Feature article on #1 QB Bryant Moniz

HSB Note: "Moniz joined the Warriors last year as a walk-on aiming to make the roster, seemingly miles away from seeing significant playing time. Injuries to the quarterbacks above him on the depth chart elevated Moniz to the starter by October. He enters spring practice today as the incumbent at one of the program's most visible positions."

About how he just hoped to catch someone's attention in last year's training camp, Bryant Moniz said:
"Last year I was all over the field just trying to catch somebody's eye, whether it was on scout or playing safety. I was just trying to do something. This year it's more concentrated on my role as a quarterback and a leader." (HSB)

About grading the QBs each day in spring practice in his "king of the mountain" competition, Offensive Coordinator and QB coach Nick Rolovich said:
"Each quarterback will be judged each day and we'll rank them." (HSB)

HSB Note: "Once the Warriors start facing a defense in practice, Rolovich plans to have the offense run in two huddles. The top two quarterbacks will lead one group, the rest will be in the other huddle."

About how QBs can move up and down in the competition, Rolo said:
"They can swap, they could fall, they can move. Their grades will be posted and you have to be able to keep your spot." (HSB)

HSB Note: "Along with Moniz, the Warriors also return junior Shane Austin, who led the Warriors to an overtime win at San Jose State last season. Brent Rausch is back after a hand injury sidetracked his season. Freshmen David Graves, Corey Neilsen and Cayman Shutter join the competition following redshirt years."

About how he will have to compete for his job every day, Moniz said:
"Every day I have to fight for it. I don't think anybody's job is ever secured. Just have to mess up one time or somebody else is starting to do better than you. It's all about getting the best person on the field." (HSB)

About how Moniz had to adjust to being at UH during Fall camp last year, Rolo said:
"There was some 'wow' factor. He was a teammate last year, but he was more of a fan at this point last year. He knew what he wanted to be a part of, but there was still some disbelief he was here and it went very quickly for him." (HSB)

About how they can take advantage of having so many returning players on offense, Rolo said:
"It's not starting from scratch, you're building on a solid foundation of experience and knowledge. We can get more detail oriented, we can spend time on route running, there's not going to be a lot of swimming in their mind. Sometimes (last season) we seemed unsure, which decelerates you, and this offense doesn't work without aggressiveness." (HSB)

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