7.29.2008

Best Non-BCS Conference QBs

1. Brian Johnson, Utah
Brian Johnson is the kind of dual threat quarterback a team like Michigan could really use right about now. Johnson's not just a dazzling runner though - he's got a great arm as well. If he can stay healthy for a full season, don't be surprised to see Utah a player in the BCS bowl race.

2. Nate Davis, Ball State
After leading Ball State to their first bowl game in 11 years, Nate Davis is back for only his junior season. After putting up big numbers (3,667 yards, 30 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions), beating Navy and taking Nebraska down to the wire in Lincoln, what will Davis do for an encore? A MAC championship is within reach.

3. Donovan Porterie, New Mexico
While it's true Porterie is still struggling with his consistency, the junior quarterback has one of the bigger upsides of the non-BCS quarterbacks. He's tall (6'3"), athletic, and has a solid arm.

4. Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan
The Chippewas were wildly inconsistent in 2007, but LeFevour was far from it. He literally carried the offense both through the air (3,652 yards, 27 tds) and on the ground (1,122 yards, 19 tds).

5. (tie) Rusty Smith, Florida Atlantic / Max Hall, BYU

Others to Watch:
Patrick Pinkney, East Carolina
Justin Willis, SMU

2 comments:

B.Pike said...

Unbelievable my Top 4 are in the exact order of yours..eeerie.

At #5 I had Patrick Pinkney and Trevor Vittatoe.

Others to Watch:
Max Hall BYU, Justin Willis SMU, Chase Clement Rice, Arkelon Hall Memphis, Colin Kaepernick Nevada, Chase Holbrook NM St, Rusty Smith, Flo Atl.

J.Pike said...

Love Patrick Pinkney, but I couldn't justify putting him on the list until I'm sure Holtz isn't going to rotate him with some other spare QB again this year.