Will Zollers give opponents a deep pass threat?

[mdkieffer]

To help loosen up the defense.

Only if the line gives him the protection. He will throw the deep ball if the line is blocking

[Sophrosyne]

It seemed like the protection for Zollers was good enough the way he navigates the pocket to go through his reads and go downfield. He looked good back there. And he throws a nice ball. Our pass protection hadn’t seemed that great all year, but it makes you wonder if that’s just an advantage Zollers has over Pribula. Maybe Pribula just doesn’t have the footwork and the patience / vision that Zollers has. If that’s the case Zollers has a BRIGHT future.

I wish Zollers had an easier next game to help get his footing, but it’s A&M and that’s life in the SEC. It’s also a great opportunity. Hope he’s able to get it done.

Ok, here's the deal:

-BP was running for his life on virtually every pass play for at least the last three games. I think the pass protection "hadn't seemed that great" is a significant understatement.
-Zollers looked good considering the circumstances (thrown into the action for the first time as a freshman). But, I don't quite understand those who are declaring him to be vastly better than BP, based on one half of playing time. I think he will be good in time, but I would be amazed if he doesn't struggle a lot over the next four games.

There you have it.

[Armchair QB]

It seemed like the protection for Zollers was good enough the way he navigates the pocket to go through his reads and go downfield. He looked good back there. And he throws a nice ball. Our pass protection hadn’t seemed that great all year, but it makes you wonder if that’s just an advantage Zollers has over Pribula. Maybe Pribula just doesn’t have the footwork and the patience / vision that Zollers has. If that’s the case Zollers has a BRIGHT future.

I wish Zollers had an easier next game to help get his footing, but it’s A&M and that’s life in the SEC. It’s also a great opportunity. Hope he’s able to get it done.

Ok, here's the deal:

-BP was running for his life on virtually every pass play for at least the last three games. I think the pass protection "hadn't seemed that great" is a significant understatement.
-Zollers looked good considering the circumstances (thrown into the action for the first time as a freshman). But, I don't quite understand those who are declaring him to be vastly better than BP, based on one half of playing time. I think he will be good in time, but I would be amazed if he doesn't struggle a lot over the next four games.

There you have it.

I think it’s a couple things. Everyone is hoping he’ll be a stud because that would make us a contender. The offense was becoming stagnant in the last several games and there was no threat downfield from Pribula. There are no guarantees Zollers will instantly turn that around and it’s highly unlikely he’ll lightl up A&M or even play well. They’re really good and he’s a true freshman.

But he did look very good when he came in vs Vandy and did look better than Pribula. We just don’t have any choice but to wait and see if he really is better. I hope everyone doesn’t throw the towel in on Zollers if he struggles Saturday because that wouldn’t be fair.

[winonsports]

Said the same thing in this or another thread.

If by some chance MU catches lightening in a bottle with Zollers and goes 10-2 with the national media playing him up I guarantee you a playoff spot.

Miami should be nowhere near a playoff spot and others ahead of MU in the rankings will cannibalize themselves the next 4 weeks.

Tell us Mizzou fans something we don't know.

[11WSChamps]

Said the same thing in this or another thread.

If by some chance MU catches lightening in a bottle with Zollers and goes 10-2 with the national media playing him up I guarantee you a playoff spot.

Miami should be nowhere near a playoff spot and others ahead of MU in the rankings will cannibalize themselves the next 4 weeks.

Tell us Mizzou fans something we don't know.

You don't even have the sense to know which thread you're addressing me in you gutless (buzz).

[Sophrosyne]

It seemed like the protection for Zollers was good enough the way he navigates the pocket to go through his reads and go downfield. He looked good back there. And he throws a nice ball. Our pass protection hadn’t seemed that great all year, but it makes you wonder if that’s just an advantage Zollers has over Pribula. Maybe Pribula just doesn’t have the footwork and the patience / vision that Zollers has. If that’s the case Zollers has a BRIGHT future.

I wish Zollers had an easier next game to help get his footing, but it’s A&M and that’s life in the SEC. It’s also a great opportunity. Hope he’s able to get it done.

Ok, here's the deal:

-BP was running for his life on virtually every pass play for at least the last three games. I think the pass protection "hadn't seemed that great" is a significant understatement.
-Zollers looked good considering the circumstances (thrown into the action for the first time as a freshman). But, I don't quite understand those who are declaring him to be vastly better than BP, based on one half of playing time. I think he will be good in time, but I would be amazed if he doesn't struggle a lot over the next four games.

There you have it.

I think it’s a couple things. Everyone is hoping he’ll be a stud because that would make us a contender. The offense was becoming stagnant in the last several games and there was no threat downfield from Pribula. There are no guarantees Zollers will instantly turn that around and it’s highly unlikely he’ll lightl up A&M or even play well. They’re really good and he’s a true freshman.

But he did look very good when he came in vs Vandy and did look better than Pribula. We just don’t have any choice but to wait and see if he really is better. I hope everyone doesn’t throw the towel in on Zollers if he struggles Saturday because that wouldn’t be fair.

Agree. I would be delighted with a big, fat W over A&M, whether it's elegant or ugly.

[Shady]

Wonder how/if they will change the play calling any with Zollers at QB. I hope Zollers airs it out more than Pribula did.