re: Do people think the Coaches thought Mauck was ready in 2001?

This is silly on so many levels.

First there are about 12 people on the team who have had the opportunity to catch a pass this year. Not as many called upon or capable of throwing one. WR's and RB's can earn or lose playing time based on performance much easier than a QB can. Its the nature of the position.

Secondly,
in 2001 MM only had a significant role in only one game that year. It was the SECCG, and basically he ran the ball up the gut the whole time. Phat Phil was too dumb to make a defensive adjustment, and when the LB's and secondary got sucked in trying to stop MM from running the ball MM completed what 3 or 4 passess set up by the running game?

Thirdly, MM was like 25 years old at the time. There is something to be said for maturity at the QB position.