More on Schilz and news on RB

So, the big news is out....at QB, and then later the Sentinel told us about RB, both of which we will cover now.

First, as you know, Schilz is starting at QB.  This is not surprising, really.  I mean, if they were close (and Clawson says they were) you are going to go with the senior.  Would it have been fun to see what Johnson has?  Yes.  Would you do it with your job?  That's what I thought.

There is no athlete in the world as divinely guided and omnipotently powered as the backup QB, and that's what we are probably in for.  Every incompletion....certainly every interception.

If you are unhappy about the decision, then you might also consider this:  perhaps Schilz has improved with the competition and with stronger WRs and maybe he can do more than manage the offense this year.  I'm not sure he is going to be a great QB....he was outside the top 10 in MAC passing efficiency last year...but maybe he will prove me wrong.

For this time, there would be nothing better than for him to find all his potential this year and really blossom.

The article said that he is running more than last year.  That's actually pretty important.  When he rolled out last year, teams played back and gave him plenty of space.  It cut down throwing lanes a lot.  If he does take off and run, he could really open some things up.

The other news is at RB.  Travis Greene is the #1 at RB.  He was a WR last year and seemingly moved to RB to provide a body for the Spring.  He has really shone at the position.  Coach says he is incredibly elusive and he showed that in the scrimmage Sunday.  That's just a huge find when you need it.  Coach says he is holding his own in pass protection and he should be able to make some catches too.

The #2 is Jordan Hopgood, ironically also a former WR.  He is going to play on 3rd down.  Coppet, Levy, and Givens are also in the mix.

If this is a defeat for anyone, it is Givens, who was highly touted coming out of HS, was the presumed incumbent for this job and got beaten out by a guy who didn't play the position until the Spring.

I am sure a depth chart will be published soon, but those are two of the key positions, now settled.  Bring it on