AJ Derby...

[Wildhog]

He's a walk-on senior.  There's absolutely no reason for him to be taking second team reps away from Austin Allen.  Rafe could be getting more reps, as well. 

Ready for this staff to start doing things that make some sense. 

[pigture perfect]

Aj has the most game experience of all our qb's. reports are that he is much improved. You can't just hand second string over to the young guys without challenging them. That doesn't make them better.

[Hog Fan...DOH!]

I'm still wondering whether Tyler Wilson can take a snap from under center.

[secneahog]

He's a walk-on senior.  There's absolutely no reason for him to be taking second team reps away from Austin Allen.  Rafe could be getting more reps, as well. 

Ready for this staff to start doing things that make some sense.

I don't see an being the backup quarterback come season time. I do know competition bring out the bet. And when your dealing with YOUNG players you want to progress them the right away.  I do not think everything is so cut and dry like you assume it is.
Pretty sure this staff knows how these guys tick..how their production is coming.

[Wildhog]

Aj has the most game experience of all our qb's. reports are that he is much improved. You can't just hand second string over to the young guys without challenging them. That doesn't make them better.

*sigh*

No.  He needs a ballcap and a clipboard.  We're wasting time with Austin and Rafe.

[Wildhog]

I don't see an being the backup quarterback come season time. I do know competition bring out the bet. And when your dealing with YOUNG players you want to progress them the right away.  I do not think everything is so cut and dry like you assume it is.
Pretty sure this staff knows how these guys tick..how their production is coming.

A lot of faith in this one.

[thebignasty]

AJ Derby ' s attention from the staff is puzzling.

[secneahog]

A lot of faith in this one.

A lot of no faith with this staff from you.

[Wildhog]

I mean, it's not just me.  Some buddies and I were talking before spring ball started, and the general consensus was, "God, we better not waste one freaking rep on Derby when we've got Austin and Rafe needing all the reps they can get."

Welp...

[Wildhog]

A lot of no faith with this staff from you.

Waiting for a sign.

[ZERO]

It's funny how half the board felt the opposite way with Brandon Mitchell. He should have been the starter despite only having one season remaining, and the "future" being Brandon Allen. Austin Allen is supposed to be roughly near Brandon Allen (many have even said he's the superior player). This is his second year, and if he's still unable to comfortably take the backup position from Derby, then he's not owed an express lane. And Rafe is a true freshman... I know throughout last season, many were saying he would come in and take the starter job immediately, but that's highly unrealistic and almost unprecedented in the SEC.


Rather than being upset that the player of my choice isn't getting more reps at second string, I'm more frustrated that we obviously don't have a quality second choice at this point.

[ricepig]

I mean, it's not just me.  Some buddies and I were talking before spring ball started, and the general consensus was, "God, we better not waste one freaking rep on Derby when we've got Austin and Rafe needing all the reps they can get."

Welp...

Wait.....you've got buddies?

[HoopS]

I mean, it's not just me.  Some buddies and I were talking before spring ball started, and the general consensus was, "God, we better not waste one freaking rep on Derby when we've got Austin and Rafe needing all the reps they can get."

Welp...

oh.  Well then it must be the right call.  So, let's kick his sorry butt off the team and make it easier for the others.  Why should they have to beat him out.  He's a senior and isn't from Arkansas.  Somebody let the coaches know some guys decided it didn't make sense for the currently second best QB on the roster to get snaps.  Makes darn good sense.

[Wildhog]

It's funny how half the board felt the opposite way with Brandon Mitchell. He should have been the starter despite only having one season remaining, and the "future" being Brandon Allen. Austin Allen is supposed to be roughly near Brandon Allen (many have even said he's the superior player). This is his second year, and if he's still unable to comfortably take the backup position from Derby, then he's not owed an express lane. And Rafe is a true freshman… I know throughout last season, many were saying he would come in and take the starter job immediately, but that's highly unrealistic and almost unprecedented in the SEC.


Rather than being upset that the player of my choice isn't getting more reps at second string, I'm more frustrated that we obviously don't have a quality second choice at this point.

Most believe AA will win the backup job.  He needs all the reps he can get. 

Sure, Rafe is a freshman, but he needs to get as many reps as he can, as well.



This is poor time management, which is exactly what Bert is known for.

[jabberjawls]

I think anybody that watched Derby play last year should know. 

[Hawgon]

Yeah, but AA's daddy didn't go to school with BB.

[PorkRinds]

Yeah, but AA's daddy didn't go to school with BB.

No he's just on the damn staff. 

[Wildhog]

Wait.....you've got buddies?

A couple.

[Wildhog]

No he's just on the damn staff. 

He probably wouldn't be if he didn't have two QBs on the team.

[PorkRinds]

He probably wouldn't be if he didn't have two QBs on the team.

It's just insane to me to act like CBB is playing favorites by giving derby snaps when CBB doesn't even write the QB depth chart. Chaney does. You guys really think Chaney sat around and watched the team flounder last year under Derby knowing it was a case of his daddy being friends with the coach, and he stuck around when the season was over?  3-9 and he sticks around knowing there are shenanigans and being over ruled on the depth chart because of a favor to CBB's buddy? It makes absolutely zero sense.

[870hogfan]

Most believe AA will win the backup job.  He needs all the reps he can get. 

Sure, Rafe is a freshman, but he needs to get as many reps as he can, as well.



This is poor time management, which is exactly what Bert is known for.

Who is Bert?

[Hawgon]

It's just insane to me to act like CBB is playing favorites by giving derby snaps when CBB doesn't even write the QB depth chart. Chaney does. You guys really think Chaney sat around and watched the team flounder last year under Derby knowing it was a case of his daddy being friends with the coach, and he stuck around when the season was over?  3-9 and he sticks around knowing there are shenanigans and being over ruled on the depth chart because of a favor to CBB's buddy? It makes absolutely zero sense.

