'Quizz Going Pro
by AndyPanda on Jan 10, 2011 12:43 PM PST
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At 2 PM today, Jacquizz Rodgers held a teleconference, to announce his decision to forego his senior season, and declare himself eligibility for the NFL draft.
"I've thought long and hard about this decision," Rodgers said. "I want to thank all of Beaver Nation for their support throughout my time here at Oregon State. My production, the support I've received, and my coaches' preparation put me in position. Without my team, and all of that support, I wouldn't be in this position at all."
'Quizz termed the recent weeks as a matter of collecting more information on where he would project to go in the NFL draft, the pros and cons of turning pro and of staying in school, and the risks involved.
"I've been leaning this way for a while, and I woke up this morning confident about what I'd decided," Rodgers explained. "Money was not the factor," Rodgers added. "This is an opportunity to achieve my lifetime goal."
Rodgers, an ethnic studies major, says he intends to return to Oregon State to finish his degree.
"The main thing I promised my uncle (was getting my degree)," Rodgers said. "I'll probably come back every winter term."
'Quizz discussed the matter with his brother James, who will be returning for his senior year, after receiving a medical hardship year.
"(James said) once you make a decision, go at it 100%. It'll be tough; I've been playing with him forever. I guess we have got to separate. Seeing him get hurt did play a little bit of a role (in the decision)."
'Quizz informed head coach Mike Riley in a phone conversation this morning.
"We all at Oregon State wish Quizz the greatest success and look forward to watching his career continue in the NFL," Riley said in a released statement. Riley, who is out of town added "He has certainly impacted both the football team and our lives at Oregon State. He has set a tremendous example as an Oregon State football player."
'Quizz also spoke to whether he will participate in one of the specialized draft preparation camps.
"I haven't decided yet, I need to talk with my family about that."
Being that it is the day Oregon is playing for the National Championship, there were questions about the timing, and where 'Quizz's rooting interests will be tonight.
"It's just a coincidence with the Ducks playing today. I wish my friends on the Ducks well, but as as Oregon Stater, you can't root for the Ducks."
Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com
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Dang
At first I thought that was a joke.
At least he did it today, so the Oregonian won’t have Ducks stories on every page.
Go Beavers!
What?
best of luck in the canadian football league
He certainly lacks the kind of home run speed you’d want for a guy his size, but all the experts give him better reviews than past RBs like Bernard and Simonton who DID land in the CFL.
I expect him to make it with someone, possibly as a later round guy. I just don’t think he’s a first two round guy as projected, but what do I know. Best of luck to the kid either way. Would’ve LOVED the fourth year.
Reasons not to jump off of a bridge...
1. Malcolm Agnew
2. Malcolm Marable
3. Storm Woods
4. Jovan Stevenson, Ryan McCants and Terron Ward (if he plays RB)
Jovan has played before
and was injured this past camp, and missed the season. Ryan was to be the #1 before ’Quizz showed up.
Malcolm Marable is a redshirt freshman who has promising speed, and was working on expanding his game this fall.
Agnew and Woods are in the recruiting class.
It’s also worth noting that a JC back who wouldn’t have wasted a year playing behind ‘Quizz might (suddenly) now find the situation inviting. This isn’t going to be Riley’s preferred solution, but a big door has just opened.
Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
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I just looked on the OSU
recruitment page for next year, and the people that committed; it doesn’t seem like they did a bad job, got a 6’3" 3-star WR, several good DEs. Why are they ranked so horribly on their recruiting?
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He was the first person on the team,
other than James, that ’Quizz told.
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Plus, here’s a quote from Agnew:
I know you had given consideration to the University of Virginia in addition to Oregon State, and previously mentioned that you would be taking additional visits to schools in the fall. Is that still the case?
Nope, I’m done taking visits. I’m fully committed to Oregon State.
One final question we have to ask: Is there any connection between NFL running back for the St. Louis Rams – and former standout at running back for the Beavers – Steven Jackson playing in your hometown and you committing to play tailback at Oregon State?
[Laughs] Steven is the MAN! I think it’s great that he went to OSU. Still, I’ve gotten a lot of information on the school from talking to my dad about it.
sweet
thanks man.
This is making me feel a little better.
Seems like he’ll f*** sh** up in Corvallis.
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It's worth remembering
that ‘Quizz didn’t start until the third game of his first year, for those saying ‘Who?’ to the list above.
