Problem #1: The OL is drowning because they're calling their own protections. When Sark used to say he could run more of the offense with Quinn at the helm, it was because in an offense led by a veteran QB, you usually have the QB going through and helping manage the

Problem #2: The mental overload is destroying fundamentals. Maybe they were never there, but this OL looked very good in pass pro vs Ohio State when they were not doing anything exotic. Now you're seeing guards and centers miss assignments on basic stunts or just getting beat

So just simplify the offense, right? That sounds good until you realize the defense is still winning even on the simplest plays. Texas runs 1-step drops for quick passes that shouldn't give defenses time, but they're STILL getting to Arch and/or DBs are reading the drop easily

When Arch does get a clean pocket, he's overthinking. He's best off-schedule. Grip it and rip it. But in structure, he's taking too long, getting happy feet, patting the ball, and bad base, leading to poor throws. He's flashed elite potential like Quinn did. It took Quinn

How do you work with this? You could explore quick two-read plays, moving the pocket to let instinct take over, or moving to checkdowns quicker. However, if defenses sit deep/intermediate or send blitzes that get home, and your QB can't complete quick stuff like mesh routes

Bottom line: This isn't getting fixed overnight. I know asking Texas fans for patience is a lot, but you can't simplify when your QB and OL are both learning to read defenses in real-time. Want the full breakdown? Read above. It's fixable. Question is, how long will it take?

@WillBaizer Regarding the offensive line, it is 1 player. Brooks is overwhelmed mentally. Sark needs to put someone else.

@kevinortiz Not true. It’s basically everybody but DJ Campbell and Trevor Goosby

@WillBaizer Inexperience is not an excuse with NIL/ Portal! Especially at Texas! 100% Sarks fault..How he determined this line play was good enough to compete is beyond comprehension. CLOSED PRACTICE, NO SPRING GAME

@DhouseatxHouse That’s a different issue

@WillBaizer They’re going up against a great defense in practice every day. Shouldn’t iron sharpen iron?

@EAPipkin Texas Tech’s defense was going up a good offense at practice back in the day. Sometime diamond whittles iron dull

@WillBaizer Why not use a game plan like against OU with a young and struggling OL? Double reverse pass on 3rd & 3? Texas only had 6 rushing attempts in the first half last week. Opposing defenses are just going to load the box and pin their ears back from here on out.

@shadhord Double reverse pass is Sark trying to hit chunk plays like what I was saying. Really, could have worked as a scramble if Brooks doesn’t let his guy have a free run at Arch. Also you’re missing the point. They don’t need to load the box and blitz. They can to hurry up Arch, but

@WillBaizer What are you talking about? These kids, when signing up for NIL, subject themselves to scrutiny. Do your job or someone else will.

@WillBaizer Moist

@WillBaizer Everything starts and ends with the OLine. And they stink right now

@WillBaizer Didn't mention that arch cant throw a football accurately more than 5 yards..cant read a defense, cant fund the open receiver AT ALL

@WillBaizer Nothing other teams don’t deal with, while managing to stay relevant. It is on the coaches.

@WillBaizer Interesting read, and obviously true to some degree, but there’s really no need to overcomplicate this. Arch cannot be expected to get into rhythm behind this line. Ewers would have struggled as badly and then ended up injured. The line was misdiagnosed in the offseason.

@WillBaizer Great breakdown will

@WillBaizer Good thoughts 👍🤘🇺🇸

@WillBaizer Good insight.

@WillBaizer And Coach Choice has been a huge loss