Passing the Time
by KJ@theonlycolors on May 14, 2009 8:43 AM CDT
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PrintYou've no doubt noticed things have been slow around here this week. We've got some things in the works but, for now, here's a poll question to contemplate and discuss.
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Cousins is the incumbent, but Nichol is more dynamic
This reminds me of the Ohio State QB battle last year – Cousins may start the season, but I believe Nichol will slowly take the playing time for himself. Of course, Nichol isn’t quite Pryor, but he’s close enough to warrant a shift in opposing defense’s philosophies.
My basic feeling:
It seems that they’re both good passers. So, given that Cousins isn’t remarkably better in that respect, why wouldn’t we want to go with the guy who can add an extra dimension to the offense?
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Key question
How long does Dantonio go with a 2-QB approach? I’d think Cousins would be the nominal starter in that situation. It’s really hard for me to believe Nichol won’t grab the job full-time eventually.
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by KJ@theonlycolors on May 14, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
My Guess?
3 games, max. The 4th and 5th games are at Wisconsin and Michigan at Spartan Stadium. He might still be toying with the idea during the Notre Dame game, but when the Big 10 starts, I figure he’s had enough information with 3 games and fall camp to choose somebody.
I'm with you, generally speaking
. . . but I’ll pare it down a bit more. I think it’s 2 games max, and even that makes me queasy because Central ain’t exactly a pushover this year.
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The case for Cousins
To put the players into a box at this point. Cousins seems steady and less likely to gamble. Nichol seems more likely to improvise and Favre some passes into coverage. That sounds like Cousins would be preferred for Dantonio’s Tresselball approach.
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