Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Aesius]

You aren't alone in wondering.

I think the Heupel offense is easier/more QB-friendly to run than what we've seen, and it's been somewhat bad luck for Heupel that his passing offense sputtered a little the last two seasons.

Hooker was godlike at running it, so not taking anything away from him. He's the prototype for it.

But Heupel rolled with Milton in 2023 because the arm talent was enough to make him think that if he fixed him even a little bit, he would be hitting 3-4 deep balls a game and spreading the defense out all over the field. But Milton just couldn't rein in the overthrows completely.

And in 2024, he had a RS FR Nico with 1 career start who, let's face it, was fairly overrated. But it's not like he could bench him or recruit over him after 2023, so 2024 was his no matter what.

Enter Aguilar, who perhaps fits the HH mold more than Milton or Nico. Milton overthrew the deep balls and Nico was shy to pull the trigger and often late and underthrown when he did. If Aguilar can prove that's a threat again, the offense will be wide open for him like it was for HH.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Isn't a knock on Aguilar the number of interceptions he gives up?

I think that # will be dramatically reduced due to the Heupel effect.

 

[Orangeburst]

Is Star better than Bishop..I gotta check out his highlights.

 

[UTSuave’]

 

[Orangeburst]

I think that # will be dramatically reduced due to the Heupel effect.

use that mind control thingy you were talking about

 

[UTSuave’]

Welp, I may need to rethink next year's trips to Spain. I see they're protesting tourists with signs saying 'Tourists Go Home'.

They’ll probably put you in a hotel for free so that you can call it home don’t worry about it.

 

[jave36]

Welp, I may need to rethink next year's trips to Spain. I see they're protesting tourists with signs saying 'Tourists Go Home'.

There are protesters everywhere protesting everything.

The vast majority of people in every country love tourists, especially mature adult tourists who don't vomit in public from partying too hard. There are always a few ignorant people who don't understand economics who protest tourists.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

use that mind control thingy you were talking about

I'd like to see him come out and just light it up, blindsiding his way to a Heisman.

 

[Orangeburst]

I'd like to see him come out and just light it up, blindsiding his way to a Heisman.

 

[Devo182]

Welp, I may need to rethink next year's trips to Spain. I see they're protesting tourists with signs saying 'Tourists Go Home'.

Not uncommom these days. Many American cities you'll see similar sentiments.AirBNB has killed some local housing markets.

I saw this in Greece in 2018. But they aren't going after your personally. I wouldn't fret, especially in Spain.

 

[LaagerVol]

I saw that utjr is 17th in recruiting rankings right now. Think their fans are in a panic?

 

[screenthis]

Not uncommom these days. Many American cities you'll see similar sentiments.AirBNB has killed some local housing markets.

I saw this in Greece in 2018. But they aren't going after your personally. I wouldn't fret, especially in Spain.

True. I actually understand the complaints and yes, they do want a reduction in tourism (many do). But now, I might get shot with a water gun (the horrors) or they may 'tape off' the entrance to my hotel. I gotta still go though and tour all that amazing history.

 

[MarcoVol]

A Clemson commit eh? Dabo pulling that offer @BigOrangeTrain ?

 

[VolGee4]

Isn't a knock on Aguilar the number of interceptions he gives up?

Heupel’s offense greatly diminishes interceptions. All of his QB’s have low INT’s.

 

[CAVPUT]

I think the Heupel offense is easier/more QB-friendly to run than what we've seen, and it's been somewhat bad luck for Heupel that his passing offense sputtered a little the last two seasons.

Hooker was godlike at running it, so not taking anything away from him. He's the prototype for it.

But Heupel rolled with Milton in 2023 because the arm talent was enough to make him think that if he fixed him even a little bit, he would be hitting 3-4 deep balls a game and spreading the defense out all over the field. But Milton just couldn't rein in the overthrows completely.

And in 2024, he had a RS FR Nico with 1 career start who, let's face it, was fairly overrated. But it's not like he could bench him or recruit over him after 2023, so 2024 was his no matter what.

Enter Aguilar, who perhaps fits the HH mold more than Milton or Nico. Milton overthrew the deep balls and Nico was shy to pull the trigger and often late and underthrown when he did. If Aguilar can prove that's a threat again, the offense will be wide open for him like it was for HH.

I guess I keep wondering why, if it's so QB friendly, two of the three QBs Heupel has trotted out there couldn't run it so well? Hooker, Milton and Nico....and Heupel didn't recruit Hooker. What am I missing?

 

[CAVPUT]

Heupel’s offense greatly diminishes interceptions. All of his QB’s have low INT’s.

When you rely on the deep ball or the WR screen and avoid the middle of the field like the plague, it's not so hard to avoid picks.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Well, if a sports media guy says it during a summer month about Tennessee's football team... I'm gonna believe it!

(But I do like J.D.)

 

[CAVPUT]

A Clemson commit eh? Dabo pulling that offer @BigOrangeTrain ?

Welp. No commits from that group. No 3 stars to poach.

 

[SSVol]

Isn't a knock on Aguilar the number of interceptions he gives up?

Context. He was usually running his life or trying to make chicken salad in an offense that was from an undesirable part of the chicken. I think he'll be fine in that regard.

 

[SSVol]

Well, if a sports media guy says it during a summer month about Tennessee's football team... I'm gonna believe it!

(But I do like J.D.)

And I'd far rather him say that than other things he might say.

 

[CAVPUT]

I think that # will be dramatically reduced due to the Heupel effect.

Hope Heupel won't get into this kids head and neuter him as a QB. I'd like to see some Hooker-like gunslinger at the position again instead of this coaching/playing scared thing we've seen since '22. This milquetoast football is the pits.

 

[VolGee4]

I guess I keep wondering why, if it's so QB friendly, two of the three QBs Heupel has trotted out there couldn't run it so well? Hooker, Milton and Nico....and Heupel didn't recruit Hooker. What am I missing?

Well, let’s be honest. We still went 19-7 for the two seasons it wasn’t run well.

The film is all out there. Our QB’s missed open receivers. You can’t expect perfection, but this offense needs a very good down field passer. What am I missing?

 

[MarcoVol]

Hope Heupel won't get into this kids head and neuter him as a QB. I'd like to see some Hooker-like gunslinger at the position again instead of this coaching/playing scared thing we've seen since '22. This milquetoast football is the pits.

imagine thinking Heup doesn’t *want* to play aggressive

 

[VolGee4]

Hope Heupel won't get into this kids head and neuter him as a QB. I'd like to see some Hooker-like gunslinger at the position again instead of this coaching/playing scared thing we've seen since '22. This milquetoast football is the pits.

Even a gunslinging QB has less INT’s in this offense because that’s the way it’s set up. The coaching has all been a result of what they think the QB can do and the defense getting much better.

 

[CAVPUT]

Well, let’s be honest. We still went 19-7 for the two seasons it wasn’t run well.

The film is all out there. Our QB’s missed open receivers. You can’t expect perfection, but this offense needs a very good down field passer. What am I missing?

I think you're missing the fact that this offense is a gimmick that's been figured out. I also think you're missing the weak evals and coaching at the position.