Phillips #2

[Hoop Fan]

if you are gonna throw out stats LA mustang, why did you pick and choose which years to use? How about Phillips 3 games last year? And when was it that "injury" happened? As was stated last year by several people, who saw the injury happen ?, he just all of a sudden shows up to practice, arm in a sling. Big Mystery!! In spring of 04 The two guys went head to head on the clock! Romo is faster. And Bigger or stronger, Romo out lifts him, out works him and definitely out smarts him. Romo has been beat up this year, first because of the Oline, second because we don't have a RB that hits the holes . The opposition keys on Romo and it should be the first clue that he is the guy.

Uh, Mare, why don't YOU mention the opponents that Phillips started against last year. It makes a difference when you line up against Texas Tech, Ok State and TCU. Romo is a competitor, no one has anything against him, but you sound like his aunt from Seattle with biased information. How do you have such an opinion about the relative smarts of Romo vs. Phillips? Absurd comment. That is unless you are an Smu coach with some insight or alternatively a relative of Romo.

[SWC2010]

if you are gonna throw out stats LA mustang, why did you pick and choose which years to use? How about Phillips 3 games last year? And when was it that "injury" happened? As was stated last year by several people, who saw the injury happen ?, he just all of a sudden shows up to practice, arm in a sling. Big Mystery!! In spring of 04 The two guys went head to head on the clock! Romo is faster. And Bigger or stronger, Romo out lifts him, out works him and definitely out smarts him. Romo has been beat up this year, first because of the Oline, second because we don't have a RB that hits the holes . The opposition keys on Romo and it should be the first clue that he is the guy.

Uh, Mare, why don't YOU mention the opponents that Phillips started against last year. It makes a difference when you line up against Texas Tech, Ok State and TCU. Romo is a competitor, no one has anything against him, but you sound like his aunt from Seattle with biased information. How do you have such an opinion about the relative smarts of Romo vs. Phillips? Absurd comment. That is unless you are an Smu coach with some insight or alternatively a relative of Romo.

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Don't let the facts get in your way, Hoopster. Playing with pretty much the same teammates...

Chris has NOT beat tcu-- Romo has.

In fact, SMU has NOT won a FB game with Chris at QB-- SMU has with Romo.

Like it or not- Chris has not (yet) shown what it takes to lead SMU to a win.

Personally, I hope he gets a chance because I just want to see some "W's"

[Stallion]

last time I looked Chris Phillips only played in the first half of that TCU game-how many points did Romo/Eckert put up in the 2nd half.

[abezontar]

They probably key on him because he has the ball......and as far as spring practice showing who was the better QB.....Eckert started against Baylor, so clearly Eckert is the better QB and should have been playing every down the offense was on the field, not Romo.

[SWC2010]

[quote="Stallion"]last time I looked Chris Phillips only played in the first half of that TCU game-how many points did Romo/Eckert put up in the 2nd half.[/quote
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The same points as Chris did. So, if you want to split that loss, go ahead.

Chris was also the QB in the loss to tcu in '03. He, too, played hard with an undersized OL, did all he could, but SMU left the field v. tcu with a loss.

Give some credit to Romo for helping pull out a W against tcu.

[Hoop Fan]

last time I looked Chris Phillips only played in the first half of that TCU game-how many points did Romo/Eckert put up in the 2nd half.[/quote
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The same points as Chris did. So, if you want to split that loss, go ahead.

Chris was also the QB in the loss to tcu in '03. He, too, played hard with an undersized OL, did all he could, but SMU left the field v. tcu with a loss.

Give some credit to Romo for helping pull out a W against tcu.

I'll put Phillips 2003 performance against TCU up against Romos in 2005. Granted I like the win better in '05, but there were 'circumstances': OU game etc. Phillips was a freshman in '03, Romo is a senior. That fact makes just a small difference dont you think. One qb has upside for the the future, one doesnt at this point. I've been on a hiatus lately, mostly because I'm worn down by all things Mustang. We need more nights like TCU I'll grant you that, and maybe I'm sick of the 'facts'. I heard a lyric tonight that reminds of this board and this fandom: We're like strange allies with warring hearts - The Space Between, Dave Matthews.

