What Locke accomplished last spring and in the preseason wasn't an illusion. It was as real as freshman quarterback Casey Clausen's arm. Locke didn't fail. His coaches did. Week after week, you hear reasons for UT's offensive lack of production inside the 20-yard line.
Injuries are a factor.
So is inexperience. And so is a lack of creativity on the part of UT's coaches. If that demands too much creativity, then why not at least put him in the game and throw him the ball. You might be surprised at what happens. But this isn't just about Locke.