Texas fans ... what are you hearing about Ewers?

WhosYourDawggy · Oct 23, 2023

Man, that sucks if he is out ... for him and you.

Who is the backup? Arch?

Inquisitor · Oct 23, 2023

Maalik Murphy, who hasn't gotten much playing time.

They probably want Arch to keep his red shirt. But that may change now.

Red_Alert · Oct 23, 2023

Inquisitor said:
Maalik Murphy, who hasn't gotten much playing time.

They probably want Arch to keep his red shirt. But that may change now.

He can play up to 4 games and keep his red shirt.

Inquisitor · Oct 23, 2023

Red_Alert said:
He can play up to 4 games and keep his red shirt.

Good to know. I'm not up to date with all the rules these days.

Illustrious Potentate · Oct 23, 2023

When you name your son Quinn, he’s probably gonna grow up soft.

Wild Turkey · Oct 23, 2023

WhosYourDawggy said:
Man, that sucks if he is out ... for him and you.

Who is the backup? Arch?

I read an article this morning that said Manning would not play but he was getting more 2nd team reps in practice before Ewers went down. I think they will get a firm return date, see how many games they have left before working him into a game if they play him at all.

Thiefery · Oct 23, 2023

Illustrious Potentate said:
When you name your son Quinn, he’s probably gonna grow up soft.

Quinton is his real name i believe

Thiefery · Oct 23, 2023

Wild Turkey said:
I read an article this morning that said Manning would not play but he was getting more 2nd team reps in practice before Ewers went down. I think they will get a firm return date, see how many games they have left before working him into a game if they play him at all.

it's because there are people saying Maalik is also a bit banged up...

Across The Field · Oct 23, 2023

Inquisitor said:
Maalik Murphy, who hasn't gotten much playing time.

They probably want Arch to keep his red shirt. But that may change now.

Red_Alert said:
He can play up to 4 games and keep his red shirt.

That's so stupid considering he's likely gone after 3 years, 4 max. The RS is useless for higher end QBs and skill position players.

Wild Turkey · Oct 23, 2023

Across The Field said:
That's so stupid considering he's likely gone after 3 years, 4 max. The RS is useless for higher end QBs and skill position players.

I think what they are trying to do is space out their QB talent so there isn't an overlap or transfer issue. Hard to reload QBs year after year and if the guy is really good in most circumstances two seasons is around average.

Thiefery · Oct 23, 2023

Across The Field said:
That's so stupid considering he's likely gone after 3 years, 4 max. The RS is useless for higher end QBs and skill position players.

people made (or idiot analysts) claimed that no way Arch would redshirt.. Yet here we are and now some are saying you can't burn his redshirt lol

If he's needed he will play and if it burns it, so be it.. they are trying to win.

Across The Field · Oct 23, 2023

Wild Turkey said:
I think what they are trying to do is space out their QB talent so there isn't an overlap or transfer issue. Hard to reload QBs year after year and if the guy is really good in most circumstances two seasons is around average.

I get that, but what's the point of the RS unless you think he's gonna stay 5 seasons?

occupant · Oct 23, 2023

Across The Field said:
That's so stupid considering he's likely gone after 3 years, 4 max. The RS is useless for higher end QBs and skill position players.

He’s so good, he won’t see the field for a while.

Thiefery · Oct 23, 2023

Across The Field said:
I get that, but what's the point of the RS unless you think he's gonna stay 5 seasons?

it gives him options in case the worst happens and he still has years of eligibility left?

Thiefery · Oct 23, 2023

occupant said:
He’s so good, he won’t see the field for a while.

doesn't have to unless it's being pressed.. you know.. what a real qb room is supposed to look like

Across The Field · Oct 23, 2023

Thiefery said:
it gives him options in case the worst happens and he still has years of eligibility left?

I guess, but if that's the case his career is probably done anyhow. For every Hendon Hooker you get about 4 dozen Max Brownes, so making him sit and not develop just for the sake of that seems foolish.

Thiefery · Oct 23, 2023

Across The Field said:
I guess, but if that's the case his career is probably done anyhow. For every Hendon Hooker you get about 4 dozen Max Brownes, so making him sit and not develop just for the sake of that seems foolish.

i don't think they are sitting him for the fuck of it.. They have another QB ahead of him that's been with the program a full year longer than him who knows the playbook too. I have a gut feeling they are more afraid of losing MM in the portal because they need both to be battling in the spring and one to backup next season for moments like these.

Across The Field · Oct 23, 2023

Thiefery said:
i don't think they are sitting him for the fuck of it.. They have another QB ahead of him that's been with the program a full year longer than him who knows the playbook too. I have a gut feeling they are more afraid of losing MM in the portal because they need both to be battling in the spring and one to backup next season for moments like these.

If MM would transfer just because they don't RS Arch, MM is not the guy. My guess is he transfers in the offseason anyhow since I strongly doubt Arch isn't starting next year.

Wishbone · Oct 23, 2023

Maybe they realize playing BYU isn't 2a high school ball and they are worried for Archs health as well.

Wild Turkey · Oct 23, 2023

Across The Field said:
If MM would transfer just because they don't RS Arch, MM is not the guy. My guess is he transfers in the offseason anyhow since I strongly doubt Arch isn't starting next year.

Comments were made during the recruitment that indicated the Mannings were fine with a red shirt and felt it will help Arch get adjusted. I got the impression their plan all along was for him to reshirt from a development standpoint. They are playing the long game with the kid.