2025 Starting QB?
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- HenZoneNation
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2025 Starting QB?
Going into the Spring who do we see as QB #1 and will they remain so in August?
What are our thoughts heading into Soring about the team? Any information would be great. Thank you in advance. #GoHens
What are our thoughts heading into Soring about the team? Any information would be great. Thank you in advance. #GoHens
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Re: 2025 Startibg QB?
I’ve heard varying rumors last season about OC and I have no idea whether they’re true or not. I hope it’s a true open competition. I would like to see what Braden has to offer and hope he gets a fair chance to earn the starting job but I have a feeling OC will be the initial starting QB.
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as much as i like ROC, kind of like with NH, they better have a good backup plan with the injury history
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Maybe more intriguing than starting QB, which QB of at least four will be looking to enter the portal after spring activities? No need to speculate as this is not a good topic, but it will be interesting to see when the time comes.
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Why isn't it a good topic? It's the most important position in sports and our top three QB's all got hurt last year in the FCS. Whether we enter the FBS like JMU or Kennesaw will depend on if we have a QB who is not only talented but durable. We can have all the weapons in the world but if we don't have healthy QB play we are sunk. Streeter's arm looked pretty good on the few passes he threw hope he's the guy. That would be awesome. #GoHens
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i quietly hope its Streeter, looks the partHenZoneNation wrote: ↑Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:24 pm Why isn't it a good topic? It's the most important position in sports and our top three QB's all got hurt last year in the FCS. Whether we enter the FBS like JMU or Kennesaw will depend on if we have a QB who is not only talented but durable. We can have all the weapons in the world but if we don't have healthy QB play we are sunk. Streeter's arm looked pretty good on the few passes he threw hope he's the guy. That would be awesome. #GoHens
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I was hoping Carty would try to upgrade the quarterback position. I think we could make some serious noise in our CUSA debut if we were able to land a mobile athletic Quarterback, and that should be the goal. It doesn’t appear Carty is seeing things like me so I will defer to his more seasoned eye.
Having said that, I don’t think what we have is bad at all, but just not convinced either of them will lead us to a CUSA title…. I’m thinking big
Having said that, I don’t think what we have is bad at all, but just not convinced either of them will lead us to a CUSA title…. I’m thinking big

recruiting recruiting recruiting...It ain't rocket science....We need better more athletic players...That simple....
posted by Joe C December 10th, 2019
posted by Joe C December 10th, 2019
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I agree the QB spot is a good topic for discussion. I was just concerned about looking at the unfortunate reality that we will likely see a good player leave via the portal after the spring. Not sure possible speculation on who that would be is good to go through at this time. Let’s go QBs, compete, earn the spot and make the Hens great in FBS!HenZoneNation wrote: ↑Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:24 pm Why isn't it a good topic? It's the most important position in sports and our top three QB's all got hurt last year in the FCS. Whether we enter the FBS like JMU or Kennesaw will depend on if we have a QB who is not only talented but durable. We can have all the weapons in the world but if we don't have healthy QB play we are sunk. Streeter's arm looked pretty good on the few passes he threw hope he's the guy. That would be awesome. #GoHens
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Min getting any love here? I thought ROC would have moved on given his injury history. Every year he has played so far he has ended up the year injured. Heath is more important.
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I can't speculate who will stay or who might go and the reasons behind those motivations. But I can provide some statistics for added discussion.
Games started Pass attempts Pass Completions Total Yards TDs Ints
Zach Marker 4 134 74 1,011 10 1
Ryan O'Connor 3 124 77 882 8 0
Nick Minicucci 4 124 79 825 10 3
Braden Streeter 0 7 6 56 1 0
Position Total 11 389 236 2,774 29 4
Two observations:
1. Pretty good stats had it been one QB. Shows the dynamism of the Carty/Archer offense.
2. Based on their experience with the offense, it will be a very good competition.
I will speculate one thing: a starting QB will not be named until after summer practice. I have no knowledge just a hunch.
Edit: sorry the numbers did not line up with the categories very well.
Games started Pass attempts Pass Completions Total Yards TDs Ints
Zach Marker 4 134 74 1,011 10 1
Ryan O'Connor 3 124 77 882 8 0
Nick Minicucci 4 124 79 825 10 3
Braden Streeter 0 7 6 56 1 0
Position Total 11 389 236 2,774 29 4
Two observations:
1. Pretty good stats had it been one QB. Shows the dynamism of the Carty/Archer offense.
2. Based on their experience with the offense, it will be a very good competition.
I will speculate one thing: a starting QB will not be named until after summer practice. I have no knowledge just a hunch.
Edit: sorry the numbers did not line up with the categories very well.
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Quietly hoping what a lot of us are thinking as well. Obviously a young QB will have growing pains but I think Streeter has a real chance to provide a spark for a team moving up. Not a knock against OC, more of just a potential upside with Streeter. And like others have noted, I’m not a scout or QB whisperer either so I could easily be wrong. I do think OC will be the frontrunner for the job and start at least the first couple games. With all the uncertainty going into the first FBS season, I believe Carty will go with who he knows and is comfortable with. They have history together, OC knows the system and has plenty of experience.hensfan40yrs wrote: ↑Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:47 pmi quietly hope its Streeter, looks the partHenZoneNation wrote: ↑Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:24 pm Why isn't it a good topic? It's the most important position in sports and our top three QB's all got hurt last year in the FCS. Whether we enter the FBS like JMU or Kennesaw will depend on if we have a QB who is not only talented but durable. We can have all the weapons in the world but if we don't have healthy QB play we are sunk. Streeter's arm looked pretty good on the few passes he threw hope he's the guy. That would be awesome. #GoHens
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I hope one of the young QB’s is the answer, but I’m quite surprised Carty hasn’t gone to the portal…yet
UD to FBS. I never thought I’d see the day