bullsmeanbusiness Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 291 Content Count: 2,667 Reputation: 448 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/15/2012 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Like the rest of his peers, Quinton Flowers sputtered through the season's first eight quarters. Periodically, he was getting sacked -- and frustrated. His pocket wasn't moving, nor was the needle on his Heisman odds.And the grim presumption was, his already-remote chances to capture college football's most coveted individual prize had petered out before Labor Day.Then came Friday night, when a national TV audience saw Flowers, circa 2016. Seemingly suppressed in lackluster wins against San Jose State and Stony Brook, Flowers was unleashed in USF's 47-23 romp of Illinois. He improvised in the pocket, benefited from higher-percentage throws. He dashed, darted, dodged.And by the end of his 386-yard, five-touchdown night, he might -- just might -- have re-entered the Heisman discussion."I told the guys, 'I'm just gonna go out there and be myself, and just play like myself,'" Flowers said.He did it on a night when his team had the national spotlight all to itself. Fortunately, Heisman candidacy can be a fickle thing, and Heisman voters can possess short-term memories. Presume, for a moment, that Charlie Strong and offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert continue affording Flowers the latitude they gave him Friday. Such profusion could become a weekly occurrence, and suddenly Stony Brook falls farther into the recesses of the nation's consciousness. Granted, skepticism will remain over the quality of USF's schedule and the viability of a Group of Five player winning the Heisman.But the numbers -- and possibly an undefeated Bulls season -- will be too much to simply ignore."It's amazing because the guy can do so much, and he'll probably tell you he left a few yards out on the field," Strong said after Friday's game. "But if we can get those numbers and he can continue to improve, then we have a chance to really be a special team."And Flowers has a chance -- albeit a slim one -- to get to New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrue Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 152 Content Count: 19,395 Reputation: 6,097 Days Won: 233 Joined: 01/13/2011 Share Posted September 16, 2017 No, he did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjadams Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 25 Content Count: 1,698 Reputation: 232 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/27/2008 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Absolutely not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usfgrad84 Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 246 Content Count: 6,348 Reputation: 662 Days Won: 8 Joined: 05/25/2006 Share Posted September 16, 2017 He is at the same point where he started the year. Good enough to have his name mentioned, but not a serious candidate. As long as he remains in the discussion it is good for him and the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 Bull Posted September 16, 2017 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 682 Content Count: 7,626 Reputation: 1,185 Days Won: 6 Joined: 07/10/2003 Share Posted September 16, 2017 If we keep improving and he racks up the stats, he'll stay in the discussion, but honestly doesn't have a shot in hell to be invited to NY no matter what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usfbullrider Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 64 Content Count: 3,222 Reputation: 387 Days Won: 8 Joined: 07/30/2011 Share Posted September 16, 2017 No but our peach bowl odds are looking better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandBull Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,518 Content Count: 42,125 Reputation: 8,834 Days Won: 344 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted September 16, 2017 No, but I think he gets better and better going toward. There was a comfotability with him last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gismo Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 417 Content Count: 9,680 Reputation: 1,233 Days Won: 8 Joined: 09/24/2009 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Maybe if the receivers didn't drop every other pass. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 Bull Posted September 16, 2017 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 682 Content Count: 7,626 Reputation: 1,185 Days Won: 6 Joined: 07/10/2003 Share Posted September 16, 2017 29 minutes ago, NewEnglandBull said: No, but I think he gets better and better going toward. There was a comfotability with him last night. That's a great word. I agree that last night he looked much more comfortable and a by product was that we were more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjadams Posted September 16, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 25 Content Count: 1,698 Reputation: 232 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/27/2008 Share Posted September 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, Gismo said: Maybe if the receivers didn't drop every other pass. They did drop some...he also missed badly a couple of times and they bailed him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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