As stated in an earlier blog, we will be breaking down every position for the USF football team for the 2010 season. We know we did this earlier but we are re-examining the positions and players to bring you the best information available plus the stats from the spring game and practices have shifted things just slightly and it will get you geared up again for the upcoming season. So, for the first break down, we are looking at the leader of the team, the quarterback position. This is a very thin position for the Bulls, with injuries and lack of depth, it could be the boom or bust for the Bulls and Skip's first season at the helm, so what does the team have to offer, let's take a look at the position.
The first quarterback we will look at is the incoming freshmen Jamius Gunsby. Gunsby is a strong athlete, measuring 6'3" at 195 lbs, runs the 40 yard dash in 4.5 seconds and has a quick release with the ball. Gunsby is a 3 star recruit, according to Rivals.com and was highly recruited by UF, but Gunsby decided he would have a better career in Tampa with the Bulls. Gunsby just graduated high school and will enroll in the fall, meaning he was not at the spring practices, which puts him behind in the offensive schemes. Gunsby is an tremendous athlete and Holtz has already stated that Gunsby will see the field this season as the backup if he proves himself in practice. With the lack of depth and his ability, he will be the backup and may even be used in schemes with Daniels on the field. He is a very interesting player to keep an eye on this fall.
Ryan Eppes, the 6'1" walk on freshmen is another quarterback on the roster. To be honest, he probably won't see the field this year, but he has impressed the coaches in spring and has locked up a roster spot with the squad and has been running the
second team offense with precision. He ran track in Largo High School and has a decent arm, able to deliver with accuracy but not range. If needed, he could run the offense, but it is not likely unless there are a run of injuries that he will play this year.
Evan Landi, the 6'3" 214 sophomore, is probably the most interesting player at this position because he isn't a QB, yet can play the position very well if needed. Landi was recruited at quarterback but after Daniels won the starting job, Landi was moved around from WR to Safety because the coaching staff wanted to get him on the field as much as possible. He has moved over to receiver fully this season but if needed can play QB. He has a strong arm and is highly mobile, able to make plays with his legs. When he is on the field with Daniels, it is a major headache for defenses because he can throw if needed, giving Holtz more weapons and schemes he can run, Wildcat anyone?
BJ Daniels, our sophomore starter, is listed at 6'1" and 210 lbs., the Tallahassee native became an instant legend in just his second career start when he led the Bulls to a 17 to 7 victory against FSU and brought the program to national attention and put us on the map. Daniels threw for 1983 yards and 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, he alsoran for 772 yards and 9 touchdowns. Daniels at times was brilliant, running away from defenses and making impossible escapes, flashes of Grothe and his foot work. He has a strong arm and a fast trigger release, able to get the ball out of his hands quickly and on target. But he also drove fans insane. He would run too often (blame the coaches) and his field vision and decision making was not always the best, even late in the season (he took a physical beating as well), but he was only a freshmen and still led the team to the International Bowl victory, 5th straight bowl appearance. Daniels was limited early in spring drills while recovering from a non-throwing shoulder surgery, but he quickly picked up the new schemes and shined in the spring game, throwing for nearly 400 yards. He is still learning the system but Daniels is primed for a great season. Daniels will not run as much this year, instead relying on his stable of running backs and veteran offensive line to protect him while he throws down field, it should be fun to watch.
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