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[Jdubs21]

"To this point none of them look impressive at QB and there will be a huge drop off when the new guy steps in. "

that sounded opposite of supportive...

[NorthernBison]

"To this point none of them look impressive at QB and there will be a huge drop off when the new guy steps in. "

that sounded opposite of supportive...

I don't see that quote from CarringtonBison. I assumed you were taking him to task for post #83. I read that as supportive overall and the first part of the post I took as sarcasm. I'll let him defend himself.

[extremerouge]

"To this point none of them look impressive at QB and there will be a huge drop off when the new guy steps in. "

that sounded opposite of supportive...

he was quoting SDBison there...

[BlueBisonRock]

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 agree with your comment. It was however, pointed in the wrong direction. Carrington is driving home the same point.

There are a couple others who feel our rose colored glasses are getting in the way of objectivity. Perhaps you could direct your comment in their direction.

In the mean time, I will support you by repeating a comment made earlier in the week.

From a rose colored glasses point of view (I actually wear photogrey) - Chill out! Life in college ball has key players graduating every year. A big part of my Bison experience has been to look at the positives and expect teams to deliver. Brewster went 1-11 last year. Bohl and the Bison went 10-1.

[CarringtonBison]

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

huh???? i never said anything to that regard. i was making the point that they have not done anything for anyone to be making comments on how they may perform. i was backing them up. i think you need to reread the post. there was an overtone of sarcasm. go back and read for several pages and see that there are others hating. i feel cautiously confident in our QB situation, unlike others on the board. apology will be accepted

[CarringtonBison]

"To this point none of them look impressive at QB and there will be a huge drop off when the new guy steps in. "

that sounded opposite of supportive...

go back and see that that quote came from SDBison. i quoted him in my response. i am supportive of the team in general and don't feel that 18-23 year old kids who play ball for my entertainment deserve to be berated as happens here. Hell, a high school senior who isn't even in our program is being doubted, which is ridiculous. You can point fingers and say what you want, but you are wrong!! All it takes is a easy review of the posts to see that!

[SDbison]

go back and see that that quote came from SDBison. i quoted him in my response. i am supportive of the team in general and don't feel that 18-23 year old kids who play ball for my entertainment deserve to be berated as happens here. Hell, a high school senior who isn't even in our program is being doubted, which is ridiculous. You can point fingers and say what you want, but you are wrong!! All it takes is a easy review of the posts to see that!

Wow, some of you are letting your homerism get to you. If you objectively look at the 3 QB's that have backed up Walker for the past couple years none of them are impressive. If you watched the Spring games you would see none of them approached the confidence and abilities that Walker demonstated. I am hoping that with another year of maturity and one half a game of experience Mertens can step in and prove he has some great things to contribute. As for Parsons, he always seems to jump the gun and take off running. So far Brekke has not shown much either. OK, maybe it is possible any one of these three could suddenly surprise us and become a great QB. I hope that is what happens. As a fan, Alumnus and teammaker I am concerned about a post Walker letdown. Maybe I was hoping that there would be a legit transfer from an FBS school, or a good sized QB from the region who make a commitment to NDSU. Just seems strange how it took until the last week before signing day to get a recruit from San Diego given NDSU's high FCS ranking. I suppose Jose could end up being as good if not better than Walker. Maybe I have my doubts, but there is nothing wrong with voicing them here. I never made personal atacks on the players or coaches. If one of you blind faith posters could come up with something other than the coaches will make it happen we might have some good dialogue. Maybe someone who was at the Mississippi Valley State game could comment on how well Mertens took command or how sharp his passes were? Maybe someone has inside info on how Parsons is working on staying in the pocket, etc? Going into 2008 the QB situation will be the #1 question mark. Apparently this topic is taboo at Bisonville.

[silkamilkamonico]

None of the QB's that backup a 3 1/2 year starter look impressive at any program, unless your USC.

Which evil would you want to deal with? Getting a special player like Walker, and then dealing with aftermath? Or not having a special guy like Walker, and having a better idea of what you're going to get for QB's the following year?

I'll take Walker any day of the week, and twice on Saturdays.

[SDbison]

None of the QB's that backup a 3 1/2 year starter look impressive at any program, unless your USC.

Which evil would you want to deal with? Getting a special player like Walker, and then dealing with aftermath? Or not having a special guy like Walker, and having a better idea of what you're going to get for QB's the following year?

I'll take Walker any day of the week, and twice on Saturdays.

Sorry, these 3 QB's have been around for a while and they are way behind where Walker was at the same time. Yes, I expect some dropoff due to lack of experience......but there is a bit more than that here. Also, maybe since NDSU is willing to take chances on 6 foot tall QB's they might try one who is 6'3. And don't say only FBS teams get QB's that tall. There are a bunch of them in FCS and DII. SDSU seems to be able to find a couple. Oh yeah, Walker was special......but just think if NDSU had a QB like the one who played for Delaware?

[CarringtonBison]

Wow, some of you are letting your homerism get to you. If you objectively look at the 3 QB's that have backed up Walker for the past couple years none of them are impressive. If you watched the Spring games you would see none of them approached the confidence and abilities that Walker demonstated. I am hoping that with another year of maturity and one half a game of experience Mertens can step in and prove he has some great things to contribute. As for Parsons, he always seems to jump the gun and take off running. So far Brekke has not shown much either. OK, maybe it is possible any one of these three could suddenly surprise us and become a great QB. I hope that is what happens. As a fan, Alumnus and teammaker I am concerned about a post Walker letdown. Maybe I was hoping that there would be a legit transfer from an FBS school, or a good sized QB from the region who make a commitment to NDSU. Just seems strange how it took until the last week before signing day to get a recruit from San Diego given NDSU's high FCS ranking. I suppose Jose could end up being as good if not better than Walker. Maybe I have my doubts, but there is nothing wrong with voicing them here. I never made personal atacks on the players or coaches. If one of you blind faith posters could come up with something other than the coaches will make it happen we might have some good dialogue. Maybe someone who was at the Mississippi Valley State game could comment on how well Mertens took command or how sharp his passes were? Maybe someone has inside info on how Parsons is working on staying in the pocket, etc? Going into 2008 the QB situation will be the #1 question mark. Apparently this topic is taboo at Bisonville.

SD, I agree with you. QB will be the biggest question mark. I am a more of lets wait and see what happens. All of spring ball and fall two a days working with the first offense should help out these guys, but after walker it is natural to expect a letdown. I have catious optimism. I am not disagreeing with you, just waiting to see what happens.