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

[utexas8 1721]

We aren't Alabama. There aren't 5 stars everywhere. The only 5 stars are the QB, a receiver that has been largely a disappointment to this point, and a couple linemen. Bama was better than you at every single position on both sides of the ball.

That Alabama was also dominant compared to any team. Nobody was close to them. Unlike, this year no one is that dominant anymore.

[closetohumping 17881]

15 minutes ago, C-Man said:

I’m convinced he’s just been hurt all year. That’s really the most likely explanation. The abdominal early in season bothered him after coming back probably sooner than he should have. Then, that’s probably about fully healed and he sprains his ankle badly vs Kentucky. Mix in some between-the-ears shit as NFL guys are concerned about his injury history and he’s falling out of the first round of the Draft. For somebody who has been building to be drafted highly since he was a sophomore in HS, I wouldn’t be surprised if that wasn’t playing a part in this.

Though Klubnik outplayed him ultimately at QB, I think Ewers looked pretty good on Saturday. Of course it helps when Blue and Wisner are running all over Clemson. I can quibble with a few throws but overall, I think he was good. He had a big scramble that extended a crucial TD drive and that was great to see. I’ve come to grips with the fact that we aren’t likely to see any jaw-dropping play from him the rest of the way because of the health thing. If we can beat ASU, the next round will tell the tale on Ewers.

And the Manning stuff has to wear on him

[C-Man 27871]

9 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

And the Manning stuff has to wear on him

100% -- missed mentioning that in my post. I get the buzz when Arch comes in but it's gotten cringey at this point. He's coming in to either hand the ball off or try and power for a first down. This isn't him coming in to spell a clearly-struggling Ewers in Georgia 1 -- that was kind of a "wow" moment. This is not and if I'm Ewers, I might mutter "motherfucker" every time he comes on to 100K+ screeches after I've just marched the team 60+ yards down the field.

[mwaadeeb 1372]

43 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

You're just too serious and clearly don't pick up on small nuance. 

But I do love you man. You're sexy and bring a lot of value in your posts.

Merry Christmas and congrats on being the first person to ever call me too serious, feels good.

[BurntEyes 6432]

2 minutes ago, mwaadeeb said:

Merry Christmas and congrats on being the first person to ever call me too serious, feels good.

Merry Christmas to you too and like I said. I'm here for you sexy!

[closetohumping 17881]

19 minutes ago, C-Man said:

100% -- missed mentioning that in my post. I get the buzz when Arch comes in but it's gotten cringey at this point. He's coming in to either hand the ball off or try and power for a first down. This isn't him coming in to spell a clearly-struggling Ewers in Georgia 1 -- that was kind of a "wow" moment. This is not and if I'm Ewers, I might mutter "motherfucker" every time he comes on to 100K+ screeches after I've just marched the team 60+ yards down the field.

Yes and I don’t think it’s fair to either of them. Just like the major/Chris situation.  But what if, Arch is a decent teammate 

[jimmyjazz 47395]

nm ban thread delete user

Edited Tuesday at 05:21 PM by jimmyjazz

[HtownHorn 15236]

24 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

#11 passing efficiency

#6 completion percentage

#19 total offense

Are you getting those stats from NCAA.com? Because they are only showing the bowl game stats.

[jimmyjazz 47395]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

Are you getting those stats from NCAA.com? Because they are only showing the bowl game stats.

Yeah, I think you're right.  I mentioned it was borked the other day and then just went and ignored the borkedness.  My bad.

[BurntEyes 6432]

1 hour ago, C-Man said:

100% -- missed mentioning that in my post. I get the buzz when Arch comes in but it's gotten cringey at this point. He's coming in to either hand the ball off or try and power for a first down. This isn't him coming in to spell a clearly-struggling Ewers in Georgia 1 -- that was kind of a "wow" moment. This is not and if I'm Ewers, I might mutter "motherfucker" every time he comes on to 100K+ screeches after I've just marched the team 60+ yards down the field.

I actually fully agree in this regard. My thoughts on Sark's lack of using Arch aside, the cheering for Arch by fans is, as you said, cringey. I'd go past cringey and say annoying. 

I would hope that it doesn't negatively impact Quinn, but it's entirely possible. 

