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^- THIS. Also shows his professionalism in not talking badly about his current employer knowing that his contract will not be picked up next season. Also smart on his end in that kind of temperament plays well with future employers.
This never seemed that complicated. Lawson is talented and was told he would play if he came here. We played him, our starter got hurt, it was clear that Lawson wasn't even getting the simple stuff. He couldn't snap the ball at the right time for the WR end-around fake on the veer!!!! Motley was actually pretty good, which likely surprised everyone. Remember in the Purdue and Miami games, Motley looked better than Brewer looked all year.
Lawson's got all the skills in the world, but he hasn't shown he can do any of the other stuff yet. Standing apart from your team the entire second half of the season is a terrible sign. That's very poor leadership. Maybe Fuente will be able to reach him, but there is a very real possibility that Dwayne Lawson will never start a game for Virginia Tech.
I was going to post nearly the same thing. Comparing a true freshman QB to guys who are NFL quarterbacks is not an apples-to-apples comparison.
And he did that for Motley, pretty successfully I might add.
It was just an example of adaptability.
Perhaps I should have used Baylor losing Seth Russell and going to true freshman Jarrett Stidham?
Or when OU's Baker Mayfield left the game after a shot to the head?
Or when ND's Malik Zaire went down for the season in the first game and Kizer stepped in?
The point is, OC's adapt the packages to who is on the field when injuries occur; not adapting who is on the field to the packages.
damn it man, I haven't had time to sit down and listen to the album yet. My brother was pushing for me to give it a listen about 3 weeks ago... I guess I should've taken advantage while driving to Seattle.
I don't care who you are, that had to hurt.
I highly doubt it. To me it seems more like he really cares about the kids in the program and wants them to be successful even after he leaves.
This. I think Lefty knows he has to find new employment. He has been around this business a while and understands what he is subject to. He isn't technically being fired, his contract is running out and he won't get a new one here at VT.
OK, he's accepted that and he's focused on the bowl game, enjoys coaching these kids he's been around for three years, and so he provides some answers, is straight forward with Hokie Nation, and wishes these kids well in these exciting times for our team. I think he certainly understands that his role with them is limited and coming to an end soon. If he spends that time helping the team win the upcoming game and teaching these kids more, I am appreciative of that.
I understand many of our frustrations with him, but none of us are perfect either. I prefer to take the high road here and give the man a break.
History will show that Scott Loeffler was a transitional OC for VT through the time period where Coach Beamer's time ended and a new brand of VT football is starting. I bet that future analysis of this time period will show that he helped us more than he hurt us through this 3 year transition period.
Well, we don't have a QB coach on the 2016 staff yet. Gentlemen, have your pitchforks at the ready, just in case:
Lefty claims that he didn't quite have the mental aspects. Could it be because the offensive scheme was too complicated?
Yes, I think this was exactly the issue. I doubt Lawson picked up the offense quickly, if at all.
Brewer going down should have given a perfect signal to cue Lawson into the games
Why didn't Lefty adjust the package and amend it to Lawson?
I think Motley was the better option given his understanding of the offense.
I read this as, I am on my way out and tired of the question so here's my answer...
Problem is who's fault is all this, just coming off looking bad yet again...
Ever think that maybe the back ups just aren't that good?
Comparing package changes for NFL teams based on their QB to college isn't a good fit. There are so many more limitations in the college game that make it that much hard to do that effectively.
He's learn, after spending 3 years with Frank, how to coach speak.
three things:
1) Lawson was promised that he wouldn't be redshirted
2) Expectations for a freshman QB in September are different from expectations in October and November.
3) We were playing a lot of close games that didn't leave very many garbage time snaps for backup players.
it sucks we burnt the redshirt but I feel both:
a) him playing immediately was "agreed" upon, and
b) absolutely zero reason to look for ways to get upset with Lefty now. He gone. Let the man leave.
Is Brewer going to be Scot Loeffler's future GA? "I'm trying," Loeffler said. Said he'd be a "great one" if that's what he decides to do.— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) December 10, 2015
I think it just means that Brewer is a graduating r-Senior, already has an excellent grasp of the offense and so there is some flexibility in the practice schedule to allow the younger QBs to get more reps. That sets our team up better for the spring and for next season.
Also with the Tulsa game potentially a blow-out win there will be opportunities for playing time during the game for Motley and/or Lawson, and for them to make the most of those snaps they need reps in practice.
That's how I took it as well, sounding like he's excited for VT and for the players' futures
This slipped by me initially. However, it could just be Loeffler speaking cordially in the "whats best for VT" line of speaking.
To me, the most telling thing about that quote is that it doesn't sound like it's coming from a guy getting the boot. With an OC in place, will we see another Co-OC deal like Fuente did at Memphis?
Loeffler's excited about the new coaching staff? So either he's staying on to coach in some capacity (QB coach) or its very strange that he's excited about being fired and replaced.
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