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The old ‘doctors second wife’ the nurse bears mention. I, too, was an advocate of inserting Arch when we got to 13-10. Not owing to poor play of Quinn but the open areas mid field that could be seen on TV. Arch’s run skill on a dozen plays (my guess without aid of game film) turns 4 or so sacks and 8-10 forced overthrows or throw aways into mid range gains. Just prior to any contact or forced missed tackles, we add 120+ yards of total offense. Harder to estimate is the additional open looks owing to forcing defense to realign. From here out, when a team sells out on immobile QE, it good dose of running Arch will cure offensive woes. Up to now, we need to be mindful that egos and personalities are a little frail. Good as our QB are, they wont play well constantly looking over their shoulders. If the staff will throw you over for a couple poor possessions, they’ll do it again. Let these guys know before kickoff that if scrambling qb might be needed to loosen up the defense. Not switch back and forth but as needed. Just MHO.I get that, but let’s be candid:
QE’s performance today was poor for most of three quarters, and then “good” for one drive in the 4th. Given the way the offensive line played, this game should not have been close. And don’t forget what Mississippi did to this Arkansas defense.
If this was an aberration, I might be more forgiving. But it isn’t. He has been generally underperforming since Michigan, and the UTSA injury is no longer a reasonable excuse.
Even most of the people I know – that tend to bend over backwards to give Quinn the benefit of the doubt – are questioning him.
Maybe he’s the best quarterback this team has. But frankly, I’m not so sure. That’s why I would consider starting Arch next week. I get the disruption that could result, but outside of QE making a quantum leap in performance (an unrealistic expectation), I just don’t see QE getting this team – and this immensely talented offense – to the promised land.
mb, if we win the next 2 we are in the playoff no question. We’ll be the only SEC team with one loss on the season going into the CCG. Our SOS will be improved after playing aggy and another top team in the CCG. Even losing the CCG will have minimal negative impact. We’ll drop from a likely 2 or 3 seed to 6 or 7.Any loss in the next three could very well take Texas OUT of the seedings...Texas, at this point, HAS to have the $EC championship.
The old ‘doctors second wife’ the nurse bears mention. I, too, was an advocate of inserting Arch when we got to 13-10. Not owing to poor play of Quinn but the open areas mid field that could be seen on TV. Arch’s run skill on a dozen plays (my guess without aid of game film) turns 4 or so sacks and 8-10 forced overthrows or throw aways into mid range gains. Just prior to any contact or forced missed tackles, we add 120+ yards of total offense. Harder to estimate is the additional open looks owing to forcing defense to realign. From here out, when a team sells out on immobile QE, it good dose of running Arch will cure offensive woes. Up to now, we need to be mindful that egos and personalities are a little frail. Good as our QB are, they wont play well constantly looking over their shoulders. If the staff will throw you over for a couple poor possessions, they’ll do it again. Let these guys know before kickoff that if scrambling qb might be needed to loosen up the defense. Not switch back and forth but as needed. Just MHO.
Reminds me of the Georgia game with the dawgs knowing there was/is little to no running threat with Quinn at qb.Gotta disagree. The protection yesterday was excellent. The three sacks were all on QE, not the OL. And with that protection QE was inconsistent. Good at times. Not so good at others.
And think about this. How much easier is it to defend the run when the defense does not have to worry whatsoever about the quarterback running.
Maybe because of pressure forcing some throws off of the back foot. Eat the ball for the sack?I am concerned and puzzled by Ewers' apparent ineptitude at the deep ball. He seems to just heave it, with the result of a ball that is usually overthrown, to the wrong side of the receiver/coverage, or both.
Why does that happen? Poor footwork, not on the same page with receivers, arm strength issues resulting in overcompensation?
Is any of that coachable?
I would like to see a breakdown of how many sacks could be categorized as cover sacks. Good receivers help their quarterback, and the linemen can hold those blocks for only so long.Gotta disagree. The protection yesterday was excellent. The three sacks were all on QE, not the OL. And with that protection QE was inconsistent. Good at times. Not so good at others.
And think about this. How much easier is it to defend the run when the defense does not have to worry whatsoever about the quarterback running.
Or this. Maybe Quinn is the better QB.Maybe he sees something on Arch I dont see.
God forbid we lose to the Aggies, but if we do I think we still make it. 2 losses with 1 being to Georgia and the other being on the road in a hostile environment in a night game against the regular season college champ, I think the committee will find favor on us. We have been somewhat of a media darling all season in my opinion. I think the East coast anti SEC guys would be very satisfied with a team from B12 coming in showing up the SEC.Any loss in the next three could very well take Texas OUT of the seedings...Texas, at this point, HAS to have the $EC championship.
What makes you think that?We have a fireplug sitting on the bench.
The problem with Ewers is between his ears. He lacks moxie. Seems like he doesnt completely believe in himself so he holds back and relys on reserved ability. Wish he had that spit and vinegar and mean streak to get the job done to go along with being cerebral.The old ‘doctors second wife’ the nurse bears mention. I, too, was an advocate of inserting Arch when we got to 13-10. Not owing to poor play of Quinn but the open areas mid field that could be seen on TV. Arch’s run skill on a dozen plays (my guess without aid of game film) turns 4 or so sacks and 8-10 forced overthrows or throw aways into mid range gains. Just prior to any contact or forced missed tackles, we add 120+ yards of total offense. Harder to estimate is the additional open looks owing to forcing defense to realign. From here out, when a team sells out on immobile QE, it good dose of running Arch will cure offensive woes. Up to now, we need to be mindful that egos and personalities are a little frail. Good as our QB are, they wont play well constantly looking over their shoulders. If the staff will throw you over for a couple poor possessions, they’ll do it again. Let these guys know before kickoff that if scrambling qb might be needed to loosen up the defense. Not switch back and forth but as needed. Just MHO.
LHABSOB, aside from the eye test this season, here are some obvious differences:What makes you think that?
Comes back to Texas?Ewers draft potential has fallen to second or third round. I predict he comes back for his senior season.
Good question. I think he would stay with Sark.Comes back to Texas?
Or
Comes back to the NCAA but at another school?
That would probably send Arch packing so I doubt SArk would let that happen.Good question. I think he would stay with Sark.
That would probably send Arch packing so I doubt SArk would let that happen.
TexasComes back to Texas?
Or
Comes back to the NCAA but at another school?
* Predict TEXAS-KENTUCKY *
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