CDAGRIZ said:
Now I’m confused. I thought the North Carolina fella was already in town to play in the spring. Are you saying rovig will start in the spring but then lose the job next fall?
I’ll hang tight for the confirmation that Erickson started 4 wins against UM. :thumb:
Yeah I'm discounting the spring season already. Choate didn't chart anybody this fall, and there was nothing evaluated in the scrimmage. As of today, it's still wide open.
As far as the spring season goes, Choate has indicated he will be developing depth with the freshmen and redshirts and save the wear and tear on the key contributors. He mentioned Mellott by name several times in press conferences, so look for that kid to play a bunch. Although I expect both Rovig and McKay to get some time too.
It seems the real battle for the starting spots will begin in earnest in the fall. I have a feeling Rovig will be named starter at some point in fall camp before losing it to McKay. Just a guess. I believe the #3 spot will go to Thelen, and Bauman drops to #4. One has to wonder if he makes a move to TE, or finds another place to play. I suspect Mellott finds the field in the fall one way or another, and if so, likely as a package guy similar to Andersen and Travis Jonsen.
The QB room is packed full right now, which obviously runs counter to the narrative on this board.