2016 QB Expectations

[stahawg]

Hey, I know this is all speculation but I would like to see several comments or expectations regarding who our next QB will be. Is Town really, really good?? Who on the roster is really showing coaches something special at practice or on the scout team? Is the assumption that we will have A Allen take over after Brandon? How is Story doing? Who will transfer??

[ricepig]

Not really a recruiting topic, is it?

[lefty08]

Not really a recruiting topic, is it?

Nope, nor is it original

[Theolesnort]

But there is this.... it is relevant, very much so.

[tophawg19]

I was a bit surprised to hear that Peavey has the strongest  Arm of all the qb's up there . but is taking longer to pick up all the playbook . i thought storey was supposed to be the big arm.

[IronHog]

I was a bit surprised to hear that Peavey has the strongest  Arm of all the qb's up there . but is taking longer to pick up all the playbook . i thought storey was supposed to be the big arm.

Story isn't a tremendously natural thrower of the football.......he's a big guy that kinda muscles the ball out there.....  if he cleans up his in the pocket mechanics a little he will improve but don't expect a real "live" arm.

QBs like Brady Quinn and Blane Gabbertt were very successful college QBs with similar arm talent.

[tophawg19]

that surprised me . i always heard he had a rocket. Peavey is the one that interests me the most . great arm, good mobility . hopefully the light comes on for him next year

[TomBigBeeHog]

that surprised me . i always heard he had a rocket. Peavey is the one that interests me the most . great arm, good mobility . hopefully the light comes on for him next year

I want to see what the California Kid brings to the table.

[redeye]

I don't know what to think, but you have to think that Town figures into the picture.  Based on the past, you'd have to say the same about Austin Allen and maybe even think he's the favorite to start.

Is Peavey the best QB for making plays after they break down?  If not, then who?

[scruf]

Is Peavey the best QB for making plays after they break down?  If not, then who?

He might be but then again, if you play a quarterback based on plays that constantly break down then QB is probably not your biggest issue.

[moto625]

A. Allen bc coach B always goes with  experience

[RazorPiggie]

A. Allen bc coach B always goes with  experience

CBB will go with the QB that gives them the best chance to win. Austin really doesn't have THAT much experience.

[RazorPiggie]

I was a bit surprised to hear that Peavey has the strongest  Arm of all the qb's up there . but is taking longer to pick up all the playbook . i thought storey was supposed to be the big arm.

Idk if it's the playbook or his accuracy no one has really said.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

A. Allen bc coach B always goes with  experience

Yeah like that time he started Joel Stave as a RS/FR over Danny O'Bien and 5th year SR Phillips. That was Sarcasm

That being said I believe Austin is currently the next best QB on campus

[stahawg]

Not original? I wrote it myself straight from my HAWG-Loving heart........why is that not original??  WPS!

[bigdaddyhawg]

A. Allen bc coach B always goes with  experience

That is his track record.  He likes the older guys who understand the system and don't tend to make mistakes.

I'm hopeful Enos will be a major player in the QB decision process.  I think he understands what is needed to produce a true balanced offense.

But IMO I think AA will prove to be the guy we want at QB.  IMO he's got more of the "it factor" than Brandon.  I think we'll be pleasantly surprised by our QB play next year.

[WorfHog]

Ricky Town 4 Heisman

[IronHog]

that surprised me . i always heard he had a rocket. Peavey is the one that interests me the most . great arm, good mobility . hopefully the light comes on for him next year

Story certainly has an adequate arm but not a big arm based on his film.  Big stout kid that looks the part.


From what I've seen Story and Town will be given every opportunity to seize the starters spot as they are the big high D1 types you need to win..... AA isn't as physically talented but has reputation as gamer and has experience.


That leaves Peavy as odd man out. 


Just opinion.  No inside knowledge.

[pondwater jack]

Storey can throw it 70 yards in the air.  Ive seen it.  Not on film. In person. I went to a game after I move to fort smith.  Ball on the 40. Close to halftime. He dropped back and flung it 70 yards into the endzone from the 30 or so. How much more do you need?

[ricepig]

Storey can throw it 70 yards in the air.  Ive seen it.  Not on film. In person. I went to a game after I move to fort smith.  Ball on the 40. Close to halftime. He dropped back and flung it 70 yards into the endzone from the 30 or so. How much more do you need?

Well, how far you throw it doesn't always equate arm strength, but it's good to know where we need to reach for a Hail Mary.

[nwahogfan1]

What do we really know.  Everything would have to be a guess.   Lets let it play out in the spring.

[IronHog]

Well, how far you throw it doesn't always equate arm strength, but it's good to know where we need to reach for a Hail Mary.

True, and the ability to get the ball out quick, on target, and with anticipation is far more important than raw velocity.

[bigdaddyhawg]

True, and the ability to get the ball out quick, on target, and with anticipation is far more important than raw velocity.

True, but the ability to stay cool under pressure, to see the bigger picture of what's going on with the defense, and the ability to truly lead an offensive football team are even more important.

[ricepig]

True, and the ability to get the ball out quick, on target, and with anticipation is far more important than raw velocity.

Usually the out thrown from the opposite hash mark on a rope is the best indication of arm strength. I look forward to next spring's practices, of course, after this season.

[IronHog]

True, but the ability to stay cool under pressure, to see the bigger picture of what's going on with the defense, and the ability to truly lead an offensive football team are even more important.

Sure is.


If it was based off arm talent and eye test Town would be starter in the spring.


Way more to playing QB than 7on7.

[Hey Super]

Nope, nor is it original

Well, we're just a bright and cheery bunch over here in the recruiting forum these days aren't we?

[PorkSoda]

since this is in the recruiting forum, are we recruiting any QB's that could be a factor?

[PorkSoda]

that surprised me . i always heard he had a rocket. Peavey is the one that interests me the most . great arm, good mobility . hopefully the light comes on for him next year

it will be interesting to see.  I would love to have an athletic QB to add a new dimension to our offense, but as Malzahn and Strong figured out, having an athlete play QB is not always the best choice.

[redeye]

He might be but then again, if you play a quarterback based on plays that constantly break down then QB is probably not your biggest issue.

True, but there's still value in having a QB who can make something out of nothing.  I don't think you start a QB based on that alone, but it should figure into the equation.

[hawgwash]

The GQBD will soon relegate the GSD to a distant memory.

[TexHog188]

Never. QB debates work themselves out once the season starts. Until all home game are in Fayetteville, the GSD lives on.

[PorcineSublime]

since this is in the recruiting forum, are we recruiting any QB's that could be a factor?

Kelly is supposed to be a Mallett type arm. Not as highly rated, but my be a contender in a couple of years.

[lasthog]

True, and the ability to get the ball out quick, on target, and with anticipation is far more important than raw velocity.

You make me think of Kenny Stabler. 

Never known as having great arm strength, he was extremely accurate and successful.  And despite his not having a cannon of an arm, he was considered a master of the long ball. (Preceding a loose summary from Wikipedia).

Plus he was the master of the forward fumble!