This is the first installment previewing the best players by position in all of College Football. Were starting with the most important and most glamorous position of all, the Quarterbacks.
1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma, Jr.
Bradford was the Heisman winner last season as a Sophomore. Led the Sooners offense in 2008 to the most points in FBS history, and accounted for 4,720 yards passing last year. One of the more accurate passers in all of College Football, Bradford is THE best in 2009; and will likely be a #1 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft if he decides to leave early.
2. Jevan Snead, Ole Miss, Jr.
Ole Miss has been revived with this former Texas Longhorn at the helm. Snead is a future first-day NFL draft prospect and has many people thinking Ole Miss is a SEC title contender this year.
3. Tim Tebow, Florida, Sr.
Many will probably rip me for not having Tebow 1 or 2 but I don’t drink all the kool-aid with this guy. He’s here in the Top 3 basically due to his accolades as a champion and a Heisman winner, and a product of the talent around him. And if this were a list for best leaders he would probably be at the top, or best shots of a QB screaming a lot (above); but the love for this guy is unreal when there are better natural QBs out there. But again you gotta put him here, for his gawdy numbers and team success. In the NFL he’s a TE.
4. Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, Soph.
Took over for Senior Todd Boeckman last year who was overrated to begin with, and looks primed to have a break-out season in 2009; one of the best athletes in all of College Football.
5. Colt McCoy, Texas, Sr.
Two years ago it looked like McCoy was going to be a bust after losing to the likes Kansas State and Texas A&M with lame duck HC Dennis Franchione at home. But now all of that is forgotten and McCoy is supposedly number two behind Tebow as the best Quarterback. Not in my book.
Can’t deny the improvement he made in 2008 though, was extremely accurate, and is Texas’ best runner. I can’t picture him having that much success on the ground this year though. Don’t be shocked if McCoy has a letdown 2009 season.
6. Max Hall, BYU, Sr.
One of the best schools for producing talented Quarterbacks has another in Max Hall. Hall threw for 3,957 yards last season, him and Sam Bradford will be showcasing an aerial assault in Jerry’s World at the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium on September 5th.
7. Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan, Sr.
Along with Hall, LeFevour is the class of “Non-BCS” Quarterbacks. LeFevour has been very successful for the Chippewas leading them to three consecutive bowl appearances. A future first-round NFL selection in next year’s draft.
8. Robert Griffin, Baylor, Soph.
Griffin is right there with Pryor in the most athletic players in the nation. He was a former track star, how much more athletic can you get? Griffin would be getting more pub if he was on a bigger named program, but it’s refreshing to see a highly-touted recruit go to a program who has had its struggles, and be the guy to revive that program. I commend Griffin for that, and he’s going to lead the Bears to their first bowl bid this year since 1994.
9. Zac Robinson, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Burst out onto the scene last season after a huge road-win at Missouri, and led the Cowboys to a 7-0 start and a #9 ranking. Look for more success this season as Oklahoma State looks primed to compete with instate rival, OU as the Big XII’s best team.
10. Jake Locker, Washington, Jr.
Many might be scratching their heads on this one because the Huskies were winless last year. But if you remember, Locker went down with a broken thumb injury on his throwing hand in the fourth game against Stanford and the Huskies season was finished after that. The Huskies flirted with the idea of playing Locker at Safety but that never panned out.
Going into ‘09 with a healthy Locker and new head coach Steve Sarkisian at the helm for UW, expect great things out of Locker out at Montlake; and the first step into reviving one of College Football’s most prestigious programs.
The Rest: 11-40
11. Case Keenum, Houston, Jr.
T-12. Darryl Clark, Penn State, Sr.
T-12. Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech, Sr.
13. Tim Hiller, Western Michigan, Sr.
14. Rusty Smith, Florida Atlantic, Sr.
15. Colin Kaepernick, Nevada, Jr.
16. Kellen Moore, Boise State, Soph.
17. Matt Grothe, South Florida, Sr.
18. Jeremiah Masoli, Oregon, Jr.
19. Juice Williams, Illinois, Sr.
20. Josh Nesbitt, Georgia Tech, Jr.
21. Todd Reesing, Kansas, Sr.
22. Patrick Pinkney, East Carolina, Sr.
23. Austin Davis, Southern Miss, Soph.
24. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame, Jr.
