He certainly has the physical tools, but I agree with those who think it's the mistakes he makes which affect his confidence. You can't do that as a QB. Even the best of them sometimes miss a throw, throw an interception, etc. Like we hear player's say a QB needs a short memory when it comes to mistakes. They have to go right back out there and lead their team. Not every guy can play the QB position in major college football or the NFL even if they have the physical tools And some can play it very well who aren't as gifted physically because they just have "it", whatever it is. As many have pointed out Barker isn't much different physically, but I think going with him gives him a chance to find out himself, and show us if he's got it "between the ears" as another poster said. As for Towles this is something he's just going to have to come to grips with. It's not easy to give up on one's dreams, but it's something a lot of us, perhaps most of us have had to do at some point in our lives. This may be that point for him. Or he can go back to practicing even harder, and try to win his job back if not this year, then over the course of the spring and summer for next season. Or he could transfer. For now he's just gong to have support and help Barker, and watch what happens like we'll all be doing. If he leads to team to 3 wins the end the season then Towles might consider that, but I doubt at this point he'd be willing to change positions.
