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per Athlons:
Despite six returning starters, the West Division of the Big Ten could be the worst collection of quarterbacks in the country this fall.
And it could cost this division any hope at a Playoff berth or Big Ten championship.
What about Minnesota’s Mitch Leidner or Iowa’s C.J. Beathard?
Both have some experience and both forced more touted individuals to transfer out of their respective programs. Both also enter summer camp surrounded by questions.
Leidner was a gamer last year, leading his team to some big wins over Michigan, Iowa and Nebraska. But he is wildly inaccurate and more of an athlete than a passer. Beathard has a big arm and Kirk Ferentz hopes his offense will be more dynamic with him under center. But he has one career start and has been banged up during his time on campus.
Both Minnesota and Iowa are good enough to challenge for the division but not without improved and consistent quarterback play.
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/bad-quarterbacks-big-ten-west-championships
Go Gophers!!
Despite six returning starters, the West Division of the Big Ten could be the worst collection of quarterbacks in the country this fall.
And it could cost this division any hope at a Playoff berth or Big Ten championship.
What about Minnesota’s Mitch Leidner or Iowa’s C.J. Beathard?
Both have some experience and both forced more touted individuals to transfer out of their respective programs. Both also enter summer camp surrounded by questions.
Leidner was a gamer last year, leading his team to some big wins over Michigan, Iowa and Nebraska. But he is wildly inaccurate and more of an athlete than a passer. Beathard has a big arm and Kirk Ferentz hopes his offense will be more dynamic with him under center. But he has one career start and has been banged up during his time on campus.
Both Minnesota and Iowa are good enough to challenge for the division but not without improved and consistent quarterback play.
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/bad-quarterbacks-big-ten-west-championships
Go Gophers!!
