Dayne or Rees

[lookingdeadred]

HUH?

HUH?

Crist starts next year, Hendrix backs him up with an eye to being the starter in 2012, assuming Crist does not return for his 5th year.

Hendrix is starting next yr..take it to the bank.

 

[CanadianIrish]

Hendrix is starting next yr..take it to the bank.

If we finish any worse than 7-6 (including a bowl game) then I want to see a wide open competition without Dayne being handed anything. This is a QB who started the season with the best TE and one of the best WRs in college football and has managed to be a middle of the pack QB is a pass first offense.

Maybe Hendrix is the guy, maybe Rees is, and maybe it's Dayne - who knows. The thing is that Dayne won by default this year, and if he continues to play like this and the team continues to under-perform then he can't just have the job handed to him again.

 

[Lou Holtz]

Dayne.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

If we finish any worse than 7-6 (including a bowl game) then I want to see a wide open competition without Dayne being handed anything. This is a QB who started the season with the best TE and one of the best WRs in college football and has managed to be a middle of the pack QB is a pass first offense.

Maybe Hendrix is the guy, maybe Rees is, and maybe it's Dayne - who knows. The thing is that Dayne won by default this year, and if he continues to play like this and the team continues to under-perform then he can't just have the job handed to him again.

Of your 50 post, I think 48 about hating on DC. I think we all get it.

 

[dspeters5]

Crist is thinking too much and BK is not helping with all the yapping.

Crist is thinking too much and BK is not helping with all the yapping.

Pitching and quarterbacking are very similar. I have made the mistake of talking too much about mechanics during in game situations. You don't want someone throwing a ball to be thinking about mechanics, etc. Game day it has to "let it go time". BK, yelling on sidelines does not help. It tightens the sphincter muscles, negative hormones restrict muscle contraction. Let it flow, man. Shut up. Have a quiet conversation, look at a picture and then go out on the field and GO.

 

[CanadianIrish]

Of your 50 post, I think 48 about hating on DC. I think we all get it.

Didn't realize there was a running tally of what people posted on and whether or not the mods agree with the poster's opinion.

 

[jmurphy75]

If we finish any worse than 7-6 (including a bowl game) then I want to see a wide open competition without Dayne being handed anything. This is a QB who started the season with the best TE and one of the best WRs in college football and has managed to be a middle of the pack QB is a pass first offense.

Maybe Hendrix is the guy, maybe Rees is, and maybe it's Dayne - who knows. The thing is that Dayne won by default this year, and if he continues to play like this and the team continues to under-perform then he can't just have the job handed to him again.

First of all Dayne didn't win by default, if you think any of our back ups was up for the challenge then you know nothing about college football. He might not be playing as good as we expected but to step into that role and learn everything from scratch is no easy task. Maybe there will be a change next year but for now stop knocking the guy, it's not like he wants to play bad. It's real easy to criticize someone from your couch or typing on your computer, I still have hope that things will all come together for him and he'll be the QB that we expected him to be, but if not I trust the coaches to put the best player on the field next year.

 

[tommyIRISH23]

First of all Dayne didn't win by default, if you think any of our back ups was up for the challenge then you know nothing about college football.

Thats what he means by "default". There was not any QB competition, Dayne was all we had.


He might not be playing as good as we expected but to step into that role and learn everything from scratch is no easy task. Maybe there will be a change next year but for now stop knocking the guy, it's not like he wants to play bad.

He started off right where everyone thought he would, but has hit a slump in his progression, and had a huge set back against Navy. His problem his not physical, but mental. Time will show if the kids resilient or not.

Noone is saying he's playing bad on purpose, and "stop knocking the guy"? It's football, and its Notre Dame. If you aren't performing up to expectations, then you shouldn't be playing. I'm sure he's a great kid,and trying, but that has no bearing on whether or not he should be starting. In a job, if you aren't performing, then you aren't going to have your job very long, regardless of if you're trying.

It's real easy to criticize someone from your couch or typing on your computer, I still have hope that things will all come together for him and he'll be the QB that we expected him to be, but if not I trust the coaches to put the best player on the field next year.

I hope so too. It's clear that he's going to finish the 2010 season, but he has got a ton of work to do over the spring and fall camps if he wants to keep his job. Noone is arguing his potential, but, sadly, sometime potential is not met. It is his first year, new coach, new scheme..etc and he may come out and be lights out in 2011. But, he's got a TON of work to do.

 

[Irish Man3]

If we finish any worse than 7-6 (including a bowl game) then I want to see a wide open competition without Dayne being handed anything. This is a QB who started the season with the best TE and one of the best WRs in college football and has managed to be a middle of the pack QB is a pass first offense.

Maybe Hendrix is the guy, maybe Rees is, and maybe it's Dayne - who knows. The thing is that Dayne won by default this year, and if he continues to play like this and the team continues to under-perform then he can't just have the job handed to him again.

BK is pretty experianced in developing qbs. Reguardless of our record, he will go into the off-season with the job wide open. Thats how it works. The best qb is going to be on the field.

He started the season with the best TE and one of the best WR and he started the season well. He had 14 TDs and only 5 INT before the Navy game. In the Navy game, he had neither one of the previously mentioned weapons along with a risig star in Riddick. That's a tough spot for a first year starter to be in.

Dayne won by default? Did you see the Michigan game?

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

BK is pretty experianced in developing qbs. Reguardless of our record, he will go into the off-season with the job wide open. Thats how it works. The best qb is going to be on the field.

He started the season with the best TE and one of the best WR and he started the season well. He had 14 TDs and only 5 INT before the Navy game. In the Navy game, he had neither one of the previously mentioned weapons along with a risig star in Riddick. That's a tough spot for a first year starter to be in.

