Luke led his team to victory in a semi-final playoff game earlier tonight. Seems to have great accuracy!

B.A. Bearacus;842233573 said:

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Luke led his team to victory in an semi-final playoff game earlier tonight. Seems to have great accuracy!

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1. High school playoff game on Monday night?
2. Championship game on Friday? 3 days to practice?
3. Undefeated team gives up a 77 spot? Did coach Buh drive down to Arizona to help out?
4. 26 of 30 for 541 and 9 TDs? In a semi final playoff game? Was the opponent a school for the blind or deaf or amputees? 20 yds per completion? A TD every 3 passes?

I guess this kid is good but if this is the level of competition I'll believe it when I see it. I mean this stuff just sounds ridiculous.

B.A. Bearacus;842233573 said:

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Luke led his team to victory in an semi-final playoff game earlier tonight. Seems to have great accuracy!

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Those numbers are hilarious. :rollinglaugh:

Wasn't his competition and league one of the main reasons he wasn't rated particularly high to begin with? I remember Dilfer or someone mentioning this as the biggest reason he wasn't being taken seriously.

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"I had all day back there to throw the football," Rubenzer said. "I think I got pressure once or twice. I was just part of a great team effort."

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He'll get pressured a lot more than that behind our line...

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But it was Rubenzer making it all happen for Saguaro. He is now less than 100 yards from going over the 4,000-yard mark in passing this season and has thrown 58 touchdown passes to go along with only three interceptions.

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Now that's news I can use! :beer:

32-45-477-5-1

Can't wait to have him here

Feldman is suitably impressed:


Bruce Feldman ‏@BFeldmanCBS
More video game-like stats for #Cal QB commit @lukerubenzer7 in AZ state playoffs: 25-29, 547 yds, NINE TDs, ZERO INTs

http://www.sports360az.com/2013/11/rubenzer-air-show-takes-sting-scorpions/

Wow! Rubenzer posted those unreal numbers against a 12-0 team supposedly with one of the best Ds in the state. Goff's days starting might be over since Rubenzer is SD's first QB recruit. And it may explain why SD is not putting any effort into keeping Kline happy.

Can he go 26 for 30 in the classroom, too?

even before you posted that about the opposing team, I was still thinking-this is the playoffs, he isn't playing the league bottom of the barrel...

Heck, I'd take 15 for 30 in the classroom ... if that's a "passing" grade, he attends classses, and graduates.

82gradDLSdad;842233577 said:

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1. High school playoff game on Monday night?
2. Championship game on Friday? 3 days to practice?
3. Undefeated team gives up a 77 spot? Did coach Buh drive down to Arizona to help out?
4. 26 of 30 for 541 and 9 TDs? In a semi final playoff game? Was the opponent a school for the blind or deaf or amputees? 20 yds per completion? A TD every 3 passes?

I guess this kid is good but if this is the level of competition I'll believe it when I see it. I mean this stuff just sounds ridiculous.

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Game was supposed to be on Friday but was postponed due to weather. Apparently it was a controversial decision as Rubenzer and his twitter buddies got "let us play" trending in Arizona. Social media geek out.

dimitrig;842233595 said:

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32-45-477-5-1

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Pull Goff's scholly, too.

My cousin who lives in Scottsdale--along with a friend who is a HS football coach and former D2 QB--watched Rubenzer play in person last night. They were both blown away by Rubenzer's phenomenal, off-the-charts performance. Here is an article:

http://www.aia365.com/insiders/dketchum/3782/rubenzer-throws-nine-td-passes-saguaro-rips-desert-edge

It would be great to get him in for the spring like Goff. As SD's first qb recruit I could see him getting a fair look going into fall camp if he gets to participate in spring ball.

Most of Goff's shortcomings can be attributed to the poor O-line play, but the one element lacking from his game that Rubernzer could provide is a true running threat.

KegBear83;842233626 said:

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Can he go 26 for 30 in the classroom, too?

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I watched a 2012 highlight clip ... he can move, he's dangerous in the open field, 20-, 30-, 40-yard runs. But yes, what was the competition level. Then again, Marc Hicks came from the Sac / Yuba High school leagues, and lit up Cal as a Freshman.

Tedhead94;842233582 said:

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Wasn't his competition and league one of the main reasons he wasn't rated particularly high to begin with? I remember Dilfer or someone mentioning this as the biggest reason he wasn't being taken seriously.

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See Best, Jahvid.

Salesian High School
Div 5

MathTeacherMike;842233690 said:

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It would be great to get him in for the spring like Goff. As SD's first qb recruit I could see him getting a fair look going into fall camp if he gets to participate in spring ball.

Most of Goff's shortcomings can be attributed to the poor O-line play, but the one element lacking from his game that Rubernzer could provide is a true running threat.

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Something tells me that as Dykes' first QB recruit he'll get more than a "fair" look in the Fall. I anticipate a much shorter leash for Goff and that he'll be inserted at the soonest justifiable opportunity.

KegBear83;842233626 said:

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Can he go 26 for 30 in the classroom, too?

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He got offers from Columbia and all 3 service academies, according to the other site. Academics are not an issue at all.

OTOH, the lack of offers from other AQ schools is somewhat concerning.

BerlinerBaer;842233850 said:

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He got offers from Columbia and all 3 service academies, according to the other site. Academics are not an issue at all.

OTOH, the lack of offers from other AQ schools is somewhat concerning.

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Columbia? Jeez, that's worrying

Rubenzer's high school (Saguaro) plays in Division III.

