Drew Tate

[PerunaPunch]

The top-rated QB in the state (and Texas' all-time leading passer) withdrew his offer from A&M and is now considering Iowa, Baylor (hack), Houston (barf) and Hawaii (last thing we need is another Timmy Chang).

He a bit short a scrawny at 6' 160 lbs., but he did throw for over 12,000 yds. in high school.

Might be worth looking in to, although I think we're pretty set at QB for this year.

[Corso]

With all due respect to Tate and the frequent flyer miles he put up in south Texas, I think Meeks and Phillips are much better prepared to come in and run the SMU offense. Coach Bennett wants a QB who can run, and while Tate might have great passing numbers, Phillips and Meeks appear to be bigger and better all-around athletes.

[Corso]

But you're right, I don't want the Ponies to have to defend that guy. Hope he picks Iowa.

[PerunaPunch]

I think he runs a 4.5-ish, so I guess he can move. But yes, I'd rather have a 200-pounder like Meeks is and Philips will be.

[Nacho]

Just a hunch but I think he'll wind up at Houston.

[PerunaPunch]

Forgot to mention... Tate was also QB for SMU commit Jaymond Cleveland.

[Horseshoe]

I've also heard Houston is a possible destination, because new coach Art Briles is going to install his pass-happy Stephenville HS offense down there.

[PerunaPunch]

Then maybe he should sign an ex-Stephenville HS QB. Isn't there one to be had cheap down Florida way?

[MustangMan]

Iowa's head coach interviewed recently for the Jacksonville Jaguars' job, according to ESPN. Would that have any impact on Tate's decision?

[Ponymon]

According to FansOnly.com: Super Prospect quarterback Drew Tate of Baytown-Lee, Tex., committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Tate, who decommitted from Texas A&M following the coaching change, also considered Houston, Baylor, Syracuse and Hawaii. During his four-year varsity career, he completed 970 of 1,576 attempts for 12,183 yards and 113 touchdowns.