[NU Sports] New QB's and prospects for success

[Michael Vance]

I thought about Bacher's running ability right after I hit "Send."  :-)

I'd also like to see a trick play or two in our pocket where one of the 
backup QBs lines up in the slot with the starter under center or vice 
versa, sort of like we used to do with Dwayne Bates (who was an option 
QB in high school before converting to WR in college.)  That sort of 
thing is never going to be your bread and butter, but as GB and RW have 
both shown over the years, it never hurts to have a well-practiced 
gimmick or two in your pocket.  The versatility that we'd have with this 
formation or with two running QBs in a wing-back formation would be 
pretty amazing.

-Michael

Roy Lamberton wrote:
> One more thing - Bacher` has demonstrated that he will take off and run - did it
> in a couple of Spring games, and looked good behind our O-Line. 
> 
> Kafka is also a hoss running back, and don't be surprised to see a few QB
> running plays early to make the D play honest with our QB.
> 
> The long pass game is a big question mark, altho Bacher` did put a few down
> field in the Spring game, Kafka can do it also.
> 
> I don't know why, but I have this feeling the Bacher` might just come out and
> take the position by storm this summer. He's somewhat of a cool customer, but he
> also likes running a football team, and he'll fight to keep it if he winds up
> #1, which I really think will happen.
> 
> Of course I've been wrong before
> 
> rsl
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com 
>> [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of Michael Vance
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 8:54 PM
>> To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
>> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] New QB's and prospects for success
>>
>>
>> Jim hits a key point though.  Even though we have an 
>> inexperienced QB, 
>> we have an experienced O-Line and a stud running back.  I think that 
>> Fitz and McGee will start off keying on the run and if 
>> opposing defenses 
>> stack the box, then turn to the pass.  But as soon as they start 
>> concentrating too much on disrupting the young QB, we go back to the 
>> run.  Isn't it always the case with football, and especially with NU 
>> football, but the O-Line play will be key.
>>
>> -Michael
>>
>> P.S. - Did everyone else get their Media Guide yet?  Like a 
>> robin is the 
>> first sign of spring, my Media Guide is the first true sign 
>> of football 
>> season!
>>
>> Jim Leonard wrote:
>>> I generally agree with Jeff's assessment. Any of the 3 QBs 
>> will be new 
>>> and will take time to develop. I do think, however, that this is a 
>>> situation where the spread offense is a big asset.
>>>
>>> Don't get me wrong, every offense can be stopped, but the 
>> whole point 
>>> of the spread is to force the defense to stretch laterally. So, 
>>> opposing teams will naturaly gear up for the run and key on Sutton, 
>>> but if they crowd the middle too much, someone will get open.
>>>
>>> I think the way to combat the WRs getting bumped at the line is to 
>>> work in some of those 'bubble' screens that Purdue has used so 
>>> effectively in the past.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> --- Jeff Beamsley <jeffb at hilgraeve.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> You also have to figure that every other team is going to 
>> recognize 
>>>> that we are starting an inexperienced QB, so they are 
>> going to setup 
>>>> their defenses to stuff the run and see whether or not we 
>> are going 
>>>> to be able to throw the ball with any consistency.
>>>
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