My buddy's neighbors are Nic Weishar's parents. He asked him about the QB competition, and Mr. Weishar said from what he's gathered, it'll be EG. This isn't anything new based on the info that's out there currently. But thought I'd post it anyways. Sometimes the players and their families are the most tapped in to situations like this.
I personally believe that BK will start EG against Texas, but both QBs will get a lot of playing time, just like the LSU game. It may be that way until one separates himself as the true #1 on Saturdays (and not just in practice).
After hearing various things in the media, my guess too is EG is the starter, but with a much shorter leash. Note these are my own theories from listening to and reading press accounts and trying to use logic.
First, EG has to probably feel he holds a slight lead or he will look around once spring is over and he has his undergraduate degree. Otherwise, he could look around and potentially go elsewhere if he believes it would give him a better shot to see the field. I don't think BK wants that to happen.
Next, by all accounts, EG has better consistency than MZ especially on accuracy of the long pass. This is obviously important as then the D can't play Rees D and stack the box.
Another item is experience. MZ hasn't played in the big games on the big stages hardly at all (BK's fault, yes, I know). However, EG has been in more pressure sitations, had more complex defenses thrown at him and therefore is porbably somewhat better at reading them.
So while MZ is more of a run threat (which buys him options to start to run, pull up and pass instead or bull forward on his own) and possibly a quicker decision maker, my guess is that EG will be starter with situational duties for MZ unless EG starts reverting back to 2014 form. if that happens, because MZ has proved himself a bit and because Sanford is new and doesn't have history/loyalties towards anyone, I would bet EG gets the quick hook and then 9like a hockey goalie) you stick with the hot hand.
