Williams Blog: Reacting to Phil Steele's All Big 12 Teams

**cykadelic2** · 05-23-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Jake McD was a stud by the end of the year last year. Did a great job of getting in and getting pressure. He didn't make a lot of tackles but he blew up some plays.

Agree, you can't measure Jake totally by stats. He did a very job of tying up blockers and plugging holes against the run game last season which helped Knott and Klein make lots of tackles.

**CycloneKC** · 05-23-2012, 08:26 PM

I'd have to agree with Phil on James White's 3rd Team projection. The kid is a stud and absolutely LOVE the speed he brings to the table. He gets into the secondary he can outpace almost any DB. I think he matures this year learns to wait for holes to open then explode through them.

**JustRedman** · 05-23-2012, 08:33 PM

^^^^ I couldn't agree more. He is so explosive, but so is ShonJohn. We have 2 very quick backs that can make guys miss. Should be a good season on the ground.

**zwclones51** · 05-23-2012, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by aeroclone

I see this posted all over this site, and I guess I just don't get it. People constantly throw out that Jantz has a higher ceiling than Barnett, but what the heck is that worth when you are comparing a senior to a sophomore? If they were both underclassmen then I could see that being more relevant, but by the time you are in your final season things like potential and ceiling just don't mean much because you are out of time to develop. I don't think that little extra ceiling (if it is even true) is more valuable than an entire season of experience for Barnett, who could still grow and develop for a couple more years after this season.

Barnett won't even be the starter when he is a senior.

**BallSoHard4Cy** · 05-23-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by zwclones51

Barnett won't even be the starter when he is a senior.

And who will be? SR? GR? You can't say that since they haven't even played yet.

**BallSoHard4Cy** · 05-23-2012, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by mcblogerson

Jaques Washington is our most underappreciated player. IMO he's our 3rd best player behind Knott and Klein.

I'd compare him to Melvin Ejim

**RustShack** · 05-23-2012, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by BallSoHard4Cy

And who will be? SR? GR? You can't say that since they haven't even played yet.

Steele Jantz will be this year, Sam Richardson the next three. The only way Barnett sees another start at QB is if one of those two get hurt. Its not that hes a bad QB either, I wouldn't be worried about losing with him at the helm. I just personally feel the other two will be better.

**CapnCy** · 05-23-2012, 08:53 PM

Oh Steele conversations....last summer it was speculation...then he amazed us...then scared us...then won again...then benched. I just want whoever wins the battle to be comfortable...no more first year jitters.

**06_CY** · 05-23-2012, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams

Exactly. I have no clue who the starter will be.

I love Jantz as an athlete and his ceiling is probably a little bit higher than JB's. However, I love JB as a leader and think that the guys really played hard for him last season. It's a toss-up.

Question: what has JB (or SJ for that matter) done to show they are a leader? For two guys that are trying to win the starting quarterback, I haven't seen anything that says either is a clear leader.

**00clone** · 05-23-2012, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by vanillathrilla

Question: what has JB (or SJ for that matter) done to show they are a leader? For two guys that are trying to win the starting quarterback, I haven't seen anything that says either is a clear leader.

I believe this is 'from the locker room' talk. He has the guys following him. Thought I heard that from AA.

**FootballinTexas** · 05-23-2012, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by RustShack

Steele Jantz will be this year, Sam Richardson the next three. The only way Barnett sees another start at QB is if one of those two get hurt. Its not that hes a bad QB either, I wouldn't be worried about losing with him at the helm. I just personally feel the other two will be better.

1st all-time in single game completions. 5th best single game passing yards in school history, 3rd all-time in single game total offense.....but will never start another game at ISU with 3 seasons left.....priceless.

**RustShack** · 05-23-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by FootballinTexas

1st all-time in single game completions. 5th best single game passing yards in school history, 3rd all-time in single game total offense.....but will never start another game at ISU with 3 seasons left.....priceless.

If he could have come close to any of that in more than one game, then you have a case. Triple overtime helps pad your stats just a little. But even with that great game, he still managed to not do better than SJ in any passing categories... weird.

**ISUCY23** · 05-23-2012, 11:49 PM

And FootballinTexas and RustShack are at it again...

**FootballinTexas** · 05-24-2012, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by RustShack

If he could have come close to any of that in more than one game, then you have a case. Triple overtime helps pad your stats just a little. But even with that great game, he still managed to not do better than SJ in any passing categories... weird.

I agree, triple overtime does pad your stats. But that was Steeles amazing Iowa game. JB threw one pass in OT. I also agree SJ had better passing stats but he also played in more games. Your point is..SJ never bettered the Iowa game either so shut your trap.

**FootballinTexas** · 05-24-2012, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCY23

And FootballinTexas and RustShack are at it again...

I know. Isn't it awesome. And to think...I really like Steele. He's a pretty good athlete and decent QB. I guess this just means its getting close to football season. Plus, I blame CW for opening this can of worms. You're a great facilitator my man.