Right now, who is 1st Team B1G QB?

[OnceAhawk]

from hawkcentral.com :

Below is a breakdown of the six leading candidates for all-Big Ten QB, in alphabetical order, with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

Couple of notes:

* only the regular season is factored in

* the Big Ten will announce the all-conference teams over two nights on its TV network’s BTN Live show: the defense and special teams on Nov. 30, the offense on Dec. 1.



Tommy Armstrong, jr., Nebraska
The numbers: 185-for-338 passing, 2,560 yards, 21 TDs, 12 INTs; 79 carries, 278 yards, 6 TDs.

The case for: Leads the Big Ten in total offense with 283.8 yards per game. Though he is 5-5 as a starter, those five losses were by a combined 13 points.

The case against: Cornhuskers have a losing record.




J.T. Barrett, soph., Ohio State
The numbers: 56-of-85 passing, 622 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs; 58 carries, 403 yards, 8 TDs.

The case for: Has won back the starting job from Cardale Jones for the defending national champions, and he clearly makes the Buckeyes go. Leads the league in pass efficiency (151.4 rating). Was named Big Ten QB of the year as a freshman. Would get heavier consideration if he leads wins over Michigan State and Michigan to finish the season.

The case against: Began the season as a backup and missed the Minnesota win because of a OWI suspension. A teammate (Jones) has 838 more passing yards than him.



C.J. Beathard, jr., Iowa
The numbers: 163-of-267 passing, 2,044 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs; 72 carries, 268 yards, 6 TDs.

The case for: Clutch, efficient performer has been credited for leading culture change inside the Iowa Football Performance Center since being named the 2015 starter in January. Of his 55 non-sacked carries, Beathard has rushed for 29 first downs and six TDs. He is 12-for-18 for 253 yards on third-and-long (10 yards or more). Owns 11-0 career record as starting QB, and with only freshmen as backups has been by far the most indispensable player on a team ranked No. 6 nationally. Hawkeyes average 33.6 points a game and can clinch Big Ten West title with a win over Purdue on Saturday.

The case against: His passing yardage (204.4 a game) ranks eighth in the Big Ten, and 30 of Iowa's 40 offensive TDs have come on the ground.




Connor Cook, sr., Michigan State
The numbers: 175-of-311 passing, 2,482 yards, 21 TDs, 4 INTs; 39 carries, 77 yards, 0 TDs.

The case for: Pro-style passer has been accurate and efficient leading a team whose only loss was on a controversial play at Nebraska. Was second-team all-Big Ten a year ago behind Barrett.

The case against: Spartans have been less impressive than last year’s 11-2, Cotton Bowl-championship outfit -- with narrow escapes over Purdue and Rutgers. Cook’s front-runner status could be dampened if the Spartans finish the year with losses to Ohio State and Penn State.
Wolverines. (Photo: Darron Cummings/AP)


Jake Rudock, sr., Michigan
The numbers: 185-of-288 passing, 2220 yds, 14 TDs, 8 INTs; 45 carries, 144 yards, 4 TDs.

The case for: Became the key addition to a Michigan roster that was well-stocked at every position except quarterback as a graduate-transfer from Iowa. Was named Big Ten offensive player of the week Monday after a 441-yard, six-TD performance at Indiana. If Wolverines can win out (at Penn State, home against Ohio State), they would likely reach Big Ten title game and Rudock will be seen as a big reason for coach Jim Harbaugh’s first-year success.

The case against: Higher interception rate than other leading contenders Cook and Beathard. Michigan ranks seventh in the Big Ten in total offense.



Nate Sudfeld, sr., Indiana
The numbers: 178-of-297 passing, 2,449 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs; 37 carries, 29 yards, 3 TDs.

The case for: Leads the Big Ten in passing (272.1 yards a game) and is second to Barrett in efficiency. Hoosiers have averaged 30.3 points a game against the league’s big dogs -- Ohio State, Michigan State, Iowa and Michigan -- and had a chance in the fourth quarter in all of those games. Team scored just seven points in the one game he missed (Penn State).

The case against: Indiana’s 0-6 Big Ten record will be the ultimate stain for Sudfeld.

 

[IACub]

Connor Cook and it's not even close.

 

[David1979]

yeah it is going to be Cook.

 

[Mohawkeye]

Well, it looks closer on paper than I thought it would. Not shown is that Iowa is 3rd in both 3rd and 4th down conversion as well. When you take into account the talent the other teams have at WR and Beathard being the top or second best running QB, I think Beathard may be able to make a case. The next two games should give him the opportunity to pad his stats.

 

[Packer54]

Cook.....but next year CJ!!!!!

 

[icu81222]

from hawkcentral.com :

Below is a breakdown of the six leading candidates for all-Big Ten QB, in alphabetical order, with two weeks remaining in the regular season.

Couple of notes:

* only the regular season is factored in

* the Big Ten will announce the all-conference teams over two nights on its TV network’s BTN Live show: the defense and special teams on Nov. 30, the offense on Dec. 1.



Tommy Armstrong, jr., Nebraska
The numbers: 185-for-338 passing, 2,560 yards, 21 TDs, 12 INTs; 79 carries, 278 yards, 6 TDs.

The case for: Leads the Big Ten in total offense with 283.8 yards per game. Though he is 5-5 as a starter, those five losses were by a combined 13 points.

