September 12, 20223 yr Thoughts? Malik was recruited as a development project. There’s a reason he’s behind Charles Wright on the depth chart. Sark very obviously does not feel he’s ready.They’ll go with Card through the next three if at all possible. The team’s best chance to win right now is leaning into the running game and utilizing his ability to be an effective game manager. That is not an unreasonable ask against UTSA, Tech, or WVU. Dallas… They need to do everything possible to get Ewers back for that game.
September 12, 20223 yr 23 hours ago, Dbeasy said: Maybe you were just trying to make a joke, but it falls flat. Making false racist claims is never a good look. He’s 6’5” 230+. You don’t need to be a gifted runner to run the QB run pass option. Just look at Sam. Try again for the chuckle with something less predictable and blasé. And just for grins here’s the scouting report from 247: Physically gifted signal caller with a lot of tools. Still needs game reps and experience to take his game to another level. Has a clean, easy delivery and one of the strongest arms in the class. Has tightened his release over the last year, less of a windup and gets it out quick. Shows good feet in the pocket but can continue to improve extending plays and getting out of the pocket to make a throw or running for plus yards. Has a big frame but has maintained his weight and isn't sloppy. Shows good touch on the deep ball and looks good when throwing on time and in rhythm. A natural leader who teammates will love in the locker room. Mature and works hard off the field. Very intriguing at the next level and has a ton of upside and if he maximizes his potential, has a chance to be special. Can we send him to the coach that works with ehlinger? Shouldn’t the serious players be doing this during the summers as part of their NIL package or just pay for it now that they have a little money. It would even be a business expense professional training and such.
September 12, 20223 yr If Card is not “healthy”, Malik should get a lot of reps this week, in practice, as well as a package with Roshon in at Wildcat/QB. IMO - those are our two best options for the next couple weeks for a serviceable Ewers to return.Hook’em!
September 12, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, msucolt45 said: If Card is not “healthy”, Malik should get a lot of reps this week, in practice, as well as a package with Roshon in at Wildcat/QB. IMO - those are our two best options for the next couple weeks for a serviceable Ewers to return. Hook’em! Wright will play before Malik...
September 12, 20223 yr 52 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: Wright will play before Malik... He said a package. Not start.
September 12, 20223 yr Wright is about Applewhite this thing. Let’s go. What fuck his friends girlfriend, and have his knees fall off?
September 12, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, Nivek said: What fuck his friends girlfriend, and have his knees fall off?
September 12, 20223 yr 45 minutes ago, Nivek said: What fuck his friends girlfriend, and have his knees fall off? I mean if you only want to remember the bad stuff . . . okay?
September 12, 20223 yr IN. I am clueless as to why Wright is our 3rd stringProbably because coaches see something that message board posters don’t see.
September 12, 20223 yr If Sark thinks Charles is ahead of Maalik, then I trust him. I will say that I saw a different Card against Alabama. He was getting the ball out faster. He seems to have learned from Quinn. I hope we can get both guys back soon. Only 2 weeks out for Quinn would be amazing.
September 12, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, BarthHollamew said: Wright is about Applewhite this thing. Let’s go. I wish we had an Applewhite level backup, he was an assassin. He would have ruined BAMAs day coming off the bench, no doubt about it. Edited September 12, 20223 yr by Azbadlands
September 12, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, DiceHands said: we absolutely cannot trot out charles fucking wright use maalik for 2-3 games until Card is healthy and we can still save his RS. With Charles it's a scenario like the longest yard: "Crewe, Meggett can't run the ball every play!" Just like Bijan and RoJo can't run the ball every play either.
September 12, 20223 yr On 9/10/2022 at 5:50 PM, goatsaag said: This whole thread is dumb (obviously) but what is the "he was playing well before he got hurt!" narrative you're trying to push? He handed the ball off four times and then came up limping after the first called pass play when he bailed on the play at the first indication of pressure and ran up the middle. ? Card wasn't clearly hobbled until the third quarter. Maybe he got hurt earlier, but the ankle wasn't a real factor until later. He looked pretty good the last drive of the first half. If not for the PIs, he has a TD that drive. Once the ankle swelled up (maybe while sitting during halftime?), he wasn't able to plant at all. Even still, he has another TD if Sanders just keeps his feet in the third quarter. Card isn't going to be a great QB. But he didn't lose us that game and damn near won it. Really strange to write a sophomore QB completely off for a gritty performance against the #1 team in the country with a loaded defense. He basically matched Bryce Young's performance. Edited September 12, 20223 yr by Dahobbs
September 12, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, Dahobbs said: ? Card wasn't clearly hobbled until the third quarter. Maybe he got hurt earlier, but the ankle wasn't a real factor until later. He looked pretty good the last drive of the first half. If not for the PIs, he has a TD that drive. Once the ankle swelled up (maybe while sitting during halftime?), he wasn't able to plant at all. Even still, he has another TD if Sanders just keeps his feet in the third quarter. Card isn't going to be a great QB. But he didn't lose us that game and damn near won it. his ankle got hurt in the 2nd half(I think on the 2nd drive). He ran up the middle to escape pocket and there was a scrum. It wasn't totaly clear but from what I can tell he was lifted off the ground and a bama player twisted his leg on the way down.
