Start Woods?

[18IsTheMan]

Anyone who’s been around on here knows I’ve been a solid Sellers supporter from Day 1. I chalked last year’s regression fully up to Shula and really thought Briles would unlock his potential and get him back to where he was a couple years ago. But after last year and the last two games, I’m willing to admit he just doesn’t have it between ears. He flashes just enough athleticism to whet the appetite but those plays are more than offset by his head scratching plays.

As excited as I have been about him all along and a big supporter, it’s starting to feel like we’re trying to get blood from a turnip. It pains me to say it, but I just don’t think he has it between the ears.

I have not been all about Woods thus far, but there are some on here who swear he’s an excellent passer. We seem to have established a running game, so what we really need is a quarterback who can distribute the ball effectively.

 

[Jonesz2]

We should definitely have a package for Woods to get some real reps.

 

[ThinnyJ]

Honestly, that may be what could turn the season around. OL is better, defense can improve - we've seen that with white. RBs aren't that bad either.

I've got doubts about Woods because I feel like Briles would have thrown him in there if he thought he were better than Sellers...

QB play has cost us a lot of games over the last 2 years

 

[kidrobinski]

We should definitely have a package for Woods to get some real reps.

We have a package; it’s called ‘our offense’. Put him out there and see what happens; we already know what happens with the other guy.

What really disturbs me about no. 16 is that there were a good 3-4 passes I could see well enough to discern that were not only poor throws, they were throws that should not have been made to start with. The guy just does not know what he’s doing.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

Beamer has demonstrated he is willing to put loyalty above winning with his coaching hires and will probably stick to that MOA with the QB situation. Got a lot invested in Sellers!

 

[Jonesz2]

We have a package; it’s called ‘our offense’. Put him out there and see what happens; we already know what happens with the other guy.

What really disturbs me about no. 16 is that there were a good 3-4 passes I could see well enough to discern that were not only poor throws, they were throws that should not have been made to start with. The guy just does not know what he’s doing.

There were also 2 or 3 other passes from Sellers that could have been easy picks as well last night.

 

[Coastal Gamecock]

Anyone who’s been around on here knows I’ve been a solid Sellers supporter from Day 1. I chalked last year’s regression fully up to Shula and really thought Briles would unlock his potential and get him back to where he was a couple years ago. But after last year and the last two games, I’m willing to admit he just doesn’t have it between ears. He flashes just enough athleticism to whet the appetite but those plays are more than offset by his head scratching plays.

As excited as I have been about him all along and a big supporter, it’s starting to feel like we’re trying to get blood from a turnip. It pains me to say it, but I just don’t think he has ir between the ears.

I have not been all about Woods thus far, but there are some on here who swear he’s an excellent passer. We seem to have established a running game, so what we really need is a quarterback who can distribute the ball effectively.

Agree.

Outside of that magicall November of 2024, what has Sellers really done? He has been mediocre before and after that one month

 

[Lurker123]

We have a package; it’s called ‘our offense’.

That was funny.

 

[Lurker123]

Anyone who’s been around on here knows I’ve been a solid Sellers supporter from Day 1. I chalked last year’s regression fully up to Shula and really thought Briles would unlock his potential and get him back to where he was a couple years ago. But after last year and the last two games, I’m willing to admit he just doesn’t have it between ears. He flashes just enough athleticism to whet the appetite but those plays are more than offset by his head scratching plays.

As excited as I have been about him all along and a big supporter, it’s starting to feel like we’re trying to get blood from a turnip. It pains me to say it, but I just don’t think he has ir between the ears.

I have not been all about Woods thus far, but there are some on here who swear he’s an excellent passer. We seem to have established a running game, so what we really need is a quarterback who can distribute the ball effectively.

So you're saying that you think Sellers needs to improve?

Seriously, I dont know if it's loyalty from the staff, or feeling locked in due to the NIL money, but how long can you go without at least a decent look at the #2 guy?

Under normal circumstances, not seeing the backup would make me question if hes unprepared or not as good as we hope. But the aforementioned loyalty and NIL could also explain that.

Here's another crappy thought. We dont have ANY patsies upcoming in order to get a good look at Woods. He's going into a dogfight almost any week we try to use him.

