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There have been some developments in the Wisconsin quarterback situation that I thought were worth posting.
1. Curt Phillips has been coming back well from leg injuries. While it was originally thought that he would miss this season and have to apply for a sixth year, it is looking increasingly likely that he will be playing for us this year. Though he hasn't been able to play in Spring Practice, it sounds like he is running and throwing well without contact. This opens up the possibility of using him in a two-man QB situation with O'Brien. He was used a bit in that role with Tolzien in 2009, and Canada has done it in the past.
2. Joe Brennan is not being considered a possiblity at the QB spot. This means that Stave has officially surpassed him for the #2 sot (#3 is Phillips is healthy).
3. Though the Badgers may not be signing a quarterback this year, we are bringing in three well-regarded walk-ons. We are bringing in Clay Rust, Thad Armstrong, and Chase Knox. While walk-ons are not ideal, this is a great way to depth while avoiding oversigning. If one or two of them wind up materializing into great players, all the better.
1. Curt Phillips has been coming back well from leg injuries. While it was originally thought that he would miss this season and have to apply for a sixth year, it is looking increasingly likely that he will be playing for us this year. Though he hasn't been able to play in Spring Practice, it sounds like he is running and throwing well without contact. This opens up the possibility of using him in a two-man QB situation with O'Brien. He was used a bit in that role with Tolzien in 2009, and Canada has done it in the past.
2. Joe Brennan is not being considered a possiblity at the QB spot. This means that Stave has officially surpassed him for the #2 sot (#3 is Phillips is healthy).
3. Though the Badgers may not be signing a quarterback this year, we are bringing in three well-regarded walk-ons. We are bringing in Clay Rust, Thad Armstrong, and Chase Knox. While walk-ons are not ideal, this is a great way to depth while avoiding oversigning. If one or two of them wind up materializing into great players, all the better.