Who do the Fans want as Starting QB?

Who do you want as Starting QB?

  • Steele Jantz

    Votes: 98 31.6%
  • Jared Barnett

    Votes: 128 41.3%
  • Sam Richardson

    Votes: 37 11.9%
  • Derp

    Votes: 6 1.9%
  • Derp-a-derp

    Votes: 10 3.2%
  • Derp, derp, GOOSE!

    Votes: 8 2.6%
  • Derp-eche Mode

    Votes: 7 2.3%
  • The Derp-artment of Homeland Security

    Votes: 1 0.3%
  • Derp-aul University

    Votes: 6 1.9%
  • Scarface Director: Brian DerP-alma

    Votes: 1 0.3%
  • Debbie Derps Dallas

    Votes: 8 2.6%

  • Total voters
    310

cyhiphopp

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Actually I change my vote.

I want a hybrid of Jantz arm, Barnetts head, and Shontrelles legs.

Hey, you asked what we wanted right?
 

KMAC_ATTACK

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Whoever gives us the best chance to win, but...

I'm not basing this on any facts, I just have a feeling Steele's injury bothered him more than we know and we've yet to see the best he can do.

Ruxy....Not to bash anyone, but, steele must have gotten hurt against UNI then....after all he was below 50% on the day, and finished with under 200 yards passing with 40 attempts and also made the decision that he would run the ball 20 times. That means he put the ball in his own hands 60 times....you can speculate as well as me on that quantity of touches....

But, he had 3 interceptions in those attempts, which, for the season, was about right around his average. I really liked Jantz when he would make his reads and not force it. Problem is, a player with his flare, always thinks they can make the play - even if it is a huge risk. Those risks in football usually equal points!!!!!

I only hope one of the two have matured into the position - if that happens we will be fine, both have all the tools to be not only good, but, very good/great in this scheme.

Good Luck guys.
 
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PabloDiablo

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Too many questions surface for me when asking this question. A. Is one more year in the offense enough to improve the decision making of SJ? B. Is one more year of hitting the weights helping with JBs arm strength? C. Has Mess helped out SJ or JB more with mechanics issues related to inaccuracy? D. Has the O-line become better at facing the blitz, therein creating more time for the QB and potentially leading to fewer TOs? E. Will the simplified playbook help the gunslinger SJ who is prone to TO due to decision making mistakes or the heady JB who lacks physical attributes needed to make all the throws?

So,
1. If A>B then SJ.
2. If B>A then JB.
If yes to D then refer to 1 and 2 but take into account JBs pocket presense being > SJs. Therefore improved line play may help SJ more.
IF C is equal for both JB and SJ then it can be eliminated. If improvement is seen that is greater for either party then they hold the advantage and you may refer again to 1 and 2.
My answer to E would be SJ.

This information may add the theory of improvement, which may lead us to answer one being more true than 2, and as was proven above if A>B then go with Jantz.

So.. there you go:jimlad:
 

3TrueFans

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Too many questions surface for me when asking this question. A. Is one more year in the offense enough to improve the decision making of SJ? B. Is one more year of hitting the weights helping with JBs arm strength? C. Has Mess helped out SJ or JB more with mechanics issues related to inaccuracy? D. Has the O-line become better at facing the blitz, therein creating more time for the QB and potentially leading to fewer TOs? E. Will the simplified playbook help the gunslinger SJ who is prone to TO due to decision making mistakes or the heady JB who lacks physical attributes needed to make all the throws?

So,
1. If A>B then SJ.
2. If B>A then JB.
If yes to D then refer to 1 and 2 but take into account JBs pocket presense being > SJs. Therefore improved line play may help SJ more.
IF C is equal for both JB and SJ then it can be eliminated. If improvement is seen that is greater for either party then they hold the advantage and you may refer again to 1 and 2.
My answer to E would be SJ.

This information may add the theory of improvement, which may lead us to answer one being more true than 2, and as was proven above if A>B then go with Jantz.

