Shades of Clausen

[lukeneyland]

Does anyone else see a bit of Casey Clausen in JG? To me ( at least from what I remember I was really young when Casey played) they both have a similar on the field presence and skill set. I really think if JG gets anywhere close to adequate pass protection that he could become one of the better QB's in the conference.

 

[millst987]

Not at all actually

 

[Orange Swagger]

No Clausen had icewater running in his veins. But also had a great line in front of him. And as far as QBs in this conference JG would be at the bottom third.

 

[TheDeeble]

Nothing from JG reminds me of Casey Clausen.

 

[DownTheField]

JG lost on the road...so, no

 

[tumscalcium]

Clausen lost like 1 SEC road game.

 

[DeltaVol05]

Does he do the high knees when he runs?

 

[lukeneyland]

Maybe I'm nuts then hahaha

 

[photovol]

Claussen was one of the toughest QB’s to ever play at UT, he was tough as nails and the team played hard for him.

 

[illinoisvolfan1]

Nope. Maybe in toughness but no other way.

 

[Roustabout]

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[GAVol]

No way to make much of a comparison right now. He's probably got a bigger arm than Clausen ever had, but CC just knew where to go with the ball and made plays. Having Stallworth, Washington and Witten on the other end of the throws didn't hurt either.

 

[feathersax]

My first memory of Casey was when as a freshman against Alabama his helmet was knocked off & he continued to scramble, hitting a receiver then getting decked. Knew no fear.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

My first memory of Casey was when as a freshman against Alabama his helmet was knocked off & he continued to scramble, hitting a receiver then getting decked. Knew no fear.

True Ice Man, he was that for sure.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

In toughness there may be a similarity, I noticed JG has done better once he gets hit a time or 2. I remember us playing Florida down there when Clausen was QB and early on Casey wasn't in rhythm very well and he got blasted on the sideline, should have been a late hit but it wasn't called. That got Casey fired up and he proceeded to go off on the gator defense with a great day and vol victory. Casey was great when the game was on the line.

 

[bigorangecrush89]

Does anyone else see a bit of Casey Clausen in JG? To me ( at least from what I remember I was really young when Casey played) they both have a similar on the field presence and skill set. I really think if JG gets anywhere close to adequate pass protection that he could become one of the better QB's in the conference.

Not in the slightest, no.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

No. Clausen had a much, much, much better team around him. I think JG has better arm talent than Clausen. But the difference in talent around these guys is not even comparable.

 

[joevol33]

No offense op, but no.

 

[VolForLife83]

It's probably been that long since we've had a guy stand in the pocket and make plays.



Well Bray, but it seems just as long

 

[DownTheField]

Does he do the high knees when he runs?

Lol...it always looked to me like he was running with flippers on. But I never cared. Results.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Rick Clausen....maybe

 

[DownTheField]

No. Clausen had a much, much, much better team around him. I think JG has better arm talent than Clausen. But the difference in talent around these guys is not even comparable.

JG definitely has better stare-down talent.

 

[Glocker_Alum_2005]

So just judging potential, JG similar to Shuler?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It's probably been that long since we've had a guy stand in the pocket and make plays.



Well Bray, but it seems just as long

Could you imagine Bray with the teams Clausen had? He would probably have shattered Peytons records.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

So just judging potential, JG similar to Shuler?

Possible. But likely will never fully realize that potential.