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He looks like a high-runner, kind of like Blount (minus the punching, hopefully) but should improve as he starts to run at the collegiate level. I like his film a lot.
The Malcolms are very intriguing. Agnew looks especially interesting I think. Terron Ward doesn’t have a lot of film out there, but word is that he can flat out play and mainly didn’t get looks because of his smallish frame. He could be an impact guy like his older brother TJ Ward was for the ducks (other side of the ball of course).
I just hope the Rams draft him
as long as no other NFC West team gets him
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I'm a little surprised.
I hate to be the Pete Carroll to his Mark Sanchez, but I don’t really see him as a sure fit on anyone’s roster and don’t know why this year should be his last. I mean, I can only see him getting better with another year of experience, but that’s me, and I’m a homer.
Best of luck to Quizz. Thanks for some fun times and best of luck at the big show, here’s hoping he lands in a good situation.
Pretty much agree with what you are saying here
Have to admit I’m very surprised though, maybe not quite “shocked” but very surprised. Kind-of wondered though when he was holding out committing to a fourth season at OSU, seemed like he would have really came out and said “yes I’m staying” so I started to have my doubts he was.
Pretty freakin’ bummed though. Crappy day to be a Beavs football fan if you ask me.
-RVM
Man, I have been pins of annoyance and dark moods all day anyway this just takes me over that bummed out ledge I have been sitting on all day.
Oh, plus seeing us get spanked once again by my lest favorite NCAA basketball team this weekend…
-RVM
Wonder what that means for James' return
he’ll probably follow suit.
Next year definitely looks more bleak without them
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I think James needs the additional season because of his recovery time. He won’t be able to showcase his full speed at the combine, and for a small dude with NFL aspirations, that’s a killer. It would seem that he needs the additional year more than Quizz almost. A full, healthy season could work wonders for James.
I hope you're right
I guess we’ll know in 5 days if he’s staying.
I’d have thought Quizz would stay and finish his last year with his brother. Especially with an improved Katz, Beavs could’ve been a top 3 Pac-12 team
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I love the outside chance that Quizz stays but I’m not going to hold out too much hope… would be a lovely surprise at this point.
I think we can take it to the bank that James is back. The more you think about it, the more he’s going to need that year to show everyone that he’s healed up, that he’s still explosive and maybe even that he’s added to his game as a return/deep threat.
Quizz all but guaranteed that HE was coming back
The “all but” is very important.
Si equum mortuum flagellēs, non celerium currat.
by EngineerScotty on Jan 10, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
Well, I guess it’s more solid for James. James won’t be healthy by the combine, and a fringe guy like him REALLY needs the combine and some good pro-day times to help get him back on radar with lots of people. He needs the chance to show his leg is healed and he’s the same guy.
well
Denario Alexander had injury problems last year, Rams picked him up off the FA. He was a stud at Mizzou (and will be for the Rams) and his injury basically dropped him from the draft, so yeah, I can easily see James coming back
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Tough break
Thought he was coming back for sure.
UW keeps Polk
UO keeps James
Stanford keeps Luck
Rough day for the Beavs, but at least Cal lost their star RB (and offensive focal point) as well.
And their most hated rival
is playing for the national championship.
Really tough day to be a Beaver fan
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Yeah, Quizz COULD have planned it a little better, but I’m not going to beat this kid up. No one should. He has a life to live just like any of us.
Who’s next? Time for someone to step up.
oh I know
But I’ve never followed Beaver athletics this closely before (of course I’d know the main guys) and Quizz was the first one I kinda got attached to.
Wish I followed SJax as closely, since he plays for the rams now
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It’s a bummer for sure, don’t get me wrong. I just think this opens a door for someone. Wouldn’t it be funny if McCants suddenly steps back in and closes out his career with a beast season?! Unlikely, sure, but hey, it could happen.
I think it's very possible
Like Andy said above, Ryan was the starter going into the 2008 season. I love the fact that he is more of a down-hill runner.
Go Beavers!
Ryan needs to show A LOT of improvement.
He’s been such an upright runner and looks like he’s hitting the hole in slow motion. He’s not a stop-and-go or east-west runner but will always stop his runs before he gets going down-hill to try to make a move.
Gifted athlete, but I don’t know that he’s our feature back. Would love to see a guy with his skills at H-Back, but I try not to backseat coach. I trust Riley and Co. know better than I do…
Yeah thanks-
I,m on my 3rd beer now I get to go listen to a bunch of loud mouth duck fans bummer day
can't wait to go home after work
I need a beer now too
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I never expected to be wishing I was spending more time today
covering the Ducks’ game when I got up this morning.
