Arndt adjusting to Bobcat playbook (cuero)

[44INAROW]

http://star.txstate.edu/content/arnd...obcat-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.”

[DDBooger]

Hawkins is from Corpus Christi Carroll, he can motor, but I think Arndt's better passing ability will win him the job eventually.

[hookandladder]

Tyler will be sucessful at QB for Texas State, it may not happen til next year but it will happen. I have no doubt if called upon this year he could lead this year, Wish him the best. Still SWT to me.

[bp80884]

Great competitor. I am rooting for him!

[Green Bling]

Way to go, Tyler!

[bulldog82]

Originally posted by hookandladder
Tyler will be sucessful at QB for Texas State, it may not happen til next year but it will happen. I have no doubt if called upon this year he could lead this year, Wish him the best. Still SWT to me.

texas state oc leaving for utsa and taking his son with him helped his chances no doubt

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by bulldog82
texas state oc leaving for utsa and taking his son with him helped his chances no doubt

well, aren't you Mr Positive...... jeez - lighten up - we get it, you don't like Cuero -

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by bulldog82
texas state oc leaving for utsa and taking his son with him helped his chances no doubt

The OC was Travis Bush and he took Eric Soza with him, not his son, but Eric's father was coached by Travis' dad I believe.

[Keith7]

Originally posted by bulldog82
texas state oc leaving for utsa and taking his son with him helped his chances no doubt

The writer of this story should take his talents to UTSA too cuz his article just got jacked by the 3adownlow.. poor guy

[BaseballUmp]

Well it was the university star which is the campus paper, so I'm sure Mr. Harper is delighted to have anyone reading his articles lol.

Hawkins is really quick, but never got a chance to throw the ball last year. We will see how things go

[Keith7]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
Well it was the university star which is the campus paper, so I'm sure Mr. Harper is delighted to have anyone reading his articles lol.

It's just too bad that him, his teachers, his coworkers and anyone who cares that he wrote this story will never know anybody read it since the story itself won't be getting any hits..

Poor guy, only someone willing to follow copyright laws can really help him..

[BaseballUmp]

Ok ok, I just hit up the link like 5 times.

[Keith7]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
Ok ok, I just hit up the link like 5 times.

Thanks !!!

[BaseballUmp]

Haha, just found something quite interesting. Texas state is 2-0 against Houston.

Winning in 1947 2-0 and in 1948 3-0

Blowouts!

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
Haha, just found something quite interesting. Texas state is 2-0 against Houston.

Winning in 1947 2-0 and in 1948 3-0

Blowouts!

This will worry Phil