JJ Continues to Lead the Nation in Completion Percentage
JJ McCarthy continues to be No. 1 in the nation in completion percentage at 78.3, well ahead of No. 2 (and former Michigan recruit) Dorian Thompson-Robinson (74.8) and No. 3 Taulia Tagovailoa (74.1). JJ is also fifth in QB rating. Those are good categories in which to be good.
Blake Corum is third in rushing yardage and second in rushing TDs.
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October 10th, 2022 at 6:10 PM ^
Mmm, I thought the kids gloves were off during the Hawaii game for J.J. He took way more shots downfield, did more play action, threw more screens, ran more.
October 11th, 2022 at 2:10 AM ^
yeah it really feels like 1) the coaches have protected JJ in the run game now that Cade is hurt and 2) JJ is being way too conservative with the check downs to prove he can be safe but it's like, dude, there's a reason you're playing over Cade so stop trying to be like Cade and make plays. Don't just manage the game (although that was a good way to go against Iowa).
I was happy he finally got an interception because it seems like he was trying to hard not to put anything at risk. He responded well to it. Let's throw the damn ball against PSU.
October 11th, 2022 at 7:52 AM ^
That pic was actually a pretty damn nice throw, the corner just made a play. Sometimes that happens, and I'd rather have that type of pic than something chucked into a safeties numbers. Otherwise, yeah - it's time to take the shots.
October 11th, 2022 at 4:44 PM ^
That was a backup linebacker running stride for stride with Bell. It should be the right call actually but stupid chaos Indiana doing stupid chaos Indiana things. The safety was out of the picture until after that pass deflected.
October 11th, 2022 at 8:26 AM ^
2) JJ is being way too conservative with the check downs to prove he can be safe
I hear ya, but did anyone else pucker up on one of JJ's runs when he started his slide and the IU DB launched himself and flew over the top of JJ's head? I think it was the 2nd quarter. I know the Hoosiers aren't UW dirty, but it sure made me think of the McCaffrey concussion.
October 10th, 2022 at 4:59 PM ^
I think it's once again important to realize that JJ isn't doing this in a spread offense like most other top QBs are. JJ is doing this in a legit pro style offense which is really impressive
October 10th, 2022 at 5:10 PM ^
That is an excellent point. Many of the dual threats flame out in NFL, except for a few, who are able to make the throws needed in NFL and also not recklessly run every chance you get. JJ is doing well and I am hoping he will continue to pick his spot to run, especially against PSU, MSU and OSU.
October 10th, 2022 at 6:10 PM ^
Very right. His intermediate passing is pro-level in a pro offense. Very impressive so far.
I'm afraid the longer he plays the more opponents will figure out his weaknesses. It's whether we are able to mitigate those that will determine our success.
October 10th, 2022 at 6:21 PM ^
JJ has weaknesses?
October 10th, 2022 at 9:47 PM ^
Ball security when running is the closest thing I've seen.
October 11th, 2022 at 9:49 AM ^
What are his weaknesses though? His deep ball, which he hit last year consistently? Even against teams where they're putting a lot of guys in coverage, he's handled it well
October 10th, 2022 at 5:27 PM ^
Michigan will win two Heisman's in a row. Corum --> JJ
October 10th, 2022 at 7:40 PM ^
I do think we should cater the offense to getting Corum more tds and yards, and win the Heisman. Others do it, and he is worthy of it.
October 11th, 2022 at 8:01 AM ^
No. Play to win the damn game.
October 11th, 2022 at 4:46 PM ^
Found McGarys burner account.
October 10th, 2022 at 7:46 PM ^
It's an impressive stat.
Other players with more highlight reel stuff are getting the hype, but JJ is quietly building himself quite the resume.
October 10th, 2022 at 8:17 PM ^
To be honest, it seems like the goal here should be to give him more of a load until that number starts to drop a bit. Give him more to do until you find out what his limit is.
October 11th, 2022 at 4:06 AM ^
I remember in the good ol' days when the score didn't matter. It was all about which quarterback had the higher completion percentage.... Yeah, them were the days...
October 11th, 2022 at 7:21 AM ^
…dead on balls accurate!
October 11th, 2022 at 10:16 AM ^
It's amazing the extent to which routine throws are simply... routine for JJ. He's NFL-level in that aspect of his game already
October 11th, 2022 at 4:49 PM ^
Yes I agree. The change from "That receiver really had to go get that" compared to "That ball boy on the sidelines really had to go get that" is nice. Obviously not talking Cade or JJ but years back and the days of Taco Pants.