11-17-2013, 10:07 AM
Just a silly idea. I had to explain Stanford's reality to my wife on the way home last night. Andrew Luck is already destined for the NFL HOF, the only question left is whether he is the greatest QB of this generation or the greatest QB ever. So for most Stanford fans our perspective on CFB QB reality has been severely impacted by that once in a lifetime great.
Just watch any CFB game on ESPN2/ESPNU/FoxSports1/CBSSportsnet second-tier type channels and you will see that Hogan is much better than any QB in that game. A healthy Hogan is not losing his job to any current QB on the roster, and would not lose his job to any true freshman in 2014. He is probably not a future NFL draft pick, but many decent bowl bound teams would kill for a QB with his abilities.
I would submit that while Hogan is CLEARLY the best option for Stanford, the lack of a largely equivalent back-up option has impacted Stanford. Last year Hogan seemed to run frequently and get at least a few first downs per game since Stanford had other viable QB options on the bench. This year it seems the call has been to protect Hogan from possible scramble related injuries likely because the staff knows that there is a horrifying drop after Hogan.
Oh well, these are the problems that come with an 8-2 team. Far from the QB controversy and lack of QB options at a school across the bay. Though, FWIW, I suspect many on this board would be happier with the quick release and pass velocity of Goff. I'll take 8-2 and "our" problems at QB.
Just watch any CFB game on ESPN2/ESPNU/FoxSports1/CBSSportsnet second-tier type channels and you will see that Hogan is much better than any QB in that game. A healthy Hogan is not losing his job to any current QB on the roster, and would not lose his job to any true freshman in 2014. He is probably not a future NFL draft pick, but many decent bowl bound teams would kill for a QB with his abilities.
I would submit that while Hogan is CLEARLY the best option for Stanford, the lack of a largely equivalent back-up option has impacted Stanford. Last year Hogan seemed to run frequently and get at least a few first downs per game since Stanford had other viable QB options on the bench. This year it seems the call has been to protect Hogan from possible scramble related injuries likely because the staff knows that there is a horrifying drop after Hogan.
Oh well, these are the problems that come with an 8-2 team. Far from the QB controversy and lack of QB options at a school across the bay. Though, FWIW, I suspect many on this board would be happier with the quick release and pass velocity of Goff. I'll take 8-2 and "our" problems at QB.