 

[92Pony]

I’d make sure Woods gets plenty reps with the 1s during this weeks practice. If Sellers falters during the first half vs Bama, Woods gets half 2; Or put in in q2 if Sellers is real bad.

 

[DeBoer31]

I know it is "our" 2026 season....AND we only get one of them. I get the immediate need to re-correct. But....Sellers with another OC. That's a lot of languages to start over learning every year guys.
I think he will continue to get better. I wish we had some power reads in there and I thought we went away from RPOs. I don't know if that is due to scheme or the OC not comfortable with QB/Recs doing too much of it yet. I will tell you this...if you like Indiana, Ole Miss offenses....that style can be us before you know it. But- you have to rep it in games, try it and trust it.

I do like Woods. But, you have a cadillac.......he's a 16 year old driver right now and by year end he will be a 30 year old driver. Woods may have to come in at any moment so he'd better be ready....but Sellers gives us lots of chances and I think he will continue to trust and improve.

 

[Legal_fowl]

We have a package; it’s called ‘our offense’. Put him out there and see what happens; we already know what happens with the other guy.

What really disturbs me about no. 16 is that there were a good 3-4 passes I could see well enough to discern that were not only poor throws, they were throws that should not have been made to start with. The guy just does not know what he’s doing.

What I wonder is whether Beamer's hands are tied by the people who gave the NIL for LS to become a millionaire. I hope that is not how it works, but it might be.

 

[RL09]

Anyone who’s been around on here knows I’ve been a solid Sellers supporter from Day 1. I chalked last year’s regression fully up to Shula and really thought Briles would unlock his potential and get him back to where he was a couple years ago. But after last year and the last two games, I’m willing to admit he just doesn’t have it between ears. He flashes just enough athleticism to whet the appetite but those plays are more than offset by his head scratching plays.

As excited as I have been about him all along and a big supporter, it’s starting to feel like we’re trying to get blood from a turnip. It pains me to say it, but I just don’t think he has ir between the ears.

I have not been all about Woods thus far, but there are some on here who swear he’s an excellent passer. We seem to have established a running game, so what we really need is a quarterback who can distribute the ball effectively.

@18IsTheMan, this is the best summary of Sellers, very well stated. although I have been skeptical of Sellers. I think he is playing the wrong position for his size and physical abilities; he lacks the football IQ needed to be a really good qb.
"But after last year and the last two games, I’m willing to admit he just doesn’t have it between ears. He flashes just enough athleticism to whet the appetite but those plays are more than offset by his head scratching plays."

 

[RL09]

We have a package; it’s called ‘our offense’. Put him out there and see what happens; we already know what happens with the other guy.

What really disturbs me about no. 16 is that there were a good 3-4 passes I could see well enough to discern that were not only poor throws, they were throws that should not have been made to start with. The guy just does not know what he’s doing.

that first pick he threw was as bad if not worse than the later ones he threw in the third qtr, we were in the red zone and attempted to throw it through 2 msu defenders positioned perfectly in front of him, he was just saved by the defensive penalty. furthermore, he has gotten into the bad habit of carrying the ball like a loaf of bread when scrambling around, not tucking securely.

 

[Slim Chickens Gamecock]

What I wonder is whether Beamer's hands are tied by the people who gave the NIL for LS to become a millionaire. I hope that is not how it works, but it might be.

It is exactly how it works now. The placate to the $2ML player cause you don’t want that money riding the bench

 

[RL09]

So you're saying that you think Sellers needs to improve?

Seriously, I dont know if it's loyalty from the staff, or feeling locked in due to the NIL money, but how long can you go without at least a decent look at the #2 guy?

Under normal circumstances, not seeing the backup would make me question if hes unprepared or not as good as we hope. But the aforementioned loyalty and NIL could also explain that.

Here's another crappy thought. We dont have ANY patsies upcoming in order to get a good look at Woods. He's going into a dogfight almost any week we try to use him.

i think Woods is up to the task, I have seen enough to see his football iq is better then Sellers.

 

[kidrobinski]

that first pick he threw was as bad if not worse than the later ones he threw in the third qtr, we were in the red zone and attempted to throw it through 2 msu defenders positioned perfectly in front of him, he was just saved by the defensive penalty. furthermore, he has gotten into the bad habit of carrying the ball like a loaf of bread when scrambling around, not tucking securely.

