Richardson Should Be QB

[mitya51]

With all the trouble throwing a QB battle into the mix doesn't seem like the answer. It's the wrong focal point and it bothers me. Sam Richardson has proven that he has the talent. Benching him won't save the season and wastes experience building opportunity. Unless we land some incredible JUCO QB you know he will be QB next year. Unless he is taking a break to get healthy, which doesn't seem like the case, I think they should stick with Richardson.

 

[CycloneNorth]

I agree that Richardson is most likely the answer, but if he is not healthy we should not be throwing him out there.

 

[CycloneErik]

I'll bite. How has he proven that he has the talent?

He just might, but how is it proven?

 

[3TrueFans]

He's a​ quarterback.

 

[erikbj]

If they wanted to get him healthy they should have done it week 2

 

[ISU4Life]

I'll bite. How has he proven that he has the talent?

He just might, but how is it proven?

2013 Big 12 College Football Individual Statistics Leaders for Passing - ESPN

6th in total yards and tied for 3rd in TD's while being sacked 2-3 times more than any other QB in league play. All of this playing hurt. Everyone has their own definition of talent but I think he does have some.

 

[khardbored]

Why, is he not playing QB anymore?!?

Maybe he will move to the O-line ... I hear we are pretty weak there ... biggrin:

 

[CYme]

2013 Big 12 College Football Individual Statistics Leaders for Passing - ESPN

6th in total yards and tied for 3rd in TD's while being sacked 2-3 times more than any other QB in league play. All of this playing hurt. Everyone has their own definition of talent but I think he does have some.

While I do agree there is more talent than some acknowledge, those stats need to be analyzed a little more. 6th in total yards while 2nd in attempts. At the bottom for yards/attempt and completion percentage. I feel he could be 4-5 in rating in the conference (8th now) with a consistent line and without the injury. Being able to say that our QB could be 4-5 in the conference as a sophomore is good in my book.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I think Bundrage should play QB.

 

[IcSyU]

Adjusted QBR:
Petty: 93.6
Sams: 83.4
Webb: 80.2
Walsh: 74.9
McCoy: 73.1
Chelf: 71.3
Trickett: 67.2
Bell: 66.3
Richardson: 50.5
Waters: 48.0
Boykin: 33.1
Heaps: 23.1

Ouch.

 

[azepp]

Adjusted QBR:
Petty: 93.6
Sams: 83.4
Webb: 80.2
Walsh: 74.9
McCoy: 73.1
Chelf: 71.3
Trickett: 67.2
Bell: 66.3
Richardson: 50.5
Waters: 48.0
Boykin: 33.1
Heaps: 23.1

Ouch.

You forgot Rohach.

 

[Drive4cy]

I like Sam except for his 3rd down decision making. Takes off and runs too much in situations he has no chance to pick up the yardage and seems too willing to take sacks instead of trying to make a play. I understand you want to take care of the ball and avoid turnovers but you also need to make plays. Hard to judge him too harshly given our O-Line injuries but he's got plenty of room for improvement. Truth is, he probably shouldn't be starting right now as a RS Sophomore but after recruiting misses at the position he's the best we've got.

Not sure he's the problem or solution @ QB.

 

[Gunnerclone]

You forgot Rohach.

Think you have to at least have a .01 to get on the list

 

[CyFan61]

Not sure he's the problem or solution @ QB.

Given this team, he is far from the biggest problem that we have. I like Sam and I think that, if he gets healthy and continues to develop, he can make a solid starter for us in 2014 and 2015.

 

[mitya51]

I like Sam except for his 3rd down decision making. Takes off and runs too much in situations he has no chance to pick up the yardage and seems too willing to take sacks instead of trying to make a play. I understand you want to take care of the ball and avoid turnovers but you also need to make plays. Hard to judge him too harshly given our O-Line injuries but he's got plenty of room for improvement. Truth is, he probably shouldn't be starting right now as a RS Sophomore but after recruiting misses at the position he's the best we've got.

Not sure he's the problem or solution @ QB.

I think he showed much better decision making earlier in the season.

 

[dualthreat]

I honestly like what I've seen from SR. He has talent to be a top 3-5 QB in this league. At least before he graduates.

But i think grant rohach has the potential to be even better. Looks more solid in the pocket.

To no surprise to anyone on here, it frustrates me how so many cyclone fans on here are ready to abandon our OC, abandon our QBs, etc. We have some nice pieces to work with, and a shot at being pretty good in the next couple years.

It starts and ends with consistency with coaches and players. Building experience and leadership.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I honestly like what I've seen from SR. He has talent to be a top 3-5 QB in this league. At least before he graduates.

But i think grant rohach has the potential to be even better. Looks more solid in the pocket.

To no surprise to anyone on here, it frustrates me how so many cyclone fans on here are ready to abandon our OC, abandon our QBs, etc. We have some nice pieces to work with, and a shot at being pretty good in the next couple years.

It starts and ends with consistency with coaches and players. Building experience and leadership.

When I think of Mess, I do not think "nice piece."

 

[Wesley]

Looks like GR has the better arm and Sam has better wheels. This is tradeoff at this point. Neither one is setting the world on fire this year. Training for next year.

 

[Aclone]

When I think of Mess, I do not think "nice piece."

I guess everyone has a right to their own opinions.

I can't tell you guys how much I'd like to see a fully healthy quarterback playing behind a fully healthy line that's had a chance to gel together...

 

[psychlone99]

I like Sam except for his 3rd down decision making. Takes off and runs too much in situations he has no chance to pick up the yardage and seems too willing to take sacks instead of trying to make a play. I understand you want to take care of the ball and avoid turnovers but you also need to make plays.

I think he showed much better decision making earlier in the season.

I think this is the strongest evidence that the coaching has failed that position group. I agree entirely that SR seems out of sorts on 3rd down plays. He's become a bit of a hot mess (pun intended) on such plays. But he seemed to be a much better decision-maker/play-maker earlier in his short career. Now he seems to panic- flushes too early only to be tackled short; holds it too long only to be sacked; or throws off target. What happened?