Was well on his way to doing it again too.Last UK QB to throw for 3000+ yds/season.
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Was well on his way to doing it again too.Last UK QB to throw for 3000+ yds/season.
Bro, I honestly don’t know what game you were watching. Were you there? Danny Clark has as much upside as any player I saw on Friday. Wilson also has a lot of upside, for sure. But Wilson is nowhere near ready. He looked hesitant, and most of his throws were not accurate. If the season started tomorrow, Hoak would easily be our starting quarterback.After watching the replay this morning, I think the QB decision is an easy one. Terry Wilson has by far the most upside of any of his competitors.
I don't know what game you were watching, but most of Hoak's throws were not accurate either. He was just 14-25, not exactly great numbers and he has a year more experience in the offense as opposed to Wilson. Hoak didn't impress me very much at all.Bro, I honestly don’t know what game you were watching. Were you there? Danny Clark has as much upside as any player I saw on Friday. Wilson also has a lot of upside, for sure. But Wilson is nowhere near ready. He looked hesitant, and most of his throws were not accurate. If the season started tomorrow, Hoak would easily be our starting quarterback.
Hoak was much more sound than Wilson on Friday. So was Clark. If you didn’t see that, then I don’t know what to tell you. Like I said earlier, Wilson has only been working in Eddie Gran’s offense for a month, so it’s too early to judge what he can be by September. But, for someone to say it’s already an “easy decision” in favor of Wilson, that’s just not the case at all. Nobody with real football experience who actually attended Friday’s game would conclude that.I don't know what game you were watching, but most of Hoak's throws were not accurate either. He was just 14-25, not exactly great numbers and he has a year more experience in the offense as opposed to Wilson. Hoak didn't impress me very much at all.
"Much more sound" , I am not sure what you mean by that. Hoak has been studying / running this offense in practice, with these coaches/teammates for over a year longer than Wilson. He should be running the offense more smoothly than Wilson at this point. He was only 14/25 throwing the ball and for less total yards than Wilson had. Obviously if this was a real game, I don't think it would be argued that Wilson would of had more rushing yards than Hoak also. He had a few runs that could have been big yard gainers in real games.Hoak was much more sound than Wilson.
"Much more sound" , I am not sure what you mean by that.
He is. And again, if you can’t see that, then I don’t know what else to say. But this is a tempest in a teapot. By September, Hoak, Wilson, Clark will all be different quarterbacks. It’s way too early to know what will happen in September. And that was my only point when I disagreed with the other guy who said it is an “easy decision”. It isn’t easy at all. The summer will be very important.Hoak has been studying / running this offense in practice, with these coaches/teammates for over a year longer than Wilson. He should be running the offense more smoothly than Wilson at this point.
Wilson is a far superior athlete .....I'm not sure what game you were watching if you can't see that. He showed me enough in the passing game..made some accurate throws with plenty of zip. It's not like Gunnar Hoak is some superstar passer. He looks like Mr. Average to me. Ask yourself how much respect SEC defenses will give Hoak when he's running the RPO? They'll lie in wait for Snell every time. A home run threat like Wilson running the RPO will give defensive coordinators nightmares. Clark looks fine to me as well...he may be the second best QB prospect on the team.Bro, I honestly don’t know what game you were watching. Were you there? Danny Clark has as much upside as any player I saw on Friday. Wilson also has a lot of upside, for sure. But Wilson is nowhere near ready. He looked hesitant, and most of his throws were not accurate. If the season started tomorrow, Hoak would easily be our starting quarterback.
I agree all three have a long way to go and all of them are good enough to play for us. I just think we'll wind up being a 60/40 running football team because it plays to the strengths of our best two athletes (Snell and Wilson). Our receivers looked decidedly mediocre against a UK secondary which hardly distinguished themselves last season. I think that plays against Hoak and makes Wilson the most logical choice at QB.Way earlier in this thread I said none of the QBs are SEC level at this time. Doesn't mean they won't or can't be, just need more work. I also said Wilson's speed will be hard to keep off the field but so will Hoak's practice experience in the O as well as Clark's desire to compete. My hope is they and the WRs stay on campus this summer improving their game and working on routes/timing, etc. Coaches are going to have a very busy few months.
