QB1 Quinn "La Joya" Ewers - The Man The Myth The Mullet

[hobbes2702 13031]

26 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

The biggest things I took from this performance was Ewers command over the offense and his pocket presence. He wasnt contact shy. He took some hits and delivered the football (Sanders 3rd down conversion). He did not throw fade away jumpers in the face of the rush (mitchell sideline route). For the most part he stepped up in the  pocket, instead of bailing out to the right. For the vast majority of the game  his reads were timely and on point. He showed patience (RPO to Mitchell for a TD). His deep ball was better, but the other things give me more confidence going forward. He just needs to prove that Bama was not a 1 off. The arguing over how good of a TD pass it was is just minutiae. 

Sark talked about him not being contact shy and the difference it makes with his feet. 

[C-Man 27199]

Re-watched the fourth quarter last night and Ewers' two TD passes to Mitchell were things of absolute beauty.

[nbmishoid 949]

23 hours ago, jimmyjazz said:

Was he the reason we lost to UDub last year?  66% completion rate, 369 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT.

The last three games have seemed, well, ok.

[6th Street 6390]

2 hours ago, C-Man said:

Re-watched the fourth quarter last night and Ewers' two TD passes to Mitchell were things of absolute beauty.

I did the same but I watched with my pants down and dick firmly in hand

[Park Gothic 5017]

57 minutes ago, 6th Street said:

I did the same but I watched with my pants down and dick firmly in hand

For all your bitching and moaning about Sark and Ewers, you sure are quick to perk up.  

[Deej 76756]

4 hours ago, SarkAfterDark said:

Never said anything about a glaring weakness. My take is while I’m happy he hit on the deep balls there is still room for improvement. Both Worthy and AD made really good catches but had either one dropped those people would have come down on the respective receiver when Ewers could have given them much easier passes to catch. My take is I'd much rather him work to get better on his placement on deep balls instead of having the WRs have to make difficult catches as the former will increase the success rate.

We also saw a number of "drops" throughout the game and I'd wager it's because those balls weren't being placed where they normally are during reps. I suspect the Bama WRs were able to make a number of difficult catches because that's what they are used to in practice.

I bet you're fun at parties. 

[LTtxfan 49148]

 

[oldhorn2 430]

5 hours ago, SarkAfterDark said:

My take is while I’m happy he hit on the deep balls there is still room for improvement. Both Worthy and AD made really good catches but had either one dropped those people would have come down on the respective receiver when Ewers could have given them much easier passes to catch. My take is I'd much rather him work to get better on his placement on deep balls instead of having the WRs have to make difficult catches as the former will increase the success rate.

uh....better placement on a ball that went 54 yds in the air?...Say what? How much better do you want it? My nomination for dumb take of the year!

[PTINS 3466]

This was posted on another thread. I think it is indicative of what happens when Sark's scheming and Quinn's execution are in sync.

Quinn Ewers completed 16 of 20 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns on first down.

80% completion and 11 yds/att will win some ball games.

Having a pocket to stand in and deliver the ball on time makes all the difference in the world.  Tremendous job by the coaches getting everybody ready to do their part, and kudos to the players for delivering. 

 

[Park Gothic 5017]

37 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

 

[Doc Daneeka 6769]

39 minutes ago, PTINS said:

This was posted on another thread. I think it is indicative of what happens when Sark's scheming and Quinn's execution are in sync.

Quinn Ewers completed 16 of 20 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns on first down.

80% completion and 11 yds/att will win some ball games.

Having a pocket to stand in and deliver the ball on time makes all the difference in the world.  Tremendous job by the coaches getting everybody ready to do their part, and kudos to the players for delivering. 

 

I was told pretty firmly in the week leading up to this game that first down passing was idiocy and only served to put Texas behind the chains. Maybe it’s not that the calls are inherently bad but need to be executed well, like most plays. 

[Jkwellborn 6695]

I was told pretty firmly in the week leading up to this game that first down passing was idiocy and only served to put Texas behind the chains. Maybe it’s not that the calls are inherently bad but need to be executed well, like most plays. 

It wasn’t passing on first, it was taking a deep shot that had almost no chance of being caught that we didn’t like.

[Doc Daneeka 6769]

2 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said:

It wasn’t passing on first, it was taking a deep shot that had almost no chance of being caught that we didn’t like.

Well, no down is a good one for a deep shot that has almost no chance of being caught, right?

Why did they have almost no chance of being caught? Execution or something else? I mean, the targets were open, right?

Edited September 13, 2023 by Doc Daneeka

[UTEE97 3515]

2 minutes ago, Doc Daneeka said:

Well, no down is a good one for a deep shot that has almost no chance of being caught, right?

