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2013 was the last season for UB Quarterback Alex Zordich. During his career at Buffalo Zordich played the role of the upstart freshman stepping in for upper classmen and the role of deposed upper classman displaced by an upstart freshman. Through it all Zordich gave it 100% and his usefulness as a change of pace quarterback, though underutilized by Quinn, will be missed.
With Zordich graduating the Bulls currently have four Quarterbacks on the roster. Presumptive start Joe Licata's post season injury means that UB will go into spring with three returning healthy quarterbacks.
Like Joe Licata UB sophomore Collin Michael is traditional pocket passer. He has not had a shot on the field yet but before an injury during his senior year of high school Michael was a highly sought after recruit who is built for the Quarterback position.
Tony Daniel is the most likely to replace Alex Zordich as a change of pace option. He has had productive spring games and made a play in 2011 which that was the difference in Buffalo's win over Miami. From what I have seen he is a lot like Zordich in that he is not a dynamic runner but has the instincts to use his legs when needed.
Finally there is underclass walk on Craig Slowik.who has a golden opportunity to get some reps in this spring.
With Licata and Daniel entering their Junior years this was a season where the Bulls had to pull in at least one solid quarterback prospect who could compete for the position in 2016. UB has three verbal commitments this season.
| Chris Merchant | Quarterback: Aurora, ON - St. Andrews College High School |
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Measurables: 6-2 / 180
2012 Highlights
Date of Verbal: July 18th Rankings: 2014 Bull Market Futures Report - Chris Merchant - Bull Run ... This past season the Saints played their way into the CISAA Championship game but fell to Upper Canada College by a score of 30-25. Coming into the contest Saint Andrews was a perfect 7-0 but was hampered by injuries. Even banged up the Saints scored a touchdown and conversion to take the lead 25-24 late in the contest. Unfortunately, it just wasn't enough and the Blues made two big plays to steal the win. |
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| J.R. Zazzara | Quarterback: Syracuse, NY - Christian Brothers Academy |
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Measurables: 6-3 / 185
2012 Highlights
Date of Verbal: August 4th Rankings: NCAA Recruiting Buffalo - JR Zazzera - Bull Run ... This past season Zazzara led Christian Brothers Academy to a 10-1 record which included the Section III Class AA championship. On the year he was a part of 38 touchdowns (22 passes and 16 runs). He was and was named to the All-CNY football team as selected by The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com. |
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| Kevin Rodgers | Quarterback: Cincinnati, OH - Anderson High School |
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Measurables: 6-3 / 215
2012 Highlights
From Scouting Ohio
Date of Verbal: Nov 9th Rankings: With his big fame many scouting services are considering Rodgers a more promising tight end than a Quarterback but this past season Rogers did throw for 1,300 yards, ran for another 700 and put up a total of 16 touchdowns on the board. So while its possible that Rodgers is coming to UB as a tight end he also fits the mold of a dual threat quarterback who is a punishing runner. Someone who seems very much in the mold of Alex Zordich. |
