tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post6442121799252906214..comments2023-11-03T05:07:59.070-05:00Comments on MORAL VICTORY!: So who else can play running back for Vanderbilt?DIMON KENDRICK-HOLMEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09810097539680781858noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-28521248124298791592010-08-16T16:17:22.098-05:002010-08-16T16:17:22.098-05:00Thanks, Goro Guy. I hope Charlie sticks around and...Thanks, Goro Guy. I hope Charlie sticks around and I hope he gets to play sometime. <br /><br />I too am tired of hearing that Funk is competing for the starting job.DIMON KENDRICK-HOLMEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810097539680781858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-87739200909563475652010-08-16T12:10:04.886-05:002010-08-16T12:10:04.886-05:00The Johnson scenario of Rodgers 3 to play 2 doesn&...The Johnson scenario of Rodgers 3 to play 2 doesn't work in Goro's favor, as it would run into Goro's designed time to be a starter. If their going to use Rodgers they should use him now and give Goro his chance when it was designed to be his time. <br /><br />My over achieving campaign to have Goro start over Smith was only wishful thinking. Smith will rightfully be our starter this year and back-up should be Goro or Rodgers. Funk should not be even discussed as an option - that would destruct the whole future of Vanderbilt football - and Caldwell's intentions should be for future. <br /><br />Goro made his decision to go to Vanderbilt with hopes he could play in a major program. He took his chances. He could have went to Central or Western Michigan or Northern Illinois and would've had a better shot at playing time. However, there's a reason Charlie chose Vanderbilt over those schools - education.......and I don't see Charlie leaving a premier educational university to give his sporting abilities another shot - he'll take the degree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-66437331557371291392010-08-16T11:23:17.223-05:002010-08-16T11:23:17.223-05:00Thanks, Goro Guy. We appreciate your enthusiasm. A...Thanks, Goro Guy. We appreciate your enthusiasm. And if the system lets you vote 15 times, then have at it. But I think many of us would like to see the kid excel.<br /><br />Some questions for you:<br /><br />I've said before that if coaches agree to redshirt Rodgers, then Goro will eventually supplant Funk as the backup and will play this year when Larry gets injured; do you see that as being a good possibility?<br /><br />Will Goro leave if he doesn't see playing time this year?<br /><br />Why should Goro start over Larry Smith?DIMON KENDRICK-HOLMEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810097539680781858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-30706898651910305772010-08-16T10:58:41.051-05:002010-08-16T10:58:41.051-05:00The Goro Guy will admit that he has voted a multip...The Goro Guy will admit that he has voted a multiple times of no MORE than maybe 15 votes. You'll need to forgive me, as I thought that to be normal (I'm from Chicago). That being said - take away my votes and you'll see that Goro is still regarded as a formidable candidateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-17223903023350863472010-08-15T13:02:32.241-05:002010-08-15T13:02:32.241-05:00Yes, ace. Just trying to keep it clean in the nam...Yes, ace. Just trying to keep it clean in the name of Bobby Johnson. <br /><br />It does sound like Goro is having some solid practices of late and I hope he continues to emerge because I think he's go the most moxy of the mix.<br /><br />Either way I think we need a mistake free, reliable, mobile guy behind center. Maybe Goro is that guy. I just hope there's a clear winner of the group. Our best bet is to win with continuity, defense, special teams, and a few bobbled punts that Richardson falls on in the end zone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-19308317326060582132010-08-15T12:44:56.215-05:002010-08-15T12:44:56.215-05:00Out of your ace?
Great comments, and yes, the Gor...Out of your ace?<br /><br />Great comments, and yes, the Goro guy has obviously been voting like crazy for... Goro. <br /><br />But the last couple of practices have been the best in Goro's career as a Commodore.Dimonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-59842710435973808562010-08-15T11:21:46.836-05:002010-08-15T11:21:46.836-05:00Pretty sure the go goro guy is responsible for 80%...Pretty sure the go goro guy is responsible for 80% of the goro poll votes. You can easily set your computer to re-vote on these polls. <br /><br />Also starting to think the go goro guy has brainwashed some people. Goro's a stud in all categories but arm strength. While that "sub par arm strength, throw to a spot and the receiver will meet the ball there" tactic worked for Danny Weurful and Spurrier's fun n gun, it doesn't really fit in with Vandy's quick strike spread. Sure, goro is good at eluding tacklers in the back field, but if you're gonna scramble in the SEC then you need a good arm to throw on the run. Goro's a sick athlete, a high school winner, and accurate and I still think he should get some meaningful reps to prove he can be #1 guy. But, my guess is he's not the best option on the field right now.<br /><br />In fact, to compare the quarterbacks on paper, I'd have to lean towards Rodgers. <br /><br />Smith:<br />Arm = good<br />Mobility = good<br />Leadership = good<br />accuracy = below average<br /><br />Goro:<br />Arm = below average<br />Mobility = good<br />Leadership = good<br />accuracy = good<br /><br />Rodgers:<br />Arm = good<br />Mobility = good<br />Leadership = good<br />accuracy = good<br /><br />I'm pulling these assessments out of my ace and really don't know much about Rodgers except for a few videos, but to me Rodgers seems the most solid across the board. Smith is good but inaccurate, Goro is good but has a weak arm. Rodgers (I hope) appears to be good in all categories.<br /><br />I say: <br />Redshirt Rodgers<br />Start Smith. If he has a good year, great. If not, let Goro/Funk compete for some time.<br />Next year, Rodgers knows the system down pat and leads VU for 2 years -- 2 years in which they'll be more stacked (relatively speaking) than they've been in a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-66595155428525945162010-08-14T10:15:21.810-05:002010-08-14T10:15:21.810-05:00Yes, Samuels is an outstanding athlete. He struggl...Yes, Samuels is an outstanding athlete. He struggled some with injury and I think also adjusting to college but he's one of those guys who's too good to keep off the field especially at Vanderbilt.Dimonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-86257639239390994122010-08-14T09:00:54.297-05:002010-08-14T09:00:54.297-05:00I'm a big fan of Samuels. I don't know, f...I'm a big fan of Samuels. I don't know, from what little I saw he just seems like he's one of the top athletes on the team. I hope he finds his way on the field somewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-50795650753409836912010-08-13T20:40:19.003-05:002010-08-13T20:40:19.003-05:00Haven't heard anybody but the Go Goro guy say ...Haven't heard anybody but the Go Goro guy say it. Have no idea who Caldwell was talking about. Gowder and Lassing were both 1,000-yard rushers in high school but are really TE/H-back guys. If he meant a true freshman then probably Trent Pruitt. I think he may have been talking about Samuels, who played in four games and barely missed being a redshirt freshman.Dimonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415996603985116861.post-88668429034455371992010-08-13T16:29:47.980-05:002010-08-13T16:29:47.980-05:00Any more info you can provide on these "Goro&...Any more info you can provide on these "Goro's gone" rumors? Also, what freshman do you think Caldwell was referring to at RB?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com