Topic: Brian Anderson

[DC01HERD]

When does he get frustrated with the coaching staff? He badly outplayed Morris in the spring game and from reports from people at the scrimmage he outplayed Morris again! I think Anderson should be starting against Miami and Snyder stop making excuses for Morris.

[Blood & Thunder]

I think Anderson should be starting against Miami and Snyder stop making excuses for Morris.

How many practices have you seen? How many coaches meetings have you attended? How much practice footage of Anderson and Morris have you watched and compared?  Watching a spring game or looking at some scrimmage stats is not a very effective way to pick a starter.

These debates are becoming tedious and pointless.  Am I the only one who really doesn't care which player starts and is willing to let the coaches decide.  We'll probably get to see both this season anyway.

[marshallsoccer]

I think Anderson should be starting against Miami and Snyder stop making excuses for Morris.

How much practice have you seen? How many coaches meetings have you attended? How much practice footage of Anderson and Morris have watched and compared?  Watching a spring game or looking at some scrimmage stats is not a very effective way to pick a starter.

These debates are becoming tedious and pointless.  Am I the only one who really doesn't care which player starts and is willing to let the coaches decide.  We'll probably get to see both this season anyway.

I concur. The coaches said before the spring game that it wasn't for the players, but for the fans, the real test was at the scrimmage the week before, where according to media reports Bernie played very well.

[DC01HERD]

Game time sitautions is what is most important and it hasn't been close. Practice is (bleep) unless you perform in games. You can practice till your arm falls off but if can't perform then it's worthless!

[marshallsoccer]

Game time sitautions is what is most important and it hasn't been close. Practice is (bleep) unless you perform in games. You can practice till your arm falls off but if can't perform then it's worthless!

And Anderson has 0 game time experience at the college level.

[DC01HERD]

Game time sitautions is what is most important and it hasn't been close. Practice is (bleep) unless you perform in games. You can practice till your arm falls off but if can't perform then it's worthless!

And Anderson has 0 game time experience at the college level.

He won't be worse then Morris! We've seen Morris and he is not the answer.

[marshallsoccer]

Game time sitautions is what is most important and it hasn't been close. Practice is (bleep) unless you perform in games. You can practice till your arm falls off but if can't perform then it's worthless!

And Anderson has 0 game time experience at the college level.

He won't be worse then Morris! We've seen Morris and he is not the answer.

How do you know he won't be worse?

[catfanatic1979]

I say let Anderson play late against Miani and WVU. Let him start against New Hampshire. The rest of the season is then his if he performs well enough.

[banker]

I have been saying that Bernie has looked better than Anderson in practice this year, but the bottom line is Bernie is a different player when the defense is actually allowed to hit him.

Snyder acknowledged this last year at a QB club meeting when talking about the Tennessee game.  He basically said UT had a QB that didn't like getting hit and that if we could pressure him we would be okay.  Then he said that we had one of those QBs too.

My fear off this first scrimmage is that he hasn't overcome that fear of being hit.  If he continues to look better in practice, but not as good in scrimmages/live action, then they need to go with Anderson.  Of course with Bernie's injury history we will most likely see Anderson early in the season anyway.

[ThunderValley]

BINGO!!!  I have been waiting for someone to notice that.
My feelings also banker

[Dreamherd]

I agree, Banker.  Morris doesn't like contact and can't take it.

[Dreamherd]

Just win baby!  Winning puts fans in the stands and money in the bank.

[alumni74]

I have been saying that Bernie has looked better than Anderson in practice this year, but the bottom line is Bernie is a different player when the defense is actually allowed to hit him.

Snyder acknowledged this last year at a QB club meeting when talking about the Tennessee game.  He basically said UT had a QB that didn't like getting hit and that if we could pressure him we would be okay.  Then he said that we had one of those QBs too.

My fear off this first scrimmage is that he hasn't overcome that fear of being hit.  If he continues to look better in practice, but not as good in scrimmages/live action, then they need to go with Anderson.  Of course with Bernie's injury history we will most likely see Anderson early in the season anyway.

Well guys I wouldn't read to much in to the QB situation for Anderson or Morris either one. The simple fact is coaches often tie the defense's hands this time of the year so the offense can get thier footing under themselves before the season starts. This means limiting a defense as to what type of packages they put in for practice purposes.

It done this way in every camp around the country for the simple fact that defenses always start faster than offenses. You never know what you really have until the season starts. So dont give either of them to much credit just yet.

[Garbanjo]

Losing is the big problem around here. You can say we are spoiled, but the past two years have been a bitter pill to swallow. The Kansas State game in 2005 still sickens me.............

