Not a precision passer: Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick

by Kevan Lee on Nov 18, 2008 2:00 PM PST in WAC rivals Comment 9 comments

Isn't it a bummer when facts get in the way of clever headline alliteration?

Not for ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach it isn't. The college football guru threw facts out the window in his latest installment of his weekly column "On the Mark." Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick was the beneficiary.

Here it is again for the image averse:

The sophomore ran 16 times for 147 yards with two touchdowns and passed for 192 yards and one score in a 41-17 win over San Jose State.

Poor Mark Schlabach. He seems to have confused running backs and quarterback again. You see, for Kaepernick to be considered a "precision passer," he should probably be able to pass with precision. Is this not inherent in being a precision passer?

Yet instead of passing precisely in the Wolf Pack's game against San Jose State last Saturday, Kaepernick passed aimlessly, hitting on less than 50 percent of his throws. In fact, Kaepernick has not completed more than half of his tosses since October 11 in a game against New Mexico State.

So let's recap: Colin Kaepernick was named to Mark Schlabach's precision passer list for completing 48 percent of his passes.

Looks like Nathan Enderle is a shoo-in for next week.

Read more: On the Mark, Week 12 [ESPN.com]

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You and your "facts"

by Nick on Nov 18, 2008 2:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wait! ESPN doesn't look at facts? Does that mean that Fresno State is NOT going to a BCS bowl game?

by KYBronco on Nov 18, 2008 2:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Do you think Kaepernick would be a good runningback? Me neither. The strength of the Nevada run game w/ Lippincott/Taua is the only reason that Colin is able to get his yards. He possesses neither blazing speed or sick moves…the Nevada O is just good at misdirection that gets defenses WAY out of position.

by FightFightBSU on Nov 18, 2008 2:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

all i think of when i hear kaepernick is toothpick legs. Gives me the chills

by BSUBLUE on Nov 18, 2008 3:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

But if we apply what I call "the TCU effect" on Nevada…they get points for even playing against Mizzou and Texas Tech. Pay no attention to the two WAC losses behind the curtain.

by FightFightBSU on Nov 18, 2008 3:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I love all the build up the press is giving this game… sure…they are WAY tougher than Oregon…shit…they should have beaten Mizzou (just a bunch of fluke plays)… they could challenge ANY team in the country! The attention can only help us in the polls as we crush them 45-21 at their house (even tho it will be a de facto home game for us) – last td against our b-team in final 3 minutes.

by jahkass on Nov 18, 2008 10:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, all the hype Nevada is getting for this game is really beginning to piss me off.

http://boisestate.scout.com/2/812850.html

Some people aren't even giving Boise State a chance. Where was Nevada's greatness when New Mexico State beat them at home? NMSU pretty much contained Kaepernick. The same team the Broncos shut out.

I wish it were Saturday already.

by Jeremy on Nov 18, 2008 5:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

So, let me get this straight. Kaepernick barely completes half of his throws and Nevada's gameplan to beat the Bronco D is to…throw?

Too bad Kaepernick is NOT a precision passer. And even if he was, it wouldn't matter anyway.

Prepare to be "swyked!" Oh, and "Houted" too!

by Jeremy on Nov 19, 2008 4:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I can't wait for this game. Kaepernick will get throttled by Jeron johnson, the 2 you mentioned, and possibly some other freshmen for being on the wrong side of the tracks. Why do people keep saying Boise State can't handle the spread offense? What they should be saying is Quarterbacks that run the spread can't handle the Bronco secondary. I predict 17 points tops for UNR this time around.

by pretendhuman on Nov 19, 2008 11:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs