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09-02-2010, 01:14 PM
http://star.txstate.edu/content/arndt-adjusting-bobcat-playbook
University Star paper at Texas State
August 31 2010 - 12:01am | Eric Harper
Freshman quarterback Tyler Arndt is still in the spotlight even though he will most likely start the season second on the depth chart behind sophomore Tim Hawkins.
“He’s our second-string quarterback, and he’s one of those young men we are very fortunate to get here,” said Coach Brad Wright. “He’s going to play a lot of football for us. Right now, he’s still learning the playbook. We’re just getting him to execute, and that’s where he is at this point.”
Arndt, a two-time district MVP in high school, was a highly sought after recruit of Football Bowl Subdivision teams including Texas Christian, Arizona State and Virginia.
“He’s a very talented young man,” Wright said. “There were a lot of FBS schools that offered him scholarships. It’s just a matter of him learning the playbook, and when he does that, he’s going to be good to go.”
Arndt feels his quiet leadership ability can serve him well if given the chance to lead the Bobcats.
“I don’t always have to be vocal. I can lead by example on the field,” Arndt said.
Mark Reeve, Arndt’s high school coach who led Cuero to the 3A state semifinals, said he believes the newcomer will be successful if given time.
“Tyler is going to be a great player at whatever level he plays,” Reeve said. “He has a great demeanor for a quarterback, a great arm and athletic ability. It’s going to take him some time to adjust to a new system in college.”
Arndt said Texas State offered him a chance to be close to family and perhaps the best opportunity to see playing time.
“Coming here, I may be able to get my chance,” Arndt said. “We’ll see what happens later down the road. It’s just a learning experience right now.”
Wright said the amount of playing time Arndt will see depends entirely on how quickly he adapts to the college game.
“It’s entirely up to him,” Wright said. “If he gets a better grasp of the playbook and knows exactly what’s going to go, and we start shooting live bullets at him out here in practice, there comes playing time. It’s through repetition and board work in the meeting rooms where he’s got to learn and get solid on what we’re doing.”
Arndt feels he is capable of stepping into a starting role if the Bobcats need him to do so.
“It looks like Tim (Hawkins) will be the starter, but if things were to break down somehow, I think I can step in and be the guy,” Arndt said. “I just want to come out every day, get better and be prepared.”
Arndt said he wants to build relationships with his teammates while attempting to learn the Texas State playbook.
“I fit in well with the new guys,” Arndt said. “They have put an arm around me and taken care of me. I’m just trying to grow with them and build good team chemistry because that’s what it’s going to come down to later in the season.”
University Star paper at Texas State
August 31 2010 - 12:01am | Eric Harper
Freshman quarterback Tyler Arndt is still in the spotlight even though he will most likely start the season second on the depth chart behind sophomore Tim Hawkins.
“He’s our second-string quarterback, and he’s one of those young men we are very fortunate to get here,” said Coach Brad Wright. “He’s going to play a lot of football for us. Right now, he’s still learning the playbook. We’re just getting him to execute, and that’s where he is at this point.”
Arndt, a two-time district MVP in high school, was a highly sought after recruit of Football Bowl Subdivision teams including Texas Christian, Arizona State and Virginia.
“He’s a very talented young man,” Wright said. “There were a lot of FBS schools that offered him scholarships. It’s just a matter of him learning the playbook, and when he does that, he’s going to be good to go.”
Arndt feels his quiet leadership ability can serve him well if given the chance to lead the Bobcats.
“I don’t always have to be vocal. I can lead by example on the field,” Arndt said.
Mark Reeve, Arndt’s high school coach who led Cuero to the 3A state semifinals, said he believes the newcomer will be successful if given time.
“Tyler is going to be a great player at whatever level he plays,” Reeve said. “He has a great demeanor for a quarterback, a great arm and athletic ability. It’s going to take him some time to adjust to a new system in college.”
Arndt said Texas State offered him a chance to be close to family and perhaps the best opportunity to see playing time.
“Coming here, I may be able to get my chance,” Arndt said. “We’ll see what happens later down the road. It’s just a learning experience right now.”
Wright said the amount of playing time Arndt will see depends entirely on how quickly he adapts to the college game.
“It’s entirely up to him,” Wright said. “If he gets a better grasp of the playbook and knows exactly what’s going to go, and we start shooting live bullets at him out here in practice, there comes playing time. It’s through repetition and board work in the meeting rooms where he’s got to learn and get solid on what we’re doing.”
Arndt feels he is capable of stepping into a starting role if the Bobcats need him to do so.
“It looks like Tim (Hawkins) will be the starter, but if things were to break down somehow, I think I can step in and be the guy,” Arndt said. “I just want to come out every day, get better and be prepared.”
Arndt said he wants to build relationships with his teammates while attempting to learn the Texas State playbook.
“I fit in well with the new guys,” Arndt said. “They have put an arm around me and taken care of me. I’m just trying to grow with them and build good team chemistry because that’s what it’s going to come down to later in the season.”