If Doty is cleared, and probably will be, to go for ECU who starts? Noland had 4 tds in the 1st half against E Illinois. Looked composed. Is Doty the equivalent in passing....does his run ability give him the advantage? Just want to see the guy that gives us the best opportunity to win.
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Doty or Noland, Noland or Doty
- Thread starter CockyinVa
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Easy here, Doty. Go with the more talented QB and Doty has been their. Not his first start.
FurmanCock
Grand Poohbah
My guess is they will go with whomever has the better week in practice. Doty is going to need some time to knock the rust off.
Noland deserves to start based on yesterday's performance. But I expect Doty to get significant playing time. Maybe play each a half?
Denny Crane
Member
I look to hear leadership from the HBC, tell us why HE thinks who should start. We will need discipline going forward, which comes from coaching. I support his decision, he’s the man sitting on the throne, lead us with confidence.
I don't think that's really Satterfield's style. He's mentioned a few times that he much prefers giving the keys to one guy in a game rather than go QB by committee. I think there will be a clear starter named on Saturday.
I don't think Shane's going to give you much in the way of that. He's going to try to be as objective as possible this week in practice when evaluating who's better and not give anyone a particularly detailed answer before gametime. After the game, I think the tape will speak well enough for itself.
We will see come game time, but I like that every position is up fro grabs, and you have to compete.
CocksRGood
GCF VIP Member
I like the fact that Coach Beamer isn't going to anounce until game time. Keep the opposition guessing and preparing for two different QBs....its all part of the game....Love it !
I don't know which way coaches are leaning but I want us to saddle up Doty and ride him. Give him valuable game experience and let him reach his potential so he can lead us against our toughest opponents. Noland seems like a solid backup, which is essential, but he doesn't have Doty's wheels. Look no further than the balding assistant coach on our sidelines, a fellow named Shaw, to be reminded of the value of an elusive running qb.
Homebrewcock
GCF Top Poster
I would think Doty since he was named the starter and was out with injury. I am curious to see how he throws the ball compared to last year. From what I saw of Doty last year and Noland on Saturday, I would say Noland has the better arm. Doty earned the starting position so if healthy, he should get the nod.
Denny Crane
Member
Fair enough and sound approach; moreover, he should put his stamp on “his” team as the leader. Discipline and control is imperative with this young team without a personality.
Right.
I like QBs who win and so does Shane.
https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/roster/zeb-noland/8222
Last year's team was awful across the board, but still Doty was 0-3 as a starter.
Let Zeb build a lead then put Doty in instead of Brown, then bring Brown in after Doty protects and/or builds the lead to build depth in the QB room.
Stay with that plan until Zeb hits the wall, if he does.
Nobody, even the coaches and players themselves, really knew how they were going to play until they were in a real game.
Take the time to build some consistency and depth.
Zeb has given up the luxury of being a GA to risk injury as a player. The starting job is his to lose.
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I think we can expect The State to put their paywall back up on all football-related articles after we beat ECU and leave it up the rest of the season, because that's what they do.
Thankfully we will have GCF around when that happens.