I guess this is the part where words get put in my mouth. Of course, all of us know Terry Wilson is a nice athlete. I didn’t suggest otherwise. But you said picking Wilson as our starting quarterback is already an “easy decision”. That’s false. Typically, the summer is a key phase in any quarterback competition, because that’s when quarterbacks establish leadership in the program and get to know their receivers. The decision will not be made until late August, at the earliest, and I still believe Danny Clark could get involved. None of us have any idea which quarterback will start. Now you are calling Gunnar Hoak “Mr. Average”. During Hoak’s senior year of high school, he was the best prep quarterback in Ohio. ESPN ranked him as a 4 star. Did you know that? Now you are pronouncing him “average” before he even plays in his 1st college game. That level of analysis speaks for itself.Wilson is a far superior athlete .....I'm not sure what game you were watching if you can't see that. He showed me enough in the passing game..made some accurate throws with plenty of zip. It's not like Gunnar Hoak is some superstar passer. He looks like Mr. Average to me. Ask yourself how much respect SEC defenses will give Hoak when he's running the RPO? They'll lie in wait for Snell every time. A home run threat like Wilson running the RPO will give defensive coordinators nightmares. Clark looks fine to me as well...he may be the second best QB prospect on the team.
Hoak also short arms at times, could hold him back.I thought Hoak threw off his back foot quite a bit but he was real good in the second half. . All 4 have ability. Clark reminds me of a Tebow type leader. Big lefty with enthusiasm plus. Good team mate and looks to have leadership qualities. Wilson is an athlete -fast. Good strong arm. Player. Just starting. Walker is mobile and exciting. Johnny Football type of style. Mobile. Looked bigger than I thought. Billy Jack Haskins.
I think it's an easy decision for the reasons I outlined. 1. He is an elite athlete who has game breaking speed and elusiveness. We don't have too many of those guys on offense (except Snell). 2. His skill set fits our team better. 3. I don't care about high school rankings. They aren't a guarantee of success at the high D1 level (remember Morgan Newton?). Being "average" at the D1 level isn't exactly a knock on Hoak....I just think Wilson has the potential to be considerably better. I believe it's his job to lose.I guess this is the part where words get put in my mouth. Of course, all of us know Terry Wilson is a nice athlete. I didn’t suggest otherwise. But you said picking Wilson as our starting quarterback is already an “easy decision”. That’s false. Typically, the summer is a key phase in any quarterback competition, because that’s when quarterbacks establish leadership in the program and get to know their receivers. The decision will not be made until late August, at the earliest, and I still believe Danny Clark could get involved. None of us have any idea which quarterback will start. Now you are calling Gunnar Hoak “Mr. Average”. During Hoak’s senior year of high school, he was the best prep quarterback in Ohio. ESPN ranked him as a 4 star. Did you know that? Now you are pronouncing him “average” before he even plays in his 1st college game. That level of analysis speaks for itself.
You answered your own concern about him. Several drops plus the INT bounced off the chest of a coverted linebacker who is now a TE.I think Hoak will be the starter, but Wilson will have packages for him also.
As proven with his 54% comp percent in JUCO and his 10/24 1 INT yesterday, he isn't a very accurate passer (to be fair the receivers were dropping some balls).
Hoak gives us the better option in the passing game (though he isn't slow), and Wilson is the threat running the ball.
We would not be 60/40 if Joe Montana was qb.I agree all three have a long way to go and all of them are good enough to play for us. I just think we'll wind up being a 60/40 running football team because it plays to the strengths of our best two athletes (Snell and Wilson). Our receivers looked decidedly mediocre against a UK secondary which hardly distinguished themselves last season. I think that plays against Hoak and makes Wilson the most logical choice at QB.
I think they'll find a serviceable QB, my concern is at WR. Just aren't at SEC level at this time.Interesting thread. I don't know how long this board has been in existence but you have to go back to the Andre Woodson years to not find a spring QB controversy.
For what little it is worth I thought Hoak looked a little better throwing the ball than did Wilson. But Wilson is clearly the better runner. While it is unlikely Hoak can "improve" his running it is certainly possible for Wilson to improve his passing. So where does this leave Gran?
