Missouri Vs. Tn

[Wayne SW/MO]

I think I would take exception to that. He had Mizzou ahead until Shaw came in and matched Shaw in the overtime. Can't really blame him for the defense not protecting a lead, or a kicker who could miss the stadium if he wasn't in it.

[Feathers and Fins]

If you're going to quote me quote the entire point.

but that is a top notch team and Conner makes the team so much different when he is in.

[ozark trout fisher]

OTF, Why are you so high on Franklin?

Mauk is playing very good and winning, he lost to SC sure but that is a top notch team and Conner makes the team so much different when he is in. Just because Franklin is a senior should not mean he plays. I would stick to the guy that is winning games and is playing. I hate it when coaches put back in a person off injury just because he is a senior or their starter and then loose and go ( What happened )? What happened ding dong is you pulled the hot QB and put in a rusty knife.

Right now I would love to kick Bret in the Balls and Jeff Long. They let Derby in because of who his daddy is and no other reason and he SUCKS. Arkansas has another QB and all indication is he is better than Brandon and Derby. But we have the dam redshirt I say NCAA Burn that dam rule let them play 5 years if they can.

It's not because he's a senior. It's because he was quite possibly the best non-Manziel QB in the SEC and has monstrous numbers. He has a similar game to Mauk, only he is more experienced, and when healthy, at least, is infinitely more efficient. Simply put, right now he is the better QB by quite a bit and gives us a better chance to win likely shootouts against Ole Miss and A&M. In a year that might be different, but for now Mauk has more holes in his game than Franklin. As good as I think he'll be, there is no way Franklin regularly completes less than half his passes and that is what we are looking at right at the moment. It's just those freshman moments, and lack thereof for Franklin that seperates the two. The only way you keep a healthy Franklin on the bench is if he is less effective than earlier or if the staff just plain forgot about the first half of the season and how much better we were. We are very, very good with Mauk, elite with Franklin.

It's a moot point anyway as the staff is pretty adamant that they'll put Franklin back in when ready. I would guess that it comes this Saturday at UK, but it would be shocking if he isn't in for Ole Miss unless he aggravates the injury between now and then. Upon checking, he apparently was available to play in a relief role this weekend. That likely points to him being right on the cusp of starting.

[Wayne SW/MO]

If you're going to quote me quote the entire point.

Didn't need all of it, my exception was to "Mauk lost to SC". I think given the fact he spotted the defense 17 points and then kept Mizzou in the game even against Shaw, then a kicker misses a high percentage kick, it's unfair to say Mauk didn't hold up his end.

Here's an interesting set of stats. Disclaimer: I'm not saying one way or another if I agree with it.

http://www.sports-ratings.com/college_football/power-rating-all-divisions.html

[ozark trout fisher]

Didn't need all of it, my exception was to "Mauk lost to SC". I think given the fact he spotted the defense 17 points and then kept Mizzou in the game even against Shaw, then a kicker misses a high percentage kick, it's unfair to say Mauk didn't hold up his end.

Here's an interesting set of stats. Disclaimer: I'm not saying one way or another if I agree with it.

http://www.sports-ratings.com/college_football/power-rating-all-divisions.html

I think Mauk could have played better against SC. I'm not criticizing him, but he was pretty uneven and made some mistakes that played a role in the loss. It wasn't all on him by any stretch, but like most of the rest of the team he had a subpar performance.

He pretty clearly learned from the miscues though and applied that to a really solid performance against UT. That's all you can ask of a freshman, without a doubt. Mistakes are expected and not near as frustrating as if it's an upperclassmen running the show. The only question is whether the guy can bring good things to the table to offset them and he has. Could Mauk get us to 10-2? Maybe. I think he is good enough to probably beat Kentucky and scare Ole Miss, but A&M has an improving defense at this point-and I don't know if he can out-Manziel that team. That would be very good and enough to pretty much make Mauk a bit of a legend given the circumstance- but to hit 11-1 and make it the to the SECCG with hopes of a title, we probably need Franklin.

[Feathers and Fins]

TAM is truly getting better and that is scary, typically I would say a NFL next season bound QB like JF would play just enough to beat a team but JF is not like that. Last year maybe but after watching him last night he has taken on a leadership role and that is scary for anyone facing him. His skill are unquestionably great ( I have joked with some friends he need to wear #99 ) I was fortunate enough to watch Wayne play in person and before he went pro and JF reminds me a lot of him. His Leadership and decision making this year are impressive. TAM will when against Mizz so long as JF is QB and I think it might be his ( make a statement and point ) game.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I think Mauk could have played better against SC.

I think he is good enough to probably beat Kentucky and scare Ole Miss, but A&M has an improving defense at this point-and I don't know if he can out-Manziel that team. That would be very good and enough to pretty much make Mauk a bit of a legend given the circumstance- but to hit 11-1 and make it the to the SECCG with hopes of a title, we probably need Franklin.

It's hard to find a QB that can't play better. I'm not saying Mauk is an answer, but you have to give him credit given the circumstances. Remembering he's a freshman and playing a team with a great record, putting his team ahead and then staying with a solid experienced QB, well can't ask for much more. I would question if he could carry Mizzou past MS or TA&M. On the other hand there's no reason to push Franklin with a soft team being the next opponent when they desperately need him to be 100% against the last two teams.

[Jerry Rapp]

wow, Missouri has a QB controversy in November with a possible national title opportunity in the mix. I would pick Franklin as the obvious choice. He was having a near Heismann type year before being hurt. MM has gained some valuable experience. He will learn a lot by watching Franklin some more. Especially now that he has been there, done that.

[ozark trout fisher]

Not sure it's a real controversy. Staff seems to have never really wavered from Franklin.

[stlfisher]

Mauk has done fine and I am excited about him next year, but Franklin is the better QB now...no real question in my mind. I have no problems if they give franklin a series or two against Kentucky to get ready for old miss, but no reason to push him either. Printz is a darn good QB...so it is not gauranteed it is Mauk's job next year. MU Is in good shape QB wise the next several years.