This is Ryan Gregg, one of your beat reporters this fall and also the desk's editor. I haven't been set up on Under the Rock yet, but managed to hack Lee's password.
Day one of the Big Ten Media gathering in Chicago is in the books, and I've got some highlights I wanted to share.
Obviously, the hot topic of the day was K Lew's return to quarterback.
Lynch's bottom line, gathered between his persistent praising of the offensive line, was he doesn't know who will be starting at quarterback.
He is high on Chappell, but obviously recognizes what Lewis did for the team last year.
"... it's going to be a competitive camp because one of the things that happens, if you miss spring practice, you miss all those opportunities to get better, but it also gives somebody else a chance to prove they can play," Lynch said of Lewis' suspension. "Ben Chappell is a guy who can play very, very good. He's a different kind of quarterback. He's a big strong thrower."
But on the other hand, Lewis "is an outstanding football player, there's no question about it," he said. "And one of the things I think he does so well is he can play within the framework of the offense. And what I mean by that is let's say in the passing game, he'll take the open receiver. He doesn't force the ball."
Lynch refused to budge and give either player the nod.
According to Lynch, Chappell has the bigger, more accurate arm, while Kellen has the big play ability with his feet and the success of last year.
He actually sounded giddy when talking about the situation, but understandably so. One would think the competition will make both quarterbacks better, and he pointed out both players have had chances to work, and become familiar, with the offense.
There will be more goodies from Media Day popping up soon, but for now I want to get to know what the Under the Rock faithful think of the apparent quarterback competition in Bloomington.
Is Kellen the guy? Should he be given his job back after giving it up by his own (although unknown to us) wrongdoing(s)? Can we give Ben his props? I don't think there needs to be a reminder of one of his few plays last season, but an accurate arm is huge in a spread offense.
Basically, who do you think, if either, will be able to lead the Hoosiers back to a bowl game?
