Relf's problem is mental. Something happen during the LSU game and he has not been the same.
I keep hearing about these mysterious injuries that he may have, but they sure aren't apparent when he's playing. He just plays like someone who doesn't want to be out there. His runs our weak, his throws are lazy, and it's like he doesn't even attempt to read a defense anymore. I've been ready to bench Relf since LA Tech, but when he threw that 8-yard screen pass at Ricco's(I think) feet while under no pressure, I was completely done with him. Something like that is about nothing more than effort, and I'm sick of seeing Relf play like he just doesn't give a ****.
I don't think that Russell is going to continue to play like superman for the rest of the season, but the fact of the matter is that if Chris Relf can't effectively run the read option for us, then he's completely useless to the offense. He's not the least bit effective at doing anything else so we may as well play someone else. I expected Tyler to make some good throws, but I was surprised at hoe much the running game picked up when he was in as well. I guess it goes to show how good or bad an entire offense can look depending on who is playing QB. Mullen even said that the playcalling didn't change at all. Of course, he also said that Relf didn't play poorly in the first half... 49 passing yards and no points against a defense that's been giving up 500+ yards in every game this year. Ok coach...