Eric Sanders--best QB in UNI history

[Hime_Peterson]

I think when it's all said and done, you'll look back at #12 as the best QB you guys have ever had. Sanders, in my mind, has no weaknesses--strong and accurate arm with good touch and accurary, a great decision maker with the ability to move his feet, throw in the run, and scramble. But perhaps more than anything, he's tough and gritty--the kind of kid you want to go to war with.

You guys are very lucky to have Sanders--ride him and that explosive offense to a Gateway Title and beyond this year, Panthers. Your defense will continue to grow and improve each weak, and your special teams will be superb.

Good luck to the Panthers.

[Matt Trump]

He could be. If you know anything about the history of UNI football you would know that he has a lot of catching up to do if he wants to be the greatest quarterback of all time.

He would have to pass all of the statistical records that Ryan Helming set. He definitely could, but those were some pretty serious marks.

He would have to have the playoff success of Mike Smith and Jay Johnson. Meaning he would have to take us at least to the semis. Get us to 'Nooga and he's the greatest all time.

He has to stay healthy.

[Chitown Panther]

I don't know what his numbers will end up being....but I have a feeling he may end up being the MOST EFFICIENT QB UNI has ever had.

[Marc Wigim]

Actually, I think his arm strength is a little suspect. Other than that, I agree. I just think back to the Minn-Duluth game where he has Jamie Goodwin WIDE OPEN, and underthrew him so that Jamie almost had to come to a stop to catch the ball. He still scored, he'd burned his man that badly.

With receivers like that, Sanders is setting himself up for some gaudy numbers.

[Born-a-Panther]

You're right -- Sanders' arm strength still does need a little work... that's why it's so beautiful that he's only a sophomore -- he's got lots of time to work on that.

[bigcat75]

My thoughts on Sanders

Yes his arm strength is not what it i expect it will be. Seems like a kid not afraid to put in some work so I think that will definitely improve. He does possess something that is a must for a good quarterback, composure. He is real poised in the pocket does not make many mental mistakes at all and goes thru his reads very well. Takes what the defense gives him so to speak not afraid to go to the dump off and hell dumping off to Horne, Breeland, or Freeney is not going to ever be a bad thing. With the receivers and o-line he has this year if he stays healthy could put up some real good numbers for sure. I like his mobility too moves just enough to keep defenses concerned with the scramble. He is definitely not Micheal Vick but is not Kurt warner in the pocket either. I have said before he reminds me of Kenny Stabler Oakland Raiders, although Stabler was southpaw. No great arm strength but could get it done. Pennington of the Jets, this year not included he seems hurt, has kind of proved timing can make up for average arm. Greatest ever at UNI time will tell but he is already a real good one right now.

[UNIAlum95]

He could be. If you know anything about the history of UNI football you would know that he has a lot of catching up to do if he wants to be the greatest quarterback of all time.

He would have to pass all of the statistical records that Ryan Helming set. He definitely could, but those were some pretty serious marks.

He would have to have the playoff success of Mike Smith and Jay Johnson. Meaning he would have to take us at least to the semis. Get us to 'Nooga and he's the greatest all time.

He has to stay healthy.

He probably won't touch Helming's records for PASSING, but I bet he leaves UNI with a better career winning percentage. Dunbar's scheme was pure pass. Farley would much rather run the ball, probably on the order of 60% run, 40% pass. I have been impressed so far with the new formations (I see a little bit of Utah's offense showing up) and the willingness to strech the field two or three times a game. So far he's on course to be one of the top two or three QB's at UNI. You are right, how far he can take us will determine if he is to become the best we've had.

[Matt Trump]

He probably won't touch Helming's records for PASSING, but I bet he leaves UNI with a better career winning percentage. Dunbar's scheme was pure pass. Farley would much rather run the ball, probably on the order of 60% run, 40% pass. I have been impressed so far with the new formations (I see a little bit of Utah's offense showing up) and the willingness to strech the field two or three times a game. So far he's on course to be one of the top two or three QB's at UNI. You are right, how far he can take us will determine if he is to become the best we've had.

I would also compare the number of INTs in Sanders resume. Helming turned the ball over a lot because we threw the ball around so much. If Sanders can prove he can take care of the ball and lead us to the promised land, he will be the greatest.

[igo4uni]

He seems like a good kid to boot.

peace

igo4uni

[UNIAlum95]

He seems like a good kid to boot.

peace

igo4uni

Definitely a nice kid and very articulate. His interview after the Iowa game spoke volumes about him. I can't wait to see where he can take us.

[JCPanthers]

Definitely a nice kid and very articulate. His interview after the Iowa game spoke volumes about him. I can't wait to see where he can take us.

I agree. Did any of you see the interview with Drew Tate after that game? Almost sounded rude to the TV announcers.

[Matt Trump]

I agree. Did any of you see the interview with Drew Tate after that game? Almost sounded rude to the TV announcers.

Careful JC....

[Marc Wigim]

I think Eric Sanders' class starts with his familly. His mother is a super lady.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

Careful JC....

Yeah be careful, Newsbreaker and company will jump all over you for saying something about Tate, who by the way was always booed by his hometown fans during highschool. You would hear chants such as "Tate Sucks" during his HOME games. His bad attitude isn't something new.

I was so excited to find a site devoted to UNI, but I am getting a bit disappointed having to read about the hawks so much. The sad thing its always just a few people...you know who you are.

[UNIAlum95]

Yeah be careful, Newsbreaker and company will jump all over you for saying something about Tate, who by the way was always booed by his hometown fans during highschool. You would hear chants such as "Tate Sucks" during his HOME games. His bat attitude isn't something new.

I was so excited to find a site devoted to UNI, but I am getting a bit disappointed having to read about the hawks so much. The sad thing its always just a few people...you know who you are.

You aren't helping things...