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Book has a significantly stronger arm than Rees ever did

Author: ndunabomber (6472 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 9:22 am on May 18, 2020
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Back in 2011, anything over 10 yards of a throw was pretty much a contested catch. Tommy Rees was fortunate that he had receivers the likes of Michael Floyd and (in 2013) TJ Jones, who could fight for those catches and have a reasonable chance of winning them. Without the vertical game, and with no QB running threat, half of the offensive playbook was all but crippled in 2011 and 2013.

The running joke (sad, but true) was that to stop the ND offense in 2013, all you had to do was rush three, and drop 8 into a short zone coverage. It's no secret that Brian Kelly didn't trust the running game in 2013, even though we were averaging about 5 yards a carry (if you don't include Rees' sack yardage), which further crippled the offense.

While Ian Book will never be known for having a strong arm, and could arguably be classified as on the lower end of average arm strength, it's still a significant improvement.

Ian Book can make those 15 to 30 yard throws with some decent zip on them, which opens up a lot more of the vertical game than we ever had when Tommy Rees was at the helm. Those throws by Book are much less likely to become contested catches compared to Rees.


Replies to: "Book has a significantly stronger arm than Rees ever did"

  • I wish national sportswriters & other coaches would listen to this board about how mediocre Book is. [LINK] - MAS - 8:58pm 5/16/20 (23) [View All]
    • Book is an excellent QB and the number 5 rating is pretty right on. But he has to play like 1 or 2 - THEISMANCARR - 9:10pm 5/25/20
    • I wish more Notre Dame fans on here would realize what a special quarterback we have in Ian [NT] - DonMiller - 1:24pm 5/18/20
      • Dunno about special, but the shit he takes is unwarranted. I like him. Tough motha - Frank L - 6:48pm 5/18/20
    • He has a good head & good speed with limited arm and short height. I suppose that he gets a bit of - BaronVonZemo - 3:26pm 5/17/20
      • You're describing Drew Brees.... [NT] - ripperduck - 10:06pm 5/17/20
        • ...or Tommy Rees with more speed. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 12:19am 5/18/20
          • I've added you to the list. - MAS - 9:52am 5/18/20
            • I like Book, and I hope he proves me wrong (really hope), but he’s good not great and - BaronVonZemo - 1:59pm 5/18/20
              • Imho he was lousy reading deep routes hope he improves that dramatically I like his moxie and speed. [NT] - Jerseymick - 7:30pm 5/19/20
          • Book has a significantly stronger arm than Rees ever did - ndunabomber - 9:22am 5/18/20
            • I agree, but my real point is that Book is not Drew Brees. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 9:43am 5/18/20
              • “lacks accuracy and touch on his long throws” and “does not possess the ideal height you look for in - iairishcheeks - 5:07pm 5/18/20
                • Exactly. Most of the on paper guys don't pan out. That's what is wrong with scouting. They don't - oldirish - 6:57pm 5/18/20
                • According to Wikipedia, Brees has the third highest seasonal qb rating... - ripperduck - 5:49pm 5/18/20
              • No argument on that part - ndunabomber - 11:24am 5/18/20
    • Ya see that. You’ve taken posters saying PJ should - jimbasil - 12:43pm 5/17/20
    • 100%. In true fashion all those guys on this board will claim they always supported Book. Ridiculous - oldirish - 9:51am 5/17/20
    • Speaking of QB talent? QB Taulia Tagovailoa transferring from Bama to Maryland [NT] - whatsamataU - 8:41am 5/17/20
      • That was pretty much a given, though - ndunabomber - 9:23am 5/18/20
        • I don’t follow them but appears they are putting together a decent class with transfers and recruits [NT] - whatsamataU - 1:25pm 5/18/20
    • Wow, this kind of affirmation and $1.00 will get you a small premium roast coffee at McDonalds [NT] - humbaba - 2:58am 5/17/20
    • I'll say 98% of national sports writer (most of them are bloggers) couldn't evaluate talent their - holybull101 - 10:55pm 5/16/20
    • I wasn’t sure where you were going with this. Nice dose - faircatchcorby - 9:43pm 5/16/20
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