Well, IMHO, UK needs the best passing game they can put on the field and this likely means Hoak at QB
I say that because a number of teams will likely put an extra man in the box or otherwise make a stronger commitment to stop the run first and take their chances with the pass. And a "defensive adjustment" to stop the running game with Snell will also limit the ability of Wilson to run the ball.
But such a tactic seemingly opens up opportunities to throw the ball. Think of the NW game last year (Snell for 15 yards rushing and Johnson for 15). But the Cats were almost 100 yards over their typical passing game offense. JMO
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I thought the same just from what was on the field Fri but remember we add baker, Conrad, Rigg and the freshmen in the fall. Hate to count on a true freshman but we might have to! King may help in the passing game as well.I think they'll find a serviceable QB, my concern is at WR. Just aren't at SEC level at this time.
Agree 100%I'm not sold on Hoak.
I like Wilson (potential threat)
I liked Clark's pocket presence and confidence. I would have liked to see him more.
All the reason Wilson needs to be QB. It will force teams to put an extra man (Sometimes 2) close to the line. Single coverage on the outside.Interesting thread. I don't know how long this board has been in existence but you have to go back to the Andre Woodson years to not find a spring QB controversy.
For what little it is worth I thought Hoak looked a little better throwing the ball than did Wilson. But Wilson is clearly the better runner. While it is unlikely Hoak can "improve" his running it is certainly possible for Wilson to improve his passing. So where does this leave Gran?
Well, IMHO, UK needs the best passing game they can put on the field and this likely means Hoak at QB
I say that because a number of teams will likely put an extra man in the box or otherwise make a stronger commitment to stop the run first and take their chances with the pass. And a "defensive adjustment" to stop the running game with Snell will also limit the ability of Wilson to run the ball.
But such a tactic seemingly opens up opportunities to throw the ball. Think of the NW game last year (Snell for 15 yards rushing and Johnson for 15). But the Cats were almost 100 yards over their typical passing game offense. JMO
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I've said it before and will again. Hartline was one of the most, if not the most underappreciated UK football QB or player in my lifetime. Still to this day it makes me mad at all the crap he got.
After watching the replay this morning, I think the QB decision is an easy one. Terry Wilson has by far the most upside of any of his competitors. He is an elite athlete on an offense that desperately needs players with game breaking potential. Our defense couldn't come close to stopping him...great acceleration and quickness. Gunnar is a marginally better passer at this point, but he doesn't blow me away with his arm strength. He's also not very elusive in the pocket and is a poor fit for the RPO. We can beat the Central Michigan's of the world with a guy like Hoak, but Wilson gives us a better chance to pull and upset or two against the top half of the SEC.
I don't know what game you were watching, but most of Hoak's throws were not accurate either. He was just 14-25, not exactly great numbers and he has a year more experience in the offense as opposed to Wilson. Hoak didn't impress me very much at all.
Wilson is a far superior athlete .....I'm not sure what game you were watching if you can't see that. He showed me enough in the passing game..made some accurate throws with plenty of zip. It's not like Gunnar Hoak is some superstar passer. He looks like Mr. Average to me. Ask yourself how much respect SEC defenses will give Hoak when he's running the RPO? They'll lie in wait for Snell every time. A home run threat like Wilson running the RPO will give defensive coordinators nightmares. Clark looks fine to me as well...he may be the second best QB prospect on the team.
I agree all three have a long way to go and all of them are good enough to play for us. I just think we'll wind up being a 60/40 running football team because it plays to the strengths of our best two athletes (Snell and Wilson). Our receivers looked decidedly mediocre against a UK secondary which hardly distinguished themselves last season. I think that plays against Hoak and makes Wilson the most logical choice at QB.
I don't know what game you were watching, but most of Hoak's throws were not accurate either. He was just 14-25, not exactly great numbers and he has two years more experience in the offense as opposed to Wilson...
I think Hoak will be the starter, but Wilson will have packages for him also.
As proven with his 54% comp percent in JUCO and his 10/24 1 INT yesterday, he isn't a very accurate passer (to be fair the receivers were dropping some balls).
Hoak gives us the better option in the passing game (though he isn't slow), and Wilson is the threat running the ball.
