I would like to point out to our Husker visitors...

[The Manhatter]

several of you commented how scouts, inc. was the bible of recruit evals since former college coaches watch workouts, practices, and game film and give grades.

Several of you have commented on how Patrick Witt looked really good this spring at Nebraska.

scouts inc. ranking for...

Patrick Witt = 75
Collin Klein = 75

thank you for your time.  you have been a great crowd.  be sure and tip your bartender on the way out.

 

[S. Parker]

I just made that comparison with Patrick Witt. I think Klein could be great for you.

[catinthehat]

witt also had atleast 8 offers and wa a 3 star.  how many offers for klein?

[The Manhatter]

witt also had atleast 8 offers and wa a 3 star.  how many offers for klein?

I see we're now back to the offers thing...just throw out the scouts,inc eval that was the bible yeterday.

don't care about the offers...roughly 30 QB's nationally have more than a few offers at the moment.  Like I said(for the sker hearing impaired)..Klein threw the ball approx. 9 times per game.  Not much for the coaches to evaluate.

congrats on Witt...the bible, according to you(depending on the day and convenience for the argument), says Klein just as good.

 

[Maxell]

When its all said and done and we look back on these recruiting rankings in about 3 years, Patrick Witt will be considered the most underrated recruit in the class of 2007 in the country. Spurrier didn't miss the boat on offering him though-he knew the kid had talent. 

I have some connections out in that area. I'll see what I can dig up on this kid.

[catinthehat]

what does spurrier know about qb's?  it isn't like he even had any good ones.  I think you need to trust madhatter on this one.   madhatter knows  spin spin spin.

 

[Huskerfan]

Witt looks like he might be a good one. Realistically though, he's one of 2-3 QBs that we have lined up each year that will be competing for the starting job. He's not the only guy we have. Nebraska situation at QB is a far better one than K-State's. In fact, Nebraska's situation at every position on the field is as well.

Thanks for playing though.

[Bullfn33]

Witt looks like he might be a good one. Realistically though, he's one of 2-3 QBs that we have lined up each year that will be competing for the starting job. He's not the only guy we have. Nebraska situation at QB is a far better one than K-State's. In fact, Nebraska's situation at every position on the field is as well.

Thanks for playing though.

Actually I'd have to disagree with this.  I'm glad we only have one legit guy for a QB.  After watching the QB shuffle nightmare occur during the 04 and 05 seasons with Meier, Webb and Evridge, I am glad we know who is going to be the guy.  It sucks when you have 3-4 relatively equal guys competing.  Whenever KSU has been successful, they have had 1 guy who they know will be the general, not a committee.     

[Maxell]

Different strokes for different folks I guess. Callahan's view is competition brings out the best.

[Huskerfan]

Actually I'd have to disagree with this.  I'm glad we only have one legit guy for a QB.  After watching the QB shuffle nightmare occur during the 04 and 05 seasons with Meier, Webb and Evridge, I am glad we know who is going to be the guy.  It sucks when you have 3-4 relatively equal guys competing.  Whenever KSU has been successful, they have had 1 guy who they know will be the general, not a committee.   

So what happens then if the "one legit guy" isn't that legit, or very good? What happens it he gets shaken up or hurt? The fact that NU is deeper at QB can't be seen as anything other than a strength. Having a legitimate competition for the position brings out the best in everyone and sharpens their skills for the season. Way to try to rationalize the lack of talent you have at the position though.

[FBWillie]

So what happens then if the "one legit guy" isn't that legit, or very good? What happens it he gets shaken up or hurt? The fact that NU is deeper at QB can't be seen as anything other than a strength. Having a legitimate competition for the position brings out the best in everyone and sharpens their skills for the season. Way to try to rationalize the lack of talent you have at the position though.

We used to think the same thing; and then we went through the entire Webb, Meier, Evridge ordeal....    That got us two seasons not going to a bowl game.  Let us know when you've reached the end of that stage.   It'll be fun reminiscing through that part of our lives when we realized that QB by committee for some reason doesn't work as great as you described above.

