Midseason New Jersey Quarterback of the Year Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With just over half the season past, it is time that we look at some of the top quarterback play from across our great, Garden State. Below you will breakout candidates and a brief case as to why they deserve to be the top player at their position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1295981"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e3a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 120-171 (70%), 2836 yards, 31 TD, 4 Int, 1 rush TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Game: </strong>25-33, 608 yards, 7 TD, 0 Int @ Mt. Zion Prep (MD)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>18-26, 372 yards, 4 TD, 2 Int @ Avon Old Farms (CT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Leads in all major quarterback categories by wide margin</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>All 6 games played have been on the road; only 1 game played in state</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays a national schedule</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Unfamiliar opponents due to out of state schedule</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>At a 5-year prep school, may have re-classed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Loaded at skill positions, school recruits on a national level</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513519"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e3fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 117-193 (61%), 1569 yards, 19 TD, 5 Int</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Game: </strong>16-25, 267 yards, 5 TD, 0 Int vs. Matawan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>22-24, 222 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int @ Ocean Township</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavily reliant on passing game. Only 393 rushing yards as a team</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Seems to be elevating the play of a sophomore receiver who is breaking out</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Averages nearly 13.5 yards per completion</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Weak schedule. Opponents have a 48.63 OSI</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wins are a bit tighter than you would like</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Clear, favorite target. 44 receptions have gone to one receiver</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1048181"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 116-163 (71%), 1510 yards, 19 TD, 4 Int</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Game: </strong>22-26, 375 yards, 4 TD, 1 Int vs. Roxbury</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>23-36, 174 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int vs. Montville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely high completion percentage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Above average schedule. OSI at 54.81</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had one poor game. Has been on fire ever since.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Spreads the ball around. Six targets with 10+ receptions, no one with more than 18.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strong team. Strength Index of 80.45</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Other than their one loss, have not won a game by less than 14 points</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a complimentary ground game, team not overly reliant on him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933995"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e49b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 88-147 (60%), 1330 yards, 19 TD, 4 Int, 2 rush TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Game: </strong>19-26, 372 yards, 4 TD @ Madison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>9-19, 97 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int, 10 rushes, 67 yards, 1 TD vs. Weequahic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Seasoned, 3-year starter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very tough schedule. OSI of 65.63</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Out-produces ground game by nearly 3:1 in terms of yardage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very strong team. Strength Index of 86.39</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Group I school</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Works ball to just two targets that have totaled 67 receptions</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190937"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e4df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 78-113 (59%), 1323 yards, 18 TD, 3 Int, 1 rush TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Game: </strong>12-18, 239 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int vs. Irvington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>16-25, 181 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int vs. Phillipsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>College-ready body with solid arm.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strong pedigree. Was a transfer from a non-public school.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Knows how to score. Has accounted for 20 of his teams 28 touchdowns. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strong team. Strength Index of 81.06</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Slightly weak schedule. OSI of 47.97.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a favorite target that has Group of 4 college offers.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two losses on schedule thus far, both by teams that were arguably considered better.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212405"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e523"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 89-157 (57%), 1304 yards, 17 TD, 6 Int, 33 carries, 217 yards, 5 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Game: </strong>16-20, 339 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int, 1 rush TD @ Moore Catholic (NY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>14-26, 153 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int, 8 rushes, 87 yards, 1 TD vs. Delbarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Highly athletic quarterback. Very good throwing on the run.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>More of a dual-threat quarterback than the others and than he leads on</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A true scorer. Has personally accounted for 22 of his team's 25 offensive scores this season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Three losses are all against in-state, non-public schools - his direct competition</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Second-weakest OSI in Non-public, Group A bracket at 58.89</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e564"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 83-131 (63%), 1427 yards, 17 TD, 3 Int, 35 carries, 225 yards, 2 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Best Game: </strong>14-19, 270 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int @ Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>13-26, 215 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int, 7 rushes, 103 yards, 1 TD @ Cardinal Hayes (NY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very refined quarterback. Quick release. Gets the ball to his playmakers quickly and lets them work. Rankings indicate this.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Most difficult schedule of all Non-public, Group B teams with an OSI of 77.65</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Balanced offense. Has only passed for roughly 300 yards more than the team has rushed; thrown 5 more touchdowns than the team rushing touchdown total.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays on a loaded team with at least 3 FBS skill players with offers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays on a team with an extremely high Strength Index of 92.34</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Four blowout victories hurt him statistically</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910875"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6707f3206e5b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Season Stats:</strong> 81-117 (69%), 1156 yards, 17 TD, 6 Int, 1 rush TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Best Game: </strong>12-20, 223 yards, 5 TD, 1 Int vs. Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Worst Game: </strong>7-14, 151 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int, 1 rush TD at Williamstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case For: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Difficult schedule with an OSI of 77.1</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Blown out every opponent. Only one game has been within 14 points</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big wins include vs. St. Augustine and at Millville</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Best football may be ahead of him. Still a sophomore and a two-year starter.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Case Against: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays on a loaded team with at least 3 FBS skill players with offers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays on a team with an extremely high Strength Index of 104.38</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>For as dominant as they are, statistically you would like to see more personal production </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->