Quarterback Development

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Of course they are different. But for a true freshman closing on the #2 spot this quickly says a lot. Now he hasn't accomplished this. Your post just seemed to read as if it were a done deal that AA had the #2.

If true, it either says something really good about Peavey or it says something not so good about the level of competition that he faces, and I am not sure which is most correct.

And as of the close of spring ball, I was under the impression that AA was the #2.

[ChitownHawg]

If true, it either says something really good about Peavey or it says something not so good about the level of competition that he faces, and I am not sure which is most correct.

And as of the close of spring ball, I was under the impression that AA was the #2.

You are correct AA is #2. However, iirc CBB stated in a post Spring presser Peavey had closed the gap. Now I will say it is a dangerous thing to go off of my memory so take it for what it is worth. 

[texas tush hog]

I believe our last highly rated QB transferred out while our last highly rated All SECer transferred in.

Speaking of Tavarres Jackson and Ryan Mallet, good point.

[DoctorSusscrofa]

Are there any reliable statistics available showing how many QBs that transfer from one school to another become immediate starters?  It would be really interesting to know how many times a kid transfers out thinking he deserves to start this year and then immediately becomes the starter (even if it's after sitting out a year after transfer).

[Mike Irwin]

I thought at the conclusion of Spring Peavey was closing the gap on AA?

Actually the last two weeks of the spring Austin Allen separated himself from Peavey and closed the gap on Brandon Allen.

[Mike Irwin]

You are correct AA is #2. However, iirc CBB stated in a post Spring presser Peavey had closed the gap. Now I will say it is a dangerous thing to go off of my memory so take it for what it is worth. 

Bielema actually said that about Peavey during the 3rd week of the spring.

[ChitownHawg]

Actually the last two weeks of the spring Austin Allen separated himself from Peavey and closed the gap on Brandon Allen.

Bielema actually said that about Peavey during the 3rd week of the spring.

So I was right... then wrong. 

[Pig In The City]

It's easy to say as someone who didn't ever have the opportunity, but, I also think it's tied to players (not just QBs) leaving after their junior year. There is this mad rush to make the money (understandably so) that they don't think they can afford to be a backup someplace if they can start someplace else.

Once again, it's all about the money and it may eventually ruin the sport we all love.

You make a good point.  There is such a rush to create flash and visibility because that is what NFL owners are buying into right now.  I think things like this are always cyclical.  Once teams get burned by the Cams and the Johnny Footballs not materializing into great QBs like Manning, Brady, and others, it will swing the other way.

[Mike_e]

Or it could just be that good quarterbacks are good leaders and good leaders aren't very good followers. 

It's not that they are prima donnas it's that 'leadership' is an innate quality  they can't change anymore than they can change the color of their eyes.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Or it could just be that good quarterbacks are good leaders and good leaders aren't very good followers. 

It's not that they are prima donnas it's that 'leadership' is an innate quality  they can't change anymore than they can change the color of their eyes.

Yeah but even good or great leaders know that they have to learn as they move up the ladder. Problem is, some never achieve to the level that they should have because they think they already have developed skills and knowledge at a level that is well above their competition, when that may not be the same perception held by the coaching staff.

Sometimes, these kids grow impatient and transfer for what they perceive to be a better opportunity. Problem is, most transfers under these circumstances don't end up as well as they might have hoped. Patience is a virtue the vast majority of the time. JMO

[three hog night]

Actually the last two weeks of the spring Austin Allen separated himself from Peavey and closed the gap on Brandon Allen.

This ^^^^^