Danny Clark

nlh88

Redshirt
Aug 8, 2016
32
24
8
Will be good on the field and also a factor in holding the class together. I think he is the type to bond with the other guys and recruit via social media
 

EliteBlue

Heisman
Mar 27, 2009
16,751
20,269
0
I prefer going after a true dual threat guy as well but the kid is a talent for sure and it's not like he's a complete stiff who is only a pocket passer either. Definitely would be a good get. And I can't imagine it isn't us after his glowing endorsement of Hinshaw the other day.
 

lex cath

Heisman
Jan 6, 2016
7,782
12,104
0
Any chance Lamar Thomas can go back to south Florida and get another heisman QB for us ? College = dual threat for success
 

DACats86

All-Conference
Jan 7, 2003
22,776
4,134
0
He's not a Lamar Jackson, but he isn't a statue back there by any stretch of the imagination. Hopefully, will be a great get for UK, and he was a strong recruiter while committed to Ohio State. With him, Walker Wood (who IS a DT QB) and Jarren Williams (2018), UK will have a strong stable of QBs for the foreseeable future.
 

sluggercatfan

Heisman
Aug 17, 2004
35,953
29,631
0
He's not a Lamar Jackson, but he isn't a statue back there by any stretch of the imagination. Hopefully, will be a great get for UK, and he was a strong recruiter while committed to Ohio State. With him, Walker Wood (who IS a DT QB) and Jarren Williams (2018), UK will have a strong stable of QBs for the foreseeable future.
I would feel great about this if Wills would commit with him.
 

vhcat70

Heisman
Feb 5, 2003
57,418
38,482
0
He's not a Lamar Jackson, but he isn't a statue back there by any stretch of the imagination. Hopefully, will be a great get for UK, and he was a strong recruiter while committed to Ohio State.
So you're saying OSU wouldn't be top 2-3 in 2017 recruiting w/o his help?
 

Blue Decade

All-American
May 3, 2013
10,266
6,034
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I hope I'm wrong on how he will fit into this offense. Seems like a duel threat QB fits better
A dual threat quarterback would fit the read option style Eddie Gran is using with Steve Johnson. Gran is not primarily a read option coordinator. Gran is using read option with Johnson because that's his best chance to win with Johnson. Gran is a legitimate P5 coordinator. He works with the personnel on hand. If he builds around Barker, Hoak, or Clark, he will transition back to pro-style, which is his preference anyway.
 
Jan 29, 2003
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A dual threat quarterback would fit the read option style Eddie Gran is using with Steve Johnson. Gran is not primarily a read option coordinator. Gran is using read option with Johnson because that's his best chance to win with Johnson. Gran is a legitimate P5 coordinator. He works with the personnel on hand. If he builds around Barker, Hoak, or Clark, he will transition back to pro-style, which is his preference anyway.
Agree. The question I have, have always had, is can UK win consistently with a conventional pro-style offense?
 

Beatle Bum

Heisman
Sep 1, 2002
39,940
60,351
113
Big, strong and mobile for a pocket passer. Has nice touch on his short passes and seems to make good throws down field. This is a really good QB prospect.
 
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Blue Decade

All-American
May 3, 2013
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Agree. The question I have, have always had, is can UK win consistently with a conventional pro-style offense?
I suppose that's a reasonable question, but the same questions can be asked about any scheme or system. We won in a pro-style system with Woodson, Tamme, Burton, Johnson, Lyons. To win in a conventional pro-style system, you need a bunch of fast receivers, a solid offensive line, and a solid quarterback with a good frame and a big, accurate arm. If we sign Clark and another offensive tackle, that's the kind of offensive roster we will have. Then it's a matter of player development.
 

carolinacat

All-Conference
Nov 7, 2007
4,872
4,667
113
After watching 2:31 of his tape, I'm all in. Nice player. Excellent arm and good wheels...he also has a pretty good OL.
 

brianpoe

Heisman
Mar 25, 2009
27,769
21,825
113
Agree. The question I have, have always had, is can UK win consistently with a conventional pro-style offense?

I suppose that's a reasonable question, but the same questions can be asked about any scheme or system. We won in a pro-style system with Woodson, Tamme, Burton, Johnson, Lyons. To win in a conventional pro-style system, you need a bunch of fast receivers, a solid offensive line, and a solid quarterback with a good frame and a big, accurate arm. If we sign Clark and another offensive tackle, that's the kind of offensive roster we will have. Then it's a matter of player development.


Didn't Missouri run a pro-style system in 13 and 14 with Mauk? I know he was a good scrambler but still considered a pro-style QB and offense.

Add to that his accuracy ratings were worse than Towles (and just a little ahead of Barker).