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Heisman Watch 2009: Colt McCoy Needs “Flutie Moment” To Pass Gerhart

GridironGeneral — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:26:41 +0000

They don't like rewarding the Heisman Trophy to people who do what they were expected to do. It doesn't go to solid, consistent performers. It goes to flashy superstars. It goes to the guys who shock the world with almost above-human performances time and time again. It goes to guys that everybody has been amazed by and enamored with. It goes to legendary performers who leave lasting memories for decades to come. I dare say that this is the problem for both Ingram and McCoy - this year there just isn't enough of a national love affair with these guys. So who are we in love with? Who shocked and amazed us? Who overachieved? He's a running back who wears red, but he's not from

Andrew Luck: Is He The Most Underrated QB In The Nation?

GridironGeneral — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:12:52 +0000

Luck and the Cardinals were quietly going about their business until a huge win and some incredible comments by several coaches put Luck in the spotlight and woke the nation up to what could be one of the best quarterbacks you'll find anywhere in the country.

Zach Collaros: Cincinnati Sophomore QB Tearing Up The Big East

GridironGeneral — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:55:20 +0000

Zach Collaros was expected to give it his best shot while filling in for Tony Pike when Pike re-injured his non-throwing arm in the first half of the game against the USF Bulls. What he wasn't expected to do was win every game and light up the scoreboard with record-breaking stats and last second drives to win critical divisional games. But that's exactly what he did. Now do you stick with Collaros or go with Pike? Here's the

Sam Bradford’s Career At Oklahoma Is Over

GridironGeneral — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:02:19 +0000

Sam Bradford's stellar career as an Oklahoma Sooner has come to an end, but the Oklahoma native has a ton of fond memories, great achievements, no regrets, and football on Sundays to look forward to. And as the icing on the cake, Bradford may have even reminded us about what's important in life along the way.

Freshman Quarterbacks: The Best of The 2009 Freshman Class

GridironGeneral — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:47:36 +0000

A couple of true Freshman Quarterbacks took center stage in marquee programs this year and have led their teams to some amazing fourth quarter victories and a solid start to their seasons. Look for these guys to play center stage for many years to come, and possibly a match-up in a not-too-distant Rose

Terrelle Pryor: In Like A Lion, Playing Like A Lamb

GridironGeneral — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:53:58 +0000

Terrelle Pryor was the nation's top quarterback recruit but is struggling at quarterback in his second season for Ohio State. After a horrible loss to the 1-5 Purdue Boilermakers, changes will be needed to the offense and to Terrelle's attitude if the Buckeyes hope to salvage what's left of their

BJ Daniels: South Florida Freshman Shoots For Big East Title

GridironGeneral — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:15 +0000

BJ Daniels, the South Florida Bulls true freshman quarterback, pulled off the upset at Florida State and is looking at a run for the top spot in the Big East

Baylor Star Robert Griffin Tears ACL – Out For The Season

GridironGeneral — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:44:07 +0000

There was another tragic ending to a potentially great season when Robert Griffin of the Baylor Bears tore his ACL and had season-ending surgery. But this story goes beyond football, to Griffin's dreams of the Olympics that may now be

Tate Forcier: The Young Gunner Is The Real Deal

GridironGeneral — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:55:10 +0000

Tate Forcier, after just a few starts as a true freshmen quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines, has shown the Wolverine faithful that he is indeed the real deal. And after four nice wins for the program and a top 25 ranking, coach Rich Rodriguez may have done the same for himself. I can't even begin to imagine the relief and the excitement for all involved in the beloved world of Michigan Wolverine

Game Day Upside Surprise: Greg Paulus Is For Real!

GridironGeneral — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:32:32 +0000

Greg Paulus, Quarterback at Syracuse University (for those of you who didn't know), has an incredibly unique story, and the latest chapter is one of the biggest surprises for me so far to start the 2009 NCAA Football season.

Matt Barkley Named Starting QB For The Trojans

GridironGeneral — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:46:29 +0000

Matt Barkley, a true freshman, will be starting at quarterback for the USC Trojans this year, announced yesterday by Pete Carroll. I am just absolutely shocked and excited as hell. I mean, who wouldn't want to see a true freshman get this chance at one of the top 5 schools in the nation?

