Aguilar first performance poll

[Rocky Top T]

He played good, a few high throws, but wide receivers dropped 4 passes. They need to help him out

 

[ftsandersvol]

Handled himself very well, and obviously has a good grasp of the playbook. It’s nice to have a QB where the whole playbook is open.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Only going to get better. He’s an upgrade.

 

[HypeVol2020]

Did Nico have 250 pass yds at all last year?

 

[Rocky Top T]

Joey played better than I thought, but the defense played worse than I expected.

Agree, I don't want to hear about elite defense, average at best

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

He fits the offense 100 times better than Nico. He missed a few throws, but he also had some dropped too. He played really well.

 

[tennrich1]

Looked very mature and experienced. First game prob had a little to do with the high and wide throws a few times. If our OLine can mature, stay healthy, and control the line of scrimmage I think Joey will be fine…not perfect…but fine. You can tell he’s older than most of the kids on the field. I like aspect of it for sure. Defense suffered several injuries and on the last few drives we were down multiple starters. Should be fine though.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

Very impressed. Thought he was a little hyped early on and sailed a few. Otherwise much better than what we had last year.

 

[BenGrimm]

Thought he made some great reads and checks. Showed moxie and displayed a solid understanding of the offense. Had a few high throws but a couple dimes that were dropped too.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

I would give Joey a B plus. The high throws along with the fumbled exchange knock it down a bit. Overall, he looks the part of what Heupel needs to lead the offense. Throwing three TDs always helps.

 

[DarkMode]

He's a definite improvement over what's his name. I didn't appreciate the flop-fest, but it did highlight that Aguilar can run a tempo offense SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER than that other kid we had.

 

[DaddyChad]

Aguilar > Nico

Nah

Aguilar>>>>>Nico

 

[rgcvols98]

Actually his stats would have been better if they hadn’t dropped so many passes. 5/6 drops

 

[IndianaVol]

I voted Yes, beyond.
My expectation level for even a transfer with college experience coming into a completely scheme was less than 3 turnovers, about 150yds passing, maybe add 20 or so on the ground...manage the game.

JA did very well today. Showed he can manage the tempo of the offense, for the most part protected the ball, and showed that defenses have to legitimately plan for his mobility.

Excited to see where this goes...

 

[VolBricks]

I said yes, I would give him “beyond” if he had not thrown high on so many passes.

 

[IngloriousBastard]

Did he surpass your expectations today? (To me, wow!)

Picking up that fumble towards the end of the game was pretty clutch. Beyond that, I think he played a great game overall. His second TD was very impressive.

 

[BubbaDoc]

Nico who?

 

[Voltrapnbama]

Wait, is Nico family on here? Who voted not at all? lol

 

[volfeeva]

I like seeing a QB who wants to win the game, and is willing to take off running for yards/keep a drive alive and not just stand there like a statue.. He threw some nice passes and missed a few, but over all I liked his play. We can win with this guy

 

[ALLINVOL9]

Nah

Aguilar>>>>>Nico

Agreed!

 

[chuckiepoo]

This should be an interesting thread to watch tomorrow.

Bruin Gold - Football Forum: Joey Aguilar is on pace for 300+ passing yards

Missouri has the worst board in all of CFB, but UCLA is a close second.

 

[stevenrich2003]

Who is the 1 pecker head that voted " not at all "

Really, why? How?

Did you watch the same game I watched?

 

[mudhen]

He definitely played to my expectations, with a mediocre performance.

What the hell are you talking about?

 

[VOLtaism]

He did not look like a freshman. No panic.

 

[Dormandy Fan]

He was solid but not great. Missed at least half a dozen easy throws. Overall, I'll take it for his first game. Go Vols!!!