QB Joe Bauserman (official thread)

[Yertle]

I know we are all COMPLETELY aware of this already, but I'd like to remind everyone that Bauserman's 2010 stats are nothing to sneeze at.

A 72.7 completion percentage (16 for 22), with 174 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, and a rating of 160.1. Granted, this is in mop up duty against over-powered teams (which is why he's in mop up duty...), but it's not like his good performance is isolated to spring games against the number 2's.

Like the most of us, my heart is leaning on Braxton as the most exciting QB for 2011 and has the most potential to give the Bucks a W. But, it's tough to argue with stats. And the stats say Bauserman is no slouch out there.

 

[southcampus]

When he came in against Illinois, I thought we were doomed. With reps at 1st team and more prep I think he'll be just fine.

 

[cincibuck]

When he came in against Illinois, I thought we were doomed. With reps at 1st team and more prep I think he'll be just fine.

My own thoughts are that Bauserman will start until Miami or Michigan State, at which point in time the need to have a QB who can escape the rush will be more important. Not unlike Boeckman - TP just three seasons back.

 

[79Redmen]

Spring games

Re-watched the 2010 and 2011 spring games. Joe threw some real nice balls in 2010; and did ok 2011. If he can give confidence and lead, he could really surprise his critics.

(The most impressive player on the field, IMO, was Boom; and I have not been a big Boom fan -- but he looked all-pro compared to the younger running backs. Posey looked great too.)

If the O-Line performs, and if the play calling is aggressive, and if the young running backs live up to their potential, then Braxton, Joe, Kenny, or Taylor should be able to lead us to a championship year. Think they might utilize Braxton similarly to how Florida used Tebow when he was a freshman. I actually was expecting Kenny or Taylor to transfer by this time.

 

[neilmj]

I can vouge for his basketball skills. He runs A court down at the R Pac in the winter. Beast.

I play at the RPAC about 4 times a week during the school year for the last two years. Haven't seem him once. Eddie Days though :)

 

[Poe McKnoe]

I play at the RPAC about 4 times a week during the school year for the last two years. Haven't seem him once. Eddie Days though :)

Cool story.

 

[OSUK]

if the play calling is aggressive

We are The Ohio State University and Fickell is a Tressel disciple. I wouldn't expect 40 balls in the air. :)

I expect Joe to be out there on 9/3 and I will be pulling for him to do great. That being said, if he is starting @ Nebraska, I'll be shocked.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I know we are all COMPLETELY aware of this already, but I'd like to remind everyone that Bauserman's 2010 stats are nothing to sneeze at.

A 72.7 completion percentage (16 for 22), with 174 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, and a rating of 160.1. Granted, this is in mop up duty against over-powered teams (which is why he's in mop up duty...), but it's not like his good performance is isolated to spring games against the number 2's.

Here are his stats:

Marshall: .. 1-2-0, ... 2 yards .. 0 TD ... 58.4 rating
Ohio U: .... 4-7-0, .. 46 yards .. 0 TD .. 112.3 rating
EMU: ....... 5-6-0, .. 59 yards .. 1 TD .. 220.9 rating
Illinois: .. 1-2-1, ... 1 yard ... 0 TD .. -45.8 rating
Indiana: ... 1-1-0, .. 14 yards .. 0 TD .. 217.6 rating
Purdue: .... 2-2-0, .. 30 yards .. 1 TD .. 391.0 rating
Minn: ...... 2-2-0, .. 22 yards .. 0 TD .. 192.4 rating

This is the very definition of "inflated stats". And the defenses against who he had good ratings (EMU, Indiana, Purdue, and Minnesota) is indeed like going up against our number twos.

If we're going to burn Miller's redshirt, then it would be absolutely stupid not to make him the starter and let Bauserman comtinue his role as backup and provide mentorship to Miller.

 

[Carmen Ohio]

It wasn't the decision to change that was the ripping, but rather the manner in which it was done. I think many agree that a change was necessary with that protection, but Todd was one of the last to know.

Agreed about the protection but I think it was actually Beanie Wells injury that accelerated the switch to Pryor. Having said that whoever replaces Pryor should benefit from a pretty solid if not spectacular running game that will only get better when Boom comes back.

It doesn't appear we need a bombs-away quarterback this season... just one who can take care of the ball, convert third downs (throwing or running) and execute play action. If I'm the coach, whoever does those things best in fall camp is my guy. Right now I'd be leaning toward Miller because of his intangibles.

 

[Taosman]

Agreed about the protection but I think it was actually Beanie Wells injury that accelerated the switch to Pryor. Having said that whoever replaces Pryor should benefit from a pretty solid if not spectacular running game that will only get better when Boom comes back.

It doesn't appear we need a bombs-away quarterback this season... just one who can take care of the ball, convert third downs (throwing or running) and execute play action. If I'm the coach, whoever does those things best in fall camp is my guy. Right now I'd be leaning toward Miller because of his intangibles.

