Heaps is Leaving BYU...YES!!!!

     I do not have anything personal against the former high school hopeful (and starting QB) Jake Heaps.  I did, however, have a problem with his player mentality and hype surrounding his involvement in the BYU football program.  From the start, there were big hopes and expectations established with Jake Heaps and the fact that he was the top high school recruit in the country (the year of his recruitment).  Not only were the expectations high, but people began speaking about Heaps as though he was going to be a Heisman hopeful, dominate the league, and be the next big thing.  I was always skeptical of this unfounded excitement, despite his freshman year performance.  Sure Jake Heaps showed much "promise" and talent the latter half of his freshman year, but the strength of schedule was pathetic to say the least (during that time period that is).  Let's not also forget the whole two quarterback system fiasco.  That aspect of last year added another dynamic to the puffing up of Jake Heap's ego.  People were so upset and critical of this inconsistent and ineffective system.  Therefore, when Nelson took his seat on the sideline from injury, people were already excited with Heaps without even playing (because the two quarterback system was gone).  The numbers he put up were impressive, but, as I stated before, we played no name teams.
     If we reflect on this past season, the performances out of Heaps speaks for itself.  We squeezed out a victory against a very unsuccessful SEC team (who I am pretty sure has a losing record this year), and then lost to Texas.  Both of those games would not have been remotely close if it were not for the defensive clinic BYU was able to put on.  The Utah bash was the all-time low for this season, a lot of which was attributed to Heaps alone.  I also noticed an arrogance in Heap's character that had not been there before.  He was being very critical of other players in interviews, speaking as if he had so much experience and knew the team well, and would sometimes (on the field) blame other players for his careless mistakes.  The reality is:  Nelson is a lot better for our offensive scheme.  Our offensive line is not strong enough to totally support the pro form offense, making mobility a necessity for our QB.  Nelson can read the field better, is more mobile, humble, and has the warrior mentality that is shared with great football players.  Am I saying Nelson is amazing? No, I am not.  But he is what we need, not Heaps.  Sorry Jake but I think the best play you made all year was leaving the team.