Aaron Corp Injured – Matt Barkley Bringin’ Out The Big Guns

GridironGeneral — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:43:23 +0000

Matt Barkley received the early Christmas present he never even dared to dream about - Aaron Corp, the starting quarterback at this point for the USC Trojans is injured just a few weeks before the start of the NCAA football season opener. Aaron Corp is listed as the starter at this point, but Matt Barkley has been hot on his heels and gaining ground throughout his time at

Robert Griffin: Baylor Star Has The Talent, But Not The Focus (yet)

GridironGeneral — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:26:52 +0000

Robert Griffin is returning for his sophomore year for the Baylor Bears, the perennial underdogs in the Lone Star State, with a renewed focus on football, or so he says when the cameras and the coach are nearby.

Matt Barkley – The USC Trojan Man-Child Freshman

GridironGeneral — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:36:56 +0000

So many times you hear about freshman quarterbacks that are highly recruited and promise to be the next superstar, but when you first see them on a college football field you cringe - because they look like a high-schooler on a college football field. USC Trojan Matt Barkley is not that guy.

Matt Stafford: Please Don’t Throw This Young Man To The Lions!

GridironGeneral — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:04:24 +0000

Matt Stafford is definitely the best quarterback in the 2009 NFL draft, but I don't think going to the Detroit Lions would be good for Stafford, nor for the Lions, for a whole host of reasons. But it may be too late - according to some reports. Here's where i'm at on

Tate Forcier Will Likely Get His Chance To Shine As Starter For Michigan

GridironGeneral — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:45:49 +0000

Tate Forcier has already been handed the starting role for the Michigan Wolverines as a true freshman during spring practice. But there's a catch - he hasn't exactly earned that spot. Not yet, anyhow. But becoming the starter as a true freshman may have been inevitable, anyhow.

John Brantley: Florida Gators Backup Quarterback – Spring Game Preview

GridironGeneral — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:56:51 +0000

Quarterback John Brantley has some huge shoes to fill in the likes of Tim Tebow for the Florida Gators. Brantley isn't on anybody's radar this year, except the coaching staff at Florida, but he should be. He's going to see a lot of playing time this year and he's the future at quarterback for the Gators. He'll see tons of playing time in the spring game, and he brings a lot to the

NCAA Quarterbacks 2009: The Top Three Part III – Tim Tebow

GridironGeneral — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:28:33 +0000

Quarterback Tim Tebow is one of the most talked about college football quarterbacks in the land, and for good reason. Tebow has been nothing but stellar in leading the Florida Gators to the top of the SEC, to the National Championship, and has ammassed every record, trophy, and title you could possibly win along the way. He has been innovative, with his "jump pass" being a fantastically effective creation, he's been a tremendous running quarterback, an accurate and strong-armed passing quarterback, a tremendous team leader, and has impeccable character. But with everyone aiming at him this year, will he be able to live up to the expectations?

NCAA Quarterbacks 2009: The Top Three Part II – Sam Bradford

GridironGeneral — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:42:15 +0000

Quarterback Sam Bradford was not highly recruited out of high school. Bradford was rated a 3-star prospect and was overshadowed by many of the high-powered recruits in his class. But I'll bet ya anything he didn't mind that a bit. As a red-shirt freshman he won the starting position and never looked back. It's rumored that he reads the story "David and Goliath" before every game - but I've got news for Sam Bradford - he's not David anymore - and everyone he faces will be reading that same book before gametime.

NCAA Quarterbacks 2009: The Top Three Part I – Colt McCoy

GridironGeneral — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:58:25 +0000

Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators, Colt McCoy of the Texas Longhorns, and Sam Bradford of the Oklahoma Sooners. These three quarterbacks are slated to be the premier gunslingers of 2009, but you know there will be others that rise up to steal some of the spotlight before the 2009 season is out. Who will win the Heisman? Who will play for their conference championship? For these three NCAA hometown heroes, nothing will satisfy any of them short of the National Championship - and don't let anyone tell you

Matt Stafford: Leadership Abilities Questioned By Several Georgia Bulldogs

GridironGeneral — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:21:53 +0000

