Mike: It does not Mateer any more
Sure, play calling has been puzzling at times. And, yes, there are times it looks like the offensive line has never seen a football game.
But, John Mateer’s play at quarterback is what will get offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle fired this year. Not that other stuff.
The Oklahoma vs. Georgia football game, which should be re-labeled the Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma game (and Oklahoma beat itself 41-13), was the football gods’ way of telling everyone that, no Mateer what you do, this offense doesn’t have the talent at the most important position in the game.
I hate to say that. No one questions Mateer’s heart. His drive. His will.
But his lack of concentration and inability to protect the ball — the number one priority of any ball carrier — and his “what-the-hell” throw-the-ball-up interceptions — equal a quarterback insufficient to compete at this level.