Gebbia
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I think he is the most talented QB but he is so small. Has anybody heard what his measurable are now a year into his time here?
Guys; you're not considering injuries. Remember Taylor Martinez? We were scoring lots of points until he hurt his leg. That is why we need 3 top QB's who can operate effectively without any decrease in efficiency.
I remember a QB named Jamelle Holliway from OU. Huge huge kid. Big Ben sized. Never did much for the Sooners.
I'm not saying he can't be great because of his size. It is a disadvantage that he wpuld have to compensate with some skills.
How old are you again? Holieway was not a giant QB, and that sob burned us more times than not. He started every game his freshman year including the the national championship game they won in 85.
He was being sarcastic. Either way Hollieway was like 3 inches shorter and the same weight, his frame was more developed and his legs were superior.
Agree, but then again I don’t remember KU running a lot of zone reads when they won the Orange Bowl.
Yeah I think they were running what they call a pro style spread which isn't the same as running a spread option or a power spread..
The part your forgetting is our defense gave up on Diaco and stopped playing for him about half way threw the season. In the beginning we were not to bad. We were starting to see some progress and then the wheels came off and all hell broke lose. No one is crowning Gebbia the next 1st team all American, we are just picking him to win the QB job next season. I’m taking Gebbia as well. There is a reason all/most of the D1 coaches wanted Gebbia. They/we all can see the talent he’s got, the decision making and arm he has. The kid has the that “it” to him. He isn’t 200-220 pounds but he’s got all the talent in the world that a QB can ask for. Frost will know what to do and how to use him. I trust Frost here.
The size issue is a moot point. Look at Mackenzie Milton. What 5'9 and 170 pounds? He was certainly durable. Our QB's will slide, there's no reason to risk injury.
Gebbia was a 5.9 4* per Rivals, with 14 offers, including Bama, Miami, and UDub.
Not really. The defense gave up 500 yards, 36 points and came within a whisker of costing us the opening game against tomato can Arkansas State.
Turned around the next week and gave up 6 touchdowns in the first half against Oregon.
The defense was not good early. Or late. Or in between.
At any rate, I'm excited to see which QB is going to come out of this on top. Great to see we have TALENTED guys competing to earn the job.
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That is very true. Mobile quarterbacks don't have to be built like tanks, they can slide or run out of bounds or take a shot every now and then. The point is simply to keep defenses scared of a QB ripping off a 10 yard run if he gets the chance to, regularly.
Yeah but a 5’9” frame compared to a 6’3’ frame at similar weight, yeah theres a difference. One is tall and skinny, the other looks more developed.
You should ask our defense about his skills when he stepped in as the scout team qb.
And yes, our defense was not good...but they could see the difference in his skill level. I will just say this, if one of these other qb's beat out Gebbia, then that kid might be our next Tommie Frazier in terms of ability and leadership.
It's true that our #1 D was crap last year, but the fact that he looked better than our #1 & #2 QBs in the Spring game when they were working with our top receivers and against our lower string defenses says something.
In the event that POB & Gebbia look good it might not be a horrible idea to red shirt Martinez. Get a little better spacing between the QB's. Also don't sleep on Vedral, once eligible. All of this happens we will for sure need only one QB for 2019.
Right now Vedral is just an after thought till he is eligible in 2019.. He could be the straw that stirs the drink.
For now It will be very interesting seeing POB,Gebbia and AM fighting for the job. For the first time since 1998 we will actually have a QB battle.
He is not going to be this small little freshman come fall. I thought I read where he had already gained 15 good lbs. The same guy who is known for attention to detail is not going to forget to take care of his body. And neither will Duvall.
You got the wrong guy dude ! Janelle was a small to average sized guy, and killed us with his quickness and athleticism !
Our defense was terrible to start the year. It was more than just his players gave up on him, but you're right that was a big problem as well.
What sticks in my mind is the ability of Milton to make a relatively long pitch and pitch in traffic.
Whoever masters that aspect is likely the starter.
These guys all have relatively good passing abilities and they can all lower a shoulder or slide on an option for the 5~10 yard plays.
I certainly hope he is good enough to be in the running, but if all things being equal since we are in rebuilding mold I
would think Martinez will be given first priority. If Martinez's upside is great that is the one to go with.
I stand corrected. I was thinking of that other QB. I think his name was Sar Casm. Thanks!
Gebbia got more opportunities than others playing for both the red and white teams. Everybody loved Darlington after his spring performance also. Do t count out Martinez being the starter by second BIG game and controlling it till he leaves
It's a stretch for anyone to guess on the QB situation without a spring session.
Relative to infinity and beyond Vedral will be in the mix and who knows for sure what talent Frost will bring in except they will be very good.
This is pretty much the only way you can put it. They all have their pros and cons, none of which stand above or below the others.
Absolutely.
Even worse, Oregon if inclined could have easily scored 80 to 100 points on us. Thank God they shut everything down at halftime and just took the win.
"The defense was good early".....lol!
