Did it cross your mind?

No. He tries too hard. He wants to win sooo badly. But he doesn't scan the field well, he rolls right when he's pressured, even if the play starts left, and he doesn't set his feet because his arm is so strong it's bailed him out many times. Even throwing back foot, cross body, or both.

If he threw with proper form and that arm strength, he could overcome most windy days. If he threw with some arch at times he'd be better on screens and long passes.

 
Yes, I mentioned to others around me that TA seemed to be trying to "throw" the game. I was serious. It also seemed Iowa defenders were aware of the fact-- never blitzing, but just laying back waiting for him to throw to them. It seemed all kind of surreal (and still does).

 
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I will have to say that on the one interception at Wisconsin where Armstrong just hauls back and heaves it as far as he can, I truly believe he didn't have a clue to where the ball was going and couldn't have cared less where it ended up.

 
macroboy said:
I'm not saying it is true and I know it is a hell of an accusation but during the 4th quarter when TA seemed to be throwing perfect strikes to Iowa did it ever creep into your mind that he was doing it on purpose?

EDIT: Damn, people. Lighten up a little bit.

I didn't ask if you believed it. I asked if it crossed your mind.

Big difference.
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Yes, I shouted stop shaving points arm-so-strong got a few laughs.

 
macroboy said:
I'm not saying it is true and I know it is a hell of an accusation but during the 4th quarter when TA seemed to be throwing perfect strikes to Iowa did it ever creep into your mind that he was doing it on purpose?

EDIT: Damn, people. Lighten up a little bit.

I didn't ask if you believed it. I asked if it crossed your mind.

Big difference.
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No. Hes just so bad at times it can look like that. Sometimes i swear he thinks hes supposed to throw it to guys in different colors. Like some sort of game and challenge.
 
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