Who are your top five QBs in Cornhusker history?

Frazier. Gill, Crouch, Tagged, and yes...Raiola. Guy is just so smooth, accurate and poised.
Before Dylan's Husker career is over, he'll be pressing for the top of the list. But -- as Coach Rhule would say -- he's gotta work for it first. :) ;)

When the position is "QB," the natural reaction is to rack our brains for the best pass/run threats we've had over the years.

But in my mind, the top five has to go to 'Ballers,' field generals who oozed confidence and had their teammates rallying behind them. That's why Turner Gill, Jerry Tagge, and Tommie Frazier immediately come to mind. But it's impossible to ignore a Heisman Trophy winner so Eric Crouch makes my list too.

But my last finalist hasn't gotten any attention in this thread. At first glance, it's understandable. He was FAR from being the most athletic QB we've had....and he was a juco transfer....and played for a coach we all hated. But, in my opinion, the kid was one hell of a baller: Zac Taylor.

The fact that he's gone on to become a respected NFL head coach speaks volumes about his drive and determination. If you need proof, I submit the way Zac led the Huskers on a last-minute drive to beat Texas A&M -- on the road -- in THAT environment -- as my evidence. That was Joe Montana-level stuff.
 
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Honors & Awards

  • Eight-Round Draft Pick, 1972 NFL Draft (Baltimore)
  • 1970 Honorable Mention All-American
  • 1970 Second-Team All-Big 8 (UPI)
  • 1970 Honorable Mention All-Big 8 (AP)
  • 1970 Nebraska Back-of-the-Week (Kansas, Colorado)
  • 1969 Honorable Mention All-Big 8 (AP)
1971 (Senior)

Brownson's play helped Nebraska field a 12-0 record and their second straight National Championship over national power Alabama. Brownson had many snaps throughout the 1971 season. Finishing the season with 133 passing yards throwing for 1 TD with a percentage of .410. Brownson also ran for 84 yards with 4 rushing TD's concluding his senior season.
 
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Frazier. Gill, Crouch, Tagged, and yes...Raiola. Guy is just so smooth, accurate and poised. There is no way he doesn't make us better when it's all said and done.
Wow 5 games in and already anointed one of the 5 best QBs in HUSKER history. Not sure I agree with that but to each their own.
 
Wow 5 games in and already anointed one of the 5 best QBs in HUSKER history. Not sure I agree with that but to each their own.

Yes. If one can't see the "it" factor already...isn't truly seeing the quality this kid will unleash. The guy is as cool as a cucumber...one of if not the main attributes to having a great QB.

I'm not the "I told you so" type, just saying that I don't need to get soaked outdoors to know it's raining. Unless Dr. Fumbles is peeing on me from the roof. :)
 
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My FIRST Husker crush.
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Yes. If one can't see the "it" factor already...isn't truly seeing the quality this kid will unleash. The guy is as cool as a cucumber...one of if not the main attributes to having a great QB.

I'm not the "I told you so" type, just saying that I don't need to get soaked outdoors to know it's raining. Unless Dr. Fumbles is peeing on me from the roof. :)

Like everyone on this forum, I am desperately hoping Dylan will be in my top 5 by the end of his career. For reference sake, after 5 games (particularly the games against Washington and K-State), Taylor Martinez would have made all our top 5’s.
 
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Frost can't get any love after getting another MNC - which I get - he burned a lot of goodwill as HC of the Huskers. Frost was a good QB but I am fine leaving him out of the Top 5.
 
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