"We want tiller"

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Originally Posted by LindenCy

I'd agree. AA needed a break probably. I have a feeling he put too much pressure on himself going into this game because of how much he wants it. Bad game, but he'll be fine I think.

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Exactly my thoughts, it looks like he was constantly pressing and looking for the big play, long term I have confidence in him. Take him out of the game for awhile to hopefully calm down to make better passes next time out.

This might explain why AA was never allowed to call the audibles last year. I always thought it odd how we got set...then all the skill positions would get up and check the sideline for an audible.

sadly, the 2nd string qb is always the most popular guy in Ames.

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Originally Posted by jamestaylor

sadly, the 2nd string qb is always the most popular guy in Ames.

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thats the sad truth

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Originally Posted by CyBobby

sorry but I dont think arnaud is smart enough with the decision making to run the spread offence....


time for the coaches to go get a juco quarterback who can run a spread offence!!!!

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I'm sure that AA can even spell offense, what does that say for you.

You really seem to be enjoying this don't you. It really seems like you live for the opportunity to take down players, coaches, or JP. I don't think you could be a fan of a team like Texas, not enough to grouch about.

Well, the coaching staff said "we want Tiller" so I guess they are not real Cyclones.

Absolutely terrible..students are so fickle.

Im still an Arnaud fan. He just needs to get his head straight. Cant tell me any of you have never had off moments. If he continues to struggle without improvement then yeah he may need to sit for awhile, but until then, give him a break.

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Originally Posted by LindenCy

Here's my prediction: Arnaud gets motivated from this game and being benched and goes on to have a great year.

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At least he can't get any worse than this.

IMO Austin has great physical skills, but he is making the same mistakes he made all last year. Terrible job of reading defense and throwing into coverage. Glad I'm not the coach who has to make the decision, but I would be giving JT more snaps in practice this week.

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Originally Posted by armount

for everyone that said that..... i dont want to be associated with you ever. So, from me and on behalf of real cyclone fans, good bye.

I know Arnaud was not playing well TODAY but give me a break. If you want to call for the next best quarterback in line, go to EIU.

sorry, end of rant.

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Arnaud played like ****.

It had to be done, sadly. I kindof wish after the third pick they would have put Tiller in for a series just as a wake up call to Arnaud. He definately had his head up his *** today.

There is NO excuse for that in any game...and especially one of the biggest games of the season.

Arnaud is still the man. Today, the pressure got in his head and he became a liability. Per the coaches, he has the best grip on the offense that Herman wants to run. Until he proves that today is the rule and not the exception, he's the man.

Tiller showed that he can play, and he got some valuable reps for the time when he's the man.

One cold day does not a winter make. Ne need to panic. AA has worked hard for a long time to earn his spot. That was probably a top 10 defense today. Let's see how he responds to a little adversity. He's still got the ability and we have seen him perform very well against tough teams before. You don't replace the engine if it dies once. Might just be a little water in the gas. Maybe it will pass.

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Originally Posted by d30fan

IMO Austin has great physical skills, but he is making the same mistakes he made all last year. Terrible job of reading defense and throwing into coverage. Glad I'm not the coach who has to make the decision, but I would be giving JT more snaps in practice this week.

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Arnaud played A LOT better last year under McFarland's offense.
This just in: maybe it's not so much Austen Arnaud as it is Tom Herman...

Has the offense changed much at all from McFarland's days? I only went to a couple games in the McFarland era, but I noticed a lot of shotgun and bubble screens that never worked. Saw a lot of the same today. Not trying to rag on Herman here but with Robinson, it seems a Pro-style offense would be more fitting.