[carolina stang]

The road is littered with players who looked great in practice and couldn't perform on the field. When you're 1 and 4 and the ship is taking on large amounts of water, what does it matter? I'm interested in who plays well on gameday. Suppose Phillips is mediocre or even awful, are we any worse off? I think Romo has had a few good moments this year (a few-certainly more than Eckert)and I don't blame the overall collapse on him, but let's try something new. We recruited the guy (Phillips). Isn't it a little early to give up on him?

[Hoop Fan]

The road is littered with players who looked great in practice and couldn't perform on the field. When you're 1 and 4 and the ship is taking on large amounts of water, what does it matter? I'm interested in who plays well on gameday. Suppose Phillips is mediocre or even awful, are we any worse off? I think Romo has had a few good moments this year (a few-certainly more than Eckert)and I don't blame the overall collapse on him, but let's try something new. We recruited the guy (Phillips). Isn't it a little early to give up on him?

exactly, its totally absurd. I dont get the people that think this is personal to Romo, or feel they have to defend Bennetts decision. Its not a crime to be a senior on a losing team, its just time to sit on the bench and let the program progress. It aint personal.

[Mare]

Actually Stallion, Romo wasn't on the field at all against TCU in the big loss last year. The way I remember it , Romo was put in against Ok for the first time in 2004 and ran a 60yd TD in his 2nd or 3rd play . But really guys, the team , and the coaches need a win. The moral is in the dumps and they all really need us FANS to be supportive right now and quite trying to pick apart the players who are all in the trenches everyday. They all just need to know we are there cheering them on no matter what. Let's be positive. How about it , let's rally for the boys. GO SMU!!!

[SWC2010]

The road is littered with players who looked great in practice and couldn't perform on the field. When you're 1 and 4 and the ship is taking on large amounts of water, what does it matter? I'm interested in who plays well on gameday. Suppose Phillips is mediocre or even awful, are we any worse off? I think Romo has had a few good moments this year (a few-certainly more than Eckert)and I don't blame the overall collapse on him, but let's try something new. We recruited the guy (Phillips). Isn't it a little early to give up on him?

exactly, its totally absurd. I dont get the people that think this is personal to Romo, or feel they have to defend Bennetts decision. Its not a crime to be a senior on a losing team, its just time to sit on the bench and let the program progress. It aint personal.

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Its not a crime to be a senior on a losing team, its just time to sit on the bench and let the program progress. It aint personal.

Hoopster, damn right. But let's get real.

Quit 'shooting' f$$$ing QB's.. let's start by shooting ?????!?

Or somebody, year after year, who contribute to the problem.

It's not Romo/Eckert/Phillips/Willis/Johnson, etc.

[KnuckleStang]

People can say what they want about Romo. Elway he ain't. But he's got one interception in five games. He's not getting enough credit for the frog win, his tough play in the first half of the aTm game before the rest of the team gave up, and his general all-around LACK of boneheaded decisionmaking, IMO. I predict CP will see some playing time in the next few games. And when he throws 3 picks in his first outing, all those with a man-crush on him will blame Bennett/Burns for not giving him enough reps in practice. Watch.

[Hoop Fan]

Romo is extremely cautious with the ball, to the point of not giving himself a chance to make a play sometimes. I'll gladly exchange some mistakes for some more big play chances. But that is really irrelevant. When you are going on 1-5, its time to play a qb who has a future with your program. I think Romo has done a commendable job.

[jtstang]

There was one play against Marshall where the rush started to come and Romo just tucked the ball and waited to get sacked. Sad effort by the QB on that play. Of course, when it's inevitable....

[Stallion]

Chris Phillips protects the ball better than all these QBs. Next issue.

[White Helmet]

Phillips does protect the ball better, though theres not many people trying to knockout it out of his hands on the sideline.