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I thought Zach Davis played pretty well for making his first start on the road as a freshman. I know we didn't play overly well. But we got the win and we got Davis some much needed experience for down the road. If Grace is going to be out longer, or misses some time in the future I feel good about having Davis come in. I think after Grace graduates he will become one of the next real good QB's at UNI. But hopefully Grace will get healthy and will finish the year strong.
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Re: Zach Davis
Agreed. I thought for the first start it was a decent outing. Seemed to manage the game well, made timely plays, and according to the announcers our 3rd down conversions were above average. All in all looks like there's a lot of upside as he gains experience. -
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He did what more than 95% of all quarterbacks fail to do when making their first start against a conference opponent on the road. He WON!
That stat is completely made up but if anyone would do the research I would bet they find this to be an eerily good approximation.Illinois State Fan at a St. Louis White Castle 3:45AM Saturday March 6th:
"White Castle?" "more like Black Castle..."
You stay classy Redbirds.Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Agree....and the INT was expected in that situation......Originally posted by jegbomb52 View Post"We're not an ordinary school," said Fort. "We have tradition. We have a good team year after year. We rebuild, and it doesn't matter who we have coming back."
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Re: Zach Davis
He's no Eric Sanders. Really, he's not. Sanders lost his first start (on the road at Southern Illinois, so a bit apples-to-oranges, but still).
"Once it starts, it never ends."
-Eldon MillerComment
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Re: Zach Davis
Like Scott Peterson said on the broadcast, the INT in that situation was for all intents and purposes the equivalent of a punt (but with the possibility of one or our receivers coming down with it).Originally posted by Chitown Panther View Post
And not a bad "punt" for that matter, as it pinned them inside of their own 5 yard line.Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Minor clarification, Sanders didn't start at SIU. He lost his first start at home against W Kentucky the next week.Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Isn't it wonderful how this Zach Davis deal has worked out. Soon I suspect our first string guy will be back but our squad know knows our two deep is solid and that inspires them all to be ready. I think it speaks well for our recruiting as well. No aspect of our program hangs on one guy and that inspires confidence in everyone, and confidence is the most important thing.Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Zach Davis seems like he is doing well and hopefully it continues.Last edited by Panthers#1; 11-02-2008, 09:47 AM."If you want to bet against this UNI football team, go ahead. But, I'd be very careful."
-UNI Head Football Coach Mark FarleyComment
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Re: Zach Davis
UNI didn't play Iowa until week 3. We opened with wins against Drake and Minnesota Duluth...Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Yeah, I know. That's why I edited my post.Originally posted by Brett Crawford View Post"If you want to bet against this UNI football team, go ahead. But, I'd be very careful."
-UNI Head Football Coach Mark FarleyComment
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Re: Zach Davis
I think Pat Grace is a better running QB and maybe has a stronger arm, but I sure like the way Zach throws the ball. He sees the field and spreads it around to several receivers instead of locking in on one or two. Once Zach learns to read the defense better on those options....and pulls the ball back and tucks it around the outside, he is going to be tough to defend. That was open quite a bit on Saturday.Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Do you think part of the reason he doesn't run much is a coaching decision rather than a player read? I just wonder after one qb injury if the coaches weren't a little concerned about trying to run much with their qb. That, and the fact that Lewis and Law were tearing them up!!Comment
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Re: Zach Davis
Zach throws a much prettier ball then Pat does....that being said i'm not sure who I would rather have starting in a big game right now....Pat reminds me a lot of Tim Tebow...all I know as a fan is that UNI has a bright future at the QB position for years to comeComment
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Re: Zach Davis
Thats a factOriginally posted by LuvThePanthers View Post
Zach is an outstanding runner he's football fast.
I seen Zach play a lot of football and he's a winner and just loves to play the game.
He always reminded me of a Young Brett Favre the way he played.Last edited by bigfridaynite; 11-03-2008, 06:48 AM.Comment
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