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Can Mizzou Still Win the SEC East with a Back-up QB
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:12 pm
I will say right off the bat I am a die hard Mizzou fan, and even I find this is going to be tough for Mizzou; however I do think there is a way.
First off Mizzou must beat Florida otherwise all bets are off.
Not much chance Mizzou beats South Carolina so let's put that down as a loss.
Mizzou should be able to beat Tennessee at home and Kentucky on the road, if they can't they aren't in this conversation any way.
At this point they are scheduled to get Franklin back.
Their next game is against Ole Miss at Oxford. With Franklin this is a winnable game.
Their last game is against A&M. I guarantee Mizzou thinks they can win this game as they have beaten A&M 2 of the last 3 years, both at College Station. I know they got blown out last year but that was a beaten up and beaten down team. Actually I think Mizzou has the perfect defense to beat A&M. They aren't going to stop Manziel, if Bama can't do it Mizzou sure isn't. However the Mizzou defense is opportunistic and causes a lot of turnovers. If they can force a few interceptions or fumbles, Franklin and company can win a shoot-out.
For this scenario to work Mizzou would need some help by someone else beating USC.
Not sure the odds on this scenario without seeing how Mauk perform, but it is the one way forward I can see Mizzou winning the East.
First off Mizzou must beat Florida otherwise all bets are off.
Not much chance Mizzou beats South Carolina so let's put that down as a loss.
Mizzou should be able to beat Tennessee at home and Kentucky on the road, if they can't they aren't in this conversation any way.
At this point they are scheduled to get Franklin back.
Their next game is against Ole Miss at Oxford. With Franklin this is a winnable game.
Their last game is against A&M. I guarantee Mizzou thinks they can win this game as they have beaten A&M 2 of the last 3 years, both at College Station. I know they got blown out last year but that was a beaten up and beaten down team. Actually I think Mizzou has the perfect defense to beat A&M. They aren't going to stop Manziel, if Bama can't do it Mizzou sure isn't. However the Mizzou defense is opportunistic and causes a lot of turnovers. If they can force a few interceptions or fumbles, Franklin and company can win a shoot-out.
For this scenario to work Mizzou would need some help by someone else beating USC.
Not sure the odds on this scenario without seeing how Mauk perform, but it is the one way forward I can see Mizzou winning the East.
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Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:13 pm to Miz-Stl
Probably not.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:13 pm to Miz-Stl
oh yes, I definitely think they have a chance even with Franklin out. 
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:15 pm to Miz-Stl
No.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:16 pm to Miz-Stl
You couldn't win the SECe with your starting quarterback.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:18 pm to Miz-Stl
I like your optimism, but it is too far out for me to consider.
One game at a time and Gatorrs are next!
One game at a time and Gatorrs are next!
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:21 pm to Miz-Stl
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Can Mizzou Still Win the SEC East with a Back-up QB
FWIW I don't think you'd win it with Franklin healthy.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:25 pm to Miz-Stl
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I will say right off the bat I am a die hard Mizzou fan
I wonder about that since it's:
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Their next game
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Their last game is against A&M
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:27 pm to Miz-Stl
no
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:33 pm to Miz-Stl
Franklin being hurt is just a publicity stunt. Just before the game starts he is going to run out on to the field in uniform ready to play. The crowd will go crazy and the players will be pumped!
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:39 pm to Miz-Stl
I don't think your defense is good neigh to stop manziel and co. The reason I say this is because UGA put up 28 pts with 3rd and 4th string running backs, and three of their top receivers out. Hell, UGA had to start a reciever that wAs on the scout team the previous week. I am sure it would have been a different outcome if everyone on UGA offense was healthy. We were also missing one of our starting db's due to injury....not that our secondary is good, but.....well you see what I'm getting at. Anyway, a&m's offense, will score on your defense pretty regularly. I think it will be a high scoring game, but manziel is the difference
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:43 pm to Miz-Stl
I was really hoping someone would give their opinion on this subject
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:47 pm to Miz-Stl
I am feeling good about this year, but if we finish 9-3, we will have overachieved. And no way you win the east at 5-3. Now, win against UF and I'll reevaluate.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 8:56 pm to Miz-Stl
They wouldn't have won it with the starter so I'll say no with the backup.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 10:28 pm to Miz-Stl
They have a chance, albeit a less than .1% chance
Posted on 10/17/13 at 10:30 pm to Miz-Stl
beat SoCar without starter and let's see. You have to play florida too ya know? I know Florida is a lesser Va Tech this year, but...it is what it is.
Posted on 10/17/13 at 10:30 pm to Miz-Stl
No
Posted on 10/17/13 at 11:09 pm to Miz-Stl
If Mauk is competent, Missouri's got a chance this week and next if there's no letdown elsewhere.
On the South Carolina game... Other than last week's blowout of Arkansas, they've been playing tight games against a schedule at least as weak as the one Missouri's getting b-slapped over. Plus, it will be their 3rd consecutive road game. Not sure about college, but in the pros the winning percentage in that 3rd game goes way down.
So, back to the OP... Given that Mauk is a RSF, I doubt it. But the opportunity and schedule fit are there.
On the South Carolina game... Other than last week's blowout of Arkansas, they've been playing tight games against a schedule at least as weak as the one Missouri's getting b-slapped over. Plus, it will be their 3rd consecutive road game. Not sure about college, but in the pros the winning percentage in that 3rd game goes way down.
So, back to the OP... Given that Mauk is a RSF, I doubt it. But the opportunity and schedule fit are there.
Posted on 10/18/13 at 12:55 pm to Miz-Stl
NOPE!!!
Posted on 10/18/13 at 1:20 pm to Miz-Stl
Mizzou wouldn't win the SEC East with Franklin. Mizzou is bound to lose games sooner or later.
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