I want to start by saying I love TT. But it seems like he has lost his focus. Between taking sacks in which he should have thrown ball away, running out of bounds for an 8 yard loss and not throwing it away, sometimes visibly upset at sidelines, etc. I have also noticed that he is going down very easy sometimes with a lot of those happening because he runs or trips over another Ohio player.

I thought our QB situation was settled through next year and then Vick would simply step in as a junior. After seeing TT benched late I think its very obvious something is up big time.

What's most disturbing is TT seems to have lost that competitive fire! I hope this all gets worked out because next year could be solid.

Thoughts?

Ridiculous to even discuss.  Tyler is an absolute gem to have as a mid-major Quarterback and way down the list of reasons for our descent to mediocrity.  He not only is our starter next year but one of the best mid-major QBs in the nation going in.

Solich said Tettleton suffered an injury earlier in the game that he thought was bothering Tyler, but Tyler refused to comment on why he wasn't in the game for that series, referring the question to Solich.

Of course it was a small sample size, but Vick looked pretty bad in the few plays he had.

I realize Tettleton has not looked like his usual self the last few games, but I don't think there's any chance of a QB competition next year.

Injuries stole the mojo

This is about as useful as having a discussion about whether DJ Cooper should be the starting PG this year because of some poor shot selections last year.  I'm confident Vick will be fine in two years, but there is no reason outside of injury that Tyler should be on the bench.  This is just crazy talk.

PTgrad, you couldn't be more spot on.  Vick is healthy and out to prove something.  At this point TT looks like he could careless about winning.  Whether it be injury related or whatever, throwing mini-tantrums a la Jay Cutler has me ripe and quite frankly pissed off.  Stop acting like a diva out there; the guy had one great year, followed up by in my opinion a year to forgot (other than the Penn State game).

Put Vick in against Kent and see what the kid can do against solid MAC competition.  This might not be the best example, but I'm throwing it out there anyways.  Growing up in Mass. I have been a Patriots fan since I can remember.  They have had sustained success for the last 10+ years.  If Tom Brady (who took us to the promise land and won 3 times) started openly whining about play calling and was throwing the ball as hard and accurate as a Tim Wakefield knuckleball, Ryan Mallet would be starting in a heartbeat.  What you did last year, doesn't matter.  You set some school records?  Doesn't matter.  The only thing that matters is what can you bring to the table on this Saturday (or Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday).  Forgot last year, the only thing that matters is next game.

Am I watching different Bobcat games or going insane or something?  I can't believe the comments I am reading!  Lost focus?  Doesnt have his stuff?  A YEAR TO FORGET?!

16 touchdowns to 2 interceptions, 4 rushing TDs and a receiving TD to boot.  2,600 all-purpose yards...despite missing 1+ games and battling injury at times.  With all do respect to Cleve Bryant, this guy is the best Quarterback we have ever had.

I know, not everything shows up in the stat sheet, but again I don't see it.  He had 2 bad sacks (when the line collpased) causing poor clock management and cost us some points...OK, but otherwise he is as mentally focused and prepared for the game as anybody.  Don't let 2 plays overshadow a tremendous player.  How many plays have completely broken down only for him to step up and make a big time play?  Or are we throwing those out the window?

Temper tantrums and sarcastic remarks?  Jay Cutler?  Hardly...To call his body language a temper tantrum is a huge stretch...And he deferred a question about a coaching decision to the coach.  Do you people honestly think you wouldn't be the least bit upset if you got pulled for a series in that situation, with the game still winnable and a track record to this point that TT has?  Personally I commend him for not making as big of a deal about it as he could have.  To me, it would be like the Packers pulling Aaron Rodgers in a still-winnable game for a series.  Yeah, I think he has earned that level of commitment at this point.  And upset with the play calling?  Gee, that sounds like every poster on this board...so I think we have TT's support there.

Let's also not forget that by all accounts Tyler is a fantastic guy and very team-oriented.  If people have noticed otherwise, I am completely in the dark.  I know we are a depressed fan base...but show this guy some grace and commitment, he's earned it.

That deserves a +1 and a "THIS"

"The Sack" is going to define his season this year, if not his career.

Maybe not for the avid OU Football fan, but when you're trying to build a program and a fan-base - showing your QB giving away the game in one of the poorest displays of clock management and in-game IQ is going to lead to questions like this.

edit: Especially when the team collapses in the following weeks.

Very good points. In less than two seasons TT is the all-time Ohio QB.  He is dynamic.  He has come a long way from Norman, OK.  He has done an outstanding job of directing the Solich/Albin/Gdowski offense.  He has had fantastic success with coach Albin's plays.  What none of us see is what Mr. Vick is doing to earn his oportunities.  There was that one game that went well.  Many hate it when Beau gives up snaps to Bryan or now Daz. I think the coaches know what they are doing and if they think it is the right time to give DV a series I am OK with it.

Something is definately not right on the inside.  In today's Athens Messenger, Arkley ask Tettleton if he "could offer up an explanation for the late fade"...."Honestly, I have no idea.  I don't know,"  "Ask coach Solich or coach Albin, because I have no idea".....That's from what should be the leadership, and IMO, shows that he's taking NO accountability for the struggles.  This is a big negative.

...and they will need it.