forums

Reese Poffenbarger (UAlbany QB)

Status
Not open for further replies.
htownkidd said:
Yeah
Getting dog walked against an 11-2 team where your OL is completely overmatched in a NY6 bowl that you led your team to in an undefeated season is the same as getting dog walked while completing 32% of your passes and throwing for under 100 yards and 1 INT 0 TD against 5-7 Hawaii. There definitely aren’t levels to this or anything. It’s all black and white, for sure.
Click to expand...
Dude I 100 agree with you.
But Albany is cheeks bathed in bounty juice.
But are you not even one bit impressed with his stats or tape?
Also, do you think the game plan on that Albany team is for him to sling it, run it, scramble and do whatever he can?
A lot of people were making the same excuse for Ward and his fumbles and picks.

But I’m not saying that this is the dude at the same level as Ward. I’m just saying let’s not overlook the fact that his stats are just ridiculous and not something to be ignored just because where he plays at.

I would have no problem if he came here to compete. As a guaranteed starter it’s a huge gamble
 
Advertisement
Their OC deserves some credit. No real confidence in Dawson since ATM.
 
I’m all about watching film….the guy has it. Simple as that. At first glance of reading the 247 article on him, I said no thanks, strictly due to his rushing numbers as I’ve been a big time advocate for us needing a dual threat guy - BUT THEN I watched the film. This guy chooses to pass first and run when he needs to run - and make no mistake about it, he can SCOOT.

My film observations:

1) 35 second mark STRIKE
2) 46 second mark 50+ yard touchdown run vs Marshall
3) 55 second mark 40+ yard touchdown run vs Hawaii
4) 1 minute 50 second mark dime after going through his initial read, avoids a sack, rolls out and throws a strike…displays strong pocket awareness
5) 3 minute 57 second mark STRIKE - Sideline catches and tight windows with Restrepo elite route running
6) 4 minute 10 seconds mark - roll out and delivers an absolute dime
7) 4 minutes 40 seconds throws down the seam, which is invaluable for a quarterback that likes to throw the deep passes
8) 5 minutes 42 second mark, ridiculous accuracy- I’m done, kid is a frickin take, FCS be darned
9) 6 minute 12 second mark– to top it off kid has some Moxie with them.

Are we after this guy? After watching the film, and judging this guy alone aside from anyone else, what are your thoughts? Take or nah?

@Coach Macho
@Cribby
@DMoney
@Memnon
@LuCane
 
Da Jumbo Mutombo said:
I've got him 4th on my remaining QB list. He's got interesting tools but his low completion % is concerning. I dont think it would be a disaster, but we can do worse with what's left on the board lol.

1. Ward
2. Salter
3. Baby Tua
4. Poffenbarger
Click to expand...
ncaa def want allow Tua situation to open up pandoras box, he is a done deal
 
Advertisement
He regressed as a sophomore after a spectacular Freshman year. I have no problem bringing him in to compete, but I doubt he’s any better than Emory or Jacurri.
 
Advertisement
Rellyrell said:
In FCS ball, he completed 58% of his passes w/ 36 TDs & 13 ints. He played Two D1 FBS team this season, Marshall & Hawaii.

To give context:
-Hawaii went 5-8 & was 72nd in Defense this year, 49th against the pass, but 122nd in passing efficiency
-Marshall went 6-7 & was 60th in Defense this year, 62nd against the pass, but 45th in passing efficiency

Poffenbarg went 10/31 for 93 yards & 1 int in the Hawaii game & 22/38 for 194 yards & 1 TD in the Marshall game.

I was completely unfamiliar with this kid until I watched the FCS playoffs, & he was absolutely a train wreck against SDSU throwing 3 ints in a 59-0 loss.

I’m not comfortable w/ going after a FCS QB, skipping the G5 level of competition, and coming straight into P4 action. The game is so much faster at this level vs. FCS & he’s already shown bad habits against better competition at the FCS level.
Click to expand...
Not backing this guy for UM... but I hate stats like that without context. If this guy was badly overmatched at the line of scrimmage and wrs had no separation against FBS dbs and DLs, that would be a perfectly excusable reason to put up bad stats. And would have no predictive value on what he could do behind an ol that can block, and WRs that can create separation.

QB is one position where I love the idea of grabbing a stud from a lower level. Give me an FCS stud all day, over a guy who has proven to be mediocre at the p5 level (which is our alternative at this point).
 
TheOriginalCane said:
It's a lot more than that.

