Which Nebraska Quarterback Do You Want And Why?

by Jon Johnston on Feb 17, 2011 11:00 AM CST in 2011 Nebraska Huskers Football

We're starting to get some questions from Big Ten sites (and fans) about Nebraska. As you would expect, most (but not all) are about football.

Since we're officially into the offseason now that the coaching changes have settled down, I thought the CN community might like a chance at answering some of the questions as I believe it'll lead to some interesting discussions.

This one, for example. What say ye, CNers?

Here is the scenario, Nebraska is down 4 with 2 minutes left and 90 yards to go - which QB do you want (Turner Gill, Tommie Frazier, Eric Crouch) and why?

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Touchdown Tommie, hands down.

The others are great QBs as well, but I can’t think of anyone who delivered better in the clutch than Tommie.

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by Go Big Rev on Feb 17, 2011 11:12 AM CST reply actions

That says it all

by Roadweary on Feb 17, 2011 11:14 AM CST up reply actions

This one

Is just a tad before my time, but from what I know I’d go with Frazier also. I’ve watched his run against the Gators about 100 times, shocks me the same each time.

by TexasHusker on Feb 17, 2011 12:50 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Going a different route

I’m going to say Crouch since he accomplished a similar scenario in the 2000 Colorado game (drove down to the red zone to set up a game winning field goal).

Ah, hell, you could really just take any one of those guys since they were all clutch when you needed them for a W. Plus they also had a great supporting cast making their jobs just a little bit easier.

A more interesting question would be: Keeping those QBs listed above and in the same situation which one would you pick if they were paired with the offenses of say the 2004 or 2007 (maybe 2009?) squads*?

*not saying that everyone offensively on those teams were terrible but when compared to those of our offensive heyday they left little to be desired.

by Doc1028 on Feb 17, 2011 1:53 PM CST reply actions

Crouch

is the most over-rated QB in Nebraska history, and one of the most over-rated in college history. He wins the Heisman in the worst year ever to star quality players. I want a winner in that situation. No some whiner that ran crying home to Omaha or Millard or wherever it was when Newcombe was named started.

by jon's only friend on Feb 17, 2011 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

Most overated? Possibly...

But the dude won games and you can’t hold that against him.

by Doc1028 on Feb 17, 2011 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

Frazier

Thought i would chime in on this one,and yes,i would go with Frazier,in my opinion the prototype option quarterback. I mean it was almost like he was born and raised just to play quarterback at nebraska. Oh and about that comment on Crouch,people always badmouth him,but that fact was he was also a great quarterback for us,don’t forget he got us to the championship game,even though we were severely lacking at talent.
It’s just a shame he refused to play anything but quarterback in the pro’s,with his speed he could have had a nice career

by Omahusker on Feb 17, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

Keep in mind that Crouch only drove 47 yards in that 2000 Colorado game.

Colorado had a terrible squib kick after their last score and Nebraska started near midfield. He completed a couple of passes to nicely set up a Josh Brown FG, but it wasn’t exactly an epic drive. Just a week or two earlier, he failed to drive Nebraska for a late score in the loss to K-State which ended our Big 12 North chances and ended up costing us a spot in the BCS.

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by Cornbadger on Feb 18, 2011 8:39 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah...

…I was going off memory from listening to the game on the radio all those years ago. Still, the phrases “Solich offense” and “two minute drill” together didn’t incite too much confidence. I was just impressed he pulled out that win. Especially over the evil Buffs.

Also, I see that your critical of my choice for Crouch but then throw out a Jammal Lord reference? Curveball indeed. ;)

by Doc1028 on Feb 18, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions

Tommy Frazier, of course.

But I’m going to send some love out to Scott Frost, too. Perhaps none of them had the desire and sheer determination he did.

Everyone remembers Matt Davison and “the catch” from the ‘97 Missouri game, but it was Frost who engineered that final drive in regulation with under two minutes left. Davison’s catch took the game to overtime, and Frost scored the winning touchdown with a run that… well, NO one was going to stop him.

And, he led the Huskers to an undefeated season, and got Dr. Tom a third NC as a retirement gift.

So, I’m giving some love to Mr. Frost.

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by redvalley on Feb 17, 2011 8:01 PM CST reply actions

that drive

was a thing of beauty, and you’re right – Frost willed that team on a win, and a NC.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 17, 2011 10:27 PM CST up reply actions

Frazier

I am going to say Frazier, listing all of the reasons others did. But, I do want to throw out another name. What about David Humm? I was not born yet, but I remember my dad and uncles telling me what a great arm this guy had. Anyone out there with more knowledge than me on Humm? I have the DVD of the Game of the Century, and Jerry Tagge was no slouch either.

by CCE718 on Feb 18, 2011 6:59 AM CST reply actions

I'm going to throw y'all a curveball here.

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by Cornbadger on Feb 18, 2011 8:42 AM CST reply actions

Where's the love for Turner?

Maybe I’m biased because I got to watch Turner Gill in person during my undergraduate days, but he’s my choice. Given the scenario Jon offers, decision-making ability is just as important as skill. Gill was always mature beyond his years, and it was evident in his decision-making abilities—whether to pitch or keep, which receiver to target, etc. Here’s my one bit of statistical support from huskers.com: “[Gill] just missed the NCAA record for lowest interception percentage in a career (11 interceptions in 428 attempts, 2.57%), just .01 from the record set by USC’s Paul McDonald. Had Gill thrown just one less interception or two more passes, he would have set the record.”

by OhioHusker on Feb 18, 2011 11:02 AM CST reply actions

I did not know that

thank you for pointing it out.

Gill….. man. Loved watching that dude play.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 19, 2011 9:50 PM CST up reply actions

Frazier...only because of the O-Line

the ‘95 team could run over anyone they wanted….their line was so dominant so i’ll take Frazier because he could run, Phillips could run, even Ahman Green was there to run so pick your poison. We were going to get the yards every time, but teams just had to decide if they wanted to take away Fraziers legs or someone elses….either way they sort of lose because our line could line up, point to a spot and run it there, and the other team couldn’t stop us.

by DRJHoustonHusker on Feb 18, 2011 1:07 PM CST reply actions

TD Tommie

Tommie is hands down the guy. An interesting question would be who is at #2?

I like Steve Taylor, personally.

by infinite5k on Feb 19, 2011 2:15 PM CST reply actions

Tommie Frazier

it isn’t even close. Gill had his chance at Miami and did’t come through, great guy and QB but to the victor goes the spoils. Tommie had ice in his vains remember the missed kick in 93 against Florida State he put us in position to win that one with less than a minute left. I think that was as a Freshman not sure on that though.

by Huzkerfan on Feb 19, 2011 4:55 PM CST reply actions