Tyler Bray at Tennessee was a twig when he was a Freshman but I'm not sure how there O line situation was. Heard on Rivals that Dillon may be an early enroller, no confirmation though.Originally Posted by HouBuff
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Lets not act like one exception proves the rule. Dillon needs to add 30 pounds, if not more. Hopefully he arrives at around 200.
Besides, the kid plays crappy ass private league football in high school, no way will he be ready as a true freshman.
I'm in no way saying he doesn't need to gain weight, because he does but that shouldn't be the biggest worry. The biggest worry should be his tendency to throw interceptions.
He'll get a chance to compete. Ideally, you don't want your QB starting before his 3rd or 4th year. I hope we get there soon.
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I dunno, good QB's seem to usually be starting by their 2nd or 3rd years it seems. Darian Hagan (by default, but he looked great in soph year), Kordell Stewart, Tim Tebow, Vince Young, Terrell Pryor, Tommie Frazier, Peyton Manning, Josh Freeman are just a few of many great QB's who started young. I think if they have been starters or playing a lot early it only makes them and your team better when they are upperclassmen.
It limits you when they're younger, though. I look at the Wisconsin model. Consider that we're playing a pro style and all the guys you mention are running QBs except for Manning, who may be the best passer in the history of football. Sure, if we have a special player like a Bradford or Luck then I'm ok with him starting as a 1st of 2nd year guy with the knowledge that he'll probably have us challenging for a national championship the next 2 seasons. But for the most part, I think that even a guy as highly rated as Connor Wood starting as a RS-Soph is the quickest I want to turn the team over to a QB.
From what i have seen from tape, Dillon is further along in terms of footwork than Connor Wood. Wood struggled at the Texas spring game. But both guys will improve and be players for CU. Both QB fit our system. It is easier for the likes of Kordell Stewart , Tim Tebow to earn early playing time, because they rely mostly on athlethicsm. Not every system or situation is the same. I want Dillon to come to CU learn the playbook, hit the gym, get his grades inorder, and he should be ready to compete as a red shirt sophmore, there is no rush.
Last edited by bigbang; 09-29-2011 at 05:58 PM.
Is footwork really that important at the college level?
I think so. Particularly since this is a pro-type offense where the qb is taking snaps from under center -- it demands much more precision. Footwork is a key component.
We should have listened to Colorado fans.
It makes a big difference for pass protection that a QB is getting to the right depth at the right time. That also has a big impact on throwing on time for routes.
Beyond the drop, knowing how to slide within the pocket avoids sacks and buys time for big plays. Tom Brady, one of the most immobile QBs I've ever seen, is also one of the best I've ever seen at this.
Finally, stepping into throws and squaring to the target does a ton for both accuracy and velocity.
I'd probably say that you play QB with your feet as much as your arm.
good answer
Exhibit A) Tyler Hansen throwing leaning backwards off of one foot.
For a TD to Clemons.
Total luck. I still can't believe it came down.
Very lucky. Probably should have been picked.
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