Best QB passer in App State football history?

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by Stonewall » Thu Aug 21, 2025 8:02 pm

David Reaves may have been the best pure passer to come through the program. AE was the best QB . JM told me he was the best decision maker he ever coached or saw on the field. He was certainly a gifted athlete and his decision making put him in a different league.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by BUTCH1991 » Thu Aug 21, 2025 8:26 pm

Richie Williams should definitely be on the list somewhere.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by Apptiger » Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:36 pm

Not sure I'd put him at the top of the list but surprised no one has mentioned Steve Brown yet. There was a time when he and Ric Beasley were pure magic. He was a bit of a fearless gunslinger and a little sloppy with the ball at times but man....Think it was 1978 or 79. I remember we used to score points, lots of points and still find ways to lose close games.
And not sure if AE was the best pure passer we ever had but he was easily the best QB.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by Cro-Magnon App » Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:55 pm

3rd and long was a great situation for us with AE. You knew we were going to have a big play.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by ObjectiveApp » Fri Aug 22, 2025 7:06 am

Steve Brown threw the ball out not the wishbone with 5 lineman .Rick Beasley was a heck of a target. I believe the offensive Co-;ordinator was HOF coach Fisher Deberry. I grew up not far from the stadium and people were giving away tickets then so I'd get to go but otherwise I had to listen to it on WATA 1450 in Boone. FM was just starting to take on.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by fjblair » Fri Aug 22, 2025 8:36 am

The greatest QB, the toughest QB and the best college player I have ever seen is Armanti Edwards, but I would not argue about the ranking any of those listed here. They are all deserving, and it's quite subjective. I do agree that Cadet was the best athlete.
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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by ObjectiveApp » Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:03 am

Steve Brown threw the ball out not the wishbone with 5 lineman .Rick Beasley was a heck of a target. I believe the offensive Co-;ordinator was HOF coach Fisher Deberry. I grew up not far from the stadium and people were giving away tickets then so I'd get to go but otherwise I had to listen to it on WATA 1450 in Boone. FM was just starting to take on.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by rbarthle17 » Fri Aug 22, 2025 10:42 am

Joe Burchette would like a word. 😉

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by Bigdaddyg1 » Fri Aug 22, 2025 12:00 pm

All interesting takes. What’s the criteria? Completion percentage,wins, eyeball? Some like to go with, could play in any era at any level. I like the eyeball test and for certain athletes I simply say, that dude is/was special. AE overall the best, lots of great athletes and a handful of really good passers.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by Stonewall » Fri Aug 22, 2025 12:33 pm

Brownie was tough as nails. Over achieving , decent athleticism . And remains a close friend. Beasley had hands as good as anyone along with crisp routes and surprising speed. He was SoCon athlete of the year for football and track.

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Re: Best QB passer in App State football history?

Post by Bootsy » Fri Aug 22, 2025 1:58 pm

I look at it like this: how many players have there been in the sporting world where a big smile crosses your face anytime you watch the pull off amazing feats?

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you can’t help but shake your head and laugh when watching film of players like Jordan, Brady, Gretzky, Curry, Mahomes, etc. do their thing.

We’ve had some amazing QBs at App, but only one is worthy of inclusion in the above category…and we all know who it is.

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