Both Zac Lee and Patrick Witt are well regarded players. Both have had a year to learn the offense, and both have taken a lot of repetitions in the offense. Lee brings more athleticism for the quarterback run game, while Witt is said to have a better grasp of the offense and the more accurate arm.
Frankly, I think NU could ride with either one and find a way to move the ball in many games. Starting one of these two would not be a season-ender, and having the other one at the third-string spot amounts to a luxury.
After that, the depth chart has a player who is experienced in the offense, Beau Davis. Beyond that you have freshman recruit Kody Spano, who appears talented but not nearly ready. You also have Jim Ebke, a transfer student and walk-on player who showed promise as a high school prospect and has seen the field at a lower level of competition.
All told, that is six players. One has starting experience. Three others have at least a year of learning the offense. All of them took live repetitions in the spring.
That is quality depth. How that depth translates into competition in practice and production on the field is an entirely separate post for another day.
I’d prefer it if the Huskers keep Joe Ganz upright and healthy for all of 2008, with the backups only getting time in big wins. Who wouldn't? But knowing how football games and seasons go, fans should be very encouraged by the NU roster depth at quarterback.
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