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Jesus Shuttlesworth: We’ll get to the defense in a moment because it’s my understanding that’s the good news. What’s the bad news?
Big Cigar: All along this staff has had a plan with respect to the offense and specifically the quarterback position. They were downright giddy to have an experienced guy like Ash at the quarterback position when they first took over in February, but they learned pretty quickly that David Ash is plagued by the injury bug so they’ve recalibrated expectations. I’m told you’ll see lots of run-centric game-planning which will be augmented by a slower tempo than most Big 12 teams run. Again, the goal is to keep David Ash healthy and upright. If Tyrone Swoopes has to be an option to eat up snaps in a specialty package, then so be it. The goal is to keep Ash healthy.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: Is that the extent of the plan at the quarterback position at this time? Slow things down and give Swoopes spot duty?
Big Cigar: No, it’s not. I’m told that Shawn Watson had a heart-to-heart with Jerrod Heard after last weeks’ debacle of a performance and basically told the young man, “You can’t continue to play like a freshman. We are going to need you to be ready to play.â€
Jesus Shuttlesworth: Is this just lip service or are they serious about Heard playing? I’ve managed people before and this strikes me as a throw away comment to keep someone engaged.
Big Cigar: I don’t get that impression because I’m told they want to get Heard more snaps as August camp wears on. That has a lot to do with how Tyrone has underperformed. You’ll know more as practices wear on, however.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: It’s interesting you mention that because it sounds like Heard has closed the gap on Tyrone in the last two workouts. I’m sort of torn on whether or not to redshirt him, because healthy programs redshirt their QBs and OLs but maybe Texas doesn’t have that luxury -- not with Red McCombs and all of the money not at the Vatican eyeing coach Strong’s performance. At that point I’m for Al Davis(ing) it and just win baby if Heard can help.
Big Cigar: Well, I know that Watson thinks he needs Heard so we’ll see.
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Jesus Shuttlesworth: We’ll get to the defense in a moment because it’s my understanding that’s the good news. What’s the bad news?
Big Cigar: All along this staff has had a plan with respect to the offense and specifically the quarterback position. They were downright giddy to have an experienced guy like Ash at the quarterback position when they first took over in February, but they learned pretty quickly that David Ash is plagued by the injury bug so they’ve recalibrated expectations. I’m told you’ll see lots of run-centric game-planning which will be augmented by a slower tempo than most Big 12 teams run. Again, the goal is to keep David Ash healthy and upright. If Tyrone Swoopes has to be an option to eat up snaps in a specialty package, then so be it. The goal is to keep Ash healthy.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: Is that the extent of the plan at the quarterback position at this time? Slow things down and give Swoopes spot duty?
Big Cigar: No, it’s not. I’m told that Shawn Watson had a heart-to-heart with Jerrod Heard after last weeks’ debacle of a performance and basically told the young man, “You can’t continue to play like a freshman. We are going to need you to be ready to play.â€
Jesus Shuttlesworth: Is this just lip service or are they serious about Heard playing? I’ve managed people before and this strikes me as a throw away comment to keep someone engaged.
Big Cigar: I don’t get that impression because I’m told they want to get Heard more snaps as August camp wears on. That has a lot to do with how Tyrone has underperformed. You’ll know more as practices wear on, however.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: It’s interesting you mention that because it sounds like Heard has closed the gap on Tyrone in the last two workouts. I’m sort of torn on whether or not to redshirt him, because healthy programs redshirt their QBs and OLs but maybe Texas doesn’t have that luxury -- not with Red McCombs and all of the money not at the Vatican eyeing coach Strong’s performance. At that point I’m for Al Davis(ing) it and just win baby if Heard can help.
Big Cigar: Well, I know that Watson thinks he needs Heard so we’ll see.
MORE AT THE LINK
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