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Chryst didn't play poorly enough to lose the job, Costello didn't play well enough to take it from him.

Well, that needs to be taken with a of exceedingly large proportions grain of salt.  Costello only had what, two series?  Whatever it was, he didn't have nearly the number of opportunities Chryst had.  Chryst was 50% completions.  This is who he is.  Costello was 60% completions.  This is who he is.  When you consider Costello also runs better, how does it not make more sense to give Costello more opportunities given he so clearly has more upside.
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I think you are proving my point. Whether we agree with it or not, Chryst was named the starter and he didn't do anything to lose the job. Costello wasn't going to get the same number of series, and although I think he played decently he didn't play as well as he did vs UCLA & ASU so didn't play well enough to merit more series (I think he had one or maybe two in the second half).

I'm not saying it's right or fair. Just reflecting where I think the coaches' heads are.

I'd love to see Costello get more reps because I think he's the better QB but I'd rather see a starter named who takes the snaps until he's hurt or not performing. This offense needs stability.

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[quote author=winflop link=topic=17612.msg205108#msg205108 date=1507465213]
Chryst didn't play poorly enough to lose the job, Costello didn't play well enough to take it from him.

Well, that needs to be taken with a of exceedingly large proportions grain of salt.  Costello only had what, two series?  Whatever it was, he didn't have nearly the number of opportunities Chryst had.  Chryst was 50% completions.  This is who he is.  Costello was 60% completions.  This is who he is.  When you consider Costello also runs better, how does it not make more sense to give Costello more opportunities given he so clearly has more upside.
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I think you are proving my point. Whether we agree with it or not, Chryst was named the starter and he didn't do anything to lose the job. Costello wasn't going to get the same number of series, and although I think he played decently he didn't play as well as he did vs UCLA & ASU so didn't play well enough to merit more series (I think he had one or maybe two in the second half).

I'm not saying it's right or fair. Just reflecting where I think the coaches' heads are.

I'd love to see Costello get more reps because I think he's the better QB but I'd rather see a starter named who takes the snaps until he's hurt or not performing. This offense needs stability.