So, what was the downside of Max Hall. Any BYU fans than really have a good handle on what his weaknesses are?
Not a BYU fan, but watched almost all of the games because I knew a number of people who played there.
Coughs the ball up often when sacked. Doesn't throw a big time deep ball (as you saw in that completion to Komar). Is ultra competitive, which is good, but can let mistakes compound and try to do too much, leading to more mistakes. I know people often talk about his moxie and composure, but he has definitely showed that he can be rattled. Below average arm strength, but more zip on the ball then Matt had. I question his ability to throw difficult passes, such as a deep out, to the far side of the field. Sometimes fails to spot linebackers in coverage between the hashes (don't know if this is a result of his height or not). Really struggled in big games, against top-level competition, though he played well in his final bowl game.
That said, you won't see a more accurate passer in short and intermediate routes. Anticipates routes well, knows his receivers, and puts the ball where it needs to be. Will find the open man and spread the ball around to various receivers (like Kurt, but obviously not to that extent). Will find a way to make plays when plays breakdown. Has a good understanding of the game and usually reads coverages well.