[Jkwellborn 7091]

And the Manning stuff has to wear on him

You know it is. Hell, we get tired of hearing it from outside media and people just stirring up clicks. I think he’s came back from injury early and played through some stuff he normally wouldn’t, because if he missed 4 or 5 games, he may have been afraid he wouldn’t be the starter coming back.

[C-Man 27871]

8 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

I actually fully agree in this regard. My thoughts on Sark's lack of using Arch aside, the cheering for Arch by fans is, as you said, cringey. I'd go past cringey and say annoying. 

I would hope that it doesn't negatively impact Quinn, but it's entirely possible. 

Yep. First off, I love Sark and want him here a long time. But I think he's doing both of them a disservice with the way he uses Arch's abilities. It's almost like he's using Arch a few times just to shut up the fans clamoring for him to come on. Otherwise, I think he'd be doing different things with Arch out of that package, kind of like Urban did with Tebow. Maybe it's coming but it's getting awful late in the season for it.

[Hank Kingsley 21827]

33 minutes ago, C-Man said:

But I think he's doing both of them a disservice with the way he uses Arch's abilities. 

At this point, I agree.  Put Arch back in the box unless there is an injury or code red situation. Doubt we need him for ASU, and assuming we win, we want fully confident Quinn for the OSU or Oregon matchup. 

[BurntEyes 6432]

43 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Yep. First off, I love Sark and want him here a long time. But I think he's doing both of them a disservice with the way he uses Arch's abilities. It's almost like he's using Arch a few times just to shut up the fans clamoring for him to come on. Otherwise, I think he'd be doing different things with Arch out of that package, kind of like Urban did with Tebow. Maybe it's coming but it's getting awful late in the season for it.

Yeah, his use of Arch is frustrating at best. I mean, I just can’t see him doing it just to appease fans, hell it generates more controversy and frustration than if he just kept him on the bench. 

Sark is very hard headed and if he was going to use Arch in more ways I truly believe that the SEC championship game would have been time. I can't see saving it for say, Oregon/OSU or hopefully ND/Georgia3, when I think it would potentially be needed. Sark's ego or hard headed approach is truly my biggest concern about him, but I'll leave further discussion of that topic for the Sark thread.

Sit Arch or actually use him or in other parlance "Shit or get off the pot".

Edited Tuesday at 06:20 PM by BurntEyes

[closetohumping 17881]

55 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

I actually fully agree in this regard. My thoughts on Sark's lack of using Arch aside, the cheering for Arch by fans is, as you said, cringey. I'd go past cringey and say annoying. 

I would hope that it doesn't negatively impact Quinn, but it's entirely possible. 

I’m “pro Arch” or whatever.  I’m pro Quinn as well.  But  a cheer for Arch isn’t a neg on Quinn. 

[BurntEyes 6432]

5 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

I’m “pro Arch” or whatever.  I’m pro Quinn as well.  But  a cheer for Arch isn’t a neg on Quinn. 

I don't see it as a neg on Quinn, I just find it annoying. Then again I was pro-James Brown and started a chant "Free James Brown" in the stadium way back when, so I'm also a hypocrite of the highest order. Not to be confused with my membership in the Order of Quinn's White Knights.

[sith_horn 2544]

20 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

At this point, I agree.  Put Arch back in the box unless there is an injury or code red situation. Doubt we need him for ASU, and assuming we win, we want fully confident Quinn for the OSU or Oregon matchup. 

I actually would prefer he have Arch play in each game but leave him in for more snaps. Just having him come in for a single snap I think is counterproductive. More snaps gives him an opportunity to get in rhythm and keeps him "warm" for the playoffs in the event he has to actually take the reigns due to an Ewers injury. Delicate balance to strike though. Enough snaps to be productive for Arch, but not so many you take Ewers out of rhythm either. But Sark may feel coming in for a single snap during the red zone is enough for that. Other thought is, Sark absolutely hates revealing too much film to opponents. He may have scripts and packages for Arch he doesn't want seen until it becomes necessary to uncork them.

Edited Tuesday at 06:38 PM by sith_horn

[closetohumping 17881]

Sark coaching around Quinn

Couple minutes in “If klubnik were the Texas qb they’d be my pick”

Edited Tuesday at 06:54 PM by closetohumping

[pyrohornIII 4853]

33 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

At this point, I agree.  Put Arch back in the box unless there is an injury or code red situation. Doubt we need him for ASU, and assuming we win, we want fully confident Quinn for the OSU or Oregon matchup. 

