Pac-10 Roundup: Quarterback competitions brewing
A new staff under coach Paul Wulff and a new no-huddle spread offense means nothing is guaranteed.
Yet, while some might wonder if the 6-foot-7, 233-pound Rogers is the right fit for a rapid-fire offensive scheme, Wulff started spring practices Monday asserting that that Rogers will open as No. 1 and the job is “his to lose.”
And Rogers said he welcomes a challenge, while making it clear he plans to take the reins immediately.
“I’ve definitely got to prove myself, but going into spring, I’m taking the leadership role and assuming I’m the No. 1 guy,” he said. “And I’ll go from there. I’ve definitely got to push myself.”
Rogers has completed only 24 passes with three touchdowns in his career. Many Cougars fans, however, remember him stepping in two years ago at Auburn when Brink was struggling and leading a 90-yard drive that was highlighted by a 50-yard touchdown pass.
In fact, Rogers was not unaware that many fans thought he should unseat Brink, who put up huge numbers but was often inconsistent and didn’t win enough to suit a fan base that recalls three consecutive 10-win seasons before he took over the offense.
“That’s the life of a backup quarterback right there,” Rogers said. “You get all the praise when the starter is not doing as well as expected. I just wanted to help out Alex. He’s a great guy and a great quarterback. I was just waiting my turn.”
It’s not that Rogers didn’t want to start. Or that, at times, he didn’t believe he should. He just opted to play the role of team guy and hoped for a payoff this year.
Now, he’s the lead dog with backups expected to support — and hunt — him.
The intriguing candidate to challenge for the No. 2 spot is redshirt freshman Marshall Lobbestael, who’s more mobile than Rogers. Juniors Kevin Lopina, a Kansas State transfer who’s also a good runner, and Cole Morgan also are in the mix.
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Can you code?
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