John Chiles...................................

by texascfo on Nov 9, 2008 10:54 AM CST Comment 10 comments

Was at game yesterday and several fans at the same time groaned when Chiles came in with 11 minutes left in 4th quarter and Texas up only 42-14. Personally, I felt Colt should of stayed in game as Texas had ball ready to score and he had a chance to have 6 td passes and put us up near 50 points (style points for both team and Colt). But Mack does not run up score ( I do not think that is running up score) AND Colt had been hit hard several times during the first half AND Kansas was coming up next week. In fact, during the second quarter, I was watching the sideline and thought Colt may be hurt and would not return after one of those hits from a Baylor blitz.

So, Chiles come in with 11 minutes left and the coaching staff does not call plays like they would with Colt - meaning no passing. Reminded me of Fred Akers - run, run, run, run. Come on, 11 minutes left in game and we are not blowing Baylor out of the stadium - 42 points on offense. I do not think Chiles threw a pass yesterday and he was in several situations (like 2nd and 9) that Colt WOULD throw a pass. Is that how to prepare the backup QB? If he is going to be the 2nd team QB and be one play (Colt hurt) from being the starter, how does anyone (including Chiles) know that he can run this offense?

With the anticipated 6' 4' freshman Gilbert coming in next year as QB and after again watching Chiles yesterday, I think coaches need to speak with Chiles and discuss other options on the team. I know, he wants to be a QB but John Chiles WILL NOT BE a pro QB and he had the athletic skills to play at the next level. So what will he do, sit behind Colt again next year all year and hope to start his senior year? Man, afater watching Chiles, I would much rather see Gilbert or another freshman QB (or redshirt feshman QB) that has been mentored by Colt be our starting QB (like Colt was by Vince). Frankly, I do not trust Chiles decision making and ball handling skills as the QB!

So what is the answer? How about working Chiles into a tight end or receiver position? He has the athletic ability to be a game changer when he is on the field.

Any thoughts on this? Would appreciate hearing other opinions.

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He's been looking better

But when he had a chance to score last night on 3rd and like 2? He fumbled again… Booooooooooooooooooo……

by notsofst on Nov 9, 2008 12:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I couldn’t agree with you more Chiles would be a hell of a Tight End or a 3rd slot Wr at this point. I wasn’t at the game but it sounds like I mirrored the fans reaction when I saw Chiles coming in the game. I was thinking oh great Mr predictable entered the building run run run. He only had one good run but it was called back for holding. I know Mack is a great coach and a stand out guy for that matter, but the BCS and the other coaches are ranking teams on style points i.e Blowouts. The other coaches out there like Stoops and Urban Meyer and Carroll they understand this they know they have to blow out these teams if they want to make a BCS bowl I don’t know about you guys but I hope our horns aren’t going to be playing for a Cotton Bowl or even another god damn Holiday Bowl

by kcmorse on Nov 9, 2008 12:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Looking better?

When he runs the ball? That is how we evaluate him or is it when he does not fumble the ball?

by texascfo on Nov 9, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Put him on Defense

I think it might be a good fit for him, safety maybe???? Hes got the speed, and he has a good build. Almost like a Drew Kelson.

by koryg10 on Nov 9, 2008 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by mrbubbles812 on Nov 9, 2008 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

like a Drew Kelson

I don’t know if this was intended to be funny, but I found it so, as his career at UT will be much like Drew’s I fear.

by BoddickerIsClutch on Nov 10, 2008 10:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He could never be a tight end.

He doesn’t have the size to be a tight end. Right now he is listed at 215 lbs. He probably doesn’t even weigh that much as teams tend to make their skill position players seem heavier than they really are (Just watch the NFL combine every year). Blaine Irby, who by no means is a big TE, weighs 20 pounds more at 235 lbs. And he is no where close to a blocking TE like Ullman who is 260. I have no doubts that he could put on 20 lbs IN A COUPLE OF YEARS. By then he would be a senior and would have one year to shine at TE. Not going to happen. WR is not a good fit either as we have tons of depth and if Shipley comes back next year he’ll have to pass like 5 guys who have at least one more year of experience at the position. I’ve never been overly impressed with Chiles as a runner. He has tremendous straight line speed, but he never makes anyone miss and is easily brought down by arm tackles. I don’t think there is a good solution for Mr. Chiles. I have nothing against him as I’m sure he’s a great guy, but as far as fitting on to this team now and in the future, I just don’t see it.

by aaronlybrand on Nov 9, 2008 4:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs