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I liked how both were looking last spring, I think Rudock has a high ceiling, but I'm not sure the coaches have begun to fully tap his potential yet. Sokol is not a bad 2nd option and maybe based on pure playing experience, might be in a better position to succeed than Rudock. I wouldn't be totally surprised to see either start, and I also wouldn't be surprised to see the competition taking until late in the fall to be determined.

From Ferentz's perspective, the ideal situation would probably be for the whoever wins the job to play well right off the bat, lead the team to a fast start (4-0 in the nonconference), and cement himself as the guy. But with so many other holes on last year's offense, it may not be easy for a first year starter, no matter who it is, to come in and play well right off the bat. With that in mind, it could turn into a sticky situation.

Unless somebody pulls away in fall camp, I expect to see some rotation in the first couple games, much like 2008. I'd like to see a starter established by week 3 vs ISU, but won't be shocked if takes until the B1G opener @ Minny.

I think Sokol is the game 1 "starter", but ends the season in the #2 spot. That prediction is based on absolutely nothing but my gut.

Before bringing in GD, I would've thought it safe for Ruddock. But now Ruddock and Sokol got exposed to a new offense at the same time. There were whispers that there were players who wanted Ruddock to start, and it would not surprise me that KF refused to play him just to keep from having to deal with a QB controversy.

Honestly I cannot say who will win the competition. Just as long as its not Jake Christensen, I'm good.

Going with Beathard but Sokol is very close

My guess would be Sokol

CJ

Very difficult call at this stage, and, obviously, Spring ball will help sort this out.

I can't hazard a guess as to who will win the starting spot, but I will predict now that if Rudock doesn't win it, he transfers.

Just recently, I re-read Rudock's credentials from his high school years in Florida. They are beyond very impressive! I remember when he was a hot ticket on the message boards...if we don't get him, the Iowa program is doomed to long term failure. He stayed solid,then Miami came in late and tried hard to get him to stay home...again, the doom and gloom surrounding rumors that he would de-commit and go to the Hurricanes were widely circulated.

Just based on the above, I am going to guess Rudock emerges as the starter. I have no inside information and recognize that not only Rudock, but also Sokol and Beathard, have not played a down in a college football game. That does not really bother me as much as many posters...they learn in practice, a least for the most part.

I would not be surprised if we see more than one QB in 2013. Of course, I hope one guy emerges as a clear starter, but at least at the beginning of the season, I am not sure that will happen. Geez, I love college football.

{{I really need to start checking to see if more appropriate threads have already been started}}

My comment from the 'Grading QB' thread...

If Rudock doesn't start this year, I suspect he'll transfer. I don't know the kid, and obviously more goes into a decision like that than just his fball career...(he may love the academic and social side of being in I.C. for all I know)....but he was highly touted coming in, and considered the heir apparent once JV graduated. To get beat out at Iowa pretty much seals his fate of ever getting a chance to play, let alone start, unless there is an injury of course. This past year showed that to be a fact. If Sokol wins the battle, there may be a greater chance he sticks around, but if its the underclassman Beathard who beats him out, I think he transfers....also, I think he'll be considered a 'bust' by many.

I dont know as that he would transfer, bog reason he also came here was medical school. And to answer the question about Davis having a say, I read Kirk was giving him more control over the offense however I will believe it when I see it. Also we are not changing from a pro style offense, they are just going to incorporate more into it, Anjus said one reason he came here was for the pro style offense I thought I read. Just because they may run more spread doesn't mean it will be anymore exciting plays

I would imagine he'll have a great deal of influence on that decision, considering he's the coordinator and coaches that position. Like everything, it'll be Ferentz's call at the end of the day, but I would assume Ferentz will give Davis' decision a lot of weight.