let's not also forget regarding the schedule that UW has a brutal stretch with a possible 4 ranked teams in 4 weeks with Fresno ST, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.  If Iowa rebounds (probably unlikely) this season UW could face 6 ranked opponents in 6 weeks with Iowa and Illinois after Penn State.  In recent memory, I don't recall such a tough stretch in BT play.

I am very nervous about the QB situation.  I am not very confident in Evridge right now and I have not seen any of Sherer to even pass judgement.  I really hope that Phillips is able to grab this job next season so that we can have some stability at the QB spot and not have go through another season with a brand new starter for a couple of seasons.

I was not clear in my previous statement.  By next season, I meant the 2009 season.

I did see Evridge play at KState and quite honestly, he sucked.  Very inefficient and his accuracy was lacking.  Also had poor decision making which is why he never became a starter and ended up transferring.  He was not beat out as much as he did not give himself a chance to win the job. 

I love how people like you like to call people names and say we are brainless.  I am supposed to be confident in Evridge when he could not beat out an average QB last year?  Donovan was average at best and was ripe to be beaten for the job.

keep in mind, we don't need a heisman trophy candidate at QB.  With the weapons we have at TE & backfield, AE doesn't need to have a 3,000yd season with 25tds.  He just needs to be efficient at running the offense and making some plays here and there.

Hopefully with our rb depth, the lack of experince at wide reciever won't become an issue.  I know evridge ran some option at KSU and hopefully PC will dust off that portion of the playbook for 08.  We may see a few more elements of the spread sprinkled into the offense with the versatility of smith and brown, leaving PJ and clay to the pound the ball.   

mbadger, also don't forget (I know it is easy to overlook) but UW also has to see what kind of performance we are going to get out of our specialists (punter, PK, etc).  Losing Debauche and Melhaff is going to have an impact to the team, let's just hope it is small.  I look at Jefferson to step up with some big receptions this year and don't about forget about the staff throwing Kendricks into the mix to.  The bottom line is the receivers are going to have to step up so Beckum isn't fighting double teams every play.