VA Froggie
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In football language Max is no longer a Freshman, UT saw a veteran QB. Yes he had an interception but he had control of the game and shined. Defense had four interceptions, what a fun day of football at ACS.
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Max is a tough kid. He took a beating and kept coming back for more. #99 out two big licks on him and I thought for sure he was going to stay down on the second one where he didn’t see it coming. He has taken a lot of punishment these last few games. I am glad he is a tough guy and physically strong but we might need to protect him better and tell him to slide more often.
Hoosierfrog
Tier 1
Wait till we lose another game, the euphoria will come crashing down by all the bandwagon fans...
This kid’s best years are in front of him. If he was a stock I’d be buying. He’ll have some slumps, but his upside is terrific.
This kid’s best years are in front of him. If he was a stock I’d be buying. He’ll have some slumps, but his upside is terrific.
Eight
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you are exactly right his best games are in front of him.
i suspect there will be a few young games in his future, but i think some of that will be mitigated by him consistently making the routine throws and not having to live and die with the more difficult throws.
consistency is always tough with young players, we have seen it not only week to week, but at times between throws. the best part is we saw improvement combined with the same solid decision making from max.
Mean Purple
Active Member
Yeah, he'll still have some ups and downs this season. But I think a big part of Saturday was they put him in position to win, which is really what coaches hope to do. Do that, and then it is just up to the players to execute. Only stays tough from here. So focus and fight.
The TCU Football Jerk
Active Member
I never felt he was the reason for the season's previous woes. Coaching on both side of the ball (as well as special teams) have been more to blame.
VA Froggie
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It takes 22 players to win a game, but Max looks different than when the season started which is why I said he is no longer a Freshman in football terms, he is arriving very quickly.
Froggish
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Max is a great talent but we as fans need to be careful about inflating expectations for him. The goal should be to see progress every week towards being a complete QB. We saw a lot of progress this past week but we aren’t out of the woods yet. He needs to put two half’s of solid football together and continue to bring the best out of his teammates. Every QB has a bad day
Purdy who ripped our ass just a few weeks ago threw 3 4thQ pics Sat against OSU to lose it for ISU
Ehlinger, the so called best QB in our conference, just threw 4 pics against us
The difference is that good QBs still make themselves weapons even when things aren’t working out...That’s what I’m looking for over the remainder of the season
Purdy who ripped our ass just a few weeks ago threw 3 4thQ pics Sat against OSU to lose it for ISU
Ehlinger, the so called best QB in our conference, just threw 4 pics against us
The difference is that good QBs still make themselves weapons even when things aren’t working out...That’s what I’m looking for over the remainder of the season
texas_sicilian
Full Member
Doesn’t force plays, check
Goes through progressions, check
Calls productive audibles, check
Distributes the ball well, check
Makes blocks for WR/RB’s, check
Is beginning to use his run threat, check
Is getting better about overthrows, check
Is actually a deep ball threat, check
Had his first INT, and didn’t phase him, check
Is gaining respect as a team leader, check
Has a solid head on his shoulders, check
Is a student of the game & puts in time, check
All signs pointing in the right direction.
Goes through progressions, check
Calls productive audibles, check
Distributes the ball well, check
Makes blocks for WR/RB’s, check
Is beginning to use his run threat, check
Is getting better about overthrows, check
Is actually a deep ball threat, check
Had his first INT, and didn’t phase him, check
Is gaining respect as a team leader, check
Has a solid head on his shoulders, check
Is a student of the game & puts in time, check
All signs pointing in the right direction.
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gohornedfrogs
Tier 1
I did get a kick out of Brock Huard’s self-owning when he kept prattling on about senior QB vs. freshman QB only to see the senior QB later throw four interceptions.
Moose Stuff
Active Member
Can we assume you flew in for the game this week?
Mean Purple
Active Member
Max (and TCU) getting props tonight from College Football Tonight on ESPNU Sirius XM radio. Talking about the crowd of purple showing up. Mentioning Max, how the freshman showed up and played with moxie. Very cool, considering who the host of that show is. He would know.
Armadillo
Full Member
Who are you taking about? There were no seniors playing qb in that last game. Sam ehlinger is a junior. Max Duggan is a freshman. What senior qb are you referring to?
gohornedfrogs
Tier 1
Oops. Forgive me. “Veteran” QB vs. freshman.
Peacefrog
Degenerate
Sewo in the wildfrog.
froglash88
Full Member
1st Wildfrog was out of necessity with Max’s shoe falling off.
Mentionef earlier:
2nd Wildfrog was one of only a few questionable play calls by Cumbie.
Mentionef earlier:
2nd Wildfrog was one of only a few questionable play calls by Cumbie.
Armadillo
Full Member
There is no forgiveness on this board. I have requested you be banned for life!
In all seriousness though, Brock was driving me crazy the other day. I don't think he ever shut up once the whole game.
It won't be close.
You will see a different TCU team at OSU. The entire team is NOW behind Max and the defense is feeding off the offense and vice versa. Max will be very difficult to beat out for the QB spot in the future. Sonny is letting him run the zone read where he keeps it. Opening up a lot of the defense, kinda reminds me of Mayfield.
