Like what? Relationships (teammate, coaches, etc) for one. I’m not saying it’s the wrong decision but to say going to usc because it has a heisman qb and contract year isn’t the only thing that goes into the equation. His roommate is literally Ewers. Sark forces the ball to him. He hugs his wife. I’m not wearing a fan hat just don’t buy into the “money is the only thing that matters”
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By that same token, is Bijan a bad teammate if he goes pro after his junior season?
Also if we’re talking about “risk” .. are we sure Worthy would be the unquestioned #1 at USC. Mario Williams was higher ranked and I’m sure they would get someone else in the portal (see Addison)
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I get that worthy was in the portal last off season but Texas talked him out of it before he was actually visible in it (players who enter portal have 24 or so hours for their team to talk them out of it before they publicly appear in it), but you really think Texas can't keep him here with a year 2 of Ewers?? I mean, Ewers is in reality a true freshman on the field. so, you are 100% on the below?
B/S Worthy won’t be back at UT next season
(Buy) I just don't see him coming back to Texas with the quarterback situation being such a question mark going into next season. It's his contract year he'll have options and he's likely going to want something a little less risky.
I get that worthy was in the portal last off season but Texas talked him out of it before he was actually visible in it (players who enter portal have 24 or so hours for their team to talk them out of it before they publicly appear in it), but you really think Texas can't keep him here with a year 2 of Ewers?? I mean, Ewers is in reality a true freshman on the field. so, you are 100% on the below?
B/S Worthy won’t be back at UT next season
(Buy) I just don't see him coming back to Texas with the quarterback situation being such a question mark going into next season. It's his contract year he'll have options and he's likely going to want something a little less risky.
I agree that there's a level of development that needs to happen over the summer, but nobody felt like Quinn was horrible in his first few starts. I know there are mechanical issues, but in my opinion the main issue is between his ears. A few weeks to get some reps and get that sorted out could very well see him finish on a strong note. I think he can be great next year, but I'd settle for Good in the bowl game. It would be a huge confidence booster going into the off season.
I think Brooks will be electric next year. He doesn’t have the moves and power that Bijan has, but his top end speed will allow him to house some runs. He has a 7.1 yards per carry this year and is at 4.7 if you take away his 70 harder, but his rushes are generally at a time when the defense knows we are running the ball.
I think he’s a bit undervalued in what he will bring next year. @Suchomel talked a bit about him in the post game video and the Texas coaches think very highly of him.
I think he’s a bit undervalued in what he will bring next year. @Suchomel talked a bit about him in the post game video and the Texas coaches think very highly of him.
why?
In both instances, you'd have players making decisions that are best for themselves without putting their teammates ahead of that.
I'm honestly not sure what's going to happen. There are a lot of factors in play.
Curious question: Let's assume that Texas had eked out close wins in 2/3 of Texas Tech, TCU, and Ok State. Instead of losing by 3 or 7, Texas wins those two games by 3 or 7. Worthy and Ewers season stats unchanged. Texas would be sitting at 9-2, and likely heading to Big 12 championship. Would that impact your a-b-c logic for Worthy?
5 quarters is a very small sample size. I always felt that way,.
The qb situation = 2 five stars, 1 four star and an alleged qb guru. Guess 3-4 games trumps all
This strikes me as a tremendously convenient excuse. "Oh well, dropped it...I mean I COULD have caught it if I were focused...'
I mean, maybe it's right? But he's who he is on the field. I'm not sure it matters why he can't catch very well. Do we get extra yards for "could have caught it if he was focused?"
That's the beauty of a message board, the writers and the fans can just act like they didnt say all off season there was no talent on the defensive side of the ball and then lament that we lose a lot on the defensive side of the ball.
I think his hands are fine. Maybe he's just in a slump. I'm not sure I can pin down the reason for the drops with certainty.
I said throughout the off-season that I thought the defense had at least 6 or 7 future pros on it. My fellow mods looked at me like I was crazy, but I most certainly never said that the defense had no talent.
One is going pro, one is transferring. You know it’s different. One is saying I don’t believe in my teammates, the other is going pro after sacrificing his body game in game out when he could’ve transferred.
No, both would be looking out for themselves and making decisions based on what they would believe is best for themselves.
Interesting list. Nothing from the Civil War makes the cut?
The Outlaw Josie Wales would be a worthy addition. If I'm not mistaken, Clint made that as a commentary on the Vietnam war, and the treatment soldiers received after returning home. Plus, it has Clint being Clint.
Four Vietnam flicks?
No Das Boot?
So Ewers cost us two games....likely (barring a miracle by KU on Saturday vs KSU) cost us a chance to play for the Big 12 Championship.....and now your crystal ball predicts he's going to also cost us Xavier Worthy as well?
