Just curious about what you guys and gals think.

My own feeling is that in that scenario Sprague has earned the right to start, but that Vick should get significant minutes and, depending on how he performs in say the second or third series, could get the majority of reps for the rest of the game or sit back on the bench.

Ohio's offense asks a lot of the QB. I would hope Mr. Vick allows himself time to recover to 100%. Then, Vick is the man. Understanding their would be a game or two required for him to appear his old self. JMHO. You asked for it, you got it.

Indeed, this is the question. He may be ready to play some, but I don't know that he's ready to play the whole game. I would suspect Sprague will start, and Vick will play some, but not the whole game.

I'd like to know why Vick wasn't given the opportunity to settle in as our starting QB early in the year. When he was in an early slump at Kentucky, he got pulled in the first (or early second) quarter. How exactly is a young QB going to get any better if they aren't allowed to struggle through a few rough patches?

From an outsider's perspective, Vick seems to be a good kid and has been committed to the program since he arrived. He put in his time and deserved a lot more from the coaching staff then he got.

It was a matter of who moved the team better. Vick was in for Ohio's first four drives of the UK game. The result: 3 plays, 5 yds; 5 plays, 8yds; 3 plays, 4yds; 3 plays, 3 yds. With 13:41 to go in the first half our offense had produced 20 yds in 14 plays (1.4 yds per play) and just one first down. Sprague took over with 10 min to go in the half. His first four drives were 10 plays, 49 yds; 11 plays, 51 yds in 1:45 (missed FG to end the half); 7 plays, 53 yds (FG); 3 plays, 0 yds. Total: 31 plays, 153 yds, and Ohio's only score. Yes, Vick is a good kid, but he was having an off day. Sprague is just as good a kid who lost a close battle for starting QB in camp. He deserved the time, too. He also helped the cause by keeping the defense off the field.

Vick started the next two games, and was in almost exclusively until he got hurt vs. Idaho. He would probably still be our QB if it weren't for the injury. If Vick is 90-100% Saturday, I expect that he'll start. If not, Sprague will be there, but I'm sure Vick will get some PT.

You don't pull your starting QB, his second game as a starter, and leave him out the rest of the game. As a player, that would seriously shake up my confidence...as it would anyone.

And if this is Frank's philosophy, where was it last year when we were getting the crap kicked out of us by BG and Tettleton was still on the field even in the fourth quarter? Vick got garbage time reps in a few games last year, but that's it. No meaningful playing time for the guy who you are grooming to be a starter?

Vick probably should've had more playing time last year, especially during the November meltdown. But T2 was the established starter last year and I don't think the coaches expected three miserable games in a row from him. This year, we didn't have an established starter going in, and really still don't. It's a different situation.

The difference for me is Vick's accuracy. Sprague has battled but he is erratic. I applaud what Sprague has done the kid is a Bobcat but the job belongs to Vick.

Need at least two qb's with experience. What % of schools are forced to use their back-up(s) each year? Gotta be a high %.

Sprague is a better, more elusive, stronger runner. Vick throws the fade and deep ball better. Start Vick (doubt he'll be ready this week) but Sprague..and Wyndham..have reason to see the field in spots.

What's OUellette's health this week?

I can see that comparison. Remember, though, that Sprague is just a Sophomore, and remember also how much AE improved between his Junior and Senior season. Sprague gives it his all, and I think he'll be an asset to the program.