Austin Collie - Under Center

Don't be surprised to see Austin Collie under center for a few snaps against Northern Iowa this weekend. In yesterday's MWC teleconference, Bronco Mendenhall, officially gave Collie the nod as back up quarterback under Max Hall.

"I was not happy with the play of our backup quarterbacks in our last scrimmage," Mendenhall said. "So, it appeared to me that [Collie] might be our next best option in case Max were to ever get hurt or a combination of Austin with another one of our backup quarterbacks."

Collie will maintain his starting duties at the wide receiver position. Due to a stress fracture in his leg earlier this year, he has had limited practice time. However, this week he began going full speed on his leg and is anticipated to play a big role in BYU's season opener against Northern Iowa on Saturday.

When asked if Collie would see time in the backfield against Northern Iowa, Coach Mendenhall responded, "Whether he'll be used in this game or any game early on remains to be seen. But I've been impressed with what I've seen and I think it could make what is a solid offense even better." I think that means "Your guess is as good as mine."

Austin Collin at Quarterback?

With Northern Iowa only a week away, BYU began its game week practice routine yesterday. After sitting out most of the season with a leg stress fracture, junior wide receiver, Austin Collie, began to see action again. However, he is looking at things from a different point of view now. After Wednesday's scrimmage, he was told that he would be practicing and attending position meetings as a quarterback.

“I was a little shocked and taken aback,” said Collie. “It’s a whole new world. The last time I played quarterback was when I was 10 years old. The coaches want to add more depth at the QB spot. There’s a lot to think about, but it’s definitely going to help me as a wide receiver—to read the defense and know where I’m going.”

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Max Hall considered a clutch player for 2008

ESPN announced on August 1, 2008 that Max Hall has been named to the top ten clutch players of 2008 list. He is expected to be one of the leading quarterback in the nation this year. As a part of this list he is among the likes of Pat White (West Virginia) and Tim Tebow (Florida). Both players were Heisman trophy candidates in 2007 and Tebow won the award. Click here to find out what else ESPN had to say about Hall.