We can sit here and list all of the mistakes TB made last season until we're blue in the face. Let's not lose sight of the positive aspects from last year. TB, more often than not, was able to move the ball downfield, manage the game, limit mistakes, and make the occasional big play. There's not much more you can ask of a QB. If you compare TB with Krenzel, there are many similarities, and in some aspects you would have to give TB the nod. Of course, after CK's 2002 year, he has carte blanche in Buckeyeland, and will always be the example for what a QB should be. Nevertheless, there were many times in 2002-03 where his performance was definitely lackluster. CK's accuracy was often way off early in games, although he usually came thru when it mattered most. Often, the best plays he made were throwing the ball out of bounds. Remember, that team had one of the best defenses ever, and unbelievalble special teams. The offense in 2002 was only asked to put up 10-14 points a game, for the most part. The big advantage which CK had over TB was his runing ability. TB has shown small flashes of it, but it isn't really a part of his game. And, of course, CK was the embodiment of the word clutch. But ask yourself, if he had been a QB who scored more than 7 points a half, how many times would he have needed those come from behind wins? I remember lots of people calling for McMullen when CK was having a bad start. Luckily, Tressel had the sense to stick with his horse and give him a chance to play his way out of a jam. Obvioulsy, CK had all the intangibles to will his team to victory. TB does not, yet. The good news is that Coach Tressel is one of the best in the world at developing talent. Remember last year, when he challenged Beanie to be a warrior? This is TB's year to learn how to be a warrior.
