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I have seen Flowers in interviews and he is a serious, humble and likeable so I am really rooting for him. I think he is getting better and gaining confidence. The screens to the sidelines worked on Saturday, in part, on him throwing a little bit in front of the receiver so he is moving up field when he catches it (instead of flat-footed). I think that is something that the coaches saw and worked on. They are no longer timid out there on offense and it is something I have seen building over the past couple of games.

You said that CWT wants a QB that is essentially a RB even though that has never been his philosphy based on the guys he has named starter previously. One thing is obvious is that over CWT's tenure the QB situation has been pretty awful and he has tried a lot of things and a lot of different players to rectify it. He was putting him in games because he was seeing the same things we were - that our QB's stink and Flowers was next up to prove himself. Yes he struggled but I think CWT gave him a chance to get past the jitters. He does not have a lot of options left so he will keep Flowers in now. He can still develop and be serviceable. Who knows? He is a good kid so I am rooting for him to succeed.

I honestly don't see much market for Spurrier. His best years seem to be behind him. Way behind.

Yeah, exactly why he named Floyd and White. It all makes sense now.

Golden, Spurrier, Edsell, SHIANO? Are those are options on firing Tags? This is a great thread for those of us who want to be patient with Taggart.

Wake me when Strong is available.

#JustStartWinning

I am really confused about this take responsibility thing. It is like some people have never been in charge of a department or team before. When you are the boss/coach/director that whole thing is yours. Every touchdown, penalty, first down, win, loss etc. Of course he knows that; anyone in that position does. Complain about the play calling - I get that - parsing pronouns in quotes from articles seems a bit nit picky.

I agree but if Texas let's Strong go I think Harlan is on the clock (and the phone hopefully).

I come here for the insight but I stay for the crazies.

For me it would feel like me and my teammates need to play better.

I would like to thank you for your post. Especially since you made it in good faith. I also think the board's response was funny and full of snark, I would expect nothing less even if you were right. If people don't post what they hear, what fun is that?

Taggart (TV Series 1983–2010) - IMDb Old news....

OK, I am just curous if they measure how having a mobile QB opens things up for the RB's.

Since rumor has it that Woolard will be the starting QB next year, we should give each QB full games to play and see which one performs best in the long run. As for when Bench is put into a game, that is on the head coach. CWT makes that decision, not Bench. So only CWT is responsible, no matter what he says, since he doesn't want to take any responsibility for anything that goes wrong, especially when it's his decision. We really don't know for sure if Woolard is any good. We all hope he is and since he is on the bench he is our best player but he might be a bust. If Woolard stinks (regardless of who the coach is) we will be happy that we did not sit Flowers for Bench. And no, I have not given up on the season, I think Flowers is better than Bench from what I have seen anyway. Also, I see we are comparing passing numbers up there but do they take into account the affect Flowers has on the running game?

Hobbits are natural sprinters! Very dangerous over short distances! If you're going to make those movie quotes, at least use the right race... Yes, I'm a huge Harry Potter fan so I know it was a dwarf that said that. I was just trying to be PC.

guy but he was beat out by a sophmore. Watching him play I see why. Flowers is still developing and even though he is not what we all dreamed of when he signed he could get better where I think Bench has peaked. Even assuming they are even at this point (which they are not) the logical choice is the let Flowers develop. The thing is IMO Bench is a much better passer. I truly don't understand how anyone can look at QF and make a logical arguements that he is anywhere near SB. While I think its true that rate of improvement is much better for QF I dont know if he will ever truly develop as a passer. I think SB might be able to win us games this year. The argument that we should just settle with losses while QF develops for next year doesn't ring true with me. I think there is enough talent on the team for us to win some games and to keep QF in there to me is to give up on the season... He may be a better passer, but it is kind of like being the tallest hobbit. QF adds a dimension and can escape when the pocket collapses. It at least gives the defense something to think about. Given enough reps his passing may improve. He has the potential to keep the defense off the field with his legs. so QF is the fastest hobbit? Hobbits are natural sprinters! Very dangerous over short distances!

guy but he was beat out by a sophmore. Watching him play I see why. Flowers is still developing and even though he is not what we all dreamed of when he signed he could get better where I think Bench has peaked. Even assuming they are even at this point (which they are not) the logical choice is the let Flowers develop. The thing is IMO Bench is a much better passer. I truly don't understand how anyone can look at QF and make a logical arguements that he is anywhere near SB. While I think its true that rate of improvement is much better for QF I dont know if he will ever truly develop as a passer. I think SB might be able to win us games this year. The argument that we should just settle with losses while QF develops for next year doesn't ring true with me. I think there is enough talent on the team for us to win some games and to keep QF in there to me is to give up on the season... He may be a better passer, but it is kind of like being the tallest hobbit. QF adds a dimension and can escape when the pocket collapses. It at least gives the defense something to think about. Given enough reps his passing may improve. He has the potential to keep the defense off the field with his legs.

Bench is a good guy but he was beat out by a sophmore. Watching him play I see why. Flowers is still developing and even though he is not what we all dreamed of when he signed he could get better where I think Bench has peaked. Even assuming they are even at this point (which they are not) the logical choice is the let Flowers develop.

When I played I accepted the criticism from the coach as gospel. I was just happy he thought enough of my abilities to start me. If he yelled at me or whatever I attributed to my ****** play. I did get my feelings hurt and play poorly to spite him.

I do not see a problem with him being proud of his touchdown. You guys need to give these kids a break.

Easy now. These are college kids and they work their asses off.

I think a lot of people will silently agree with you but be prepared for the onslaught.

A TD from Maryland being happy to play prevent defense and let USF eat 8 minutes up. That's what they call a Pyrrhic victory. Couldn't afford more 8 minute drives. You might have a point if that drive happened in the 4th quarter and we scored with like 5 min left. But it happened in the 3rd quarter and we scored in the 3rd quarter. No team defense is "happy" to let it get down to an 11pt (2 score) game with an entire quarter still to play. Even if we took enough 8 min on a that first drive in the 4th quarter, there still would have been 5:30 min left in the game with it being a one score game. Again, no teams going to be "happy" about that. There's enough things to complain about on Saturdays game without making stuff up. Agreed, now we are complaining about long sustained drives in the 3rd that ended in a touchdown because they took too long. I realize we were behind but that is how you come back. It would have been great if the next drive took just as long and resulted in a TD. We would have clearly worn them down and kept their offense off the field.

how many fans would be left in the stands with yet another year of this? I think the damage is on that front. We have just the die hards in the stands these days. We might all have to come to terms with us having to wait until Skip rolls off the payroll. Otherwise we will be paying 3 coaches. Think about how inept that looks. You may say "no more inept than the product on the field" but if I am Harlan I am thinking long and hard before I make that call. If waiting is also what is required for a guy like Charlie - all the better. Also, Charlie would be a big splash and even if we are still paying Skip I think the even the USF haters will think it is the right move for us.