Let’s play Nico

[Voldawg1970]

Let’s commit to this kid. Let him learn as he goes. It can’t be any worse. Milton is a good guy but he was cut by Michigan, lost job to HH and now he trying again with the same old issues. For every one good pass there are many misses. Look. I guarantee there are tons of guys on campus that can throw a football a country mile and throw it 90 MPH but they aren’t playing because they can’ t place it with consistency. Why HOPE for something that just isn’t going to happen. I would rather put the ball in the kids hands knowing that we have him as our starter for the next few years hopefully. Although the scary part is the portal.

 

[NorCalVol67]

First start in the Swamp.

That worked out so well the last time.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

 

[Malivol]

I agree. Nico needs to be on the field.

 

[Voldawg1970]

At this point where’s the poison. Inconsistent Milton or Nico who can begin to prove himself? I like my chance with Nico!!!

 

[ProudVOLfan]

You got to give Milton a fair shake this year IMO! He waited instead of transferring and that counts for something in these times. Now, if he looks abysmal in the swamp then yea, pull him

 

[FBtime]

We have some of the dumbest fans

 

[KTrain]

We have some of the dumbest fans

Yep, drive by fans. He ended up 21 of 32 for 228 yards 2 TDs no interceptions. First quarter was 1 of 7 but 6 drops not perfect throws but if you want to play in NFL and you get 2 hands on the ball no matter if its low or high you are expected to catch it.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

Starting a freshman for his first collegiate start against Florida in the swamp is not a good idea. My hope is we’ll be able to run the ball against Florida and hopefully take some pressure off Joe.

 

[BADGER_VOL]

Can’t be worse? You could divide the team and fanbase, make future QB’s nervous that even if they win they might get yanked, end up rushing a future block of your program when he isn’t ready and screw him up, end up where he’s slightly worse or the same and be flipping back and forth…sure couldn’t be worse.

Some people on this board blow me away with how smart with football they are. Others…

 

[EZE]

…and so it begins.

I woulda put the over /under at 3-4 games, but here we are after just 2.

 

[aRmo]

We have some of the dumbest fans

Agreed, sure start Nico, but whos gonna catch the balls thrown? Sloppy game as a whole on offense. This isnt all on Joe.

 

[jason3713]

Milton was 21-33 with no interceptions. Catch a few of the drops and he still completes 70% of his passes in one of the worst games he’s had. I think he’s ok.

 

[BADGER_VOL]

…and so it begins.

I woulda put the over /under at 3-4 games, but here we are after just 2.

Exactly…these are the fans that cause more problems when they get vocal. When it happens in the stands Huepel is going to have a mess on his hands. Worse thing we can do is make Milton’s head worse with our actions and words while the team is still winning and coach is trying to shape the team and players.

But we’ll always have the pocket of fans who feel the best course of action is “panic, freak out, call for massive changes, be a pain in the rump, make things harder on all involved, all while we are still winning.” It’s in their DNA.

 

[66volfan]

Nope

 

[EZE]

Milton was 21-33 with no interceptions. Catch a few of the drops and he still completes 70% of his passes in one of the worst games he’s had. I think he’s ok.

Ho needs to be better, but so do his offensive teammates. They aren’t helping much, either.

 

[Evet Vols]

With our Running Backs, improved defense and if our WRs can catch and not be called for holding we are fine. Niko will get his chance but not yet.

 

[USMC-TNVOL]

Milton was 21-33 with no interceptions. Catch a few of the drops and he still completes 70% of his passes in one of the worst games he’s had. I think he’s ok.

Half of those were passes caught behind the LOS.

People used to defend JG with this same logic. Not saying they’re the same level, but his stats would get inflated for completion without any interceptions similarly.

 

[Volbrando]

Nico needed to be on the field some vs Austin Peay but we screwed that up by playing crappy and having to leave Milton in

 

[BADGER_VOL]

Nico needed to be on the field some vs Austin Peay but we screwed that up by playing crappy and having to leave Milton in

Agree. The players not being ready to go left an awesome opportunity for Nico on the table. Very frustrating

 

[bpalmer28]

Milton was 21-33 with no interceptions. Catch a few of the drops and he still completes 70% of his passes in one of the worst games he’s had. I think he’s ok.

The stats aren’t why people are disappointed. It’s the inability to complete a pass to the middle of the field. The overwhelming majority of his completions yesterday were swings and screens.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Half of those were passes caught behind the LOS.

People used to defend JG with this same logic. Not saying they’re the same level, but his stats would get inflated for completion without any interceptions similarly.

Milton has the best interception rate in the country. We threw screens because they were giving us a 10 yard cushion in a middle zone.

 

[cardvolfan]

Milton was 21-33 with no interceptions. Catch a few of the drops and he still completes 70% of his passes in one of the worst games he’s had. I think he’s ok.

The issue was not his completion percentage. The issue was the inability to throw the ball down the field and the threat of being able to sling the ball to all quadrants. You can’t be successful offensively playing within a 5-yard perimeter of the line of scrimmage. If this isn’t corrected, losses will happen.

 

[kiddiedoc]

 

[Fullfillmer]

Milton has the best interception rate in the country. We threw screens because they were giving us a 10 yard cushion in a middle zone.

Thats because no one on offense or defense can catch his flaming passes.