[JTKSU]

Different strokes for different folks I guess. Callahan's view is competition brings out the best.

The other prevailing school of thought is if you have three QB's, you have no QB's.  I was led to believe by all the Nubbs on this board that Keller was going to be a first round draft pick next year...Now it's Witt that looks like a first rounder.  And don't forget Blaine "I'm the best QB prospect in three years, even though I'm only a four star" Gabbert, who I'm sure would a first rounder this year if the NFL would only allow high schoolers to apply for the draft.  You might as well admit it.  The reason there is no clear favorite is because nobody as distanced themselves from the others, a sure sign of mediocrity.  But, then again, last year the only reason you all used so many RB's was because they were all so so good, right?

[Maxell]

Bjax seems to be doing just fine in Green Bay. Three years in the system to a probable NFL starter as a rookie. I would expect Marlon Lucky to follow suit and leave after this year as well. That's called developing players. There's a real good chance Keller is a first round pick next year. He has the physical tools and a year and a half in Callahan's system should allow him to take the next step in his QB development. The reason why you believe there is no favorite is because the competition is always ongoing under this staff. That's their philosophy. Can't argue too much against it.

[catzacker]

An NU QB battle is like two gods fighting it out for the #1 spot. 

[JTKSU]

Bjax seems to be doing just fine in Green Bay. Three years in the system to a probable NFL starter as a rookie. I would expect Marlon Lucky to follow suit and leave after this year as well. That's called developing players. There's a real good chance Keller is a first round pick next year. He has the physical tools and a year and a half in Callahan's system should allow him to take the next step in his QB development. The reason why you believe there is no favorite is because the competition is always ongoing under this staff. That's their philosophy. Can't argue too much against it.

You mean he's going to start over these legends of the gridiron?  Wow, I should certainly hope he's able to win the nod.  Then again, those guys from Northwestern, Kentucky, and Bowling Green are tough.

RB 30 Arliss Beach 5-10 222 23 2 Kentucky FA-06
RB 23 Noah Herron 5-11 218 25 3 Northwestern FA-05
RB 32 Brandon Jackson 5-10 212 21 R Nebraska D2-07
RB 34 Vernand Morency 5-10 212 27 3 Oklahoma State T-06 (HOU)
RB 28 P.J. Pope 5-9 212 23 2 Bowling Green FA-06
RB 42 DeShawn Wynn 5-10 232 23 R Florida D7a-07

[Pete]

An NU QB battle is like two gods fighting it out for the #1 spot. 

It's what causes "thunder."

[catinthehat]

"Actually I'd have to disagree with this.  I'm glad we only have one legit guy for a QB. "

thats a ksu fan for ya.

 "After watching the QB shuffle nightmare occur during the 04 and 05 seasons with Meier, Webb and Evridge, I am glad we know who is going to be the guy."

is that what your calling it?  a shuffle.  I call it kicking off a bunch of really good players who sweated blood for ksu

  "It sucks when you have 3-4 relatively equal guys competing."


yeah, give me the ksu situation where the #1 guy doesn't have to worry about anyone taking his job.  if anyone gets to close they will probaly get kicked off.  that way, he doesn't have to dig down deep and push himself.  that is why yo9u see him pee down his pants in games and fumble and throw picks.  because he isn't a man and he never will be because the job he has was gifted to him before he ever sent in his loi fax

   

[catinthehat]

We used to think the same thing; and then we went through the entire Webb, Meier, Evridge ordeal....    That got us two seasons not going to a bowl game.  Let us know when you've reached the end of that stage.   It'll be fun reminiscing through that part of our lives when we realized that QB by committee for some reason doesn't work as great as you described above."

huh?  who said anything about a qb by commitee aproach?  doing that would be having 1 qb come in for a couple series than bringing in anotehr one, then anotehr one.  that isn't what we are doing and that isn't what was mentioned above.  what was mentioned above was qb depth.  there is a differance between qb depth and qb by commitee.  that fact, makes your post above look pretty stupid.  not surprising though, heaing the ksu fans arguing that qb depth is not a good thing, since they have none.  dum uhh yeah, I would rather have only 1 qb, um ok

[waks]

Your obsession of all things KSU is really disturbing. I'm serious, seek therapy. Get some help. You don't have to live like this.