Dayne won by default? Did you see the Michigan game?

There is no way that DC won his starting role by default and you are right, during the Michigan game we got to see #2 and #3 and DC was far more better prepared. I think DC will be fine in the long run.

 

[CanadianIrish]

BK is pretty experianced in developing qbs. Reguardless of our record, he will go into the off-season with the job wide open. Thats how it works. The best qb is going to be on the field.

He started the season with the best TE and one of the best WR and he started the season well. He had 14 TDs and only 5 INT before the Navy game. In the Navy game, he had neither one of the previously mentioned weapons along with a risig star in Riddick. That's a tough spot for a first year starter to be in.

Dayne won by default? Did you see the Michigan game?

The lack of a credible challenger is also winning by default.

And if Dayne was playing off the charts then I can't imagine it would be a wide open challenge. They aren't going to give all the QBs equal reps next spring if the starter is pre-determined.

 

[Kra88yPa77y]

#15 is hendrix right? hes the only QB i have seen on the sidelines that has a swagger to him

 

[mgriff]

While it's too early to judge, Rees looks better right now. If he keeps this up for the rest of the game it will be the best game by an ND QB of the season. I sincerely hope Dayne is okay, but I'm impressed with Rees.

 

[chyrspchuck]

#15 is hendrix right? hes the only QB i have seen on the sidelines that has a swagger to him

hendrix is 12, i believe 15 is a walk on

 

[TerryTate]

hendrix is 12, i believe 15 is a walk on

He's a walk on senior QB. Brian Castello

 

[CanadianIrish]

While it's too early to judge, Rees looks better right now. If he keeps this up for the rest of the game it will be the best game by an ND QB of the season. I sincerely hope Dayne is okay, but I'm impressed with Rees.

Do not jinx him!

 

[tommyIRISH23]

I know its one quarter, and I know its against Tulsa. But the offense seems to run smoother with Rees. Rees seems too be more comfortable as well. Not trying to read to much into it, but Rees has come a LONG way since Michigan.

 

[IrishLax]

Rees lacks size and arm strength... but has everything else. Quick release, looks accurate and executing. Good work for a true freshman.

 

[tommyIRISH23]

Rees lacks size and arm strength... but has everything else. Quick release, looks accurate and executing. Good work for a true freshman.

His arm doesn't seem to bad, not a laser like Dayne, but it more then enough. I noticed his release to, its real quick. He'll put size on, that will be easy. He does seem to have those intangibles. The kids hungry, which is dangerous in itself.

 

[jmurphy75]

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I know its one quarter, and I know its against Tulsa. But the offense seems to run smoother with Rees. Rees seems too be more comfortable as well. Not trying to read to much into it, but Rees has come a LONG way since Michigan.

I agree and can't figure out why, but our O seems to run much smoother with Rees

 

[tommyIRISH23]

I agree and can't figure out why, but our O seems to run much smoother with Free

He's playing, and not thinking. Tommy's doin a good job of reading the defense, and getting the out quickly. He's not wasting time trying to think of what he's goin to do, he's just going out and playin ball.

Again, this is Tulsa, is it him? Or is it a bad Tulsa defense? Nomatter what, he has come a long way since UM, and he is doing great for a true freshmen.

 

[CanadianIrish]

Remember people, this kid is 18 years old. He's not a freshman the way Jimmy was, he turned 18 less than six months ago.

Saying he lacks arm strength and size is to be expected, he's just a kid. This is phenominal performance so far.

 

[tommyIRISH23]

Well, this discussion is obsolete. Dayne's season is over. It's a shame, I hope he gets better. Lets go Tommy Rees, go get em!!

 

[mgriff]

He does not lack arm strength, that is just a ludicrous statement. Did you see his throw from the hash to the far sideline? That is an example of arm strength. He does not have as strong of an arm as Dayne, but not many people do. If his accuracy and consistency are better, I'd take his drop-off in arm strength.

I feel terrible for Crist, almost a year to the ****ing day. That really sucks. I would love to see Hendrix, but with this development, you can expect a three way competition for QB next year, at least, between Crist, Rees, and Hendrix. No offense to Massa, and if I offended your sensibilities, put his name in there if it makes you feel better.

 

[phgreek]

we could probably postpone this thread until next July....Tommy is our boy regardless.

 

[mgriff]

we could probably postpone this thread until next July....Tommy is our boy regardless.

Can't really argue with that, but don't sleep on Nate!

 

[Stoic]

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I agree and can't figure out why, but our O seems to run much smoother with Rees

It seems to me that the offensive coord. just throws the playbook out the window and tells Dayne just go for it. With Rees it's a way different story, they seem to simplify the playbook for him..

 

[tommyIRISH23]

I really like this kid. He is remarkably comfortable for being a true freshman. I really really like him.

 

[kmoose]

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I agree and can't figure out why, but our O seems to run much smoother with Rees

I think it's quite possible that it is because Kelly has slimmed down the offense, to a "Rees package", to give the kid only what he can handle. I think that he probably is trying to pound the entire offense into Crist's head, and maybe giving him more than he should?

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

For all the bellyachers and whiners out there that whined and complained about Crist and he is not a good quarterback and this ridiculous QB contoversy..., now you have no reason to complain. Now you guys will focus your belly aching about Rees because now Crist is hurt and gone for the season. Hope all you Crist haters out there are happy. You know..., the kid tried his best and was trying to learn something he wasn't used to. Let's rally around Rees now and show him some support. This kid stepped in and played his heart out and even though I am disappointed we lost, I give my hat off to this young man and he played his heart out. Lets at least show this young man that we are behind him and support him.