The case against: Cornhuskers have a losing record.




J.T. Barrett, soph., Ohio State
The numbers: 56-of-85 passing, 622 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs; 58 carries, 403 yards, 8 TDs.

The case for: Has won back the starting job from Cardale Jones for the defending national champions, and he clearly makes the Buckeyes go. Leads the league in pass efficiency (151.4 rating). Was named Big Ten QB of the year as a freshman. Would get heavier consideration if he leads wins over Michigan State and Michigan to finish the season.

The case against: Began the season as a backup and missed the Minnesota win because of a OWI suspension. A teammate (Jones) has 838 more passing yards than him.



C.J. Beathard, jr., Iowa
The numbers: 163-of-267 passing, 2,044 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs; 72 carries, 268 yards, 6 TDs.

The case for: Clutch, efficient performer has been credited for leading culture change inside the Iowa Football Performance Center since being named the 2015 starter in January. Of his 55 non-sacked carries, Beathard has rushed for 29 first downs and six TDs. He is 12-for-18 for 253 yards on third-and-long (10 yards or more). Owns 11-0 career record as starting QB, and with only freshmen as backups has been by far the most indispensable player on a team ranked No. 6 nationally. Hawkeyes average 33.6 points a game and can clinch Big Ten West title with a win over Purdue on Saturday.

The case against: His passing yardage (204.4 a game) ranks eighth in the Big Ten, and 30 of Iowa's 40 offensive TDs have come on the ground.




Connor Cook, sr., Michigan State
The numbers: 175-of-311 passing, 2,482 yards, 21 TDs, 4 INTs; 39 carries, 77 yards, 0 TDs.

The case for: Pro-style passer has been accurate and efficient leading a team whose only loss was on a controversial play at Nebraska. Was second-team all-Big Ten a year ago behind Barrett.

The case against: Spartans have been less impressive than last year’s 11-2, Cotton Bowl-championship outfit -- with narrow escapes over Purdue and Rutgers. Cook’s front-runner status could be dampened if the Spartans finish the year with losses to Ohio State and Penn State.
Wolverines. (Photo: Darron Cummings/AP)


Jake Rudock, sr., Michigan
The numbers: 185-of-288 passing, 2220 yds, 14 TDs, 8 INTs; 45 carries, 144 yards, 4 TDs.

The case for: Became the key addition to a Michigan roster that was well-stocked at every position except quarterback as a graduate-transfer from Iowa. Was named Big Ten offensive player of the week Monday after a 441-yard, six-TD performance at Indiana. If Wolverines can win out (at Penn State, home against Ohio State), they would likely reach Big Ten title game and Rudock will be seen as a big reason for coach Jim Harbaugh’s first-year success.

The case against: Higher interception rate than other leading contenders Cook and Beathard. Michigan ranks seventh in the Big Ten in total offense.



Nate Sudfeld, sr., Indiana
The numbers: 178-of-297 passing, 2,449 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs; 37 carries, 29 yards, 3 TDs.

The case for: Leads the Big Ten in passing (272.1 yards a game) and is second to Barrett in efficiency. Hoosiers have averaged 30.3 points a game against the league’s big dogs -- Ohio State, Michigan State, Iowa and Michigan -- and had a chance in the fourth quarter in all of those games. Team scored just seven points in the one game he missed (Penn State).

The case against: Indiana’s 0-6 Big Ten record will be the ultimate stain for Sudfeld.

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[icu81222]

I'd say Cook as 1st team and I don't see how Beathard is left off of 2nd team. The conference love affair with Michigan may give the nod to (swallows hard) Rudock but it's pretty obvious to anyone being honest that CJB is easily the better QB and that proof can be confirmed FIRST by the fact that he beat out JR and 2nd, well, it's not even close in the eye ball test.

 

[bravehawks1]

Agree on Cook. But if you look closely at the numbers, Beathard yards per attempt is very close to Cook and he clearly offers much in the running game. So most voters only look for biggest numbers and that is Cook's advantage. I would argue that the award for CJB would be MVP since I think he does most for his team.

 

[hawkifann]

Cook is the clear front-runner unless he just plays horribly in the last two games. It really can't be Barrett once you factor in the OWI and his time on the bench. Rudock doens't have the numbers to stack up, though he probably will (and should) get Honorable Mention. Sudfeld and Armstrong should get dinged for record compared guys like Cook and Beathard. You can win with a losing record, but you have to be clearly better and they haven't been. I think Beathard should be 2nd team as long as he finishes out strong.

 

[rufus-hawk]

IDK Jake putting up some gaudy numbers lately (though it helps if you have 2 OT to bulk up the stats in a given game). Even if unlikely, I suppose it's possible he gets the nod for 2nd team if this continues.

Might well come down to team success, especially if there is a head to head matchup between Iowa and MSU in the B1G championship game.

 

[Ed Horton]

CJ is undefeated - I think he POY in BIG

 

[dbrocket]

I think you could make a case for CJB, Rudock or Sudfeld for 2nd team, but Cook is obviously 1st team. That dude is just really, really good.

 

[1971hawkeye]

I don't care who gets it. I'll always cheer for CJB. 3 INTs and no losses....throwing it easy to guys with "less talent" than the others on the list ! Not bad I'd say!