The Shawn Robinson era as TCU’s starting quarterback officially begins on Saturday at 11 a.m.

TCU coach Gary Patterson has anointed him as the starting quarterback, and heaped more praise on him during the Big 12 football coaches teleconference on Monday.

Patterson reiterated that Robinson has special “escapability” to evade pressure and extend plays.

“You got a 220 pound guy who can really run, throws it,” Patterson said. “A year ago he wasn’t as good in the touch-pass category, but has really gotten better at all the throws.

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