Cincinnati Bearcats spring football: An early look at quarterbacks

On their first day back at Nippert Stadium after spring break, University of Cincinnati quarterbacks Brendan Sorsby and Brady Lichtenberg assessed the talent they’re surrounded by in 2024.

Tuesday was just UC’s fourth spring practice, but Coach Scott Satterfield has his quarterbacks constantly in motion. He also expects them to have some form of a plan.

“If they’re back there holding the ball, getting sacked. obviously they don’t have a plan,” Satterfield said. “Everybody’s getting reps. They’re all getting opportunities. We’re grading everything: accuracy, where’s the ball placement, what’s your knowledge of the play? At the end of this thing, we’ll see where everybody stands.”

Former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby would be the odds-on favorite, followed by junior Brady Lichtenberg. True freshmen Samaj Jones and redshirt freshman Brady Drogosh are capable playmakers and redshirt junior Jacob Hoying and redshirt freshman Will Kocher (Kings High School) are also part of the group.

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby prepares to throw as (from left) Jacob Hoying (13), Will Kocher (15) and Samaj Jones (5) wait their turn at Nippert Stadium.

The receivers at their disposal are way ahead of last year’s crew according to Satterfield.

“Tony Johnson (Florida Atlantic) who just got here, the quarterbacks feel real comfortable about him coming in and making plays,” Satterfield said. “They already feel good with X (Xzavier Henderson, last year’s top receiver). I think Barry Jackson’s another guy that’s played well, AT (Aaron Turner) has had a pretty good four days. The quarterbacks just want to know where they’re going to be, where the route is and (for them) to come in and make a play.”

Many things can change from mid-March to the season opener Aug. 31 vs. Towson, but here’s an update on your UC spring…

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Publish date : 2024-03-20 02:00:50

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