No. 14 Badgers won't unveil starting QB until LSU
No. 14 Wisconsin won't disclose its starting quarterback until he jogs on to the field for the season opener on Aug. 30 against No. 13 LSU. That decision was relayed Monday by coach Gary Andersen following the team's second scrimmage, which lasted about 60 to 70 snaps. Andersen said that returning starter Joel Stave and challenger Tanner McEvoy had solid efforts in a scrimmage that included three offensive turnovers and one defensive touchdown.
Andersen will sit down with offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig and make a decision about the starting job within the next few days, but he doesn't plan to share it. ''There's no big announcement, '' Andersen said. ''We don't make a big announcement for the right tackle, don't make a big announcement for the starting nose guard and we're not going to do that for the quarterback, either. ''It's the same way Andersen handled the quarterback competition last preseason before going with Stave.
McEvoy, a junior who played 10 games at safety last season, improved consistency during the second week of camp. Stave, who threw 22 touchdowns in helping Wisconsin to a 9-4 record in 2013, has been the front-runner. Based on McEvoy's running skills, the Badgers coaching staff will draw up packages to make the most of his mobility, even if he doesn't get the starting nod.
Andersen will sit down with offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig and make a decision about the starting job within the next few days, but he doesn't plan to share it. ''There's no big announcement, '' Andersen said. ''We don't make a big announcement for the right tackle, don't make a big announcement for the starting nose guard and we're not going to do that for the quarterback, either. ''It's the same way Andersen handled the quarterback competition last preseason before going with Stave.
McEvoy, a junior who played 10 games at safety last season, improved consistency during the second week of camp. Stave, who threw 22 touchdowns in helping Wisconsin to a 9-4 record in 2013, has been the front-runner. Based on McEvoy's running skills, the Badgers coaching staff will draw up packages to make the most of his mobility, even if he doesn't get the starting nod.
AnthonyBryantok - 21. Aug, 05:16