Most people outside of the Nebraska fan base are not going to know who this kid is. Joe Ganz, is the starting Quarterback for Nebraska. Joe Ganz is the single game record holder in 4 different passing categories (yards – 510, completions – 30, Touchdowns – 7, Touchdown to Interceptions ratio – 7 to 0.) Currently a Redshirt Junior, Ganz makes one wonder, what could have been. Ganz not only makes the fans wonder, but the coaching staff. With the current regime all but fired, could Ganz have single handedly saved their jobs, dignity and reputations had he been the full-time starter? Or did the extensive relationship Callahan had with Sam Keller’s father play a larger role than we thought?
In the two games that Ganz has started, he as 11 TDs and 4 INTs; in the 9 games Sam Keller has started, he has 14 TDs and 9 INTs. The major difference the average fan will see is the overall athletic difference in the two QBs. Ganz faster, more mobile, the Brett Farve like Gun-Slinger. Keller, the strong arm, picturesque statue in the pocket, a-la Dan Marino. Now what the average fan might not see is the difference in the heads of each player. Ganz, confident in going down field, trying to fit throws in a small window and knowing where all the receivers are. Keller, the consummate check-down QB, nervous to throw down field and unable to make plays with his feet.
Under Keller, Marlon Lucky was the leading receiver with 67 receptions, 21 more than Mo Purify who is the second leading receiver. Under Ganz, Purify has 13 receptions, 245 yards receiving and 3 TDs. Under Ganz, Franz Hardy and Terrance Nunn have TD receptions. Under Ganz, Nebraska offense looks as it was advertised 4 years ago. Under Ganz, Callahan might have a job next year.
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