Topic: Brian Anderson

[catbird70]

Just wondering....

Would Terry Bradshaw fit in the "didnt do anything....but win" category?

It goes to show....that who cares how you practice....as long as you go out and win....what can you say?

[DC01HERD]

Catbird, at what point do you see Anderson getting in the Miami game? Do you think he will play at all before UNH?

[catbird70]

Catbird, at what point do you see Anderson getting in the Miami game? Do you think he will play at all before UNH?

not unless Bernard makes 2-3 bad turnovers...or gets injured.

If he does get in the game....we will look respectable...even against Miami...thats just my opinion though.

you?

[hookem herd]

Chad Pennington is not impressive with physical ability, but he is a winner!!! He make everybody around him better because of this. Every QB on the team has greater physical attributes than Joe Montana but this does not make them better QB's. The bottom line is what you do with the ability that you have!!!

[DC01HERD]

If we wait until Bernie has 2-3 turnovers then most likely we will be in the hole 14 points... which in my opinion is a travesty to the team and Anderson. Kind of like last year, we would play Bernie until we were in such a hole it was unfair to Skinner to throw him in the game and make him force the situation. IMO, I think this affected his turnover percentage. Any time you're playing from behind you will try and make things happen that aren't there.

I say start Anderson, we can always put Bernie back in if it's not looking good. Like I said in another post... At 9-14 every game is a must win. I would like us to start the season w/ a little confidence and swagger instead of playing to keep it respectable (ala WVU last year).

[catbird70]

If we wait until Bernie has 2-3 turnovers then most likely we will be in the hole 14 points... which in my opinion is a travesty to the team and Anderson. Kind of like last year, we would play Bernie until we were in such a hole it was unfair to Skinner to throw him in the game and make him force the situation. IMO, I think this affected his turnover percentage. Any time you're playing from behind you will try and make things happen that aren't there.

I say start Anderson, we can always put Bernie back in if it's not looking good. Like I said in another post... At 9-14 every game is a must win. I would like us to start the season w/ a little confidence and swagger instead of playing to keep it respectable (ala WVU last year).

well we all have an opinion of what we would like to see...but in reality...thats the way I see it....some of the recent article quotes have convinced me that lack of passing yards isnt Snyders big concern....turn overs are his biggest...

[HerdAlum00_01]

I certainly understand the frustrations that every one has had the last couple of years.  I have felt them just the same.  We were basically left with no soild QB situation to carry us through this transition period.  Having said that our problem this year is two-fold.  1.) We have to go with the QB that gives us the best chance to win and turn this thing around.  If that's Bernie, so be it.  But he will HAVE to be on a short leash because he is not part of the long-term plan.  If it is Anderson or one of the freshmen, then we should still utilize Bernie, ala slash-type player because he is an effective athlete.  2.)  We have to start laying the foundation for next season and that means getting the #2 QB plenty of game time reps.  With the young talent we have, we can't afford to go into next season with all of our QB's having no game experience.  Even if someone else becomes the starter, at least we have a QB available who has been there.

We've had the same old tired debate for 3 years, but the scenario is different this year, because we have to start developing the future this season.

[clovenhoof]

IMO if Bernie turns it over twice against Miami, he's done as a starter... period.

[catbird70]

IMO if Bernie turns it over twice against Miami, he's done as a starter... period.

possibly...atleast for that game he might be done...but his substitute would have to come out and play very well to maintain the starting role the next game imo...

My main concern is that if Bernard feels afraid that he will turn it over anytime he trys to pass then he might pull back from trying to execute anything at all in fear of cause a turnover.

[clovenhoof]

IMO if Bernie turns it over twice against Miami, he's done as a starter... period.

possibly...atleast for that game he might be done...but his substitute would have to come out and play very well to maintain the starting role the next game imo...

My main concern is that if Bernard feels afraid that he will turn it over anytime he trys to pass then he might pull back from trying to execute anything at all in fear of cause a turnover.

He may lack confidence, but if he hasn't developed it by now... he's not going to. IMO he's dug his own hole, and it's up to him to get out of it. I know he's not soley responsible for the Herd's woes of late, but he just cant screw up anymore.

[alumni74]

The only problem is Anderson has more INT's in practice than Bernard does. Anderson will get his due at some point this season and I hope he does extremely well, but its not very wise to put a new QB in and throw him to the wolves. As smart and as poised as he is, it can become overwelming in a New York minute. Im sure Snyder doesn't want to destroy his confidence before he gets his foot in the door and I think that is smart on his part. He seems intent on doing things the right way and I can't say as I blame him.

Did anyone see the post on what the players think of message boards ? The players seem to think that the fans have no clue. And you know what ? They are right.... All we can really do is speculate... Its something to do none the less.

[clovenhoof]

The only problem is Anderson has more INT's in practice than Bernard does. Anderson will get his due at some point this season and I hope he does extremely well, but its not very wise to put a new QB in and throw him to the wolves. As smart and as poised as he is, it can become overwelming in a New York minute. Im sure Snyder doesn't want to destroy his confidence before he gets his foot in the door and I think that is smart on his part. He seems intent on doing things the right way and I can't say as I blame him.

Did anyone see the post on what the players think of message boards ? The players seem to think that the fans have no clue. And you know what ? They are right.... All we can really do is speculate... Its something to do none the less.

Oh, I know I don't have a clue, but what else am I supposed to do at work?

[Dreamherd]

A pick is isn't bad if he is putting up big yards and a high completion % which is what Anderson does.

[extragreen]

"My main concern is that if Bernard feels afraid that he will turn it over anytime he trys to pass then he might pull back from trying to execute anything at all in fear of cause a turnover."

Then he doesn't need to be behind center in the first place.