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re: Mauk/Printz/Lock

Posted on 2/8/15 at 8:46 pm to
Posted by JoeMoTiger
KC Area
Member since Nov 2013
2677 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 8:46 pm to
Here's another reason I like Mauk.

The boy likes to show the opponent he will not be intimidated.

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Posted by Zou brownmajic
Member since Sep 2013
3470 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 11:02 pm to
Don't everybody keep pushing Zanders to wr, because he might come in with the heat next season.
Posted by Koch Snowflake
Columbia, MO
Member since Oct 2013
129 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:24 am to
This fall will be an absolutely great QB competition if we can keep Printz from transferring.

Mauk is HS record setting big play high risk gunslinger that wins games but frustrates the hell out of everyone.

Printz is a HS All-American and the best all around QB everyone has forgotten about (something to prove).

Berkstresser is the senior lifelong tiger that has game experience and the desire to prove that he is better than 2012 gave him the chance to be (and I believe he is).

Zanders is power running QB with good arm and head for the game everyone has tried to convert to receiver (something to prove).

Lock has NFL prototypical size and arm (elite 11) but will be a true freshman but has been deemed the second coming before getting to campus.

I believe it will be an exciting spring/fall and drives everyone to get better.
Posted by reedus23
St. Louis
Member since Sep 2011
25485 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 12:55 am to
Man, I don't want to be a debbie downer, because I'm really not. I'm excited about the team next year. But there is no QB competition. It is Mauk's job. Short of an injury, there is no way he doesn't at least start the season at QB. And if he starts the season he will likely finish it, short of losing the first 4 games on the schedule.
Posted by 5thTiger
Member since Nov 2014
7996 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 8:56 am to
This is Mauk's team. Make no mistake about it. Lock will redshirt, it is the logical move.

Maty Mauk is the type of players that Missouri people want. A guy who is willing to fight tooth and nail for every yard, every point, every first down.

We have debated about how the basketball team doesn't have a leader, something every successful team needs. Mauk is that guy.

Between betting on the undersized gunslinger with recruiting, to finding a job for his dad when he got screwed, Maty has shown that he is worthy of the Mizzou uniform.

I'm excited for next season, I just pray that the WR's are using every second of the offseason to get better
Posted by Aux Arc
SW Missouri
Member since Oct 2011
2184 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 9:14 am to
Mauk was obviously a head-case at the beginning of the year. The coaches try to tweak technique and make little adjustments to correct bad habits, and the next thing you know, the guy is over thinking everything and nothing comes naturally. Once the corrections become second nature the real potential can be unleashed.

The question mark will continue to be the receivers.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 9:40 am to
Maty improved as the season went on, but he's still inconsistent. He makes great throws at times. Watch the end of the Arkansas game. We don't win that without him dropping dimes all over the field in the second half, but he'll also make bad decisions and terribly inaccurate passes way too often.

That being said. He's the starter. There is no doubt, and there won't be any competition. There have been plenty of guys struggle in their first year a bit that go on and have great careers.

We really need a couple of playmakers to emerge in the WR corps.
Posted by mizslu314
Dirty STL
Member since Sep 2013
15974 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 10:03 am to
This is all crazy talk, i'll be the first to admit I have had my jabs at Mauk, but you have to realize something, WE LED ALL P5 TEAMS IN DROPPED PASSES.
Posted by casublett1
Columbia
Member since Feb 2015
398 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 1:16 pm to
From everything I have heard, Mauk should have some competition from Lock this year. I think Mauk will start, because Pinkel seems to stick with his guns. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Lock got some clock this year if Mauk is struggling. I wouldn't be surprised if Printz ended up transferring, because from what I understand, Lock is going to jump him out of the gates.
Posted by mizslu314
Dirty STL
Member since Sep 2013
15974 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

From everything I have heard, Mauk should have some competition from Lock this year. I think Mauk will start, because Pinkel seems to stick with his guns. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Lock got some clock this year if Mauk is struggling. I wouldn't be surprised if Printz ended up transferring, because from what I understand, Lock is going to jump him out of the gates.



I'd actually be shocked if Lock isn't red shirted, we're lucky enough to have solid competition for the starting spot already, no need to waste years now and not have them when the depth isn't there. Just like RB's we have rare depth in very key spots we gotta keep it that way.
Posted by suisfaisetre
Member since Jan 2015
49 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 1:56 pm to
I just don't see Mauk making the big jump next year. While other QBs may need to just get some more experience under their belts, it seems like Mauk needs to change how he approaches the position. Mauk needs to learn how to stay in the pocket and when to leave the pocket. Some QBs will just never have great pocket awareness. Mauk makes 4, 5 bad passes in a row but then throws a great 50 yard bomb making many forget his bad ones.

I want Lock to put on some weight though. Even-though you look at QBs like Terry Bridgewater who are able to play at an elite level while being really skinny, I still think Lock needs to pack on some weight.
Posted by surgicalvenom
Omaha
Member since Jan 2014
5368 posts
Posted on 2/10/15 at 4:53 pm to
I think mauk will show a lot of improvement this year. I think last year he was a bit full of himself, worrying too much about being like Manziel and being a "Gunslinger."

This year I'm hoping he's focused on being a productive QB, and playing within himself and being responsible for developing young WR's. Also I think we have better OL play.

I have faith in MM.
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