25. Tony Pike, Cincinnati, Sr.
26. Thaddeus Lewis, Duke, Sr.
27. Chris Turner, Maryland, Sr.
28. Cody Hawkins, Colorado, Jr.
29. Kevin Riley, Cal, Jr.
30. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas, Soph.
31. Lyle Moevao, Oregon State, Sr.
32. Corey Leonard, Arkansas State, Sr.
33. Jacory Harris, Miami, Soph.
34. Omar Clayton, UNLV, Jr.
35. Christian Ponder, Florida State, Jr.
36. Tyler Potts, Texas Tech, Sr.
37. Ryan Lindley, San Diego State, Soph.
38. Jordan Jefferson, LSU, Soph.
39. Diondre Borel, Utah State, Soph.
40. Arkelon Hall, Memphis, Sr.
Who are your top QBs in 2009? Post your thoughts in the comments section. Or shoot me an e-mail at mitchburgundy@gmail.com.
May 5, 2009
2009's Top 40 Quarterbacks in College Football
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9 comments:
Great job with the blog Mitch, it's one of the better ones I've seen on the internet. I'd watch out for whoever wins the QB job for Fresno State.
Either Derek Carr (brother of David Carr) or Ryan Colburn will have a good season. Ebahn Feathers won't win the job outright, but he will provide a much needed running component to the QB position in certain packages.
Thanks Andrew!
As for Fresno State I had heard about Derek Carr because of the connection to David. How do you think Fresno fares in the WAC this season? And would you consider Pat Hill to possibly be on the hot seat?
While I believe whoever wins the QB job will have a good year, I can't say the same for the team. The way it's looking right now:
UC Davis - W
@ Wisconsin - L
Boise State - L
@ Cincinnati - L
BYE
@ Hawaii - L
San Jose State - W
New Mexico State - W
Utah State - W
@ Idaho - Toss up
@ Nevada - L
La Tech - Toss up
BYE
@ Illinois - L
I could see them pulling off the upset against Wisconsin, only because there is history there. And Hawaii loses a lot, but Fresno State never plays well on the islands.
I hope I'm wrong about this year!
That's about what I had as well. I have Fresno State going 5-7 this year missing a bowl game.
Do you think if Fresno misses a bowl game that Hill gets canned?
If the 'Dogs don't get to a bowl game, I don't think he will be fired, but it will be very close.
Hill getting Derek Carr and Travis Brown (son of former late DC Dan Brown, and 4 star prospect) may have bought him enough time with the administration for 2010.
But the fans are fed up with no WAC titles and constantly taking a beating from Boise State.
There will be a large fan outcry for his dismissal, but I don't think Thomas Boeh (AD) will pull the trigger just yet.
Interesting. I'm honestly surprised Hill has lasted as long as he has. With no WAC titles and underacheiving I'm really surprised esepcially in this day in age where you better win now.
Do you think the scheduling tactics hurt Fresno? Because honestly I think it does.
I think the scheduling is a double-edged sword. In Pat's mind, he's not scheduling to reach a BCS game. He's scheduling to reach a NC game. Now, whether that is possible or not we may never know for two reasons. One, Fresno State is never likely to run the table with such a tough schedule, and two, I doubt the voters would vault an undefeated Fresno State above any 1 loss BCS team.
As far as the schedule hurting Fresno State, I wholeheartedly agree. Hill has never been able to get the depth needed to compete at the level needed throughout the season. It's like taking 3 bullets in your six shooter to a gun fight against someone who has brought all 6 bullets. You may be able to go shot for shot for a while, but eventually the other guy is going to win because he has more bullets.
But the good thing is that his brutal scheduling is finally going to pay off with getting BCS teams to the Central Valley. Colorado, Ole Miss, Nebraska, and Rutgers are all scheduled to come to Fresno in the coming years. In addition, Wisconsin came to Fresno last season. If Hill can just hold on, he may be able to put together some magic in the next couple of seasons. Only time will tell.
I agree with the scheduling for a national championship versus scheduling for a BCS game. This is what hurt Utah last year and in 2004. They basically got to the BCS but with one tougher game may have gotten to the NC.
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