Ewers is not participating in Senior ceremonies…

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Thank you- We definitely enjoyed the game! QE was super sharp in Q1, then Q3 became pretty harrowing. Awesome contributions from our defense, offensive line, and running backs to seal the win in the 4th.

 

[dukesteer]

I don’t think a running QB is a shot in the arm for the running game unless the team runs the wishbone.

The threat of the quarterback running creates a dynamic that does not exist with an immobile quarterback. While that is particularly true with the zone read – a play that we cannot run currently — it is also is the case with the RPO game.

What I’m saying is that you don’t have to have Lamar Jackson as your quarterback to pose a running threat. Arch Manning will create a situation such that the defense will have to account for him. That opens the opportunities and holes for the running backs.

 

[dukesteer]

I didnt see the same thing today. I had to leave late in the game & was listening on the radio but he was obviously hurt and that impacted the game. I presume Sark wanted him to play the full game for his last game as he did walk with the seniors today. Now for Blue and his fumbleitis, OMG. Hold onto the frikin ball and make yourself some money on sundays. I am not happy we dont blow out these teams like we should but what a nightmare of a game with the fumbles and what not. We got the w and thats the best thing. Now on to the people of animal husbandry.

After sleeping on it, I’m convinced that Sark didn’t replace Ewers because he felt that he owed it to Quinn to let him finish the game on senior night. Additionally, I don’t think he wanted for Quinn to (again) witness the fans going crazy when # 16 entered the game. (That has happened on every single occasion.)

So what I’m saying is that I believe it was an emotional and maybe a culture/locker room decision by Sark to stick with Ewers.

 

[theiioftx]

Sark sticking with an injured ineffective QB was baffling.

 

[HalRex]

Guess Sark could’ve put in an inexperienced yet talented second string qb and crossed his fingers that he wouldn’t make rookie mistakes. Or, he could do what he did and rely on the obvious advantage we had in the run game. If we had to rely on QE scrambling around to get passes off because we had no run game and no pass protection then maybe the decision process would be different. As a cherry on top QE got to finish his final game at DKR in a convincing win over a very good defensive team.

 

[theiioftx]

John Childs should starts.

 

[Phil Elliott]

OK so the title of this thread, just like stories of QE coming back next year, turned out to be more BS.

 

[theiioftx]

Ewers getting MRI tomorrow. I hope it’s clear.

 

[OrangeShogun]

The threat of the quarterback running creates a dynamic that does not exist with an immobile quarterback. While that is particularly true with the zone read – a play that we cannot run currently — it is also is the case with the RPO game.

What I’m saying is that you don’t have to have Lamar Jackson as your quarterback to pose a running threat. Arch Manning will create a situation such that the defense will have to account for him. That opens the opportunities and holes for the running backs.

Yes, Manning would add a dimension to the running game, but you're assuming he would also be just as efficient/effective as Ewers in the passing game. This has yet to be proven. I'll trust Sark, who sees both guys perform every day in practice, to weigh their respective pros and cons and roll with who he thinks gives us the best chance to win.

 

[dukesteer]

Yes, Manning would add a dimension to the running game, but you're assuming he would also be just as efficient/effective as Ewers in the passing game. This has yet to be proven. I'll trust Sark, who sees both guys perform every day in practice, to weigh their respective pros and cons and roll with who he thinks gives us the best chance to win.

All true. One significant dimension that Manning brings is the ability to throw the long ball. The dude is very accurate, and he won’t hesitate. Talk about striking fear into the defense. That is a skill set that Quinn simply does not possess.

With the quarterback could potentially run, and he is very accurate with the long ball, that puts severe pressure on the defense.

Once Manning reaches his stride, assuming he has decent protection, it’s going something to behold for Texas fans.

 

[bishophorn]

A part of my brain is holding out hope that Sark has been planning a special package with Arch just for the agroids, starting way back in the summer.
If not, it would be a wasted opportunity considering all the grief and hell that comes with a loss to those nutless freaks.

 

[cnb]

Ewers getting MRI tomorrow. I hope it’s clear.

 

[BLucky]

One dimension that hasn't been discussed here is leadership. It's possible that the leadership QE brings is another dimension Arch hasn't developed/earned. As frustrating as it was for me to watch the third quarter I have to trust in Sark.

