Does Dekkers being a lefty affect how people may perceive his potential?

[Cydkar]

Yes, but, but ... that opposite-spiral thing!

He should really play Australian rules football

 

[Remo Gaggi]

I knew a nice woman when I lived in Wilson Hall back in the mid-70s. She was a lefty and was just as talented with her left hand as her roommate was with her right. It’s a non issue, it’s just about results, right?

 

[Acylum]

Lefties had it rough back in biblical times. I heard he has a chip on his shoulder over that.

 

[Tony Gunk]

Not worried until I see some study done that shows lefties have worse cognitive function. As others have said, I'm sure baseball loving lefties plays a role, as will lazy coaches at lower levels.

Side note, for some reason I feel like lefty basketball players are aesthetically more pleasing. Don't know why.

You mean like this?

 

[Farnsworth]

People forget someone Breece Hall’s age would’ve been two years old when that game happened. Time is flying lol

Well if I needed a reason to be depressed tonight thanks. That was my freshman year at ISU, where did time go.

 

[Farnsworth]

Will have to reverse the QB throwing going left or right thingie when watching. Defense guys "Don't let him run left, no, I mean right!"

There is a lot of annoying things about playing lefties in all sports, especially with muscle memory.

I say this as a lefty too.

My main sport was tennis then basketball (not that I was outstanding) but it was annoying as **** playing another lefty. Probably different for those high caliber athletes though.

 

[Aclone]

 

[RustShack]

I think Matt lienart was a lefty as well. I don’t know the math, but what is it, 95% of people are right handed? That’s an educated guess is probably off but probably not by much. A lot of lefties get into pitching. I could see a lefty effecting the defense more than the WR’s he practices with everyday. It’s also easier to find a RT than is is LT, so as long as we have a RT, LT is still important but not protect the blind side against the best pass rusher important.

 

[Aclone]

It’s also easier to find a RT than is is LT, so as long as we have a RT, LT is still important but not protect the blind side against the best pass rusher important.

Umm…with left handed QB’s, generally they flip the LT to the right side—as the blindside pass protector.

 

[FeedBreece]

Umm…with left handed QB’s, generally they flip the LT to the right side—as the blindside pass protector.

Would that mean Tyler Miller could be potentially flipping to the right side?

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Left handed-ness is only like 14% of the population if I remember correctly.

 

[IceCyIce]

One thing for darn sure if it’s 3rd of 4th down and less than a yard. We better not be in shotgun .

 

[engineer_doug]

Defensive coordinators may have a fit with defending roll out pass plays.

 

[cs6804]

Yeah, he’ll be fine. That’s like saying you can’t play QB if you have red hair.

They can't, its a known fact gingers are only good for kicking.

 

[cyclonehomer]

They can't, its a known fact gingers are only good for kicking.

I would be beside myself if ISU had an Andy Dalton behind center. Just bad vibes,

 

[83Clone]

I enjoy watching a lefthanded quarterback throw/release a ball. Wasn't Fran Tarkenton and Kenny Stabler left handed. In a way it has to impact the defense more than a receiver on the team.

Stabler yes Tarkenton no smh

 

[CYTUTT]

I love left handed people. My wife and several of my family members.

Not to stoke the bad juju fires, but…
Historically, the left side, and subsequently left-handedness, was considered negative in many cultures. The Latin word sinistra originally meant "left" but took on meanings of "evil" or "unlucky" by the Classical Latin era, and this double meaning survives in European derivatives of Latin, and in the English word "sinister".

It’s interesting, but Dekkers is going to be awesome, no matter his strong hand! Great athletes are just that, great.

 

[cyclone1209]

Lefty QB’s drive me nuts.

Steve Young has entered the chat..

 

[NWICY]

It sound ridiculous at first glance, but I think it’s something that’s legit to bring up. I think it largely goes unspoken and it’s understandable why.

But the reality is that there’s been very few leftys in recent years that have thrived at the collegiate or pro level. Tua is the only example I can think of from recent years. Otherwise you have to go back to your Tim Tebow’s of the world. (in which case, he almost shouldn’t count due to his unique style)

Does anyone else get stuck on thinking about this? I understand it definitely is unfair to the kid to judge him based on that trait. But there are significant factors in having a left handed QB you have to adjust for. The spin of the ball is the opposite, the entire offensive line essentially flips.

Personally I am pretty excited for Dekkers this year. But I can’t help but feel slightly uneasy about him, just due to previous track record on lefty’s in general. It almost feels like it bleeds into how I evaluate him as a player.

Yeah I think we should bench him before he starts a game this season.

 

[NWICY]

I don’t care what arm you throw with if you can casually throw the ball 2/3 length of the field with little effort at 17 years old…

I couldn't kick a ball that far .