Quarterback 2015??

[BCPanther]

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I hear Fran Tarkenton just had a successful knee replacement. Add him to the list.

This is literally a farce at this point.

The Dome could be a sad, empty place by the end of October.

[06panther10]

This is honestly embarrassing.

[Trapped in California]

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Given the public chatter about 4 QBs, I expect a crowd that could turn pretty surly in short order on Saturday.

[claw]

What a clown show.

[ronfitch]

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UNI just issued a press release. Kind of surprising...but they're opening up the QB search a little broader. Here are a few of the names that are now in the mix...

- Jake Ruddock
- Brion Carnes
- the ghost of Eric Sanders
- TC the cat
- President Rudd's administrative assistant
- David Johnson
- the starting QB from Aplington-Parkersburg who had a big game last Friday
- me (hey...I was as surprised as anyone to see my name on the list)
- Grant Rohach (still thinking about transferring I guess)

Your own Daniel Schorr moment, kind of.

[Trapped in California]

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Slightly off topic - why was Sawyer sent out for the post game interview rather than Bailey? Sawyer had all of 8 plays. Baffling.

[06panther10]

Everything related to the QB position at UNI is done by drawing names out of a hat.

[vbfan19]

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Jim Nelson just posted this from the press conference today:

Jim Nelson
@Nelley13
Dalton Demos, who moved to wide receiver last Monday will remain in QB mix at least thru UNI's open week #unipanthers

Farley also stated that "as of today, Bailey is the starting QB" for the EWU game, but that "all the cards are still on the table"

[run&blade]

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Everything related to the QB position at UNI is done by drawing names out of a hat.

That is the best news I have heard. At least there is a chance because UNI is due for some good luck on the QB potluck.

[arealcat]

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I'm not sure why everyone is so surprised by this. This is classic Farley. Maybe it's finally starting to catch up with him, unfortunately to the detriment of the team.

[UNIDebo]

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UNI just issued a press release. Kind of surprising...but they're opening up the QB search a little broader. Here are a few of the names that are now in the mix...

- Jake Ruddock
- Brion Carnes
- the ghost of Eric Sanders
- TC the cat
- President Rudd's administrative assistant
- David Johnson
- the starting QB from Aplington-Parkersburg who had a big game last Friday
- me (hey...I was as surprised as anyone to see my name on the list)
- Grant Rohach (still thinking about transferring I guess)

Ehhhhhhh NO

[Blue42]

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Slightly off topic - why was Sawyer sent out for the post game interview rather than Bailey? Sawyer had all of 8 plays. Baffling.

You gotta give Kollmorgen credit for handling that as he did.

The other guy plays QB for 3 1/2 quarters...and you want me to go talk to the media? WTF?

[UNIdad]

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What a clown show.

Clown show in Cedar Falls rather than Ames this year. First time since Austin Arnaud that Iowa State didn't have a QB competition going into the season. And I think it made a big difference on Saturday. It was part of why Jared Barnett (QB for the win over #2 Oklahoma State in 2011) transferred to Illinois State (and unfortunately had to quit because of concussions).

[Mudrafan]

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I will start with the principle that I am generally against using running QBs. When it works, it looks genius. Think Colin Kaepernick or Russell Wilson. But those two are the exception. When it does not work, it's just a trainwreck (which is most of the time).

To the point about the offensive line being subpar. If you are taking a snap in the shotgun, and get rid of the ball quickly (2.5-3 seconds), it will be very difficult for any defensive player to get to the QB in that time. The stark difference of how the offense felt in the fourth quarter with Sawyer & Eli showed how it was supposed to work. It worked ok, but it was attempted way too late in the game - ISU had basically switched to max coverage schemes knowing that we were going to have to pass.

I bought season tickets for the first time this year based on what I saw in the spring game. (We have about a 6 hour drive each way to attend games). A demonstrable change in offensive philosophy. What I saw from the ISU game (granted a limited sample) was a bait and switch from the spring game offensive philosophy.

If I see the same Farley offense during the course of the season, I will not be renewing next year.

it works when you have a QB that is a good passer (can make all the throws including down field & the timing throws, but also has a keen ability to know when to fold them...pick up & run...not get sacked). As mentioned, Sanders was the greatest at that in my memory.

[Mudrafan]

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This!!

Gotta think Dunne and SK are crazy frustrated right now. Dunne puts up near 50 in the spring game...and SK has a very good spring as well...in the new O and then the QB competition re-booted.

Sends a tough message. Come here and work for 2-3 years and you'll get your chance...if I don't find someone externally looking for a new home. Then you can compete with them and their pedigree/reputation.

I'm not opposed to transfers. But if their gonna play they gotta be better than the guys you got. Otherwise you're on the path to be Western Illinois or Youngstown State.

You do understand that Dunne is a redshirt freshman...correct? I'm as big of a Dunne fan of anyone (love him), but I would not hand the keys to him...just yet.