On a side note—watch out for sensation Kyle Parker. He has proven he's a natural athlete (dual—sport star for the baseball team as well), and showed out at the spring game. You could very well see Korn or Parker making the All—ACC team.
10 - Virginia Starter: Marc Verica
2008 Stats: 226-354 (63.8%), 2,037 Yards, 8 TD/16 INT, 110.6 Rating, 185.2 YDSPG
2008 Rankings: 4th in YDSPG, 7th in EFF, 9th in TD Passes, 2nd in Comp%
Spring Game: 14-19, 148 Yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Back-Up: Vic Hall (CB) or Jameel Sewell (Suspended '08)
The QB situation at Virginia is an interesting one to say the least. After Sewell was suspended in '08, Verica took over and quietly passed for 2,037 Yards and eight TD.
Sewell is believed by many publications to be the starter in '09, but I think it would take Verica falling flat out of the gates to see that move take place.
Then you have Vic Hall to throw into the mix. Though he played every game on defense except one last year, Hall did shine as a QB in high school, and is right in the mix for the starting job this season.
With Virginia's new wide—open offense, Hall might actually be the best fit.
12 - Boston College Starter: Justin Tuggle
Spring Game: 2-7, 8 Yards
Back-up: Codi Boek
Spring Game: 2-10, 14 Yards
Back-up: Dave Shinskie
Spring Game: N/A
The Eagles were already in a tough spot with Crane gone. Dominique Davis showed potential, but it was far from a guarantee he would provide enough passing to open up the running game for their ultra—talented RB duo.
Then came the news that Davis was suspended and decided to transfer (big mistake buddy).
That leaves Boston College in a spot with zero (yes zero) QB's that have taken a snap in college ball.
Justin Tuggle and Codi Boek are most likely the front-runners for the job (my money is on Tuggle), but they also picked up 25-year old Dave Shinskie.
The former stand-out QB spent the last few years playing minor league ball. Either way, my money is on this team relying heavily on Montel Harris and the running game.
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- Harlon Jordan, ACC Blitz
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