Armstrong's future

[JohnnyOneNut]

My take is that he ends up leaving the program or else just becomes irrelevant.

 

He doesn't have the tools to run Riley's offense. He could barely run ours (see his completion % vs winning teams); let alone a pro style .

 

The last interesting nugget is that Riley was interested in Stanton out of high school

 

Will be interesting to see how a new coach sees the position considering Pelini was pretty well known for loyalty to starters despite how bad they played and/or who was behind them

[kchusker_chris]

My take is that he ends up leaving the program or else just becomes irrelevant.

 

He doesn't have the tools to run Riley's offense. He could barely run ours (see his completion % vs winning teams); let alone a pro style .

 

The last interesting nugget is that Riley was interested in Stanton out of high school

 

Will be interesting to see how a new coach sees the position considering Pelini was pretty well known for loyalty to starters despite how bad they played and/or who was behind them

Give him a chance to actually be coached (something completely lacking up until now) before you write him off.

[Minnesota_husker]

I dont know. Tommy has shown moments of excellence and I think with the proper coaching and proper gameplan, Riley can help turn Tommy in to a good QB.

 

 

Stanton might have been recruited by Riley, but he hasnt done anything at Nebraska yet and nothing i have heard makes me think he is a more viable option than Tommy.

[lance0623]

Pretty bold prediction seeing that Riley just took over a few days ago.

[Marf]

Probably similar to Boromir. I think his pride will be his undoing, and he will eventually get pinned with a bunch of arrows by an Orc.

 

That's just my take though. Could be wrong.

[ADS]

Having a coach that actually knows how teach QBs might make a big difference for Tommy.

[JJ Husker]

Having a coach that actually knows how teach QBs might make a big difference for Tommy.

And, couple that with an OC that just might not have his head up his ass and the QB position could show light years of improvement.

[BigRedBuster]

I have read a number of places that Riley is extremely fair in his player usage and in giving everyone a chance to win a starting spot. He is also well known for developing QBs.

 

I am extremely excited to see what he can do with the QBs we have on campus. I believe we have a lot of talent in that group and Armstrong doesn't take a back seat to any of them.

 

It's a whole new world for this group and all of them should be excited to get started with the new coach.

[TGHusker]

TM and TA did not see marked improvement during their time at NU. I hope Riley is what they say about him - a QB coach. Our O not only needs an identity but a leader who can also perform.

[BigRedPowerWagon]

Lets say Stanton is good enough to QB from here on out. Does Armstrong convert to WR or RB or would you see him saying f it and transfer out.

[Hayseed]

A complete mystery until the season starts. Tommy's an athlete and could play several positions besides qb if it came to it.

[The Dude]

Lets say Stanton is good enough to QB from here on out. Does Armstrong convert to WR or RB or would you see him saying f it and transfer out.

Tough to transfer out since he already redshirted. I'd like to see him at fullback!

 

I don't think he's going down without a fight at QB, though.

[Count 'Bility]

You guys and your pro-style, gunslinging perception. You gotta get past this. Riley has done a few different things offensively in his time at Oregon St. He's a good football coach. He has a record of building systems and calling plays to the skillsets of his players. For the love of god already, get passed his last two years with a passing qb and poor record and do some research before gettin so carried away with the doom and gloom stuff on Riley. If Armstrong's actually the best qb, and turns out to be on our team, Riley and his offensive staff will be able devise a system that he can run, and run successfully. That's something that has not been happening. Not for Tommy this year, and not for Taylor Martinez most the time either.

 

But in the end, seeing Riley's ability to develop underestimated talent, I'm really excited for the possiblity of Johnny Stanton emerging.

[BigRedPowerWagon]

Man, dont think hes got the girth to be fullback. Converted RB or possible trick play expert but FB thats kinda stretch.

[Lux]

It is my personal belief Riley came Here solely for Stanton. He can see something in the kid that he knows is special. National title special. Listen, the man has all the money he needs in love. He's 62. He wants the title. Like any other ball coach. I think this is urban tebow situation . Armstrong's dunn. Likely transfer to Tulsa or else where IMO.