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    • 08/16/2022 at 4:55 PM #170943
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      bopahull
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    • 08/16/2022 at 8:22 PM #170944
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      ProudUte
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      So, I am confused about the QB2 battle.  We have heard from some reliable posters that the race is between JJ and Johnson.  However, the article above says:

      “Bryson and JJ are working very hard,” Ludwig said. “We’re looking for clarity at that spot in the next couple of days.” 

      Whittingham said a decision on the backup quarterback will likely be made this weekend. 

      “They both had outstanding scrimmages,” Whittingham said. “Those are the two guys that are competing for the No. 2 (spot). We’ll have an answer after the next scrimmage on Saturday exactly how we’ll approach it.”

      So, is this just coach speak?  

      • 08/16/2022 at 9:00 PM #170945
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        Dallas
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        Pretty funny that Barnes isn’t even on scholarship.

      • 08/16/2022 at 9:32 PM #170946
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        dystopiamembrane
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        I’m not sure. This is a very good question.

      • 08/16/2022 at 10:27 PM #170947
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        pedro
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        My suspicion is that they want to RS Johnson if they can.  Give him a full 4 years after this one to run the show

        • 08/17/2022 at 7:25 AM #170948
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          I am sure they plan on redshirting Johnson.  However, that would not prevent him from being QB3.  He can still play 4 games and redshirt.

          Also, if Johnson becomes what some expect – he will not stay here 4 years.  But, I think they want him to spend this year learning so he can compete for the job next season.

           

    • 08/17/2022 at 11:41 AM #170961
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      UTEopia
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      I attended the scrimmage. Johnson did not get any reps with the 1’s or 2’s. They were evenly divided between JJ and Barnes. In a video of yesterdays practice, Johnson was wearing a scout team jersey. Johnson will be better off running the scout team against the 1 and 2 defense than he will as QB3, who gets no reps. Barnes and JJ were pretty equal in my observations of their play. I think Barnes is now on scholarship.

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