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

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MaxBuck;2029116; said:
I remain befuddled as to why Buckeye "fans" insist upon depreciating Pryor when discussing Braxton Miller. Isn't it possible to just appreciate what we have at QB right now?
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unless a contrary option pops up, then it's cool :p
Since this whole thread has devolved into a "Braxton v. Terrelle" debate, it should be pointed out that Pryor's freshman passing numbers were so far beyond Miller's that comparison would beabsurd.
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The same people arguing in favor of Terrelle were the same people saying they wished TP ran with more purpose like Cam Newton did.

No one is depreciating anything Terrelle accomplished. But Braxton is a better open field runner than him. Terrelle consistently balled up as if he was protecting his knees because he knew that's how DB's would try to tackle him.
 
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buchtelgrad04;2029171; said:
The same people arguing in favor of Terrelle were the same people saying they wished TP ran with more purpose like Cam Newton did.

No one is depreciating anything Terrelle accomplished. But Braxton is a better open field runner than him. Terrelle consistently balled up as if he was protecting his knees because he knew that's how DB's would try to tackle him.
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Agree 100%. Braxton Miller is everything the fans wanted TP to be. We overlooked so much because of what we saw on the field....now you have a kid who loves tOSU and will give YOU everything he has on every snap.

Enjoy this one.
 
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RugbyBuck;2029150; said:
You can't (well, you can, but it's logically incoherent) state a subjective/qualitative proposition and then insist on a objective/quantifiable rationale for an opposed and equally subjective/qualitative proposition.
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Darn it. You just shut down the poli-board.
 
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jwinslow;2029160; said:
unless a contrary option pops up, then it's cool :p
Since this whole thread has devolved into a "Braxton v. Terrelle" debate, it should be pointed out that Pryor's freshman passing numbers were so far beyond Miller's that comparison would be absurd.
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Again, I'm not sure Miller is getting very good tutelage relative to his passing game. I think Tressel played a pretty major role in Pryor's development as a well-rounded QB, and it's a shame Miller doesn't have the same opportunity.
 
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MaxBuck;2029231; said:
Again, I'm not sure Miller is getting very good tutelage relative to his passing game. I think Tressel played a pretty major role in Pryor's development as a well-rounded QB, and it's a shame Miller doesn't have the same opportunity.
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There's always next year depending on staff changes. With a good QB coach his potential is scary.
 
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MaxBuck;2029116; said:
I remain befuddled as to why Buckeye "fans" insist upon depreciating Pryor when discussing Braxton Miller. Isn't it possible to just appreciate what we have at QB right now?
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So...saying "Miller is a better runner than Pryor was" = "depreciating Pryor."

False. Pryor was a MUCH better passer as Freshman. However, I don't consider that a shot a Miller. I'm just giving my position on the topic. You know, so we can discuss it. On the discussion board. God forbid that there are divergent opinions.

Also, "depreciating Pryor" makes one less of a "fan"?

Personally, I think Braxton is a better open field runner, and is better at running North/South than running outside and losing yards. While Pryor liked to bounce it outside, as Josh has repeatedly mentioned, Braxton looks to go right upfield.
 
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No scientific evidence to back up these claims, but...

I tended to scream at my TV a lot more when TP was running than when Miller is running. I remember a couple plays in the fiesta bowl against Texas when TP had green space and trotted out of bounds a yard short of the 1st down marker.

TP may have gotten a 14 yard gain on some plays but there was 20 yards available if he cut it up and trucked someone. The only question is.... Is that the smartest thing to do? Probably not. I think Braxton will learn eventually that it isn't worth getting popped for 5 additional yards. So far it seems like Miller is trying to score every time he tucks and runs. He is shifty enough that he should avoid those direct hits. We'll see. I'm just going to sit back and enjoy the show.
 
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