Alright, let’s talk about this Oklahoma State quarterback situation, you know, the “depth chart” as them fancy folks call it. I ain’t no expert, but I can tell you who’s who, like I know who’s got the good tomatoes in the garden.
So, first off, we gotta figure out who’s the main man, the starting quarterback. That’s the fella who gets to throw the ball most of the time. From what I hear, and mind you, I hear things from my grandson who reads all that internet stuff, it sounds like there’s a bit of a competition. They got a few boys fightin’ for that spot. It’s like when all the hens fight over the same piece of corn, only with more throwin’ and less peckin’.
Now, figuring out who’s gonna be the starter, that’s a tough one. It ain’t like pickin’ the ripest watermelon, where you just thump it a few times. These coaches, they look at all sorts of things. How far they can throw that ball, how fast they run around, and how good they are at not throwin’ the ball to the other team. That last one’s mighty important, I reckon. Nobody wants a fella who just keeps givin’ the ball away, like a leaky bucket losin’ all the water.
- Starter: Now, this fella, he’s the one everyone’s lookin’ at. He’s gotta be strong, gotta be smart, and gotta be able to throw that ball real far and real straight. Like throwin’ a rock across the whole field, but with more finesse, you know?
- Backup: This here’s the fella who’s waitin’ in the wings, ready to jump in if the starter gets a boo-boo or just ain’t playin’ good. He’s gotta be ready to go at a moment’s notice, like havin’ an extra jar of pickles in the pantry, just in case.
- Third String: Now, this fella, he’s probably younger, still learnin’ the ropes. He might not play much, but he’s there to practice and get better. Kinda like the runt of the litter, gotta grow a bit before he’s ready to fight for the corn.
From what my grandson tells me, they got this fella, and another fella, and maybe even another one after that. It’s a whole bunch of ’em! They say it’s a “deep” position, which I guess means they got plenty of boys to choose from. That’s good, I reckon. More choices is better, like havin’ a whole pantry full of canned goods instead of just a few.
But the thing is, you can have all the quarterbacks in the world, but if they ain’t good, it don’t matter none. It’s like havin’ a whole field of corn, but if it ain’t got no ears, you ain’t gonna have nothin’ to eat come harvest time. So, these coaches, they gotta figure out who’s the best, who’s gonna win them games.
And it ain’t just about throwin’ the ball, neither. These quarterbacks, they gotta be leaders, gotta be able to tell the other boys what to do. Like the rooster in the henhouse, gotta keep everyone in line. And they gotta be tough, gotta be able to take a hit and keep on goin’. It ain’t for the faint of heart, that’s for sure.
Now, they talk about “offensive positions” and “defensive positions”, which is just a fancy way of sayin’ who’s tryin’ to score and who’s tryin’ to stop ‘em. The quarterback, he’s on offense, tryin’ to get that ball down the field and score. He’s like the general leadin’ the charge, only instead of a sword, he’s got a football.
And then there’s the “roster”, which is just a list of all the players. It’s like the list I keep of all the folks comin’ to the church picnic, gotta make sure I got enough food for everyone. This roster, it tells you who’s playin’ what position, who’s a starter, who’s a backup, the whole shebang. My grandson says the official roster is released by the university, so I guess that’s where he’s gettin’ all his information. He’s always lookin’ for the latest “news and updates” about the team. He says they talk about the “schedule”, which is when they play their games, and the “scores”, which is how many points they scored. And they got “stats”, which is all them numbers they keep track of, like how many times the quarterback threw the ball and how many times he completed it. It’s a lot to keep up with, I tell ya.
So, to sum it all up, this Oklahoma State quarterback situation is a bit of a puzzle. They got a bunch of fellas fightin’ for the job, and it’s up to the coaches to figure out who’s the best. And it ain’t just about throwin’ the ball, it’s about leadin’ the team and bein’ tough. It’s a lot like farmin’, gotta work hard, gotta be smart, and gotta have a little bit of luck on your side. And just like I keep an eye on the weather to see how the crops are doin’, these folks keep an eye on the “depth chart” to see how the team’s shakin’ out. And that’s all there is to it, plain and simple.
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