ACC Football: Ranking the quarterbacks for the 2015 season
Sep 6, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Matt Johns (15) prepares to throw the ball as Richmond Spiders defensive lineman Evan Kelly (90) chases in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Related: Virginia Season Preview and Prediction
Virginia was competitive in all but two of their seven losses. In the losses that Johns participated, he was sparingly used making the case that the offense should run through him and his arm this season. Which isn’t a bad idea. His arm is well above average but just lacked the fortitude needed to push through the adversity.
What he has going for him is his size. In a quarterback, you want someone who is 6-foot 5-inches and is able to look over the defensive line, and that is exactly what he provides.
Johns should improve upon his numbers from last season with continued polish and awareness of the defensive formation. Turn a few of those interceptions into receptions and you can really set your team up for success.
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Matt Johns
Quarterback, Virginia
- 2014 stats: 89/162 passing, 1,109 yards, 8 touchdowns and 5 interceptions
- 22 rushes, 107 yards and 1 touchdown
The drama in Hoo-ville is over. Greyson Lambert is out after transferring to Georgia amid the announcement of Matt Johns winning the starting position in the spring, and Johns can’t be any more pleased. Now is the time for him to make his mark in Charlottesville.
If he is going to make any strides towards becoming a solid option for the Cavaliers, it has to be now. The one aspect of his game that should cement his status as the starter is the ability to connect on big plays. Seven times last season Johns converted a pass of at least 30 yards. He only attempted 162 passes and his touchdown to interception ratio was poor, but he has the make-up to turn the page in 2015.
Related: Virginia Season Preview and Prediction
Virginia was competitive in all but two of their seven losses. In the losses that Johns participated, he was sparingly used making the case that the offense should run through him and his arm this season. Which isn’t a bad idea. His arm is well above average but just lacked the fortitude needed to push through the adversity.
What he has going for him is his size. In a quarterback, you want someone who is 6-foot 5-inches and is able to look over the defensive line, and that is exactly what he provides.
Johns should improve upon his numbers from last season with continued polish and awareness of the defensive formation. Turn a few of those interceptions into receptions and you can really set your team up for success.
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