Who will be our starting QB?

[Prospero915]

Any thoughts or predictions on who will get the job? Bret Bloomquist says Locklear got more reps as #1 in spring ball.
McConnell played the best in the spring game.
Here's an old article from March on the subject:

'We want to go fast': Seven UTEP quarterbacks begin spring battle for one spot

UTEP not likely to name a starter before late August, but quarterbacks get busy learning the new system

sports.yahoo.com

 

[FeralFelidae]

I was definitely a fan of McConnell during the season and would be comfortable with him as the starter. If somebody actually beats him out, that would be a good sign for our depth.

 

[nattybry]

Any thoughts or predictions on who will get the job? Bret Bloomquist says Locklear got more reps as #1 in spring ball.
McConnell played the best in the spring game.
Here's an old article from March on the subject:

'We want to go fast': Seven UTEP quarterbacks begin spring battle for one spot

UTEP not likely to name a starter before late August, but quarterbacks get busy learning the new system

sports.yahoo.com

Well 2 of those QBs already transferred, but I'd say it's between McConnell, Locklear and Hurley in that order.

 

[MINER.JAY]

Well 2 of those QBs already transferred, but I'd say it's between McConnell, Locklear and Hurley in that order.

I believe Hurley is a receiver now, unless they switched him back

 

[nattybry]

I believe Hurley is a receiver now, unless they switched him back

Oh interesting 🤔 so it's pretty h Mc Connell vs Locklear

 

[Firstdowndash]

It’s obvious that Cade is the better of the 2, but the staff is hard pressed on giving it to one of their own in Locklear.

Pretty stupid if you ask me. Take the guy that’s going to move the ball and win you games. Cade’s experience showed in the spring game.

 

[Dmanminer]

What makes you think they are favoring Locklear

 

[nattybry]

It’s obvious that Cade is the better of the 2, but the staff is hard pressed on giving it to one of their own in Locklear.

Pretty stupid if you ask me. Take the guy that’s going to move the ball and win you games. Cade’s experience showed in the spring game.

Do you have inside information on this? Sounds like you know Cade won't be the guy?

 

[MINER.JAY]

It’s obvious that Cade is the better of the 2, but the staff is hard pressed on giving it to one of their own in Locklear.

Pretty stupid if you ask me. Take the guy that’s going to move the ball and win you games. Cade’s experience showed in the spring game.

I agree with this comment. You can just notice it

 

[jdubb66]

They'll probably both get a lot of PT but Cade is the better passer. He was much better in the spring game. I'm sure Skylar knows the system better at this point.

 

[Parker Thune]

All I’m gonna say is that if you’re a subscriber and have read some of the team notes I’ve posted, it’s pretty clear who’s actually competing for the job and who’s a step (or several) behind…

 

[Firstdowndash]

Do you have inside information on this? Sounds like you know Cade won't be the guy?

The idea was that Locklear would come in and win the job easily from the other Dimel QBs including Cade.

What’s happened is Cade has performed better than expected. Threw a wrench into the current staffs plans.

 

[JCorona]

I’m team Cade. Hopefully he becomes OKG.

 

[FeralFelidae]

The idea was that Locklear would come in and win the job easily from the other Dimel QBs including Cade.

What’s happened is Cade has performed better than expected. Threw a wrench into the current staffs plans.

Good problem to have.

 

[JCorona]

Good problem to have.

Only if the coach isn’t stubborn…

 

[FiliUTEP]

I’m team Cade. Hopefully he becomes OKG.

I'm team Shay Smith. Maybe he could surprise coaches and start as a true freshman.

 

[PickMyAxe915]

I'm team Shay Smith. Maybe he could surprise coaches and start as a true freshman.

I don't remember him during the spring game. I'm assuming he's getting a redshirt. Which is the right call.

 

[Paydirt pat]

I don't remember him during the spring game. I'm assuming he's getting a redshirt. Which is the right call.

Smith is still in highschool and won't be on campus until the fall

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Smith is still in highschool and won't be on campus until the fall

Well there ya go. No chance he can compete this year.

 

[FiliUTEP]

Well there ya go. No chance he can compete this year.

Why not?? What if he suprises in the summer or something . He was highly recruited.

 

[nattybry]

I'm team Shay Smith. Maybe he could surprise coaches and start as a true freshman.

Well you can be team Shay all you want, but he will not start at QB this upcoming year, period!

 

[FiliUTEP]

Well you can be team Shay all you want, but he will not start at QB this upcoming year, period!

I didn't know you were the coach at Utep. 🤨🤨🤨

 

[JCorona]

Well you can be team Shay all you want, but he will not start at QB this upcoming year, period!

To be fair I don’t think anyone expected Cade to start last year either.

 

[kickballpro]

Hopefully Walden watches this

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