Quarterback Matt Stafford was recently referred to directly, and indirectly, by a number of current Georgia Bulldog players when it came to the idea of team leadership, unity, drive, and determination. Matt Stafford's quarterbacking skills were never called into question, but last year's Georgia Bulldogs were a big disappointment and it seems a lot of fingers are being pointed at last year's seniors, and the fact that there was too much focus on superstars going to the NFL rather than bringing a team together to win an SEC championship, and possibly a national championship. Matt Stafford says he's ready to take on a leadership role in rebuilding the Detroit Lions, but we better just wait one minute before we delegate the task of Lion Savior to

Terrelle Pryor: The Only Quarterback The Buckeyes Really Have

GridironGeneral — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:08:36 +0000

Well Ohio State Buckeye fans, you better hope Terrelle Pryor really is going to be your savior, because as Brian Cook’s article recently noted, Terrelle Pryor is the only quarterback Ohio State really has so he better stay healthy, and he better be great!

“You see, Ohio State backup quarterbacks Rob Schoenhoft and Antonio Henton transferred last year, leaving Pryor, senior Todd Boeckman, and 26-year-old ex-minor-league-baseball-player and walk-on Joe Bauserman the only quarterbacks on the roster. Boeckman is now out of eligibility….So, yeah, next year Ohio State’s quarterback depth chart will be Terrelle Pryor, Walk-on baseball guy, and basically Nick Sheridan.”

Terrifying!

Now there’s no question that Terrelle Pryor showed he can be the man at Ohio State. And there’s no question that he’s sure he’s the man everywhere he goes. Yeah, he’s immensely talented, a huge guy at 6′6″, and unfortunately the only hope The Buckeyes have.

Will Pryor Have The Leadership Skills?

Terrelle

Georgia Bulldogs: Two Top Freshmen Quarterbacks Ready and Waiting Behind Cox and Stafford

GridironGeneral — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:06:15 +0000

Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenberger both committed to the Georgia Bulldogs for the 2009 season, and after the departure of Matt Stafford, everybody is looking to the future to see what’s in store for the Georgia Bulldogs this year. But not so fast. You have a fifth year senior in Joe Cox that’s more than ready to take the helm and has already been awarded the starting position for 2009. So either Aaron Murray or Zach Mettenberger will take over in 2010? Not so fast, again! You have Logan Gray, a sophomore, a close second behind Cox. But let me tell ya, it’s gonna be all that Gray can do to hold off the two recruits behind him for the starting job in 2010 and beyond – and maybe even for the backup spot in 2009.

Aaron Murray – Georgia Bulldogs – A True Freshman Gunslinger

Aaron Murray – The Gunslinger

Aaron

Two True Freshman Quarterbacks To Watch in the 2009 NCAA Football Spring Games

GridironGeneral — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:15:05 +0000

Quarterbacks will be the story at several big-time NCAA football programs this year, and the spring game will be the first big opportunity to shine for several of these quarterbacks. It will also be the first chance for college football fans to see their Gridiron Generals take control of the offense and hopefully show what they can do at the collegiate level. There's going to be a lot of nervous and excited fans in the stands, but even more nervous quarterbacks on the sidelines as this is the moment that they've worked all of their lives for - a chance to be the starting QB in Division I college

Pat White and Drew Willy: Some Notes On Two Underrated Quarterbacks After The NFL Combine

GridironGeneral — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:30:15 +0000

Pat White and Drew Willy are two quarterbacks who are not getting the recognition they deserve. With all the talk about Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez, and Josh Freeman, everybody is overlooking Drew Willy and Pat White. I’m a season ticket holder for the Buffalo Bulls, so I’ve watched Drew Willy play for years now. And I’ve watched my share of Pat White, including yesterday’s NFL combine, and even I was totally impressed with his quarterbacking abilities.

Pat White – His Quarterbacking Skills are Underrated

Pat White made a great showing at the 2009 NFL Combine. He was the surprise of the day for the quarterbacks in my book – and a lot of the analysts agreed. We know about Pat White’s athleticism – he ran a 4.5 in the 40 yd dash and hit his head on the dome roof in the vertical. He’s not big at about 6′0″ 200 lbs, but