Jimmy Clausen Comments

[jiggafini19]

“Right now I favor Notre Dame, Southern Cal and South Carolina,” said Clausen. “I like Weis a lot at Notre Dame. I like the school and the people there. Everyone thinks I am going there but I am not leaning anywhere right now.

“USC has that winning tradition. I really like what they have done with that program and it’s very close to home, only about an hour.

“I like Coach (Steve) Spurrier at South Carolina. I love how he develops quarterback, they have lots of great athletes on that team and they are a program on the rise. Look at what they did in his first season there.

“I am just taking things day to day right now.”

 

[Irish Envy]

Question: Who has Spurrier developed at QB?

 

[IRISHMAN]

Question: Who has Spurrier developed at QB?

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACKS, the fun-n-gun and spreed offenses do not translate very well to the NFL.

 

[Guest]

yea Spurrier does wonders with QB's on the college level than they go on to suck in the NFL, but at least they get to the NFL.

Grossman put up good numbers under Spurrier than struggled his senior year under Zook, so Spurrier must be doing something right, but if Clausen chooses South Carolina and performs great, the media and NFL scouts will question if he's just a product of the system, and Clausen could lose a great deal of money.

Tedford's QB's drop in the draft for the same reason, once that stigma is put on a coach its hard for them to produce a high first round pick QB.

 

[AlbuquerqueIrishFan]

Question: Who has Spurrier developed at QB?

Hello? Danny Woeful!

 

[jiggafini19]

As a Bears fan, I puke in my trash can. Oh, and Shane Matthews. Ugh.

 

[grantland]

I am very interested to see what Spurrier can do at South Carolina. I was in school at South Carolina for Holtz's first two years. I would probably have to say South Carolina is my second team (a huge gap between 1 and 2, however). I was also at ND for Holtz's first three years and the process was eerily similar.

The biggest difference I saw between Holtz ND and Holtz South Carolina was that he simply did not have the talent at South Carolina. I am curious to see if Spurrier can get that talent. It is a difficult place to recruit - very small state and many of the big in state recruits end up at Tennessee, Georgia etc. (or ND). One of my favorite ND players of all time - Tony Rice. If they stay in state, many go to Clemson.

I think one reason for this is South Carolina simply has no winning tradition (known as the "chicken curse"). As of a year or two ago the school had never won a national championship in any team sport (I guess that is still true). The closest they came in football, they ended up losing to Navy late in the season (they did beat us that same year).

 

[luckofirish8]

Bears Fans, lets not forget Sexy Rexy. The juries still out on him as well.

 

[jiggafini19]

Bears Fans, lets not forget Sexy Rexy. The juries still out on him as well.

I'd rather not think of him. He miight fall and hurt himself.

 

[domerfor life]

“Right now I favor Notre Dame, Southern Cal and South Carolina,” said Clausen. “I like Weis a lot at Notre Dame. I like the school and the people there. Everyone thinks I am going there but I am not leaning anywhere right now.
“USC has that winning tradition. I really like what they have done with that program and it’s very close to home, only about an hour.
“I like Coach (Steve) Spurrier at South Carolina. I love how he develops quarterback, they have lots of great athletes on that team and they are a program on the rise. Look at what they did in his first season there.
“I am just taking things day to day right now.”

Looks like he hasn't done much research on Steve Superior. Every quarterback that's ever played for him couldn't hack it in the NFL. They were all garbage. Rex Grossman can't stay healthy enough to prove otherwise.

 

[jiggafini19]

Clausen is in a catch and throw system. Spurrier has recruited guys like this before like Brock Berlin, Wuerfel, etc.

That and his size are the only things that worry me about him.

 

[Indydomer]

What kind of system is the Paulas kid in Jiggs. Is he on a team of allstars like Jimmy or does he actually have to lead his team to victory. If he is on the latter I am definately starting to lean his way over Jimmy. He just seems like he'll be soft to me. Kind of like a pampered little rich kid. I know you shouldn't judge people if you don't know them, but thats just how he comes off to me.

 

[jiggafini19]

Here is the thing: Clausen's ABILITY is better than everyone else's. The stats don't mean a whole lot.

I think that if Clausen gets into a system like that of CW, his ability and talent can be harnessed. It would be tremendous for ND to get him, but remember Ron Powlus. Don't set the bar too high. Many recent #1 prep QBs haven't lived up to the hype. We've had this discussion before....Berlin, Booty, Kendra, some say Leak, etc.

But Mike Paulus can be as good if not better because of his size and skill. Paulus has more of an NFL frame. His talent isn't as good now, but if you look at him and think 2 years, 3 years, 4 years....you start to see how good he might end up being.

 

[IRISHMAN]

It would be tremendous for ND to get him, but remember Ron Powlus. Don't set the bar too high. Many recent #1 prep QBs haven't lived up to the hype.

yeah but lou holtz was no charlie weis when it came to the passing game and developing QBs. i just hope clausen can pick things up fast enough to compete for the starting spot in 2007.

