Some posters here continue to bash Kyle Kempt. All he did today was threw over 300 + yard with 2 TD and no INT and completed 63% of his passes. He took over as the starting QB when this team desperately needed a QB and led his team to 8-5 record and a bowl win. Of course the naysayers will discredit his accomplishment and give all the credit to defense and receivers. He led this team to 3 wins against ranked teams and threw over 300 yard in a bowl game. How many ISU QBs have accomplish that in their career? All QBs have strengths and weaknesses. Kempt does not have a strong arm but he is a great leader and game manager. He has a better QB rating than Park and Norland but some posters here continue to bash him. Our coaching staffs believe Kempt gives a best chance to win games. Norland would have started if the coaching staffs thought he was the best option at QB. To some of our football experts on this board, Kempt sucks and it is better for this team to not have him next year even though he has done things that no other ISU QB has ever done before.
Kyle Kempt Bashing
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I like the guy but he was bailed out today many times. That being said his demeanor on the field is invaluable. If nothing else next year I hope he is a grad assistant.
I love Kempt. He's my favorite QB since Seneca and Sage. Statistically he's the best since them too. (maybe Meyer had some years I'd have to look it up, but nobody else recently)
Kempt had a great year, but I think even he would tell you he was shaky today.
Football is a team game and he had an important role, but let's not get carried away.
Football is a team game and he had an important role, but let's not get carried away.
Yeah, I don't get it. He doesn't throw the prettiest ball, but he wins.
Its because the defense was the reason we were able to get over the hump in so many games like today. Pointing that out doesn't mean people are bashing him. He does help with that though as he is more of a ball control quarterback. He is not uber-talented but definitely has leadership traits. He was the right choice to start today even if Park was available.
Well, the Big 12 coach of the year had him play. Seems to me CMC knows a lot more about coaching college football players than guys sitting and typing on a message board. The team won the game as a team today. Isn't that what we have been hoping for?
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Most wins in a season since 2000
4th bowl win in school history
First win over OU in almost 30 years
3 wins over ranked teams
Yeah, I'm not in a position to bash him, especially considering the circumstances he took over in.
4th bowl win in school history
First win over OU in almost 30 years
3 wins over ranked teams
Yeah, I'm not in a position to bash him, especially considering the circumstances he took over in.
He must be the luckiest QB in college football history. He completed over 65% of his passes and threw for 15 TD and only 3 INT. Yes, he gets bailed out sometimes but so as every QB. How many times Park overthrew receivers or threw into coverage but nothing bad happened?
Are you content with the Oline play? I mean, they don’t block all that well, but they win.
He’s a great story and kid, and we’re all appreciative of his efforts. But box score watching isn’t for everyone.
Yikes! I get your point but shouldn't we be happy that we WON the game and not about what some posters think. I know I am!!!
The difference is Kempt threw over 300 yard with 2 TD and no INT. That is a great stat for a QB. Kempt also provides good leadership which does not show up on a stat sheet.
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The kid's a winner and will continue to be one long after his playing days are over.
Dude led us to a win in Norman. He should never have to buy a beer again.
Are you disappointed in DM for his stats?
None of that happens for such an immobile and limited QB without good Oline play and great effort by WRs. Yet, almost everyone is fine with acknowledging that our Oline play left a lot of plays and yards on the field. The QB position is no different.
CycloneErik
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Kid's a winner but he has some very obvious limitations.
Game threads once the game starts are straight up cancer.
demoncore1031
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Yes, he has some limitations but he is the best option we had at QB position this season.
CycloneErik
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Dude's unquestionably a Cyclone legend.