Agreed. When Beanie went down, that was the guy the offense was designed around, that was huge. We had zero chance against USC when our bellcow got hurt. When Beanie came back we were a much better offense and team. And Beanie was terrific behind that line! Beanie did more with less help than any running back in the 40 years I've watched OSU football! He was that good! :osu:

 

[Yertle]

Here are his stats:

Marshall: .. 1-2-0, ... 2 yards .. 0 TD ... 58.4 rating
Ohio U: .... 4-7-0, .. 46 yards .. 0 TD .. 112.3 rating
EMU: ....... 5-6-0, .. 59 yards .. 1 TD .. 220.9 rating
Illinois: .. 1-2-1, ... 1 yard ... 0 TD .. -45.8 rating
Indiana: ... 1-1-0, .. 14 yards .. 0 TD .. 217.6 rating
Purdue: .... 2-2-0, .. 30 yards .. 1 TD .. 391.0 rating
Minn: ...... 2-2-0, .. 22 yards .. 0 TD .. 192.4 rating

This is the very definition of "inflated stats". And the defenses against who he had good ratings (EMU, Indiana, Purdue, and Minnesota) is indeed like going up against our number twos.

If we're going to burn Miller's redshirt, then it would be absolutely stupid not to make him the starter and let Bauserman comtinue his role as backup and provide mentorship to Miller.

As with many of your posts, I'm left confused with regards to your point. I'm having trouble determining if you are:

1. Agreeing with my comment that his stats are inflated because he is in against over-matched teams in mop-up duty.
2. Trying to argue based on some minor semantics of the word selection in the original posts (Purdue's first stringers are equivalent to our #2's?)
3. Just performing a mind-dump with extreme comments like "absolutely stupid" thrown in to make your point "stronger".

Either way, I agree that burning Braxton's redshirt would not be wise unless there was intention to start him. If you read my post (I would suggest that you REread it, but I'm not sure you read it the first time), I never suggested that Bauserman start. I simply wanted to point out IN THE BAUSERMAN THREAD that he's no slouch and put up some good stats last year. Kudos, Joe.

 

[bigdog3300]

I think many people are too often looking at who should start at QB as if it is a separate entity; but it's not. There are so many side elements that will help determine who is at QB. By most accounts given our depth chart, this will be a heavily run-oriented offense, even by a Big Ten teams standards. Most would imagine that teams are going to know that we have little in proven playmakers at WR and whoever starts will be an inexperienced QB. It's not hard then to think most will stack the box against us, making a QB with a legitimate deep threat ability to be back there. IMO, that eliminates Bauserman (strong arm for sure, accuracy is very iffy on deep routes) and Guiton (as promising a QB I think he is). Graham and Braxton I think fit our current offense the best, but that whole situation can change with an injury to our OL. If you start a youngster like Graham over Braxton, what message does that send? It'll throw another curve into a spot that likely doesn't need another, unless Graham is clearly outclassing everyone. Given all the surrounding information I'd be surprised if Braxton wasn't the starter.

 

[Buckskin86]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Bv-t3BEKQ"]‪Joe Bauserman Talks with Reporters‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]

 

[stowfan]

As with many of your posts, I'm left confused with regards to your point. I'm having trouble determining if you are:

1. Agreeing with my comment that his stats are inflated because he is in against over-matched teams in mop-up duty.
2. Trying to argue based on some minor semantics of the word selection in the original posts (Purdue's first stringers are equivalent to our #2's?)
3. Just performing a mind-dump with extreme comments like "absolutely stupid" thrown in to make your point "stronger".

Either way, I agree that burning Braxton's redshirt would not be wise unless there was intention to start him. If you read my post (I would suggest that you REread it, but I'm not sure you read it the first time), I never suggested that Bauserman start. I simply wanted to point out IN THE BAUSERMAN THREAD that he's no slouch and put up some good stats last year. Kudos, Joe.

I thing you took umbrage over nothing. You were saying; ease him in, Mili was was saying, get him as many reps as possible from the onset At least I thought thats what you guys were saying

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

As with many of your posts, I'm left confused with regards to your point. I'm having trouble determining if you are:

1. Agreeing with my comment that his stats are inflated because he is in against over-matched teams in mop-up duty.
2. Trying to argue based on some minor semantics of the word selection in the original posts (Purdue's first stringers are equivalent to our #2's?)
3. Just performing a mind-dump with extreme comments like "absolutely stupid" thrown in to make your point "stronger".

Either way, I agree that burning Braxton's redshirt would not be wise unless there was intention to start him. If you read my post (I would suggest that you REread it, but I'm not sure you read it the first time), I never suggested that Bauserman start. I simply wanted to point out IN THE BAUSERMAN THREAD that he's no slouch and put up some good stats last year. Kudos, Joe.

I figured that by showing the breakdown game-by-game (where it clearly shows that he didn't do squat against anyone with a sembence of a defense)
would illistrate my point. Guess it didn't...

I thing you took umbrage over nothing. You were saying; ease him in, Mili was was saying, get him as many reps as possible from the onset At least I thought thats what you guys were saying

If by "him" you mean "Miller", then yep.

I really don't think we'll be better with Bauserman than with Miller. We get a freebie this season...no matter how badly we may do, we can always point to the "off-field distractions" and the non-stop media harrassment. It gives Miller a full season to develop and be ready for 2012. And if he turns out to be as good as we hope, then this could be a helluva season.