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Mehringer: Laviano is improving. Do we want him to be better? Absolutely. He is the best we have. On why CL's completion percentage was higher last year--he did not have an answer. Admitted maybe is something he is doing. Refreshing answer. All of the QBs need to improve. CL is not to the standard they expect, but getting better.





 
Watching the full press conference portion w/Mehringer and I have to say that if I were one of his players, I'd run through a brick wall for him. As a parent, I'd want my kid playing for him.

He's very young and not at all polished in front of the mic. But he's very smart, very perceptive, clearly cares about his players and he's very honest. He's actually maybe a little too honest for his own good. But experience will teach him to be a bit more circumspect in what he says in press conferences.
 
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mildone said:
Watching the full press conference portion w/Mehringer and I have to say that if I were one of his players, I'd run through a brick wall for him. As a parent, I'd want my kid playing for him.

He's very young and not at all polished in front of the mic. But he's very smart, very perceptive, clearly cares about his players and he's very honest. He's actually maybe a little too honest for his own good. But experience will teach him to be a bit more circumspect in what he says in press conferences.
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Well said.

Completely agree.
 
But did he wear his black hoodie..?
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mildone said:
Watching the full press conference portion w/Mehringer and I have to say that if I were one of his players, I'd run through a brick wall for him. As a parent, I'd want my kid playing for him.

He's very young and not at all polished in front of the mic. But he's very smart, very perceptive, clearly cares about his players and he's very honest. He's actually maybe a little too honest for his own good. But experience will teach him to be a bit more circumspect in what he says in press conferences.
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He was really thinking out loud on the question about why Laviano's completion percentage went down, and he seemed oblivious to the fact that it was much higher last year and completely unaware of the types of passes thrown in last year's offense. Yes, CL missed a long throw against Iowa, but he seems to do a better job throwing beyond 5-10 yards. As noted above, Mehringer even admitted that maybe they (the coaches) might be doing something wrong.
 
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The truth is in the tapes.

Just watch on how many throws Laviano attempts where he doesn't square his body, where he doesn't step into throws, where he's falling backwards.

That's on coaching.

If I'm Ash or Drew I'm taking the green jersey off Chris. He needs to learn how to step up, take a hit, and deliver a well timed and placed ball.
 
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Scarlet_Monster said:
The truth is in the tapes.

Just watch on how many throws Laviano attempts where he doesn't square his body, where he doesn't step into throws, where he's falling backwards.

That's on coaching.

If I'm Ash or Drew I'm taking the green jersey off Chris. He needs to learn how to step up, take a hit, and deliver a well timed and placed ball.
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What you are proposing goes against all the rules of the coaching bible ..... but I like it and I think it makes sense here. It makes sense to help him develop his throwing mechanics under duress. It also makes sense to help him develop his insticts in the read option (which are maybe worse than his throwing mechanics smh).
 
Scarlet_Monster said:
The truth is in the tapes.

Just watch on how many throws Laviano attempts where he doesn't square his body, where he doesn't step into throws, where he's falling backwards.

That's on coaching.

If I'm Ash or Drew I'm taking the green jersey off Chris. He needs to learn how to step up, take a hit, and deliver a well timed and placed ball.
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Watch CL warm up. Either prior to the game or coming out of half time. His mechanics are not good and the ball does not arrive in time. This weekend Rettig, Allen and Laviano were all warming up out of half together. Allen and Rettig were hitting their target without making them move on throws of 20-25 yards. Hitting them square in the chest. The receiver that was catching Laviano had to jump move their feet, bend down. This was warming up, something that any qb has done a thousand times and he can't make the throws.
 
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Also what is really damning is the fact if Laviano is the best we have. It pretty much means between Gio, Oden, Rettig, and Allen couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. What's really sad considering Laviano maybe hits his target in stride maybe once every 10-12 attempts.
 
BigGreenWood said:
Translation: "You've seen how awful this kid is, but he's the best we've got at the moment and I'm not a miracle worker."
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Another possible aspect to the translation is this: "he is tough, and he is better at taking a (mental and physical) beating there and still performing than anyone else we have."
 
Scarlet_Monster said:
Also what is really damning is the fact if Laviano is the best we have. It pretty much means between Gio, Oden, Rettig, and Allen couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. What's really sad considering Laviano maybe hits his target in stride maybe once every 10-12 attempts.
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That would be incorrect. Would result in an 8-10% completion percentage, which is not the case. Besides, the problem is when receivers are out for short passes or on bubble screens. He is actually better at hitting receivers in stride. But go on with the uninformed hatefest.
 
Knight Shift said:
That would be incorrect. Would result in an 8-10% completion percentage, which is not the case. Besides, the problem is when receivers are out for short passes or on bubble screens. He is actually better at hitting receivers in stride. But go on with the uninformed hatefest.
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Since when does in stride = only completion.