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:(
He probably did this because he knows we won’t be that good of a team this year.
WTY's ERA+ = 135 I WIN!!!!!
by Figgi4life on Jan 10, 2011 3:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
riley will be under pressure after next season I think
unless he makes a bowl game and has a couple quality wins
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One thing I've noticed about Beaver football in the past decade
They seldom live up—or down—to expectations. Some years the Beavs do very well (like 2000, and last year)—and the next year they go 5-whatever. Then after going 5-whatever, everyone writes them off and they bounce back.
Si equum mortuum flagellēs, non celerium currat.
by EngineerScotty on Jan 10, 2011 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
We'll be alright
We lose Paea, but there isn’t any other major losses, besides Quizz.
Remember, this was Katz’s first season as a starter. It takes a while for QB’s to learn Riley’s system.
Go Beavers!
Hmm, not sure I share your thoughts right now
Or ArbyOSU’s about a replacement coming in anywhere the level of where Quizz left off.
Don’t know not feeling good about this right now.
-RVM
Well, it’d be dumb of Riley to ask Quizz’s replacement to contribute those yards and get those touches. Look for a shift to more passing this year. Quizz was a rare workhorse back that could pound all day long. Doubtful we get that out of anyone next year, but by platoon and by meshing talents, we could get a more diverse running game. Who knows.
If I don’t stay optimistic it’s going to be a hard off season!
While I love what Quizz brought to the field, he always lacked that extra speed that our new up and comers have.
Mark my words: Malcolm Agnew is going to do something during his time in Corvallis. I expect him to make some noise.
Mark it down! I’m calling my shot! I can hear Mike Parker right now: “Katz drops back, hands off to Agnew, Agnew runs right, turns the corner, he’s at the 40, 35, 30, they won’t catch him folks, 20, 15, 10, TOUCHDOWN BEAVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
He’s already quoted as saying he admires James Rodgers, and for all the right reasons:
In looking at highlight film of you, I noticed that you line up at multiple positions on offense, including taking direct snaps from under center. Do you think that sets up the ability for you to be used as a multi-purpose player not only in your senior year, but also once you arrive in Corvalis?
Yes, I think I’m versatile. I still have work to do, though, if I want to be similar to a [potential] All-American [like Oregon State wideout James Rodgers].
That's the other thing
If 2010 was Katz WITH Quizz, how will he do without a star of a running back?
And also, I was really looking forward to seeing Quizz climb up the Pac-10/OSU rushing leaderboards. But that really doesn’t matter.
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by Figgi4life on Jan 10, 2011 7:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Obviously we can't replace the amount of touches, workhorse attitude, and heart
But if we are being honest, Jacquizz wasn’t the best running back in Oregon State history.
I don’t mean to knock the guy, he was my favorite player. But I don’t think it’s going to be as big a loss as everyone is making it out to be.
Go Beavers!
Time will tell how big a loss it is.
The loss of ’Quizz goes beyond his on the field numbers.
He leaves a good blueprint behind.
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I agree Connor with half of this
I do think the program will get past it all, that is how college football works.
But I have to say that I think he was the second best back in OSU history (current last twenty years short term memory history here). Jackson was easily the best but really Quizz was a better overall back than Simonton and Bernard were IMHO. Thinking about not only running (and heart and attitude) but also with the receiving and as noted elsewhere here the ball security too.
-RVM
I dunno. Simonton and Jackson are at the top of my list, dead even with their own personal strengths and advantages.
Quizz is top tier, no doubt, but another year would have really made a mark on the program. Keep in mind that Quizz never beat the ducks and never won a bowl game. Great player, but lots of room for one final big year. I’ll love the kid for his contributions and understand that this is his decision, but my own point of view is that we have some great running backs at OSU, and while he’s one of them, there are certainly a few names ahead of him.
Keep in mind that Quizz never beat the ducks and never won a bowl game.
But that is all about Quizz is it? He only played in one bowl and only played in two CWs. He almost won one CW against a VERY good ducks team in Eugene. I don’t think we can hang that on Quizz, it takes a team and all that. But yes something like Jackson’s performance against Nevada was huge compared to Quizz’s against BYU, but even for Steven he had Derek Anderson actually playing a good game too unlike what we saw from Sean Canfield. I think though something like the Sun Bowl win with Bernard was more about Matt Moore turning it up a notch (and Sammie) so again team effort.