Arizona has five divisions (Division I is the highest) so the competition could be better and it could be worse.

Rubenzer was rated the #2 high school QB in Arizona behind Kyle Allen who committed to Texas A&M, turning down offers from Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State in the process. Allen was an Elite 11 QB and very highly regarded yet his Division I team was seeded #13 in the playoffs and lost 56-10 to the #4 seed in the first round. [Kyle Allen was also offered by Cal, UCLA, Arizona, ASU, Colorado, and Oregon State among others.]

Rubenzer didn't get any other good scholarship offers, primarily because he is just 6 feet tall.

The #3 Arizona QB (Zach Werlinger) didn't get any scholarship offers at all.

Points being:

1. Arizona high school QBs are pretty weak overall

2. Division III is quite far below Division I (look at Kyle Allen's stats in comparison)

3. Don't put too much stock in high school stats or single game results

I hate to say it, but I think Rubenzer will be a practice player.

^ Rubenzer is 6" with cleats on a good day.

His accuracy was above average compared to all the elite 11 QBs at their camp, and he wasn't able to show off one of his best attributes...his wheels.

His HS installed the TFS this year.

This is Franklin's first hand-picked QB at Cal. He went out of his way to get this guy, in some random Div in Arizona.

I am optimistic about Rubenzer coming to Cal and also performing well.

'36-24-36? Ha ha ha, only if she's 5'3" '

tenplay;842233615 said:

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Wow! Rubenzer posted those unreal numbers against a 12-0 team supposedly with one of the best Ds in the state. Goff's days starting might be over since Rubenzer is SD's first QB recruit. And it may explain why SD is not putting any effort into keeping Kline happy.

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Bingo!
Kline may be better than Goff, but I'd be nervous about Rub. He will be the reason, if any, that Kline transfers.

82gradDLSdad;842233577 said:

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1. High school playoff game on Monday night?
2. Championship game on Friday? 3 days to practice?
3. Undefeated team gives up a 77 spot? Did coach Buh drive down to Arizona to help out?
4. 26 of 30 for 541 and 9 TDs? In a semi final playoff game? Was the opponent a school for the blind or deaf or amputees? 20 yds per completion? A TD every 3 passes?

I guess this kid is good but if this is the level of competition I'll believe it when I see it. I mean this stuff just sounds ridiculous.

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There is only one team in the Pac 12 likely to be this generous. Oh wait...

Davidson;842233940 said:

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^ Rubenzer is 6" with cleats on a good day.

His accuracy was above average compared to all the elite 11 QBs at their camp, and he wasn't able to show off one of his best attributes...his wheels.

His HS installed the TFS this year.

This is Franklin's first hand-picked QB at Cal. He went out of his way to get this guy, in some random Div in Arizona.

I am optimistic about Rubenzer coming to Cal and also performing well.

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I hate to ask, not wanting to jinx us, but, is Rubenzer still solid for Cal? MB? Anyone?

KegBear83;842233626 said:

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Can he go 26 for 30 in the classroom, too?

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During the 11's, it was stated that Luke was carrying a 4.3 GPA!

It will be neat to see if and how his game translates to the Pac-12, and the TFS, as run by the man himself.

There are some who say, like dimitrig, that he might not be the answer at QB. I was speaking with someone who felt that if he sees the field at this level, it might be on D.

He looked good in the 11's so I look forward to seeing what he can do...

Cal89;842234655 said:

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During the 11's, it was stated that Luke was carrying a 4.3 GPA!

It will be neat to see if and how his game translates to the Pac-12, and the TFS, as run by the man himself.

There are some who say, like dimitrig, that he might not be the answer at QB. I was speaking with someone who felt that if he sees the field at this level, it might be on D.

He looked good in the 11's so I look forward to seeing what he can do...

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Rubenzer adds a dimension that was missing in this year's offense.....a QB that could run and hurt the defense. I am also looking forward to seeing what he can do.....my feeling is his presence potentially could open up the whole field for the offense providing better running and passing lanes. I think Dykes and Franklin are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Rubenzer.....a QB who better fits their system.

For why? Was Jahvid unrated as a junior by some services?? I remember him being 4* across the board as a senior at least.

Davidson;842233940 said:

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^ Rubenzer is 6" with cleats on a good day.

His accuracy was above average compared to all the elite 11 QBs at their camp, and he wasn't able to show off one of his best attributes...his wheels.

His HS installed the TFS this year.

This is Franklin's first hand-picked QB at Cal. He went out of his way to get this guy, in some random Div in Arizona.

I am optimistic about Rubenzer coming to Cal and also performing well.

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How is his accuracy on the move? If he didn't get to showcase his wheels at Elite 11 then I'm assuming his solid accuracy was while staying within the pocket.

For all you guys worrying about Stars, stop it. For the QB position, a lot of it is based on hitting some metrics. How tall are you? Do you have a cannon for an arm? Do you look the part? What league do you play in? etc etc.

jus sayin

Johnny football - 3 stars - http://rivals.yahoo.com/tamu/football/recruiting/player-Johnny-Manziel-89597
Marcus Mariota - 3 stars - http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Marcus-Mariota-109435
Russell Wilson - 2 stars - http://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Russell-Wilson-45472

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Luke-Rubenzer-132136

Has TF ever and utilized such a mobile QB before?

I too like the idea very much, but as I've said before, I really hope that TF would not try to make him what he is not and mute his dynamic style...