Quarterbacks

**tiberius** · 07-28-2010, 08:48 PM

I have been very critical of AA, but I think he is going to have a huge year. The guy has been through a lot having to work with several different OC's and has never once complained. With an experienced 0-line, ARob, and several capable receivers I think he is going to be the top story in the Big 12 this year.

**Hawk4Life25** · 07-28-2010, 09:53 PM

I think AA is a very good QB but I think Jeremiah Masoli may be a better runner. Pryor doesn't strike me as a person who likes contact or will fight for the extra yard.

**CylentButDeadly** · 07-28-2010, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Hawk4Life25

I think AA is a very good QB but I think Jeremiah Masoli may be a better runner. Pryor doesn't strike me as a person who likes contact or will fight for the extra yard.

I think you're missing what we're saying about AA. He is a gifted runner, but he is more of a smart and physical runner, which is what seperates him from guys like Pryor, Masoli and Casey Kaepernick from Nevada. Those guys are either quicker or more fluid, whereas AA is more prone to putting his head down and fighting for the tough yards and moving the chains.

**Hawk4Life25** · 07-28-2010, 10:10 PM

Ok....When does AA's tendency to lower his head and fight for the extra yard get him injuried. Tiller is an experienced back-up so maybe it's a moot point.

**Tre4ISU** · 07-28-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by CylentButDeadly

I think you're missing what we're saying about AA. He is a gifted runner, but he is more of a smart and physical runner, which is what seperates him from guys like Pryor, Masoli and Casey Kaepernick from Nevada. Those guys are either quicker or more fluid, whereas AA is more prone to putting his head down and fighting for the tough yards and moving the chains.

Yeah, I agree. AA will just take the straight line and push forward. Nothing fancy. He knows that's not his MO so he doesn't do it. FWIW-Denard Robinson will be the best running QB in college football this year. Mark it down.

Originally Posted by Hawk4Life25

Ok....When does AA's tendency to lower his head and fight for the extra yard get him injuried. Tiller is an experienced back-up so maybe it's a moot point.

Never. He is made of a combination of titanium and an unknown material. Man has not yet been able to classify said material. All that is known is that it is indestructible. Luckily, AA has donated his body to science so in 60-70 years we will be able to dig deeper into this and classify it.

**Boxerdaddy** · 07-29-2010, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by yaman3

Yeah, I agree. AA will just take the straight line and push forward. Nothing fancy. He knows that's not his MO so he doesn't do it. FWIW-Denard Robinson will be the best running QB in college football this year. Mark it down.

Never. He is made of a combination of titanium and an unknown material. Man has not yet been able to classify said material. All that is known is that it is indestructible. Luckily, AA has donated his body to science so in 60-70 years we will be able to dig deeper into this and classify it.

You're assuming they will be able to cut him open to do that analysis. It may take another 30 or so for that.

**woodie** · 07-29-2010, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by tim_redd

What about Colorado?

chizzledick did not know how to coach period.he was just like mcduuud our former basketball coach. chizzledick should have made phil bates a running back and used his abilities there.the only reason chizzledick is succeeding at auburn is that he has a good
offensive and defensive coordinators under neath him.

if you compare johnny majors to chizzledick the only difference was that johnny majors had good assistants and chizzledick did not.

**Tre4ISU** · 07-29-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Boxerdaddy

You're assuming they will be able to cut him open to do that analysis. It may take another 30 or so for that.

It's a process man. We can't expect results overnight.

**tazclone** · 07-29-2010, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by FD Cyclone

Those people remember the 2 INTs and the fumble, but AA was 19 of 26 that game. Its not Phil Simms in SB 21 good, but thats pretty dang accurate overall.

If hes nearly accurate as that in most all of the games, ISU is in for a good offensive season.

I agree 100%. I thought AA looked much better in the bowl game. His INTs weren't even bad decisions as much as bad throwing mechanics. Similar to most of his INTs. Supposedly he has worked hard on those mechanics. If that is the case and they don't rear their ugly head during key moments, we will be very, very good offensively

**tazclone** · 07-29-2010, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Kyclone

Remember the last time we did have a QB controversy? Philip Bates and AA would rotate every offensive drive! What the heck was Chizik thinking on that one?

Chizdick was thinking htat if he didn't give Bates a shot that Bates would transfer. Hmmm, as soon as AA got more snaps, Bates transferred. There is no doubt that chizdick's philosophy was to build for the future. Playing the true freshman, rotating OL to different positions, give Bates a shot at QB toprove he should make the position change, etc.
Now I am not saying I agree but that is what he was doing.

**tazclone** · 07-29-2010, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by woodie

chizzledick did not know how to coach period.he was just like mcduuud our former basketball coach. chizzledick should have made phil bates a running back and used his abilities there.the only reason chizzledick is succeeding at auburn is that he has a good
offensive and defensive coordinators under neath him.

if you compare johnny majors to chizzledick the only difference was that johnny majors had good assistants and chizzledick did not.

Agree witheverything but Bates to RB. He ran way to upright and would have gotten killed.

**delt4cy** · 07-29-2010, 08:21 AM

Hopefully after two years in this system Herman has improved AA's ability to read defenses and pick the right receiver. That was my biggest bone last year but it's really tough adjusting to a new system and developing how a different OC wants you to.

That ability is what set Chase Daniel and Todd Reesing apart. If AA can improve even just a tad in reading the D and not forcing the throw, our offense is primed to make huge strides this fall.