In today's edition of the IDS, I called IU quarterback Ben Chappell an "average Big Ten quarterback" and said he didn't look like he belonged on the same field as the Illinois defense.
My justification for calling Chappell average is I believe there are five Big Ten QBs -- Terrelle Pryor, Scott Tolzien, Ricky Stanzi, Kirk Cousins and Denard Robinson -- who are better than he is.
As I continue to think more about it, however, I wonder how much of Chappell's struggles have to do with his ability and how much they have to do with his offensive line and running game, or lack thereof. Because lineman James Brewer is still out, I believe Chappell feels a lot more uncomfortable in the pocket and makes decisions he wouldn't normally make.
So, where do you rank Chappell in the Big Ten? Is he average like I said or is he better than that?
