Jennings

Exactly. You could not have drawn-up a more improbable situation for him to prove himself ready. 99.5yds, facing a one score deficit, end of the game, end of the season, first consecutive meaningful snaps, against a highly motivated opponent looking to get its first conference win...yet he still managed to look so comfortable and executed magnificently. He's still got his youthful mistakes in front of him, but, by all accounts, he appears to be well-equipped to make the most of them.

 

I would like to point out the old saying here "the most popular player on the team is often the back up QB". I too have high hopes for Jennings, however we all have to admit our hopes have been dashed over the last several years with QBs that were suppose to be our break and then flopped. The most obvious being perrilloux but dont forget russell shepard, he came in with hopes of being a stud QB or at the least a decent receiver. not so much there.

I am like everyone else hoping that Jennings will be developed and not be a one hit wonder. Still glad to hear mett should be back for the bowl game. Just means we have to blow who ever we play out early so Jennings can get some 3rd/4th quarter playing time.

 

Not sure if I agree with any similarities between Jennings and JJ. Jennings, even in spring scrimmage, showed a maturity and ability to read defenses and make good decisions. I think Jennings is a lot like the Russell kid in Seatle. I think Jennings has a big time arm and is a pass first QB that had the ability to use his feet to cause problems for defenses. I think Cameron will build on that with his offense with Jennings vs the run first/option failure which was JJ (whom I thought was not an option QB and uncomfortable with that offense). Cameron does not seem like the kind of OC who will force a square peg into a round hole. I think he will play to Jennings strengths, which seem to be his football savvy and big arm.

 

Cam vs Crowton

There's also a matter of perspective. By the end of 2008, we'd forgotten what decent QB play looked like, and were simply thrilled to see someone not throw picks all game long. Conversely, we've seen great QB play all year long this season and therefore have a better metric for quality at that position. I'm not saying this guarantees that Winnings will be an All-American, but I think the 2 situations have some key dissimilarities.

 

Beat me to it... the crow has been "let go" of every job he's had since he "left" red stick... and that includes Canada where his offense should've prospered with the bigger field...

 

What's funny is that the longer JJ was coached by Crowton, the worse he got. He probably only did well at the end of the 2008 season because Gary had focused his efforts on ruining Jarrett Lee.

So you mean he couldn't run the short side option because there was no short side??

 

that's probably exactly how it happened...

that's some funny chit right there...

 

Cam is no Crowton, far from it. Cam will use Jennings strengths. But like I said, the job will be wide open, as with every position on the offense.

 

I also think Jennings will be special - because as you say - that QB job is "wide-opened."

I think Brandon Harris coming in early will put pressure on AJ to be focused and on top of his game - on and off the field.

Some players - like I assume Mett is - are self-motivators and don't need the threat of losing your starting jobs as extra motivation.

Some - like I perceive JJ was - crumbles, complains, and kinda quits inside when they are threatened with losing their status.

Let's see how AJ handles the competition that BH will - by most accounts - put on him. The guy is super confident:

“I get the opportunity to go in in December and compete as a freshman and start as a freshman,” Harris said. “Everybody knows Zach Mettenberger graduates this year. By me getting the opportunity to graduate in December, enroll early and go through spring practice, I get a great shot at trying to compete and start as a freshman.”