GCMB Poll: Rate the top UF quarterbacks

[78]

I take back what I said earlier about the release. He actually did it get it out of his hands fast -- and ALWAYS where it needed to be, when it needed to be. Receivers must've loved Wuerffel.

 

[78]

The famed Stop & Pop from '97 Sugar Bowl.

 

[Circle City Gator]

Three things that come to mind:

1) Tebow was even better than I remember him, esp when you consider he never had a decent QB coach.
2) How does a guy do that well against college football's best defenses week in and week out and then fall flat on his face in the NFL?
3) Did Tebow really fall flat on his face in the NFL or did his notoriety push him out?

Tebow was one of the greatest leaders I ever saw, but watch some of his college video - it takes him forever to throw a ball. Plain and simple, he was never a great passer, and that's the job in the NFL.

 

[BNAG8R]

Great thread '78. Good memories abound. A couple of observations:

1. Just amazing how wide open receivers are in Spurrier's offense. The importance of an accurate throw was hitting guys in stride, and that is what led to so many big plays.
2. Lol'ed at Mick's call multiple times "he's all alone in quarantine!"
3. When Danny, SOS, and Tebow were together on Gameday they were asked who was the best UF QB. They all hemmed and hawed and then started calling each other, but Spurrier piped up with "Let's not forget Shane Matthews". That alone puts him in my top 5.

My top 5:
1. Tebow (Heisman, 2 NC, 2 SEC)
2. Wuerrfel (Heisman, 1 NC, 4 SEC)
3. Spurrier (Heisman)
4. Grossman (robbed of Heisman)
5. Matthews

 

[Concrete Helmet]

Will Grier was the best QB to ever play for the Mighty Gators. Don't believe me...ask Crete

I almost stayed away from this thread......almost, but I couldn't resist to see if WG made the list..........Sadly he didn't but of the ones mentioned none of them left here undefeated and certainly none of them were surrounded by such a hodge podge of pure crap to work with on offense. He may have played behind the worst CFB offensive line of all time....yes all time, my Jr. High defensive line would have dominated those worthless weaklings......Oh, and one other thing, none of the ones mentioned played for a crappy coach like Nuss/Mac.

To WG's credit there is one statistic he probably led all of the others in despite his short time here.....scoring off the field

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I almost stayed away from this thread......almost, but I couldn't resist to see if WG made the list.........

JFC. Even in the list of quitters, he's behind Brock Berlin, Scam and Brissett. Maybe even Tyler Murphy and Dipshytskel.

 

[BNAG8R]

JFC. Even in the list of quitters, he's behind Brock Berlin.

You gotta admit - when 'crete gets him some man-love, he goes ALL-IN.

 

[gatormandan]

I liked Grier. I was the first one to have him as an avatar. The day it was announced he was taking peds, I removed it. He screwed himself. Nobody else is at fault. He did it all himself. Grier is a screw up...period. Time to erase his name from the gator books.

 

[stephenPE]

Will Grier was the best QB to ever play

OH that Will Grier.................Geer whatever

 

[Floridagator]

Another crappy offseason poll brought to you by Mr. Bored.

My top 5.

1) Danny Wuerffel
2) Tim Tebow
3) Rex Grossman
4) Steve Spurrier
5) Chris Leak

Noticeably absent: Kerwin Bell, John Reaves

Spurrier =winner
Tebow= winner
Wuerffel= played for Spurrier ( who is a winner)
I don't care about skills those first two had more than ability they had a an unstoppable attitude of a winner. ( Urban has it too)

 

[deuce]

It is hard to disagree with it. IF he had beat bama that last time and won it again it would be hands down best ever. Maybe if he had stayed in the pros and won a lot he is considered the best. People too often use a pro career to define the whole deal.

True Coach!

 

[78]

I got so jacked watching this, I punched the dog.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

Spurrier =winner
Tebow= winner
Wuerffel= played for Spurrier ( who is a winner)
I don't care about skills those first two had more than ability they had a an unstoppable attitude of a winner. ( Urban has it too)

And Danny didn't??? Don't get me wrong, I understand everybody has their favorite and their reasons for choosing who they want, but if you're implying that somehow Danny didn't have the unstoppable attitude of a winner you need to go back and watch highlights from when he played.

I might even argue that Danny's attitude was more steel-like than Tebiw's for the simple fact that Spurrier didn't play favorites and was in the grill of his QBs for the slightest mistake, whereas Meyer never really jumped Tebow's she-at on the sideline during a game. Danny dealt not only with opposing defenses trying to abuse him but also with his head coach berating him every week.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I got so jacked watching this, I punched the dog.

You bought a bulldwag just to kick its azz occasionally didn't you?

 

[78]

Danny led by example. Tim was much more demonstrative. That didn't necessarily make him a better leader, but it did make him a different leader.

 

[ufgator2002]

1. Danny - 4 straight SEC titles
2. Tebow - enough said
3. Spurrier - the one who brought us relevance, long before coaching
4. Leak - so many OC's, yet helped win a title
5. Peace - most underrated in Gator history IMHO.

+1 on this list

 

[GatorAuthor]

I think his notoriety pushed him out.

Sorry, but this is 100% wrong. Would Belichik care if the guy could play? Nobody in the NFL cuts a quality QB just bc he has a high Q rating. The 2 most important qualities for NFL QBs are accuracy and ability to read defenses. Timmy was just really bad at those. Great guy and the right guy to run Meyer's spread offense, esp with Percy Harvin.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

Sorry, but this is 100% wrong. Would Belichik care if the guy could play? Nobody in the NFL cuts a quality QB just bc he has a high Q rating. The 2 most important qualities for NFL QBs are accuracy and ability to read defenses. Timmy was just really bad at those. Great guy and the right guy to run Meyer's spread offense, esp with Percy Harvin.

Tebow seemed to do okay when he was called upon in Denver but never really got much of s chance thereafter so I can't help but think that had something to do with his vocal beliefs and his popularity (or polarizing persona for those that didn't like him). I'm not saying the guy would have been an All-Pro but I truly believe he didn't get another legit opportunity because of who he is.

 

[GatorStud]

Jesus, after watching those few video highlights... and Mac wonders why Gator Nation is a bit inpatient and not fooled by typical coach speak or smoke and mirrors

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

If Tebow came out as Muslim and/or gay, he'd still be in the league.