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In-Depth Depth Chart
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Quarterbacks …
Fall “Pencil” Depth Chart:
1. Steven Montez, Jr.
2. Sam Noyer, So. … or … Tyler Lytle, R-Fr.
4. Blake Stenstrom, Fr.
5. Josh Goldin, So.
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By the Numbers (2017):
— Steven Montez … 228-377 for 2,975 yards … 18 touchdowns; nine interceptions
— Sam Noyer … 13-27 for 119 yards … no touchdowns; no interceptions
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Reasons to be excited:
— The rest of the college football world doesn’t seem to have a great opinion of Steven Montez. Athlon, for example, rated Montez the 8th-best quarterback … in the Pac-12.
The Buff Nation, knows Montez is capable of more than inconsistency. The physical tools are clearly present – it’s now a mental game.
“I’m excited for Steven, just because he’s played a lot of football now in our offense and he knows what’s expected of him, from (head coach Mike MacIntyre), from myself, from his teammates,” CU co-offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini told the Daily Camera. “I’ve been watching that guy put on muscle, put on size and he’s got himself in really good shape.”
If Steven Montez can consistently be the quarterback Buff fans have seen on occasion the past two seasons … the 2018 campaign could be special.
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— Fall Camp will also be a battle for the backup position. Sam Noyer is the sophomore, but Tyler Lytle graduated early, and has been with the team since January, 2017. Both were a full go for spring practices, and both have had an opportunity to impress the coaches over the past two springs.
“I think it’s going to be a great competition with Sam and Tyler, and you’ve got Blake Stenstrom in the mix,” offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini said. “Those are really good players.
“What’s great about the way we practice is our quarterbacks get a lot of reps. They’re going to get a lot of throws, a lot of visuals.”
It seems as if the quarterback roster is being upgraded each season. Tyler Lytle was more hyped than Sam Noyer … true freshman Blake Stenstrom is a Denver kid with worlds of potential … and Monument’s Ty Evans (Class of 2019 who participated in the Elite 11 competition this summer) is rendering Buff fans giddy with excitement.
The future at the quarterback position is bright at Colorado … Darrin Chiaverini, Kurt Roper & Co. just have to get the most out of it so that the team can be successful.
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Reasons for concern:
— Colorado named seven team captains for this fall. Normally, there are six, but the players convinced the coaches that that the 2018 Buff team needed seven.
None of them are named Steven Montez.
The means by which CU chooses its captains is unique. The coaches leave the room, and each player who believes they have what it takes to be a captain steps forward. The team then has an open and honest discussion about which of the candidates meets the criteria of a captain.
The Buffs went through the process in July, and came up with seven names of players who had earned the votes of their peers.
None of them were named Steven Montez.
Is it required that a quarterback be named captain? Of course not.
Does Steven Montez have to have the leadership skills of Sefo Liufau or Phillip Lindsay to lead the team to victories? Not necessarily.
Was the vote for captains a sign that Montez does not have the confidence of his teammates? Perhaps; perhaps not.
But it did raise some eyebrows …
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Bottom Line …
CU’s bottom line: The Buffs need to post a winning record and prove to the nation that the Buffs are back.
No player on the roster will play a greater role in deciding CU’s fate than will Steven Montez.
As Montez goes, so will go the Buffs.
Darrin Chiaverini, who has coached NFL talent (Davis Webb; Patrick Mahomes), is now in charge of the play-calling.
Kurt Roper, quarterbacks guru, has been brought in to tutor Montez to make the most of his potential.
“I’m excited to see him compete this fall,” said Chiaverini of Montez. “Going through the kind of season he went through last year, the ups and downs that he went through, it helps you mature as a quarterback, too. I’m excited to see his maturation process, as well.”
Will the Montez who became the first Buff to post a 300-yard passing/100-yard rushing game, the first to post three-consecutive 300-yard passing games, and a school-record 172 consecutive passes without an interception be the Montez of 2018? Or will it be the Montez who led the Buffs to a paltry 26.8 points per game in 2017 (11th in the Pac-12), the Montez who made mistakes in big games and was pulled in a disastrous shutout loss to Washington State last November?
