Does Sheppard Get a Couple of Series in the Bowl Game?

[colbert17]

I don't remember from GS 1.0 if he did this in bowl games or not. Can't really count the Gator Bowl because of the circumstances. This would be something pre planned and not linked to GW's performance. I would hope that he does.
Any thoughts?

 

[RUTGERS95]

I wish but doubtful

 

[Extra Point]

I don't think so. The bowl is a reward for the guys that got us there, not for trying out players.

 

[Extra Point]

Plus Rutgers will be trying to win the game. Miami is a very tough opponent.

 

[Kbee3]

I don't remember from GS 1.0 if he did this in bowl games or not. Can't really count the Gator Bowl because of the circumstances. This would be something pre planned and not linked to GW's performance. I would hope that he does.
Any thoughts?

Maybe if we get a real big lead.

 

[ImBadRU]

A big lead...lol

 

[socaldave]

I don't think so. The bowl is a reward for the guys that got us there, not for trying out players.

Wimsatt had nothing to do with getting Rutgers there

 

[socaldave]

Plus Rutgers will be trying to win the game. Miami is a very tough opponent.

That’s exactly why Sheppard should play

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

Wimsatt had nothing to do with getting Rutgers there

I understand your point but in all fairness that run against Indy to get us #6 didn't hurt.

 

[gef21]

That’s exactly why Sheppard should play

Eye roll

 

[Roy_Faulker]

A big lead...lol

You must have missed the first half of the season.

 

[jtung230]

I’m going to the game. Think GS will give me a series? My frozen shoulder is now 85%. Back.

 

[RUtrumpet92]

I highly doubt we see Sheppard unless Wimsatt gets dinged, but I would like to see him get a series or two with a fully healthy Gavin watching and supporting him.

 

[RUTGERS95]

If we don't steamroll Miami, there is a problem. Miami is depleted for this game

 

[WhiteBus]

You must have missed the first half of the season.

We aren't playing Wagner in the Bronx!!

 

[NickRU714]

Doubtful.

Ideally Sheppard would have had no eligibility left for this game anyway.

 

[WhiteBus]

Sheppard should start!

 

[knightfan7]

Rutgers 6 losses came against teams that went a combined 57-15. The last 4 losses were to 38-10 teams.

Yeah, it was one players fault right?

 

[LotusAggressor]

Maybe if we get a real big lead.

Or if Miami does.

 

[RUich]

Wimsatt had nothing to do with getting Rutgers there

Way too harsh! Yes, he is not a passer, but he certainly did some things running that helped this team win some games.

 

[knight82]

GS doesnt want to lose to Mario. He has felt that Gavin gives us the best chance to win all year, so he is not going to put in a guy who hardly played

 

[flyer1986]

I agree give the kid 2 series with say 10 plays he owns and let’s see. I actually think this kid is a tank with a cannon. Give him a taste change of pace. May not have been ready earlier but with no Simon probably getting lots of reps.

 

[flyer1986]

Plus a nice story for NYC recruiting. Kid plays in the bronx

 

[LotusAggressor]

Plus a nice story for NYC recruiting. Kid plays in the bronx

I'd like fewer nice stories and more offense.

 

[newwavedave1]

Would like to see him see the field, but not because of Gavin injury or poor play.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Does Sheppard Get a Couple of Series in the Bowl Game?

That all depends upon how badly we're blowing out Miami in the late 3rd or 4th quarter.

 

[LotusAggressor]

Plus Rutgers will be trying to win the game. Miami is a very tough opponent.

Let's hope the offensive game plan reflects that mindset. It hasn't against opponents of this caliber this season.

 

[RUDiddy777]

No.

 

[LotusAggressor]

If we don't steamroll Miami, there is a problem. Miami is depleted for this game

I don't think that RU has reached the point in the program's development where we should be expecting them to steamroll a team of Miami's caliber, even if they are mediocre by their standards. It's great if it happens.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Way too harsh! Yes, he is not a passer, but he certainly did some things running that helped this team win some games.

Things a RB could do just as well if not better.

 

[KT8813]

Wimsatt had nothing to do with getting Rutgers there

There is a little more than 1/2 of Dec. left, so I feel pretty safe this could be the "Dumbest post of 2023"! We do have posters on here who could embarrass themselves more but this is pretty much a lock.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

I don't think that RU has reached the point in the program's development where we should be expecting them to steamroll a team of Miami's caliber, even if they are mediocre by their standards. It's great if it happens.

That’s just his excuse to bitch about Greg and Gavin even if we win without “blowing them away” which is an absolutely ridiculous comment even with the guys they do have sitting out.

 

[jtung230]

Things a RB could do just as well if not better.

How did our RBs do in our losses?

 

[mildone]

Things a RB could do just as well if not better.

This is not true at all. Even with his inconsistency, opposing teams had to at least consider GW might fake a handoff and throw, or handoff, or run. And when the QB runs, there's an extra blocker. Without the advantage of the potential to pass, or the extra blocker, the RB has a tougher job.

And we saw several times in games this season that when our running game was struggling, the team was still able to get a couple/few decent rushing plays in with GW carrying the ball.

 

[mildone]

Wimsatt had nothing to do with getting Rutgers there

You're confused. You had nothing to do with it. GW had lots to do with it. 😉

 

[Pils86]

Non Gavin qb's attempted 5 passes this year, 3 if which were due to injury. If we didn't try to develop backups when we had big leads I doubt we do it in a bowl. This is how to not develop a qb room.

 

[nutfromSEC117]

I think he gets a few plays. Schiano said one of the most important parts of getting to a bowl was the backups/young players only practices. Letting starters rest and recover until 2 weeks out from bowl game while he holds full practices with players exactly in Ajani’s position

 

[ashokan]

Many coaches don't like QB controversies and I think GS is one of them.
He's not one to switch QBs in and out.
We've seen guys throw 5 INTs and be ok.
If Gavin has a good game, and RU is winning with grease near the end, then Shep could get in game.
If Gavin does poorly I think GS avoids someone else and potentially looking good.
That would make for long off-season

 

[WoodySJ96]

We can only hope! RU has to get the on roster backup some reps.

 

[fg7321]

How did our RBs do in our losses?

KM ran for over 100 yards against UM