QB Realization - Page 3

crazybuckfan40 · #31 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucklion

From watching, I think CK's success stemmed from learning early what he could do, and what he couldn't, and not trying to do too much himself. I don't think Troy grasps that yet, because I think he tries to do too much at certain times, and not enough at others (I don't mean he isn't trying, just that he doesn't step up and make the correct read, runs instead of throwing it away, etc.). He just doesn't seem comfortable out there, whereas CK seemed to be in complete control of himself and the situation. With that comfort in himself comes confidence from others, and with that confidence comes leadership.

That is the thing. The light went on for Krenzel, but right now it is just flickering for Smith.

BUCKYLE · #32 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tedginn05

i've seen it myself that it seems our offense plays better when Troy is in, i don't know what it is, but it is just we play better

I won't pretend to know what "it" is, but the rest of the team believes in TS. That, along with the coaches, is enough for me. Win or lose, this is TS's team. Muck Fichigan. The whole thing is, the players who play, and the coaches who coach think that TS is the person to lead this team, who am I to argue?

Nate · #33 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jlb1705

I don't necessarily support switching QBs, but am I the only one who thinks the whole "team responds better to Smith" thing is bull[censored] and a lame excuse?

Just so you know, if I was the coach of tOSU I would have had Zwick as the starting QB. My use of that statement is what I've observed over the past 2 years.

IMO, Zwich is the better QB. But even if Zwick had manned the QB position the entire year, I'm not sure if our record would be much different.

RMosack · #34 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 01:10 AM

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i've seen it myself that it seems our offense plays better when Troy is in, i don't know what it is, but it is just we play better

Sure, as evidenced by 10 points for the offense on the night. Of course, if you say that the offense gave PSU 7 points, that's a net three points with the great Smith under center.

That won't get it done, and it's hard to imagine the team could do any worse with any of the other three QBs on the roster.

jwinslow · #35 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RMosack

Sure, as evidenced by 10 points for the offense on the night. Of course, if you say that the offense gave PSU 7 points, that's a net three points with the great Smith under center.

That won't get it done, and it's hard to imagine the team could do any worse with any of the other three QBs on the roster.

boy that's brilliant. A guy with an average arm that has no experience is a guaranteed improvement (Boeckman)... not to mention a frosh who barely knows the playbook.

I'm sure disgruntled Florida fans posted the same dribble about the backup QBs at Florida after getting demolished by Alabama's D.

Watch next week and see how many yards "the type of offense soooo many want" (Michigan) does against this D.

NFBuck · #36 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 01:17 AM

There is a reason Jim Tressel is the coach of the Ohio State University football team. There is a reason he has won multiple National Championships and coached the only 14-0 team in NCAA div 1 history. There is a reason he is 43-9 @ tOSU. If he is starts Troy Smith over Justin Zwick...there is a reason.