And someone had mentioned that Penix plays behind an elite O Line. Oregon's is ever better. They've basically given up one sack that was on them in 12 games according to Brock Huard. The other ones were on Nix holding the ball too long.
Again, BOTH QB's have a very good O Line. Currently, Nix is playing a lot better. Doesn't mean he's a lot better as a QB. And yes, I'm a Dawg fan.
But, I'm shocked at how many people have just turned on Penix like he's some scrub.
He's def. off lately, I'm not denying that. I was there on Saturday, several throws to the wrong spot. A combo of a bad throw and miscommunication. Not something they should be doing this time of year. Game should have been a blowout. Then again, it was Penix who called that huge 4th down play. He had an option to hand it off to the RB or flip it to Odunze. Yet again, game on the line, he made the right choice. And DeBoer flat out said he let Penix make the choice. He saw something in the defense and adjusted. All we ever hear is it's not how you start, it's how you finish. This kid finishes better than most in the country.
Also, early in a game, he will often overthrow a guy. Nearly EVERY time this year, he comes back the next drive or two and makes the same throw for a TD. He has been doing this the last 2 seasons. He absolutely has to play a lot better, he knows it, coach knows it, everyone knows it. I hope people continue to doubt him. Be careful what you wish for. He flat out has that killer instinct that you want from a QB.
Also, why are people so obsessed with what a college kid does at the end of the game??? What's with the constant obsession with putting people down after they are successful? If you don't think he cares and/or that he's somehow soft, you're so off base, it's not even worth the effort. I guarantee you that not ONE of those players or coaches would have one bad word to say about that kid.
Leader, Captain, Beast. All while you're judging from your couches, and probably never played a down of football. Nice.
Players have bad games, players get emotional, players care. Oh the horror......