Darian Durant

Bohabeerafemalebeer · 07-05-2008, 12:55 AM

Well, I've made +'ve statements about this guy before (last season), and I think he is the No.2 now for sure. I like what one of us said in another thread, he ""managed"" the game. He looked pretty poised, he was there with KJ and Marcus last season under Kent's guidance. He knows the offence and the guys running the routes.

I'm not saying he's bona fida, but all around, he looked better than Jyles. Of course, the mood was different for the offence in the 1st when they saw Flick go down. So that, and some halftime adjustments, may have made Jyles look worse than he is.

Should be an interesting topic this week.

lerriuqs · 07-05-2008, 12:58 AM

Durant would have done even better if the offensive line had held up better - the pressure was very hard on him and Jyles. Durant showed he can make good decisions when he has a little bit of time. The O-line needs to be better.

XmanRiderFan · 07-05-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lerriuqs

Durant would have done even better if the offensive line had held up better - the pressure was very hard on him and Jyles. Durant showed he can make good decisions when he has a little bit of time. The O-line needs to be better.

Yes, our o-line was very week in the second half. DD was poised for an inexperienced QB, the dump pass to Cates on the blitz was a very smart descision. I liked what I saw from him. I still don't know why Jyles was #2 in the first place.

bryksa · 07-05-2008, 01:02 AM

he had some zip on his passes too. I bet he can air it out.

crystalsignal · 07-05-2008, 01:07 AM

Durant looked pretty darn good out there. He didn't get rattled, was loose and having fun. I wouldn't mind giving him the next couple starts.

Bohabeerafemalebeer · 07-05-2008, 01:08 AM

The O-line did look flat, especially in the first half. But they were probably a little worn out from the Bc pressure and the pocket-protection, being that we were pass happy there for a while. That TSN Forde guy had it right at haltime, ya gotta use the running game/Cates. As we saw, a balanced attack wins ballgames (well that, and a stellar defence!). And a great lesson in perseverence too. Sometimes you gotta play ugly games just to see what you're made of.

Bleeding Green · 07-05-2008, 01:09 AM

To me, he looked very nervous to start with, then settled in as the game progressed. He also avoided the mistakes that Jyles made, forcing the ball down field.

Bohabeerafemalebeer · 07-05-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bleeding Green

To me, he looked very nervous to start with, then settled in as the game progressed. He also avoided the mistakes that Jyles made, forcing the ball down field.

Exactly.

Bigsexydawg · 07-05-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bleeding Green

To me, he looked very nervous to start with, then settled in as the game progressed. He also avoided the mistakes that Jyles made, forcing the ball down field.

I saw Jyles with the "Deer in the Head-Lights Look" and then I saw a Young gun looking confident.

When is the last time we won a big game with a young gun? 1987 against Hamilton with a rookie Austin, that's it.

Durant is a natural, enjoy the next 2 or 3 weeks.

XmanRiderFan · 07-05-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bohabeerafemalebeer

Exactly.

The bomb to Fantuz was a very bad decision, Fantuz was covered 100% he was in front of the defender...if he wanted to hit Andy, he could have thrown in short and made him come back to the ball. He should not have tried that pass, not very smart.

lerriuqs · 07-05-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by XmanRiderFan

The bomb to Fantuz was a very bad decision, Fantuz was covered 100% he was in front of the defender...if he wanted to hit Andy, he could have thrown in short and made him come back to the ball. He should not have tried that pass, not very smart.

I believe he had Wake in his face on the play so he couldn't see Fantuz break off the route...Not all his fault...

slowhand_bc · 07-05-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigsexydawg

I saw Jyles with the "Deer in the Head-Lights Look" and then I saw a Young gun looking confident.

When is the last time we won a big game with a young gun? 1987 against Hamilton with a rookie Austin, that's it.

Durant is a natural, enjoy the next 2 or 3 weeks.

This win tonight takes a lot of pressure off Darian for the game next week. He's got the brains and talent to excel. And one heck of an excellent coaching staff behind him.

Bigsexydawg · 07-05-2008, 01:20 AM

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how very wrong. the pressure will be on him more than ever to go into hamilton, start the game, finish the game, and win the game.

No more pressure than playing the University of Florida or University of georgia.

Relax man.

Giventofly · 07-05-2008, 01:20 AM

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how very wrong. the pressure will be on him more than ever to go into hamilton, start the game, finish the game, and win the game.

Play a conservitive game like we did in the second half and we should be fine.

XmanRiderFan · 07-05-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigsexydawg

I saw Jyles with the "Deer in the Head-Lights Look" and then I saw a Young gun looking confident.

When is the last time we won a big game with a young gun? 1987 against Hamilton with a rookie Austin, that's it.

Durant is a natural, enjoy the next 2 or 3 weeks.

BSD, we don't usually agree when it comes to QB's, but I'm with you 100% on this. I've been waiting to see DD for a while now, I just have a good feeling about him, and he reminds me of another DD qb only more athletic.

Did you see him run tonight, he's fast, not super fast, but he's no slouch.

Pseudonym · 07-05-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigsexydawg

I saw Jyles with the "Deer in the Head-Lights Look" and then I saw a Young gun looking confident.

When is the last time we won a big game with a young gun? 1987 against Hamilton with a rookie Austin, that's it.

Durant is a natural, enjoy the next 2 or 3 weeks.

Don't forget Rocky Butler on Labour Day a few years back.

Bohabeerafemalebeer · 07-05-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Giventofly

Play a conservitive game like we did in the second half and we should be fine.

Hamilton has a few weapons, but it ain't their defence! So I wouldn't be worried about playing too conservative on offence.

Bigsexydawg · 07-05-2008, 01:24 AM

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Don't forget Rocky Butler on Labour Day a few years back.

To me. Durant looked better than Butler that night, but hey, it doesn't matter, Durant is our future now and he is "Big Time".

XmanRiderFan · 07-05-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lerriuqs

I believe he had Wake in his face on the play so he couldn't see Fantuz break off the route...Not all his fault...

Fantuz never broke off his route, the defender just never let him get behind him, at no point was he open deep, Jyles just shouldn't have thrown that ball to him.

AckAttack · 07-05-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigsexydawg

I saw Jyles with the "Deer in the Head-Lights Look" and then I saw a Young gun looking confident.

When is the last time we won a big game with a young gun? 1987 against Hamilton with a rookie Austin, that's it.

Durant is a natural, enjoy the next 2 or 3 weeks.

Agreed, I just hope that we never have to see Jyles play again. The guy is just lost, he doesn't have the mental ability to play the game.

I was not impressed with January at all this game, saw Cam Wake blow by him way too many times. The O-line really needs to pick it up, luckily Hamilton doesn't have anywhere near as good of a D-line as BC.