September 12, 20223 yr Nobody can shit all over our own guys before they even attempt a pass like we can. Maybe Wright is in front of Maalik because a whole extra year in the program is more meaningful in this case than an extra star by your name. Edited September 12, 20223 yr by Your Mom
September 12, 20223 yr 14 minutes ago, Dahobbs said: He basically matched Bryce Young's performance. I was at the game. The first 3 quarters watching Young was “lol why is this a heisman candidate”. The 4th quarter was “oh that’s why”. He was laser accurate zipping the ball everywhere and kicked it into another gear. I couldn’t believe how he avoided the sack on the last drive. It’s actually shocking anyone could watch that game and think Card is anywhere near as good as Young.
September 12, 20223 yr Hudson Card passing plays before Ankle 2nd & 8 - can't handle pocket pressure, tucks it and runs for a 1st down. (The high step play) 3rd & 14 - quick tunnel screen complete for 2 yards 1st & 10 - good pass completion down middle for 15 yards for 1st down 2nd & 10 - pass to Worthy was a wee bit late. Worthy was pass interfered. No call. 3rd & 9 - can't handle pocket pressure, flag for intentional grounding because didn't throw it past yard stick 1st & 15 - Great completion down sideline to Bijan for huge gain. 1st & 10 - short completion to Sanders for 1 yard 2nd & 9 - Pass Interference on Casey Cain - (Probably a good ball if Cain wasn't held) 1st & 10 - Pass Interference on Sanders - (this is was bit of a stretch, and the ball wasn't even close to Sanders) 1st & Goal - Passed too far Out of Bounds. Incomplete. 2nd & 14 - Passed too Wide to Bijan. Incomplete. 3rd & 14 - Didn't see pressure until too late. Runs, injures ankle @Dahobbs After re-watching the game sober. You were correct. Card was better before the ankle injury. Mea culpa.
September 12, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, Helobious said: I was at the game. The first 3 quarters watching Young was “lol why is this a heisman candidate”. The 4th quarter was “oh that’s why”. He was laser accurate zipping the ball everywhere and kicked it into another gear. I couldn’t believe how he avoided the sack on the last drive. It’s actually shocking anyone could watch that game and think Card is anywhere near as good as Young. I didn't say that at all. I said that our sophomore backup QB, who had a bum ankle most of the game, almost matched the performance of Heisman winner in the game. That doesn't mean he is anywhere near as good as Young (he obviously isn't). But it does mean that it is fucking stupid to shit on him for that game. I mean, fuck, he drove us down the field for a potential game winning FG with a minute thirty left. That's a pretty big deal. He played so much better than I would have ever expected after last season, to the point where I actually think we can compete for the Big 12 with a healthy Card. Before the game, I would have assumed that Card at QB means another losing season.
September 12, 20223 yr I really hoped that Sark would've put Maalik in the game for the last play. Dude has a cannon. Launch it to the endzone and see if our guy comes down with it.
September 12, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Dahobbs said: ? Card wasn't clearly hobbled until the third quarter. Maybe he got hurt earlier, but the ankle wasn't a real factor until later. You're right. Looks like I was mixing up the scramble where he got hurt with the "high stepping" scramble earlier.
September 12, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, mdmost said: At the open practice you could tell something is up with this throwing arm. He was favoring his shoulder and lobbing a few balls and held out of any drill that demanded he throw with any amount of effort.
September 12, 20223 yr Murphy is injured also fellas Edit - phone call interrupted posting this 15 minutes ago Edited September 12, 20223 yr by Dennis Taylor
September 12, 20223 yr Just now, Goodman said: At the open practice you could tell something is up with this throwing arm. He was favoring his shoulder and lobbing a few balls and held out of any drill that demanded he throw with any amount of effort. So many idiots saying he should play and the kid is injured.
September 12, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Goodman said: At the open practice you could tell something is up with this throwing arm. He was favoring his shoulder and lobbing a few balls and held out of any drill that demanded he throw with any amount of effort. Nope- lower body
September 12, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Dennis Taylor said: Nope- lower body Do you know why he was running through agility/drills just fine and not being allowed to throw unless it was a lobbed flick of wrist?
September 12, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Goodman said: Do you know why he was running through agility/drills just fine and not being allowed to throw unless it was a lobbed flick of wrist? No but I do know current injury happened after the open practice
September 12, 20223 yr Just now, n64ra said: So, uh, who's fourth string QB? Cole Lourd or Ben Ballard?
