Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Question about starting quarterback remains unanswered for Auburn

When Auburn's spring football season wrapped up Monday afternoon, coach Gene Chizik could point to several questions that had been addressed during the previous four weeks.
And one big question that remained open-ended.
Auburn still has no starting quarterback and might not have one until August. That surprising and perhaps disappointing news is difficult for outsiders to dissect, as practices have been closed and Chizik and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn have offered little insight into their thinking.
Junior-college transfer Cam Newton entered spring as the favorite and probably still occupies the top spot. But there's less certainty than a month ago. Senior Neil Caudle and sophomore Barrett Trotter had solid springs.
Redshirt freshman Clint Moseley made progress, but likely remains last in the pecking order.
"Until we're 110 percent for sure, we'll be patient," Malzahn said as spring was winding down. "That's the best way to answer that."
What is clear is that the quarterback situation, the No. 1 question posed by the Press-Register four weeks ago , will provide plenty to talk about through the long summer.

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