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Spencer Rattler –

SECSTATCAT has a really thorough breakdown of Rattler’s play on their front page. Their site doesn’t allow linking to their articles but it’s a good read. It’s a very long article.

Here is a synopsis. Rattler has good accuracy. He should be a big improvement for Carolina. He has some significant ability. We shouldn’t overestimate him (which the media is bound to do) nor should we underestimate him.There are two things that stand out as being in his way at South Carolina. The cast of characters isn’t as good as what he’s had at OU and in particular he’ll be playing behind what was one of the worst offensive lines in the country last year. The second thing in his way is he is a Hobbit. He’s short and can’t see over the line so he is quick to get out of the pocket so he can see downfield. His best play in the past is when on the run.

As a first-year, Rattler suffered from ghost pressures and buffered at times when honing in on his primary target. Though not ideal, those are common characteristics seen in a boatload of young passers; particularly ones not used to taking care of business within structure. But as of right now, he’s still overly “see it, throw it” passer and could stand to improve is anticipatory skills.

If he didn’t like what he saw or became the slightest bit uncomfortable, he would break rank. But since the phenom was really good at stretching the field and providing an obvious statistical jolt to Oklahoma’s bottomline, these growing pains were tolerated. After all, it wasn’t like he couldn’t diagnose coverages or identify one- versus two-high shells. Plus, his down-to-down results were laudable. But, Rattler predominantly banked on his skills to win the day rather than being a cerebral pre-snap mastermind.

Pressure or no, over 32% of Rattler’s attempts in our sample occurred outside the pocket. Again, some of that was by design with bootlegs and designed rollouts. But, a fair amount was due to his own volition. As a fellow 6’1 man, I understand the inherent frustration that can come trying to read and diagnose coverages when standing behind big bodied lineman that tend to be taller in stature. Either way, the movement naturally helped Rattler’s throwing lanes become more prominent and they facilitated his preferred playing style.
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Rattler would have been one of the worst in the SEC last year for turnover worthy throws even though his average depth of throw was only 7.5 yards, which would be bottom 3 in the SEC last year.

Though his stats impressed, his sample’s Depth Adjusted Accuracy% fell below the SEC average. And despite the circumstances, Rattler’s “risk it for the biscuits” mentality carried over when in structure. His 12% Interceptable Pass Rate across his sample would’ve been the worst in the conference. Plus his 14% Defender Breakup Rate would’ve only trailed Zeb Noland and Mike Wright. In every single context, Rattler’s occasional pressing remains to be his biggest flaw and the trait that has the greatest potential to undercut his overall perception.

Before closing, I also peeked at what happened to these findings when exclusively looking at “floor” attempts inside the pocket. And unfortunately, some warts emerge on Rattler’s profile. His 54% Accuracy% and 69% Adjusted Completion% each would have been two of the worst clips within the SEC this past season. And behind a loud 41% Toss Up Rate (off-target or contested passes that are still deemed catchable), his 49.4% Depth Adjusted Accuracy was bad enough to place inside the bottom4.

His 54% Success Rate – though good in a vacuum – fell below the conference mean. So even though Rattler’s amazing play outside the pocket fuels his hype train, this level of relative inefficiency cools his radiant resume. Again “floor” attempts are much more common and immune from variables, so they best reflect a passer’s down-to-down trajectory than other parameters.
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I listened to an extended media session with Rattler at SC a few days ago and he was sort of throwing shade at Riley and his system at OU. You can tell he got pissed at the whole situation out there. In fact he still doesn't believe he should have lost his starting job. He chose South Carolina because Beamer had been at OU and Spencer knew him from their time together. I suspect a major reason he chose Columbia is he wouldn't have to compete for the starting job. jmo.

So there you have it. Not only is he a Hobbit, he's also a pre-madonna. jmo.
 
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Glitch said:
We are talking football here. The fact that he is a good person does not negate his gatorism.
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No way to wash that Gator off him but for him to make it through college surrounded by felons is pretty impressive. He could have started his prison ministry in the locker room.
 
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Glitch said:
Lot's of e-mails. I don't have a phone and wouldn't answer if I did. Teams calls/messages are where I spend a lot of my day.

Breakdown of my day:

10% answering e-mails
20% on Teams calls or responding to Teams messages
20% actual work
10% driving to and from
40% VN
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Your math is way off. You spend 50% watching Porn
 
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bignewt said:
Just a quick morning observation. I don't understand how people will brag about not seeing a classic film. It's two hours of your life to watch art. Especially films from the 70s where the director first broke out and held control of their vision for the first time in history. So much to experience even if you didn't enjoy what you saw you can then at least be better informed and that always helps form your taste. It's like going through a museum and not looking at the Goya exhibit because you don't have time as you have to rake leaves later. Take the time. Film is one of the purest expressions of emotion our culture possesses. Treasure it.
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I like to pick some of the great directors: Ford, Hitchcock, Kubrick, etc and digest their movies individually. It’s a cool way to study their styles plus note their progression as they grew in their field.
 
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SweetasSoda said:
Scrolling quickly while getting ready for work, but had to add this to the convo. I can’t wait to see who argues what about which movies are a must see! I rarely watch movies or tv. If I ever get in the mood I would watch something to be entertained. I have way too many hobbies that I enjoy, kids and grandkids, love Bible study, have a state park in my backyard, Tennessee football and Volnation!!!!!! Just no time to waste doing something I don’t enjoy.
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My favorite state park in fact!!
 
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Enki_Amenra said:
Storm blew one of my apple trees down. Fire up the smokers!
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SweetasSoda said:
Scrolling quickly while getting ready for work, but had to add this to the convo. I can’t wait to see who argues what about which movies are a must see! I rarely watch movies or tv. If I ever get in the mood I would watch something to be entertained. I have way too many hobbies that I enjoy, kids and grandkids, love Bible study, have a state park in my backyard, Tennessee football and Volnation!!!!!! Just no time to waste doing something I don’t enjoy.
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You have two state parks within spitting distance. Both are beautiful.
 
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