Brown OR Hecklinski?
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I have no idea still. I fully understand why the staff doesn't either.
Nothing is going to change based on this game IMO.
I would go with Brown because he’s 6’4, throws a good deep ball, and seems to be the more accurate of the two. I was also impressed with Brown’s footwork and poise in the pocket.
Obviously, neither quarterback is going to separate himself this game. The problem is that’s going to likely be the case regardless of how many games they would split reps. I would pick Brown, but if they go with Heck, that’s fine too. They just need to pick one quarterback after this game and name him the full-time starter. The worst case scenario is you have plenty of confidence in your backup quarterback. Just make a decision and live with it.
This Iowa team has the potential for a special season. The quarterback battle is splitting hairs. Again, go with your instinct and name a starter tomorrow. Get it over with. Don’t drag it out.
Think #9 has looked better throwing but also put the ball in danger a few times 2 probably should have been picked
Yeah, I think he was a little slow in his recognition. Also, the one that Diaz played defense on I think it was James that was open down the field on that same side. that being said, I’m been pleasantly surprised by Brown. Of course, Heck settled down as well.
Brown was surprisingly fast on that one nearside scramble...
Both are missing wide open throws to Diaz. It really is amazing you can overthrow a guy that fast.
I think Brown has clearly outplayed Heck
Holy sh*t that was a sad 3 plays. Get it in the damn end zone…….!
Update: INT. Our passing game does not look good.
Update: INT. Our passing game does not look good.
Your huskers didn’t look too good today troll
Heck seems to throw a lot of passes falling back or off his back foot, those are INT balls.
Brown was throwing the better balls today, he looked fast on a run, ran the offense well
I really liked the mobility Hank showed when he evaded the rush and picked up a first down with his feet. I think he has more upside in a number of ways.
Both showed flashes at times.
Both showed flashes at times.
The whole offense was in better sync with Brown.
I don’t think either looked great. We will see. Hope it was the heat but not every team will be as overmatched physically as NIU.
Halfway through the game I posted I think we have two good QBs. I came into the game thinking Heck but ultimately exited the game thinking Hank. I also left the game unsure about both!
I think Hank benefited from less drops and far better running game when he was in. AND he threw what SHOULD have been an INT and COULD have been a pick six on the out route.
But Heck absolutley did NOT rise to the occasion like I expected against a very inferior opponent. And his pick in the end zone was brutal.
Adjusting for the drops for Heck and run game for Hank, I felt it was about even. But I also just “felt” like Hank was better and can make all the throws with a much better arm. He was a DJV drop (albeit a very tough one) for a TD and slight overthrow of Diaz for another Td away from a pretty dang good game while splitting time.
I think Hank benefited from less drops and far better running game when he was in. AND he threw what SHOULD have been an INT and COULD have been a pick six on the out route.
But Heck absolutley did NOT rise to the occasion like I expected against a very inferior opponent. And his pick in the end zone was brutal.
Adjusting for the drops for Heck and run game for Hank, I felt it was about even. But I also just “felt” like Hank was better and can make all the throws with a much better arm. He was a DJV drop (albeit a very tough one) for a TD and slight overthrow of Diaz for another Td away from a pretty dang good game while splitting time.
Hank was better. My only real problem with him was he seemed to lock on his first receiver. Never really surveyed the field and missed some open receivers because of it.
Name Hank the starter so he can get all the work with the ones moving forward. He will be serviceable
Name Hank the starter so he can get all the work with the ones moving forward. He will be serviceable
Which is why they really need to just pick one so they can get all the reps. I think Hank can become a 1.
Just go with Brown against ISU. Offense got out of rhythm once the changes started. Really don't like QB battles going on into games.
That said the starting OL, Moulton, and receivers looked good. Really hope in another month it's not the QB that's holding this team back. Too early to tell but had a bad feeling when Iowa didn't grab a transfer QB with all the quality transfers out there.
That said the starting OL, Moulton, and receivers looked good. Really hope in another month it's not the QB that's holding this team back. Too early to tell but had a bad feeling when Iowa didn't grab a transfer QB with all the quality transfers out there.
Yah I think that's the way. Throw hecklinski in if the offense needs a shot of life in the 3rd or 4th quarter of one of the bigger games where the defense is keeping us around.
I feel best with Brown being named the starter for ISU and no more switching every 3rd possession.
Unfortunately with KF, once you’re named the starter you never lose it. Ideally Brown has a short leash. If he struggles in the first half, Heck should start the second.
Unfortunately with KF, once you’re named the starter you never lose it. Ideally Brown has a short leash. If he struggles in the first half, Heck should start the second.
Very true, and much more important than any individual QB stats. If it weren't Brown's job to lose before, it is now.
I expect Brown will play the entire first half against ISU, unless he pulls a "Stanzi's first start vs. ISU" in which case Heck had better be ready to play.
It is probably worth noting that Brown hasn't proven anything that he hasn't before - he already has a history of playing well against overwhelmed opponents. ISU is not a juggernaut, but they aren't NIU. Hank will have his first chance to prove that he can play well against a P4 team, which he has not done to date....
Agree. On the pass to Diaz that, luckily wasn't picked off, he had a wide open receiver up the field that was who the pass should have been thrown to.
Agree. He missed a wide open receiver downfield on at least 2 plays, and threw to the short route instead.
No, just a chance for film study and hopefully adjust and improve. The pass to DJ in the corner I think was DJ not running the route correctly. That's a back corner throw and that's what Hank threw but DJ looked over his left shoulder and didn't run to the corner. Couldn't adjust and dropped it. Film study and more chances for improvement.
ISU is usually a tough out. They hair is on fire when the get to play their super bowl against the Hawks.
Since we’ve been using baseball lingo for the Iowa QB situation this season (“first at-bat,” etc.), I think we can continue that by saying the Hank should be our starting pitcher, but that Heck could still be an effective reliever out of the bullpen at some point.
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