Think maybe the committment of Tyler Matthews was more of coup than has been made of it.
Watched his film clips a couple times and was really surprised.
First of all, this kid was the number one ranked QB in the country with a 150 rating in his junior year. Threw for 2,650 yards, despite not playing the second half in alot of games. He threw 30 TD's and with only 3 intercepts. He had a 74% completion rate. 160 of 215 attempts. Alot of dropped balls in hi school, just to add to it..
He displays alot of intangibles. One is escaping the rush. On those clips, it was surprising how many times he appeared tackled and got away, only to complete a pass. He has really good feet, and a good sense of the rush, moving out of harm's way with ease.. He seems to be able to really see the field well, and excels at finding the open receiver. He's big at 6'3 205. On one shot from behind it appears he has fairly big legs and just has a big frame. One of the great attributes of Dalton was his durability. This guy has that build. He may play at 220 some day.
Does all the basics, quick release, can throw deep and on the run, great arm with lots of velocity. Has reasonable speed much like Dalton. Some are saying he is a very smart kid, good student.
As just a fan and uneducated observer, it is hard not to be fascinated by this committment. We have known and have been after this kid for a good while. Attended several games last year, traveling from northern Kansas, to see TCU play.
When he committed Saturday, it may have been a bigger event than most realize...
Watched his film clips a couple times and was really surprised.
First of all, this kid was the number one ranked QB in the country with a 150 rating in his junior year. Threw for 2,650 yards, despite not playing the second half in alot of games. He threw 30 TD's and with only 3 intercepts. He had a 74% completion rate. 160 of 215 attempts. Alot of dropped balls in hi school, just to add to it..
He displays alot of intangibles. One is escaping the rush. On those clips, it was surprising how many times he appeared tackled and got away, only to complete a pass. He has really good feet, and a good sense of the rush, moving out of harm's way with ease.. He seems to be able to really see the field well, and excels at finding the open receiver. He's big at 6'3 205. On one shot from behind it appears he has fairly big legs and just has a big frame. One of the great attributes of Dalton was his durability. This guy has that build. He may play at 220 some day.
Does all the basics, quick release, can throw deep and on the run, great arm with lots of velocity. Has reasonable speed much like Dalton. Some are saying he is a very smart kid, good student.
As just a fan and uneducated observer, it is hard not to be fascinated by this committment. We have known and have been after this kid for a good while. Attended several games last year, traveling from northern Kansas, to see TCU play.
When he committed Saturday, it may have been a bigger event than most realize...
