Best College QBs I’ve seen — DEBATE

1. Vince Young:

Texas (2003-05)
Stats: 6,040 yds, 44 TD, 10 INT, 62.8%, 3,127 rushing  yds, 37 TD

In my honestly opinion, Vince was the most unstoppable single force of the BCS era. And if you think I’m crazy just ask Kansas.

 

 

He earned Rose Bowl MVP honors following his ridiculous performance against Michigan (over 200 yards passing and 200 yards rushing) to finish his sophomore season. It was a sign of things to come as he was named Big 12 Player of the Year in 2005. First game of the season he brings the Longhorn to the Midwest and beats Ohio State in the Horseshoe. Texas averaged more than 50 points per game, he was a consensus All-American, led the Big 12 in passing efficiency, won the Davey O’Brien, Manning and Maxwell awards while finishing second in the Heisman ballot only to another legend that will feature in another blog. Vince ran for a All-time Big 12 career record 6.8 yards per carry LOL.

AND if you still want to debate this choice, watch the highlights from his unforgettable second Rose Bowl MVP performance against USC in the greatest game of the BCS era, bringing down the dynasty.

2. Tim Tebow:

Florida (2006-09)
Stats: 9,285 yds, 88 TD, 16 INT, 66.4%, 2,947 yds, 57 TD

The top two quarterbacks are on a different planet from everybody else and Tebow is the only player who can challenge Young for the top spot.

Tebow left the game with a lot of SEC record to broken with his 3 years of dominance while playing QB for the Florida Gators. He’s the all time SEC leader in total yards, total touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and passing efficiency (170.8). He won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 as well as the Davey O’Brien and Maxwell Award. He won the SEC Player of the Year, Manning and Maxwell Awards the following year in which he led Florida to its second national title in three years. He was one SEC Title game away from playing for three national titles in four years. Probably the greatest leader that I’ve seen in college football, Tebow dominance came at a time when the SEC was the King of college. He forever left his mark on the game and will be remember forever.

 

3. Matt Leinart:

USC (2003-05)
Stats: 10,693 yds, 99 TD, 23 INT, 64.8%, 9 rush TD

Leinart won two national titles in three years starting at  USC under Pete Carroll. He finished in the top six of Heisman voting in all three seasons, winning the award in 2004, finishing sixth in 2003 and third in 2005. He also earned AP Player of the Year, Manning, Walter Camp, Unitas and consensus All-American honors during his remarkable Heisman campaign of 2004. Don’t be fooled about the talent that was surrounding him out there and SC, Leinart was a bad muthafucka. His performance vs Oklahoma in the national title game was the 2nd best performance I’ve ever seen in my life in college football. He threw the most gorgeous touchdown pass I’ve seen in my life as well in this game, especially the one at the 1:49 mark. You be the judge.

4. Mike Vick:

Virginia Tech (1999-00)
Stats: 3,299 yds, 21 TD, 11 INT, 1,299 yds, 17 TD

Johnny Manziel might be the only redshirt freshman to ever match Vick’s impact on the game in just one season. Vick singled handedly revolutionized the quarterback position in one year as he led Virginia Tech to its only BCS title game appearance with never before seen foot speed from a QB and arm strength.

 

All Vick ever did was drop jaws every time he dropped back to pass or run. He prestigious career included putting Virginia Tech on the map and a furious second-half comeback in the Sugar Bowl against eventual champion Florida State. He finished third and sixth in the Heisman voting both years he played. I’m convince if Vick would have played 3 full years he would have pushed Young as the great player to ever line up at QB in college football.

 

5. Danny Wuerffel:

Florida (1995-1996)
Stats: 10,875 passing yards, 114 TD, 42 interceptions

Danny might be a surprise to you readers on this list but if you remember watching him at Florida under the Spurrier glory day with the Gators. He led the SEC in total yards back to back seasons and won a National title in 96′. In his final season he threw for 3,625 yards and 39 touchdowns, with a 170.6 QB rating. He left with the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp, and Davey O’Brien. Plus, he earned All-American honors and the SEC Player of the Year Award.

Honorable mention:

Cam Newton
Johnny Manziel
Colt McCoy
Sam Bradford
Peyton Manning
Andrew Luck
Robert Griffin III
Jameis Winston
AJ McCarron

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