11 wins with qbs that are probably in bottom 25% as far as throwing

[Boston Rebel 2]

For the biggest game of the season, that single play completely flipped the momentum.

I can’t recall how much time was left on the clock when we got the ball, or exactly where we started on the field … but I do remember thinking at that moment in time that UNLV should just run out the clock instead of pressing it. For us to get the yards we needed in the time that was left on the clock, it was going to rely on using the air on successive plays. And that was a weak spot for us, especially when the defense no longer has to guess run and the whole quirky formation thing is nullified.

The best and safest way to get chunks we needed would have been Hajj scrambles or even designed runs.

But it’s super easy to Monday morning quarterback.

I am pretty sure we were in FG position because I remember saying take no chances and just get in better position.

 

[Boston Rebel 2]

We all do it, we tend to remember gaffes more. But it's not like Maiava didn't throw some that cost Rebs against Kansas in the bowl game.

I'm not suggesting Hajj is a better passer than Maiava, he's not.

But I don't want to read about Hajj's completion percentage and people not realize it's about the same as Maiava's.

Numbers don't tell the whole story but can't ignore them completely. Maiava turns the ball over at a pretty high clip. I think that over the course of the season it's bound to cost you a game. Flip side his arm likely wins us one. So ultimately a wash.

The one difference is I would bet anything we score more than 7 points in the title game with Maiava as QB.

 

[Rebel1986]

The one difference is I would bet anything we score more than 7 points in the title game with Maiava as QB.

Most likely true, but I think we also had an issue with Odom already busy interviewing for other jobs instead of preparing the team to play, and an offensive coach who was also busy looking for another job, thus the offense was not prepared to play.

 

[unlove]

So knowing what we know about Maiava and about Colandrea, who would you rather I have under center if Maiava entered the portal and expressed interest in returning??

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

The one difference is I would bet anything we score more than 7 points in the title game with Maiava as QB.

Not saying we would or wouldn't...

I think Maiava could have pulled out a game like Syracuse. I also think he was as capable of imploding and we lose to somebody like KU..

With Mullen as HC I'd rather have Maiava than Hajj. I think Mullen could get the best out of him and correct some things.

 

[Boston Rebel 2]

Most likely true, but I think we also had an issue with Odom already busy interviewing for other jobs instead of preparing the team to play, and an offensive coach who was also busy looking for another job, thus the offense was not prepared to play.

I agree no doubt about that.

 

[dcut03]

Not saying we would or wouldn't...

I think Maiava could have pulled out a game like Syracuse. I also think he was as capable of imploding and we lose to somebody like KU..

With Mullen as HC I'd rather have Maiava than Hajj. I think Mullen could get the best out of him and correct some things.

Both Colandrea and Maiava are gunslingers and both are young. Both have some really good experience.

Maiava just made some terrible, terrible decisions and throws against A&M, he also dropped some absolute dimes. A quick release and really good overall arm talent. I agree he has to clean things up, and it is hard to say if he had improved with those things since last season given how USC's season went this year. Obviously, he needs work on ball security

I think Colandrea is a better fit with Mullen vs Jaden, not that this is even an option. But being a bit more mobile fits the spread option more, since the read option will still be a part of the offense. But unlike the Go go, we need guys that can extend plays with their legs for the pass first before a QB run.



Speaking of Colandrea, interesting that he did not make this list of the top 25 transfer QBs, but Sluka did. I think this was perhaps purely off of maybe Rival's rankings. Not sure.