Just win. Remember the terrific line from WAM:

"One day we're gonna be just like every other team, where winning is everything and nothing else matters. When that day comes, we will have honored them."

Well, we have achieved that threshold for some time.

Just win.

[DC01HERD]

With some of the logic some posters are using about Morris having "in game experience" and that is why he should start is like saying we should be starting Chubb Small just because he has experience in games. I don't see the same hatred for D. Marshall because he has beat out Chubb. How do we know how he will play he's never played in a real game.

By the way I think D Marshall is the answer at running back, just like I think B anderson is our answer at quarterback.

[svherd]

GAWD, I CANT WAIT UNTIL 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sdfgoherd]

I am going to try to layoff the Anderson vs. Morris thing.  I have an opinion like everyone else, but at this point it doesn't matter.  My advice  to Snyder (which I doubt he wants) is to not use the phrase - "best chance to win."  He is the coach and he doesn't need to justify his decisions. Phrases like this open up questions such as - if player Y really gives you the best chance to win then what does that say about the depth at that position.

The QB has only been one of many problems the past few years and all of us who have been to the games or watched on TV recognize this.

[alumni74]

With some of the logic some posters are using about Morris having "in game experience" and that is why he should start is like saying we should be starting Chubb Small just because he has experience in games. I don't see the same hatred for D. Marshall because he has beat out Chubb. How do we know how he will play he's never played in a real game.

By the way I think D Marshall is the answer at running back, just like I think B anderson is our answer at quarterback.

The only problem is Marshall has beaten Small out in practice. Anderson hasn't beaten Morris in anything. What kills me is some of you think Morris is afraid of getting hit, but Anderson (all 6'4 170lbs of him) isnt affraid of being hit. Give me a break...

The other problem is some of you want Snyder to put Anderson in the game before he's ready just to satisfy your qb urge. If he cant do it in practice he aint going to do it in a game.

[Dreamherd]

Anderson is a winner.

[banker]

Alumni74 - what the heck does a guy's size have to do with his fear of being hit?  Never heard "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog"?

How many times you see Bernie step out of bounds or slide on 3rd down when he is a yard or two short of a first down?  If you go to practices, you ever notice how when he gets pressured he will step up in the pocket and deliver the ball, but under the same circumstances in a game he immediately tucks the ball and runs?

It's a composure issue.  You can't afford to panic when you're a D1 QB.

[HerdinKY]

JMO but we had a phrase when I played MVPP (Most Valuable Practice Player) and while I've said BM looks better than he has ever looked I agree he seems to be a different player when its gametime.  That pressure makes some people turn it up another notch and makes some people turn it down a notch.  Anderson to just watch him during drills doesn't really impress you all that much but they get into team or a scrimmage and the light goes on and you can just tell the kid is a gamer.  How many good QB's over the course of the careers have people said he didn't do anything but win and I think Anderson is that type of QB.  He's smart, makes good decisions, and is mechanically sound.  What we need IMO is a QB to lead, get the ball in the play makers hands, and not turn the thing over whether its fumbles or pics, just don't put us in a hole, we have the weapons and I think Anderson can do just that.  We don't need him to run for 75 yds a game.

[catbird70]

JMO but we had a phrase when I played MVPP (Most Valuable Practice Player) and while I've said BM looks better than he has ever looked I agree he seems to be a different player when its gametime.  That pressure makes some people turn it up another notch and makes some people turn it down a notch.  Anderson to just watch him during drills doesn't really impress you all that much but they get into team or a scrimmage and the light goes on and you can just tell the kid is a gamer.  How many good QB's over the course of the careers have people said he didn't do anything but win and I think Anderson is that type of QB.  He's smart, makes good decisions, and is mechanically sound.  What we need IMO is a QB to lead, get the ball in the play makers hands, and not turn the thing over whether its fumbles or pics, just don't put us in a hole, we have the weapons and I think Anderson can do just that.  We don't need him to run for 75 yds a game.

Good post...didnt know that frequently at other schools there are MVPPs that dont do as well in game environments.  Also, the "didnt do anything but win" is pretty cool...never heard that...

[TomorrowHERD]

GAWD, I CANT WAIT UNTIL 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yup.





Of course, next year year it will be 5 QB's looking to start!!!!   :shock:  :shock:  OMG, this QB  stuff will be worse NEXT year!! :shock:

[tradebait]

I love these kind of threads.
"I'm bored so I'll start a thread where everyone can jump on Bernie"
Same old faces, same old stuff.

 :roll:

[ThunderValley]

Or start a thread "'Bernie is my man, if he can't do it no one can'"(sarcasm)