Did Paddock not come into the Penn State game and outplay Altmeyer in that game?
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Did Paddock not come into the Penn State game and outplay Altmeyer in that game?
Once they put the 2nd and 3rd string in sure.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Maybe so, but still: most yards ever thrown by an Illini QB in Memorial Stadium.
Well I guess it was a good thing Altmeyer wasn't able to play or he would have hung 700 yards on them.
Brady saw garbage time first 2 seasons. Stat line is 6 games...129 yards passing, 75% complete with 0 TD and 1 INT
Paddock saw garbage time first 4 seasons. Stat line is 5 games...180 yards passing, 70.6% complete with 0 TD and 1 INT
Brady first season starting 61.9%, 2427 yards passing, 14 TD and 10 INT
Paddock first season starting 59.6%, 2719 yards passing, 18 TD and 14 INT
Last season playing Brady 61%, 2217 yards passing, 16 TD and 6 INT (12 games)
Last season playing Paddock 62.9%, 729 yards passing, 6 TD and 1 INT (1 start and few spot drives)
(This is just for entertainment and not taking it seriously)
| G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/G | TD | TD/G | Int | Int/G |
| 29 | 395 | 638 | 61.9 | 4773 | 164.6 | 30 | 1.034 | 17 | 0.586 |
| 22 | 349 | 576 | 60.6 | 3628 | 164.9 | 24 | 1.091 | 16 | 0.727 |
Obviously different competition, and you could probably throw in some other things, but these are the stats of Brady and Paddock over their careers. Interceptions being the biggest difference.
Exactly. Starting Luke will make Bret look like a genius IF it goes well. If not, he’ll be blamed for putting a dusty old rule or alleged promises to Luke ahead of team success. He’ll hear endless “if only” regrets from disappointed fans. Starting Paddock has no downside from a customer perspective. Season ticket sales are at risk too.
That's a gigantic loss for them. The door is creaking open, we've gotta bust through it
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Different circumstances, different teams. Different coaches, different schemes.
Plus sometimes the switch just turns on and players make the mental leap later in their careers.
I mean, yeah, I though the end of the Minnesota game was probably a lucky fluke, but then he did it for a whole game. I mean, maybe it's still just a fluke (a much more unlikely one), but still, how would we ever know unless he plays another game?
Guys, ya got this all wrong. I'm tellin ya. Paddock isn't the next Tom Brady. He's the next Aaron Rodgers. (with less drama)
G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/G TD TD/G Int Int/G 29 395 638 61.9 4773 164.6 30 1.034 17 0.586 22 349 576 60.6 3628 164.9 24 1.091 16 0.727
Obviously different competition, and you could probably throw in some other things, but these are the stats of Brady and Paddock over their careers. Interceptions being the biggest difference.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Everybody is overthinking this. This is simply a QB with zero to lose going out on his terms and slinging it. And he is insane hot. This isn't about his past or his future....this is about right now and beating Iowa.
He is our best player not named Jer Zahn or Isaiah right now. That is not even remotely debatable.
He is our best player not named Jer Zahn or Isaiah right now. That is not even remotely debatable.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
there indeed were a number of passes that were a little under thrown and our guys still were able to catch them
but thats the case anytime your QB throws for +500. every pass isnt going to be perfect
To those hoops posters who said this week "I'm glad Kolek is playing, we want to beat their best", or words to that effect - I want to win. I am not happy Cooper is hurt but I am happy he is out. Trust me the victory Saturday, should it happen, will not taste any less sweet.
Heck, just the reduced strain on my heart during every Iowa KO or punt return will be worth it.
One less player for Newton to compete against. Or will they find another finalist?
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
At least we won't have to worry about did he call fair catch or not.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Sorry, not buying the "it was just Indiana defense".....
Vs Indiana Defense:
Kyle McCord OSU 20-33 239 1int
Evan Olaes IN St 3-9 21 1 int wtaf
Jack Plummer LOU13-23 238 1TD 1 int
DJ Irons Akron 22-35 194 2 int
Taulia Tagovailoa MD 24-34 352 5 TD the only one even remotely close
JJ McCarthy scUM 14-17 222 3 TD
Gavin Wimsatt RU 5-12 39 seriously
Drew Allar PU 20-31 210 3 TD 1 int
Braeden Locke 21-41 243 2 TD
John MF Paddock 24-36 507 4 TD 1 int
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Totally fair.
Would be nice if our 250# Fr RB is available to do just that
we know exactly what defense they're going to run, they're just super good at executing it.
david bell solved that defense. can williams or bryant?
david bell solved that defense. can williams or bryant?
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I get you are an insider, but come on dude ... you're giving off the vibe like it's a no-brainer to start Altmyer and those of us wanting the guy who just broke a school record to continue to be the starter are just like missing information, haha. At the very least, thinking Paddock should start is ENTIRELY reasonable, even if you think it is not the move to make here.
I cannot fathom not starting a guy who just threw for over 500 yards and 4 TD's. Altmyer has had good games, but Paddock just had a game which I didn't even think was possible for anyone in an Illini uniform. This of course, coming off an emergency game winning drive against Minnesota where he went 3/3 over the length of the field for the TD in just 40 seconds. I had to login here just to see if the news was true when I heard from my friends. I cannot for the life of me understand the decision.
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Ive heard that athletes all over Iowa were quick to get on the over.
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