BLM today (if you're wondering)

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Let's not miss the point here: It's not about BLM turning out to be something less than a FBS (Div. I) quarterback. It's about JJ thinking he was.

I never saw whatever JJ saw in BLM, and I don't recall JJ saying on the record just what that was. But there's no doubt JJ thought BLM had something special.

If I remember correctly, BM played in a very run-heavy offense in high school. I don't think anyone questions BM's ability to throw the ball, it's his decision making that is the problem. If you don't pass much in high school and when you do the defense is thinking 'run' you aren't going to have to think as hard.

BM has the physical tools, just not the mental tools. How do you find that out if not during the game?

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makes sense to me.

[LAPonyAir]

All coaches make mistakes on high school QB's (and every other position) at some point in their career.

[PoconoPony]

I know, that JJ recruited BLM to Hawaii, where pickings are slimmer than if he were say, here. with the lateness in the recruiting season upon his arrival here, he may have been somewhat better off with what he had in BLM, than whoever else remained out there. I think, BLM played relatively well, for the circumstances. His nemesis is (and, seems to still be) his wide-ranging inconsistency. I do seem to recall JJ touting his accuracy as the primary trait that attracted him.
to me, I think both JJ and Morrison realized KP's potential early on, and tried to get him ready to go as soon as was possible, especially in light of the continued erratic play of BLM into his second season. with his inexperience, KP wasn't ready at the beginning of the season. I think, even without BLM's injury, the writing was on the wall, as packages had been developed for both KP and Braden. anyway, that's how it's always bounced around in my head. I guess, we might know in about 20 years or so.[/quote]

You are correct in stating that JJ and Morrison realized very early on that KP was their QB of the future. Their problem was figuring out when he would be ready enough to play. At the time of BLM's injury the staff was still on the fence as to whether or not he was ready. He was close in their estimation. With the injury they had no choice unless they used Braden Smith which they viewed as not the best use of learning and experience. They had already determined Smith was not a QB of the future. The rest is history as the injury forced their hand. Under different circumstances they might have let BLM play out the season while red shirting KP, but it would have been tough for them to not use him in the last few games particularly when the team was not winning. Ultimately, they anticipated a battle for the starting position in the spring with KP winning out and JJ standing by this decision.

[Longtime]

BLM may be accurate, but to me he displayed very little awareness or headiness. He seemed to flip the switch to panic mode under pressure a lot rather than find a way to get out of trouble. That may be the byproduct of being in a strong, run-oriented offense at Katy, where his team was a heavy favorite in most games. Again, he was just a freshman and sophomore here.

Maybe it's just a coincidence, but notice that Andy Dalton, another Katy product, will also start throwing it to the wrong jerseys when he gets pressured. Yes, all QBs are prone to picks when pressured, but Dalton is such a good player othwerwise, it's shocking to see him have breakdowns.

BLM has a nice arm, but nothing spectacular. And, as I'm sure JJ would say, accuracy trumps velocity in an offense like this. Justin Willis certainly wasn't accurate, although he could make things happen on the run a lot better than BLM.

[f4shionablecha0s]

I thought that was fashionalbechaos or whatever it is

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