Frost’s QB Room

cheekygeek said:
I've got a new possible scenario for you... Gebbia starts Akron, Colorado, & Troy but they have Martinez preparing to play against Michigan (where the Wolverines will have seen no game film of him). Gebbia might even still start against Michigan and they go to Martinez if things aren't going Nebraska's way. If the team responds and the offense moves better against Michigan under Martinez, then he is the starter the rest of the way, if healthy and Gebbia is used for mop-up duty.
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I've got a new possible scenario for you... you're desperately searching for a way to keep your head from exploding in case Martinez isn't named the starter ahead of the Akron game.

 
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B.B. Hemingway said:
Yeah, I heard that segment. Man, DB uses way more time then needed to get his point across. He tends to lull me to sleep sometimes when he goes on like he did there

It sure sounded like DB thought Gebbia would be the guy, and that seems to be the growing thought among those in the know, that have chosen to speak about it. 
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Yeah, that's sort of what I picked up on from him, as well. The more I over-analyze and read into the things observers are saying, the more I think they like Gebbia because of his ball security and 'quick blinkers.' I don't think they necessarily feel like they need Martinez' flash right now because of their other offensive weapons, at least when it comes to taking the flash with some of the bad.

 
Enhance said:
Yeah, that's sort of what I picked up on from him, as well. The more I over-analyze and read into the things observers are saying, the more I think they like Gebbia because of his ball security and 'quick blinkers.' I don't think they necessarily feel like they need Martinez' flash right now because of their other offensive weapons, at least when it comes to taking the flash with some of the bad.
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 I could see Gebbia becoming a really, really good QB in this system. There seems to be a consistent opinion out there that Martinez will eventually be the guy, even if Gebbia is too start.... I just don't see it that way. From what we know of Gebbia, I expect him to keep that job as long as he's at Nebraska (the possibility of injury withstanding).

 
B.B. Hemingway said:
 I could see Gebbia becoming a really, really good QB in this system. There seems to be a consistent opinion out there that Martinez will eventually be the guy, even if Gebbia is too start.... I just don't see it that way. From what we know of Gebbia, I expect him to keep that job as long as he's at Nebraska (the possibility of injury withstanding).
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If Gebbia is a Joe Ganz with quick feet, we'll have a special offense. We potentially have more weapons on offense than we did in 2008. However, I think AM is the guy. I believe he has to take the job away from Gebbia and earn it outright. As of this moment, I'm not so sure he has done that.

I wouldn't be surprised if TG starts against Akron but even so, this fanbase (some) will not accept that kind of decision. We have to remember, we have no QB with real game experience. I don't think you can truly make a 100% conscious decision based on practices alone when you're put in that spot.

This is not the old Nebraska offense. A pass first QB who can think on the fly and distribute the pigskin to everyone in his arsenal is what they're looking for. A dual threat is an added bonus. This QB battle may be fully determined in an actual game, IMO. Whoever coach Frost decides on, the fan base has to rally behind him and his starter.

 
FTW said:
This is not the old Nebraska offense. A pass first QB who can think on the fly and distribute the pigskin to everyone in his arsenal is what they're looking for. A dual threat is an added bonus. 
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There is no doubt the passing game makes this thing go. Milton made huge gains there in year 2 and that was the catalyst for the entire offense to do the same. However, they are recruiting dual threat guys for a reason, and this staff believes if a QB is a good enough athlete then they can teach the other skills. That doesn't describe the dual threat as an added bonus, but a chief requirement.

I don't think that requirement has ever seriously been in question, but rather if all QBs possess it. I also believe a gameday atmosphere, with live tackling, would showcase that.

 
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