Feature article on Colt in the Washington Post

Thank you to Maverick to posting this link on The Warrior Beat!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/08/AR2007080802349.html


About how Colt threw for more yards (in fewer attempts) than Michigan's Chad Henne and Ohio State's Troy Smith combined, JJ said:
"That just blows me away." (WP)


About Colt's tough chances for the Heisman, JJ said:
"Something great would have to happen for him to get a shot at it. I think he will be in New York as a finalist. Whether he gets it or not, who knows." (WP)

WP Note: "Last season, Brennan completed 406 passes, which was more than 83 Division I-A teams attempted.


About how BSU's QBs love to run the UH system when they are preparing for the UH game, Coach Chris Petersen said that during the week of the UH game:
"every player is excited to be the scout quarterback because he gets to throw all the time. It's hard to replicate that precision and the timing. He is as good as anyone in the country." (WP)


WP Note: "Brennan believes his completion rate of 72.6 percent, which was tops in the nation last season, runs counter to the belief that run-and-shoot quarterbacks often have low completion percentages. Jones characterized Brennan as "so unconsciously accurate," a quarterback who reminds him of former NFL quarterbacks Jeff George and Dan Marino."


About how Colt reminds him of Jeff George and Dan Marino, JJ said:
"They are the only three guys I have watched on tape, for whatever reason, because of their quick release, the ball has not left their hand but their right foot is off the ground. Those three players are probably the three of the most accurate passers that I have watched." (WP)


About Colt's chances for recognition, WAC Commissioner Karl Benson said:
"Yes, the time zone difference is a disadvantage. But the fact that [Brennan] is a known quantity hopefully will overshadow that. The fact that he is playing on an island establishes him as an intriguing and unique candidate. You get up on Sunday morning and watch the highlights or game. The record button can be used pretty regularly." (WP)


Giving extremely high praise to Colt, JJ said:
"I have had a whole lot of guys in the Pro Bowl and two guys in the Hall of Fame. Colt is the best quarterback I have watched or coached in my 35 years." (WP)