My modern rankings (Mack - 2024) for qb1’s:
Vince - not debatable
Colt - tough, competitive, athletic, elite accuracy, elite decision making his jr and sr years. Went 3-1 against OU…
Ewers - actually very similar to colt in that they both excelled in the intermediate passing game, except he didn’t grow into the elite decision making ability like colt and not as athletic as colt. Let’s be honest, he’s not as tough either. However, he was still damn good and helped sark resurrect this program. Went 2-1 against OU (would be 3-0 if our defense didn’t give up a td with one minute to play). Went 2-2 in the playoffs. Beat Bama at Bama.
Sam - put Ewers’ arm on this action figure badass and we would have won the big12 2x despite Mensa’s idiocy.
Simms - great player and elite arm, but not a big game player. OU and Mack f’d his head up pretty good.
Beuchele - could’ve been great, but Charlie Strong era not so good and the not a fit for Mensa’s offense.
Applewhite - favorite of mine when I was at UT, great competitor, but just lacking in arm and athleticism.
Case Herpa Derk! - horrible qb but fuck aTm. Riverwalk Romeo. Amateur home movie buff.