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Riley Ferguson leaving the program will prove to be a huge loss next year. Everyone is pointing to next years team being a competitor for the SEC East; however, we just don't have a quarterback in the pipe to take advantage of our receiving talent.

Peterman has been put in some really difficult positions, and I really feel for the kid. But he hasn't performed in anyway that one would think he can take the reins next year. And Dobbs must just not be showing much to still be third after Peterman.

Dormandy or Jennings might be great quarterbacks at some point, but does anyone suspect them to come in as freshman and perform at a high-level based on we've seen thus far with this offensive line & Bajakians scheme & play calling?

I am so tired of a decade of losing and keep reading incessant comments about waiting for next year, right around the corner, the future is bright. It might be, but we may have major issues unless one of these new quarterbacks proves to be incredibly effective in this read option offense as a true freshman.
 
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CA_Vol said:
Riley Ferguson leaving the program will prove to be a huge loss next year. Everyone is pointing to next years team being a competitor for the SEC East; however, we just don't have a quarterback in the pipe to take advantage of our receiving talent.

Peterman has been put in some really difficult positions, and I really feel for the kid. But he hasn't performed in anyway that one would think he can take the reins next year. And Dobbs must just not be showing much to still be third after Peterman.

Dormandy or Jennings might be great quarterbacks at some point, but does anyone suspect them to come in as freshman and perform at a high-level based on we've seen thus far with this offensive line & Bajakians scheme & play calling?

I am so tired of a decade of losing and keep reading incessant comments about waiting for next year, right around the corner, the future is bright. It might be, but we may have major issues unless one of these new quarterbacks proves to be incredibly effective in this read option offense as a true freshman.
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I heard that Ferguson is coming back.
 
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volfan411 said:
Dooley burning Worley's red shirt will kill us early next year.
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Dooley as a HC is what has killed us.....kiffin also. NCAA investigation. Jones stepped into a garbage dump and I am surprised we are ahead of where we should be.
 
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volfan411 said:
Dooley burning Worley's red shirt will kill us early next year.
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That and Ferguson leaving. I'm sure Butch didn't sign a QB last class knowing he had Ferguson and Dobson in he pipe. Riley leaves, Dobbs is a huge question mark, and we don't know what we're going to have with these freshmen.

In football, sometimes timing is everything, and I'm just afraid we have some pieces in place but just like having to replace our offense of an defense of lines this year, we're going to have a huge quarterback deficiency next year.
 
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Mhmmm a player that isn't involved with UT will hurt us in the long run. Makes since. I forgot the QB that hasn't played a down for UT is our guy.
 
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Maybe we redshirt Dobbs and have him come in next year and lead us to Sec East champs.
 
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Ferguson quit when things weren't going his way. It's pretty obvious that Worley is the leader of this team, regardless of who is most talented.

This is Worley's team and Ferguson couldn't accept that, was immature, didn't go to class, and really was not doing any of the things that you expect of your quarterback. That's not what you want as your QB, unless your Johnny Manziel (and Ferguson while talented, is not Johnny Football).

For all his shortcomings on the field, Peterman isn't a selfish player, and Dobbs only has to prove his capabilities on the field, since his demeanor off the field is pretty much the example you want your quarterback to show.
 
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CA_Vol said:
Riley Ferguson leaving the program will prove to be a huge loss next year. Everyone is pointing to next years team being a competitor for the SEC East; however, we just don't have a quarterback in the pipe to take advantage of our receiving talent.

Peterman has been put in some really difficult positions, and I really feel for the kid. But he hasn't performed in anyway that one would think he can take the reins next year. And Dobbs must just not be showing much to still be third after Peterman.

Dormandy or Jennings might be great quarterbacks at some point, but does anyone suspect them to come in as freshman and perform at a high-level based on we've seen thus far with this offensive line & Bajakians scheme & play calling?

I am so tired of a decade of losing and keep reading incessant comments about waiting for next year, right around the corner, the future is bright. It might be, but we may have major issues unless one of these new quarterbacks proves to be incredibly effective in this read option offense as a true freshman.
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No, it won't.
 
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volfan411 said:
Dooley burning Worley's red shirt will kill us early next year.
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I'm afraid you're right. The "ghost of season's past" will haunt us one more year.

And he burned his RS year for a no-win situation.

JUCO QB anyone? Auburn has had some pretty good luck with them.
 
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perico said:
Ferguson quit when things weren't going his way. It's pretty obvious that Worley is the leader of this team, regardless of who is most talented.

This is Worley's team and Ferguson couldn't accept that, was immature, didn't go to class, and really was not doing any of the things that you expect of your quarterback. That's not what you want as your QB, unless your Johnny Manziel (and Ferguson while talented, is not Johnny Football).

For all his shortcomings on the field, Peterman isn't a selfish player, and Dobbs only has to prove his capabilities on the field, since his demeanor off the field is pretty much the example you want your quarterback to show.
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THIS! Ferguson left because he refused to put the work in and the coaches refused to hand him the reins. You can have all of the ability in the world, but if you don't do the little things, learn and put the work in to succeed, you will fail miserably.
 
