StevensTechU wrote:All smoke is that the Ducks are going after Baylor commit Austin Novosad. He runs a potent offense and looks like a good game manager, decent mobility. His arm strength is definitely a tier below most Oregon recruits. Looks like he could be a good guy to have if needed, but not a game changer in my eyes.
I mean, we already have a backup that has an incredible arm…just not the other stuff (yet)…and we’ve seen how that has worked so far
StevensTechU wrote:All smoke is that the Ducks are going after Baylor commit Austin Novosad. He runs a potent offense and looks like a good game manager, decent mobility. His arm strength is definitely a tier below most Oregon recruits. Looks like he could be a good guy to have if needed, but not a game changer in my eyes.
This is a guy Ohio State, ND, TCU and A&M have all tried to flip. I can’t imagine they all wanted a noodle arm QB.
StevensTechU wrote:All smoke is that the Ducks are going after Baylor commit Austin Novosad. He runs a potent offense and looks like a good game manager, decent mobility. His arm strength is definitely a tier below most Oregon recruits. Looks like he could be a good guy to have if needed, but not a game changer in my eyes.
This is a guy Ohio State, ND, TCU and A&M have all tried to flip. I can’t imagine they all wanted a noodle arm QB.
Simply stated, the ball just doesn't zip off his hand the way it does vs some of the league's best. There are no "frozen rope" type down field throws that I saw.
That said, he looks to purposefully throw a high arcing deep ball that has the benefit of letting a WR run underneath as well as being able to drop into the basket away from the DB's hands.
He looks like he's constantly resetting his feet through his progression reads which is good to see since he has ALL-DAY to throw. Some of the shorter passes I'd like to see more of that zip and a better trajectory but he looks capable of running an offense where he's surrounded by more talented play-makers. Being a Point-Guard at QB isn't a negative trait.
I haven't seen any of his SR highlights but you can certainly tell his throwing mechanics have changed just from his JR season ones to the Elite 11 ones. I imagine he'll keep changing as he gets better instruction/coaching. Plus, I'm sure getting in a college weight program will help a lot.
greenyellow wrote:I haven't seen any of his SR highlights but you can certainly tell his throwing mechanics have changed just from his JR season ones to the Elite 11 ones. I imagine he'll keep changing as he gets better instruction/coaching. Plus, I'm sure getting in a college weight program will help a lot.
I read where the prevailing thought is his frame and work ethic will
Allow him to bulk up and add strength.
"To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine
greenyellow wrote:I haven't seen any of his SR highlights but you can certainly tell his throwing mechanics have changed just from his JR season ones to the Elite 11 ones. I imagine he'll keep changing as he gets better instruction/coaching. Plus, I'm sure getting in a college weight program will help a lot.
I read where the prevailing thought is his frame and work ethic will
Allow him to bulk up and add strength.
I too read he has an amazing work ethic and also wants to continue to improve so takes to coaching very well. Also some comments about him being a great teammate and leader. Hope all that comes to greater fruition in Eugene.