There were many times our players had to cut off routes and go back to the ball.

If he hit Harris in stride against Iowa that's most likely 2 TDs right there.

If Laviano cannot complete passes that only go for 1-3 yards from the LOS he shouldn't be running this offense.
 
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Scarlet_Monster said:
Since when does in stride = only completion.

There were many times our players had to cut off routes and go back to the ball.

If he hit Harris in stride against Iowa that's most likely 2 TDs right there.

If Laviano cannot complete passes that only go for 1-3 yards from the LOS he shouldn't be running this offense.
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Yawn. Why don't you tweet at Mehringer and he will reconsider his position. LOL.
 
Ataylor1989x said:
Another possible aspect to the translation is this: "he is tough, and he is better at taking a (mental and physical) beating there and still performing than anyone else we have."
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Lol he's 120th in the FBS in quarterback rating. If aything this interpretation would speak volumes of how god awful our backups are. But hey, whatever helps you sleep better.
 
I dont think its this. The other three QBs can hit receivers and seem to have better mechanics. CL might be the one who can read defenses best for the offense and is perceived as the least turnover risk. But he is not the most accurate passer of the bunch there is no way.

Scarlet_Monster said:
Also what is really damning is the fact if Laviano is the best we have. It pretty much means between Gio, Oden, Rettig, and Allen couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. What's really sad considering Laviano maybe hits his target in stride maybe once every 10-12 attempts.
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ScarletKnightRider said:
Lol he's 120th in the FBS in quarterback rating. If aything this interpretation would speak volumes of how god awful our backups are. But hey, whatever helps you sleep better.
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Read between the lines: my interpretation is about him willing to be sacrificed...more than his performance level.
 
I sit upstairs which allows you to really see the plays develop. On one play Tsimis is wide open on an out pattern CL lets it go and it seemed to take an eternity to get there almost allowing the defender to get back in the play. The determination that he is the best we have most go well beyond mechanics and arm strength.
 
rufeelinit said:
I sit upstairs which allows you to really see the plays develop. On one play Tsimis is wide open on an out pattern CL lets it go and it seemed to take an eternity to get there almost allowing the defender to get back in the play. The determination that he is the best we have most go well beyond mechanics and arm strength.
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I sit downstairs but I thought the same thing on that pass to Tsimis. In real time, it just seemed to take forever for the ball to get there and Tsimis was just sitting there waiting for it. Didn't watch the gam back so my only impression was from the live game action (so I could be wrong).
 
Scarlet_Scourge said:
But why? He has nothing to prove with us.

Michigan... that will be the statement game for him.
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Has nothing to do with us and everything to do with him.

Obviously I can't read his mind, but I just have to think that this game isn't just another on the schedule.
 
What's called for here is innovative coaching. You don't want him to go full contact in practice because there's a genuine chance he could get hurt.

Simple solution - beanbag gun. Every time he doesn't square to deliver the ball, every time he throws off his back foot, he gets one in the chest.

#FeetSquareDontShoot
 
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Scarlet_Monster said:
Also what is really damning is the fact if Laviano is the best we have. It pretty much means between Gio, Oden, Rettig, and Allen couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. What's really sad considering Laviano maybe hits his target in stride maybe once every 10-12 attempts.
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A true freshman might not have the offense mastered. I'd say the only player it's damning towards is Rettig
 
Square peg/ round hole.

Laviano has been a pocket passer his entire life, he is incapable of rolling and throwing accurately, and quickly recognizing the correct option whether to pass, run, or pitch.

They better get Oden ready ASAP.
 
I'm gonna say it one more time:

Ash and Merhinger's comments lead me to one and one and only conclusion: Laviano is a fantastic practice QB and does everything he needs to do on top of that, during the week, to continue earning starts.

Now...when Ash/Merhinger decide to take a shot with someone else as starter...we'll see...but I hope sooner rather than later a change is made.

That being said if anyone here really thinks that our HC and OC don't know what Laviano's completion % was last year, or anything else about his past throwing history, I've got a bridge to sell you. I don't care what Drew says in the presser. Com'on guys lol!
 
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Scarlet_Monster said:
Just watch on how many throws Laviano attempts where he doesn't square his body, where he doesn't step into throws, where he's falling backwards.

That's on coaching.
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He was doing the same stuff last year!!!! If we see it and the announcers see it, do you think the coaches don't???
Everyone keeps talking about how much "better" he is in practice. It has to be that he isn't worried about getting hit in practice and he uses the time he has to do things better. Or, our defensive players are not as good as our opponents.
Sometimes you hear the term "game player" to describe a player who is not all that impressive at practice but lights it up on game day. We seem to have the opposite.
 
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