I don't get the criticism, honestly. He's not a Heisman candidate by any stretch of the imagination, but he can be a serviceable QB. He looked very sharp today. It helps that he wasn't having to worry about getting hit, but still...
Hooker is plenty good enough to get us to a bowl game, which is the goal for this season.
Serviciable is about right, though I am bit higher on him than that. He does well enough, particularly running the ball, but I like his attitude and vibe. This guy trying to win, not playing scared. We have had way too much of playing scared the last 3-4 years.