I wouldnt say we are in trouble if Hunt is the QB. Do I think he's as good as Nassib was his first year starting? no. but 2010 Nassib had a great defense. The defense was the strength on that team. Nassib was not great but he had a great running back in Delone Carter that he could rely on. Nassib didnt have to throw too many risky throws and he wasnt ask to win ball games with his arm. In 2013, we may have a Defense thats close to what we had in 2010, I think we have the best group of Backs in a long time and better group of WR and TE, a better O line ( all compared to 2010 team) and a better offensive scheme. I know it was against the the 2nd defense, but If Hunt can do just what he did at the spring game and gradually get better, we will at least be a 6-6 or 7-5 team. Now with all that said. If Drew Allen can learn the system this summer and perform like we think he can, we will be even better. I am looking forward to seeing how this develops. Keep in mind that Hunt is starting to build trust with his teammates. I think they are starting believe in him and will be rooting for him. Going to be a interesting summer boys. Whats your thought?
You're right. 2013 sets up to be a similar season to 2010 b/c of the reasons you point out: solid defenses, strong rushing attacks, and a novice starter at QB -- no matter who wins the competition in the fall.
The difference though I think, is that the offensive system now in place is far different and places different demands on the quarterback position.
2010's offense was pro-style, conservative, I-back centric; in other words somewhat old school so to speak. The QB was pretty much a game manager by design and Nassib, a first time starter w/ a strong but at the time, inaccurate arm and a brilliant head on his shoulders handled the job well enough to eek out 8 wins.
However, the 2013 offense is very different by design; pistol, hurry up and geared towards generating lots of yards and lots of points. In this offense, the QB is required to be more of a playmaker w/ both his arm
and his legs. And that's where I think the 2010/2013 comparisons come to an abrupt end b/c theoretically, in this new offense, the QB is asked to do much more.
So the question for the fall is who is best suited to run this high-octane operation in the most efficient, minimal mistake sorta way: the new senior or the old sophomore. IMHO, since neither has any starting experience on their collegiate resumes, unless Drew Allen is just head & shoulders, lights out better than T. Hunt, both physically and in terms of efficiency, I find it hard to believe he's going to be able to come to town and take the ball from a gifted redshirt soph who's just scratching the surface of what he can be as a QB.
Nassib also took over as a RS sophomore and despite the unavoidable ups and downs all QBs go through, he eventually evolved into a conference champion, two-time bowl winning quarterback who's now about to be a top NFL draft pick.
Well, I guess we'll soon see. It'll be an interesting fall camp, that's for sure. Can't wait!
