What is Rolo looking for in a QB?

[BigWave96744]

When Rolo became the OC under Mac, Rolo was looking for big tall pocket QBs like Greg Alexander, Brent Rauch type. Yet the best QB he had was a 5th string dual threat walkon Bryant Moniz.

Later years had him playing another walkon Shane Austin.

Fast forward to year 2 as HC, Dru, the 2 Coles and Tuileta, Greenley, Uahinui are all Rolo recruits, yet those who go to practice says Dru is miles ahead of everyone, thus why he plays the whole game.

It's damn scary to think that many think current HS QBs Moussa and Cordeiro may challenge to start in 2018.

What kind of QB's are we looking for?

[BigWave96744]

Did you also know Dru Brown ran the Triple Option at his JC?

[football]

Dru Brown was never a pocket passer. Why are they forcing him to be a drop back pocket passer? Seems last year he was more of a roll out type of guy, pass run option. Use the skills he has, don't force him to be what he is not.

[RedZone]

Dru Brown was never a pocket passer. Why are they forcing him to be a drop back pocket passer? Seems last year he was more of a roll out type of guy, pass run option. Use the skills he has, don't force him to be what he is not.

I agree. He struggles in the pocket. He also is not selling the option. It most often just looks like a handoff. Teams just need to key on St Juste and play the percentages. I thought Dru was fast but he sure runs slow. He gets caught from behind a lot. One reason he fumbles.

[Irse]

Dru Brown was never a pocket passer. Why are they forcing him to be a drop back pocket passer? Seems last year he was more of a roll out type of guy, pass run option. Use the skills he has, don't force him to be what he is not.

I agree. He struggles in the pocket. He also is not selling the option. It most often just looks like a handoff. Teams just need to key on St Juste and play the percentages. I thought Dru was fast but he sure runs slow. He gets caught from behind a lot. One reason he fumbles.

He struggles when he throws on the run too. Seems like he's off this year.

[Irse]

When Rolo became the OC under Mac, Rolo was looking for big tall pocket QBs like Greg Alexander, Brent Rauch type. Yet the best QB he had was a 5th string dual threat walkon Bryant Moniz.

Later years had him playing another walkon Shane Austin.

Fast forward to year 2 as HC, Dru, the 2 Coles and Tuileta, Greenley, Uahinui are all Rolo recruits, yet those who go to practice says Dru is miles ahead of everyone, thus why he plays the whole game.

It's damn scary to think that many think current HS QBs Moussa and Cordeiro may challenge to start in 2018.

What kind of QB's are we looking for?

I hope the new recruits are good enough to offer a challenge. Only two of the guys you listed are on scholarship. The rest are walkons and Greeley did move to TE.

[go bows]

Ursua makes DB look decent. Takeaway Ursua and DB's limitations surface -- lack of height and inability to consistently read progressions.

IMO the ideal qb for this system is Kapernick. Long and athletic with the ability to run and stand in the pocket. Mcdonald physically meets the criteria but is untested in game situations.

[RedZone]

Ursua makes DB look decent. Takeaway Ursua and DB's limitations surface -- lack of height and inability to consistently read progressions.

IMO the ideal qb for this system is Kapernick. Long and athletic with the ability to run and stand in the pocket. Mcdonald physically meets the criteria but is untested in game situations.

Hawaii has been developing quarterbacks lately. We see more schools on the mainland grabbing them. When the SEC comes looking then you know we have the talent here. We just have to recruit harder.

[shrek2]

A miracle?

[BigWave96744]

Dru still has a redshirt year.
I wouldn't mind seeing Rolo go hard for a top rated JC or D1 transfer QB, even if one and done.

Heck even promise the guy he would have top dibs to start in 2018 if he proves his worth in spring camp. If the guy pans out then redshirt Dru. In 2019 if he still beats out Dru we have a solid backup.

Going for just HS QBs is all but handing Dru the Keys to the Castle.

Our program cannot go through another set of doldrums seasons

[RedZone]

Dru still has a redshirt year.
I wouldn't mind seeing Rolo go hard for a top rated JC or D1 transfer QB, even if one and done.

Heck even promise the guy he would have top dibs to start in 2018 if he proves his worth in spring camp. If the guy pans out then redshirt Dru. In 2019 if he still beats out Dru we have a solid backup.

Going for just HS QBs is all but handing Dru the Keys to the Castle.

Our program cannot go through another set of doldrums seasons

The problem I have with our present situation is that Dru has been getting almost all of the reps in games. We really have no one with real game experience should Dru go down. Past experience has shown me that we need at least 2 quarterbacks to get thru the season.

[go bows]

Ursua makes DB look decent. Takeaway Ursua and DB's limitations surface -- lack of height and inability to consistently read progressions.

IMO the ideal qb for this system is Kapernick. Long and athletic with the ability to run and stand in the pocket. Mcdonald physically meets the criteria but is untested in game situations.

Hawaii has been developing quarterbacks lately. We see more schools on the mainland grabbing them. When the SEC comes looking then you know we have the talent here. We just have to recruit harder.

Rolo blew it on MM. Now look -- the nation's number one qbr rated qb. Finalist for a prestigious award.

Rolo failed to provide the proper recruiting attention.

Good recruiter -- hogwash. Unable to recruit a single local player last year.

Reports of a typical haole snake -- remains a DONKEY.

[Old Diver]

Accuracy

[wailukuwarriorfan]

A Dual Threat QB, that can run his read option. Give Cole MacDonald more meaningful reps and allow him to pass. Sharing reps with Cole will allow Dru to work through his challenges and give him time to process what is not working. Both can play in game time.