I posted some stuff in the coaching board thread. Some stats and some observations, here they are:

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And here’s a neat stat compared to Caleb Williams this year:

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With all of the well-deserved praise & recognition that Caleb Williams has received, I find this 2023 comparison with Dillon Gabriel delightful:

CW: 266/388; 68.6%; 3633 yds; 30 TDs/5 INTs; 170.15 Passer Rating

DG: 266/384; 69.3%; 3660 yds; 30 TDs/6 INTs; 171.98 Passer Rating

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Now here is the question. 5*+ QB Jackson Arnold will be the OU starter next year. QB Dillon Gabriel has one more year left and as a graduate could transfer with immediate eligibility. The thought is he goes pro, and if he thinks he can catch on in NFL this would be the year to go with the stats he put up. But if he doesn’t think he gets drafted then he would likely transfer and my guess is with Lebby.

He’s a great person. Short of stature but gutsy. Great paser only limit is deep passes, he does not have a deep arm. He would do great there for his last year if he transfers.

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As for Lebby. He can put up major stats. He struggles with situational awareness and that hurt us at key times this year. You will love him most of the time and curse him the rest.

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Posted by OU Guy online on 11/26/23 at 12:44 am to Gings5
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Arnold is not starting over Gabriel if he returns. Get real dude

OUGuy:
Yes he is. Gabriel has his limits and Arnold is the future. If Dillon stayed and they were going to start him Arnold would bolt so fast my head would spin.

Everyone has expected this was DG last year. It wasn’t even known or talked about until middle of year he had another year if he wanted it. Coaches even talked as it was his last year all season.

It would be dumb to lose JA over 1 more year of Gabriel. Fans have been mostly nice about DGs shortcomings but all their expectations were he was gone after season so they mostly stayed tight lipped out of respect.

He has missed so many deep passes this year that would have mattered in close games. Arnold is taller, more mobile and can make all passes. He will be the starter.

And thats why DG will either go pro (if he thinks a team will draft him), or he will transfer. I think he respects the program and would not put them through that (staying).

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Posted by OU Guy online on 11/26/23 at 8:13 am to ChargerDog91
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The state folks seem to think we have a good shot at Gabriel if he doesn’t go pro

OUGuy:
I would love to see this for all parties. It would create a QB controversy if he stayed, and I think Dillon knows that. He is a super nice person who rescued us when LR bolted in middle of night and took most of offense with him.

Dillon loved it here and the fans loved him. He became great friends with Drake Stoops and said when he ever gets married Drake would be in his wedding.

FYI, Dillon was paired up with Lebby at UCF. So they have history beyond OU. One thing he would bring in year one is continuity to the offense. With Lebby being an offensive guy you will need a strong DC who will get to run it pretty much 100%.