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PRINT THIS PAGE | E-MAIL THIS PAGE Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Brown says QB decision not yet made AUSTIN (AP) - University of Texas coach Mack Brown said Monday he hasn't determined who will start at quarterback Saturday against Baylor. "We will make a hard decision based on what will help us win," Brown said. "We are going to make the decision on the best player." Texas (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) began the year with senior Richard Walton calling signals. But Walton broke a bone in his throwing hand in the Longhorns' second game against UCLA and has been sidelined since. Redshirt freshman Major Applewhite then stepped in, throwing for seven touchdowns in the four games he's started. Brown said the only people who think there's a quarterback controversy are the fans. "One of the things in a football fan's mind that is a lot of fun is a quarterback controversy. It's like a dog around raw meat. This is good stuff. Everybody has made (it) a bigger issue than this really is," the coach said. Walton, who passed for 282 yards and one TD in the season opener against New Mexico State, threw some last week and is expected to play some against Baylor (2-4, 1-3), Brown said. "We will watch him this week and see. Last week, Richard would not have started because he wasn't ready," Brown said, adding that he's continuing to look at both. "Major has played really well, we have been pleased with his attitude, his confidence, his poise and the composure he has shown. It will very honestly be who we fell like will be best prepared to beat Baylor. "Some want Richard because he is a senior and this is his last year; some want Major because he is our future. The most important thing is that we win the game and are 5-2 after the weekend." Applewhite said he respects Walton and that they are friends, but he expects to start Saturday's game. "I am preparing this week like I will be the starter," Applewhite said. "But Coach Brown and Coach (Greg) Davis will make the decision. If they thought he should start, I would be the second quarterback." Send a Letter to the Editor about This Story | Start or Join A Discussion about This Story Send the URL (Address) of This Story to A Friend: Enter their email address below: texnews.com Reporter OnLine Local Sports Texas Sports Copyright ©1998, Abilene Reporter-News / Texnews / E.W. Scripps Publications Send the URL (Address) of This Story to A Friend: Enter their email address below:

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