Maybe I'm confusing him with one of the others, but remind me of something Anwar has broken in regards to the football team that we didn't already know.
We are the Joneses - The Official Texas Longhorns Athletics Thread
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There really is no easy way to say this. The majority of Texas football fans are not ready for this topic. Some of you may need to sit down. This might be the perfect time to grab your favorite beverage. Others may want to read this column when you are in a better mood after church service.
You have been warned.
Many Texas fans are wondering who will win the quarterback battle this offseason. There will be five players competing for the open spot. Each person will have an opportunity to show offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sterlin Gilbert he deserves to start this season. It appears to be a wide-open quarterback battle, and there is no telling which candidate will start against Notre Dame in the season opener.
However, Tyrone Swoopes is the man to beat in the quarterback competition at Texas.
Before you skip down to the comments to drop a four-letter bomb, or accuse Geoff Ketchum and me of having a weird crush on Swoopes, let me clear up a few things.
I am not saying Swoopes will win the job.
I am not saying I believe Swoopes is better than Jerrod Heard.
This is not an attempt to discredit Shane Buecehle, Kai Locksley, or Matthew Merrick.
Instead, this is just a factual statement before spring practice begins on March 7.
Swoopes is currently the man to beat because many within the building believe he is good enough to run Gilbert’s offense. Many see Swoopes as the quarterback with the least amount of risk heading into Strong’s must-win season. They believe Gilbert’s offense is a good match for Swoopes because it does not require a lot of thinking. Gilbert’s offense is simpler than Shawn Watson system, which should help Swoopes.
After hearing those thoughts from a source, my question was similar to the response you are having right now.
Can’t the same thing be said about Heard?
The immediate response I received was Heard still needs to mature.
Heard is viewed as a very talented player, but people within the building want to see him work harder during the offseason. After a record-breaking performance during the Cal game, Heard did not put in the extra hours of work needed to be maintain that success, according to more than one person inside the building. Opposing teams adjusted to Heard, and he regressed throughout the season. In the end, Swoopes was the quarterback of record when Texas defeated Baylor in the season finale.
Locksley is another person who needs to mature. Last season, Locksley became frustrated by his lack of playing time, especially after Heard struggled, and believed he deserved a shot. When it did not occur, Locksley’s negative reaction landed him in Strong’s doghouse. Locksley did not travel with the team to Iowa State, and his mysterious disappearance toward the end of last season was actually a message by this staff for him to tighten up. Considering Locksley has been working hard since the season ended, it appears he got the message. The redshirt quarterback must prove he is mentally ready if he wants an opportunity this season.
Obviously, quarterback Shane Buechele is in the mix, but it is hard to know how a freshman will react under the lights. Meanwhile, Matthew Merrick needs to earn the trust of this staff.
Which brings us back to Swoopes.
Again.
Swoopes is becoming the ex you always take back because you believe things are going to change. He might just keep a seat warm until another quarterback emerges this offseason. However, do not be surprised if Swoopes receives a long look during spring practice. There is no way to equally divide practice reps among five quarterbacks, which means the five-way battle will probably narrow down to three quarterbacks fairly quickly. Swoopes is the quarterback many people inside the building believe might emerge as the No.1 guy.
The one positive attribute Swoopes finally has is confidence. Former play-caller Jay Norvell ran the 18-wheeler package for Swoopes, which allowed him to have consistent success on the field. Swoopes compiled 12 rushing touchdowns by running over opponents and feeding off fan energy last season. Instead of hanging his head in disappointment, Swoopes pounded his chest with pride. That confidence is expected to carry over during the offseason.
Nobody knows who will emerge as the top quarterback this spring.
If it ends up being Swoopes, just know you were warned.
This makes sense. I've been saying the new offense is PERFECT for Swoopes. Also Swoopes is a fukkING Senior. If he can't beat out these other QBs who are Sophmores & Freshmen when this new offense is perfect for him, he truly is a GARBAGE QB.
Not sure what it'll take for some of you realize Swoopes isn't that guy. He has never had "it", never will. He won't be in contention unless Heard/Shane gets injured.
honestly this says more about heard and how garbage he is. i already know swoopes is trash. heard should be able to pass him by now.
Dr. Narcisse
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I don't really buy into that though. Swoopes is a senior, Heard will be a RS Sophomore this upcoming season. Not sure why anyone would have expected that kid to step right in and light the world on fire. And it seems people are setting themselves up the same way for Shane, kid isn't going to be ready his freshman campaign, physically or mentally.
Mack really set us back handing GG the keys to the program his JUNIOR year of HS, since that moment on, we haven't been able to properly prepare our QBs, all of them have had to jump in games their freshman year and they just aren't going to be ready to do so. We haven't recruited a QB on that level in a long, long time if ever.