[Maxell]

Callahan will never go to a QB by committee approach. He said as much about a month ago on the radio. He wants his #1 QB getting most of the reps.

[JTKSU]

We used to think the same thing; and then we went through the entire Webb, Meier, Evridge ordeal....    That got us two seasons not going to a bowl game.  Let us know when you've reached the end of that stage.   It'll be fun reminiscing through that part of our lives when we realized that QB by committee for some reason doesn't work as great as you described above."

huh?  who said anything about a qb by commitee aproach?  doing that would be having 1 qb come in for a couple series than bringing in anotehr one, then anotehr one.  that isn't what we are doing and that isn't what was mentioned above.  what was mentioned above was qb depth.  there is a differance between qb depth and qb by commitee.  that fact, makes your post above look pretty stupid.  not surprising though, heaing the ksu fans arguing that qb depth is not a good thing, since they have none.  dum uhh yeah, I would rather have only 1 qb, um ok

You know what makes your post look stupid?  (Besides the horrible grammar and spelling.)  The fact that you haven't figured out how to use the "quote" function.  Look, it's right there in the top right of you screen.  Go ahead and give it a whirl, it's free.  Maybe quote this:  You are very sad and pathetic.  Anyone who spends that much time on a rival's message board proclaiming how great their team is and how bad our team is is pathetic.  Is makes me wonder what it is that you do with the other five hours of your day.  I mean, this leaves no time for a wife/girlfriend boyfriend/husband, no time for a job, not even enough time to stand in an alley and drink beers by a trash can with your friends.  I honestly think you spend more time thinking about our team than anyone else on this board.  My hat is off to you, you have truly proven just how sad the state of Nebraska football has become.  Someone get this guy his inflatable (and anatomically correct, I might add) Tom Osborne doll so he can get in a quickie before his mom calls him to bed.

[McGrowlTowelZac]

We used to think the same thing; and then we went through the entire Webb, Meier, Evridge ordeal....    That got us two seasons not going to a bowl game.  Let us know when you've reached the end of that stage.   It'll be fun reminiscing through that part of our lives when we realized that QB by committee for some reason doesn't work as great as you described above."

huh?  who said anything about a qb by commitee aproach?  doing that would be having 1 qb come in for a couple series than bringing in anotehr one, then anotehr one.  that isn't what we are doing and that isn't what was mentioned above.  what was mentioned above was qb depth.  there is a differance between qb depth and qb by commitee.  that fact, makes your post above look pretty stupid.  not surprising though, heaing the ksu fans arguing that qb depth is not a good thing, since they have none.  dum uhh yeah, I would rather have only 1 qb, um ok

You know what makes your post look stupid?  (Besides the horrible grammar and spelling.)  The fact that you haven't figured out how to use the "quote" function.  Look, it's right there in the top right of you screen.  Go ahead and give it a whirl, it's free.  Maybe quote this:  You are very sad and pathetic.  Anyone who spends that much time on a rival's message board proclaiming how great their team is and how bad our team is is pathetic.  Is makes me wonder what it is that you do with the other five hours of your day.  I mean, this leaves no time for a wife/girlfriend, no time for a job, not even enough time to stand in an alley and drink beers by a trash can with your friends.  I honestly think you spend more time thinking about our team than anyone else on this board.  My hat is off to you, you have truly proven just how sad the state of Nebraska football has become.  Someone get this guy his inflatable (and anatomically correct, I might add) Tom Osborne doll so he can get in a quickie before his mom calls him to bed.

He's gay

[JTKSU]

Fixed it for you.

[NorthChamps07]

Poor Nubbies!  If I recall Sam Keller > Zach Taylor.  If I recall, Zach had the job wrapped up this time last year.  Has Ganz improved that much or was Keller overrated?  I say Sam was overrated. Good luck in your quest for 2nd place versus Missouri.