Nebraska lands Blaine Gabbert, the top QB recruit in the nation

[Huskerfan]

ESPN calls Blaine Gabbert the best prospect in years. Combine that with the best offensive line class in the country, and four verbals commitments from the Rivals Top 100, and the future for Nebraska is looking good. It also appears that NU is the only team in the Big 12 North with verbal commits from the Rivals Top 100.


GO BIG RED!

[Huskerfan]

Huge pickup for Huskers as QB Gabbert commits
Blaine Gabbert, ESPN's No. 1 quarterback prospect in the Class of 2008, has picked Nebraska, bigrednetwork.com reports. Several programs including Missouri, Iowa, Alabama and more were believed to be after the highly touted junior.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/briefingroom

[BigXIIpowercat]

Boner, dude! 

[Huskerfan]

Don't be jealous....just more evidence that Kansas State will never be in the same league as the Huskers. Guys like Gabbert are the same ones who will be torching your little purple Homocats in a couple of years. It's important to learn their names now, so that you'll recognize the guys dnacing in the endzone down there in Manhattan. 

[The Manhatter]

we have no evidence which suggest he won't be Matt Leinart and you have no evidence which suggests he won't be Ron Powlus.

congrats.

 

[Maxell]

You're right Hatter. I mean in the last recruiting class Nebraska took a 3 star QB named Patrick Witt that everyone says wasn't real good and he looked like a future first round draft pick this spring.

[McGrowlTowelZac]

I actually feel sorry for these kids who are being hoodwinked by Callahan...I wonder what he is paying these kids?

[BigXIIpowercat]

Look guy, if we want him we'll just have RP swing by his place...say about a month 'til signing day. Don't worry, he'll text you his decision.

[McGrowlTowelZac]

You're right Hatter. I mean in the last recruiting class Nebraska took a 3 star QB named Patrick Witt that everyone says wasn't real good and he looked like a future first round draft pick this spring.

You claiming 1st round draft pick based on some spring practices and a scrimmage?  

Wait, wait... Carson Coffman looked like the second coming based on his spring performance, and he's our back up!!!!

 

[970Cat]

Who will be coaching them by their senior seasons?

[waks]

 

[Maxell]

The kid is a freak both in terms of his physical abilities and his ability to learn and execute the offense. His learning curve has been on a more accelerated pace than most NFL rookies. The staff won't say it but he is far far better than they thought they were getting.

[waks]

Andrew Luck >>>> Blaine Gabbert. None of the big dogs were even after this scrub. Big Dogs = a team that appeared in a BCS bowl game last year (OU never offered).

[Maxell]

Tom Luginbill, Scouts Inc ESPN--Gabbert #1 QB in the country.

Evaluation: Gabbert is one of the best quarterbacks we have seen in the last three classes combined. He is the ideal blend of being a pocket passer and athlete woven all into one package, very much in the same mold as former Michigan State QB Drew Stanton. He has outstanding size, mobility and arm strength for a player at this stage and all the measurables you look for are present. Gabbert is a pocket passer with impressive overall touch, timing and accuracy. He gets good RPMs on the deep-out route and is able to fit the ball into some tight spots. He has a very smooth and relaxed throwing motion. Keeps the ball high while dropping and shows a compact, quick delivery. Mechanics are consistent, and he is a very confident passer -- stands tall, steps into his throws and is very balanced. Possesses a powerful downfield arm and demonstrates an array of different throws. He has a knack for zinging the skinny post, shows the touch to lay the ball in between linebackers and safeties and does an excellent job leading receievers on slants, crossing routes and digs. Also does a good job of recognizing coverages and leading his WRs to soft spots in zone. Sells pump-fakes and play-action fakes well -- is a good ball handler. What is so surprising about Gabbert when you look at him on the hoof is his impressive mobility and running skills. He is mobile and a threat to run. Is a dual-threat guy who can be very dangerous when he breaks contain. Shows some elusiveness as a runner. Also is a tough, competitive runner who knows where the first-down marker is when he takes off to run. Lacks explosiveness and initial burst but has deceptive speed. Coaches will feel he has very few, if any physical weaknesses. He is a unique prospect given his size and physical tools at this stage.

[waks]

You know you are reaching when you start looking towards ESPN for recruiting news.

[Iceberg]

BN/CF- Can you remind me the last big name QB UNL tried recruiting? Thats right, he is at K-State.

[Maxell]

And we see what happens to a QB that goes to Kansas State. Freeman is just awful right now and hasn't been coached up a bit.

[WilliamTheWildcat]

Helluva prospect.

[fatty fat fat]

Freeman does have a better big 12 record than Bill Callahan.

[WilliamTheWildcat]

The kid is a freak both in terms of his physical abilities and his ability to learn and execute the offense. His learning curve has been on a more accelerated pace than most NFL rookies. The staff won't say it but he is far far better than they thought they were getting.

I love nubb fans.  They never disappoint when it comes to hyperbole.

[mjrod]

This is an important message from the Management at KSUFANS.

This thread contains extremely large amounts of Nebraska Kool-Aid in it.  It has known hallucinogenic properties and causes increased euphoria and feelings of (unwarranted) superiority for those who are infected with it.   There are anecdotal reports of serious lapses in judgment and those who have been infected should not drive automobiles, trucks, forklifts, ice cream vans, or operate dangerous equipment.  Signs that someone may have ingested Nebraska Kool-aid are those that believe a recruit has capabilities before he plays in school, has been designated a first round draft pick, and shows talent well above his years, or all of these and before being coached by Bill Callahan.   There is no known antidote.  It appears to be highly contagious to other GBR and HUSKER fans.  It shows it's greatest epidemic reach during recruiting reports.  While it does not appear to be fatal, it has been known to cause mild irritation among those who are not infected, including headache, nausea or extreme hysterical laughing.  Some more violent cases of wild outbursts or vomiting from those who come in contact with infected people.   You may even be called "in denial" if you run into one.  The best course of action is to clear the area immediately, call your local hazmat team and have the individuals infected quarantined.  Some known responses that seem to negate the effects of the infected include "Harrison Beck" or "70-10".

Thank you for your attention.  Please, stay away from this thread.

Management.

[waks]

Ok, that was actually mildly humorous.

[ksuno1stunner]

A friend of mine was a teammate of Gabbert.  Says he's a tool.

[waks]

A friend of mine was a teammate of Gabbert.  Says he's a tool.

I heard he was a flamer.. 

[BMWJhawk]

Quick question:  Would K-State fans rather have Blaine Gabbert or Michael Beasley?

 

[waks]

Quick question:  Would K-State fans rather have Blaine Gabbert or Michael Beasley?

 

Stupid question. 

[ksuno1stunner]

Quick question:  Would K-State fans rather have Blaine Gabbert or Michael Beasley?

 

Arthur Brown.

[waks]

Quick question:  Would K-State fans rather have Blaine Gabbert or Michael Beasley?

 

Arthur Brown.

False.

[ksuno1stunner]

Quick question:  Would K-State fans rather have Blaine Gabbert or Michael Beasley?

 

Arthur Brown.

False.

Arthur would make a huge impact for 3 years.

[fatty fat fat]

Beasley.

#1/2 NBA draft pick = big-time.