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Michigan definitely moves up the table…
Wonder what this looks like without ref interference in key game-deciding plays…Thought this was an interesting graphic (not mine)View attachment 28831
I agree, there's no QB controversy, but I'm not sure why everyone is throwing out Paddock's PSU game as some rationale as to why he's worse that Altmyer. Altmyer's PSU game may be the worst game I have seen a QB play in recent Illinois history. Paddock outplayed him in that game too. Not that stats tell the whole story, but in this instance, the stats are pretty telling....There will not be a QB controversy. Luke is our starter whether he plays against IU or not and no matter how well Paddock plays. Luke won the job over Paddock for a reason. As brilliant as Paddock looked against Minnesota it was a very different case against PSU
I hope we win and we see Minnesota Paddock but make no mistake, we’d have a better chance to win with Luke.
I like Luke at QB, but encouraging to see how Paddock performed in the PSU & Minny games if Luke can’t go on Saturday.I agree, there's no QB controversy, but I'm not sure why everyone is throwing out Paddock's PSU game as some rationale as to why he's worse that Altmyer. Altmyer's PSU game may be the worst game I have seen a QB play in recent Illinois history. Paddock outplayed him in that game too. Not that stats tell the whole story, but in this instance, the stats are pretty telling....
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I don't think it makes any sense to start Paddock over Altmyer for what we're trying to build moving forward, but let's not pretend Paddock looked any more lost than Altmyer on that fateful day in September...
So would Indiana iirc now that I think about it.Wonder what this looks like without ref interference in key game-deciding plays…
Michigan definitely moves up the table…
Was Jim Harbaugh on it watching our plays?Saw a Military Chinook helicopter land at the assembly hall this
Morning. Was told they were scoping out the plans for Saturday. Guessing a fly over and/or possibly some parachuters.
Paddock was playing against Penn State’s 3rd teamI agree, there's no QB controversy, but I'm not sure why everyone is throwing out Paddock's PSU game as some rationale as to why he's worse that Altmyer. Altmyer's PSU game may be the worst game I have seen a QB play in recent Illinois history. Paddock outplayed him in that game too. Not that stats tell the whole story, but in this instance, the stats are pretty telling....
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I don't think it makes any sense to start Paddock over Altmyer for what we're trying to build moving forward, but let's not pretend Paddock looked any more lost than Altmyer on that fateful day in September...
I agree with those who say there's no controversy to even discuss at this point.I agree, there's no QB controversy, but I'm not sure why everyone is throwing out Paddock's PSU game as some rationale as to why he's worse that Altmyer. Altmyer's PSU game may be the worst game I have seen a QB play in recent Illinois history. Paddock outplayed him in that game too. Not that stats tell the whole story, but in this instance, the stats are pretty telling....
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I don't think it makes any sense to start Paddock over Altmyer for what we're trying to build moving forward, but let's not pretend Paddock looked any more lost than Altmyer on that fateful day in September...
Several things here -I agree, there's no QB controversy, but I'm not sure why everyone is throwing out Paddock's PSU game as some rationale as to why he's worse that Altmyer. Altmyer's PSU game may be the worst game I have seen a QB play in recent Illinois history. Paddock outplayed him in that game too. Not that stats tell the whole story, but in this instance, the stats are pretty telling....
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I don't think it makes any sense to start Paddock over Altmyer for what we're trying to build moving forward, but let's not pretend Paddock looked any more lost than Altmyer on that fateful day in September...
Just like we have had Minnesota's number, Indiana has had ours. As much as I would love to see us win this thing I see this as a tossup. Especially if we are missing Luke. Still, I think we win 23-20.
Agreed. I was at the PSU game and couldn't even guess what Altmyer was looking at with his throws. But, I still see the potential. He needs to play.I agree, there's no QB controversy, but I'm not sure why everyone is throwing out Paddock's PSU game as some rationale as to why he's worse that Altmyer. Altmyer's PSU game may be the worst game I have seen a QB play in recent Illinois history. Paddock outplayed him in that game too. Not that stats tell the whole story, but in this instance, the stats are pretty telling....
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I don't think it makes any sense to start Paddock over Altmyer for what we're trying to build moving forward, but let's not pretend Paddock looked any more lost than Altmyer on that fateful day in September...
I'm sorry, but I don't think that is correct. I was at the game and thought it was interesting how mamy starters were still playing halfway through the 4Q. There may have benn some 2nd stringers, but there were many starters out there. As miserable as that game was, at the beginning of the 4Q, the game was not over yet.Paddock was playing against Penn State’s 3rd team
Side note, but has anyone been to their stadium? While I realize it's small, likely lacking in atmosphere and just generally nothing extraordinary, I cannot help but feel like it might be pretty underrated. It gets talked about with the bottom of the conference, but I think they did a nice job with their renovations.
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Surprised nothing about his 8-year NFL career. After dealing with some injuries he had 3 really solid seasons with the Bills.
His first really big game and I think it was a matter of him just forcing it too much.Agreed. I was at the PSU game and couldn't even guess what Altmyer was looking at with his throws. But, I still see the potential. He needs to play.
This is going to be a bit lengthy but i think it will be helpful in light of the recent QB "controversy"*.Several things here -
1. Paddock was in during garbage time v. PSU and looked that way. Most starters weren’t out there if I remember right. That said, the counterpoint was that was his first game and he worked into it well after the first few atrocities.
2. Altmeyer gives your team the best long-term chance of success, for sure, but Paddock seems to be a more inspiring and confident signal caller at the moment. Every indication out of camp was that from a leadership and moxie perspective Paddock was more like Tommy was where Altmeyer was still “working into that role.” That’s coach speak for not being a vocal leader. Everything’s fine when he’s throwing TD’s and winning but when the cards are down you need someone to inspire the team. Seems like there was a clear advantage towards paddock there reading the tea leaves and given Isaiah’s comments post Minnesota I think that’s still the general sentiment. Luke’s got to develop that leadership.
3. Luke has the fast track to getting this job. We can’t really know what’s going on in Brett’s head but if it was anything other than Paddock blowing Luke’s doors off in spring/summer, it’s gonna be Luke.
4. Luke is good. He’s young and he’s still developing the internal processing of the game but he’s good. His stats prior to the fourth quarter drop off were really good against Minnesota. He’s got wheels. He’s got deep ball talent. His biggest issue right now is a hesitancy to trust his OL and honestly can you blame him? This guys had the heck beaten out of him in several games and he just keeps getting back up.
5. WILD CARD - Brett brought up Cal Swanson unprompted during media availability yesterday. Why? Are they really thinking of running multiple QB’s tomorrow?