2011 Texas Big Board: The Quarterbacks
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 8, 2010 7:00 AM CST
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Print| Name | School | JD invite? | Commitment odds | Quick take |
| JW Walsh | Denton Guyer | Will not attend | Committed to Oklahoma St. (2/1/2010) | The best combination of running ability and passing ability in the class -- big-time ability and has remarkable arm strength for a dual-threat quarterback. |
| David Ash | Belton | February 13 | 60% | Stock dropped during junior season as a result of an ankle injury that slowed him most of the year. Looked like no. 1 target after 2009 summer camp. Pro-style quarterback who can make some plays with his feet. |
| Michael Brewer | Lake Travis | Unconfirmed | 50% | Undersized for a quarterback at around 6-0, but is a Texas legacy, as his father played quarterback for the Longhorns. Proven ability to lead after taking Lake Travis to a third straight state championship. Reportedly was offered a grayshirt by the Texas coaches and wasn't particularly happy about it. |
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I've seen Polite play
He is a good player. Is he Texas good? Eh, I’m not so sure. I’d hate to see him show up and have a Sherrod type career. Granted you get a great education for free but every player wants to play. I’m not so sure he’d ever play.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Far from convinced with Polite as well.
The names thrown out there may increase in importance as the process moves along because of just how difficult it will be to find a quarterback willing to commit in this class.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 8, 2010 8:16 AM CST up reply actions
Dual-Threat QB
I think we should concentrate entirely on getting an athletic QB, who may be able to find a niche as the 4th-string QB and then develop as a passer.
Makes sense
I agree because of how helpful a running quarterback is in a Greg Davis offense and how many more quarterbacks there are in the state who may be undersized and playing in spread offenses who might like a look at quarterback at Texas. Could be that someone surfaces on the radar either for JD2 or during spring evaluations/summer camps. In terms of quarterbacks, if Ash doesn’t commit there is plenty of time to find someone.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 8, 2010 9:16 AM CST up reply actions
It'd take a unique person to accept a UT offer
at QB at this point. Redshirt all but guaranteed. Probably No. 3 QB, at best, as a RS freshman in 2012, but could have a good career if he’s good enough to reach No. 2 status in 2013.
Coaches would probably prefer an athletic type — somebody who could switch positions if PT at QB seemed unlikely.
A guy who thinks he can be better than Wood and McCoy could accept as well
Confidence to bank on being the #1 QB after Gilbert leaves would be a good thing, I’d think.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 8, 2010 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
wait a minute!?
Dana Holgorson is now at OU? crappppppppppppppppppp
not only did i love him at Houston, but we have to face his offense this season?
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
delete the post above, my bad, i meant osu NT
"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"
by greenspointexas on Feb 8, 2010 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
At the risk of appearing stupid...
what is a “grayshirt”?
"Only angry people win football games." --DKR
Essentially
What happens is that the player comes in for his freshman year and has to pay their own tuition. He will practice with the team but will not play and he is then placed on scholarship after his freshman academic year, giving him 4 years of eligibility left. If I am correct we offered this to Emory Blake from last year.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Yes.
Blake was offered a grayshirt and there was talk that Espinosa would receive one as well.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 8, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
With the talk of Walters being hurt
I’d say its unlikely at this point.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
The talk was a year ago
Espinosa actually received a scholarship, not a greyshirt offer.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 9, 2010 7:53 AM CST up reply actions
keihl frazier
kid out of arkansas. texas is on his profile page
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