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QB/WR Braxton Miller (B1G POY, National Champion, OSU HOF)

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Bill Lucas;1999393; said:
I don't agree with this. Pryor never had an 80 yard touchdown run and it was primarily because he was so concerned about getting to the sideline and avoiding the big hit. Don't get me wrong. He did tremendous things with his feet but he was always looking to stretch plays east and west. He did not attack the first hole he saw. Example. The fumble against Penn State that cost Ohio State the game. He never really changed from that style of running.

Miller looks for the first crease he sees and looks to explode through it. Yes he dances at times but when he hits that crease he is looking to go north and south. He's going to bust that crease and run one straight down the field for a long touchdown. IMO.
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Sorry, should have said that Pryor had the talent to go 80 yards anytime, not that he did it, but that you could see the potential and so could the defense.

Also, Miller throws an ugly ball, all but quacks in the air. Doesn't mean it's uncatchable, not on target, or thrown to the wrong team, just that it's a ugly ball.
 
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Having watched Nebraska several times now, and seen how Martinez is still making mistakes like interceptions and fumbles, I wanted to get a feel about how Braxton could do to be successful. Martinez ranks last in passing in every category(50% completions)(but makes many plays with his legs). I think when Brax has a few games under his belt it will be interesting to compare him(inevitably to Martinez and Denard). Who are successful running QBs.

http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/confldrs.html#conf.wi2

He was "guiding" the ball a few times yesterday. It worked! But he'll make the adjustment to throwing strikes when needed.
His arm strength is without question. As he gets more comfortable, and he gets more help on the field, we'll see developement.
 
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k2onprimetime said:
I think Siciliano will turn Braxton into a great QB, just look what he did with Terrelle in 2 years. Ya, Braxton does throw some lasers..
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The form looks there. And he's got that Troy Smith-type quick release.

It'll definitely come together, as it even started to later in the game.

Can't even tell you how many times I was on the edge of my seat when Brax started to move...he's just got something electric about him.
 
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The more reps he gets in practice and games, the more comfortable he is going to be. I love his demeanor. It appears that nothing seems to shake him and that will bode well for us when up against a challenge. Braxton is going to have his growing pains, but this guy is going to be special.

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OHSportsFan9;1999483; said:
The form looks there. And he's got that Troy Smith-type quick release.

It'll definitely come together, as it even started to later in the game.

Can't even tell you how many times I was on the edge of my seat when Brax started to move...he's just got something electric about him.
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Troy had solid form - his release was a bit exaggerated though. Little too much wind-up. Which of course is splitting hairs, because if Braxton even comes close to that success I'll be giddy.
 
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Buckeneye;1999514; said:
Troy had solid form - his release was a bit exaggerated though. Little too much wind-up. Which of course is splitting hairs, because if Braxton even comes close to that success I'll be giddy.
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Troy also had Santonio, Teddy and Gonzo to throw to. Braxton has Stoneburner and a bunch of freshmen -- who also show potential, but are still freshmen -- to throw to. Maybe lightning doesn't strike this year, but next could be a real sumbitch.
 
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Me thinks that by the end of the season, Miller will have improved to the point that he will be among the most, if not the most, feared offensive players in the conference and will be mentioned in most Heisman candidate discussions.
 
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Braxton is fine and will be a great QB. It's the receivers who have to step up and catch the ball. The drops (and they had several last Saturday) make the young QB look bad. I know they are freshman and Devin Smith maybe the first of the group to ascend, but they need more.
 
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MililaniBuckeye;1999579; said:
Me thinks that by the end of the season, Miller will have improved to the point that he will be among the most, if not the most, feared offensive players in the conference and will be mentioned in most Heisman candidate discussions.
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I think he'll be a star but I don't think it will be this year. He's got a LONG way to go when it comes to his grasp of the playbook, which is a bit discouraging considering he's been here since the winter. His comfort in the pocket is the key to his success in my opinion. If he can show that he's a threat to beat man coverages and to exploit cheating LBers, he'll be able to capitalize more on his legs. Pretty much the exact same thing Troy was able to do only I see Braxton as having less arm strength and more running ability.
I agree that he can be one of the most feared players in the league but even Pryor wasn't considered in legit Heisman conversations and he WAS the most feared player in the league.
 
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