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Elite level quarterbacks - the common denominator for college playoff teams
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:18 am
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:18 am
LSU has had a lot of good seasons the last ten years, but has been on the outside looking in when it comes to winning the SEC and playing in championship games. The Tigers had a number of ten win seasons with poor to mediocre quarterback play. Imagine how many more games LSU might have won with an elite quarterback, even with the prehistoric offenses of the Mile's era.
To know how critical a good quarterback is to success in college football, one need look no further than the college playoff rankings this week.
1) LSU - Joe Burrow
2) Ohio State - Justin Fields
3) Clemson - Trevor Lawrence
4) Georgia - Jake Fromm
5) Alabama - Tua Myanklehurtalotta
6) Oregon - Justin Herbert
Its the same thing in the NFL. Year in and year out, the teams with top quarterbacks make the playoffs.
LSU is working on an historically great recruiting class this year. Somewhere along the way they need to make sure they have a top qb pulling the trigger. With the performance of the offense this year, the hopeful Heisman for Burrow and the signing of Brady to a long term deal, LSU should have no problem going forward getting elite qb recruits.
Its no coincidence the top six teams in the playoff rankings feature six of the top qbs in college football.
To know how critical a good quarterback is to success in college football, one need look no further than the college playoff rankings this week.
1) LSU - Joe Burrow
2) Ohio State - Justin Fields
3) Clemson - Trevor Lawrence
4) Georgia - Jake Fromm
5) Alabama - Tua Myanklehurtalotta
6) Oregon - Justin Herbert
Its the same thing in the NFL. Year in and year out, the teams with top quarterbacks make the playoffs.
LSU is working on an historically great recruiting class this year. Somewhere along the way they need to make sure they have a top qb pulling the trigger. With the performance of the offense this year, the hopeful Heisman for Burrow and the signing of Brady to a long term deal, LSU should have no problem going forward getting elite qb recruits.
Its no coincidence the top six teams in the playoff rankings feature six of the top qbs in college football.
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Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:20 am to paper tiger
The NFL has changed rules to allow for a more offensive game as well.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:21 am to paper tiger
I wouldn't classify Fromm as an "elite" quarterback. He's a good quarterback on a really good team. Almost a system guy more than anything. I don't know enough about Herbert to say either way.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:24 am to paper tiger
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:24 am to Y.A. Tittle
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I wouldn't classify Fromm as an "elite" quarterback.
I completely agree with this. Florida 2019 is the only game he's ever won when throwing 30 or more passes. What that tells me is he isn't a huge threat to beat you when you know he's throwing the ball. If UGA's running game isn't working he can't beat you.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:26 am to Y.A. Tittle
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I wouldn't classify Fromm as an "elite" quarterback. He's a good quarterback on a really good team. Almost a system guy more than anything. I don't know enough about Herbert to say either way.
I don't know if Fromm is elite either, but this is splitting hairs and missing the point of the post.
Aside from that, Fromm is still high on some draft boards.
Lets just say to get to the playoffs you need a very good qb leading your team if the word "elite" causes you trouble.
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Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:32 am to paper tiger
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Lets just say to get to the playoffs you need a very good qb leading your team if the word "elite" causes you trouble.
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You certainly won't do it in this day and age with a bad quarterback or even just a somewhat serviceable "game manager" type, which I think Fromm is at least a step above.
So, I agree with your general point.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:50 am to paper tiger
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5) Alabama - Tua Myanklehurtalotta
Posted on 11/13/19 at 9:56 am to paper tiger
Elite qb's or better than elite defenses these days. The most important position on the field is the qb. We are having this success by having an elite qb with elite leadership, talent and an elite brain. His coaches are elite as well.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 10:07 am to paper tiger
One of the biggest things that will come out of this historic run is better QB recruits. Joe winning the Heisman is crucial for the future of the program.
LSU has been able to compete for the #1 player at every position on the field, except QB. Kids didn't want to go to Baton Rouge to hand the ball off. Now they can put up Big 12 stats at a SEC power on the biggest stage.
LSU has been able to compete for the #1 player at every position on the field, except QB. Kids didn't want to go to Baton Rouge to hand the ball off. Now they can put up Big 12 stats at a SEC power on the biggest stage.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 10:26 am to Y.A. Tittle
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I wouldn't classify Fromm as an "elite" quarterback.
Agree. Neither was Jalen Hurts his freshman year. I would not call him elite even now. I love what O is doing now. Building so much talent on both sides of the ball, we will not need a Heisman worthy quarterback to win. By the way, not saying we won't pull in elite level quarterbacks. But you never know how a high school quarterback will transition to the college level. Would not want to build a team that relies on elite play to win.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 10:33 am to BilltheTiger
You took the words right out of my mouth, purpletiger. I have told my friends all season the top teams all have solid QBs.
The college game has changed with these high-powered offenses. The days of competing for titles with a strong running game, game manager at QB, stout D and Special Teams are gone. If you can hold an offense under 30 points these days that's an accomplishment.
The college game has changed with these high-powered offenses. The days of competing for titles with a strong running game, game manager at QB, stout D and Special Teams are gone. If you can hold an offense under 30 points these days that's an accomplishment.
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