

He isn't a good QB. Nothing "armchair" about it. As a year 4 QB, he doesn't read D's well making him constantly late throwing the ball. He doesn't know how to throw a receiver open meaning he's limited to just throwing it up or only throwing to wide open receivers.

The OL hasn't been perfect but they played well enough to win both of the previous games. The D played well enough if the O had consistently moved the ball. The receivers are getting open. The backs are running hard. ST's is good. This team is 1-2 with two horrible losses because of JG's decision making.

His decision making did not lose the BYU game, he certainly didn't help us win but we had several plays that contributed to that loss that JG did not factor in. The GA St loss is on everyone involved in the program and can no way be attributed to poor QB play, the whole team, coaches and players both own that loss. I'm not saying we would not have won or lost those 2 games with better QB play but there is not enough evidence to suggest we would have won them with either of our backups.

 

[sjt18]

His decision making did not lose the BYU game, he certainly didn't help us win but we had several plays that contributed to that loss that JG did not factor in.

Yes. It was THE critical factor. Repeatedly guys were open down field and JG missed them. LOTS of times his poor decisions result in a completion... for gains that do not stretch D's or sustain drives. They showed a few examples before the UTC game. He's also late much, much too often. That's part of decision making. McElroy must have said "he's late" 6 or 8 times in the BYU game.

Before the UTC game, they talked about how the coaches said he over thinks. He second guesses himself. He doesn't have the confidence to just go ahead and make the play. Whatever it is, his decision making prevented UT from scoring several more times in both of those games. Both of the opposing D's gameplanned to push him to the check down. After BYU finally figured out how to stop UT's edge runs... it was over. UT's coaches didn't want to put the game in JG's hands. If he doesn't trust himself... they can't trust him.

The GA St loss is on everyone involved in the program and can no way be attributed to poor QB play, the whole team, coaches and players both own that loss. I'm not saying we would not have won or lost those 2 games with better QB play but there is not enough evidence to suggest we would have won them with either of our backups.

If he hits the open plays... that game is over in the 1st quarter. GSU is NOT a good football team. He is THE primary cause for UT not being able to move the ball consistently.

I don't know what would have happened with either of the back ups. They would have made more "mistakes" because both would have taken the chances you have to take to win. I mentioned elsewhere that Shrout made mistakes in execution but he made decisions and got the ball out with confidence. If JG were doing that... UT would be 3-0.

 

[DaUndergroundMan]

That's just it...they did it because the fans were so irate....didn't want the kid to make game winning plays....did he get chewed out for making a game winning play....coaches embarrassed themselves today in front of a TV audience and the fans in the stadium...
IMO this year is a goner so play for the future

Yeah. Pruitt is a big-time twat. Throw in the post game crowing about quarterback play. He just wanted to prove fans wrong.

I've noticed this, the man is NOTHING like Saban. Lacks the acumen, the consistency, the constitution. But he WANTS to be Saban. So he goes and chooses the worst moments to attempt the cheapest imitations and worst ever impersonations of a legendary coach. He simply hasn't earned the right to be that much of an obstinate prick.

Examples:
1. Marquill Osbourne, Brian Maurer. Received the worst and most visible public humiliation after making big-time plays. Saban can do this. His message is taken. Corndog just looks like an ass.

2. Rat Poison vs. Titanic Vermin. Classic, famous Saban quote. People loved it, thought It was genius. Ole Hoe Cake tries his hand at "ratspeak" Ends up comparing his program to the ultimate shipwreck while comparing his players to unticketed and cowardly vermin.

"Look a' dem rats, never mind the a$$hole than ran you into a iceberg."

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

Did anyone notice Pruitt and Weinke talking to Maurer after his touchdown? It looked like they were being a little harsh to him. Does anyone know what was going on?

It was because he dove like Pig Howard one handing the ball extended out.

 

[sechamp2012]

BYU beat ranked USC today. Maybe BYU is considerably better than most of you think.

Another OT game I will not say their lucky but their lucky.
Of course the 98 Vols had a lot go their way.Usually that comes down to maturity, doing things right, keeping your head down,grinding and never giving up. So in that sense BYU has accomplished a lot.
Unlike the 98 Vols they stunk it up first game vs Utah.

 

[peerless98]

You could argue that BYU is better than Vandy and maybe a currently undefeated UAB team. Who else?

GSU is an absolutely terrible team. They struggled to beat Furman. Western Michigan blew them out today 57-10.

BYU is better than GA State, Chatt., UAB, and Vandy. Your statement was hyperbolic, but that's normal here.

 

[nomads-11]

His decision making did not lose the BYU game, he certainly didn't help us win but we had several plays that contributed to that loss that JG did not factor in. The GA St loss is on everyone involved in the program and can no way be attributed to poor QB play, the whole team, coaches and players both own that loss. I'm not saying we would not have won or lost those 2 games with better QB play but there is not enough evidence to suggest we would have won them with either of our backups.

Make no mistake JG was the main factor in the BYU loss. That game should have been over by the 4th quarter. He left a ton of yardage and 14-21 points on the field that day, singlehandedly.

Was it a bad day? Maybe. We're gonna find out pretty quick, because it's not going to be the playbook or play caller in question.

 

[LocoVol]

I had supreme confidence that big jim would change JG into a better version of himself. So far he has not but Maybe hes got some gameplans for sec play that will change my mind. I just dont see it tho!

 

[Pride85]

To the JG haters, pray he doesn't get hurt because there is zero possibility we are even competitive with the backups. Whether it is talent or training we are doomed.

 

[sjt18]

BYU is better than GA State, Chatt., UAB, and Vandy. Your statement was hyperbolic, but that's normal here.

