There is this from SON's Christmas Eve writeup on PJ's WCCO comments: Keep in mind the discussion is on incoming freshmen... "Sid: players you think might play and be starters next fall.
PJF: not into talking about starters, but guys that can have an impact: Bateman, WR from Georgia, very dynamic. 8 or 9 SEC offers- some major ones. decided to stay with the Gophers. he's a playmaker on the outside. You'll see him play as a true FR. If all goes well, if he stays healthy and does all the right things, which we expect him to do. on the Defensive side, a guy like Braylin Oliver, LB - someone to replace Jon Celestin. Runs a 4.5 40- can really fly. about 6'. 220 pounds. he will hit you hard.
Our QB position - I can go through every position with you, and I'll bet you somehow, someway, there's a freshman impacting that unit come the fall."
So, if PJ is not playing games and now including Morgan as a freshman, it would seem he thinks Zack Annexstad has a shot to play. OR, does PJ have another elite freshman QB in the wings to be added in February?
I agree with Spoofin... If Vic is not clearly established as the starting QB I will be surprised. If Tanner Morgan is in the mix, then the guy improved a lot, got taller and more athletic since open practices.
I think of the candidates, after watching this tape,
http://www.hudl.com/profile/3081536/zack-annexstad after PJ's comments, after watching open practices last year, I think Zack looks like the #2 guy to me. But, if Vic wins the job and stays healthy I'd guess Zack redshirts and Morgan is the backup. Reading about Zack at IMG...they had QB classroom study hours each day...so coming in January he is not a typical HS prospect...his learning has already been accelerated. He recruited two blue chip linemen, he took a walkon spot over a scholarship elsewhere, there's more guys at IMG... he is going to get some chances to perform for PJ.