CFN rates aTm QB best in big 12

[FishingBack]

http://cfn.scout.com/2/971552.html

1. Jerrod Johnson, Sr. Texas A&M
The hope was for senior Johnson to grow into a consistent bomber after getting a little bit of experience under his belt, and then … KABOOM. The 6-5, 243-pounder finished third in the nation in total offense and led the Big 12 averaging 314 yards per game completing close to 60% of his passes for 3,579 yards and 39 touchdowns with eight interceptions while adding 506 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. When he was on, he was unstoppable including an incredible final two games throwing for 342 yards and four touchdowns, and running for 97 more, and chucking for 362 yards and two scores against Georgia. However, A&M lost both of those games and lost four of his six 300-yards games (with the two wins coming against New Mexico and Utah State). A legitimate pro prospect with his size, arm, and mobility, he could grow into a Josh Freeman-like first rounder who can up his stock immeasurably if he can start leading the team to more big wins and if he can stay healthy; he has had problems with his shoulder

[SixWings]

Yeah. If we're gonna beat them, it's going to be by torching their defense.

The good news: We stand a much better chance of hanging with them Post-Dooley.

[DawgFight71]

Seems like we always play teams when they are on the rebound and looking good. I know we can beat A&M, just gotta get a few stops on D and the offense needs to be on fire.

[champion110]

I know we can beat them. The D is going to have to come up HUGE, though!

[Ktulu7]

It's a shame we'll have to ruin aTm's fans' little party for their quarterback this season. I'm sure he'll have nice stats against everyone else, but I look forward to Josh Victorian and Tank Calais picking off a couple passes while Matt and Mason get a couple sacks. Screw Texas A&M.

[BRDawg81]

It's a shame we'll have to ruin aTm's fans' little party for their quarterback this season. I'm sure he'll have nice stats against everyone else, but I look forward to Josh Victorian and Tank Calais picking off a couple passes while Matt and Mason get a couple sacks. Screw Texas A&M.

+1

[Geaux Dawgs]

It's a shame we'll have to ruin aTm's fans' little party for their quarterback this season. I'm sure he'll have nice stats against everyone else, but I look forward to Josh Victorian and Tank Calais picking off a couple passes while Matt and Mason get a couple sacks. Screw Texas A&M.

Cole on a blitz decleating Johnson would be nice!!!

I know, twss

[TECH88]

Quote from Johnson after the beatdown they received from Arkansas:
"I never want to scramble," said Johnson, whose 58 pass attempts was the second-highest total in school history. "I would prefer to sit in the pocket and throw the ball, but different situations presented themselves tonight."

Okay, so he likes to sit in the pocket and he also had shoulder surgery earlier this year and didn't participate much in the Spring. If we can get a good push from our Dline and make him hurry his throws without blitzing too much we definitely increase our chances of a W.

[SixWings]

Okay, so he likes to sit in the pocket and he also had shoulder surgery earlier this year and didn't participate much in the Spring. If we can get a good push from our Dline and make him hurry his throws without blitzing too much we definitely increase our chances of a W.

Well...

That's not good. I hope there are other ways of increasing our chances of winning. We probably blitzed on 4/5 plays in the spring.

[TECH88]

Well...

That's not good. I hope there are other ways of increasing our chances of winning. We probably blitzed on 4/5 plays in the spring.

Spring practice is different. We will blitz, but you won't see as much of it in a game. That was a dual purpose to see what we have and to give the O something different to work against. The Aggies revolve around Johnson, if he struggles it opens a door for us, if he's in the zone we're in for a long night.

[Geaux Dawgs]

I like that he is a pocket passer....because we have done SOOOOOOO well against the dual threat QBs

[Tbone1]

I like that he is a pocket passer....because we have done SOOOOOOO well against the dual threat QBs

He's a pocket passer first.....but don't confuse that with limited mobility. The guy has wheels and does take off with it when that's what the defense give him.
He's streaky though. If he's on....we're in for a long day. If he's struggling, which he did at times last year....we've got a shot.

Biggest thing working in our favor is that A&M will likely start three Freshmen or RS Freshmen on the Oline. A true Freshman has been pretty much penciled in at Left Tackle. That's huge. We'll have to take advantage of that if we want to pull off the upset.

[Tbone1]

Some things not working in our favor:
-The Nation's #1 sack leader, Von Miller, bypassed NFL opportunity to come back and terrorize college quarterbacks for another year.
-They have a 5 star Running Back that is an absolute stud (Christine Michael) and they like to use him.
-They have a WR who is a likely 1st round draft choice after this season (Jeff Fuller). 6'4, 220 and has some serious mitts.
-Recieving corps as a whole is pretty talented. (I like our too, though).
-Their offense was #5 overall in the Nation last year.

Those things don't work in our favor. But there are others that do.
-Freshman left tackle.
-Defense that rated around 100 nationally.
-New defensive scheme that they aren't familiar with.
-4 or 5 New assistant coaches (same for us)
-Early season game without much time for them to review film on our tendencies.

[hookdown]

Some things not working in our favor:
-The Nation's #1 sack leader, Von Miller, bypassed NFL opportunity to come back and terrorize college quarterbacks for another year.
-They have a 5 star Running Back that is an absolute stud (Christine Michael) and they like to use him.
-They have a WR who is a likely 1st round draft choice after this season (Jeff Fuller). 6'4, 220 and has some serious mitts.
-Recieving corps as a whole is pretty talented. (I like our too, though).
-Their offense was #5 overall in the Nation last year.

Those things don't work in our favor. But there are others that do.
-Freshman left tackle.
-Defense that rated around 100 nationally.
-New defensive scheme that they aren't familiar with.
-4 or 5 New assistant coaches (same for us)
-Early season game without much time for them to review film on our tendencies.

We may not win, but I think we keep it close at the very least. I do not see a blowout in this game (unless our D totally collapses). I like our chances, but I am worried that we will still be adjusting to the new offensive schemes at that time.

[Tbone1]

Yeah, that New Scheme thing is a double edged sword.
Our new scheme makes it hard for A&M to prepare for.....but its also something we haven't yet perfected.

A&M will have a similar situation with their defense.