kemajic said:ST is Nebraska's leading receiver with 27 catches for 521 yards and 3 TDs. Our leading receiver, SA, has 275 yards.
Hoops watcher said:kemajic said:ST is Nebraska's leading receiver with 27 catches for 521 yards and 3 TDs. Our leading receiver, SA, has 275 yards.
Tied for 9th in catches in the league, near the top in yds per catch.
https://www.footballdb.com/college-football/stats/stats.html?yr=2021&conf=10&mode=C
Plus if you have watched Nebraska the last couple years let's just say his QB is a bit spotty when going to the air.
It's incredibly frustrating to watch Martinez at work. His numbers are deceiving ... decent passing yards, a good completion percentage, high QB rating, etc. But just when you think he's got it going, he tosses a crucial pass that isn't even close. He doesn't have a lot interceptions (3), but that may be because his bad throws are so bad even the opponent can't snag them.alabamagrizzly said:You’re too kind.Hoops watcher said:Tied for 9th in catches in the league, near the top in yds per catch.
https://www.footballdb.com/college-football/stats/stats.html?yr=2021&conf=10&mode=C
Plus if you have watched Nebraska the last couple years let's just say his QB is a bit spotty when going to the air.
IdaGriz01 said:It's incredibly frustrating to watch Martinez at work. His numbers are deceiving ... decent passing yards, a good completion percentage, high QB rating, etc. But just when you think he's got it going, he tosses a crucial pass that isn't even close. He doesn't have a lot interceptions (3), but that may be because his bad throws are so bad even the opponent can't snag them.alabamagrizzly said:You’re too kind.
Actually (IMO), like so many so-called "dual threat" quarterbacks, he seems to prefer when he can run.
Griz til I die said:Here's a hot take. Akem has always been the better receiver between the two. The only reason Toure appeared to be better than Akem is because Akem got injured and Toure had to pick up the load.
hunt-ducks said:Griz til I die said:Here's a hot take. Akem has always been the better receiver between the two. The only reason Toure appeared to be better than Akem is because Akem got injured and Toure had to pick up the load.
Tell that to the NFL scouts who rank Toure' a 4th-5th round draft pick.
Well that I agree with. Obviously I'd rather have both of them then just one because it made the offense that much tougher to defend though. However, when their both out on the field together, Akem was clearly the better receiver of the two. Look no further than Akem's consistency and outstanding catches year to year. Toure was terrible in his first couple years. Akem was always good from a freshman until now, and he was always able to come up with tougher thrown balls in tougher coverage.AZGrizFan said:hunt-ducks said:Tell that to the NFL scouts who rank Toure' a 4th-5th round draft pick.
Here I agree with you. There's two guys who miss Toure the most on the Griz. That's Akem and the QB (whomever that might be). Opposing D's have basically been able to shut Akem down in the absence of the Toure threat on the other side.
Griz til I die said:Well that I agree with. Obviously I'd rather have both of them then just one because it made the offense that much tougher to defend though. However, when their both out on the field together, Akem was clearly the better receiver of the two. Look no further than Akem's consistency and outstanding catches year to year. Toure was terrible in his first couple years. Akem was always good from a freshman until now, and he was always able to come up with tougher thrown balls in tougher coverage.AZGrizFan said:Here I agree with you. There's two guys who miss Toure the most on the Griz. That's Akem and the QB (whomever that might be). Opposing D's have basically been able to shut Akem down in the absence of the Toure threat on the other side.
reinell30 said:Sure would love to see passes of over 30 yards to Sammy like maybe 10 per game or more? These 6-10 yard passes don't get it done.
AZGrizFan said:reinell30 said:Sure would love to see passes of over 30 yards to Sammy like maybe 10 per game or more? These 6-10 yard passes don't get it done.
I'd have KILLED for 10-yard passes Saturday. I believe there might have been TWO. All the rest were within 2 yards of (or behind) the line of scrimmage.
I could be mistaken here. If memory serves correctly, Toure had the better FR year. Akem was better as a SO. Then, Toure as a Jr. Akem was doing better before his injury.Griz til I die said:Well that I agree with. Obviously I'd rather have both of them then just one because it made the offense that much tougher to defend though. However, when their both out on the field together, Akem was clearly the better receiver of the two. Look no further than Akem's consistency and outstanding catches year to year. Toure was terrible in his first couple years. Akem was always good from a freshman until now, and he was always able to come up with tougher thrown balls in tougher coverage.AZGrizFan said:Here I agree with you. There's two guys who miss Toure the most on the Griz. That's Akem and the QB (whomever that might be). Opposing D's have basically been able to shut Akem down in the absence of the Toure threat on the other side.
hunt-ducks said:Griz til I die said:Here's a hot take. Akem has always been the better receiver between the two. The only reason Toure appeared to be better than Akem is because Akem got injured and Toure had to pick up the load.
Tell that to the NFL scouts who rank Toure' a 4th-5th round draft pick.
Mousegriz said:hunt-ducks said:Tell that to the NFL scouts who rank Toure' a 4th-5th round draft pick.
Next year they will both be out of the college game. Griz should be better with "all Bobby" WR's (???). Wait until next year!
Griz til I die said:Well that I agree with. Obviously I'd rather have both of them then just one because it made the offense that much tougher to defend though. However, when their both out on the field together, Akem was clearly the better receiver of the two. Look no further than Akem's consistency and outstanding catches year to year. Toure was terrible in his first couple years. Akem was always good from a freshman until now, and he was always able to come up with tougher thrown balls in tougher coverage.AZGrizFan said:Here I agree with you. There's two guys who miss Toure the most on the Griz. That's Akem and the QB (whomever that might be). Opposing D's have basically been able to shut Akem down in the absence of the Toure threat on the other side.
Which one has been the better player throughout their career? Akem, it's obvious. He has been more consistent throughout his entire career. Toure was bad his first 2 years and had one breakout year where Akem missed the final 5 games of the season.hunt-ducks said:Griz til I die said:Well that I agree with. Obviously I'd rather have both of them then just one because it made the offense that much tougher to defend though. However, when their both out on the field together, Akem was clearly the better receiver of the two. Look no further than Akem's consistency and outstanding catches year to year. Toure was terrible in his first couple years. Akem was always good from a freshman until now, and he was always able to come up with tougher thrown balls in tougher coverage.
So, you are telling us that players can improve to great levels following their first year or two??? Gee, who woulda thunk it possible?