Nutt Elevates Johnson, Leaves Dick Behind

Ksyrup · 08-17-2006, 02:41 PM

Just continuing the fun from last year...

Arkansas names QB Johnson starter, ends controversy

Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Robert Johnson is getting another chance to start at quarterback for Arkansas.

Johnson, benched midway through last season when the Razorbacks needed a spark, was named the starter for 2006 on Wednesday night. Coach Houston Nutt's announcement ended -- for now -- a three-way competition between Johnson, Casey Dick and prized freshman Mitch Mustain.
"We have named Robert Johnson the starting quarterback," Nutt said. "Robert has improved greatly and we want everybody to get behind him. Our team is excited."

Johnson started the first seven games of 2005 as a sophomore, but Arkansas started 2-5. Dick, a freshman, had his redshirt removed for the last four games. The Razorbacks finished 4-7, their second straight losing season.
Dick threw for 584 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions in 2005, and Johnson threw for 876 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions.
Johnson's prospects for this season appeared dim at first. Dick had shown potential, and Mustain, the heralded in-state recruit from Springdale High School, was on his way.
But Johnson played well during spring practice, and his improvement continued in the fall. Also, Arkansas overhauled its offense in the offseason, bringing in Gus Malzahn -- Mustain's coach at Springdale -- to become offensive coordinator and hiring Alex Wood as quarterbacks coach.
"It gave each one of us a fresh start, come in and learn a new offense," Johnson said.
Meanwhile, Dick has been bothered by a back injury that has caused him to miss some practice time.
"Right now, we are working with two quarterbacks," Nutt said. "I feel for Casey Dick. He has been through a lot and he's very frustrated. This is not what we planned."
Nutt said Dick wouldn't be ready for Arkansas' opener Sept. 2 against Southern California, and the team needs to move forward with a clear No. 1 quarterback. He hopes Johnson will be helped by having more experience than at this time last year.
"Robert Johnson is a little older and I think he is much better now then he was a year ago," Nutt said. "We are going to keep him going and hopefully our team will keep improving."
Mustain, who threw for 3,817 yards and 47 touchdowns at Springdale last year, had talked about trying to win the starting job, but he insisted all along he shouldn't be considered a savior.
Mustain didn't appear bothered by Wednesday's decision.
"That's something to be expected," he said. "I've still got a lot to learn."

gottimd · 08-17-2006, 02:46 PM

Dick is still being jerked around? Word on campus is that Johnson and Nutts cannot be separated.

kcchief19 · 08-17-2006, 02:52 PM

Unless the 'Cocks are involved, it will never beat the timing of last year's Nutt yanking of Johnson and inserting of Dick.

Ksyrup · 08-17-2006, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottimd

Dick is still being jerked around? Word on campus is that Johnson and Nutts cannot be separated.

Nutt may have needed Johnson when Dick went out, but it's clear Nutt still wants Dick:

"I feel for Casey Dick. He has been through a lot and he's very frustrated. This is not what we planned."

Ksyrup · 08-17-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Unless the 'Cocks are involved, it will never beat the timing of last year's Nutt yanking of Johnson and inserting of Dick.

Let's hope there is a QB controversy around the beginning of November.

3ric · 08-17-2006, 03:09 PM

All this yanking of Cocks, Dicks and Johnsons is making me uneasy... *shifts*

Ksyrup · 08-17-2006, 03:16 PM

It's not our fault that Nutt can't decide which way he swings.

sterlingice · 08-18-2006, 12:34 AM

There is no end of the fun that can be had with these headlines

SI

SackAttack · 08-18-2006, 01:03 AM

And suddenly I'm really, really glad I'm not in the QB competition for Arkansas.

sterlingice · 08-18-2006, 06:45 AM

I don't suppose we can have a guy named Richard in on this?

SI

Ksyrup · 08-18-2006, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I don't suppose we can have a guy named Richard in on this?

SI

When you've got a real Dick, why would you need a dildo like Richard?

Edward64 · 08-18-2006, 06:49 AM

Don't know about you guys, but I'm interested in seeing Mustain, Tebow and Stafford all playing in the SEC in a couple years.

Don't know if it was overhype (or because I'm in the south) but it seems that these 3 are the next wave of NFL caliber quarterbacks?

JeeberD · 08-18-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

And suddenly I'm really, really glad I'm not in the QB competition for Arkansas.

MJ4H · 08-18-2006, 09:56 AM

sigh

sigh

sigh

sigh

(Though I agree the names are hilarious)

Ksyrup · 08-18-2006, 10:13 AM

By all accounts, Nutt is on the hot seat this season. And given that the Johnson/Dick saga will likely continue next year (unless mustain screws up our fun), I've obtained the Arkansas AD's hot list of potential candidates to replace Nutt after he blows his wad this season:

Darrell Dickey (UNT)
Rocky Long (NMU)
Paul Johnson (Navy)
Dick Tomey (SJSU)
Bobby Johnson (Vandy)
Al Groh (VA)
Sonny Lubick (CSU)

Should there be any other candidates considered?

OZ · 08-18-2006, 12:54 PM

Need I remind you all that Nutt, Dick and Johnson have to begin with... Trojans?

Tigercat · 08-18-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward64

Don't know about you guys, but I'm interested in seeing Mustain, Tebow and Stafford all playing in the SEC in a couple years.

Don't know if it was overhype (or because I'm in the south) but it seems that these 3 are the next wave of NFL caliber quarterbacks?

