SMU's Ben Hicks knows the next step he needs to take in his evolution as a quarterback

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Ronald Martinez/Getty Images FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Ben Hicks #8 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs throws the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)UNIVERSITY PARK -- Ben Hicks doesn't like to talk about stats.

SMU's starting quarterback doesn't think they accurately depict a quarterback's performance in any given week. He prefers a simpler number to evaluate his performance.

"Besides the film, I think I look at the score," the sophomore says. "It's my job as a quarterback to get us into the end zone. I think we're doing a great job of…