This is going to sound strange because I'm sorta sticking up for Heaps, but doesn't anybody else find it interesting that all of the rumored schools who have interest in him are big time programs? USC, CAL, Washington, etc? These schools have over a season's worth of film of Heaps starting at the D1 level. Perhaps the kid has some growing up to do, but if he was as big of a puss/douchebag/cancer, or as overrated as some try to make it sound, this kid's options would probably be a couple of Big Sky schools.
Face it: Bronco mismanaged Heaps from the beginning. Badly. Is some of this on Heaps? Certainly, but he wasn't exactly thrown into an enviornment that was going to foster his development. Jeff Tedford is probably licking his chops. Sounds like there's at least a little bit of rumor out there that Apo may be leaving with him. If that ends up being the case, this is bad for BYU.
It's obvious that some of you need to know a few details about Heapsgate that might change your opinion.
But first, lets ask a few questions.
#1 Why did so many players say after the Utah St. game that they "blocked harder, ran faster, and played harder" with Riley playing QB?
#2 Why was Riley throwing passes with the receivers in the spring/summer workouts while Heaps was off doing.... Playstation? Ncmo? Jackpotting with CJ Miles and AK?
#3 What effect was Heaps doing more interviews than workouts with lame media members like Dick Harmon have on his fall play? Yes, he could talk and do interviews, but could he run an offense? Get a damn first down for hells sakes?
#4 Why would Bronco do something that would tick off media members, create an ugly situation with a highly hyped recruit, and put his new offensive coordinator into such a difficult situation? Seriously folks, do you people really think that Bronco WANTED this to happen? How retarded would Bronco have to be, to purposely "hate" a more talented QB, play a lesser one, go against what all the boosters, fans, and media members wanted, and risk losing a lot of respect and support, just to satisfy some kind of vendetta with Heaps?
For those who aren't still in college/don't have connections to teammates on BYU, there's a lot that has gone on that hasn't been reported.... Maybe we'll find out later? Maybe never!
But the facts are out there, if you want to know them...
Heaps was highly touted... He came to BYU acting as if he were Lebron on "The Decision."
They didn't want Riley to play, they wanted to give Heaps a shot... As soon as Riley broke, they quickly made Heaps the starter. He performed ok... And interestingly enough, Riley "lost" his job due to injury.
Everyone had hoped for improvement from Heaps. Yet, this past offseason instead of working and improving, he became worse and irritated his teammates. The proof? Look at how no one is coming to his defense! Look at how not ONE of his teammates has stepped out and spoken out against his benching/transferring.
Now why is that?
while Heaps CJed, Fessed and AKed around, aka jackpotted... riley worked.
Everyone on that BYU team and coaching staff know that Riley doesn't have near the arm as Heaps. Yet, like Tebow, he's a lot more well liked and respected.
This year, notice, Riley was injured again, yet this time, DID NOT LOSE HIS JOB. Why? Because Heaps had proven himself so inept, so offensive (cocky, acted like he was "The Chosen One", and had become such a distraction, that BYU couldn't play him anymore.
The focus of this team and season is anything BUT the team, it's all about Heaps.
Now, he's transferring. And of course the lame Utah media will give Heaps hugs and kisses and wish him well...
But the truth is, the dude has a strong arm. Good potential.
BUT... He isn't a leader, doesn't have great mobility, doesn't jive well with teammates, doesn't read/study the game, and worse, is a lazy ***.
BYU can and will thrive without Heaps. They've done so for over 30 years. Max Hall and Joe Beck weren't hyped. Yet, they got the job done.
Heaps? Well, I'm not sure if he'll survive without BYU... Depending on where he goes, he might never really see his "dream" come true (whatever that is).
But I know Bronco and the rest of the "insiders" can now breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, the distraction is gone.
