kchusker_chris Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'd be in full support of giving some time, garbage time or otherwise, in early games for both Ryker and Johnny. I disagree in this case. Next year, and end of season I'm all for it. But Armstrong needs the snaps right now. If he goes down, there isn't a huge gap between him and Ryker. I'd rather see Armstrong get better early. Having more mediocre QBs doesn't help us much. We need the #1 guy to become better. Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'd be in full support of giving some time, garbage time or otherwise, in early games for both Ryker and Johnny. I disagree in this case. Next year, and end of season I'm all for it. But Armstrong needs the snaps right now. If he goes down, there isn't a huge gap between him and Ryker. I'd rather see Armstrong get better early. Having more mediocre QBs doesn't help us much. We need the #1 guy to become better. I agree with KC to a point. If the game is 6-7 minutes from being over and they are up 25 or 30 points, a few extra reps handing off the ball to Newby or someone else down the depth chart won't get him any better. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 World-Herald Big Red @OWHbigred 9m #Huskers QB Tommy Armstrong (@Tommy_Gun4) is nearly 10 pounds lighter than last season, says he’s quicker, stronger: http://bit.ly/1tKehyX Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's also been publicly noted by coaches, media, and players that Tommy all but dominated offseason workout competitions. 1 Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'd be in full support of giving some time, garbage time or otherwise, in early games for both Ryker and Johnny. I disagree in this case. Next year, and end of season I'm all for it. But Armstrong needs the snaps right now. If he goes down, there isn't a huge gap between him and Ryker. I'd rather see Armstrong get better early. Having more mediocre QBs doesn't help us much. We need the #1 guy to become better. I don't think Armstrong needs garbage time snaps. He's not really going to get better doing that. I think out of the first two games, let's ride Tommy start to garbage time in Game 1, then Game 2, take the #2 guy who already saw some action in Game 1, and throw him out there unexpectedly for an early series. From just Tommy's standpoint, he gets conditioned for this year to go through a full game, and he also gets that "step away and look at it from the sidelines with the film" breather that can often be a positive for a young QB's development. Quote Link to comment
HUSKER FREAK Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I was saying and I am guessing KC was also saying that TA needs to be in there in all snaps BUT garbage time. I should have been more clear I guess but that's where IMO we went completely wrong last season. Lesson learned from the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment
74Hunter Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's also been publicly noted by coaches, media, and players that Tommy all but dominated offseason workout competitions. Like 7 on 7 drills or lifting and conditioning? Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's also been publicly noted by coaches, media, and players that Tommy all but dominated offseason workout competitions.Like 7 on 7 drills or lifting and conditioning? Tug-o-war, pullups, and knitting. Quote Link to comment
jsneb83 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's also been publicly noted by coaches, media, and players that Tommy all but dominated offseason workout competitions.Like 7 on 7 drills or lifting and conditioning? Tug-o-war, pullups, and knitting. Sword fighting, swashbuckling and shivering of timbers. Underwater basket weaving Quote Link to comment
kchusker_chris Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I don't think Armstrong needs garbage time snaps. He's not really going to get better doing that. I think out of the first two games, let's ride Tommy start to garbage time in Game 1, then Game 2, take the #2 guy who already saw some action in Game 1, and throw him out there unexpectedly for an early series. From just Tommy's standpoint, he gets conditioned for this year to go through a full game, and he also gets that "step away and look at it from the sidelines with the film" breather that can often be a positive for a young QB's development. Which is why I also don't think Beck should be treating live-game minutes as garbage time early in the season. Optimal opportunities for him to better himself (and other young players) that can't be replicated in a practice environment. Use them. Quote Link to comment
Thanks_Tom RR Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's also been publicly noted by coaches, media, and players that Tommy all but dominated offseason workout competitions.Like 7 on 7 drills or lifting and conditioning? Tug-o-war, pullups, and knitting. Sword fighting, swashbuckling and shivering of timbers. Smirking, Twerking, and Get'n rowdy Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Jeebus. Are you guys done? Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can we lock this up yet? 'Armstrong Leading the QB Race' - Armstrong won the QB Race like everyone knew he would. Be done. 1 Quote Link to comment
Moiraine Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can we lock this up yet? 'Armstrong Leading the QB Race' - Armstrong won the QB Race like everyone knew he would. Be done. Hey we still have 3 days left. You never know!!! Quote Link to comment
RedRex Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's also been publicly noted by coaches, media, and players that Tommy all but dominated offseason workout competitions.Like 7 on 7 drills or lifting and conditioning? Tug-o-war, pullups, and knitting. Knitting is a bitch... rumor has it that's what broke Curry. Quote Link to comment
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