RCR Friday Poll: The Quarterback Race

but we had to have him eligible this year just in case. The general thought seems to be that Miller will gray shirt so without Brunetti – Mackey and Stoudt would be the only two on the roster.

If Mackey wins out – I would like to see Brunetti sit, but we still have to have him eligible to play in case both Mackey and Stoudt go down.

people inside the program that I know it will be Brunetti. Mackey has the athletic ability but is not learning the system very well. You have to go with whoever gives you the best chance to win. Stout has a gun but may not make it a full semester due to the classroom.

Mackey has been a winner on the field at every level. Hell, he was first team juco all american ahead of cam newton. If barry is more talented than mackey, and I hope he is, by all means let him play! I just can not see him being better than mackey. Both were parade all americans in high school but like I said above mackey has proved himself on a much higher level. I know it’s not the sec but juco ball has very talented atheletes I know b/c I played 2 years.

I was at the majority of spring practices this past spring, and anyone with eyeballs could see that Randall Mackey was the superior quarterback. Sure, he had a rough end to the spring, but early on he flashed play-making ability that can’t be found anywhere else on the roster. He looked to be capable of hitting every route, short and long, and his scrambling ability helped him to put the ball in tight windows when things looked bleak otherwise — he wasn’t always looking to take off, instead keeping his eyes down the field out of the pocket. Mackey also had the best rapport with the receivers. He did, however, look a bit rough for the last few practices.

In regard to Brunetti, I’m not saying he’s a bad quarterback. In my opinion, I think he’s fully capable of being the QB of the future, and I hope we can red shirt him this year. I don’t think that will happen because he’ll likely be second string. Brunetti, unlike Mackey, doesn’t sit in the pocket or keep his eyes down the field as long. If the pressure is coming, he’s taking off. Also, my main concern is his accuracy. He throws a nice deep ball, and I think David Lee will eventually coach him into a fine passer. But the guy I saw at the end of spring still had a tendency to miss on the shorter routes. I think if Brunetti starts this year, he’ll complete less than 50 percent of his passes.

Stoudt actually looked good toward the end of spring, but his propensity for skipping classes will likely undermine his ability to be in the thick of the competition.

So basically, I really hope Nutt’s vote of confidence to Brunetti is coach speak. If Mackey’s speech problems aren’t in play, then I think he’s our guy Sept. 3.