what were the good things other than the Notre Dame performance?
Played well against UTEP.
He got hurt vs Cal, but was certainly better than Swoopes in that game. That was a bit incomplete.
He played solid against OK State. He and the offense did their part in the first half, and they stalled in the second half when Foreman and Warren got hurt. Threw a pick in his own territory, but recall that was some poor play calling with runs on 1st and 2nd down and then an inexplicable pass play called on 3rd and long if my memory is correct.
Was good/solid in games vs OU, Iowa State, Baylor and Tech. Not great, but good, steady performances. There were a lot of drops vs Tech. Good enough to win vs OU imo - offense put up 40 points. Threw several long bombs.
Uneven in games vs Kansas State, West Virginia - some good and bad. Remember the dropped pass in the end zone vs Kansas State that might've won them the game late?
Moved the ball well against WV, but the offense couldn't score touchdowns. Threw for 300 yards.
That's not accounting for dropped passes, questionable playcalling at times and this maddening practice of not throwing over the middle of the field, in addition to a limited and simple passing game, not properly utilizing some of his strengths, even as a true freshman.
Kansas and TCU - he played poorly. No sugarcoating that. He threw three picks vs Kansas, but DF also fumbled three times. Regardless, those were poor performances.
Did I mention that he also played hurt and gutted it out and never complained?
Rebuttal I'm sure is coming my way.