I think Sark is using Arch to set up other options for Quinn down the road. Everytime he trots Arch out there reinforces in peoples' minds that "Quinn isn't a running threat. If they want to run, then UT will put in Arch."

Like someone said in another thread, tendencies can work for you when you know when to break them.

[utexas8 1721]

I wonder if Carson beck comes back next year. Quinn will Move up another Spot in the draft.

[closetohumping 17881]

20 minutes ago, utexas8 said:

I wonder if Carson beck comes back next year. Quinn will Move up another Spot in the draft.

I think Quinn is already ahead of him 

[StassneyHorn 6792]

It’s becoming too obvious that Arch is going to complete a jump pass for a TD, and we’ll see it everyday for a year.

[Tex Long 4710]

15 hours ago, StassneyHorn said:

It’s becoming too obvious that Arch is going to complete a jump pass for a TD, and we’ll see it everyday for a year.

Too much ambiguity. Is that a Good Thing™ or is it a Bad Thing™?

[Irish Wrist Watch 1505]

On 12/24/2024 at 12:36 PM, sith_horn said:

I actually would prefer he have Arch play in each game but leave him in for more snaps. Just having him come in for a single snap I think is counterproductive. More snaps gives him an opportunity to get in rhythm and keeps him "warm" for the playoffs in the event he has to actually take the reigns due to an Ewers injury. Delicate balance to strike though. Enough snaps to be productive for Arch, but not so many you take Ewers out of rhythm either. But Sark may feel coming in for a single snap during the red zone is enough for that. Other thought is, Sark absolutely hates revealing too much film to opponents. He may have scripts and packages for Arch he doesn't want seen until it becomes necessary to uncork them.

I'd like to think you're right on this. Quinn looked healthier last week, but one big hit and Arch could instantly become the man, and he won't be nearly as ready as he would have had Sark taken advantage of  opportunities to get him some playing time in the previous ten weeks. If there's an injury and Arch can't get us past OSU or Oregon, it will be because Sark took his foot off the gas several times when he shouldn't have.

I too would like to think Arch is getting some extra attention in practice the last few weeks and will come out of the gates kicking ass and chewing bubble gum. It would be a story for the ages. It's possible, I suppose, that the team has been told to keep under wraps anything like that which might be going on in practice. Have any reporters ask Sark what they're doing for Arch? Seems like a hell of a good question.

[dec3169 561]

On 12/24/2024 at 12:23 PM, closetohumping said:

I’m “pro Arch” or whatever.  I’m pro Quinn as well.  But  a cheer for Arch isn’t a neg on Quinn. 

ProQuinn sounds like a good name for a new malaria drug.  Bet his agent will have him on commercials dressed as a doctor for that one if it is ever invented.  ProArch might be a good one for Athletic shoes now that I think about it.

[Thatguy 9469]

On 12/24/2024 at 9:34 AM, C-Man said:

I’m convinced he’s just been hurt all year. That’s really the most likely explanation. The abdominal early in season bothered him after coming back probably sooner than he should have. Then, that’s probably about fully healed and he sprains his ankle badly vs Kentucky. Mix in some between-the-ears shit as NFL guys are concerned about his injury history and he’s falling out of the first round of the Draft. For somebody who has been building to be drafted highly since he was a sophomore in HS, I wouldn’t be surprised if that wasn’t playing a part in this.

Though Klubnik outplayed him ultimately at QB, I think Ewers looked pretty good on Saturday. Of course it helps when Blue and Wisner are running all over Clemson. I can quibble with a few throws but overall, I think he was good. He had a big scramble that extended a crucial TD drive and that was great to see. I’ve come to grips with the fact that we aren’t likely to see any jaw-dropping play from him the rest of the way because of the health thing. If we can beat ASU, the next round will tell the tale on Ewers.

Klubnik outplayed him how? He did what he was asked to do and played a clean game. Klubnik was asked to throw it more times. That is it.

