The Quarterback - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**elkona** · 10-20-2007, 08:33 PM

Full disclosure: I was one of those guys who could not understand why Weis would start Demetrius Jones against Georgia Tech & reorient the offense for him.
And then I was sure that Clausen would get better as the season progressed and be a 60%-200 yards kinda guy by now.
But seeing how lousy Sharpley played today has me convinced that Weis must have been awfully depressed over the summer watching these QBs slog it out.
Sharpley overthrew receivers, threw into traffic, underthrew receivers, and looked like he was trying way too hard to make a big downfield play. Of course the protection was not always great, and maybe it's more about receivers who can't get open on slants and short routes, I'm not sure. But I'm not certain Even Sharpley has the natural talent to quickly survey the field and find an open receiver. As it stands now. Sharpley would throw to Robbie Parris if the WR was lying on his back with a linebacker on top of him.

This QB situation won't be resolved this year. And from what I've been reading about Dayne Crist, he's not ready for primetime.

Maybe we're talking 2009 before we have a shot at making the BCS again.

**NDsuperfan09** · 10-20-2007, 09:33 PM

If Clausen is healthy against Navy and doesn't start I honestly think he will transfer.

**Master Guns** · 10-20-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NDsuperfan09

If Clausen is healthy against Navy and doesn't start I honestly think he will transfer.

WHAT???? Why do you think that?

CNY_Domer · 10-20-2007, 09:41 PM

After reflecting on the game today, I came to the realization that the reason the offensive is struggling beside the offensive line and Weis gameplan is the lack of a and I mean singular leader. I believe the defense plays "inspired" football because of the play of Laws. On the other side the complete lack of "inspired" football is because no says "hey I am tired of getting the shit kick out of me and I am going to do something about it." I believe all 11 are looking around for someone to set up, the only time this season that happen was with Tate at Purdue.

**SoCalDomer** · 10-20-2007, 09:45 PM

elkona, you raise an interesting point if Weis saw his QB's and was depressed. But then I have a question, "Where's the friggin running game!"

He's still trying to throw the ball 60 times per game! Some of that happens because we get behind. But that's why this needed to be a bigger priority in the spring & summer.

Spring and summer should have been used to create a big strong OL that would push 3yds and a cloud of dust.

If we hold the ball for 40 mins per game because we just keep getting first down after first down, 3-5 yds at a time, we would be competitive.

"It can't be done, when the defense knows the run is coming." BS! Navy runs the ball 300+ yds per game. I know they use the option, but certainly an offensive genius could pull out a three back set to throw some confusion at who is going to run the ball. And Navy does all that running with much smaller guys (due to Navy weight restrictions) and much less talent.

At the start of the season, didn't we have a quaterback who was capable of running the ball? The traditional option should have been a much easier scheme to teach than the spread option that WV runs.

Unless he's a one dimensional offensive genius.

**NDsuperfan09** · 10-20-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Guns

WHAT???? Why do you think that?

Just a hunch, nothing more. The fact that he wasn't even given a shot today would be one thing.

**SoCalDomer** · 10-20-2007, 09:59 PM

I'm not surprised he didn't play today. Part of the reason he sat was because of "being banged up."

10-20-2007, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
elkona Walk-On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Exit 92 Posts: 84 Cash: 2,343.20 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 2,343.20 Donate	The Quarterback Full disclosure: I was one of those guys who could not understand why Weis would start Demetrius Jones against Georgia Tech & reorient the offense for him. And then I was sure that Clausen would get better as the season progressed and be a 60%-200 yards kinda guy by now. But seeing how lousy Sharpley played today has me convinced that Weis must have been awfully depressed over the summer watching these QBs slog it out. Sharpley overthrew receivers, threw into traffic, underthrew receivers, and looked like he was trying way too hard to make a big downfield play. Of course the protection was not always great, and maybe it's more about receivers who can't get open on slants and short routes, I'm not sure. But I'm not certain Even Sharpley has the natural talent to quickly survey the field and find an open receiver. As it stands now. Sharpley would throw to Robbie Parris if the WR was lying on his back with a linebacker on top of him. This QB situation won't be resolved this year. And from what I've been reading about Dayne Crist, he's not ready for primetime. Maybe we're talking 2009 before we have a shot at making the BCS again.

10-20-2007, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,878 Cash: 11,314.37 Bank: 842,578.05 Total Bankroll: 853,892.42 Donate	elkona, you raise an interesting point if Weis saw his QB's and was depressed. But then I have a question, "Where's the friggin running game!" He's still trying to throw the ball 60 times per game! Some of that happens because we get behind. But that's why this needed to be a bigger priority in the spring & summer. Spring and summer should have been used to create a big strong OL that would push 3yds and a cloud of dust. If we hold the ball for 40 mins per game because we just keep getting first down after first down, 3-5 yds at a time, we would be competitive. "It can't be done, when the defense knows the run is coming." BS! Navy runs the ball 300+ yds per game. I know they use the option, but certainly an offensive genius could pull out a three back set to throw some confusion at who is going to run the ball. And Navy does all that running with much smaller guys (due to Navy weight restrictions) and much less talent. At the start of the season, didn't we have a quaterback who was capable of running the ball? The traditional option should have been a much easier scheme to teach than the spread option that WV runs. Unless he's a one dimensional offensive genius. Last edited by SoCalDomer; 10-20-2007 at 09:48 PM.

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NDsuperfan09 Blue Chip Recruit Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 457 Cash: 4,804.16 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 4,804.16 Donate	If Clausen is healthy against Navy and doesn't start I honestly think he will transfer.

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CNY_Domer Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cortland, NY Posts: 4 Cash: 1,011.92 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,011.92 Donate	After reflecting on the game today, I came to the realization that the reason the offensive is struggling beside the offensive line and Weis gameplan is the lack of a and I mean singular leader. I believe the defense plays "inspired" football because of the play of Laws. On the other side the complete lack of "inspired" football is because no says "hey I am tired of getting the shit kick out of me and I am going to do something about it." I believe all 11 are looking around for someone to set up, the only time this season that happen was with Tate at Purdue.

10-20-2007, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,878 Cash: 11,314.37 Bank: 842,578.05 Total Bankroll: 853,892.42 Donate	I'm not surprised he didn't play today. Part of the reason he sat was because of "being banged up."

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