Tidbits on Milton/Frost QB Efficiencies

[seaofred92]

Whoever gets named starting QB today... I can't wait to see numbers like this out of a Nebraska QB

 

https://theathletic.com/483962/2018/08/24/pff-how-good-is-mckenzie-milton-of-ucf/

 

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Milton rocketed into fame during the 2017 season, rightfully so. After completing 57.7 percent of his passes and averaging 5.9 yards per attempt in 2016, Milton vaulted into the Heisman conversation last season with a ridiculous set of statistics in standard box-score numbers and PFF’s advanced signature statistics. He finished the 2017 season with 37 touchdown passes and 4,037 yards against just nine interceptions and held the nation’s highest standard passer rating among returning quarterbacks at 123.0. His passer rating of 129.8 on all “aimed” throws also was 37.3 points higher than the college average when removing throwaways, spikes, passes on which he was hit as he threw and passes batted at the line of scrimmage.

 

But he was no dink-and-dunk quarterback as strong accuracy numbers might lead some to believe, as he recorded 37 big-time throws (our highest-graded throws on an individual play level), five more than the next-highest returning quarterback (Missouri’s Drew Lock, 32). Obviously, McKenzie was a real threat to test defenses downfield as he also holds the nation’s top returning passer rating on deep throws (20-plus yards) at 131.3. He completed 51 of 91 deep pass attempts for 1,812 and 21 touchdowns, setting the PFF college record for most deep passing yards in a season.

 

He also fielded an adjusted completion percentage on deep passes of 59.3, the highest of all returning quarterbacks and second highest in the nation to Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. McKenzie wasn’t just heaving up shots and letting a talented supporting cast do its thing, he was maneuvering balls to where only his receivers could bring them in and doing so with great success.

 

[seaofred92]

 

[Nebfanatic]

The best QB play in Husker history will happen next season and beyond. T-Mart junior season will be an average year. 

[brophog]

This is where Frost highlights decision making so much. There are a lot of times several players can be open, but he wants to attack downfield, not just get any completion.

[BIG ERN]

Give the QB some time this year. UCF fans didn't think Milton was D1 material his freshman season when he had 10 TD 7 INT on 57.7% passing (158 yards total rushing)

[Dansker]

When was the last time we had a 60% passer? Ganz? He proved to everyone you can throw in Lincoln, NE and be good at it. Lotta people out there think we're gonna just run run run. They'll be easily disappointed. A quick hit pass is just as dangerous as a quick handoff to the running back. Can't wait to see our WR's in open space this year.

[ColoradoHusk]

7 minutes ago, FTW said:

When was the last time we had a 60% passer? Ganz? He proved to everyone you can throw in Lincoln, NE and be good at it. Lotta people out there think we're gonna just run run run. They'll be easily disappointed. A quick hit pass is just as dangerous as a quick handoff to the running back. Can't wait to see our WR's in open space this year.

Taylor Martinez was over 60% his last 2 years at NU.

 

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/taylor-martinez-1.html

 

[Dansker]

1 minute ago, ColoradoHusk said:

Taylor Martinez was over 60% his last 2 years at NU.

 

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/taylor-martinez-1.html

 

 

I stand corrected then. He did improve dramatically as the years went on. I think that ankle injury did a number on him. Like turf toe, not sure it ever really goes away even if you try and tough it out.

[ColoradoHusk]

6 minutes ago, FTW said:

 

I stand corrected then. He did improve dramatically as the years went on. I think that ankle injury did a number on him. Like turf toe, not sure it ever really goes away even if you try and tough it out.

Not saying you aren't saying Taylor Martinez wasn't any good, but people shouldn't be afraid to admit how good he really was at NU.  Even with his injuries, changes at OC, and an over-bearing dad, Taylor was a stud at NU.

[Dansker]

2 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said:

Not saying you aren't saying Taylor Martinez wasn't any good, but people shouldn't be afraid to admit how good he really was at NU.  Even with his injuries, changes at OC, and an over-bearing dad, Taylor was a stud at NU.

 

Dude, are you kidding me? Taylor Martinez was a treat to watch. Those belly center read options were exciting as hell. I've never seen any QB pop off as many big runs as he did. I remember watching a sports science episode on how fast he really was. I think in their test they found that on his 3rd step he was already at 80% full speed. I believe they did one on Suh regarding how hard he could hit too.

[ColoradoHusk]

Just now, FTW said:

 

Dude, are you kidding me? Taylor Martinez was a treat to watch. Those belly center read options were exciting as hell. I've never seen any QB pop off as many big runs as he did. I remember watching a sports science episode on how fast he really was. I think in their test they found that on his 3rd step he was already at 80% full speed. I believe they did one on Suh regarding how hard he could hit too.

Then you and I are in agreement.  I