To anyone that said Russell Wilson needs to be benched

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I posted in another thread earlier this week that I would love to see Russell playing like the R-Freshman Russell Wilson and last night he did just that. Wasn't tentative at all on the run. The two plays that jump out at me that no one has mentioned are the long run he had where he juked the LB out of his shoes and the play (I believe it was a third down) where he looked dead in the water behind the line of scrimmage, squirted out, rolled to his right and fired a perfect ball to an open receiver. And the interception was definitely a miscommnuication between Wilson and Davis. QUOTE Report as abuse

Well...everybody except the WR. If the WR cuts in, there is no easy INT. If Wilson throws the ball outside, there is no easy INT.



But that doesn't really matter, since he did throw it right to the CB. At least he hustled over to the sideline and saved an easy TD. I don't think many other QB's make that play. I think Wilson was actually running before the ball was intercepted... QUOTE Report as abuse

That pass was on DD he turned outside Russell threw inside..thats ok bcause he made it up to us the next series gettn the ball to the 2yrd line. I dont think that int was Russells fault QUOTE Report as abuse



Hokie 94...hopefully we'll see you in Charlotte! QUOTE Report as abuse

Wilson had a stellar performance. Smart young man. QUOTE Report as abuse



Russell also starred down the receiver the entire play. Everyone in the stadium knew where the ball was going QUOTE Report as abuse

I think on the INT, he was expecting the WR to break in, not out, so to me that was more of a blown read on somebody's part. The pass itself was right on the money, it was just to the CB and not the WR. If you watch the replay, as soon as RW releases the football he knows it is going to be picked off and starts running towards the sideline. He was the one that prevented the CB from running it back for a TD. Thank goodness he didn't take a moment to pout or feel bad for himself, otherwise he would have never had time to get to the sideline. QUOTE Report as abuse

I'll go to war anytime with Russell Wilson! One of the greatest to ever put on an NC. State uniform PERIOD! Just an all around amazing young man, QUOTE Report as abuse

I hope he lights it up the rest of the season as well; however, when he gets off he is off, and there is no need to let him lose a game for us when we have another option. In the 2nd quarter there was the possession where he threw 3 times in a row, the first two short of his receivers the last one too long, I was beginning to think he may be hurt and no one knew because he is usually not that off his mark. But the 2nd half he came out on fire again and proved he deserved to be in there. I think people were just thinking back to the ECU game where he lost control it seemed.

That being said everyone has their opinion and the right to express it, we are one team and all love our Pack so no in-fighting, leave that to the other teams please! LOL

GO PACK!! QUOTE Report as abuse



Russell played a good game last night, but some of his passes were way off. When you are up at the very top of the stadium you can see things that he can't, but some of his passes were not even close. He made up for it with his ability to run. As far as him being one of the best in the country, sorry but no. As far as him being the best in the ACC, well it sort of like being the tallest midget. The ACC is a very average QB league QUOTE Report as abuse

rootabecca02...that's what this thread is all about...support for Russell...trust me, I had a few choice words for the a-hole behind me last night...Russell's had a few bad games and made a few bad decisions trying to always make the big play...but I think he's hands down, the best QB in the ACC and one of the top in the nation. He threw a bunch of INTs in bundles last year, then lit it up...hopefully he'll be lighting it up for the rest of the season....



and by the way, we're 6-2, not 6-3... QUOTE Report as abuse

You guys should really appreciate Russell Wilson. He is THE reason you guys won last night. He is an excellent QB and seems like a geniunely nice person. He had a bad game against ECU, and the fans are ready to tear his head off. Geez. Support your team. You're 6-3 for a reason. RUSSELL WILSON. QUOTE Report as abuse

Not to get ahead of myself, but if we can just carry that mentality into the remaining games (minus that bad throw, directly to the other team) we can have a chance at a rematch with the Hokies and set up a very nice trip to Miami or Nashville for New Years... QUOTE Report as abuse

Russell played with the heart of a champion last night. He threw one really bad pass that was intercepted. Other than that, no complaints. Russell wanted this game BADLY and it showed. On one of his rushing scores, you could tell he was going to get hit before crossing the goal line. I expected him to slide. But he lowered his shoulders and POUNDED it across the goal line. Right then I knew he was going to do everything in his power to win this game! QUOTE Report as abuse

RUSSELL IS THE MAN!!! QUOTE Report as abuse