Not always, but a QB coming out of high school and spending a year as a redshirt is more prepared now than they have been in years previous. That’s not me blowing smoke. That came directly from Gundy’s mouth. Rangel looked like he was the most comfortable out there in my opinion. Gunnar benefited from the fact that UCA didn’t have the depth and got worn down.
Also, the fact they tried a couple of different things while Gunnar was in the game compared to Rangel and Bowman benefitted for Gunnar as well. Rangel had a lot better pocket presence than either of those two did as well. Rangel ran a 4.6 40 yard dash. So he’s not super speedy, but he’s not slow either. If you really need him to he can gain yards with his feet. Also, who has the most game experience of the three right now recently? That’s my point. Why not use a product when you already know its value?
Good assessment. Also check out Locked on Oklahoma State’s YT offensive play breakdown. It’s quite good.
Agree that Rangel looked very comfortable and is quite mobile.
Interestingly Bowman ran an Air Raid exclusively (empty or vacated backfield every play) while Rangel and Gunnar ran the complete offense. Have no idea why, just what plays were called.
Rangel had a +20 yard pass to TE Stewart recalled due to holding. Gunnar had a 50 yard Ollie run recalled. So it’s not like Bowman was the only “victim” in the QB competition.
Rangel and Gunnar were both very conservative in their throws, very comfortable in the pocket, with Bowman very aggressive.
I think QB order it Rangel, Gunnar and Bowman based on this sample size of 1.
You see, you might have seen what I saw or think. When we used the tightends last game they seem to have a blocking assignment more that a caching assignment. I did see some delay routes. I wonder if we are using tight ends to make up more blocking to help the line than to catch. I know the tight ends are supposed to be able to block. I wonder if we are hiding offensive line problems with the tight end. I think all will come to light in a few days.
Gundy has mentioned in the fall camp they would use more tight end sets to aid in the blocking game for the run. Which is fine, but I really think the line needs to be split out some and we shouldn’t be forced to rely as much on the tight ends for our blocking schemes. We need to open it up a little bit use them more in the passing game.
I’ve said that too, with most spread offenses there are more gaps between the O-linemen. Kills me when we bunch them all together on 3rd- or 4th-and-short which SCREAMS, obvious run play.