And theres possibly three of them in one place at LSU. Although all three still have a long way to go and a lot to prove.

I will be interested to see how Cox does this year. IMO, he was quite good last year, but he looks like a guy that may have a lower ceiling than other elite SEC QBs. We shall see.

Ksyrup · 08-18-2006, 01:28 PM

Oh shit! Don't bring Cox into this thread!

SackAttack · 08-18-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

With respect either to my handle or to my last name, for what that's worth.

kcchief19 · 08-18-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

And suddenly I'm really, really glad I'm not in the QB competition for Arkansas.

I must admit since I read this earlier, I've been giggling at the notion of Hiscock under center, taking the snap and dropping back in the pocket.

SackAttack · 08-18-2006, 08:34 PM

It would be chaos, I agree.

Edward64 · 08-19-2006, 07:41 AM

Anyone care to predict USC @Arkansas game? Another embarassing blowout or redemption?

sterlingice · 08-19-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

Anyone care to predict USC @Arkansas game? Another embarassing blowout or redemption?

There's some joke here about the Trojans not covering Johnson all the way or something about protection but I can't put my finger on it.

SI

st.cronin · 08-19-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

There's some joke here about the Trojans not covering Johnson all the way or something about protection but I can't put my finger on it.

SI

Just out of curiosity, why would you want to put your finger on it?

sterlingice · 08-19-2006, 11:08 AM

Whoops. I walked right into that one

SI

Easy Mac · 08-19-2006, 12:00 PM

I'm just waiting for them to play Oregon State in the bowl.

"Johnson blows; Nutt inserts Dick in Beavers loss"

Ksyrup · 08-19-2006, 02:02 PM

Or even better, if Nutt gets canned and Bellotti replaces him:

Bellotti leaves OSU for Arkansas; trades Beavers for chance with Dick, Johnson

Cringer · 08-19-2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

"Robert has improved greatly and we want everybody to get behind him. Our team is excited."

he said 'behind him'

ha ha, huh ha huh huh haaa.

Easy Mac · 08-19-2006, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Or even better, if Nutt gets canned and Bellotti replaces him:

Bellotti leaves OSU for Arkansas; trades Beavers for chance with Dick, Johnson

I thought bellotti coached Oregon?

Ksyrup · 08-20-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I thought bellotti coached Oregon?

That's West Coast football. Who the hell cares (or knows)?

08-17-2006, 02:46 PM	#2
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Dick is still being jerked around? Word on campus is that Johnson and Nutts cannot be separated. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08 Last edited by gottimd : 08-17-2006 at 02:46 PM.

08-17-2006, 03:09 PM	#6
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	All this yanking of Cocks, Dicks and Johnsons is making me uneasy... shifts __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

08-17-2006, 03:16 PM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	It's not our fault that Nutt can't decide which way he swings. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-18-2006, 12:34 AM	#8
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	There is no end of the fun that can be had with these headlines SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-18-2006, 06:45 AM	#10
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I don't suppose we can have a guy named Richard in on this? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-17-2006, 02:52 PM	#3
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Unless the 'Cocks are involved, it will never beat the timing of last year's Nutt yanking of Johnson and inserting of Dick.

08-18-2006, 01:03 AM	#9
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	And suddenly I'm really, really glad I'm not in the QB competition for Arkansas.

08-18-2006, 06:49 AM	#12
Edward64 General Manager Join Date: Oct 2005	Don't know about you guys, but I'm interested in seeing Mustain, Tebow and Stafford all playing in the SEC in a couple years. Don't know if it was overhype (or because I'm in the south) but it seems that these 3 are the next wave of NFL caliber quarterbacks?

08-18-2006, 09:56 AM	#14
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	sigh sigh sigh sigh (Though I agree the names are hilarious)

08-18-2006, 10:13 AM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	By all accounts, Nutt is on the hot seat this season. And given that the Johnson/Dick saga will likely continue next year (unless mustain screws up our fun), I've obtained the Arkansas AD's hot list of potential candidates to replace Nutt after he blows his wad this season: Darrell Dickey (UNT) Rocky Long (NMU) Paul Johnson (Navy) Dick Tomey (SJSU) Bobby Johnson (Vandy) Al Groh (VA) Sonny Lubick (CSU) Should there be any other candidates considered? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-18-2006, 12:54 PM	#16
OZ n00b Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Memphis, TN	Need I remind you all that Nutt, Dick and Johnson have to begin with... Trojans? __________________ "Sometimes I just stare at my computer screen and wonder what technology hath wrought. Other times I stare at it and think, 'Those have got to be fake.'" --Gregor Young

08-18-2006, 01:28 PM	#18
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Oh shit! Don't bring Cox into this thread! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-18-2006, 08:34 PM	#21
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	It would be chaos, I agree.

08-19-2006, 07:41 AM	#22
Edward64 General Manager Join Date: Oct 2005	Anyone care to predict USC @Arkansas game? Another embarassing blowout or redemption?

08-19-2006, 11:08 AM	#25
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Whoops. I walked right into that one SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 08-19-2006 at 11:08 AM.

08-19-2006, 12:00 PM	#26
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I'm just waiting for them to play Oregon State in the bowl. "Johnson blows; Nutt inserts Dick in Beavers loss"

08-19-2006, 02:02 PM	#27
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Or even better, if Nutt gets canned and Bellotti replaces him: Bellotti leaves OSU for Arkansas; trades Beavers for chance with Dick, Johnson __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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