Even Dora the Explorer would have been proud of the Fiesta last night. An embattled Big Ten Team against the shinny new and explosive Texas Longhorns. It was was scheduled to be a blow out but came out as a last second thriller. Both teams held slim leads in the second half, before Texas's Junior QB threw a touchdown pass with 16 seconds left in the game.
What was the difference? "Running QB's make first downs, throwing QB's throw touchdowns".
First off, let me say that Terrelle Pryor is a "Freak". Being 6"6 and having speed like that is just crazy good. We also have to remember he is a freshmen and most freshmen don't start their college careers with the throwing accuracy and knowledge of Joe Montana. We all remember Colt's first game against OSU. It wasn't pretty either.
The difference is being able to make the throws that you need out of a QB. TP will get there, but he isn't there yet. We sometimes get blinded by "unbelievable" talents like Pryor, who is an amazing athlete but right now is more running back then quarterback. Why is it that some guys come out of high school a more polished passer then others? Are they so good at running the ball, they don't need to pass in High School? If that is true, those coaches are doing a dis-service to the Kevin Newsome's and Russell Shepard's of the world.
Either way, we all want a perfect QB. He has to have a strong arm, make great decisions, throws the ball accurately, and has the ability to make a first down with his feet when there is nobody open. I believe a QB has to be a better passer then runner. I know Pat White and Vince Young would disagree, but if your going to win consistently in today's football environment, your QB has to be a weapon with his arm first.
I think Colt McCoy is a very nice mix of both and you saw that on display in the 4th quarter. When TP gets older and wiser, he might be in the same position.
BTW: What took "the Vest" so long to use both QB's this year? I know it didn't always work well, but when it's third a long, Todd Boeckman gives the Buckeyes the best chance to throw for a first down.
As Michigan fans we are all holding our breath that Tate "the future" Forcier is just like McCoy.
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