**2006 and 2002 are not included as the first team all ACC QBs (Ryan and Schaub) returned for a senior season.
| Year | Team | QB | Points Per Game | W-L | Successor | Points Per Game | W-L |
| 2005 | Virginia Tech | Marcus Vick | 33.8 | 11-2 | Sean Glennon | 25.8 | 10-3 |
| 2004 | Virginia Tech | Byran Randall | 30.8 | 10-3 | Marcus Vick | 33.8 | 11-2 |
| 2003 | NC State | Philip Rivers | 37.6 | 8-5 | Jay Davis | 24.0 | 5-6 |
| 2001 | Clemson | Woody Dantzler | 30.8 | 7-5 | Willie Simmons | 25.4 | 7-6 |
| 2000 | Florida State | Chris Weinke | 39.3 | 11-2 | Chris Rix | 33.6 | 8-4 |
As you can see, there is no clear pattern on what works are what doesn't. NC State and Clemson turned the programs over to veterans. Florida State followed a Heisman winner with a freshman. Virginia Tech has had the most continuity, yet is not a particularly QB-centric offense or program.
My biggest fear is the Jay Davis scenario. Davis, like Crane, was a long-time backup. He struggled and the team went through a QB controversy. I think BC avoids that worst-case scenario regardless of the QB. Our defense alone should keep us above .500 and bowl eligible.
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Matt Flynn didn't do too badly at LSU. He was a "long-time backup" who seized the opportunity when he had the chance. He started in place of an injured JaMarcus Russell in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and responded by leading the Tigers to a 40-3 win over Miami in 2005, after serving as the backup all year. He was a reserve in 2004 and again in 2006. He basically got his chance after 3 years as the backup - and a redshirt year. He was waiting his opportunity for 4 years.
From what I've seen of Chris Crane (not much) I think he could be very good. These other QBs look good as well. I think our coaching staff will get it sorted out.
I am personally feeling good about next year, because everyone will have us at or near the bottom of the ACC - and we'll be much better than that.
With no offense to Jay Davis - we will not struggle that much.
Does this mean the Falcons have Ryan?
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8070cd7e&template=with-video&confirm=true
Very interesting, sebastian. We'll find out on April 26th - live from Radio City Music Hall in the Big Apple.
I wish Matt the best - I hope he works out his contract early, and reports to camp early - working on that playbook. That's the way to get off on the right foot with the team that drafts him, and the fans.
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