AA was one of the great, classy reps of ISU sports. But he was a pretty average QB. His numbers are pretty impressive but reflect the inflated numbers throughout college football during this offensive era. Many other ISU QBs were stronger in their eras compared to their conference QB peers, and many called for Tiller over AA when he struggled. The combined output of the offense under Jantz and Barnett has been an upgrade, maybe because of a better supporting cast and more experience under the system. Overall, post-Seneca our QB play has been at best above-average game managers who didn't lose games when they could fall back on a good defense. Bret Meyer was solid his first two years with a good defense to support him, and Barnett seems like a similar QB in terms of a good game manager. But to get to the next level we've gotta find someone who can be at least in the argument as an all-conference level QB. Here's to hoping someone can step up. You don't doubt their effort.
