I Challenge You to a QB Duaaal...........

Even Dora the Explorer would have been proud of the Fiesta Bowl last night. An embattled Big Ten team against the shiny new and explosive Texas Longhorns. It was scheduled to be a blowout but came out as a last-second thriller. Both teams held slim leads in the second half, before Texas's junior QB threw a touchdown pass with 16 seconds left in the game.

What was the difference? "Running QB's make first downs, throwing QB's throw touchdowns."

First off, let me say that Terrelle Pryor is a "Freak." Being 6'6" and having speed like that is just crazy good. We also have to remember he is a freshman and most freshmen don't start their college careers with the throwing accuracy and knowledge of Joe Montana. We all remember Colt's first game against OSU. It wasn't pretty either.

The difference is being able to make the throws that you need out of a QB. TP will get there, but he isn't there yet. We sometimes get blinded by "unbelievable" talents like Pryor, who is an amazing athlete but right now is more running back than quarterback.

Why is it that some guys come out of high school a more polished passer then others? Are they so good at running the ball they don't need to pass in high school? If that is true, those coaches are doing a disservice to the Kevin Newsomes and Russell Shepards of the world.

Either way, we all want a perfect QB. He has to have a strong arm, make great decisions, throw the ball accurately, and have the ability to make a first down with his feet when there is nobody open. I believe a QB has to be a better passer than runner. I know Pat White and Vince Young would disagree, but if you're going to win consistently in today's football environment, your QB has to be a weapon with his arm first.

I think Colt McCoy is a very nice mix of both and you saw that on display in the fourth quarter. When TP gets older and wiser, he might be in the same position.

BTW: What took "the Vest" so long to use both QB's this year? I know it didn't always work well, but when it's third and long, Todd Boeckman gives the Buckeyes the best chance to throw for a first down.

As Michigan fans we are all holding our breath that Tate "the future" Forcier is just like McCoy.