Who's number 2?
by orangecircus on Aug 24, 2009 12:47 PM PDT
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PrintAfter watching the scrimmage on Friday, one thing seemed apparent to me. Joe Southwick is a good quarterback. Especially for a true freshman. I can honestly say that at times, he looked better than Mike Coughlin.
Now here's my question. Are you confident in MC as the number 2 QB? Personally, I'm not, and judging by the amount of playing time that Joe Southwick got, Coach Pete may not be either.
Nothing against MC. I've heard he's a great guy, and I'm sure plays a big role on the team. However, I've never been impressed with his throws (has he even heard of 'touch'?) or his confidence/decision making.
Southwick, on the other hand, looked quite comfortable on Friday, completing the highest percentage of passes for any quarterback. I was impressed with how smooth and in control he looked, and some of his throws were beautiful.
Obviously Coughlin has a better grasp of the offense, and will be the first one off the bench should (Heaven Forbid!) Kellen get hurt. But it is my personal opinion that if Coach Pete sees that MC's not getting things done, he won't hesitate to pull Southwick's redshirt.
What do you think?
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Who are the two people who think Southwick should be starting? I WANT NAMES
I voted “b.” And, apparently, I’m in the minority. Watching Coughlin just made me feel very good about the Broncos’ backup situation this season. That beautiful pass he threw to Efaw in the first scrimmage was starter material.
"Never let anyone sign your checks!" - Harvey Bushkin
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They are hoping that we will be down to our #3 QB…you know… to make sure that we know how they felt. And to give them the advantage, and so one of them can make a late hit that brings in Tamburo…you know that old chestnut.
I cannot confirm nor deny the possibility that I am Kellen Moore.
by OBNUG Intern on Aug 25, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Southwick>Coughlin
In my opinion, though to pull Southwicks redshirt at any point this year (unless BOTH QBs go down) would be foolish. Ideally I think the Bronco coaching staff is looking for Southwick to take over as a Redshirt-Junior (barring any unforseen Kellsy-like freshman come and take the job from him) and I don’t know about the rest of you guys but I can deal with a two year starting QB a lot better than a one year starting QB (Taylor Tharpe anyone?)
Final Verdict: Southwick is better but Coughlin is capable enough to run the offense as a back-up
Southwick is good, Coughlin is still better
So far I’m impressed with Southwick’s scrimmages. He did well in both…for a true freshman. Sorry to say he’s not ready for the real thing yet. If something happened to Moore, I want Coughlin there to back him up. No need to hurry the two freshman. Once Moore is gone there will be plenty of competition for another QB battle.
Watch out BCS...soon Boise State will be National Champs.
Let's face it...
With Southwick a red-shirt freshman, and Kellen a sophomore, if I am Coughlin entering my junior year, I’ve got to realize my chances of being a starter are slim to none. Southwick has the time to establish himself as a solid number 2 behind Kellen for several years to come. It’s kind of like the Bush Hamden situation. As a coach, you want to recognize the hard work and effort your back up QB’s have put into your program, but you also need to have the guys on the field who will give you be best chance to win. I predict that next year, Southwick will win the number 2 spot. If I’m Coughlin, i’ve got to be considering a transfer maybe.
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