It can be both, because I never said that the 2-QB system is an error. "
If we all agree that the 2-QB switching system is an error" is a false presumption and major generalization when you said "we all" on your part.
I haven't played a video game in long while but I feel like Diaco is stuck with 2 QB's rated around 71 overall and when you break down their attributes they both are vastly different. Not an easy choice, and all the naysayers and negative nancys would still be pissed if he chose one and that QB failed which against a team like BYU was bound to happened to some degree.
With that said I'm not a huge fan of the 2-QB system. I would love to have one defined QB play the entire time (but he needs to be a complete total QB) get more experience to progress and eventually become a seasoned veteran QB that we can all rely on. But I unlike many here don't believe that I know better than our coach at this point, especially as it relates to his system, his goals, and how he plans on using both. I personally believe that in some crazy way if they were both good enough at the particular skills they are known for (Casey- pocket presence, quick release, accuracy Chandler- escapability, big arm, tough competitor) than it could work especially in college football (not pros). As a matter of fact the most prestigious D1 football program is still going with the mindset of a 2 QB system in some fashion.
http://espn.go.com/college-football...arters-jarrick-williams-deandrew-white-injury
Who will be throwing the football to White's replacement at receiver, though, remains unclear.
Saban committed to playing both Blake Sims and Jake Coker against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, but the coach wouldn't say how the two would share reps.
"When I figure it out, I won't tell you," Saban said with a smile.
Sims started and played all but a few snaps against West Virginia, completing 73 percent of his pass attempts. Coker came on late, handing the ball off a few times before the game ended.
"I still don't hesitate to say there's a quarterback competition," Saban said.
So NO i don't not sit here 3 days later saying, Diaco needs to change his philosophy and that he has some fundamental error in his ways. I need a sample size and I will base my opinion on whether I have faith in TEAM'S execution of HIS overall plan on the results of a much larger sample size (for the hell of it: at least 15-18 games).
And to add to the point; its not like he is incapable of making a decision. He had plenty of time and reps in the offseason to do so. He either sees this as the best possible way to win right now, or the best possible way to progress for the future. JBID (JUST BELIEVE IN DIACO)....
Who knows if someone starts to take command of the spot and succeed more frequently, I'm sure Diaco will adjust accordingly. It's not like 1 QB did any better than the other on Friday night.