 

[rick mueller]

After sleeping on it, I’m convinced that Sark didn’t replace Ewers because he felt that he owed it to Quinn to let him finish the game on senior night. Additionally, I don’t think he wanted for Quinn to (again) witness the fans going crazy when # 16 entered the game. (That has happened on every single occasion.)

So what I’m saying is that I believe it was an emotional and maybe a culture/locker room decision by Sark to stick with Ewers.

I think there is considerable merit to this line of thinking.

 

[caryhorn]

The threat of the quarterback running creates a dynamic that does not exist with an immobile quarterback. While that is particularly true with the zone read – a play that we cannot run currently — it is also is the case with the RPO game.

What I’m saying is that you don’t have to have Lamar Jackson as your quarterback to pose a running threat. Arch Manning will create a situation such that the defense will have to account for him. That opens the opportunities and holes for the running backs.

Quinn ran for a clinching first down against Arky. He also ran for a first down against Kentucky. I hope he doesn't have to do this again. But if he must, then I think he could this week against a&m. His running on a Zone read would certainly surprise the ags and might be to his benefit in that situation.
Also, I hope neither of our QB's has to run more than once or twice a game. They risk injury if they do.

I think a running QB like Lamar Jackson is a once in a generation freakish talent. Arch is not on the same level with speed, agility and acceleration as Lamar. Lamar's running helps the passing game as much as the run game. His talent requires the defense to spy on him with a linebacker or safety every game. The spy remains around the LOS shadowing Lamar, and therefore is not available to cover an eligible receiver.
Arch has quicker feet than Quinn, but is not shifty or fast enough, etc. to require defenses to spy him. Lamar is often his team's leading rusher in a game. If Arch were our leading rusher that would be because our O line is not opening holes for our RB's. This is not a criticism or Arch. He is faster than Quinn but certainly not a Vince Young or Lamar Jackson.
Arch is able to scramble better than Quinn. Which may be helpful when the pocket breaks down. But Quinn's experience, leadership, knowledge of Sark's scheme, ability to move through his progressions comes with experience. And Quinn is extremely accurate on short and medium range passes. I would rate him average on the deep ball.
And these factors, imo, make Quinn the best option at this time for Texas to win.
Of course, of Quinn is injured in a way that compromises him, then Arch becomes our best option.

 

[rick mueller]

Quinn ran for a clinching first down against Arky. He also ran for a first down against Kentucky. I hope he doesn't have to do this again. But if he must, then I think he could this week against a&m. His running on a Zone read would certainly surprise the ags and might be to his benefit in that situation.
Also, I hope neither of our QB's has to run more than once or twice a game. They risk injury if they do.

I think a running QB like Lamar Jackson is a once in a generation freakish talent. Arch is not on the same level with speed, agility and acceleration as Lamar. Lamar's running helps the passing game as much as the run game. His talent requires the defense to spy on him with a linebacker or safety every game. The spy remains around the LOS shadowing Lamar, and therefore is not available to cover an eligible receiver.
Arch has quicker feet than Quinn, but is not shifty or fast enough, etc. to require defenses to spy him. Lamar is often his team's leading rusher in a game. If Arch were our leading rusher that would be because our O line is not opening holes for our RB's. This is not a criticism or Arch. He is faster than Quinn but certainly not a Vince Young or Lamar Jackson.
Arch is able to scramble better than Quinn. Which may be helpful when the pocket breaks down. But Quinn's experience, leadership, knowledge of Sark's scheme, ability to move through his progressions comes with experience. And Quinn is extremely accurate on short and medium range passes. I would rate him average on the deep ball.
And these factors, imo, make Quinn the best option at this time for Texas to win.
Of course, of Quinn is injured in a way that compromises him, then Arch becomes our best option.

I think the only way Quinn doesn't start is if he is in a boot.

 

[theiioftx]

We can all agree to disagree as long as you sponsor.

 

[mchammer]

John Childs should starts.

There was never any doubt about that.

 

[txhorn_et]

I think there is considerable merit to this line of thinking.

I think there is considerable merit to this line of thinking.

Plus with Quinn hobbling but able to continue playing yesterday, we didn’t need to chance arch coming in and taking unnecessary hits and possible injury going into this week.
I know arch needs game reps, but having him healthy and ready to step in if anything happens to QB1, he’ll carry us to victory.

Does any of this make sense? Probably could’ve stayed it better.

 

[mchammer]

Sark is very much like Mack Brown regarding how he handles his QB’s and how he protects leads in the 2nd half. Given the preceding, you would expect him to stay with Ewers unless he was losing.

