from the transcript of yesterday's media conference:
"Q: As far as Troy (Flutie) and Jeff (Smith), what can you say about their strengths, what can you see from both of them individually at this point?
ADDAZIO: Well, Troy has been around as long as Darius. He has a pretty good understanding of everything we want to do. A real nifty runner. He's elusive. Has a great knack for anticipating throws and making things happen. He showed that this week. He's really handled himself well.
Jeff is just getting there, learning the offense. He's dynamic with his legs. He's really, really fast. He threw a couple of deep balls that were spot on. He's got an arm, too.
Both those guys are just really doing a great job this week. I'm really pleased with how they've come along.
Of course, this isn't the pressure of the game yet. All you can evaluate is what you've seen and I think they've both done a great job."
If there's one think we know about Daz, it's that he's going to take the safer, more conservative route and not attempt to beat himself first rather than worry about who could do what better.
I think we'll see Jeff get some snaps, but after reading this I'd be floored if Jeff Smith is our starter for NIU.
"Q: As far as Troy (Flutie) and Jeff (Smith), what can you say about their strengths, what can you see from both of them individually at this point?
ADDAZIO: Well, Troy has been around as long as Darius. He has a pretty good understanding of everything we want to do. A real nifty runner. He's elusive. Has a great knack for anticipating throws and making things happen. He showed that this week. He's really handled himself well.
Jeff is just getting there, learning the offense. He's dynamic with his legs. He's really, really fast. He threw a couple of deep balls that were spot on. He's got an arm, too.
Both those guys are just really doing a great job this week. I'm really pleased with how they've come along.
Of course, this isn't the pressure of the game yet. All you can evaluate is what you've seen and I think they've both done a great job."
If there's one think we know about Daz, it's that he's going to take the safer, more conservative route and not attempt to beat himself first rather than worry about who could do what better.
I think we'll see Jeff get some snaps, but after reading this I'd be floored if Jeff Smith is our starter for NIU.
