Jantz should be done as the starter barring injury. It's not that he's not talented enough to start, its just that this team plays much better with the ball control offense that JB brings to the table. Jantz offers more reward but much more risk, if I were JB and didn't start I'd be gone.
Jantz should be done as the starter barring injury. It's not that he's not talented enough to start, its just that this team plays much better with the ball control offense that JB brings to the table. Jantz offers more reward but much more risk, if I were JB and didn't start I'd be gone.
Defense wasn't as good in the first 6 games as it was in the last 6.....don't forget about that.
Stats were pretty equal but JB has immeasurables that don't show up on the stat sheet. These are the things that separate players with equal or lesser talent (as some will say in comparing JB to Steele). Also, I think many will agree that as he "managed" the games he showed great leadership, composure, confidence, heart, and determination. Plus he exhibited great faith and trust in his teammates and vise versa. When a QB possesses these qualities, it's hard for a team not to play hard for him. So, if you're wondering why the team looked more efficient with a lesser QB out there, I would point to these qualities. I'm not saying Steele doesn't posses these qualities. I'm saying JB exhibited them and the team responded.
But a new OC could level the experience factor somewhat.Steele wasn't ready to start in the Big 12 IMO. It's unfortunate he was put in that situation but we didn't have much choice. I think you'll see him improved quite a bit, just like Barnett will be. I think it will take a lot for Jared to lose his starting spot but Jantz still has a chance.
I don't think Richardson will be a factor in 2012. Too soon and zero experience. I can't envision him beating out a healthy Steele or Jared.
I don't think so. Game experience is almost impossible to overvalue. You don't just throw it around -- you give it to your starter.the offense under Jared seemed to have fewer 3 and outs which helped the Cyclone Defense tremendously, Steele made some great plays and also won some games...my sense is if Steele was in the mix as an equal competitor for time, he would have gotten some snaps in late action vs Oklahoma to see what he could do and help reeastablish his confidence. Jared got the job presumably due to injury/ineffectiveness and kept it by winning some games and keeping his teams in other games. No reason to think that won't continue
I can probably see this. I think the OSU win gives JB the "if it's close it's JB" factor. A bowl victory would add to that.I think Jantz will have just as much of an opportunity to compete for the starting QB job as anyone. IMO though, it's JB's job to lose.
You know we can use Jantz as a game manager like we did with Barnett right? They knew Jantz has big time ability and tried getting that going. He was able to overcome his mistakes up until the point when he got hurt and couldn't play to his full potential.
Pretty much any QB that just steps on campus will struggle. They almost always get better after more experience and time in the system. There is no reason to think Jantz wont be better after another full year here learning everything. Hes a lot more raw than Barnett, and has the room to get a hell of a lot more better than what Barnett does.
I still don't buy that. It's a convenient excuse, but it's way too easy.
We saw offense and defense trade 3 and outs for 3 consecutive series in an early game. Following that, the offense went on a long, sustained drive which gave the defense plenty of rest. The D responded by giving up a quick touchdown.
The D helped kill off the Texas game before the offense even saw the field.
Early on, the defense was just way too soft. They didn't need the offense's help to collapse, and often collapsed while the offense was doing its part.