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We need Dobbs to get his act together. I don't know what his problem was in the fall, but Peterman is not the answer--you can see how scared he is on TV! If we want to compete next year, then we need either Peterman or Dobbs to play some this year so they don't go into next year with little experience. However, if the coaches want to redshirt Dobbs, we have a problem. He will have saved a year of eligibility but will still be raw next year--and we can't damn afford to have a weak QB fouling up next year.
 
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Peterman works his balls off in the classroom and on the field. Ferguson attended classes about as often as Cordarelle did. (Never.)
 
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Dobbs is redshirting this year. Maybe he really is 3rd on the depth-chart, or maybe they are redshirting him to stagger our QBs a little.
 
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Peterman did not take many snaps today and was under extreme stress every time he attempted to pass. If our OLine doesn't protect our QBs better, then Peterman, Dobbs, and the 4th QB will be pressed into action this year. Our QB is taking a ritual Saturday beating against the opposing defense.

Peterman didn't do anything to beat us unless he was the fault of the endzone fumbled handoff to Hurd. That may have been on him. I haven't heard yet, but let's be fair to Nathan. He didn't perform too poorly in that brief time. It was simply evident that Worley is more important to this team than many believed.
 
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vosams said:
Mhmmm a player that isn't involved with UT will hurt us in the long run. Makes since. I forgot the QB that hasn't played a down for UT is our guy.
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It's sense smart guy. Oh, and what's your analysis? Or are you just one of those who drops moronic criticisms without offering your own point of view?
 
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I think some chill time is in order. I watched the game AFTER it was over and after i read the bile and dont get the Peterman hate. He had some poor throws...but also had some damn nice ones. And a ball or 2 was dropped. The fumble at the 23 hurt, but who got us to the 23? UGA blitzed the crap out of him. Dude came in cold in an SEC road game vs a damn good team. Im not saying he is a sure thing, but a bit of perspective would be nice here.

Also...Dobbs not playing is nor a talent indicator. I believe Butch knows he will need a QB with real eligibility once the next wave of weapons arrive.
 
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I remember a time when we lost a superstar QB to the NFL. The following year a inexperienced QB took the reins of an otherwise loaded football team. If my memory serves me correctly we won the National Championship that year. Not saying that will happen next year but I wouldn't panic just yet.
 
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LibertyVolance said:
Peterman did not take many snaps today and was under extreme stress every time he attempted to pass. If our OLine doesn't protect our QBs better, then Peterman, Dobbs, and the 4th QB will be pressed into action this year. Our QB is taking a ritual Saturday beating against the opposing defense.

Peterman didn't do anything to beat us unless he was the fault of the endzone fumbled handoff to Hurd. That may have been on him. I haven't heard yet, but let's be fair to Nathan. He didn't perform too poorly in that brief time. It was simply evident that Worley is more important to this team than many believed.
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I doubt that the endzone fumble was Peterman's fault, since he was on the bench when Worley and Hurd lost the ball in the endzone.

I have posted this in 3 or 4 threads. I don't know why people don't understand that WORLEY handed the ball to HURD. PETERMAN was not in the game.
 
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I'd say that Ferguson was behind Peterman on the depth chart, but Jacoby Brissett was behind Jeff Driskel on Florida's depth chart so.....

good point.
 
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CA_Vol said:
Riley Ferguson leaving the program will prove to be a huge loss next year. Everyone is pointing to next years team being a competitor for the SEC East; however, we just don't have a quarterback in the pipe to take advantage of our receiving talent.

Peterman has been put in some really difficult positions, and I really feel for the kid. But he hasn't performed in anyway that one would think he can take the reins next year. And Dobbs must just not be showing much to still be third after Peterman.

Dormandy or Jennings might be great quarterbacks at some point, but does anyone suspect them to come in as freshman and perform at a high-level based on we've seen thus far with this offensive line & Bajakians scheme & play calling?

I am so tired of a decade of losing and keep reading incessant comments about waiting for next year, right around the corner, the future is bright. It might be, but we may have major issues unless one of these new quarterbacks proves to be incredibly effective in this read option offense as a true freshman.
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Peterman had what?? Maybe 2 1/2 quarters of SEC playing time. Give the guy a chance to get his feet wet playing some "cupcakes" and time to get settled in to game experience before saying he sucks. Fla had a great defense and UGA brought the heat every play because they knew he is green to playing time in big situations...
 
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LibertyVolance said:
Peterman did not take many snaps today and was under extreme stress every time he attempted to pass. If our OLine doesn't protect our QBs better, then Peterman, Dobbs, and the 4th QB will be pressed into action this year. Our QB is taking a ritual Saturday beating against the opposing defense.

Peterman didn't do anything to beat us unless he was the fault of the endzone fumbled handoff to Hurd. That may have been on him. I haven't heard yet, but let's be fair to Nathan. He didn't perform too poorly in that brief time. It was simply evident that Worley is more important to this team than many believed.
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Peterson and Lane had a fumble didnt they ? As for Fergs didnt he have a problem with going to class ?
 
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