Why did they have almost no chance of being caught? Execution or something else? I mean, the targets were open, right?

I don't think Worthy is good at catching contested deep balls. Not many WRs are, but for some reason we kept forcing it, which was frustrating. As a coach, you have to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your players. I feel like AD is much better at grabbing those contested balls. 

[Doc Daneeka 6769]

3 minutes ago, UTEE97 said:

I don't think Worthy is good at catching contested deep balls. Not many WRs are, but for some reason we kept forcing it, which was frustrating. As a coach, you have to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your players. I feel like AD is much better at grabbing those contested balls. 

Against Rice, from which these complaints arose, Worthy was open and the deep balls weren’t contested. They were underthrown or thrown out of bounds. But he was open. 

Perhaps I’m blocking out some examples, though. Which deep balls to Worthy would have been contested if the throws were on target? 

Edited September 13, 2023 by Doc Daneeka

[jimmyjazz 45893]

The old skool philosophy of using the run to set up the pass has simply morphed into using the short game to set up the long game.  Sark was stubborn and determined to hit deep balls before he had forced the defense to respect the runs or the swing/screen game.  His playcalling has changed.  I wouldn't want to go up against him with the talent we put on the field.

[UTEE97 3515]

12 minutes ago, Doc Daneeka said:

Against Rice, from which these complaints arose, Worthy was open and the deep balls weren’t contested. They were underthrown or thrown out of bounds. But he was open. 

Perhaps I’m blocking out some examples, though. Which deep balls to Worthy would have been contested if the throws were on target? 

I was not talking about the Rice game only and I don't think people were complaining just based on what happened in that game. One or two games is an anomaly but it has happened many times since last year, so it has some validity to it. You have to get Worthy the balls in space and let him run with it.

[Doc Daneeka 6769]

Just now, UTEE97 said:

I was not talking about the Rice game only and I don't think people were complaining just based on what happened in that game. One or two games is an anomaly but it has happened many times since last year, so it has some validity to it. You have to get Worthy the balls in space and let him run with it.

Fair enough, but he was in space against Rice and the same complaints were still made. 

[jw4381 3070]

Rice committed at least 2 DPIs on long balls that of course weren’t called. Just throwing that out there. 

[jimmyjazz 45893]

28 minutes ago, jw4381 said:

Rice committed at least 2 DPIs on long balls that of course weren’t called. Just throwing that out there. 

You wouldn't be referring to this, would you?

[jw4381 3070]

6 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

You wouldn't be referring to this, would you?

Eeyup 

[Ed Tom Bell 0]

It appears Sark wisely changed the pattern on the deep balls to be in the middle of the field.  This allowed Quinn much more room for error.  Quinn has a tendency to throw the ball more vertical instead of out in front.

[Had Enough 2079]

You wouldn't be referring to this, would you?

That looks like a contested and not caught ball. Damnit Worthy.

[Rip76 4925]

Okay, so you don’t have to turn around and look for the ball anymore, correct?

[Rip76 4925]

On 9/12/2023 at 12:01 PM, Strat said:

Awesome. Wonder if he was pointing to Sark after as well. Like you keep throwing those haymakers bro!

This is what I saw.

”Okay, you were right.”

[jimmyjazz 45893]

1 hour ago, Had Enough said:

That looks like a contested and not caught ball. Damnit Worthy.

That looks like a DB tackling a receiver who is trying to catch the ball.

[Had Enough 2079]

That looks like a DB tackling a receiver who is trying to catch the ball.

You may be right.

[Mo Horn 8831]

Love that he's taking his leadership seriously. 

[Biff Tannen 45667]

1 hour ago, Mo Horn said:

Love that he's taking his leadership seriously. 

I love this.

[Js1 85297]

1 hour ago, Mo Horn said:

Love that he's taking his leadership seriously. 

I literally love Quinn Ewers? 

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2937]

[speed817 19256]

1 hour ago, Mo Horn said:

Love that he's taking his leadership seriously. 

[Had Enough 2079]

Love that he's taking his leadership seriously. 

A true leader wouldn’t seek permission.

[lemonandaturd 4285]

It seems like the unnamed Big 12 coach who said Manning will beat out Ewers by midseason is full of shit.  

Edited September 14, 2023 by lemonandaturd

[kevwun 15770]

It turns out Joey McGuire was wrong about a lot of shit.

[Bigbend1812 12915]

12 minutes ago, speed817 said:

[WinningIsHard 4028]

On 9/12/2023 at 7:37 PM, SarkAfterDark said:

I believe one person said it was an awful pass, just about everyone else is saying he could have made it an easier catch for his receivers.

This reminds me of last year when some had their criticisms of Ewers after the OU game and were told to shut up because he played a great game and then those same issues became more present the rest of the year. 