 

[Indydomer]

I don't know man I want to see what Demetrious Jones can do. I really like the kid. His attitute is awesome, tough, hardnosed. He just seems like the kind of guy that will do whatever it takes to get what he wants, and starting at qb for ND is something he wants badly. I can't wait to see what Weis can do with a quarterback who can move.

Although, Jimmy does seem like he's going to bring a ton of talent with him, which is very interesting. Either way ND for NC the next 10 years.

These are the best problems ND has ever had!

 

[jiggafini19]

yeah but lou holtz was no charlie weis when it came to the passing game and developing QBs.]

Right. That's exactly what I'm saying, first sentence of paragraph two. What I'm getting at is that these top rated guys often fall into obscurity and they don't jump into the mix right away. Look at the last few top rated QBs....

2005- Mark Sanchez, USC
2004- Rhett Bomar, OU
2003- Kyle Wright, Miami
2002- Ben Olson, BYU

Wright had some struggles this year, but he looks like he'll be a good player. Bomar REALLY struggled because he's so young and Sanchez never got on the field. What the hell ever happened to Olson? Mormon mission?

Do these experts think Clausen is that much better than these guys were that he's going to jump right in and contribute? Early enrollment or not, I think it will take some time.

I don't know man I want to see what Demetrious Jones can do.

Absolutely. One year of practice with Quinn can only help him.

 

[Pete]

Olson is now at UCLA, he should be their starter this year

 

[jiggafini19]

Olson is now at UCLA, he should be their starter this year

Well done.

 

[Guest]

Yeah Olsen is gonna be a good one for UCLA, it helps when you have a 23 year old sophmore, they're usually more mature and able to handle the QB position well like Weinke was.

As for Clausen I think he's a must get, he'd put us on the map in a big way recruiting wise. I could see him being on the cover of SI before he even plays a game at ND, he's that big a recruit, and it would send headwaves throughout college football if we got him.

its not the end of the world if he doesn't pan out, because something tells me we'll never lack QB depth with Weis around, and getting a top QB every year is very likely with Weis as our coach.

 

[jiggafini19]

As for Clausen I think he's a must get, he'd put us on the map in a big way recruiting wise. I could see him being on the cover of SI before he even plays a game at ND, he's that big a recruit, and it would send headwaves throughout college football if we got him.
its not the end of the world if he doesn't pan out, because something tells me we'll never lack QB depth with Weis around, and getting a top QB every year is very likely with Weis as our coach.

I just couldn't say this outloud for some reason, but I agree.

 

[Irishkid23]

Yeah Olsen is gonna be a good one for UCLA, it helps when you have a 23 year old sophmore, they're usually more mature and able to handle the QB position well like Weinke was.
As for Clausen I think he's a must get, he'd put us on the map in a big way recruiting wise. I could see him being on the cover of SI before he even plays a game at ND, he's that big a recruit, and it would send headwaves throughout college football if we got him.
its not the end of the world if he doesn't pan out, because something tells me we'll never lack QB depth with Weis around, and getting a top QB every year is very likely with Weis as our coach.

I really think Clausen is ND bound because Clausen's family understands college football better than most familes. Why? Because his brothers were in a big time program at Tennesse; and his family is quite aware of Spurrier's development of QB's and they know USC well because it is nearby. Also, USC has a multitude of QB's already. That leaves ND. Quinn will be gone and the other QB's are good, but not as talented as this kid. He will learn for a year and take over by his sophmore year.

Charlie Weis is the NFL Offensive Guru and everyone knows it just by observing Brady Quinn's development last year. Clausen will bring a ton of talent along for the ride and ND will have an even better recruiting year in 2007. My guess is they will be ranked NO. 1 in recruiting!

If Clausen commits by the spring game , Whoa Nellie!

 

[jiggafini19]

Clausen is reportedly talking to Benn, Austin, Mark Barnes, Gary Gray and who knows who else. I assume Marc Tyler, too.

If ND lands him, the floodgates could indeed open from the sound of things.

 

[IRISHMAN]

Clausen is reportedly talking to Benn, Austin, Mark Barnes, Gary Gray and who knows who else. I assume Marc Tyler, too.
If ND lands him, the floodgates could indeed open from the sound of things.

lets not forget about WR greg little who said the reason he's going to visit 'Ol Miss is because of JC.

 

[Dannyboy Ayers]

If the kid is smart and he wants to look at who develops QB's he should look at the end result and that is the pro game. Charlie's kids are proven in the NFL level: can you say Tom Brady 7th round pick, and then look at the developement of Brady Quinn: Hiesman canidate, Steve tried to make the jump to the NFL and didn't last to long. bottom line he can coach them in the college game but can't teach the NFL game.