Not that I disagree he could have had a big year his senior year.
My main difference between Simonton and Rodgers is the ball security and just the plain being able to cut on a dime that Quizz could do.
Plus if we are talking “best” keep in mind that this whole conversation stems around Quizz being able to declare for the draft with his level of skill, something Simonton could not do (as much as I like Ken and put him a strong third on my list).
but my own point of view is that we have some great running backs at OSU, and while he’s one of them, there are certainly a few names ahead of him.
Again agree with the first part here and if you mean a very few (in my case only one!) then I can go there. But that does make him one of the best ever and also will still make him hard to replace. But yes that would have held true if he came back next year and the next season after he left would be tough too in replacing him. It took Riley and Co. some time to get the backfield worked out after Jackson left too.
-RVM
I can't say anything on Simonton
But I LOVED Bernard. I’m more of a power back, down-hill runner type of guy, so maybe that’s why I like him more.
Go Beavers!
They both were excellent backs.
I thought Bernard was great too, just not as skilled as Quizz that’s all. But I actually think that Bernard totally brought the “workhorse attitude and heart” too. And we replaced him so not everything is gloom and doom as you have noted.
-RVM
Not so fast.
I think we see improvement and growth across the board, so don’t read too much into it.
This appears to be him evaluating his stock as an NFL back and, through research, finding that he had nothing to gain and everything to lose by coming back for another year. His uncle put it nicely in an article on OregonLive, saying that Quizz is “…the only one who has to pay for his mistakes.”
You think UW fans are writing checks to Locker for the money he lost by staying for another year? It sucks, but when these kids decide to go, you just gotta bite your tongue, be supportive and hope they’ve paid close attention to cautionary tales, like Brandon Browner. It sounds like Quizz knows what he’s doing. Best of luck to him.
And hey, it sounds like we get James back for sure, so that’s a plus.
Any chance
we can convince LaMichael James to go pro as well?
Si equum mortuum flagellēs, non celerium currat.
Rumor going around the message boards
Is that James’ second surgery didn’t go as well as planned, and that was the main reason that Quizz is turning pro.
This has no substance at all, but it is certainly a possibility.
Go Beavers!
Yeah
That was pretty much my reaction too.
WTY's ERA+ = 135 I WIN!!!!!
by Figgi4life on Jan 10, 2011 7:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thoughts on Quizz
I don’t think Quizz has anything left he needed to show the NFL by staying another year. He can catch it, he can block, he can run inside and oh yeah he has never fumbled in his entire career (I don’t count Canfield’s crappy backwards pass in the Vegas Bowl).
On a negative note for us OSU fans, we do need understand that we are never going to see that type of ball security again in our lifetimes and that there will be backs that fumble the football on occasion next year. I just hope the program has improved enough to overcome more turnovers.
Sadness :(
Sucks for the Beavs next year, but I can totally understand going for the NFL. Hope Quizz does well, and I’m sure he has all our thanks for three years of great plays :)
Katz
I know some of the comments here have focused on improving and the lack of overall production he had this last season, and no real arguments there.
But I will say that from my point of view it was essential now that Katz was able to play this season and have a season under his belt. As Connor mentioned above it is a difficult position to play in this system and now we have an experienced QB coming in. If we were playing say Lalich this season we would be breaking in Katz and a new RB for 2011.
I know Ryan had some problems and was far from perfect but I do personally feel better about 2011 with having him coming in experienced.
-RVM
Quizz
To back off my doom and gloom of yesterday (thank you Auburn!) I think overall we will be fine, but as Andy mentioned above time will tell and I am still worried about the short term.
Overall personally it was Quizz’s decision and sounds like he is going to finish his degree. I think if anything “critical” is stirring in my head is that he seemed to lead everyone on that he was staying. I just wish he was a bit more upfront with it all, “yes I am seriously considering the NFL but weighing the options.” Yes I know maybe his comments were spinned in the media to read differently and yes I know that could have put some pressure on him from the fan base in us amping up our “please stay” begging. But at the same time as much as we owe to him our support of his decision I do think he owes a bit of being more transparent about his intentions.
Anyway I will miss him next fall but with college football we have to be used to this roll over for even if they stay their full four years we can’t have them forever.
