Look, the offense wasn't getting it done with Austen at the helm. That is partly Austen's fault, but there are definately other factors (blocking, dropped balls, penalties). However, Austen has made poor decisions and bad throws which have lead to five picks and at least one fumble. We cannot win ball games giving up turnovers at the rate that Austen has in his career. We aren't good enough to win games if we lose the turnover battle. Tiller didn't throw the ball well tonight, but he also didn't turn the ball over. This was an inferior team and we didn't score a single offensive point in the second half. That isn't good enough.
I am really torn. Let a senior lead who clearly has a propensity to turn the ball over and has never beaten a good team (South Dakota State, North Dakota State, Kent State, Kent State, Northern Illinois, Colorado, Minnesota, Army, Baylor), but who also probably gets the offense better, or let a sophomore lead who hasn't shown any sign of greatness passing and has much less experience, but who also has won against a good team (Nebraska) and doesn't turn the ball over. For all of you who say this should be cut and dry, grow up. It isn't that easy. Maybe Tiller should run the wildcat going forward and we should incorporate it more, with Austen running the spread. Hell, mix it up during the same drive. I'll give Tiller a bit of a pass regarding his accuracy just because he is inexperienced, but some of those passes tonight were not good. Then again, he made a few nice throws too. A little experience can go a long way in helping a QB with accuracy.
Either way, this was the perfect time for CPR to give Tiller a shot, and I'm glad he did. Not sure what the coaches will decide for Tech. Sure glad I'm not making that decision this week.
