Kliff doing work

[PhatMack19]

Huge get for Tech. Maybe that's why he ran off all of the other QB's.

@max_olson: Texas Tech lands ESPN's No. 1 dual-threat QB @Jarrett_Stidham. Impressive athlete, huge get http://t.co/nFCWmh3fRH

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Huge get for Tech. Maybe that's why he ran off all of the other QB's.@max_olson: Texas Tech lands ESPN's No. 1 dual-threat QB @Jarrett_Stidham. Impressive athlete, huge get http://t.co/nFCWmh3fRH

huge! Oregon should be kickin themselves right now.

[NorthoftheBorder]

Huge get for Tech. Maybe that's why he ran off all of the other QB's.

@max_olson: Texas Tech lands ESPN's No. 1 dual-threat QB @Jarrett_Stidham. Impressive athlete, huge get http://t.co/nFCWmh3fRH

How did he not end up at A&M??

[PhatMack19]

How did he not end up at A&M??

Kyler Murray

[Peppermint Patty]

It's a long time 'til February.

[NorthoftheBorder]

Kyler Murray

Other signee's "generally" do not prohibit a great player from signing!!!  Good try!!!

[TxHoops]

Huge get for Tech. Maybe that's why he ran off all of the other QB's.

@max_olson: Texas Tech lands ESPN's No. 1 dual-threat QB @Jarrett_Stidham. Impressive athlete, huge get http://t.co/nFCWmh3fRH

Highest ranked Tech signee since rankings were instituted. My east Texas sources also tell me Patrick Mahomes is not a lock to go MLB either. If he enrolls next fall, stidham going to have some competition for his job.

[PhatMack19]

Other signee's "generally" do not prohibit a great player from signing!!! Good try!!!

It does with QB's. Two of the top QB's in the country don't go to the same school.

[TxHoops]

How did he not end up at A&M??

Better question would be how he did not end up at Texas..

[PhatMack19]

Better question would be how he did not end up at Texas..

They weren't on his final list of top 10 schools. I was surprised he didn't go to Baylor.

[TxHoops]

They weren't on his final list of top 10 schools. I was surprised he didn't go to Baylor.

Final 10, final 5, final 20. Still begs the question.

[Peppermint Patty]

Final 10, final 5, final 20. Still begs the question.

Texas' QB for the next 4 years is already in the fold. These guys all want to play as freshman.

[PhatMack19]

Texas' QB for the next 4 years is already in the fold. These guys all want to play as freshman.

And who would that be? Heard? Are y'all running the triple option?

[Peppermint Patty]

And who would that be? Heard? Are y'all running the triple option?

Just might.

[OldTimer]

Just might.

Stranger things have happened - throw back football might just be the answer to counter the new high speed offenses - who knows?

[Peppermint Patty]

Stranger things have happened - throw back football might just be the answer to counter the new high speed offenses - who knows?

I have the utmost confidence in UT's ability to identify and develop players at the QB position.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I have the utmost confidence in UT's ability to identify and develop players at the QB position.

I dont. If they did they would have nabbed RG3 and JFF. Hopefully UT doesn't screw over Heard.

[TxHoops]

I dont. If they did they would have nabbed RG3 and JFF. Hopefully UT doesn't screw over Heard.

 

C'mon buddy.  There are a dozen QBs from Texas starting in the NFL.  Another ten or so are backups.  And I am proud to say ONE of those backups at least is a Longhorn.  How could you have doubts after hearing that????  ;)

[NorthoftheBorder]

I dont. If they did they would have nabbed RG3 and JFF. Hopefully UT doesn't screw over Heard.

That was the old regime!!! 

[OldTimer]

UT has not - at least recently - had much luck developing the QB position over the last 4 - 5 years.

[cougar14]

I dont. If they did they would have nabbed RG3 and JFF. Hopefully UT doesn't screw over Heard.

I don't think they will. Heard has a chance to be the best qb to ever wear burnt orange. His film looks very similar to JF's coming out of Tivy, Heard did it against the absolute best competition in the state for the last three years though. He runs better than JF and has a much liver arm, he's just not as accurate right now. Texas will probably go away from the spread and run more pro-style like Louisville did under Strong which will keep Heard well protected. Instead of having to read defenses and make quick decisions like you do in the spread, he'll be able to hand it off and throw single-read play-action passes. If he figures out how to play from the pocket at his size and athleticism he could be in the first overall pick consideration like JF is.

[TxHoops]

UT has not - at least recently - had much luck developing the QB position over the last 4 - 5 years.

To say the least. I hope Northoftheborder is right about the new regime. Time will tell.

[BlackShirts5]

C'mon buddy.  There are a dozen QBs from Texas starting in the NFL.  Another ten or so are backups.  And I am proud to say ONE of those backups at least is a Longhorn.  How could you have doubts after hearing that????  ;)

 

Who is a top backup in the NFL from UT?

[TxHoops]

Who is a top backup in the NFL from UT?

I don't know about "top" backup. Colt McCoy is a backup for the 9ers.

[PhatMack19]

I don't think they will. Heard has a chance to be the best qb to ever wear burnt orange. His film looks very similar to JF's coming out of Tivy, Heard did it against the absolute best competition in the state for the last three years though. He runs better than JF and has a much liver arm, he's just not as accurate right now. Texas will probably go away from the spread and run more pro-style like Louisville did under Strong which will keep Heard well protected. Instead of having to read defenses and make quick decisions like you do in the spread, he'll be able to hand it off and throw single-read play-action passes. If he figures out how to play from the pocket at his size and athleticism he could be in the first overall pick consideration like JF is.

Heard needs to improve drastically in the passing department in order to be considered the best ever at Texas and in the running for the 1st pick. It would help him if Ash can play this year and Heard gets a year to learn. If Ash can't go, Heard maybe the starter from day 1. Swoopes needs to change positions.