So, barring an unfortunate circumstance, that seems more set in stone today than it did going into the FAU game. Frankly, I don’t see where Chiles is going to get the time and circumstance to overtake him. Perhaps he’ll get a shot if Gilbert doesn’t develop quickly, always a possibility. I don’t write anyone in unless there is solid reason to do so. Now there is with Colt.

I was a little antsy about mentioning this but there it is.

Perhaps the Q Package can be refined and be something special. Once we get in Big 12 play, we’ll need every weapon we have and then some. Like war, it’s the nature of the beast.

That was the point; is there a there there?

represent about as powerful a running threat the Horns could muster on the edge. With the option pass, this would be a serious headache for DCs.

The Old Davis wouldn’t go for it for the Old Mack would like the risks.

However, if indeed, we are in the era of the New Davis and New Mack, who knows. Of course, they have to get it operative on the field first and so far that isn’t happening. It might but the point is that it may never reach maturity. Late in the season they might wish they had such a threat.

The question is: Where do you put that talent to use if not at QB?

I’m not talking replacing Colt – I think he has matured into a first-rate college QB that can lead the Horns and I can say that without reservation. The vast majority of football plays are about making the right judgment. The big plays are a secondary result (most of the time). And that judgment is the real key to the quality of your QB (after that you can go to fulfillment of that judgment, successful drives and scoring, clock management, team leadership, etc.). The team has full confidence in Colt at this time and no one wants to thwart that wonderful asset.

The question here is what do you do with your other assets, how do you deploy other weapons? Are you always working on the future as well as the present; do you hold a pat hand or improve your lie?

Despite the fact John has never produced at the high level on the field doesn’t mean he can’t or won’t. But like all athletes blessed with incredible physical talents, he still has to build those skill sets and find a workable role in the team structure. And he has to do that in the context of not just his wishes, but the coaches and the team needs. The current need seems less at the moment, but when the Horns hit mid-season, I suspect the desire for more and greater weapons will return in force even thought this has the possibility to be a widely diversified offense. (Seven TDs from seven different players is a damn good indicator.)

While I once thought over the years we would save special things for OU, I realize that was just my imagination and actually Mack’s nut sack was shrinking up. We didn’t save anything, we just stayed conservative.

Therefore, I don’t presume we’re saving the Q Package for later, although, to me, that seems a good course for investment in both the development of Chiles and of the offense. Personally, I always carry a few extra bullets when I’m hunting. No that I’m a bad shot – I’m damn good – but sometimes there are circumstances where everything changes and you need those extras.