Iowa State football: Midseason grades for players and coaches

Quarterbacks

Oct 19, 2013; Waco, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Sam B. Richardson (12) throws the ball against the Baylor Bears during the second half at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears defeated the Cyclones 71-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

It’s unfair to hammer Sam Richardson with a bad grade. He’s been injured since the first game of the season and has barely been able to be mobile and step into his throws. I admire the fight he had in the win over Tulsa, but the injuries have obviously taken a toll after rough performances in his last two games.

This position will be a question mark for the rest of the season, and a continuious rotation of Richardson and Grant Rohach looks to be in the cards.

Grade: C-