ZAC BLACKERBY – It has to be the quarterback battle. I know the Bryan Harsin drama from February was huge and had the potential to alter the program but I want to make it about the kids competing. TJ FInley winning the QB1 battle was a big story.
LINDSAY CROSBY – The quarterback battle – we’ve been wondering who would be the starter, and the common assumption was Zach Calzada would easily win the job. Well, TJ Finley was announced as the starter on Sunday, and reportedly Calzada is a distant third behind Finley and Oregon transfer Robby Ashford. Finley has, according to Bryan Harsin, improved his understanding of the offense, but he reportedly also threw more interceptions in practice than the other options. Ashford has had great comments about his performance, but they’re not actually about being a quarterback – it’s a lot of talk about how athletic, how hard he is to defend with the ball in his hands, etc.
LANCE DAWE – It has to be Harsin surviving the mess back in the spring and rallying the troops here over the last couple of months. The speculation over whether or not he will make it past this season has definitely been the biggest story.
ANDREW STEFANIAK – The quarterback battle was a ton of fun this offseason. It was interesting that TJ Finley was able to beat out Zach Calzada and Robby Ashford even thought the odds were against him.
GRAY OLDENBURG – The easiet answer to this question is no doubt the quarterbacks which is probably true, but Im going to stand by…
