The level of competition is unprecedented. With six quarterbacks in NAU football's fall camp, head coach Jerome Souers has never seen such a set of potential signal-callers during his previous 13 years with the Lumberjacks.
"I think the competitive tension is as high as any on the field," Souers said. "You can't have an off day."
While the Jacks enter the 2011 season with six quarterbacks on their roster, three are competing for the starting job. Senior Chasen Stangel served as the backup to starter Michael Herrick last season, but he is challenged by junior Cary Grossart and redshirt freshman Chase Cartwright for the job.
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"I think the competitive tension is as high as any on the field," Souers said. "You can't have an off day."
While the Jacks enter the 2011 season with six quarterbacks on their roster, three are competing for the starting job. Senior Chasen Stangel served as the backup to starter Michael Herrick last season, but he is challenged by junior Cary Grossart and redshirt freshman Chase Cartwright for the job.
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