Big Ten QBs Week 1 by the numbers (total yards)
Mich DRob 19/22 186yds 1td; 197yds rush 1td
NU Persa 19/21 222yds 3td; 82 yds rush
OSU Pryor 17/25 247yds 3td; 17yds rush
PSU Bolden 20/29 239yds 2td; 6yds rush
Pur Marve 31/42 220yds 0td; 10yds rush
Iowa Stanzi 18/23 229yds 1td; no rush
MSU Cousins 13/21 186yds 1td; no rush
Ind Chappell 16/23 182 yds 2td; no rush (I-AA opp)
Illinois, Minny not worth mention
September 5th, 2010 at 12:31 AM ^
- Mich DRob 383
- NU Persa 304
- OSU Pryor 264
- PSU Bolden 245
- Pur Marve 230
- Iowa Stanzi 229
- MSU Cousins 186
- Ind Chappell 182
September 5th, 2010 at 12:30 AM ^
Nto bad. We probably played the #1 or #2 toughest defense this week out of the Big Ten games as well.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:48 AM ^
Impressed: DRob, Pryor, Persa, Bolden
Didn't: Cousins, Illinois guy
Now for the QBs that impressed, consistency is going to be key going forward because obviously none have proved they can be (yet). It's important to remember DRob has only had this one solid game under his belt. Not saying he can't do it again, but things will get tougher. Most of us expected this win (though not so convincingly), but Tate was great opening against Western too, things don't always stay top level.
Can't argue that Pryor wasn't very solid despite the opponent. He put the ball where he needed and look fluid running. Persa played like a Northwestern QB is supposed to. Bolden had a lot of zip on his passes and made some pretty good decisions, he impressed me a lot for a true freshman.
I also think Cousins can be better and probably just had a mediocre game. Nickel looks slow and runs bad routes (but he blocks really well on the outside) so I'm not believing in their "awesome" skill position guys at receiver. On the other hand, MSU's run game was very solid (even considering Western). Overall the Big Ten had a nice opening weekend.
Illinois guy was just not very good when I watched.
Also, I didn't see any Purdue or Minn. so I can't speak on them.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:59 AM ^
September 5th, 2010 at 1:16 AM ^
The 1 collegiate game that Bolden played was against Baby Seal U. He also has Evan Royster, 4 returning starters on the O-line, and 3 returning starters at Wide Reciever. It'd be one thing if it was done against a powerhouse D like Marshall's, but YSU? Really?
How can you read ANYTHING into that game at all?
September 5th, 2010 at 1:54 AM ^
I said DRob impressed. I also thought Bolden impressed being it was the first time he ever set foot in a collegiate game. Both need to show consistency going forward, I said QBs, pleural, not just DRob. I pointed out that DRob might not be as good going forward just because this is a Michigan blog. But obviously none of those QBs have shown consistency, I pretty much spelled that out. I don't get how I put that DRob impressed in my post and you some how took that as me not saying DRod didn't do well and Bolden did.
And to the poster above me questioning how you can take anything from how Bolden did, he had a high percentage against a team that was better than any team he played in high school in his first ever college game. He through the ball with zip and accuracy and made good decisions. Is his timing perfect? I don't know, I'll have to wait and see how he reacts to better defenses, but he impressive considering the circumstances. I don't no if people around here have an aversion to thinking PSU QBs can actually do well this year because they want to think otherwise or what, but he played very well, even against lesser competition, and did better than I'm guessing anyone thought he was going to. If I was a PSU fan I would be very happy with how my freshman QB performed in his first college game, meaning he impressed.
September 5th, 2010 at 2:10 AM ^
September 5th, 2010 at 2:17 AM ^
I wish we could have got him along with DG (though I think DG has a higher ceiling). Obviously Bolden's numbers are set to decrease more, as you said. I know everyone is super-high on DRob right now, but consistency has to be a worry in the near future, especially with how inconsistent Michigan has been at QB the past few years.
Anyway, I understand I'm pretty much being the Debby Downer to this flying high blog right now, so I'll leave it alone for tonight.
PS. I'm not saying I'm not flying high from the victory, it's just part of my mentality to look for areas that need to be addressed moving forward.
September 5th, 2010 at 3:01 AM ^
September 5th, 2010 at 9:15 AM ^
fast, athletic and looks big. He's a freak athlete (though he may not be a polished receiver yet, true). I was expecting more from Keyshawn Martin. Thought he'd make a big jump, but obviously just one game.
If there's a hole, Denard sees it and hits it, he'll be be able to put numbers on everyone on the schedule. He may not throw as accurately week to week, but it's not like his burst will go away. There's your consistency.
September 5th, 2010 at 12:58 AM ^
Since OSU obsesses on Michigan, I'm sure Pryor was watching the game today. I can only hope that watching Denard run in a scheme that takes advantage of his strengths makes Pryor contract the football equivalent of penis envy. Anything that can cause doubt or discord within Pryor is a good thing for Michigan come November.
September 5th, 2010 at 1:06 AM ^
THe OSU-Marshall game, for the first half I was not at all impresesd with Pryors play.
He made the same mistakes o throwing up balls instead of taking hits, which against a somewhat athletic team would have ended in interceptions. Also, some of those calls against Marshall were crippling, and greatly aided OSU moving the chains. (Some seemed pretty homerish bullshit).
Pryor is good, but, Marshall wasn't a great opener for him in my opinion. I think he looked good in the late second quarter and second half just owing to the bigger size and better athleticism of the OSU team as a whole.
September 5th, 2010 at 1:41 AM ^
He jut chucked it up anywhere in an area at times (a lot), and let his higher calibur athletes go get it. He didn't throw one ball comparable to some of Denard's ropes.
September 5th, 2010 at 1:19 AM ^
but I doubt that Rose Bowl-winning QB Terrell Pryor spends much time thinking he should have gone to Michigan.
I know we're in a good mood today but good Lord...
September 5th, 2010 at 2:03 AM ^
... the guy played a solid game. I think making fun of his throwing motion is getting old... his eye paint and eloquence -- those are the gifts that will keep on giving.
September 5th, 2010 at 3:28 AM ^
I do think the Rose Bowl winning Qb's Staff thinks how much he sucked in the opener. They also think about how effin fast the corners are at Miami. Not to mention they have 4 guys in the front seven that will start in the NFL in two years. The buckeyes are screwed.