Go to a UM practice run by Manny. Then go to a UM practice run by Mario. Night and day.

I realize Mario still needs to win more on gameday, but to act like "being an alum" is the only factor is just incorrect.
Click to expand...
no look, I absolutely get that. I was being a bit facetious with the comment.

Manny was an absolute joke…but, it doesn’t excuse the simple fact that like you said, winning games is ultimately all that matters. Manny was replaced due to a lack of success on the field, just like Shannon and Golden were. The expectation should be (in Year 3) to win 9 games after having ample time to flip a roster…especially when the portal is at your disposal and your recruiting is top notch. Year 4 should be gunning for a Top 15 push with a shot at the expanded playoff.

Even if we’re going the long route of focusing on HS kids, the portal should be adequately used as a band-aid of sorts, plucking elite kids to shore up weaknesses while the HS guys continue to mature and develop.

Obviously he’s not going anywhere before that five year mark minimum, but to settle and just be ok with that IN THE EVENT he flops in Y3 and Y4…seems wrong when examining the college football landscape.

(which again, I just want to make clear I don’t think will happen, starting with this year as I expect to go 9-3 provided we figure out the QB, WR and DB situations).
 
Last edited:
Dream School said:
Package deal with his sister for the wbb team? https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/saylor-poffenbarger/
Click to expand...
sail away GIF by Thalia de Jong
 
Advertisement
Rellyrell said:
U didn’t give two sample sizes, u gave one. Lol. Listen, I’m not in to the rationalization biz. I said what I said; I’m not a fan of this take. U can rationalize all u want; I’m pretty sure if he commits here, he’ll be considered a “stud.” So I’ll allow CIS to do CIS.
Click to expand...
Oh you don't need to convince me about Salter fam. I AGREE with you that he is a stud. Heck just yesterday I called him the best in the portal ( and that includes both Ward and Howard)
IMG_6881.jpeg


I just think Reese with the right talent around him can be a productive player here. If Salter does not come, Reese will push Jacurri and may the best man win.
 
Just keeping it real here: If we go from Ward, Howard, or Jefferson to…. Reese’s Puffyburger we bout to get clowned by people around the country, and rightfully so. I think the unavoidable truth, or issue, we’re dealing with now is this horrible QB reputation that’s attached itself to Mario like a ton of bricks. I’m not saying it’s necessarily fair, but perception is reality. Somehow he’s got to find a way to shed this stigma.
 
Advertisement
skeeter said:
I can't get 10-31 for 83 yards against Hawaii out of my head

I understand Hawaii still has the better athletes, but there is just no defense there.
Click to expand...
Just watched the 1st quarter. Albany is horrible.
Also, Flying from New York to Hawaii to play a game is not optimal to say the least.
A home game would’ve been more of an actual glimpse at what he could to imo.

Jet lag and travel time is an undervalued metric. I think someone did an nfl analysis of west coast teams playing at 1pm at Dolphins and it was pretty glaring against the spread as well as the opposite travel direction.
Now you’re adding an entire 4 hrs flight west of California on top of that.

I would throw that game completely out when it comes to analysis.
Again not saying this is our savior at qb. But just don’t include that game imo.
 
[]_[] swag said:
Not backing this guy for UM... but I hate stats like that without context. If this guy was badly overmatched at the line of scrimmage and wrs had no separation against FBS dbs and DLs, that would be a perfectly excusable reason to put up bad stats. And would have no predictive value on what he could do behind an ol that can block, and WRs that can create separation.

QB is one position where I love the idea of grabbing a stud from a lower level. Give me an FCS stud all day, over a guy who has proven to be mediocre at the p5 level (which is our alternative at this point).
Click to expand...

It’s HAWAII AND MARSHALL! wtf? I gave u context w/ their stats.
 
pacusmc said:
Just watched the 1st quarter. Albany is horrible.
Also, Flying from New York to Hawaii to play a game is not optimal to say the least.
A home game would’ve been more of an actual glimpse at what he could to imo.

Jet lag and travel time is an undervalued metric. I think someone did an nfl analysis of west coast teams playing at 1pm at Dolphins and it was pretty glaring against the spread as well as the opposite travel direction.
Now you’re adding an entire 4 hrs flight west of California on top of that.

I would throw that game completely out when it comes to analysis.
Again not saying this is our savior at qb. But just don’t include that game imo.
Click to expand...
If you want to use travel as a factor ok, I guess I could see that as a discussion point. But how could you just throw the whole game completely out for analysis because he had a long plane ride?
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Advertisement
Back
Top