How social media has reacted to Colorado’s quarterback situation
After waiting all of fall camp for Karl Dorrell to announce a winner of the starting quarterback competition between Brendon Lewis and JT Shrout, Colorado’s third-year head coach decided there would be no victor. Instead, he’s expected to give both of his QBs time for the second consecutive week, and Buffs fans aren’t exactly thrilled.
Those who bleed black and gold have reason to be confused, though, as Shrout outperformed Lewis by most metrics against TCU — Shrout’s QB rating was about 20 points higher than Lewis’s. Neither QB played particularly strong, especially in the second half, but Colorado’s offense did seem to flow better with Shrout under center.
Here’s how the messy world of Twitter has reacted to Colorado’s quarterback situation:
@SeanKeeler your column on Karl Dorrell doing everything to get fired must be true. Not saying what he's doing at QB? It means nothing's changing. He'll ride Brendon Lewis all the way to the unemployment line. Between that and basically telling his captains to stop talking
— Mikey Needs A Kidney (@kidney_mike99) September 6, 2022
Rewatched the Buffs game. A couple of thoughts:
-Brendon Lewis definitely showed improvement from last season. Play-calling was super conservative for him and he's not very good in the quick game. But he didn't make many bad decisions.
-JT gives them a better chance to win imo— Chase Howell (@chasehowell__) September 6, 2022
Yeah I probably start JT next guy but wasn’t truly sad with Brendon performance. You might have a better chance at a good pass offense under JT but Lewis legs is dangerous
— Hire Walters fire dorrell SZN (@JamarBigmac) September 3, 2022
It is beyond me why Brendon Lewis would start another game for CU this season, unless JT Shrout gets hurt.
— カッシウスの剣 (@HarleyR02925667) September 3, 2022
i cannot stress to you enough that what Karl Dorrell did starting Brendon Lewis over JT Shrout is not just immoral, but an…
— 泉亭スミレ (@XavierDoyle12) September 3, 2022
JT needs time in this offense to get comfortable. There is absolutely no way this team competes with Brendon Lewis at QB
— Buffs Nation Podcast (@BuffsPodcast) September 3, 2022
It is beyond me why Brendon Lewis would start another game for CU this season, unless JT Shrout gets hurt.
— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) September 3, 2022
Brendon Lewis makes me wanna Shrout
— Jordan Denning 🇺🇦 (@jordanthebuff) September 3, 2022
Karl Dorrell after starting Brendon Lewis & immediately going 3 and out pic.twitter.com/9KWTXtmyTX
— carlos: a pac-12 enjoyer (@equitybruin) September 3, 2022
CU's Brendon Lewis is a below-average passer. Great running ability but I don't think he's a college QB.
— RetiredSportsWriter 🇺🇦 (@SportsRetired) September 3, 2022
@BrianHowell33 please remind all of your Colorado fans and folks what was said about JT SHROUT in 2017 at the QB Collective. This kid needs to be given a chance to start and finish a college game. He has been treated like crap in Tennessee and now in Colorado! pic.twitter.com/X5veUY2CBR
— ross bradder (@Grammiedaddy) September 4, 2022
it’s 2022 and Harrison Bailey, Brian Maurer, Kaidon Salter, and JT Shrout are still not starting QB’s…..maybe Guarantano was the best choice!? pic.twitter.com/Wesh8HiPuh
— Clark Allen (@Nimrod_63) September 3, 2022
I feel terrible for JT Shrout. Put into this game in two terrible situations. Not fair to this kid at all. #CUBuffs
— 摄影师大熊 (@DuncanLouisa2) September 3, 2022
JT shrout looks good, might as well give him a start next week 🤷🏽♂️
— Echo (@JoanRay01868895) September 3, 2022
To clarify: JT should start, but also wouldn’t mind seeing a run package for B Lew. https://t.co/1WPQ5g8Xfw
— Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) September 7, 2022
