Did we lose our starting QB early in the game? I forget

[goldbybirth]

What happened to Sims? Was at the game and had no idea what happened.

He missed open receivers on three plays, fumbled and got hurt. That about sums it up. He was unprepared either physically, mentally or both.

 

[goldbybirth]

Hot take: I think Sims was hurt before kickoff.

Short armed a couple of open outs andbadly missed two open receives down field. If he was hurt show some balls and pull him or don't start him. I guess all the slick hype videos need to be backed up by some substance and accountability from all involved. 18 point favorites. Let that sink in.

 

[GTRules]

Sims had a rough night.

 

[originalwombat]

I got so tired of watching Gibbs run sideways so much. Apparently the coaches didn’t tell him the end zone was straight ahead.

Why do you think he ran sideways? Which way would you run if three guys were always there waiting on you?

 

[Chattanooga Jacket]

Why do you think he ran sideways? Which way would you run if three guys were always there waiting on you?

Mason ran upfield and he looked like an actual RB for doing so.

 

[zippyGT]

Hot take: I think Sims was hurt before kickoff.

I hope that’s true. The only thing worse than his aim was Collin’s decision making.

On another note, I’m pleasantly surprised StingTalk isn’t blaming the terrible call on the 2pt conversion that literally cost the game.

 

[originalwombat]

Mason ran upfield and he looked like an actual RB for doing so.

When Gibbs ran outside it was bc he had no choice. He had some really good runs right up the middle - when he had the blocking - just as Mason did.

 

[GTCrew4b]

Let’s just pretend that wasn’t important or anything

i think you forget how Sims was playing to that point.

 

[RoanokeJacket]

I think we found our starting QB early in the game

 

[bonham]

Sims played like balls but I think it’s too early to give up on him. If we want to win games, we need his talent. Let‘s see how he does against KS provided he can play.

 

[cincyjacket]

Gibbs has not lived up to the hype.. honestly Smith seems as good or better

Why did Smith only get 1 carry though? Dumbfounding, especially since that one carry was a 15 yard touchdown.

 

[gt2690b]

Sims played like balls but I think it’s too early to give up on him. If we want to win games, we need his talent. Let‘s see how he does against KS provided he can play.

Yeah I want him on the field regardless.. maybe he can switch to wr

 

[BioJacket06]

I hope that’s true. The only thing worse than his aim was Collin’s decision making.

On another note, I’m pleasantly surprised StingTalk isn’t blaming the terrible call on the 2pt conversion that literally cost the game.

At the very least he was hindered by our trash coaching staff.

 

[zippyGT]

At the very least he was hindered by our trash coaching staff.

Their plays resulted in wide open passes that Sims missed. He missed at least 4 TD passes to open receivers. Game could have been over in the first half.

 

[BioJacket06]

Their plays resulted in wide open passes that Sims missed. He missed at least 4 TD passes to open receivers. Game could have been over in the first half.

Who teaches throwing fundamentals again? Who decides the depth chart based on performance and put him over the guy that was actually throwing strikes? Were those guys open because of skilled play calling or because there is a massive talent disparity?

 

[ScionOfSouthland]

Their plays resulted in wide open passes that Sims missed. He missed at least 4 TD passes to open receivers. Game could have been over in the first half.

That doesn’t sound like a second year starting QB in a developmental program to me

 

[wesleyd21]

Sims stats in high school were pedestrian at best. Not sure why we think he’d be that much improved under this staff.

 

[ee8384]

Gibbs disappointment is dumb. Nothing disappointing about that man.

The nit I would pick on Gibbs is that he doesn't seem to realize he isn't competing against HS competition anymore. On Tech's next to last position on the last 3rd down he was motoring toward the edge and looked like if he kept going he would have made the drive-extending first down. But he stopped and tried to cut it upfield and got stopped a yard short. Then on the last drive instead of going out of bounds and saving clock, he spun and tried to break it for more yardage. I'm sure those two moves gained him a lot of extra yards in HS but they aren't going to work against D1 competition.

 

[KrazieJacket]

The nit I would pick on Gibbs is that he doesn't seem to realize he isn't competing against HS competition anymore. On Tech's next to last position on the last 3rd down he was motoring toward the edge and looked like if he kept going he would have made the drive-extending first down. But he stopped and tried to cut it upfield and got stopped a yard short. Then on the last drive instead of going out of bounds and saving clock, he spun and tried to break it for more yardage. I'm sure those two moves gained him a lot of extra yards in HS but they aren't going to work against D1 competition.

You are being very generous to Northern Illinois. They are in fact terrible and one of the worst teams in the country.

 

[ScionOfSouthland]

The nit I would pick on Gibbs is that he doesn't seem to realize he isn't competing against HS competition anymore. On Tech's next to last position on the last 3rd down he was motoring toward the edge and looked like if he kept going he would have made the drive-extending first down. But he stopped and tried to cut it upfield and got stopped a yard short. Then on the last drive instead of going out of bounds and saving clock, he spun and tried to break it for more yardage. I'm sure those two moves gained him a lot of extra yards in HS but they aren't going to work against D1 competition.

He does a lot of stutter step motions too instead of cutting upfield. I thought that looked like a new addition as I don’t recall it last year