After reviewing the UNC film, Will Muschamp evaluates Jake Bentley's play
After he took time to review the poor performance against North Carolina, Will Muschamp offered an evaluation about his team and areas to improve for South Carolina.
One key area was at quarterback where Jake Bentley made two costly interceptions late. Bentley was 16-for-30 passing for 142 yards, with one TD and the two picks.
“I think he needs to throw the ball better … it’s not on one person, and I know everyone wants to blame one guy for it, but that’s not the case,” Muschamp said on a Sunday evening media teleconference, and included any backup quarterback solution in his answer, according to David Cloninger of the Post & Courier. “We’re evaluating everything right now moving forward.”
While many fans are clamoring for a change, Muschamp doesn’t appear to be heading in that direction ahead of this week’s game against Charleston Southern. However, the Gamecocks face Alabama the following week, and backup QB Ryan Hilinski’s chances will likely become more visible if Bentley’s play continues in this fashion.
Muschamp on Jake Bentley: “I think he needs to throw the ball better … it’s not on one person, and I know everyone wants to blame one guy for it, but that’s not the case. (In terms of backup QBs), we’re evaluating everything right now moving forward.”
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 1, 2019
This is the week to play Hilinski. If not from the start, certainly in heavy doses. I would normally say once we have a nice lead, but that may not be an option. Considering his buyout, Muschamp clearly believes he is playing with house money. That won’t save Tanner.
In all honesty that last game doesn’t go on Bentleys shoulders I blame the lack of aggressive play calling on that loss in the fact that we let off the gas instead of trying to run up the score
Bentley was terrible. Play calling can’t fix terrible. Bentley chokes in big moments and the game is still too fast for him. He is no better than he was his freshman season. Aggressive play calling would have just led to more interceptions.
Those picks were entirely on Bentley, any have capable QB could have made those throws to Edwards. He’s medicore always has been and always will be.
He’s still in denial. If Bentley doesn’t throw one of those ints, we win. Also if Bentley hits the receiver, in stride, we get another TD. Play calling did not lose this game.
Guess Muschump is going to fall on the sword with Bentley. This is a lost season and it there is no gain to play Bentley one more snap. Turn the page and play Hilinski now. It sure did work for UNC and Auburn playing their freshman QBs.
Easy to nail offense, it’s on coach for not going on 4th – 1.
I need someone to explain how “DEFENSIVE” minded coach has team that gives up 98 and 95 yard TD’s.