[jimmyjazz 47395]

3 hours ago, Thatguy said:

Klubnik outplayed him how? He did what he was asked to do and played a clean game. Klubnik was asked to throw it more times. That is it.

For what it's worth, sports-reference has their ratings at 144.5 (Klubnik) and 147.0 (Ewers) for that game.  

[Codaxx 6311]

1 minute ago, jimmyjazz said:

For what it's worth, sports-reference has their ratings at 144.5 (Klubnik) and 147.0 (Ewers) for that game.  

I think people saying Klubnick has a better game is pretty simple. He led his team to 24 pts vs a defense giving up 12. He had 3 TD passes vs a defense that gave up 4 the prior 12 games. He did that with 0 run game. Clemson RBs ran it 11 times in total. You put the cape on and are responsible for 80-85%  of your offenses plays and double up the opposing defenses average pts allowed, that is a good game.

[Dahobbs 18451]

4 hours ago, Thatguy said:

Klubnik outplayed him how? He did what he was asked to do and played a clean game. Klubnik was asked to throw it more times. That is it.

I mean, technically you are right. But Klubnik was asked to do more and executed that "more" very well. In gymnastics, Quinn would have executed a lower difficulty routine very well, and Klubnik a high difficulty routines very well. Judges would give the higher score to Klubnik. Maybe Quinn could execute a higher difficulty routine, but we haven't seen Quinn do that this season (at least since his injuries). 

[Bigbend1812 13090]

[B00M 6741]

On 12/24/2024 at 9:33 AM, Zeus said:

Quinn did sweet shit like this before he got hurt.

That’s the Quinn we all want

 

 

This is hilarious, thanks for posting. 

Also, good luck to QE going from no kids to twins. Hope he saved some money, dude’s gonna need a nanny. 

[South Austin 53336]

19 minutes ago, Dahobbs said:

Maybe Quinn could execute a higher difficulty routine, but we haven't seen Quinn do that this season (at least since his injuries). 

I’m fine with Quinn going for a perfect 10 on the summersault.

[Codaxx 6311]

5 minutes ago, B00M said:

This is hilarious, thanks for posting. 

Also, good luck to QE going from no kids to twins. Hope he saved some money, dude’s gonna need a nanny. 

He is checking to see if he crossed the LOS.

[Zeus 6894]

5 minutes ago, B00M said:

This is hilarious, thanks for posting. 

Also, good luck to QE going from no kids to twins. Hope he saved some money, dude’s gonna need a nanny. 

 

Yeah twins is probably a nightmare. I had two in diapers at the same time and that was plenty. I couldn't imagine them being the exact same age and exact same genes. Maybe they will be non-identical twins or whatever. 

1 minute ago, Codaxx said:

He is checking to see if he crossed the LOS.

It's still pretty awesome to see him throw it then immediately look for that.

Cuz he knows Helm is going to snag that TD

[boilerhorn 1648]

On 12/24/2024 at 12:50 PM, closetohumping said:

Sark coaching around Quinn

Couple minutes in “If klubnik were the Texas qb they’d be my pick”

Late to the show on this one.  This is Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff, with Middlekauff making the "coaching around Quinn" statements.  For the record, he is a *former* NFL scout and *former* contributor for the Athletic Bay Area.  He is now a podcast host who "is not afraid to swim into any topic."  He's going to monetize his good/bad/whatever takes until he no longer can.  Pro-blue blood takes sell; anti-blue blood takes sell.  Until people tire of you.  I listened to him for about 30 seconds and tired of him.

 

[closetohumping 17881]

Just now, boilerhorn said:

Late to the show on this one.  This is Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff, with Middlekauff making the "coaching around Quinn" statements.  For the record, he is a *former* NFL scout and *former* contributor for the Athletic Bay Area.  He is now a podcast host who "is not afraid to swim into any topic."  He's going to monetize his good/bad/whatever takes until he no longer can.  Pro-blue blood takes sell; anti-blue blood takes sell.  Until people tire of you.  I listened to him for about 30 seconds and tired of him.

 

It ain’t like he’s the only guy that takes shots at Quinn.  

[South Austin 53336]

5 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

It ain’t like he’s the only guy that takes shots at Quinn.  

I don’t know what you’re implying.

[boilerhorn 1648]

8 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

It ain’t like he’s the only guy that takes shots at Quinn.  