Agree with mrschwump, Hoak/Wilson looked best, believe in "real" action Wilson's speed will mean a lot more, (with the touch the quarterback play over rule that was in effect) will be some big plays when he decides to tuck it and run with it.Played 4, Wilson, Hoak, Clark and Wood. All made good throws, all made poor throws, some victimized by drops(most of the drops, 4 or 5, by walk-ons). Nobody head and shoulders above others. Hoak/Wilson ahead. IMHO, it'll be hard to keep Wilson's speed off the field. Don't think any are SEC level at this time, need more work/polish. Battle continues.
I am confused, you say the game showed us nothing then you go on to say all these things it showed!The BW game like always showed nothing. Great for the fans, but the upside every year is that no one gets hurt in this game. As far as Hoak goes, I thought the game gave a false look in that he would have that much time to pass, he won't. Throwing strength is definitely a downside for him AND he will need for our oline to be MUCH improved in the pass protection area. If this happens, his accuracy will be a great upside for him. Wilson, after watching it on TV, doesn't yet go through his progressions and wants to leave the pocket because he is a confident runner. Super quick, still has a lot to learn. Clark, has a cannon, but like Hoak will not have that much time to throw the ball, seem to do better after a couple of bad throws like all of them did. Wood, who has a lot of catching up to do did throw two straight passes, that were on the money, accurate, and it got to the receiver quickly but is probably way behind in reading defenses. All four need to be in the film room this summe a lot plus they need to throw, throw, throw, to their receivers this summer.
I am confused, you say the game showed us nothing then you go on to say all these things it showed!
To me the QB controversy revolves around 2 plays in this spring game highlight reel. (10 second mark and 30 second mark are the two AJ Rose big runs).
1. If we go with Hoak, the DE/OLB will certainly crash down hard on read option and take that RB dive away more. This play has been a staple of our offense rushing attack the past two years. If we stick with Wilson, you crash down hard on Benny/Rose...his feet will make you pay dearly for not honoring the QB run threat.
2. I agree Hoak is a better passer today...but Gunner looked 'meh' with his arm the first 4 drives before getting it going. Gunner was hitting all short stuff and teams are going to flood the box on short throws and make him go down field...so let's not act like Gunnar is a solid threat throwing the ball yet.
3. But Wilson did lock onto to receivers and was inaccurate moreso than Hoak.
4. As far as Clark...he's not in the race so it's not worth arguing. Stoops basically said so...and all player interviews indicate the same
I trust Gran/Hinshaw in developing our QB this year. But I'm not going to lie...I'd lean on what is proven which is our run game with Wilson keeping teams honest with his amazing legs and hope he develops tossing the ball as the year unfolds.
Why? You say MB dosen'tRegardless, it looks like we have some choices with chances.
I will leave it up to the coaches, they are being paid more than I am to decide who starts.
Hell, they might even know more about it than I do.
Gran builds around the strength of his personnel. Cincy was like top 15 in passing while he was OCLet's be honest...in a "touch the QB and we blow the play dead"...it's always going to work against the more mobile QB. Last year Johnson looked less than Hoak in spring drills but as we all know...when bullets start flying life isn't about a kept pocket (at least for UK QBs it is not ).
I won't be shocked if we play both Wilson and Hoak....but I think Gran likes to pound the rock, control the ball and wear teams out. For those lamenting days of throwing it around for 300 yards....I just don't see Gran as that philosophy. I think Gran will be hard pressed to keep an athlete in Wilson off the field.
Disagree with on Gran. Now if you want to talk about the HC that's a different story and he's the boss.Let's be honest...in a "touch the QB and we blow the play dead"...it's always going to work against the more mobile QB. Last year Johnson looked less than Hoak in spring drills but as we all know...when bullets start flying life isn't about a kept pocket (at least for UK QBs it is not ).
I won't be shocked if we play both Wilson and Hoak....but I think Gran likes to pound the rock, control the ball and wear teams out. For those lamenting days of throwing it around for 300 yards....I just don't see Gran as that philosophy. I think Gran will be hard pressed to keep an athlete in Wilson off the field.
Why? You say MB dosen't