Franklin Will Start vs. Florida

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I don't see them wavering to much from the adjustments they ran against Kentucky myself.

I really have a hard time seeing them trying to run Franklin too much. I think they could stick with the tightend on the line for a blocker and running more of that pistol style offense too.

I have to say, I feel much better knowing he feels confident he's going to be close to 100%. This is what we've been waiting on all season. We just need some other player to step up, like the recievers catching whats thrown thier way.

I've lost any confidence in Franklin. I know injuries are all different and players' pain tolerances are all different, but I saw Fisher out there gutting it out and I couldn't help but think of Franklin comfortably sitting on the sidelines. I will also say I was shocked to see him come into the game against Kentucky. Either you're good to go and play or you're not. If he could play, where the hell was he? Maybe the coaching staff's decision but the net result is I've lost any confidence in Franklin.

Beyond that, Franklin ain't the answer. Maybe more of an answer than Berk, but won't matter against Florida. Might make the difference against Syracuse and UT though.

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I know injuries are all different and players' pain tolerances are all different, but I saw Fisher out there gutting it out and I couldn't help but think of Franklin comfortably sitting on the sidelines.

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Totally different positions. You can't really compare them.

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Either you're good to go and play or you're not. If he could play, where the hell was he?

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Perhaps the coaches decided to let him have another week to heal unless he was needed? And after back to back interceptions by Berk, they decided he was needed? Maybe they didn't Berk could win the game for them after all, and decided it was worth putting Franklin in?

I've said it before - Franklin gives us our best chance to win. This year, at least. And no, it won't make a difference against Florida. But unless he gets hurt again/worse, we need him playing.

I'm not looking for a scapegoat. I'm not throwing anyone under the bus. I've also never praised Franklin. I've never been a huge Franklin fan. Last year or this. I do agree, he likely gives us our best chance at winning right now, but that's not necessarily saying much.

No doubt the Oline is riddled with injuries. I never said it's all on Franklin as far as the poor showing this year. What I have said is I have no confidence in Franklin's ability to win at the top level of football. I just don't see Mizzou ever being better than about .500 in the SEC with him leading the offense.

As far as toughness, it is what it is. Fisher has been gutting it out in obvious pain. All I'm saying is if I'm a player, banged up to hell and still gutting it out, it would make me say "WTF?" with is he hurt too bad to play or not?

Here's to hoping Franklin proves me wrong and throws for 275 and 3 TD's and rushes for 120 and 1 TD.

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Did anyone else notice Moe going in motion to block at a hybrid FB spot several times Saturday? This seemed to help the run game. Makes me wonder if we are going to see major adjustments Saturday to help protect JF.

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I liked this look, but they only passed with that motion a couple times. When they had that motion it was just telling the D that we were going to run. If they want that to work against florida they will need to try to pass more. Keeping Moe, or someone, as an extra blocker is very beneficial for us.

I did'nt like it much when they put an injured QB in while they still had the lead either. But they are trying everything to keep that redshirt on Mauk.

But you could clearly see, even though Franklin eas throwing out patterns and handing the ball off, the offense seemed to calm down. I will admit that much.

But I have said it all year, they played Franklin way to early this year. He clearly was'nt ready to go. But he's our best option to win and run this offense. He communicates with his recievers between plays ect. The kid wants to win just as much as we want them to win.

I hear ya. You must have been reading TB. I'll pull for the team every week whether it's Franklin, Yost, Pinkel or Berk. There's nothing I like more than to be wrong if it means the team is winning. I know it doesn't have a damn thing to do with his ability on the field, but I have just never liked the robotic or docile approach he brings. The kid obviously has a lot of talent or he wouldn't be playing D1 football and with that comes a certain amount of toughness, so maybe I was being a bit harsh on him as well. I was just surprised to see he was able to play half the game and wondered why the hell he didn't just start then. Probably out of his control. Here's to Franklin using that calm demeanor to his advantage and taking it to Florida this week.

berk has started the 2 decent games we have won. Yost was stupid for passing anytime it wasn't absolutely necessary. The WRs are an abomination to the game of football right now.

Berk threw 2 terrible INTs. Other than that, his throws were strong, on target and he moved well in the pocket most of the day. He has the arm strength to convert those 3rd & 6 type downs and hit the stop route in the slot before the D can close. Those throws keep drives alive. Franklin just can't do that.

Corbin will never be an AA type QB, but he has way more potential than Franklin but the offense needs to be tweaked to fit his game.

Yeah, I remember franklin crumbling and giving the game away to UGA. It was terrible how he fell apart. How could I forget? Franklin isn't going to beat good teams unless the defense and special teams do all the work.