College Footballs Newest Era: The Spread Offense; The top Spread Quarterbacks of the Decade

Garret Traggorth by Correspondent Written on September 12, 2009

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 5:  Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators sets up to throw during warm-up prior to the game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida.  (Photo
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It's the offense for the big play, and Dynamic Players. Especially at quarterback. I will be counting down the best Spread Offense quarterbacks of this decade. If I missed anybody in your opinion, comment and tell me. Here it is. Hope you enjoy it.

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10: Matt Grothe; South Florida

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 2:  Quarterback Matt Grothe #8 of the University of South Florida Bulls sets to pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 2, 2008 in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The four year starter was brought into start at a South Florida football team that was starting to experiment with the Spread Offense, and Grothe's dual threat ability proved to be a perfect fit and the program was turned around. In 2007 they got off to a 6-0 start and had the entire nation talking about USF and their star quarterback. In Grothe's career, he has thrown for 8,312 yards, and 48 touchdowns.

9: Todd Reesing; Kansas

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 29:  Quarterback Todd Reesing #5 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks to pass the ball downfield during the game against the Missouri Tigers on November 29, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Gett

Todd Reesing has really been vital in turning around this program in 2007. Eric Mangini itroduced the Spread offense a few years earlier, but 2007 was the year he got all the right athletes for the offense. In the Seniors career at Kansas, he has 7,786 yards, and 70 touchdowns.

8: Zac Robinson; Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 5: Quarterback Zac Robinson #11 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahom

Robinson is entering his third season starting for the Cowboys. It might seem a little weird to already throw Robinsons name up with some of these other guys, but he has really stepped and help Mike Gundy turn this team into a BCS contender. In his career he has thrown for 6,368, and 53 touchdowns.

7: Alex Smith; Utah

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 30:  Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers in a preseason game at Qualcomm Stadium August 30, 2007 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

A lot of people forget that Urban Meyer coached at Utah. While he was there, he has a great young quarterback named Alex Smith. He led them to some great years. *Could not find career stats on ESPN.COM*

6: Chase Daniel; Missouri

SAN ANTONIO - DECEMBER 1:  Quarterback Chase Daniel #10 of the Missouri Tigers drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Big 12 Championship at the Alamodome December 1, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald

Missouri introduced the Spread Offense with their previous quarterback, Brad Smith. Chase Daniel helped perfect it. He helped Missouri become a BCS contender. In his career he threw for 12,515 yards and 101 touchdowns through three years of starting.

5: Graham Harrell; Texas Tech

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01:  Graham Harrell #6 of the Texas Tech Raiders drops back to pass during the Gator Bowl against the Virginia Cavaliers at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Get

In 2008, Graham Harrell helped make Texas Tech a national power. They finished 11-2 on that season. Harrell dominated his career at Texas Tech. He threw for 15,793 yards, and 134 touchdowns.

4: Dan Lefevour; Central Michigan

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 20:  Quarterback Dan LeFevour #13 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during play against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 20, 2008 in West Lafayette, Indiana.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Because of where he plays, Dan Lefevour has gotten very little recognition. He has been described as the MAC's Tim Tebow. He is one of the best Dual Threats I've ever seen at the college level. Throughout his career, Lefevour has almost 12,000 total yards, and almost 100 total touchdowns.

3: Colt Brennan; Hawaii

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 01:  Quarterback Colt Brennan #15 of the Hawai'i Warriors looks to pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 1, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Ge

In Brennan's years at Hawaii, he made them a BCS contender. In his career, 14, 93 yards, and 131 touchdowns. It was tough deciding between him and Graham Harrell in this spot, but I think that Graham Harrell has more athletetes to work with.

2: Tim Tebow; Florida

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 5:  Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators sets up to throw during warm-up prior to the game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida.  (Photo

What can I say about Tim Tebow. Not only one of College Football greatest competitors of all time, but also a very good person off the field. He has willed Florida to victories week after week. In Tebow's career, he has Over 8,000 total yards, and 111 total touchdowns.

1: Vince Young; Texas

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 3: Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on September 3, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Is this really that surprising? Now I know some people think Tebow belongs here. I beg to differ. He led his 'Horns to a national championship in one of the greatest games I've ever witnessed. Before I show you the stats, please realize, that he only started for two seasons. One of which, the playing time and pass attempts were limited. He has over 6,000 total yards, and 64 total touchdowns. In both of his years starting, he rushed for over 1,000 yards.

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