So it's been a little over a week since BYU nation began the great QB debate, Jake Heaps or Riley Nelson. It seems that a large portion of fans think Riley is a much better option than Jake, chanting his name at the Utah State game to get him put in the game. It seemed quite obvious to me that Riley would start this game against San Jose State.
Really, the only thing Riley adds to the game is his ability to run. He is just as inconsistent (if not more so) of a passer as Jake Heaps is, throwing two interceptions (almost three) this game. His running ability though does do a lot for the game, giving the ability to pick up 5+ yards running when his receivers get covered and getting him to move the pocket and give more time for plays to develop and get open receivers.
I think though that the biggest difference is not in these stats, unlike baseball, football is much more of an emotional game. Think of it this way, Heaps, the sophomore going deep to the freshman Apo. On the other hand you have Nelson, the junior going deep to the senior Jacobsen. leadership is everything and the players respect their elders.
I think Riley will continue to start our games. I think Jake will get time to play in the 3rd and 4th quarters in the games against Idaho State and New Mexico State, (and maybe Idaho). And he will continue to improve and in the future Heaps will be the great BYU quarterback that has been expected of him.
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