$550k a year makes a lot of crazy things look pretty good.

[Wildhog]

It's just insane to me to act like CBB is playing favorites by giving derby snaps when CBB doesn't even write the QB depth chart. Chaney does. You guys really think Chaney sat around and watched the team flounder last year under Derby knowing it was a case of his daddy being friends with the coach, and he stuck around when the season was over?  3-9 and he sticks around knowing there are shenanigans and being over ruled on the depth chart because of a favor to CBB's buddy? It makes absolutely zero sense.

Most of the things this staff has done make absolutely zero sense.

Go look at my post history.  I've, for the most part, been a homer.  But I'm quickly losing faith.

[ricepig]

A couple.

I guess y'all were discussing the QB situation, huh?

[Wildhog]

And don't get me started on Jim "QB GURU" Chaney.

[870hogfan]

Maybe some of the coaches on Hogville need to tell Coach B...

[ricepig]

And don't get me started on Jim "QB GURU" Chaney.

I realize this is a message board, and for discussion, but I know I have no experience as a HC or OC, so I leave those type decisions to them. Where I eat on game day and what shade of "cardinal" I wear, I handle.

[PorkRinds]

Most of the things this staff has done make absolutely zero sense.

Go look at my post history.  I've, for the most part, been a homer.  But I'm quickly losing faith.

wait. Most of the things they have done make zero sense? The opposite is true. Most of the things make perfect sense. Have there been head scratchers? Sure. But to say most of the things they do make no sense is just off base.

[Wildhog]

I realize this is a message board, and for discussion, but I know I have no experience as a HC or OC, so I leave those type decisions to them. Where I eat on game day and what shade of "cardinal" I wear, I handle.

You have almost as much experience coaching QB's as Chaney.

[Chief Mac]

*sigh*

No.  He needs a ballcap and a clipboard.  We're wasting time with Austin and Rafe.

so you know the exact reps each is getting?   

[ricepig]

You have almost as much experience coaching QB's as Chaney.

Still doesn't mean you know more than he does.

[Wildhog]

Why do you people do this to yourselves?  You KNOW he shouldn't be getting any reps. 

[Wildhog]

Jesus, can we not all just be honest? 

[pigture perfect]

Wait.....you've got buddies?

he didn't say they were football knowledgable type buddies.

Does he need to be the starter? No. If the younger guys can't beat him out, they aren't ready for the SEC. Simple as that.

[bennyl08]

A lot of faith in this one.

I'm really surprised this hasn't been posted yet: I find your lack of faith disturbing.

Carry on.

[Wildhog]

I'm really surprised this hasn't been posted yet: I find your lack of faith disturbing.

Carry on.

Thank you

[PharmacistHog]

Jesus, can we not all just be honest? 

Man, you're such a hater. 

[Sir Oinksalot]

He's a walk-on senior.  There's absolutely no reason for him to be taking second team reps away from Austin Allen.  Rafe could be getting more reps, as well. 

Ready for this staff to start doing things that make some sense.

G R E A T , OP  Wh...

Not sure why this is in vents but I didn't read past the OP..........was listening to Drive-Time the other day and Mr. Trey Biddy was on and he made
these observations from Spring practice so far...

AJ Darby is the most improved player on the team...

The Offense couldn't run on the defense and

The Defense had 11 sacks in the scrimmage we just had...

So, I feel it's my duty to vent a lil...

You mean the worst defense in the Country had 11 sacks??
You mean the worst defense in the Country shut our run game down??
You mean the worse QB. in the history of college football is looking good right now??

I got news for you Mr. Trey Biddy, these are not positives...

[Arky]

No shat.

Rafe enrolled early to get a head start. Reports are he ain't getting it.
I saw all I needed to at Rutgers.

[PorkRinds]

I'm going to lmao if for some horrible reason BA gets injured again and Derby comes in and lights the world on fire.  It would be great to watch.

[Carl Lazlo]

G R E A T , OP  Wh...

Not sure why this is in vents but I didn't read past the OP..........was listening to Drive-Time the other day and Mr. Trey Biddy was on and he made
these observations from Spring practice so far...

AJ Darby is the most improved player on the team...

The Offense couldn't run on the defense and

The Defense had 11 sacks in the scrimmage we just had...

So, I feel it's my duty to vent a lil...

You mean the worst defense in the Country had 11 sacks??
You mean the worst defense in the Country shut our run game down??
You mean the worse QB. in the history of college football is looking good right now??

I got news for you Mr. Trey Biddy, these are not positives...

I agree with you completely! It's backwards and terrible when one ponders it,

[Carl Lazlo]

I'm going to lmao if for some horrible reason BA gets injured again and Derby comes in and lights the world on fire.  It would be great to watch.

I can almost guarantee BA will go down.  The latter, no chance.

[Carl Lazlo]

No shat.

Rafe enrolled early to get a head start. Reports are he ain't getting it.
I saw all I needed to at Rutgers.

Don't forget about the series he had against ole miss

[hoggusamoungus]

He's a walk-on senior.  There's absolutely no reason for him to be taking second team reps away from Austin Allen.  Rafe could be getting more reps, as well. 

Ready for this staff to start doing things that make some sense.

Maybe this from Wholehogsports will make you feel better.



QB derby
It appeared redshirt freshman quarterback Austin Allen is making strides to tighten the gap between he and second-teamer AJ Derby.
"I think that Austin is making progress with every practice," Coach Bret Bielema said. "He's a kid that flourishes in a game-like situation. He's got a nice arm.

[Wildhog]

Well, it appears ol' AJ has been moved to TE.  Apparently Bielema does have half a brain.  Must have read my posts.

[Arky]

cool.