-RVM
But at the same time as much as we owe to him our support of his decision I do think he owes a bit of being more transparent about his intentions.
Sure, it’d be nice, but that’s not how it works. He’s a 20-something year old college student who plays football, not a paid, on-contract public employee. He can drop out of school half way through the season and go to LBCC to become a dental assistant and he wouldn’t owe us any explanation. He deserves privacy. At the end of the day, it’s Quizz who lives with his decision, so he needs to make the decision that’s best for him.
That said, I REALLY hope to reload this year. Where’s the next Quizz?
I mostly agree
But to be conservative here he is paid in a way isn’t he? Plus we always hear about we need to turn out and pay a ton to watch these stars play and get pressure to donate to the program and all that. Just would be nice to have a little more transparency. And I will amend here a bit and it isn’t just a Quizz issue I all of the sudden have only with him (in actuality Quizz’s seemingly flip-flop is a small small small drop in the bucket I have overall), I think athletic programs owe it to fans to be a bit more transparent, especially at the college level. It leads to a culture that allows for things like we have talked about before such as questionable agent stuff (disclaimer I personally have zero thoughts at all that I think Quizz was involved in this practice).
BUT , and this is really important in terms of what I’m trying to say here, I’m not really about diving into all of their decision making and asking to see every bit of their private thoughts, just don’t have everything say one thing and turn on a dime. Jackson was totally private about his decision and I had no problem with that, but also didn’t have press stuff coming out saying he was staying.
Just for me personally plants doubts in my head about Quizz and who was helping him make the decision that I never really had before. Is he getting the best advice since it seemed like he initially wanted to stay? OK, in the end it is all about me and my personal feelings so take that as you will for that is just me and I’m getting over it today anyway. Again I’m not about him posting to Twitter every single minute-by-minute detail of his meetings and discussions but just a statement like “I am still considering my options to stay or declare, but haven’t got there yet, and not totally sure when I will make the decision. It is a hard decision for me to make so I hope people will respect my need for privacy.” Does Quizz owe to me personally? In no way. It just would have been nice.
To sum it up, from a piece about the Denver Broncos rebranding:
Certainly there’s the potential that things could get out that teams don’t want released to the public, but the NFL needs to remember who’s actually paying for all those new stadiums, facilities and players: The fans, who always want to know more.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=yhoo-ept_sports_nfl_experts-306025
I’m done on my soap box here! And I know people disagree with this ideal, and I know it is in many ways naive thinking on my end, but just some of my personal feelings. And I have no problem with people commenting on this in disagreement.
But I’m on to thinking more about basketball!
-RVM
Again not that I needed to know all of this beforehand but this is all interesting to me and makes me feel better about his overall decision: http://www.democratherald.com/sports/beavers-sports/article_2a3fb9c8-0fe6-5a54-8cde-a2db0b59bdaf.html
-RVM
Just be honest about the money is all I ask!
I got to vent for a second, I do get tired of the NOT DOING IT FOR THE MONEY reason. Please dont insult my intelligence. Of, course you are doing it for potential earnings and I do not begrudge you that one iota. If you were not doing it for the money, then you would stay in school for for the experience, degree, etc. like Andrew Luck or LaMichael James. I think some guys cannot help themselves from saying it no matter how cliched it sounds, I always like guys who do say I need to support my family, so I am leaving for the pros. Also, I thought Quizz was a bit of a drama queen with his will he or wont he twits. I could have done without that, but in the end all college players move on anyway.
I guess in my LONGGGGGG winded way that is pretty much what I’m talking about.
Changing the subject mckalk any thoughts about the upcoming UCLA and USC basketball games?
-RVM
somewhat nervous
USC holds opponents to .401 shooting percentage which makes me nervous with the way the Beavers have been bricklaying. They are only 1-3 on the road, so that is a plus. WIth UCLA I think it starts with controlling Reeves Nelson, if he gets started then the Bruins play well. They are 0-2 on the road, so I am hoping the Beavs bring at least an A- game, tougher defense, be smart on shot selection. Maybe they can get a sweep, but I am thinking a split.
Without the details like the shooting % and Nelson, for I don’t know much about either team this year, this is where I was going with the games with my overall thoughts.
If the Beavs would do two things: 1) Make the easy inside and lay-ups like they should at this level of play, and 2) stop going into 3-point desperation land (like when UW adjusts its defense to get to shooters quicker in the second half) and look for more mid-range shots I think they will be fine, even against SC’s defensive shooting %. The trick of course getting them to do both!
