Arkley tweets that Vick was at practice today, sporting a compression sleeve, and that Sprague did not practice, and was wearing a sling. Vick and Windham shared the snaps. Also, Jovon Johnson, Wells, and Tautuaiki were off today as well, but McCray did practice.

McCray returns to practice much sooner than I expected. If he is to return I would rather extend his recovery until MAC play. Longer if necessary. McCray's upside is worth time it takes to get him to 100%.

Last practice report had Vick/Windham sharing snaps. Last word from coach was if either of the top two, Vick/Sprague were available they would start. I do hope Vick can go. He has been great , 73% completion, 175 QB Efficiency, 7.4 yds per play. We are finally getting to see Vick's upside that we glimpsed back when he filled in with a four TD game a few years ago. Healthy, I believe he is this teams best shot at a MACC. Further, I hope Sprague,s injury mends quickly and he can return to the role he has earned. Mr. Windham, I believe, can see what Vick is getting done and I doubt he would wish to see the field through the injury of either Vick or Sprague. To suggest that Windham can not execute Ohio's entire offense because of one fumble, well, I don't get that.

Does anyone realize that Ohio is actually talking about 3 QB's that are decent players and can win games. In the old days pre Solich wasnt it a luxury to have 1 good QB.

I agree, Vick is our best chance at a MACC. And he looked pretty good at Idaho.

My point with Windham is that he has a different skill set than Sprague or even Vick. If I remember correctly, he played a little against Eastern Illinois last year and never threw a pass. They called several designed QB runs and he handed the ball off a few times.

He's more of a traditional, pro-style QB...so the play-calling needs to be slightly tweaked for him to be successful. Just my opinion.

There was a short time that I thought Ohio was recruiting with the intent of tweaking the offense toward more passing. Not so sure now. Now I believe they are still working to find that point guard type to distribute the football, while still being an able runner too. Examples are recent NIU QBs, 2011 TT, Corby Jones of MO, Scott Frost of NE. Just judging from recruiting Quinton Maxwell.

I totally agree, Paul. Windham's skills are not identical to the other QBs. They aren't radically different, but they are different. To me he seems to be a better passer, but not as comfortable on the option. I don't think they need a different playbook for him, but some minor tweaking of the playcalling when he is in seems reasonable, calling a few more passes, and a few less options. Given his stronger arm, they also might call less slants and more deep crossing routes or out patterns.

I know I'm not, and I don't think you are, calling for them to abandon the options, QB draws, etc, just call them slightly less often. I'm pretty sure that the coaches see this, too, though. When Windham was in for cleanup they are going to call things differently than if he makes an appearance early in the game, when the game is close. We've never seen Windham play in a close game, so we really don't know how the coaches will use him.

As for seeing Sprague in a sling, that wouldn't be a broken rib, but could be a broken collarbone. Whatever it is, it sounds like he won't be back for awhile.

There was the 3 yards of dust era in the MAC before Marshall rejoined. Marshall's passing game changed offenses in the MAC as they moved to a passing game. Boise State proved an explosive running attack with an effective passing game is hyper productive. The big play revolution has touched the running game. Programs are recruiting a bevy of backs and receivers to stimulate competition and building athletic veteran lineman. If you are planning to turn a program around better defense is the first priority so you can stay in ball games to win them and QB play with improved mechanics. Ohio's program over performed in 2005-6 with this approach and from there performed about average relative to team talent. Bowden is trying to do it with defense like Frank but is struggling to attract talent to that school.

The late hit was clearly out of bounds and a bad play but I'm not sure that it was a cheap shot beyond that.

We need a qb who can, especially at big moments, 1) hit receivers who aren't wide open and 2) find the 2nd, 3rd options when the first option is not open. These are the qualities of the top qb's. Not sure we've seen much of this from the current bunch. TT did it.

According to today's The Post,Vick is supposed to be good to go tomorrow.

Was also wondering if anyone knows exactly what JD's injury is ?

From reading their board it sounds like SE Louisiana is going to be sitting several of their starters with minor injuries including the starting QB.