True, but he (Middlekauf) could take 3 random posts from this thread and turn it into 30 minutes of idiotic rambling.  

EDIT to add: "former NFL scout" on Middlekauf's CV is somewhat damning.  "Prolific message board poster and aspiring NFL scout" is less damning.

Edited yesterday at 04:22 PM by boilerhorn

[closetohumping 17881]

5 minutes ago, South Austin said:

I don’t know what you’re implying.

Outside of Surly, people don’t think the team is holding Quinn back

5 minutes ago, boilerhorn said:

True, but he (Middlekauf) could take 3 random posts from this thread and turn it into 30 minutes of idiotic rambling.  

That’s why he’s rich

[jimmyjazz 47395]

Anyone who voluntarily listens to any broadcast in which Colin Cowherd is participating deserves all the scorn.

[closetohumping 17881]

4 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Anyone who voluntarily listens to any broadcast in which Colin Cowherd is participating deserves all the scorn.

Sick burn.   Colin is a Texas apologist for the most part.   But yes all the media talking heads have it out for Quinn 

[Pam Cummings 9888]

Cowherd loves big brands he definitely isn't some Texas hater.

[jimmyjazz 47395]

1 minute ago, Pam Cummings said:

Cowherd loves big brands he definitely isn't some Texas hater.

I didn't say he is a Texas hater.  He's an insufferable douchebaggish twat.

[Tex Long 4710]

4 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Anyone who voluntarily listens to any broadcast in which Colin Cowherd is participating deserves all the scorn.

Cowherd is a grade-A goofus. I don't watch his crap unless Klatt is on. I like Klatt, though. He actually understands Football, and he usually is pretty level-headed. He also gives Cowherd shit for some of his stupider utterings. 

... and Klatt clearly re-lives 70-3 a few times a year, and that's kinda fun to watch.

[Slacks 7100]

2 hours ago, Bigbend1812 said:

Hoeness

[Pam Cummings 9888]

11 minutes ago, Tex Long said:

Cowherd is a grade-A goofus. I don't watch his crap unless Klatt is on. I like Klatt, though. He actually understands Football, and he usually is pretty level-headed. He also gives Cowherd shit for some of his stupider utterings. 

... and Klatt clearly re-lives 70-3 a few times a year, and that's kinda fun to watch.

I enjoy Klatt sonning Cowherd. He's like a big bro giving his little bro a noogie.

[Hookem10 900]

cade played well but the refs swallowing the flags at the line of scrimmage and OPI kinda kept Clemson in it. no flags is great for the movement of the game but it looked like some of those big plays should of been negated for holding. not complaining it worked both ways but our dline was getting tackled all 2nd half 

[MrBig 5673]

1 hour ago, closetohumping said:

Sick burn.   Colin is a Texas apologist for the most part.   But yes all the media talking heads have it out for Quinn 

It’s almost as if all the talking heads didn’t watch Texas games and just looked at the stats all season. And then when people actually watched Texas play during the SEC Championship game, they said wait a minute, this is the offense Texas is rolling with?

It’s not like all the talking heads decided to coordinate with each other and shit on Quinn at the same time. They’ve just finally watched a full Texas game with the offense we’ve been seeing since Quinn came back from injury. 

[Sgt Hulk 14487]

Meh.  Look Quinn was a 1.000 5 star all world media darlin since early days of highschool. This isn’t his first rodeo being in the spotlight and if he wants to be an nfl qb worrying about a back up always in the media isn’t gonna help. Mentally you need to be dialed in more than that.  If he wants to cement his legacy he needs to step up this playoff run and leave it all out there. Or he will always be look at as Dak Prescott Dallas cowboys. Dominate stats and weak teams and crumble under the pressure of post season.  He’s auditioning and shutting up any haters these next 2-3 games hopefully and cementing his legacy 

Edited yesterday at 07:15 PM by Sgt Hulk

[yoladu 4204]

is Arch really truly a running threat though? i feel like he has gotten kind of gotten pigeonholed into it this year. (yes, a long run against a shitty team and a gritty TD against A&M not withstanding)

Maybe his genealogy has me thrown off, but his skill set is pocket passing, isnt it?

Edited yesterday at 07:43 PM by yoladu