The Jimmy Clausen Era.

[lonewolf371]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baughn3

After seeing what Cincy did to Flacco and a Raven offense with a much better receiving corp, my prediction for Jimmy's first game: 11-28 85 yards, 0TDs, 3INTs and probably a fumble or two. And that's an optimistic guess because I'm a Panthers fan.

Hey man it could go either way. I'm definitely interested to see how he performs tomorrow; he's been rather polarizing. That being said, it's only one game and won't define Clausen's career in any way.

[mKoz26]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

No they don't. They get hyped up when they first sign with a college and their first time starting and then if they show that they aren't as good as what they were rated coming out of high school, everyone moves on.

Aren't you an Ohio State fan? A certain QB in Columbus came out of HS the #1 QB, did a whole lot of nothing his first couple years, but still remained hyped. Does that not count because it doesn't support your argument?

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by mKoz26

Aren't you an Ohio State fan? A certain QB in Columbus came out of HS the #1 QB, did a whole lot of nothing his first couple years, but still remained hyped. Does that not count because it doesn't support your argument?

Man tOSU has so much talent every where. Give ND that tOSU D and tell me they aren't BCS bound last year?

[NDAlum]

Let's look a Pryor last year against good teams:

L 15-18 USC: 11/25 177 yds INT -- 10 car, 36 yds
W 31-13 Wisc: 5/13 87 yds TD INT -- 10 car, 35 yds
L 18-26 Purdue: 17/31 221 yds TD 2 INT -- 21 car, 34 yds
W 24-7 Penn St: 8/17 125 yds 2 TD -- 5 car, 50 yds
W 27-24 Iowa: 14/17 93 yds -- 8 car, 29 yds
W 21-10 Mich: 9/17 67 yds TD INT -- 19 car, 74 yds

He's over hyped as they come. What terrible number but OSU is rated #2 because they have a stud team overall.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by lonewolf371

Hey man it could go either way. I'm definitely interested to see how he performs tomorrow; he's been rather polarizing. That being said, it's only one game and won't define Clausen's career in any way.

I agree it won't define his career at all. Rookies struggle in the NFL at all positions, but especially QB. I'm just bitter that the Panthers were 12-4 two years ago and are now starting their 3rd different QB in the last 6 games because of terrible performance. I don't understand how the Panthers can have 2 great RBs but only 1 receiver who should be playing in the NFL (Lafell notwithstanding because I think he can be a legit #2 in time) and haven't even attempted to get any of the WRs that have been on the market lately.

Also, I still haven't gotten over the sudden and colossal demise of Jake

[mKoz26]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDAlum

Let's look a Pryor last year against good teams: L 15-18 USC: 11/25 177 yds INT -- 10 car, 36 yds W 31-13 Wisc: 5/13 87 yds TD INT -- 10 car, 35 yds L 18-26 Purdue: 17/31 221 yds TD 2 INT -- 21 car, 34 yds W 24-7 Penn St: 8/17 125 yds 2 TD -- 5 car, 50 yds W 27-24 Iowa: 14/17 93 yds -- 8 car, 29 yds W 21-10 Mich: 9/17 67 yds TD INT -- 19 car, 74 yds He's over hyped as they come. What terrible number but OSU is rated #2 because they have a stud team overall.

I'd really like to see this countered.

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by mKoz26

I'd really like to see this countered.

I mean let's say Clausen puts up those numbers against those teams...

They go 1-5, 2-4 at best based on the talent of the team overall.

Instead tOSU goes 4-2 and Pryor plays one decent game. If Pryor was better they easily go 6-0 and play for the title.

[Jr.]

wrong argument