So.. there you go:jimlad:
You didn't carry the 1.
 

Drive4cy

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I prefer Barnett but I like Steele too. Honestly, neither one has proven to be particularly great so I'm not worried about the QB thing this time around. They are so even overall that it won't matter much who starts and who doesn't. I look for both guys to play in the fall.

Whatever happens, I hope eventually we pick 1 guy and stick with him. I can't stand the musical chairs at QB.
 

cyhiphopp

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Too many questions surface for me when asking this question. A. Is one more year in the offense enough to improve the decision making of SJ? B. Is one more year of hitting the weights helping with JBs arm strength? C. Has Mess helped out SJ or JB more with mechanics issues related to inaccuracy? D. Has the O-line become better at facing the blitz, therein creating more time for the QB and potentially leading to fewer TOs? E. Will the simplified playbook help the gunslinger SJ who is prone to TO due to decision making mistakes or the heady JB who lacks physical attributes needed to make all the throws?

So,
1. If A>B then SJ.
2. If B>A then JB.
If yes to D then refer to 1 and 2 but take into account JBs pocket presense being > SJs. Therefore improved line play may help SJ more.
IF C is equal for both JB and SJ then it can be eliminated. If improvement is seen that is greater for either party then they hold the advantage and you may refer again to 1 and 2.
My answer to E would be SJ.

This information may add the theory of improvement, which may lead us to answer one being more true than 2, and as was proven above if A>B then go with Jantz.

So.. there you go:jimlad:



IT'S SCIENCE!!!!
 
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State43

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Jantz, he makes me feel as if we could score at any moment. I truely feel having a half season of D1 under his belt, his nerves should be much better causing less turnovers. I am sure getting benched half a season and watching your treamate shock the world by knocking off the #2 team in the nation has to be a big motivator. Remember, Barnett had an extra year in the system to learn the ropes, now Jantz should be on a more even ground.
To sum up, it's jantz's job to lose as long as he keeps his head on straight. If he is still all over the place, Barnett take it.
 

State43

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IT'S SCIENCE!!!!
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awd4cy

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Jantz, he makes me feel as if we could score at any moment. I truely feel having a half season of D1 under his belt, his nerves should be much better causing less turnovers. I am sure getting benched half a season and watching your treamate shock the world by knocking off the #2 team in the nation has to be a big motivator. Remember, Barnett had an extra year in the system to learn the ropes, now Jantz should be on a more even ground.
To sum up, it's jantz's job to lose as long as he keeps his head on straight. If he is still all over the place, Barnett take it.
Wrong... It's Brett Bueker's job to lose.
 

cyhiphopp

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I think both jantz and Barnett will improve before fall.
I also think it's highly possible that Jantz will show a lot of the qualities that got him the starting job last fall.
However, the coaches have several examples showing how Jantz performs with the bullets flying and they may take that into account.
 

WalkingCY

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Personally, I like Barnett. He looked like crap in the bowl game, but I still think he played better in the five games he started than Jantz did in the seven he started.

Barnett seems to have the players respect, which means a lot. He might not be quite as athletic as Jantz, but I think he's overall the better QB as a sophomore than Jantz is as a senior.


agree here.
 

00clone

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Jantz, he makes me feel as if we could score at any moment. I truely feel having a half season of D1 under his belt, his nerves should be much better causing less turnovers. I am sure getting benched half a season and watching your treamate shock the world by knocking off the #2 team in the nation has to be a big motivator. Remember, Barnett had an extra year in the system to learn the ropes, now Jantz should be on a more even ground.
To sum up, it's jantz's job to lose as long as he keeps his head on straight. If he is still all over the place, Barnett take it.

I think CW put it best (hey, maybe I'll get a derp too, but I think he nailed it). Jantz is Favre: He can put one in the endzone on any play, and he can put one in the defense's hands on any play. Barnett isn't as flashy, but he's not as likely to make you want to gouge your eyeballs out with a dull soup spoon either.