JC definetly showed my why...

[NDsuperfan09]

Thank you KJones, I thought I'm glad I'm not the only poster thinking this way. Let Crist learn and the system for 2 years and throw him in on some blowouts along the way, and by his junior year, our offense will barely miss a beat. Only thing it will have to overcome is the timing with the WR's and hopefully this will be covered in the summer and spring. Anyways, anybody else impressed with Clausens new found escapability? I think he realized that if he wants to live, then he must use his feet once in awhile!

Yeah he really seems like a quick learner. I still need to see him show this against top competition but if he is given proper protection, I think he will meet many of our expectations.

 

[Moostache]

Anyways, anybody else impressed with Clausens new found escapability? I think he realized that if he wants to live, then he must use his feet once in awhile!

I was not nearly as impressed with that as I was with the TD pass to Grimes...and not just because it was a 30-yard frozen rope to Grimes either....that play shows what Clausen can do from a passing pocket. The blocking on that pass was PERFECT...the Tackles rode their men right out of the play, the middle of the line was in position and engaged their men and the blitz was picked up by the RB, giving Clausen ample time and throwing space.

The result? A beautiful TD pass threaded directly between 2 defenders and placed where only his man could make a play - ie. down and in front instead of high and behind or just plain high. Its that kind of precision AND accuracy that I have been tuning in each week hoping to see. After the UM game, I already knew this was a lost season, but what has kept me glued to the TV (and to my seat at the USC game) all season is the hope that I would see something like that play...now, granted I want to see MORE of it...but now I have seen a glimpse of the future and I can smile again thinking that better days are actually ahead (and not a figment of my imagination)....

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

I was not nearly as impressed with that as I was with the TD pass to Grimes...and not just because it was a 30-yard frozen rope to Grimes either....that play shows what Clausen can do from a passing pocket. The blocking on that pass was PERFECT...the Tackles rode their men right out of the play, the middle of the line was in position and engaged their men and the blitz was picked up by the RB, giving Clausen ample time and throwing space.

The result? A beautiful TD pass threaded directly between 2 defenders and placed where only his man could make a play - ie. down and in front instead of high and behind or just plain high. Its that kind of precision AND accuracy that I have been tuning in each week hoping to see. After the UM game, I already knew this was a lost season, but what has kept me glued to the TV (and to my seat at the USC game) all season is the hope that I would see something like that play...now, granted I want to see MORE of it...but now I have seen a glimpse of the future and I can smile again thinking that better days are actually ahead (and not a figment of my imagination)....

Agreed bro, that play definetly signifies Clausens ability 2 thread the needle and show why he was the #1 player in the nation last year..

 

[Newc]

Between that pass to Grimes and the perfectly lofted balls to the corner of the endzones I think we have our QB that will lead us to the promise land. Those kinds of passes are completely independent of who you play, as long as Jimmy can consistantly throw the ball like that, it won't matter who we play whether it is USC or Duke, those throws will end up with scores.

 

[Irish girl]

..... Regardless of the opponent, I saw attributes I have been waiting to see from JC. Things like getting rid of the ball, having a feel for the pocket, and makin something out of nothing and avoiding big mistakes. He threw it away when need be and he also scrambles for some valuable yardss when he got the chance. When he did have time tho, he consistantly hit the Wr's hands with darts. It was a great display. Numerous passes were dropped, makin his numbers worse..Having a sound running game with Hughes and AA helped his cause. Anybody see what I saw? I know it was against Duke but he can use those attributes against anybody in the country from now on...I think he feels like he finally belongs..

Sorry--I'm new at posting and using the quote feature. this is one of the quotes that talk about what a great QB he is.

 

[SoCalDomer]

Sorry--I'm new at posting and using the quote feature. this is one of the quotes that talk about what a great QB he is.

Ok, but no one called him a genius.

All of the opinions given by C2K were backed up with a factual example of things he did during the game.

He played today like a freshman QB. Made some rookie mistakes and bad decisions. But overall, the time off helped him improve from his first few starts.

I think the analysis C2K gave is pretty accurate from the Airforce game and aside from the few big mistakes he made today, he is learning and doing better.

I'm not saying you can't feel the way you do, but your post in the other thread implied opinions by people that I don't think were actually shared. (i.e. the genius comment)

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

Ok, but no one called him a genius.

All of the opinions given by C2K were backed up with a factual example of things he did during the game.

He played today like a freshman QB. Made some rookie mistakes and bad decisions. But overall, the time off helped him improve from his first few starts.

I think the analysis C2K gave is pretty accurate from the Airforce game and aside from the few big mistakes he made today, he is learning and doing better.

I'm not saying you can't feel the way you do, but your post in the other thread implied opinions by people that I don't think were actually shared. (i.e. the genius comment)

Thanks for backing me up SoCal, I have always respected your opinions on every topic. I just wanna make this clear. I am not a Clausen homer, regardless of my screen name. I just tell it like I see it. Yesterday, Clausen did make some mistakes. That pic he threw was inexcusable. I admit. I also believe that he displayed some things the last few weeks that made him the #1 recruit in the country last year. His accuracy was great when he had time. That out to Kamara on the far side of the field really showed me that he has an NFL caliber of an arm. That is one of the hardest throws in football 2 make. He also is showing better touch on the long balls. This is due to the fact that he has finally got into a little rythem with his WR's...He has also shown that he can throw it away. Albeit, he could have avoided a couple of more sacks. I saw a good day from JC but he could have done much better. Remember he is only a FRESHMAN. We will see just how much he can learn from his mistakes as with the rest of our young team against San Diego St. next season.

 

[SoCalDomer]

Irishgirl is right to a degree, that some people put JC way too high on a pedestal and expected too much from him.

But i think most people's expectations were lowered once he got on the field, prior to the Airforce game. He showed improvement and did some things that show he has potential to be great. But yes, he's still playing like a freshman.

If people still have overly high opinions of him (i.e. someone is in fact calling him a genius) then her criticism is legit. I just don't recall too many people going that far.