We’ll find out, starting August 31st …
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Stuart
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In-Depth Depth Chart
—
Quarterbacks …
Fall “Pencil” Depth Chart:
1. Steven Montez, Jr.
2. Sam Noyer, So. … or … Tyler Lytle, R-Fr.
4. Blake Stenstrom, Fr.
5. Josh Goldin, So.
—
By the Numbers (2017):
— Steven Montez … 228-377 for 2,975 yards … 18 touchdowns; nine interceptions
— Sam Noyer … 13-27 for 119 yards … no touchdowns; no interceptions
—
Reasons to be excited:
— The rest of the college football world doesn’t seem to have a great opinion of Steven Montez. Athlon, for example, rated Montez the 8th-best quarterback … in the Pac-12.
The Buff Nation, knows Montez is capable of more than inconsistency. The physical tools are clearly present – it’s now a mental game.
“I’m excited for Steven, just because he’s played a lot of football now in our offense and he knows what’s expected of him, from (head coach Mike MacIntyre), from myself, from his teammates,” CU co-offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini told the Daily Camera. “I’ve been watching that guy put on muscle, put on size and he’s got himself in really good shape.”
If Steven Montez can consistently be the quarterback Buff fans have seen on occasion the past two seasons … the 2018 campaign could be special.
—
— Fall Camp will also be a battle for the backup position. Sam Noyer is the sophomore, but Tyler Lytle graduated early, and has been with the team since January, 2017. Both were a full go for spring practices, and both have had an opportunity to impress the coaches over the past two springs.
“I think it’s going to be a great competition with Sam and Tyler, and you’ve got Blake Stenstrom in the mix,” offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini said. “Those are really good players.
“What’s great about the way we practice is our quarterbacks get a lot of reps. They’re going to get a lot of throws, a lot of visuals.”
It seems as if the quarterback roster is being upgraded each season. Tyler Lytle was more hyped than Sam Noyer … true freshman Blake Stenstrom is a Denver kid with worlds of potential … and Monument’s Ty Evans (Class of 2019 who participated in the Elite 11 competition this summer) is rendering Buff fans giddy with excitement.
The future at the quarterback position is bright at Colorado … Darrin Chiaverini, Kurt Roper & Co. just have to get the most out of it so that the team can be successful.
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Reasons for concern:
— Colorado named seven team captains for this fall. Normally, there are six, but the players convinced the coaches that that the 2018 Buff team needed seven.
None of them are named Steven Montez.
The means by which CU chooses its captains is unique. The coaches leave the room, and each player who believes they have what it takes to be a captain steps forward. The team then has an open and honest discussion about which of the candidates meets the criteria of a captain.
The Buffs went through the process in July, and came up with seven names of players who had earned the votes of their peers.
None of them were named Steven Montez.
Is it required that a quarterback be named captain? Of course not.
Does Steven Montez have to have the leadership skills of Sefo Liufau or Phillip Lindsay to lead the team to victories? Not necessarily.
Was the vote for captains a sign that Montez does not have the confidence of his teammates? Perhaps; perhaps not.
But it did raise some eyebrows …
—
Bottom Line …
CU’s bottom line: The Buffs need to post a winning record and prove to the nation that the Buffs are back.
No player on the roster will play a greater role in deciding CU’s fate than will Steven Montez.
As Montez goes, so will go the Buffs.
Darrin Chiaverini, who has coached NFL talent (Davis Webb; Patrick Mahomes), is now in charge of the play-calling.
Kurt Roper, quarterbacks guru, has been brought in to tutor Montez to make the most of his potential.
“I’m excited to see him compete this fall,” said Chiaverini of Montez. “Going through the kind of season he went through last year, the ups and downs that he went through, it helps you mature as a quarterback, too. I’m excited to see his maturation process, as well.”
Will the Montez who became the first Buff to post a 300-yard passing/100-yard rushing game, the first to post three-consecutive 300-yard passing games, and a school-record 172 consecutive passes without an interception be the Montez of 2018? Or will it be the Montez who led the Buffs to a paltry 26.8 points per game in 2017 (11th in the Pac-12), the Montez who made mistakes in big games and was pulled in a disastrous shutout loss to Washington State last November?
We’ll find out, starting August 31st …
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Stuart
Continue reading...