Tide Run This
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What up with that nikka Locksley
Still trying to make it work at QB but despite reports, he is struggling, especially with the deep ball. Will probably be moved to WR by fall camp.
I haven't heard/read ANYBODY say he's struggling with his Deep ball. In fact, Neither Higdon from Scout or IT have given a reason why they are down on Locksley.
There really is no easy way to say this. The majority of Texas football fans are not ready for this topic. Some of you may need to sit down. This might be the perfect time to grab your favorite beverage. Others may want to read this column when you are in a better mood after church service.
You have been warned.
Many Texas fans are wondering who will win the quarterback battle this offseason. There will be five players competing for the open spot. Each person will have an opportunity to show offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sterlin Gilbert he deserves to start this season. It appears to be a wide-open quarterback battle, and there is no telling which candidate will start against Notre Dame in the season opener.
However, Tyrone Swoopes is the man to beat in the quarterback competition at Texas.
Before you skip down to the comments to drop a four-letter bomb, or accuse Geoff Ketchum and me of having a weird crush on Swoopes, let me clear up a few things.
I am not saying Swoopes will win the job.
I am not saying I believe Swoopes is better than Jerrod Heard.
This is not an attempt to discredit Shane Buecehle, Kai Locksley, or Matthew Merrick.
Instead, this is just a factual statement before spring practice begins on March 7.
Swoopes is currently the man to beat because many within the building believe he is good enough to run Gilbert’s offense. Many see Swoopes as the quarterback with the least amount of risk heading into Strong’s must-win season. They believe Gilbert’s offense is a good match for Swoopes because it does not require a lot of thinking. Gilbert’s offense is simpler than Shawn Watson system, which should help Swoopes.
After hearing those thoughts from a source, my question was similar to the response you are having right now.
Can’t the same thing be said about Heard?
The immediate response I received was Heard still needs to mature.
Heard is viewed as a very talented player, but people within the building want to see him work harder during the offseason. After a record-breaking performance during the Cal game, Heard did not put in the extra hours of work needed to be maintain that success, according to more than one person inside the building. Opposing teams adjusted to Heard, and he regressed throughout the season. In the end, Swoopes was the quarterback of record when Texas defeated Baylor in the season finale.
Locksley is another person who needs to mature. Last season, Locksley became frustrated by his lack of playing time, especially after Heard struggled, and believed he deserved a shot. When it did not occur, Locksley’s negative reaction landed him in Strong’s doghouse. Locksley did not travel with the team to Iowa State, and his mysterious disappearance toward the end of last season was actually a message by this staff for him to tighten up. Considering Locksley has been working hard since the season ended, it appears he got the message. The redshirt quarterback must prove he is mentally ready if he wants an opportunity this season.
Obviously, quarterback Shane Buechele is in the mix, but it is hard to know how a freshman will react under the lights. Meanwhile, Matthew Merrick needs to earn the trust of this staff.
Which brings us back to Swoopes.
Again.
Swoopes is becoming the ex you always take back because you believe things are going to change. He might just keep a seat warm until another quarterback emerges this offseason. However, do not be surprised if Swoopes receives a long look during spring practice. There is no way to equally divide practice reps among five quarterbacks, which means the five-way battle will probably narrow down to three quarterbacks fairly quickly. Swoopes is the quarterback many people inside the building believe might emerge as the No.1 guy.
The one positive attribute Swoopes finally has is confidence. Former play-caller Jay Norvell ran the 18-wheeler package for Swoopes, which allowed him to have consistent success on the field. Swoopes compiled 12 rushing touchdowns by running over opponents and feeding off fan energy last season. Instead of hanging his head in disappointment, Swoopes pounded his chest with pride. That confidence is expected to carry over during the offseason.
Nobody knows who will emerge as the top quarterback this spring.
If it ends up being Swoopes, just know you were warned.
I'm hoping that Swoopes being in a rep-heavy spread offense that perfectly fits his skillset would make him better. It worked with Treyvon Boykin at TCU & even their back-up QB that played in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon. It worked Gilbert's previous coaching stop especially at Tulsa & EIU.
That's why I said "despite reports". And you'll hear it eventually. And you guys really should be rooting for Heard instead of Swoopes. I just don't get why you guys are stuck on Swoopes despite 3 years of on field results that show you he isn't the guy. Dude just isn't a winner, wasn't in high school either. We all know it should've been Barrett recruited and not Swoopes. Heard winning the job and bring successful points the program in a direction. Swoopes winning the job means we start all over again next year.
I AM WARHOL
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Swoopes is terrible.
just say "no" to struggle swoopes.
i've learned my lesson. "fool me once....eh, shame on you. fool me twice...well, i ain't gonna do that again."
i've learned my lesson. "fool me once....eh, shame on you. fool me twice...well, i ain't gonna do that again."