I’m glad he hit on the deep balls but I hope he continues to get better.

 

better than 360 yards, 3 TD's, and no turnovers in tuscaloosa against a defense with several first round draft picks. 

You deserve Casey Thompson 

[HtownHorn 14671]

59 minutes ago, kevwun said:

It turns out Joey McGuire was wrong about a lot of shit.

Including convincing the Eagle guys that Quinn was coming to Tech.

[Cuernavaca 254]

1 hour ago, kevwun said:

It turns out Joey McGuire was wrong about a lot of shit.

Only herpes runs through Lubbock?

[TejasPedro 1857]

1 hour ago, speed817 said:

[WelfareBuysMyWeed 5388]

4 hours ago, Mo Horn said:

Love that he's taking his leadership seriously. 

OMFG Quinn is becoming a Colt McCoy-level leader here. It's been so fucking long

 

[The Ace of Aces 5175]

I wonder what group wasn’t practicing seriously and not focusing on football at all, 

[Biff Tannen 45667]

1 hour ago, TejasPedro said:

[oldhorn2 430]

NM

 

Edited September 14, 2023 by oldhorn2

[Gil Bang 25922]

On 9/12/2023 at 9:56 AM, Hookem2147 said:

hahaha watch Ewers go "oh shit" as the playcall is being signaled in for the Mitchell TD (video should start at that mark. If not, go to 2:13:38)

 

at 2:15:20, there's a gumpette with righteous cans.

[Gil Bang 25922]

Got it.

[TreatyOak 16311]

My beautiful friends, I spent three hours yesterday with Quinn Ewers and surprise guest, Cedric Baxter!

As some of you may recall, I got to hang last summer w/ Mr. Ewers and Colt, and this time it was even more fun, if that's possible!  

He looks a little taller than last year, perhaps because he has slimmed down so much. Of course, I've fattened up, so there's that, too, haha. He is just about the nicest, most humble young man you can imagine. Plus, he can handle a vintage pickup truck and can rock a cowboy hat and some sweet Tecovas! 

I didn't know Cedric Baxter would be hanging with us. He's trimmer than I thought he would be. He is a very sweet young man. Again, humble, smart and very approachable. I spoke to him at length and learned all about him. He told me about being originally committed to Florida State, which was his dream, but how when Coach Choice came to Texas, it was a done deal. He also wanted to leave the state and see more of the world, but he eventually would like to play for the Dolphins. He is also quite interested in fashion and has even created his own brand! You can follow him at @c4era on Insta. I want to to help him promote it. We talked about how much we both liked Jahmyr Gibbs, who is a product of Choice.  I told him I can't wait to watch him on Sundays. I told him I knew we would beat Bama when he got the start, cause we weren't playing scared. He said coming here early gave him the jump on learning the system and he appreciated the trust the coaches have in him. He said his injury is nothing to worry about and he didn't move hurt at all. I also met his family. They were wonderful and are very protective of him. It made me realize how young he really is, as I think he said he came here when he was 17! I told them he is going to do great things in football or otherwise, and they appreciated it. He also expressed to me about how much the win over Bama meant to Quinn in a really powerful way. 

I also got to talk shit with Quinn about Westlake. I told him that his Bama performance didn't surprise me, after I saw him carve up the best defense in our Westlake's history. (In my view, the Westlake game was harder than the Bama game, cause he had time against Bama while he was running for his life the entire HS championship game, and he was playing hurt!) He is such a gentle soul at heart and so easy to talk to. We talked about how happy we were that his HS teammates ended up at Air Force and SMU. Lot of talent from Southlake. For our pics, I migrated him to the new Mathew McConaughey "Hook 'em," just to piss you olds off. (Haha, I'm 63)  Quinn kept bringing it back that they aren't done yet, and is really looking forward. I believe him! 

Here are some pics. Love y'all!

Bro can style

Sweet young man going to do great things 

Haha, check out the driver behind him. 

I need to lay off the Megastuff Oreos, but have you tried them? Did you know yo  can have pictures printed on Oreos now? We did for daughter's college graduation party. They look awesome.   

Sweet

Deal with it. 

What a great guy. 

Cedric having fun.  

How awesome is this? 

Next to the video of a the dude getting his pickup truck spun around by a tornado, then driving away, this might be the most Texas thing I've ever seen. 

 

 

 

[hookemATL 11707]

Is the heater and Lone Star longneck just out of view in the last pic?

thanks for sharing 🤘

[immamac 42838]

@TreatyOak what a cool day thanks for posting a write up and pics. 

[TreatyOak 16311]

Just now, immamac said:

@TreatyOak what a cool day thanks for posting a write up and pics. 

Thanks, brother. Next year, let's do a contest.