boyd,
The problem is that there are maybe 10 QBs a year that fit that criteria for a BCS program. Should we offer those guys and take them if they want to commit to CU? Absolutely.
But when you get past that, you have two options to consider. You can either focus on getting really polished guys who had great high school coaching but also have limited upside (Cody is a good example). Or you can focus on a more raw prospect who has the measurables (size, arm strength, etc.) that give him an extremely high ceiling if you can develop him. I prefer the latter, assuming we don't land a blue chip.
And, honestly, Dillon is an example of the latter.
Regarding Novak, it will be interesting to see how his summer and senior year go. Last year, he altered his body because he was seen as overweight and slow as a sophomore. He got skinny and cut about a half second off his 40 time. Unfortunately, he seemed to lose some strength and ability to stand up in the pocket to less than adequate blocking... and his play suffered. I saw him in person at one of last year's practices and I can tell you that he absolutely passes the eyeball test. He's at least 6'5", has huge hands and probably has a size 16 shoe. He could play at 240 lbs and look thin once he's in a college training program.
Right now, there are eleven 4* and 5* uncommitted QBs in the West (including Texas) based on the Rivals database:
Max Browne (WA) 5* - CU offer
Cooper Bateman (UT) 4* - CU offer
Hayden Rettig (CA) 4*
Troy Williams (CA) 4*
JT Barrett (TX) 4*
Kenny Hill (TX) 4*
Cody Thomas (TX) 4*
Brandon Cox (CA) 4*
Jarrett Solomon (NV) 4* - CU offer
Tyler Bruggman (AZ) 4*
Sefo Liufau (WA) 4*
I'd assume there are a couple more that CU has scouted and the coaches are very high on, so let's say that we have a board stacked with a Top 5. If we miss on those guys, then Novak (assuming he's not considered among our blue chip targets) is likely to be among the top targets from the next group.
but he is actually a little taller. MtnBuff, perfect way to explain how some players are preceived on being either good or bad based on their supporting cast. Bottom line, at any position that you play, if you have the technique, skills, and the size, any kid that is coachable will be able to play at a high level when given the chance. Some kids are viewed as sleepers when they first come out, then suddenly burst on the scene when they are given the reigns and get an opportunity to show what they can do in the right situation.
