QB Controversy?

[geaux_sioux]

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

[Sioux95]

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.

[UNDColorado]

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.

[Oxbow6]

Someone w insight as to practice needs to fill us in this week who is getting reps w whom as the week goes along.

[Oxbow6]

Above post is under assumption Hanson is cleared for practice.

[darell1976]

Who was the backup QB in the SDSU game? I never heard who was listed at our #3 guy after Hanson, and Hendrickson.

[Siouxperfan7]

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.

[mg2009]

I think the obvious solution is to play hendrickson until hansen is 100%. If hansen plays poorly, go back to hendrickson.

[darell1976]

I think the obvious solution is to play hendrickson until hansen is 100%. If hansen plays poorly, go back to hendrickson.

I agree.

[airmail]

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.

[darell1976]

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

[mg2009]

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?

[JohnboyND7]

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?

[airmail]

didn't tom brady get the start because someone was hurt?

HEY!!! Quit shooting holes in my perfect analogy!!

[geaux_sioux]

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.

[Oxbow6]

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!

[geaux_sioux]

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.

[Oxbow6]

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.

[82SiouxGuy]

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.

[geaux_sioux]

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.

[Oxbow6]

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.

[UND-FB-FAN]

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.

[zonadub]

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?

[geaux_sioux]

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.

[82SiouxGuy]

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.