Err, Hunter Rodriquez threw for 64 yards vs Furd, including a TD, and appears super mobile. And don't forget Brock Johnson and Niko Harris.

Again, Sochor isn't putting any of the other QBs on the roster down, but Tompkins is objectively the most athletic QB we will have had on the roster in a long long time. Maier will start, but I agree that I wouldn't be surprised if Tompkins walked in and was #2 on the depth chart next season... or he might be bottom of the totem pole, you just never know.

QB Competition is 100% healthy.

Couldn't agree more. Competition at any position is health. Coaches have to put their best players out on the field.

Agreed. Rodriguez did start 1 year of Juco, like Maier. ... The coaches will have a pretty good idea in practice.

How tough was Tompkins HS league?

These rankings are from maxpreps... but Tompkins team was ranked 14th best in the state... some of their opponent's ranks (all wins minus Folsom)

Folsom (4th in state)
Liberty (31st in state)
Bakersfield (47th in state)
Buchanan (32nd in state)
Clovis (90th in state)

Far from an easy conference, not quite the strength of some of the private leagues in Southern California though. It should be noted that against Folsom, again ranked 4th in the state, he still threw for close to 500 yards and 5 TDs and added 80 yards rushing. Defense lost Central that game. Some of those were playoff games. Point still stands that he dominated everyone in his path.

What is the objective evidence that he is the most athletic? Not doubting it but what is the evidence?

I mean, I don't have numbers for you in terms of 40 yard dash times and what not but I've watched tape on all of the QBs on the roster and by my eye none of the rest of them possess Tompkins combination of passing ability, scrambling, elusiveness, ect.

Now I could be wrong, there's a lot I don't know about these kids... but I've been following the recruiting stuff for a while now and I haven't seen us get anything quite like him before. Backed up by articles stating he would be getting BIG TIME offers if he was an inch or two taller.

We’ve had some very good “smallish” QBs in the past. A kid by the name of Peterson comes to mind. Not the biggest guy physically, but had great vision and mobility, not to mention knowledge of the game which has served him well since playing. Been said his play in defeating Pacific a few decades ago was a big factor in them dropping football.

Looking at rosters over at least the last 10 years, Maier is one of the shortest QBs we've had in that time period and he took us to the quarterfinals in the playoffs. The all-time leader in passing yards in the NFL is a "short" QB. If you can ball, you can ball and I'm honestly surprised that coaches aren't becoming more receptive to that.

I think Maier partially adjusts by dropping back 5 yards or so. This helps him gain some visibility over taller guys on the D line.

Unless I’m mistaken all our QBs are 6’ to 6’2” with most being 6’ , so if he’s truly 5’11”, big deal no big deal.

I do remember a QB by the name of Khari Jones who had the ability to run and throw. He just didn't run as it seemed he was always looking downfield.

NDSU just announced a big time QB transfer from Iowa State. Kid threw for 360 yards on Oklahoma... well I guess that helps replace Stick.

Zeb Noland? A Georgia boy looking for a place to get snaps. Sounded like he was performing at a high level, but just wasn't getting the playing time. With Wentz being taken No. 2 Overall, and with the prolific work by Stick, you have to think Fargo is an enticing option for a QB on the lookout for playing time. Noland had scholarship opportunities at Appalachian State, Colorado State and Toledo. 6'2" and 220 lbs.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2018/10/29/iowa-state-cyclones-zeb-noland-transferring-matt-campbell-brock-purdy-kyle-kempt/1804912002/

#4 QB @ Baylor

Cal and TCU kicking off shortly. Havent watched a cal game all season. Maybe get an inkling of what we can look forward to late August.

Tough defense; mediocre offense. QB is not great. Surprising that Dikes (mispelled on purpose) couldn’t recruit a good QB. Depended on a couple graduate transfers which seemed to keep good recruits from coming. They are losing their RB, and top receiver is transferring.

3 interceptions within 5 plays? Yikes. Either of our backup QBs could be starting for either team

They need to rename this the “pick bowl”, lol.

I would put in the giant Cheezit for the TCU QB. He’s bad

4-12, 10 yards and 3 INT. That’s a tough outing, and there’s another half to go

9 INTs and counting between Cal and TCU tonight.

The battle of .500 teams.

That Cal/TCU game was hilarious to watch.

"The QB play in this game is absolutely brutal."
- a whole lot of Duck fans in the Finn family

Will we see that QB next year?

Soph Brandon McIlwan played in most of their games. He is a runner, occasional thrower but was a turnover machine. He was bad in their 3 game losing streak. The freshman moved ahead of him late in the season. Surprised at the lack of talent at that position

They won 7 games, obviously doing something right.

Defense. And it’s the Pac-12.

I had the same thought. Their D looked impressive. Last time we played them we got slapped. Should have a better chance in August.

True Freshman QB.