Texas A&M OC Bobby Petrino ranked as one of the Top 15 quarterback developers
The “quarterback guru” stamp in college football has been passed around cyclically as the position has progressed due to prospects already possessing the arm talent and duel-threat ability in droves. However, coaching still matters more than talent alone, as the game continues to speed up year after year.
Last week, 247Sports analyst Clint Brewster compiled a list of who he believes are the top developers in the D1 ranks, rankings the Top 15 quarterback developers entering the 2023 college football season.
While USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley is the clear No.1 QB “whisperer” after producing three Heisman-winning quarterbacks in the last decade, Texas A&M offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino found himself ranked No.11 due to his exemplary career as one of the top offensive minds in the game. With a coaching career that spans 40 years, Petrino’s time as the Head Coach of Louisville is highlighted by quarterback Lamar Jackson’s Heisman-winning 2016 campaign while also coaching former Arizona quarterback Jake Plummer during his 1993 freshman season.
Top 15 QB developers currently in CFB ranked
Lincoln Riley
Jeff Tedford
Jim Harbaugh
Chip Kelly
Ryan Day
Josh Heupel
Jimbo Fisher
Steve Sarkisian
Phil Longo
Tyson Helton
Bobby Petrino
Lane Kiffin
Kliff Kingsbury
Jeff Brohm
Garrett RileyWho's missing?
— Clint Brewster (@clintbrew247) June 26, 2023
In his illustrious career, Petrino’s offenses have averaged at least 400 yards in 16-of-20 seasons and 30 points per game in 15 seasons, while his teams have eclipsed the 500-yard and 40-point thresholds five and three times.
Looking to take on the challenge of helping sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman reach his full potential in 2023, Texas A&M’s 2022 offense ranked No. 101 nationally in scoring offense at 22.8 points per game, so yes, Petrino’s offensive acumen should provide a notable boost to one of the blandest offenses College Football had to offer last season.
It’s hard to judge how fast the transition will take, but for Aggie fans who expect immediate results from Petrino’s arrival, give it time because the roster is much too talented not to improve significantly under Bobby Petrino’s guidance as he’s done throughout his entire career.
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