I don’t know if I’m nervous, not excited though, kind-of in this curious mode with it all right now and who in the heck is this team? Let’s see if this week shows us anymore about them you know?
-RVM
UCLA isn't a good matchup for us.
Reeves Nelson represents the low post player that gets behind out zone, and is hard to collapse onto.
USC seems to be a motivating opponent, and state of mind is very important with this group.
I could well see a split this weekend.
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If last year was all about working on the passing game in both spring and fall camp,
then this season will be even more focused on the running game. Both the line and the RB corps have to make significant strides.
Hopefully the promising passing game won’t suffer from neglect.
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Apparently
he’s being compared to dexter mccluster (ole miss I believe)
I don’t think Quizz is as fast as dexter.
But I’ve mentioned Rodgers on the Rams blog and I think people are starting to pay attention to him
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Quizz lacks that top gear speed. I’m not a pro scout or anything (did I REALLY need to explain that?), but he’s QUICK, not necessarily FAST, which could hurt his NFL stock a bit. Who knows though. I for one hope he tears it up.
his lateral cuts are rediculous
he’s not gonna blow you away with maybe the speed, but he’s so quick.
Watching tape on him is more beneficial than the combine.
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Quizz
What I thought he was my buddy? I thought I knew him? He needs money? He has a daughter? I guess I didn’t know him – all that well? It’s ok. I thought he was a bit petulent this year. got a bit upset with the offensive line. Didn’t get the 1,800 yds he wanted. Whined a bit. Could have been the all time leader in everything. Could have been the best back in OS history. I am a Simonton, and Bernard guy. That being said, I marveled at Quizz.! The 74 yd TD against ASU was most amazing! Most of it was just so positive, and now my orange colored glasses are fogged over. The only reasons for this: money, injury. The stuff about taking my talents to the NFL. . . give me a break!Time will tell is he is Berry Sanders, or Darren Sprouls, or Ken Simonton!
Not reading his bio page on a regular basis are we?
Jacquizz became father Sept. 4, 2010 with the birth of his daughter Channing
-RVM
I kind of felt like things changed with Quiz when he started calling out the o-line in the press. You can spin it anyway you want, but I think that action breaks an unspoken rule in team sports?
I do not blame him for the sentiment, but we probably should have recognized it as step one in detaching himself from the team. Also, I do not know how many of you caught this, but towards the end of the Stanford game, he was shown laughing and joking on the sideline. It struck me as a little odd considering their performance. Not that it matters now, but I think the signs were clearly there in hindsight.
Right or wrong, I do feel like saying shame on the OSU staff for not developing the o-llne to fully support such a talent and maybe the final straw was Quizz knowing that these guys would be blocking for him again in 2011. I think him heading to the NFL speaks volumes about his personal assessment as to whether these guys can improve for next year. I hope they prove Quizz wrong next year.
Overall I agree but there are other variables too going.
But yes the situation with the o-line and a RB reminded me actually a lot of Jackson’s final year. It was a more successful one for sure for Steven but he had some issues with the line’s performance overall and again not the only reason but I thought it was one reason he left early (it also ties in with both their stated worries about injuries during a senior year too I think).
Again it not the only reason I’m sure but interesting parallels here between both backs I think.
-RVM
Definitely, lots of variables (money, family, ready for the next level)…I was just kind of musing that there were some signs during the season that this might be his last. Interesting comparison to Jackson, I think one difference is that NFL teams were absolutely salivating to get Jackson. Quiz in the NFL could go either way.
Yep, I agree that is a big difference there and also I think the other difference is that it was pretty obvious Jackson was going.
With the issues with the line I thought were similar, which also show the back and forth college personnel go through for we have had some other years of excellent line play I have thought like say the latter part of 2006 and 2008.
-RVM
Daughter
Did not know the details, but I know where Quizz was on Sept. 4, 2010, because I was in the same place. Cowboy Stadium in Dallas playing TCU? I don’t get it, but some things are important and some things are not? Why do I let 19, 20 and 21 yr old men determine my happiness. Just a bitter pill to swalloow. I do thnk the Beavs will be alright, but I am often wrong about that too!
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Beavs will be fine. That’s the one bummer about NCAA, after 4 years (max) your star player will leave, so there’s always that next SJax or Quizz on his way to OSU
Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?
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