September 12, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, longhornmatt said: Wasn’t Charles Wright behind walk-ons on the depth chart last year? I think the plan is going to be that Card plays even if he’s in a wheelchair. Sark said in the presser that he's improved a lot and knows the offense
September 12, 20223 yr On 9/10/2022 at 8:02 PM, HtownHorn said: When the defense doesn't respect the QB's ability to pass the ball, it becomes much harder to run the football. Card made crucial mistakes, the biggest being taking a sack on 3rd and 3 on the last drive. He has to get rid of that ball. The TE screen was set up, but he pumped faked it, instead of releasing the ball. It's amazing how good of a coach Sarkisian is, considering he made Card look competent on 1 foot against the best defense front in the country. I knew that was the key play of the game, because picking up that 1st down likely means we could run the clock under a minute before settling for the FG. That was a weird play, he had the TE open and pulled the ball back like he was scared to throw it? He definitely screwed up, should have let it fly...It's like the coaches have overcoached an abundance of caution in him which likely means they somewhat don't trust his judgement, or he doesn't trust it......Other than that play, all things considered with his leg injury, he did a good job... Edited September 12, 20223 yr by Azbadlands
September 12, 20223 yr 40 minutes ago, longhornmatt said: Wasn’t Charles Wright behind walk-ons on the depth chart last year? I think the plan is going to be that Card plays even if he’s in a wheelchair. Wasn't Charles Wright a true freshmen last year and they weren't going to play him unless every other QB on campus died.
September 12, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, dcar00 said: his ankle got hurt in the 2nd half(I think on the 2nd drive). He ran up the middle to escape pocket and there was a scrum. It wasn't totaly clear but from what I can tell he was lifted off the ground and a bama player twisted his leg on the way down. 1st drive. Then Trejo boomed the punt over the Bama returner and flipped the field position. Which set up Trejo's 2nd punt that was downed inside the 1-yard line.
September 12, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, longhornmatt said: You get 4 games before the redshirt is burned. So, yeah, if they aren’t going to play you unless every other QB dies, it means you have a problem. There were times last year when both Card and Casey were hurt, and Ben Ballard was going to be next man up. Which means dick compared to a full year+ in the system.
September 12, 20223 yr 14 hours ago, LTtxfan said: Please correct Maalik's name on thread title @immamac Thanks!!! Having the name wrong is part of the bit.
September 12, 20223 yr Maybe I'm just reading too much into, but the way Sark said Murphy wasn't healthy was odd. Almost felt like he was upset to have to say it. Maybe he didn't want to have to reveal it (although he could have found a way to coach-speak around it).
September 12, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, longhornmatt said: You get 4 games before the redshirt is burned. So, yeah, if they aren’t going to play you unless every other QB dies, it means you have a problem. There were times last year when both Card and Casey were hurt, and Ben Ballard was going to be next man up. It could be something totally wild like Ballard was better last year and Wright is better this year.
September 12, 20223 yr I was at the game. The first 3 quarters watching Young was “lol why is this a heisman candidate”. The 4th quarter was “oh that’s why”. He was laser accurate zipping the ball everywhere and kicked it into another gear. I couldn’t believe how he avoided the sack on the last drive. It’s actually shocking anyone could watch that game and think Card is anywhere near as good as Young.The thing with Young is that he looks like a tax auditor so it catches you off guard with his football IQ and skill set.
November 25, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Zeus said: Wasn't he a fucking 5 star? Can't be any worse than Ewers 4 star per 247. Definitely hoping he shows significant development in spring/fall camps. If he's a competitor, he has to know his window of opportunity will be short with Arch on board.
April 15, 20232 yr I wonder what would happen if Sark... "Let Malik be Malik." He thew far and away the best deep balls today. And the deep balls are to get DB's on their heels a hair. Throw in the size and speed of Murphy as a way to break good coverage with a scramble? Who would scare you more if you were on defense, Quinn or Malik? Not trying to talk down Quinn just amazed at Murphy's performance and potential to change games with his feet and cannon of an arm.
April 15, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, horn4life said: I wonder what would happen if Sark... "Let Malik be Malik." He thew far and away the best deep balls today. And the deep balls are to get DB's on their heels a hair. Throw in the size and speed of Murphy as a way to break good coverage with a scramble? Who would scare you more if you were on defense, Quinn or Malik? Not trying to talk down Quinn just amazed at Murphy's performance and potential to change games with his feet and cannon of an arm. Speed!?!?!?!?
April 15, 20232 yr Popular Post Can someone please show this dude some respect and fix his first name in the thread title?
April 15, 20232 yr I'll just say this: Maalik's overall performance today validates Sark/Milwee's QB recruit evaluation and development. Even more impressive considering this kid wasn't able to practice normally until quite recently.Need to hang on to him for this year..he could legit battle Manning next year for the starting job..assuming Quinn either moves on to the draft or portal. No team is going to be able to stack more than 2 starting grade QB's unless one is a true Freshman knowing they will shirt to start, and yes that includes Georgia, Bama, USC etc. We could be one of the few teams with a legit 3 deep if we manage to keep him from bolting.Having said that, ready to start? Not quite..but not far away either.
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