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Hornsports is getting you prepped for the Spring Game by counting down the days until kickoff with a daily topic for discussion. Here's the final installment in the series...
Can Swoopes alleviate any concerns about the QB position?
The trigger point on offense, especially in college football, is the quarterback. Unless there is a trick play or direct snap to a running back, the QB has his hands on the ball for every offensive snap of the game. Unfortunately for Texas, this position has declined from a strength in years past to a major question mark. Whether blame goes to injury, poor play, or recruiting blunders, the quarterbacks who have taken the field for Texas have not played up to the standard that has been set since James Brown took control of his job in the early 1990's.
With starter David Ash out for Saturday's Spring Game, the only quarterbacks available are Tyrone Swoopes, TE turned QB Miles Onyegbule, and walk-on Trey Holtz.
Last season, a controversial decision was made late in a rain-delayed blowout win against TCU - the coaching staff decided to bring in Swoopes and burn his redshirt. While some fans remain upset about that decision, it gave Swoopes the advantage of entering this spring with live game experience.
Tyrone Swoopes was played in six games last season, mostly toward the end of blowouts. He completed 5/13 passes for 26 yards with no TDs or INTs. He was more effective on he ground, however, carrying the ball 20 times for 79 yards and a 1 yard QB sneak for a TD against Texas Tech.
While Swoopes has running ability, coaches and fans will both be watching for improvement as a passer. Swoopes has the potential of a strong armed quarterback, but his lack of experience and inconsistencies when he was in the game gives the true sophomore a long list of skills that need to be worked on.
The Spring Game may very well be a sloppy on offensive due to the lack of depth and inexperience at quarterback. Conversely, it's also possible that Tyrone Swoopes and Miles Onyegbule give the fans and coaches a pleasant surprise and show marked improvement. If they fail to seize this opportunity, the fall depth chart may not be kind with the addition of Jerrod Heard and possibly Max Wittek to the roster.
Can Swoopes alleviate any concerns about the QB position?
The trigger point on offense, especially in college football, is the quarterback. Unless there is a trick play or direct snap to a running back, the QB has his hands on the ball for every offensive snap of the game. Unfortunately for Texas, this position has declined from a strength in years past to a major question mark. Whether blame goes to injury, poor play, or recruiting blunders, the quarterbacks who have taken the field for Texas have not played up to the standard that has been set since James Brown took control of his job in the early 1990's.
With starter David Ash out for Saturday's Spring Game, the only quarterbacks available are Tyrone Swoopes, TE turned QB Miles Onyegbule, and walk-on Trey Holtz.
Last season, a controversial decision was made late in a rain-delayed blowout win against TCU - the coaching staff decided to bring in Swoopes and burn his redshirt. While some fans remain upset about that decision, it gave Swoopes the advantage of entering this spring with live game experience.
Tyrone Swoopes was played in six games last season, mostly toward the end of blowouts. He completed 5/13 passes for 26 yards with no TDs or INTs. He was more effective on he ground, however, carrying the ball 20 times for 79 yards and a 1 yard QB sneak for a TD against Texas Tech.
While Swoopes has running ability, coaches and fans will both be watching for improvement as a passer. Swoopes has the potential of a strong armed quarterback, but his lack of experience and inconsistencies when he was in the game gives the true sophomore a long list of skills that need to be worked on.
The Spring Game may very well be a sloppy on offensive due to the lack of depth and inexperience at quarterback. Conversely, it's also possible that Tyrone Swoopes and Miles Onyegbule give the fans and coaches a pleasant surprise and show marked improvement. If they fail to seize this opportunity, the fall depth chart may not be kind with the addition of Jerrod Heard and possibly Max Wittek to the roster.
