In today's press conference, Mack Brown announced that Garrett Gilbert is the #1 QB. While carefully stating that the starter could still change by Saturday's opener against Rice, this all but seals the deal for Gilbert to lead our team out on the field in their first game.
While this move is certain to upset many of the orange-blooded faithful, lets not forget one important thing: the coaches chose the player that they felt would give us the best chance to win. This move makes it clear that, despite Gilbert's struggles last season, our coaching staff currently feel that Gilbert offers a better chance for winning than sophomore Case McCoy or freshman David Ash. I am personally anxious to see Gilbert come out and have the opportunity to help redeem himself from the 2010 debacles. I always felt that Gilbert's struggles last season could equally be attributed to the team's struggles. But if new co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin can bring some of the fire he showed at Boise State, and can re-establish our running game, I think the pressure will ease on Gilbert and his performance will certainly surpass last season. But, only time will truly tell... The first true test of the season will come in Week 2 against BYU, where we may get a better idea how much, if at all, Gilbert has improved in the last year.
Case McCoy was named the #2 QB. True freshman David Ash, who looked strong in recent practices and entered the debate as the possible starter, will likely be the #3 QB on the depth chart. It is already rumored that redshirt freshman Connor Wood is exploring a possible transfer to another school, which was to be expected. Connor Wood showed a lot of talent in high school and could develop into a strong starting QB, but the competition at Texas and emergence of freshman David Ash would likely keep Wood from playing much, if at all, during his four years of eligibility.
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