QB Race News
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See the other thread for today's update. All 3 QBs are definitely getting reps as of this morning.
Sports Animal did an interview with one of the WRs today and the WR made it sound like Smith is the guy, intentionally or not.
How many Johnsons will Smith have around him? Graham knew how to recruit Johnsons. We had Johnsons here, there, and everywhere.
We get it LEC.... you're a big fan of Johnsons.
We can't move to D-2 ..This is what we would have to compete with.
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New coach, new offense and he brought with him a four star QB. There were plenty of unknowns. There’s a couple of interviews out on the web where Dane talks about it.
A four star freshman QB who couldn't pass to save his life and was a 4 star as a WR recruit at Baylor.... Dane may not have been so sure of himself at that point, but I think he probably had a better idea about where he stood than the season prior.
I never understood why Monty didn't listen to his mentor and put the kid at receiver from the get go...or at least after year 1. Would have been best for TU and Chad. Stubborn I suppose.
Monty promised him he'd play QB to get him here. I think it was a battle of wills for who was the stubbornest, between Monty and Chad. If Chad had given in and said I'll play receiver, I'm betting Monty would have at least considered the move. Instead they both clung to that dream of him becoming a star QB, till the bitter end.
In year 5, we can only hope Montgomery has learned some valuable lessons over the past several seasons as a head coach. He has to know his job is on the line this year... so maybe logic will prevail over stubborn habits.
In 2016 we were down 31 to Fresno late in the 1st half and came back to win with this offense. So I have to disagree about not being a come from behind offense.
Our problem has been not having a QB with a college level arm. That will make problems for you no matter where you are unless you're running the triple option. I don't care what offense you have.
Also, we did not have an elite defense in 2016 yet this offense routinely out scored people amd we won 10 games that way.
You don’t know where you stand until the coaches tell you. Especially new coaches.
The offenses run on very similar blocking concepts. But since we don’t cheat, I can assure you I’ll never confuse them with us.
we won ten games using players already on campus. Our recruiting has been very suspect since then and our wins have dwindled as we’ve supposedly added talent according to these coaches. You can blame the budget but the offensive scheme and the opportunities it provides bear a large portion of the blame.
Fair point on Fresno but that team was historically inept.
During a media day interview with Pop today, Zach Smith said to watch JC Santana, that he has the goods, is fast, finds ways to get open and goes and gets the football. Let’s hope Monty thinks a RS FR should be on the field.
Montgomery was quoted as saying "Most of our receivers our very young, but it’s good to see their development starting to happen. That’s been key,” said Montgomery. “Up front those guys are jelling every day and getting better every day. They’re taking a lot of pride in what they do. We still have some way to go, but I think we’re on the right track to get there.”
The three probable starters are a Sr and two Jr.'s. Considering he said that and that they will get subbed occasionally and go with 4 receivers from time to time, I'm thinking Santana will get his chance to show it on the field. Out of the rest, I think there is only one So,(Crawford) and the rest are all Fr and redshirt Fr.
I thought Boomer looked the best by a little bit in the scrimmage today. I definitely wouldn't say he won the starting job. Still looks open.
Since Smith got very few reps and didn't do anything special, I thought Brin looked like the best option with Boomer a distant third. I just can't understand why we still have indecision in regard to that position. Monty has had all three practicing side by side for 2 springs, summers, and one regular season. What more do you need to see? Today was a great opportunity to name the starter and give him 50% of the reps with 1st team. Whoever is named the starter got shafted today.
Monty mentioned both Santana and Crawford in the post scrimmage interview as players emerging.
Just a guess, but Boomer might start because he is a bit more mobile-in view of a MickSt D line & backers(not to mention our inexperienced O-line) that could stifle our run game. On the other hand, if the so-called QB race is not as tight as advertised & not just ear-wash, it's Smith anyway.
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I like Brin. No film on him and he’s not a statue.
I’ll also be glad when we get rid of this crappy Baylor offense.
I’ll also be glad when we get rid of this crappy Baylor offense.
I love the offense with the right personnel. We've seen what it can do... problem is... it's yet to be seen whether or not we can get the right personnel.
The Malzahn offense is infinitely better, and less predictable.
Yeah, I don't think it has been the "Baylor" offense for 4 years now. Right now it's the "Tulsa" and "Syracuse" offenses as I think we might be the only 2 in the country running it...and maybe USF (aren't the 2 OL coaches who Texas came and begged there now?)
I wouldn't necessarily say less-predictable. I do remember knowing the Milkman was running a seam route against UTEP from our own 3 yd line, and I'm pretty sure UTEP knew it was coming as well because they lined up in a 3 deep dime on 1st down...and they still couldn't stop it.
There were certain down and distance situations where you knew exactly what pass route combos were coming but when your offensive skill players are flat out better than the defensive players, you can show them the play book and they can't stop it. We just had flat out superior offensive talent when Gus was here. You had a QB, H-back/TE, and a WR all go to the NFL. And I believe the WR still holds the NCAA record for yards per catch in a season at 31+ (which is ridiculous BTW).
I guess you can make that argument.... though I think both offenses have been pretty potent when they're running at their best. I think the pace of the Baylor offense was always what gave it an advantage... it was just faster than anyone else.
