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one problem with straight inboards is the shaft angle works to help suck down the stern when backing. So if you give it the gas hard the stern instantly plunges deeper in the water.
Further, most boats are unstable in reverse and can give the operator fits when backing down hard.
The new pod drives behave much better in reverse as the thrust is parallel to the surface, not at an angle to it. I have seen video of sportfish boats with pods going 10+ knots in reverse with no problem. That said, big seas and flat transoms and powering astern = wet cockpit and demand B I G scuppers.
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