Everyone talking about the QB competition at Tulsa is missing the real story. It's not about who has the stronger arm or the better deep ball. The deciding factor this spring is gonna be efficiency under pressure, and the numbers from last season back that up.
Tulsa's offense was dead last in the American on third downs longer than 7 yards. That's a QB decision-making problem, not a talent problem. The staff is clearly prioritizing quick reads and ball placement over hero ball in these spring practices.
The new system they're installing emphasizes getting the ball out in under 2.5 seconds. That's gonna separate the guy who can process quickly from the one who holds it looking for the big play. Our red zone TD rate was bottom 40 nationally last year, and that starts with the trigger man.
Watch the spring game closely. The QB who avoids negative plays and keeps the chains moving is the one who starts in September. Arm talent is overrated. Decision-making wins in the American.