QB Controversy

[Bearpaw]

Higgins will start next week and "JMar will be a superstar"
Coach talking with Dave

Honestly, the only reason I think Higgins should start is if J'Mar has a concussion or his eye is still hurting. (sorry haven't read the other 8 pages...)

[70TECHGRAD]

I think you do too. But if J'Mar Smith can't connect on that deep ball going forward, I'd go to Ryan Higgins in a heartbeat.

I'm really tired of seeing LA Tech QB's continuously OVERTHROW the deep ball when our receivers are 3-4 yards behind the opposing DB's. That's just a missed opportunity. Driskel overthrew his receivers on the deep ball all year last year, and J'Mar did it yesterday.

The overthrow to Henderson would have been a touchdown!!

[70TECHGRAD]

I don't make the decision, but what I'd like to see Higgins start and Smith get a lot of PT the second half to continue his development (throwing long routes, checking down, ie.)

He needs to be ready, but he's got a while. Where's Coach Mickey?

I agree!

[70TECHGRAD]

Okay, I'm ready to see Higgins do his stuff. Enough talk, enough "gonna do this, gonna do that." Just do it!

Git er done!!!

[johnnylightnin]

Well, with another week of non-practice evidence, it's clear to me that J'Mar gives us the best chance to win.

[revf]

Ryan Higgins
Career YDS 2331, TD 11, INT 18
2016 Adj. QB Rating 52.3

J'Mar Smith
Career YDS 263, TD 1, INT 1
2016 Adj. QB Rating 62.3

I agree with Coach, J'Mar will be a superstar. I just don't understand the waiting. Maybe I need to learn patience.

[Soonerdawg]

Well, with another week of non-practice evidence, it's clear to me that J'Mar gives us the best chance to win.

I simply cannot believe it is still at issue.

[PawDawg]

I simply cannot believe it is still at issue.

I can't believe some of you think it is as simple as that.

J'Mar ran a very small part of our offense compared to what a 5th year senior is expected to run. Not saying Higgins is the most talented athlete, but he knows the offense and what the coaches are asking for. I don't expect HCSH to go "guns up" at TX Tech, but he will have options J'Mar would not give him.

[techman05]

I think you mean options that J'Mar wouldn't give him.

[techman05]

I can go with the thought that Holtz will have more options with Higgins due to his knowledge of the plays. It's the execution I'm worried about. Something I feel J'Mar could grasp by adding a few plays each week. If J'Mar was the starter, he could have had 3 weeks of work adding to "his" playbook.

[PawDawg]

I can go with the thought that Holtz will have more options with Higgins due to his knowledge of the plays. It's the execution I'm worried about. Something I feel J'Mar could grasp by adding a few plays each week. If J'Mar was the starter, he could have had 3 weeks of work adding to "his" playbook.

I agree, but with HCSH (I believe) it's as much about his own ego as what's best for the team. He has declared Higgins the best option. He made excuses for his bad play last night or at least over looked it.

My concern is how bad will it have to get to put J'Mar in.

[boxerdog]

I agree, but with HCSH (I believe) it's as much about his own ego as what's best for the team. He has declared Higgins the best option. He made excuses for his bad play last night or at least over looked it.

My concern is how bad will it have to get to put J'Mar in.

I hear ya. Man, I hope this isn't about his ego. I know he sees what we see in terms of poise and upside in Smith. I think it relates to the point that if he was to name Smith starter, there is no looking back.

[DONW]

I agree, but with HCSH (I believe) it's as much about his own ego as what's best for the team. He has declared Higgins the best option. He made excuses for his bad play last night or at least over looked it.

My concern is how bad will it have to get to put J'Mar in.

When Texas Tech goes up by 4 TDs.

[Dogsince65]

Ryan Higgins
Career YDS 2331, TD 11, INT 18
2016 Adj. QB Rating 52.3

J'Mar Smith
Career YDS 263, TD 1, INT 1
2016 Adj. QB Rating 62.3

I agree with Coach, J'Mar will be a superstar. I just don't understand the waiting. Maybe I need to learn patience.

. Bradshaw - 42 INTs. 39 tds. Imagine if BBB was around the outcry to dump Bradshaw , especially after throwing 6 picks against USM on thanksgiving day in Shreveport. Fortunately we have head coach- OC and Tim who spend combined 150-200 hours a week making decision.

[PawDawg]

we have head coach- OC and Tim who spend combined 150-200 hours a week making decision.

HCSH working 50 to 65 hours per week...no wonder over slept two days last week for his usual radio interview.