Who's the Best QB in the SEC?

Linkovich · 11-27-2009, 09:58 AM

I usually don't post Low articles, but this one was good. I couldn't get the graph with the stats to copy, but I'll just go ahead and tell you that Mallett is on top. Discuss.

Who's the best quarterback in the SEC? - SEC Blog - ESPN

Who's the best quarterback in the SEC?

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By Chris Low

Who’s the best quarterback in the SEC?

There are all sorts of variables to consider when you set out to answer that question, but the best place to start is how a guy has fared against SEC competition.

That said, we've pulled out the numbers of the SEC starting quarterbacks in league games. Only the quarterbacks who started more than half the games are included, which eliminates Kentucky’s Mike Hartline.

Vanderbilt’s Larry Smith was injured in the fifth game, and Mackenzi Adams finished the season for the Commodores.

A few things of interest when you’re looking at these numbers:

Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett, Tennessee’s Jonathan Crompton, South Carolina’s Stephen Garcia and LSU’s Jordan Jefferson have all gone against both the Alabama and Florida defenses, the top two ranked defenses in the country.

Florida’s Tim Tebow has eight rushing touchdowns to lead all quarterbacks and has also rushed for 532 yards in SEC games. That said, only Auburn’s Chris Todd (four), Mississippi State’s Tyson Lee (three) and Smith (two) have thrown fewer touchdowns this season in SEC games than Tebow’s seven.

Georgia’s Joe Cox has thrown the most touchdowns (17), but he’s also thrown the second most interceptions (11). Ole Miss’ Jevan Snead has thrown the most interceptions (12).

The best touchdown-to-interception ratios belong to Mallett, Alabama’s Greg McElroy and Crompton, in that order. Mallett has 15 touchdowns and four interceptions. McElroy has nine touchdowns and three interceptions, and Crompton has 13 touchdowns and five interceptions. All three players still have one more SEC game remaining this week.

Mallett, who has 1,962 yards passing against SEC defenses, should surpass the 2,000-yard mark Saturday against LSU.

Of the guys who’ve played at least seven games, Snead has the lowest completion percentage (51.5).

So, who’s the best quarterback in the SEC? Make up your own mind, but here are the hard numbers (Quarterbacks are listed in order of passing yardage in SEC play):

RebelFan4Life · 11-27-2009, 10:03 AM

Tebow

Linkovich · 11-27-2009, 10:09 AM

I should have added "This Year."

RebelFan4Life · 11-27-2009, 10:18 AM

If you're trying to prove Mallett is the best you're wasting your time. He has the best stats. Best QB overall? Who i'd take to have in a SECCG? Tebow all day.

But best stat wise. Mallett definitely

11-27-2009, 10:49 AM		#9 (permalink)
	The Fishonater JeSuS RoCkS!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Twin Pines Posts: 1,118 High Fived: 309 in 191 posts Given High Fives: 445 Rep Power: 1469
Mallet is the best statistical QB and maybe the best, but If I'm startin a new team and I get to take the best players from all the other teams and put them on mine, I'm taking Tebow at QB. Basically it's like comparing Peyton Manning and Drew Brees... Drew has better everything on paper but If I had to have one quarterback lead my team down the field when I need it I'm taking Peyton Manning all day. Actually that comparison sucked but I'm comparing Leadership and stats.. Along with agreement, for some reason you can say "I would have to take Peyton Manning. Why? I don't know but there's just somethin about him I tell you what..."
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11-27-2009, 05:30 PM		#10 (permalink)
	kinfolk41684 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Caledonia, MS Age: 25 Posts: 1,278 High Fived: 73 in 48 posts Given High Fives: 43 Rep Power: 195
Jevan Snead is by far the best QB in the SEC........................... at throwing picks. Hope he is halfway consistent at receptions tomorrow morning!!!!
Ole Miss - Cotton Bowl Champs Two Years in a row!!!!!

11-27-2009, 05:31 PM		#11 (permalink)
	kinfolk41684 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Caledonia, MS Age: 25 Posts: 1,278 High Fived: 73 in 48 posts Given High Fives: 43 Rep Power: 195
Mallet is fo real cuz!!!!
Ole Miss - Cotton Bowl Champs Two Years in a row!!!!!

11-27-2009, 06:53 PM		#15 (permalink)
	GatorHater24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens Posts: 1,324 High Fived: 290 in 192 posts Given High Fives: 256 Rep Power: 501
Is the Heisman awarded to great leaders, or the people with the stats? I know this is off topic but I just think its funny that Tebow won the Heisman in 2007 with his stats, not leadership (9-4) and now that he doesn't have the stats, him being a great leader makes up for that? Tebow is the best in the SEC, but I am just confused as to how he is still a top Heisman contender And I am sure the stats he does have, have nothing to do with having the best O-line in the country......they need to get more credit that they are getting IMO. But still, you can't find a better leader in the country right now

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11-27-2009, 10:18 AM		#4 (permalink)
	RebelFan4Life Isaiah 40:31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,797 High Fived: 230 in 189 posts Given High Fives: 337 Rep Power: 1634
If you're trying to prove Mallett is the best you're wasting your time. He has the best stats. Best QB overall? Who i'd take to have in a SECCG? Tebow all day. But best stat wise. Mallett definitely

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