No. It was just made before they beat USC. If you give them credit there for beating a "good" team then that maybe moves them up the list. So you're saying they're 5th worse instead of 3rd worse. I guess that was a point worth all your effort.

 

[peerless98]

No. It was just made before they beat USC. If you give them credit there for beating a "good" team then that maybe moves them up the list. So you're saying they're 5th worse instead of 3rd worse. I guess that was a point worth all your effort.

No effort was required to prove that BYU is not the 10th best team on our schedule. That should be a simple observation for anyone before or after they beat USC. By the way, winning or losing against USC didn't make them a better or worse team.

 

[OldVolMan]

Your post is brilliant.......coaches doesn't like to be shown up....tooooo bad the kid has spunk,,charisma.....able to think on his feet.....see's and opening and takes it...........go kid go...don't let them get you down

Exactly!! Second time in last two games he showed he has balls and wants to prove himself, impressed me..first running on the field BYU game to replace JG, and then the TD play.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Maybe for his education. Maybe because he would have an opportunity to start for a team that suits him better. Or maybe because UT has one of the better QB recruits in the country coming in who is "Pruitt's and Chaney's guy". Maybe he'll just want a change of scenery.

Maybe he wants to stay at Tennessee and prove to all you negavols that he is a good QB and can win football games with a little bit of help from his team mates and fans.

 

[Doberman]

Maybe he wants to stay at Tennessee and prove to all you negavols that he is a good QB and can win football games with a little bit of help from his team mates and fans.

Oh joy.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Oh joy.

I hope he stays, not only because is deemed to be the best QB we have now, but also to get under your skin. Maybe you should esytablish your own University and coach a football team. I am sure you would win every game and make all the correct decisions. If you didn't, I am sure you would appreciate all the negative feed back. You seem to be that kind of guy or gal.

 

[Doberman]

I hope he stays, not only because is deemed to be the best QB we have now, but also to get under your skin. Maybe you should esytablish your own University and coach a football team. I am sure you would win every game and make all the correct decisions. If you didn't, I am sure you would appreciate all the negative feed back. You seem to be that kind of guy or gal.

Luckily, I’d always have your support come hell or high water.

Just give me more time. LOL

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Luckily, I’d always have your support come hell or high water.

Just give me more time. LOL

Time is important. Take all you need. I will be here when you need me. LOL.

 

[Vol524]

Some of you arm chair coaches crack me up. Pruitt and Chaney have way more football knowledge than ANYONE on the website. There is a reason we are not D1 coaches. We have not been exposed to how the QB's practice day in and day out. We have know idea of how much film time and off the field prep each player puts in. We have know idea how mature they are nor do we know if they can handle the pressure yet. But some how many of you azz hats think you know more about who should be the starting QB than the coaches do. Do you realize how stupid that makes you look? Do you really think for one minute that if Pruitt and Chaney thought for one second the other two would give us the best chance to win they would be sitting on the bench? JG is not great by any stretch of the imagination but I trust what the coaches KNOW and SEE from the other 2 QB's. This is not high school where who you parents are will make that kind of difference. If the other 2 QB's can't beat JG out of the job, they are not ready. Plain and simple. Let the coaches coach the team for crying out loud. GO VOLS!

 

[pharmDvol11]

He was "hot dogging" for no reason. Ball control is paramount and Maurer strutted in with no ball control. Yeah, it's UTC, but these are fundamental issues that need to be addressed.

Good on the coaching staff.

I don’t give a sh!t how he puts it in there. He could walk it in on his head (which would be impressive). At least he ran with the d@mn ball! If this were something that happened all the time I’d be worried but we literally NEVER see the QB run with it here on Rocky Top!

And also we can’t be for sure that’s what he was being coached on. Maybe it was some audible at the line or checking to make sure everyone was lined up right. Who the heck knows?

 

[lexkyvol]

Maybe

But JG needs to show up and be a leader EVERYGAME. We should be 3-0.

Why did it take for them to let another QB on the field for Gaurantano to finally play with some urgency???

That's nerve wracking! You practice like a god and then come out and crap the bed in the game??

Next week is going to tell us a lot about Brian Maurer. I don't believe for one second JG has turned a corner....

sub that with JT Shrout unless ur talking a few designed runs. Maurer's arm is a noodle. idk what u missed on all 3 of his attempts that still gives u hope

 

[lexkyvol]

How much of that 0-3 are you going to put on Keyton?

what was it.......2 that skipped off the turf and the one to keyton in coverage. gtfoh

 

[lexkyvol]

Still the wrong question. The right question is whether the starter is playing well enough to beat good opponents and whether he's reached his ceiling. The follow up question is whether one of the other two if given the opportunity can play at a higher level.

After losing to the 10th and 11th worst opponents on the schedule, what is UT playing for? JG is a graduate. Very likely he'll transfer before next season. Why not play for the future?

so now ur into making things up against the guy. pathetic what folk will do for likes.

and as far as the other 2.......against an fcs opponent........yes, that IS the right question.

 

[FLVOL_79]

To the JG haters, pray he doesn't get hurt because there is zero possibility we are even competitive with the backups. Whether it is talent or training we are doomed.

We aren't competitive with JG...against anyone.

 

[tbones0711]

Oh, I know he's a passer first. I've just noticed he's been getting more attention for his scramble ability since his o&w game debut. He's obviously got legs compared to jt and jg, and I think that's why that skill-set was showcased today.

Dobb's was known more for his scrambling ability and many felt that he was an inaccurate passer his 1st two years. Managed to give us winning records and exciting to watch.