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  • #16
    Re: Zach Davis

    Originally posted by bigfridaynite View Post
    He always reminded me of a Young Brett Farve the way he played.
    will he demand a trade if he's not the starter?

    j/k

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    • #17
      Re: Zach Davis

      I posted this in the Bear Week thread, but it fits better here...

      I hate to be 'that guy' but does anybody else think we may be a little bit better offensively with #17 in the game. He doesn't have Grace's running ability, but he appears to be much more comfortable throwing the ball than Grace does. I also like the fact that he hands the ball off in the front ride option to give Lewis and Law a chance to make plays.

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      • #18
        Re: Zach Davis

        Originally posted by Brett Crawford View Post
        I posted this in the Bear Week thread, but it fits better here...

        I hate to be 'that guy' but does anybody else think we may be a little bit better offensively with #17 in the game. He doesn't have Grace's running ability, but he appears to be much more comfortable throwing the ball than Grace does. I also like the fact that he hands the ball off in the front ride option to give Lewis and Law a chance to make plays.
        No. Our offense is way to vanilla with him in there. We would not be in the position that we are if Zach was the starter this whole season. Not because Zach isn't a good player, but rather because he is a freshman. With Pat in at QB, we are MUCH more dynamic and extremely difficult to gameplan for. On Saturday, we did not run many plays where Zach would have to make difficult reads down the middle of the field. Mostly short stuff to the outside. And he managed the team very well doing that. We just don't have the big play capability that we do as when Pat in in.

        Zach will have an excellent career, I have no doubt about that. He has ALL of the necessary tools. But right now, we are undoubtably better with Pat as the starter.
        UNI FIGHT

        Originally posted by 9YRPLAN
        iowa sucks, fran sucks, their schedule sucks, iowa fans suck

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        • #19
          Re: Zach Davis

          Originally posted by 06panther10 View Post
          No. Our offense is way to vanilla with him in there. We would not be in the position that we are if Zach was the starter this whole season. Not because Zach isn't a good player, but rather because he is a freshman. With Pat in at QB, we are MUCH more dynamic and extremely difficult to gameplan for. On Saturday, we did not run many plays where Zach would have to make difficult reads down the middle of the field. Mostly short stuff to the outside. And he managed the team very well doing that. We just don't have the big play capability that we do as when Pat in in.

          Zach will have an excellent career, I have no doubt about that. He has ALL of the necessary tools. But right now, we are undoubtably better with Pat as the starter.
          I would respectfully disagree. Look at the performance of both Qb's on the road versus quality opponents and I think it would point to Zach's being a better fit for this team. The ball tends to get to our play makers more often with him in there (ie Corey and Derrick), our wide receivers are more involved in the offense, and in two starts on the road he has one turnover. Take away the fact that Pat looks impressive running people over and I think the rest of the facts speak for themselves. In my humble opinion.

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          • #20
            Re: Zach Davis

            He only has one turnover ( A meaningless TO we should add) because the coaches have been extremely cautious with their playcalling. And I do not understand why people get mad when Pat keeps the ball instead of giving it up to Corey or Derrick. I mean, what's the difference if Corey is getting 6 yards a pop or if Pat is getting 6 yards a carry?

            With that said, I'm really excited about Zach's future as a starter, whenever that may be. And I'm sure he will be great for us as well. But for now, this team is really built around what Grace can do for us.
            UNI FIGHT

            Originally posted by 9YRPLAN
            iowa sucks, fran sucks, their schedule sucks, iowa fans suck

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            • #21
              Re: Zach Davis

              I said it before and I'll say it again. QBs should throw the football and Running Backs should run the football.

              Not quite sure who I like better, but I think Zach has more up side and IF i were a UNI WR, i'd rather have Zach in the game.
              "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."

              dti

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              • #22
                Re: Zach Davis

                Another thought, no stats to back it up, but I feel like our third down conversions have been better under Zach.
                "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."

                dti

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                • #23
                  Re: Zach Davis

                  Originally posted by Chitown Panther View Post
                  I said it before and I'll say it again. QBs should throw the football and Running Backs should run the football.
                  I bet you love big ten football.
                  UNI FIGHT

                  Originally posted by 9YRPLAN
                  iowa sucks, fran sucks, their schedule sucks, iowa fans suck

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                  • #24
                    Re: Zach Davis

                    Originally posted by 06panther10 View Post
                    I bet you love big ten football.
                    Actually MVFC....
                    "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."

                    dti

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                    • #25
                      Re: Zach Davis

                      I just looked it up, for the season we are 53/125 on 3rd down conversions. And in the last two games, Zach is responsible for 19 of those. So, somone else can do the math. I wasn't learned very well in that subject...
                      UNI FIGHT

                      Originally posted by 9YRPLAN
                      iowa sucks, fran sucks, their schedule sucks, iowa fans suck

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                      • #26
                        Re: Zach Davis

                        They aren't being cautious or conservative with him. Do you remember the 4th down home run ball to Oordt yesterday??

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                        • #27
                          Re: Zach Davis

                          Originally posted by Brett Crawford View Post
                          They aren't being cautious or conservative with him. Do you remember the 4th down home run ball to Oordt yesterday??
                          It was either that or kick a 50 yard field goal.
                          UNI FIGHT

                          Originally posted by 9YRPLAN
                          iowa sucks, fran sucks, their schedule sucks, iowa fans suck

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                          • #28
                            Re: Zach Davis

                            Originally posted by 06panther10 View Post
                            It was either that or kick a 50 yard field goal.
                            Or let the freshman throw an out cut, in cut, stop, hook, slant, drag, etc... something that would have been much easier to throw instead of a 40 yard pass.

                            If they wanted to be conservative with him we would be in the I formation 90% of the time running more tosses and dives than we have all season. The stats, passing and running attempt wise, look about the same to me.
                            Last edited by clenz; 11-03-2008, 09:29 AM.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Zach Davis

                              Exactly clenz. That 7 yard out to the short side of the field was there all day...

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                              • #30
                                Re: Zach Davis

                                The scramble to turn a ten yard loss into a 47 yard pass to C-Lew was awesome!!
                                Davis is special...makes good decisions, harder to bring down than he looks, accurate passer with good arm strength. If we had a healthy back-up I'd like to see him keep it on the option.

                                PG is special...enjoys punishing a defense with his running, opens up the playbook, strong arm, doesn't always seem to check down cause he's looking for a hole(not necessarily a bad thing). I'd like to see him give it up on the option more.

                                A nice problem to have....but PG wins IMO by being able to cause more nightmares for the opposition, also the fact he played & performed well against better competition.

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