"Is Rettig good enough at this point to put everything on his shoulders and make the big plays?
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Clearly. Any idiot can see that he is like an NFL quarterback out there. I mean, if you didn't know that from just the spring game, let alone his performance against that terrible 1-AA team, then I don't know what to tell you. With Rettig our issues with offensive line play would be a non-issue, as would the inability to effectively run the ball. This is because arm strength -- specifically the biceps. Awesome biceps. When an opponent is getting QB hurries and hits without blitzing on quick developing plays, it is standard wisdom that you need to switch to running slower developing pass plays, that send receivers very far downfield. That gives your quarterback a much greater chance for success. Any casual observer knows this...its just our stupid coach who can't figure it out. Same guy who seems to be unable to realize that we have an indisputable NFL star sitting on the bench.
I think the better question is, based on what we saw against NSU, does he deserve more opportunity to showcase his skills.
With the what Laviano has showed in comparison, the answer is yes.
I am not at practice and that means a lot to coaches, but at some point, you have to look at the physical skills that Rettig brings to the table and use them to your advantage...or at least see what you truly have.
The kid has pro potential. If you are a coach, I don't see how you don't use every opportunity you have to see what that kid can do in live situations.
At worst, you give him time in every game and let it play out. If Laviano doesn't like it, then let his play determine he is the guy. No one would say he has done that, regardless of the line issues.
With the what Laviano has showed in comparison, the answer is yes.
I am not at practice and that means a lot to coaches, but at some point, you have to look at the physical skills that Rettig brings to the table and use them to your advantage...or at least see what you truly have.
The kid has pro potential. If you are a coach, I don't see how you don't use every opportunity you have to see what that kid can do in live situations.
At worst, you give him time in every game and let it play out. If Laviano doesn't like it, then let his play determine he is the guy. No one would say he has done that, regardless of the line issues.
Biceps? The biceps have nothing to do with throwing motion, or arm strength. But, you are on the money with the rest of the statement.
Could you please clarify if you simply missed the fact that his post was entirely sarcastic or if you're seriously complaining about the lack of correctness in the funniest part of that sarcasm.
I think the most amusing part of the argument is that some people seem to think that if Laviano couldn't do it, what makes us think Rettig could... perhaps the answer is that Rettig may be the better QB. Unfortunately, barring injury, we may never know.
If a qb competition is even with two players in the same class, it makes sense to see what both do under game situations. I realize there are coaches who swear by how you play in practice is the most important thing. I also know there are plenty of players who play better in real game situations than practice. To me, how you play in a game situation is far more important.
If a qb competition is even with two players in the same class, it makes sense to see what both do under game situations. I realize there are coaches who swear by how you play in practice is the most important thing. I also know there are plenty of players who play better in real game situations than practice. To me, how you play in a game situation is far more important.
Well, since it appears CL may not be able to "put everything on his shoulders" and "make the big plays," then we need to find out what, if anything, Rettig can bring that CL has not shown so far.
I completely missed the sarcasm! Sorry, too many policies today(where everything has to be black and white).
No worries. It can be easy to miss sarcasm on a message board. Especially when scanning quickly through lots of posts.
So I take it that when you said other than the biceps you are "on the money" you really meant "I couldn't disagree more" lol.
There is also the idea that the threat of the deep ball keeps teams from crowding the line of scrimmage. So yeah, what you are saying has merit, yet there is something to the idea that a big arm QB is a better complement to team that wants to run the ball.
Now I think if Laviano and the team continue to struggle Rettig will get his chance. I'm not one who thinks this is a Laviano or bust situation.
I love sarcasm. Even so, there is a flip side to your argument.
When defenses don't have to worry about getting thrown deep on, they can simply bring everyone up and play for the run and short passes. PSU did that all day. We didn't even attempt to do what simple logic says you do at that point. A few deep connections or even attempts, and that D wouldn't be pinning their ears back all game like they were last Sat. Based on what I have seen from Laviano, I know why we didn't do what a team playing that defense is begging us to do.
I give the kid credit for scrambling when he needed to, although I would like to see him stand in the pocket and throw once in a while too. He did that once and got picked. Good QB's are able to do that. Lavanio from perspective is a pretty good scrambler and an average to below thrower. That isn't getting it done at this level.
Rettig may take more sacks, but also may make bigger completions. When that happens, it loosens things up. Our run game will look better as will our pass game. PSU has a good defense, but they aren't hold another P5 team to 3 points good. Something else is going on. I think Rettig is a potentially much better option because he can make you pay for stacking. This dink, dunk, run offense strikes no fear in a defense. It is a D coordinators dream. All systems go forward. I would love to play against that all day and strategy with Laviano clearly wasn't working last weekend.
A QB at this level must be able to throw deep or at least have the ability to make a D believe he can. I haven't seen that from our starter.
Is the question your asking, is Rettig, ready for Kansas? I think he has been
ready for Kansas since his senior year in High School. How does that float
your boat?