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

Yes, Manning would add a dimension to the running game, but you're assuming he would also be just as efficient/effective as Ewers in the passing game. This has yet to be proven.

Agreed. Manning has better mobility than healthy Quinn, and much better mobility than dinged-up Quinn. But Manning holds the ball longer, and tends to throw deep when he is bailing out of a play. Quinn quickly checks down, takes the small play (sometimes turned into big plays by the receiver) and live to fight another day. Arch would be more feast or famine, because defenses can adjust if they know a deep shot is coming if pressure is applied.

Manning is going to be an absolute stud, but he still has work to do in processing his options when a play is breaking down.

 

[rick mueller]

Plus with Quinn hobbling but able to continue playing yesterday, we didn’t need to chance arch coming in and taking unnecessary hits and possible injury going into this week.
I know arch needs game reps, but having him healthy and ready to step in if anything happens to QB1, he’ll carry us to victory.

Does any of this make sense? Probably could’ve stayed it better.

Yes, one thing we can count on is that aggy (who doesn't lie, cheat or steal) will do everything possible to further injure Quinn's ankle, or anything else they can injure. Nothing is beneath them.

 

[mmsnake]

Yes, one thing we can count on is that aggy (who doesn't lie, cheat or steal) will do everything possible to further injure Quinn's ankle, or anything else they can injure. Nothing is beneath them.

And if they get Quinn on the ground they will be twisting his ankle somehow. Elko is a low life and he will coach it. If he beats Texas they will love him and he knows it . Aggies don’t care if they win a championship as long as they beat Texas their year is made. I mean they never win anything. Not even a conference championship in 26 years and they were in the big 12 for 16 years, a conference they bashed as extremely weak. What does that say about them.

 

[Horn6721]

I bet our Oline will play the game of a lifetime protecting ,Quinn
They have the talent and skills to do it

 

[HornHuskerDad]

I bet our Oline will play the game of a lifetime protecting Quinn

Hope they do - the aggy defense is pretty good. This won't be a cakewalk in College Station.

 

[SabreHorn]

Dave Thomas & Studdard were are last two enforcers, and they protected VY - see also OU game & CCG against Colorado.

A couple of times this year it seems we have had "enforcers" on the OL. Aggies try ****, and they always do, it'll be worth the 15 yards if it gets called.

 

[VYFan]

Agreed. Manning has better mobility than healthy Quinn, and much better mobility than dinged-up Quinn. But Manning holds the ball longer, and tends to throw deep when he is bailing out of a play. Quinn quickly checks down, takes the small play (sometimes turned into big plays by the receiver) and live to fight another day. Arch would be more feast or famine, because defenses can adjust if they know a deep shot is coming if pressure is applied.

Manning is going to be an absolute stud, but he still has work to do in processing his options when a play is breaking down.

Thank you. Plus, do we even know whether at this point the playbook for Manning is as broad as for Ewers? Maybe in practice, Manning has a tendency to make certain mistakes still—a serious pick six risk on certain routes. Maybe QE from experience can handle certain blitzes, or audibles, or clock management issues that Arch can’t as well. Maybe Arch’s handoffs aren’t as smooth or as deceptive; maybe he is a little slower to check down, or decide on an RPO, or too quick to force into a tight window—-or whatever. WE DON’T KNOW!!! But the coaches do. The ones who are winning.

 

[dukesteer]

Flat wrong. You repeat and repeat the same thing. Let me ask you this: do you literally believe that you know more than the coaching staff about which QB should start?????????????
Literally—you know more????
And the only way you can resolve the dissonance is that Sarkisian is just reacting timidly and emotionally?
Or maybe, we are lucky that the most qualified person is making these decisions based on 1000x more information, experience, and responsibility, not just whatever comes to his mind when he wakes up on a Sunday morning…..

VYFan, while you might not like or agree with my opinions…and that’s OK, I will continue to express them, just like everyone else on this board.

 

[rick mueller]

Aggies try ****, and they always do, it'll be worth the 15 yards if it gets called.

It won't.

 

[VYFan]

VYFan, while you might not like or agree with my opinions…and that’s OK, I will continue to express them, just like everyone else on this board.

I deleted my post; I apologize for my bad attitude. Please forgive me; this board isn’t about being right or wrong, which I have had trouble remembering lately. It’s all on me. Please carry on.