Developing the Back-up QB and others

[frdbtr]

The problem is that Bronco doesn't develop his backup QB's during in season practices by not giving them enough reps. Stewart is a prime example he had spent no real time practicing with the first team in and then when Hill was injured was called on to perform. He looked good when teams hadn't had time to scout him but when they did he struggled from lack of familiarity with the first team.

I just don't see the logic here being reality.
Central florida stewart threw for 3 td's and 1 interception BYU lost 24-31, I blame that loss on the defense
Nevada Stewart threw for 408 yards with 4 td's and no interceptions, BYU loses 35-42, how is that possibly the fault of anyone but the defense
Boise State was an old fashioned butt whoopin where Stewart threw for 259 yards. He threw for 1 TD and 1 interception but again, that loss is on the defense again.
Memphis BYU threw for 348 yards had 3 td's and 3 interceptions. Yes that is not good but we gave up 55 freaking points.

Last years issues had absolutely nothing to do with not developing a backup QB. Stewart was fine and we would have won many more ball games if the defense hadn't given up an average of 28 points per football game.

[SpiffCoug]

The problem is that Bronco doesn't develop his backup QB's during in season practices by not giving them enough reps. Stewart is a prime example he had spent no real time practicing with the first team in and then when Hill was injured was called on to perform. He looked good when teams hadn't had time to scout him but when they did he struggled from lack of familiarity with the first team.

So what you're saying is when Stewart was less prepared (i.e. less game time) he was actually better than when he became more experienced?

[frdbtr]

With an average Bronco mendenhall coached defense, BYU loses 2 games last year. Utah state and Boise state. And in reality, Bronco Mendenhall is so good at stopping the BSU offense, he may have won that one too. Last year is solely on the defense. My bold prediction for this year is the defense will give up an average of 10pts per game less than last years defense.

[vancouvercougar]

With an average Bronco mendenhall coached defense, BYU loses 2 games last year. Utah state and Boise state. And in reality, Bronco Mendenhall is so good at stopping the BSU offense, he may have won that one too. Last year is solely on the defense. My bold prediction for this year is the defense will give up an average of 10pts per game less than last years defense.

Last year is solely on Nick Howell--to be more specific.

[SpiffCoug]

You sure? Didn't Bronco take over after the Nevada loss only to give up 55 to Boise? And didn't BYU finish the season giving up 90 points in the final two games including a second drubbing of 55 points allowed?

There were more issues on the defense than just Howell.

[frdbtr]

You sure? Didn't Bronco take over after the Nevada loss only to give up 55 to Boise? And didn't BYU finish the season giving up 90 points in the final two games including a second drubbing of 55 points allowed?

There were more issues on the defense than just Howell.

Bronco took over play calling against Boise state, then gave it back after the game. He had no influence on the day to day defensive stuff last year. Didn't take that back until after the season was over.

[TheDean]

The problem is that Bronco doesn't develop his backup QB's during in season practices by not giving them enough reps. Stewart is a prime example he had spent no real time practicing with the first team in and then when Hill was injured was called on to perform. He looked good when teams hadn't had time to scout him but when they did he struggled from lack of familiarity with the first team.

So what you're saying is when Stewart was less prepared (i.e. less game time) he was actually better than when he became more experienced?

Yes he was because Bronco and Anae give most of the reps with the first team to the first string QB and not the backup and so the backups don't develop very well. Also Bronco and Anae forget that sometimes just because a player doesn't do well in practice they won't do well at game time. Wilson and Nielson were prime examples of that they were only so so in practice but when put into a game the excelled. they are what is termed a gamer Like Stewart and now Magnum.

[scott715]

Well now Hoge needs to develop. Just in case.

[hawkwing]

The problem is that Bronco doesn't develop his backup QB's during in season practices by not giving them enough reps. Stewart is a prime example he had spent no real time practicing with the first team in and then when Hill was injured was called on to perform. He looked good when teams hadn't had time to scout him but when they did he struggled from lack of familiarity with the first team.

So what you're saying is when Stewart was less prepared (i.e. less game time) he was actually better than when he became more experienced?

Yes he was because Bronco and Anae give most of the reps with the first team to the first string QB and not the backup and so the backups don't develop very well. Also Bronco and Anae forget that sometimes just because a player doesn't do well in practice they won't do well at game time. Wilson and Nielson were prime examples of that they were only so so in practice but when put into a game the excelled. they are what is termed a gamer Like Stewart and now Magnum.

If you're a coach you can't bank on the fact that a kid will perform well in game but not in practice. Each game is too important to test out which kids will be the very rare in-game kid but not practice kid. In fact, I'd say for every 1000 kids that don't do well in practice, maybe 1 will be able to turn it on in a game. Not good odds.