volgairish Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Do you think that Zaire is going to get the 2nd string reps at practice moving forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish_Convert Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I don't know that he is but I believe he should. I also think he should get game reps if the opportunity presents itself with the soft spot in the schedule coming up. There's almost no reason to hang on to Hendrix for another year. Assuming Golson comes back, we have him, Zaire and at this point Kizer. That's a lot of inexperience at the QB spot after Golson and since EG hasn't been the most durable QB in his brief college career, I think it would be a good idea for MZ to gain some experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNDIRISH723 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Absolutely 100% no chance. He is not going to play this year. In the post game presser, Kelly wouldn't even say if he would have went to Zaire if Hendrix got hurt. People need to accept that Malik will not play at all this year, unless every other quarterback including Massa gets injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishguy773 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If he's recovered enough from the mono to be in a position to actually take reps, we may have to. Heck, he may have to start if Rees is out another week or two. If the mono recovery precludes him from playing, then we need to get Massa some reps, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialFNK Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I don't really know much of anything about Zaire. I would assume if he does not play at all this season the reason is to give him another year of eligibility, right? is he that good that you don't want to waste him this season so that he could be around for an extra year? ND got very lucky tonight to win against USC when Hendrix couldn't do much in the game, and it's a good thing ND already had the lead and were able to hold thanks to the defense. if Rees is injured again and ND needs another QB to score points, after this game is there any confidence that Hendrix could even lead ND to a field goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davislove Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Absolutely 100% no chance. He is not going to play this year. In the post game presser, Kelly wouldn't even say if he would have went to Zaire if Hendrix got hurt. People need to accept that Malik will not play at all this year, unless every other quarterback including Massa gets injured. ^ This^ Think for a minute guys, Hendrix beat out Zaire for the number 2 spot. What do you think Malik could have done in that game? You think BK would have had him "Airing" it out? He would have done pretty much what hendrix did except he'd be burning a year. EG has all but assured that hendrix comes back next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volgairish Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 He wouldn't have to "air it out" just be able to complete a pass and present the threat of a passing attack. Apparently Hendrix can do neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgandonor Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Absolutely 100% no chance. He is not going to play this year. In the post game presser, Kelly wouldn't even say if he would have went to Zaire if Hendrix got hurt. People need to accept that Malik will not play at all this year, unless every other quarterback including Massa gets injured. He wouldn't play if Golson got caught cheating on his school work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davislove Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 He wouldn't have to "air it out" just be able to complete a pass and present the threat of a passing attack. Apparently Hendrix can do neither. And do we know Malik can? I mean it's easy to sit back and say "just be able to...". Just a few weeks ago we were complaining about rees not being able to present the threat of a passing attack. You can swap Number 2's all you want but I have to blame BK for not having these guys ready especially knowing Tommy is as soft as a kittens head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volgairish Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 If the offense with Zaire looks like it did with Hendrix then Kelly and the staff need to be questioned on it. A major division I program should not have to switch to a run only offense when their 2nd string QB enters the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialFNK Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 well really Hendrix is the 3rd string QB with Rees as the 2nd string to Golson who wasn't able to play this season. with Golson this season ND would have been a better team, and ND could have had a much bigger score in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davislove Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If the offense with Zaire looks like it did with Hendrix then Kelly and the staff need to be questioned on it. A major division I program should not have to switch to a run only offense when their 2nd string QB enters the game. I agree. I can't imagine being somewhere 4 years and not pick up anything. I'd be confident i could perform heart surgery if I had a chance to watch for 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volgairish Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 No doubt, but it is still mind boggling that we have or appear to have scholarship quarterbacks on the roster who are nothing but running backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNDIRISH723 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If the offense with Zaire looks like it did with Hendrix then Kelly and the staff need to be questioned on it. A major division I program should not have to switch to a run only offense when their 2nd string QB enters the game. I understand that we all want to have a good back up but we need to remember that Rees, not Hendrix, was supposed to be the back up this season. If we want to assign blame for the quarterback depth this year, blame Golson for getting suspended, not Kelly. No coach in the country has the luxury of 3 game ready quarterbacks on the roster who are capable of handling the entire playbook. Again, the situation is what it is because of Golson, not because of Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davislove Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I understand that we all want to have a good back up but we need to remember that Rees, not Hendrix, was supposed to be the back up this season. If we want to assign blame for the quarterback depth this year, blame Golson for getting suspended, not Kelly. No coach in the country has the luxury of 3 game ready quarterbacks on the roster who are capable of handling the entire playbook. Again, the situation is what it is because of Golson, not because of Kelly. Kelly came to ND trumpeting his ability to have 3 qb's ready, he did so at UC. Lets not forget these guys are not newcomers. These are vets with many hours of practice and studying under their belts. If Jaylon, cole, and butler can make some plays surely you should expect a 4 year vet who has seen the field to be able to complete a damn pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishguy773 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If the offense with Zaire looks like it did with Hendrix then Kelly and the staff need to be questioned on it. A major division I program should not have to switch to a run only offense when their 2nd string QB enters the game. Hendrix is 3rd string. Possible you could even say 4th string until Kiel transferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianKellyWasNotTheMan Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 All I know is Hendrix can't throw the ball far or straight. Do you really think he could lead us to a win? He has throw 1 completion 1/8 if I'm not mistaken just pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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