There was an X quote somewhere earlier calling him ‘LaNoReadThrowItWherever’ and that pretty much sums it up.

One thing I’ll say for Sellers, he got blindsided on a blitz, ripped his helmet off (stupid rule btw), got swarmed, and did NOT go down. Strong man; helmet sticker. Fuller laid a lick on the sideline too, he and Coleman both are hard runners

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

he will continue to trust and improve.

It's like you've watched a different college career than I have.

 

[Swifty]

I know it is "our" 2026 season....AND we only get one of them. I get the immediate need to re-correct. But....Sellers with another OC. That's a lot of languages to start over learning every year guys.
I think he will continue to get better. I wish we had some power reads in there and I thought we went away from RPOs. I don't know if that is due to scheme or the OC not comfortable with QB/Recs doing too much of it yet. I will tell you this...if you like Indiana, Ole Miss offenses....that style can be us before you know it. But- you have to rep it in games, try it and trust it.

I do like Woods. But, you have a cadillac.......he's a 16 year old driver right now and by year end he will be a 30 year old driver. Woods may have to come in at any moment so he'd better be ready....but Sellers gives us lots of chances and I think he will continue to trust and improve.

I agree with most of that, but something about the way he has started throwing the ball really worries me and he made some absolutely terrible decisions last night. Decisions that a 4th year QB shouldn't make, regardless of the offense.

 

[USCALUMNI]

Just curious why does the defense not get the criticism that LaNorris Sellers get? There were enough points on the board for the Gamecocks but allowing 41 points allowed kind of sucks.

USCALUMNI

 

[18IsTheMan]

Just curious why does the defense not get the criticism that LaNorris Sellers get? There were enough points on the board for the Gamecocks but allowing 41 points allowed kind of sucks.

USCALUMNI

It's true. It was a team effort. If either side of the ball executes a little bit better, then we win.

But the D did have some enormous busts. They allowed three absolute critical 3rd and very long conversions. They allowed the most wide open TD pass you'd ever see on a 3rd and 18.

 

[Dabo's Weenie]

I know it is "our" 2026 season....AND we only get one of them. I get the immediate need to re-correct. But....Sellers with another OC. That's a lot of languages to start over learning every year guys.
I think he will continue to get better. I wish we had some power reads in there and I thought we went away from RPOs. I don't know if that is due to scheme or the OC not comfortable with QB/Recs doing too much of it yet. I will tell you this...if you like Indiana, Ole Miss offenses....that style can be us before you know it. But- you have to rep it in games, try it and trust it.

I do like Woods. But, you have a cadillac.......he's a 16 year old driver right now and by year end he will be a 30 year old driver. Woods may have to come in at any moment so he'd better be ready....but Sellers gives us lots of chances and I think he will continue to trust and improve.

The one thing that has been consistent through all the OCs he's been under is his inconsistent accuracy. I don't believe that's a product of processing, scheme or indecision since I've seen it in all sorts of situations: high-pressure, tight window scenarios and no pressue against FCS foes with a wide-open receiver. He has some sort of mechanical issue or lack of muscle memory that shows up too often and we all see the results.

I don't question his heart or "want-to"; I question whether he's capable of being consistently accurate enough to be a high-level (SEC starter/NFL) QB. That can be a career killer.

 

[NC59and60]

If he sticks with an average/mediocre SEC QB and not give Cutter a chance, we are in for a long season. On the O side, QB was our nemesis. Can't blame the o-line or RBs. O-line did their part and the proof showed by sack count and RB yrds. Hold the ball in the pocket for 6+ seconds, that falls on the QB. At least give us a sight at why no other QB gets a touch. Not just a series, enough plays to let it be known and not just hand offs.
I dont want to hear Sellers is the best we have. How does anyone know. 2 lost time outs just to give the lost helmet play chance to reset. Both interceptions were thrown right to MSU players. The DBs were lost and that didn't help. I hate it and it made me sick to think what the rest of the season will look like.

Don't question MY opinions, after 49 years of sitting in that STADIUM, I am due a ***** session. Sellers needs to crap or get off the pot.

 

[Legal_fowl]

This is a major problem with NIL money. Sellers is making a lot and was offered a lot to keep him from transferring out last year. How do you bench that guy and explain it to the people who gave the money?

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

How do you bench that guy and explain it to the people who gave the money?

A fool and their money are soon parted?