Bench Named the Starter for Miami

[JTrue]

Didn't see a thread on it, might be buried within another one.

[George_Bullnard_Shaw]

Good.

[Gismo]

We're he not I would seriously begin to question Taggart's judgement and coaching.

[Danm1983]

On a pure scheme level, I don't think anyone is head and shoulders above the others, but so far, Bench has some mobility that Floyd and Eveld don't possess, and I think just having that makes him a little more valuable to escape pressure (and there will be a lot of it) and at least look to make a [sandlot style] play [a la Grothe or Daniels]. And all it takes is one or two plays like that and it could add 7 points in our favor.

 

And, sure, no one likes to see a QB run out of bounds or throw it out of bounds every other play, but as boring and terrible that is to watch, it isn't turnovers. If the defense shows up even remotely, it could remain a closer game for a little while longer - and perhaps stop some bleeding and postpone some embarrassment.

 

Hopefully the two weeks has been kind to Steven and that we see something out of it this weekend. I hope to see some better hands out of the WRs as well, and at least SOMETHING better out of the O-line, even if it's better ways to abandon their blocks and go forward to block for screens.

[BDYZR]

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=332640052

Florida State receivers entered the game without a single drop this season.

 

This is a MAJOR difference in QB's. Well, that and an o-line that can actually block someone.

 

Granted, the FSU recievers dropped a bunch last week.

[GaUSFBull]

Just hoping our O-line can block long enough for Bench to get the ball out of his hand.  

[Who'sYourData?]

The other thing I liked out of Bench is that he went to McFarland a few times.  TEs were supposed to be a big part of the offense, but we haven't seen that at all until the second half against FAU.  I'm hoping we see Price and McFarland involved a lot more against Miami.

[TallyBull]

Just hoping our O-line can block long enough for Bench to get the ball out of his hand.  

 

Agreed.  And I hope CWT puts in some plays that utilize Bench's mobility.  Not sure why rolling the pocket left or right is necessarily contrary to a pro-style offense.  I don't think it is, so why not do it to give your QB a little more time in light of your questionable O-line?

[smazza]

there was never an issue who would start

[USFbulls24]

there was never an issue who would start

 

I would hope not, but you never know after Taggart named Matt Floyd the starter for week 1 after the treat we all had watching him play last year..