re: Bech’s explanation for transferring - Mik’d up w Mahtook

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Duggan had 30 TDs and 3300 yards on 239 completions.

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Daniels had 16 TDs and 2700 yards on 254 completions.

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If you don’t know some completions are more valuable than others. A 10 yard pass that’s late and gives a receiver no opportunity to make a play is not equal to a 30 yard pass on a rope that’s caught and ran in for a TD.

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I still blame Orgeron for Bech's lack of development at WR. His 40 time and high school athleticism never really showed up on the field. I think it could be because he lost a step putting on weight that he didn't need. He should never have been asked/forced to bulk up and play TE.

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Not scared of competition, as long as everybody starts the race at the same spot

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Kind of a shite comment considering he got plenty of chances to play. But, in his defense, what is he supposed to say? "I got beat out so I'm leaving."

I also think that he is 100% making the correct decision for himself by transferring, and TCU is a great landing spot.

TCU is losing their top 3 WRs with Johnston (Draft), Barber (Senior), and Davis (Senior). Maybe that has something to do with his "starts the race in the same spot" comment. He will have to beat out current backups, incoming freshmen, and fellow transfer Jo-Jo Earl.

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Why does he suggest people started the race at different spots?

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Probably because BK has stated, from the beginning, he wanted a different body type for a TE.
Just like him indicating he prefers a running style QB.

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Missed some fall practices but was 100% all season.

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Weird. There was at least one game I remember him not even dressing for. I could be wrong but, I think it was the Ole Miss game. If you’re 100% all season you dress out every game. My BS detector is going off.

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Because it's a wash after the top 5 WRs, and it's more likely to be skewed by 2nd team/blow out reps. LSU WRs 211; TCU WRs 190.

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Why are you only using WRs? When running backs catch passes they become receivers also.

Sounds like an excuse for getting passed up by better players but not realizing they are better...but fair play to him he definitely isn't leaving the cupboard bare

You are correct. He was reported to have back spasm issues.

I agree but this is not what he wanted. He has said from Day 1 and on that interview that his best position his WR.

But I also believe if he added weight to get to 235-240 he would have been an absolute stud at the Tight end Spot. But I wish him the best and hope he sees a lot of success at the WR spot at TCU.

I don’t buy for a second that Kelly didn’t have high hopes for Bech. Wasn’t Bech one of the players who was sent to the SEC pre-season press days?

Anyone looking at the 2021 squad would have guessed that Bech would have been lit second best receiver, after Boutte.

Bech had a great 2021. And no one would say that Mason Taylor was a big recruit coasting on high school reputation (he was a 3 star). That also doesn’t apply to Jaray Jenkins or Malik Nabors. Brian Thomas was a bigger recruit but had a solid freshman year and comparable numbers to his freshman season this year, as well.

I realize that no one says they are leaving because they had a disappointing year and that they’ve been passed up in the depth chart, but I don’t see how you can say Kelly did him wrong with playing time.

You can argue that he shouldn’t have been a punt returner maybe, but that is more on Bech’s lack of skill for the position.

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Whether this is Bech making excuses or BK having preconceived notions about who will play it's not a great look to prospective recruits.

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I somewhat agree with you. I think Bech should start working on his public image, public speaking, perhaps work with an image consultant, a public relations firm.

Giving interviews like this probably raises eyebrows at TCU. Whether he got a fair chance or not, he needs to act like an adult professional, and keep this to himself.

And … if CBK is a pretty fair guy, and coaches around the NCAA know that, this interview is a REAL bad look for Bech.

NCAA/NFL coaches are a very small world, they all know each other, and talk to each other.

ETA: I think this interview is a bad look for Bech. I don’t think recruits see it and think CBK and staff are suspect.

Bech needs some help with public relations.