BYU, Retzlaff and freshman Bachmeier
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BYU enters the season with a quarterback competition after Jake Retzlaff's transfer to Tulane
BYU entered the offseason with questions at receiver, cornerback, defensive line and kick returning. Quarterback was not expected to be an issue with Jake Retzlaff expected to be back after a solid first season as the Cougars' starter.
BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff took another step forward in his bid to win Tulane's starting quarterback job, completing all four of his passes in an efficient performance while injured competitor Brendan Sullivan sat out with an injury he sustained in Thursday's practice.
Since Brendan Sullivan is sidelined with an ankle injury for roughly the next 1-2 weeks, the QB job has quickly turned into Jake Retzlaff's to lose.
In naming freshman Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick on Tuesday said the decision didn't surprise the team.
QB Jake Retzlaff, who withdrew from BYU following a lawsuit accusing him of rape and a suspension for violating the school's honor code, has verbally committed to transfer to Tulane, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
NEW ORLEANS — Jake Retzlaff is embracing some new nicknames. “BYJew” is an endearment of the past. Now, “Kosher Cannon,” “Shabbat Shotgun” and “Bayou Jew” are among the monikers mentioned by the sizeable Jewish community at Retzlaff's new ...
BYU offers an environment free from distractions like sex and alcohol, helping students focus on what matters most,” writes Jeff Dyer in an op-ed. “The Honor Code, when lived, is a protective framework for navigating some of life’s biggest choices.
Offensive line coach TJ Woods says line’s mantra this season is ‘no excuses’ after QB Jake Retzlaff departed for Tulane last month