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and Doug Brumfield is still listed as QB1.
I agree that that can quickly change. Just think of it from Maiava's standpoint. He came in and balled out and the team rallied around him. Now he has to practice all week pretending like everything is okay when he knows he performed much better than Doug.He might be QB1 to start the game but, we all know how quickly that can change. I expect Maiava to see some playing time in this game especially if Doug takes a vicious hit or struggles at all.
I'm sure Ricky White is bummed.I agree that that can quickly change. Just think of it from Maiava's standpoint. He came in and balled out and the team rallied around him. Now he has to practice all week pretending like everything is okay when he knows he performed much better than Doug.
BO said that Doug was a limited participant today, so JM should be getting a ton of reps this week.Disappointed if that’s the case but I’ll put my trust in the coaches. Sure hope JM is getting some reps with the first team in practice given DB’s injury likelihood.
Presser: Odom says Brumfield is the starter if he is healthy.
Qualifies it by saying that includes being medically cleared, physically feeling good, and getting enough reps in practice.
That last bit is definitely interesting to me. There may have been a 4th thing, but I have since forgotten....
Worse is it was clear he needed the practice time with the 1s to get on the same page. His hot reads were spot on but the WRs were unprepared for them. That changes with more practice time and understanding. If he has to be back with the 2s, that gets messed up again.I agree that that can quickly change. Just think of it from Maiava's standpoint. He came in and balled out and the team rallied around him. Now he has to practice all week pretending like everything is okay when he knows he performed much better than Doug.
I don't know but he took a hell of a hit to the mid-section. Maybe a bruise if they think it's questionable for him to come back. Nothing too serious I would think.What was Brum's injury anyways?
I missed the game this weekend, and haven't re-watched it yet. Did they never specify the type of injury that he had? Usually they'll come back and say it was a knee, or an ankle, or concussion test, or something. Did they not do anything like that?I don't know but he took a hell of a hit to the mid-section. Maybe a bruise if they think it's questionable for him to come back. Nothing too serious I would think.
It sounded like on the broadcast to me a casual non-doctor fan that he had concussion symptoms but he still got put back out there to get hit again. He was seen throwing up in a trash can on the sidelines prior to second series per their sideline reporter. That being said, they said its a rib/hip/abdomen injury, so it could just been a huge blow to the side that knocks the wind out of you and makes you chuck up your lunch...I missed the game this weekend, and haven't re-watched it yet. Did they never specify the type of injury that he had? Usually they'll come back and say it was a knee, or an ankle, or concussion test, or something. Did they not do anything like that?
I never heard anything specific. I thought he might have gotten concussed the way he was puking . But, he wouldn't still be a game time decision if that were the case.I missed the game this weekend, and haven't re-watched it yet. Did they never specify the type of injury that he had? Usually they'll come back and say it was a knee, or an ankle, or concussion test, or something. Did they not do anything like that?
To answer your question. No. But I've stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.Any professionals here?
Anyone with an advanced degree, and or have several years of experience in a particular field. One where you could be an considered an expert?
Have you ever been challenged by someone who spent 5 minutes googling a topic in your field.
That's us. BTW.
Sure we have been snake bit by the wrong QB getting the start before. It happens. But again, we don't have all the information. Plus I trust this staff more than our previous ones when it comes to this type of stuff.
I also will agree that this could be all a set up to throw off UTEP. They could easily play up the injury card and switch the depth chart on Friday or Saturday.
But I also believe they may think Doug gives us the best chance to win.
Odom is handling this the right way. Doug is one of the best dudes on the planet. Has given his body for the scarlet and gray. It hasn’t worked out how he wanted. He’s fully aware of that. Brum is a little more immunized from the public “losing his job” to a freshman, and the narrative is that he can’t play because he’s injured…which he is
When coaches make serial blunders, it’s easy to constantly criticize (see Menzies).Athletes aren't loyal these days!
Athlete stays.
Promptly gets crapped on by same fan bases that demand loyalty.
Odom is in a similiar boat as Sanchez was with Armani.
If it had ever clicked with Armani Sanchez might still be here.
The upside was there. Same with Doug. If (I know huge if) he ever gets just a bit better in the passing game he has massive upside. His legs impact so many aspects of the game.
Odom will be the one that decides if 'if' has taken to long and a change needs to be made.
I think he knows what's best for his team on and off the field.
Personally if healthy I think Doug gets about a half vs Utep. If offense stagnates Odom goes to Maiava.
Man, dont talk about a Rebel that way dude. Only I can do that. LOLIt’s in Barry Odom’s best interest to keep UTEP guessing….UTEP spends all week studying Brum and they we hit them with Maiava
Or
He’s an idiot
It’s kinda binary at this point…..
but we know Brumfield will sneeze incorrectly and break a fingernail and have to come out anyway
The concussion was against Michigan. I saw the head snapped back against the ground and Brum grab his head right away. He have some nerves damage for sure. Just rest the kid. He got a long life to live...focus on school and have fun until fully healed.He was throwing up in a garbage can. Could be concussion, probably ribs. At first glance I thought he separated his shoulder the way he landed
When coaches make serial blunders, it’s easy to constantly criticize (see Menzies).
Odom has a ton of experience at different levels and positions. We are paying him for that. Until he consistently shows he doesn’t know what he’s doing (see Menzies), you have to go with what they think, they know more than we do.
From what I see with my eyes, it’s not really close, I prefer Maiava. But there has to be more to it and the staff and team would know what that is, not me.
Odom is here to win games, he will put out the guys he feels give us the best shot. If that’s Doug, so be it.
Chit, it is nice to have you around Bull. You know your chit. Eduma-cate if I get it wrong, Bull.It's a
WHAT IF vs WHAT IS Scenario..
If it ever clicks for Doug he's a top QB in the conference when you factor in what he can do with his legs.
Maiava is a more polished passer at this point to my eyes but doesn't quite have Doug's athleticism. (He's not a statue obviously based on his TD run)..
Question is how long do you wait for 'if' to click before deciding its time to go with what is...
When coaches make serial blunders, it’s easy to constantly criticize (see Menzies).
Odom has a ton of experience at different levels and positions. We are paying him for that. Until he consistently shows he doesn’t know what he’s doing (see Menzies), you have to go with what they think, they know more than we do.
From what I see with my eyes, it’s not really close, I prefer Maiava. But there has to be more to it and the staff and team would know what that is, not me.
Odom is here to win games, he will put out the guys he feels give us the best shot. If that’s Doug, so be it.
It’s a good question. And that’s why you have to yield to the coaches. They have to balance individual psyches along with team psyche. And that, I think, can be difficult at times. You have to sometimes worry about collateral impacts.One question is what if Maiava struggles? Then what? Do you ride it out? Go back to Doug?