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[MN_BISON]

Many here have seen Parsons, Mertens and Brecke demonstrate their skills in practice, at the Spring game, and for a small part on game day. To this point none of them look impressive at QB and there will be a huge drop off when the new guy steps in. OK, I will give the chosen for next year a chance to get up to speed and prove himself, but overall the stable of QB's does not contain anybody to get excited about (sorry Lakes). Depth doesn't mean crap unless you can put in the backup(s) and not miss a beat. Not sure for overall QB performance Brecke or Parsons would even be half as good as Walker. Mertens might be able to step it up, but I think if he got hurt the Bison would be in big trouble.

Adrian Cronauer: You are in more dire need of a blowjob than any white man in history.

It's a joke!

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Adrian Cronauer: You are in more dire need of a blowjob than any white man in history.

It's a joke!

[CarringtonBison]

Many here have seen Parsons, Mertens and Brecke demonstrate their skills in practice, at the Spring game, and for a small part on game day. To this point none of them look impressive at QB and there will be a huge drop off when the new guy steps in. OK, I will give the chosen for next year a chance to get up to speed and prove himself, but overall the stable of QB's does not contain anybody to get excited about (sorry Lakes). Depth doesn't mean crap unless you can put in the backup(s) and not miss a beat. Not sure for overall QB performance Brecke or Parsons would even be half as good as Walker. Mertens might be able to step it up, but I think if he got hurt the Bison would be in big trouble.

well if they are all as bad as you assume they are, there shouldn't be any dropoff at all from #1 qb to #3 qb. they all suck according to you.

It is easy to be down on the qb situation, just like the rb situation last year. Stop knocking what we have and see what happens. For all we know, one may emerge and next year in the offseason we will all hail them as the next coming. Everyone needs to relax a bit and try to ENJOY what we have right now. it wasn't long ago (5 years) when everything was awful. I certainly don't have the goggles on, but I am trying to appreciate what we have at the present time. This is a glorious time in Bison history and we need to embrace it, not piss and moan over small details we have little knowledge or control over. And no, SD, this is not entirely directed at you. I find a lot of your attitudes and posts funny and enlightening/entertaining. Just general comments.

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I've joked around with SDBison's posts, but I do find his worries about quarterback somewhat valid. I'm nervous about Mertens, but I do think he has a lot of potential. I don't think SDBison is arguing that. I am nervous about second string. Parsons has a ton of ability, but he has been a huge disappointment in my book. When he has played he has all but refused to throw the ball. When he has thrown I think he has a great arm. He just won't use it. That would make me nervous if he was needed to run the offense. Brecke looked okay in the spring game when I saw him. Ok. Just ok. If we looked back to last spring and the info that Hallstrom/Kolpack gave us we would not find glowing remarks for any of them. They all were ok, but none were taking control. I believe Parsons would have gotten the nod if he would have actually passed the ball.

There, that is enough serious talk. Better go to my smack thread and post a joke or two.

[bisonhusker]

I guess I am just hearing what coaches say....that they are adding stuff to the playbook to accomodate Walker's arm and athleticism. Kid played hoops for Miles last year. He is a stud. If they tell me that, I will take their word for it.

Remember his stats last year when he played at MVS? he was like 80% with a TD pass. He is a REALLY good leader and athlete. Will he be perfect? We don't know, but to be critical of a kid who has learned for 4 years under the best we have had, had the same coordinator/coaches for a long time is bizarre to me. Kid was Mr. Football in MN. If we got that kid every year, we would have some great talent at NDSU.

I love how everyone is ready to announce DJ the next Heisman winner but won't at least give Mertins a shot.....and I love DJ...but I guess we just have rose colored glasses on.

[bisonmike2]

I guess I am just hearing what coaches say....that they are adding stuff to the playbook to accomodate Walker's arm and athleticism. Kid played hoops for Miles last year. He is a stud. If they tell me that, I will take their word for it.

Remember his stats last year when he played at MVS? he was like 80% with a TD pass. He is a REALLY good leader and athlete. Will he be perfect? We don't know, but to be critical of a kid who has learned for 4 years under the best we have had, had the same coordinator/coaches for a long time is bizarre to me. Kid was Mr. Football in MN. If we got that kid every year, we would have some great talent at NDSU.

I love how everyone is ready to announce DJ the next Heisman winner but won't at least give Mertins a shot.....and I love DJ...but I guess we just have rose colored glasses on.

You mean Merten's, right?

[imabison]

I am at a loss that anyone can make the statements about how bad the quarter backs are based on what they say 1 year ago. The players are 1 year old, have had a full year to strengthen their game, a full year to be coached, and their knowledge enhanced.

NDS has a great set of coaches, who know how to work with players, I think we need to give them the benefit of the doubt.

[90BISON]

This thread is starting to flirt dangerously close to "mental masturbation". I think I will coin that term, think I stole it from Sammy Hagar, or the like, bein's somebody already has "douchebaggery".

[Jdubs21]

Carringtonbison have u ever seen Mertens play or even his stats? or parsons for that matter? both play with good confidence and dont seem to to be a nervous wreck out there, look at their stats which are very impressive for gettin 30 snaps a year....if your gonna be hating on our players, go be a UND fan

[NorthernBison]

Carringtonbison have u ever seen Mertens play or even his stats? or parsons for that matter? both play with good confidence and dont seem to to be a nervous wreck out there, look at their stats which are very impressive for gettin 30 snaps a year....if your gonna be hating on our players, go be a UND fan

I'm thinking your aim was a little off with that post there dude. He sounded pretty supportive.