geaux_sioux Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The one thing that I need to see from Hanson is the escapability that Hendrickson has, or being able to get off the ball and avoid the sack. He did a good job of side-stepping the rush of the Mines defense, but that is a far cry from what he will face in the Big Sky. Not saying he won't have that ability, just wondering if Hendrickson doesn't have an edge there. I think even if Hanson starts, it wouldn't be bad to throw Hendrickson in there every once in a while to give the defense another look and have to respect his running ability. I see Hanson as more of a one-dimensional QB, which is fine if he stays as accurate as he was in the Mines game. Like someone said, good problem to have, and even better to have both of them so Joe Mollberg can redshirt and take over next year in what could be an even more explosive offense. He is a true pocket passer. Marcus is one of the fastest guys on the team, no comparison as far as mobility goes. Hanson does have very good pocket awareness though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux95 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 No controversy here. Hanson was deemed the better player in spring and fall camp. We can expect better accuracy from him than Hendrickson, and Hanson can probably make a better read of the defense. With the receivers we have, these two points trump Hendrickson's mobility. With Hendrickson's outstanding play in the back up role, we have the luxury of waiting until Hanson is 100%, and should consider putting some wildcat plays in the playbook when Hanson returns. If Hanson falters, then there is a controversy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 No controversy here. Hanson was deemed the better player in spring and fall camp. We can expect better accuracy from him than Hendrickson, and Hanson can probably make a better read of the defense. With the receivers we have, these two points trump Hendrickson's mobility. With Hendrickson's outstanding play in the back up role, we have the luxury of waiting until Hanson is 100%, and should consider putting some wildcat plays in the playbook when Hanson returns. If Hanson falters, then there is a controversy. I like this because teams will have to respect Marcus' passing ability whereas in the past if other QB's came in for a series you knew they were running it. If executed properly both QB's will keep opposing defenses guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Someone w insight as to practice needs to fill us in this week who is getting reps w whom as the week goes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Above post is under assumption Hanson is cleared for practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Who was the backup QB in the SDSU game? I never heard who was listed at our #3 guy after Hanson, and Hendrickson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Who was the backup QB in the SDSU game? I never heard who was listed at our #3 guy after Hanson, and Hendrickson. I thought they said that Molberg was the backup for the last two games. I may be wrong, but that would be the logical choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg2009 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think the obvious solution is to play hendrickson until hansen is 100%. If hansen plays poorly, go back to hendrickson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think the obvious solution is to play hendrickson until hansen is 100%. If hansen plays poorly, go back to hendrickson. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmail Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If Hansen is healthy, you play him. He's the starter. It's like the 72 Dolphins - Bob Griese was hurt in the 5th week, and the backup came in and led the team undefeated for the next 11 games. But Griese still started (and won) the Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If Hansen is healthy, you play him. He's the starter. It's like the 72 Dolphins - Bob Griese was hurt in the 5th week, and the backup came in and led the team undefeated for the next 11 games. But Griese still started (and won) the Superbowl. Best team ever...then 10 years later Don Shula's Dolphins went to the Super Bowl (but lost) thanks to another duel QB...WoodStrock (David Woodley and Don Strock)..RIP David Woodley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg2009 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If Hansen is healthy, you play him. He's the starter. It's like the 72 Dolphins - Bob Griese was hurt in the 5th week, and the backup came in and led the team undefeated for the next 11 games. But Griese still started (and won) the Superbowl. didn't tom brady get the start because someone was hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnboyND7 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 didn't tom brady get the start because someone was hurt? Bledsoe. Then Brady got hurt and Bledsoe came back in, then Brady got healthy and got the job back I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmail Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 didn't tom brady get the start because someone was hurt? HEY!!! Quit shooting holes in my perfect analogy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 per Wayne Nelson, Hendrickson will start this week and Hanson returns to practice. Looks like the coaches are being smart with Hanson and letting him knock the rust off and strengthen his leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 per Wayne Nelson, Hendrickson will start this week and Hanson returns to practice. Looks like the coaches are being smart with Hanson and letting him knock the rust off and strengthen his leg. Or being smart and going with the red hot hand in Marcus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Or being smart and going with the red hot hand in Marcus! He needs to be more accurate though, at least 60%. He's missed too many throws the last two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 He needs to be more accurate though, at least 60%. He's missed too many throws the last two games. We tackle at 60% of the time and we win last Saturday too. Marcus, even at less than 60%, has been far from one of the big issues that face this team at this point and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 We tackle at 60% of the time and we win last Saturday too. And if they had someone ready to come in and tackle at 60% they would probably put them in. Hendrickson has done very well, much better than most people expected. But all evidence points to Hanson being more accurate and he will play when he is physically ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 We tackle at 60% of the time and we win last Saturday too. Marcus, even at less than 60%, has been far from one of the big issues that face this team at this point and time. He's played well but can play better. He's not the only one. Expectations are higher than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 And if they had someone ready to come in and tackle at 60% they would probably put them in. Hendrickson has done very well, much better than most people expected. But all evidence points to Hanson being more accurate and he will play when he is physically ready. It won't matter who plays QB from here on out if some other issues aren't addressed quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm a fan of Braden Hanson but so far Hendrickson has done an outstanding job, and no matter the decision, the QB position is really not a concern. UND needs to get the running game going and play some defense - that’s where the concern lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonadub Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How do you bench the most efficient passer in FCS? I understand that you really shouldn't bench Hanson because of an injury, but how can you justify benching someone who has played as well as Henderson has for the last 10 quarters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How do you bench the most efficient passer in FCS? I understand that you really shouldn't bench Hanson because of an injury, but how can you justify benching someone who has played as well as Henderson has for the last 10 quarters? Hanson is better, more accurate, more consistent, and is better at reading and manipulating coverage. He earned the job for a reason. Marcus has played very well and deserves a lot of credit but Braden earned the job because he's better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How do you bench the most efficient passer in FCS? I understand that you really shouldn't bench Hanson because of an injury, but how can you justify benching someone who has played as well as Henderson has for the last 10 quarters? Hanson won the position in practice last spring and again this fall. He was 13 out of 14 passing in his only chance at playing time, and the one incomplete pass was thrown away on purpose. Hendrickson has played very well, but he hasn't been perfect. He was 54% passing against SDSU. Hendrickson will continue to get playing time, but I will be shocked if Hanson isn't starting when he is deemed healthy. The nice thing is that they don't have to rush Hanson back if he isn't ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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