Chase Cord – Noteworthy
Boise State begins spring football practices March 1 and, from the start, no position will be scrutinized more than quarterback. With Brett Rypien having graduated, the job to replace him is wide open, with four scholarship players taking part in spring ball, two of them true freshmen. A fifth, sophomore Chase Cord, is rehabbing a torn ACL he suffered in October, with a return for fall camp targeted. “It’s an exciting time,” offensive coordinator Zak Hill said. “… They’re all hungry.” We will take a look at the competitors as the start of practices draw near, from the eldest to the youngest.
If not for a torn ACL he suffered in October, he would be the favorite. But since he likely won’t be ready until fall camp, it makes the competition very interesting. Coach Bryan Harsin said “Chase is doing everything he can as a quarterback with a bum knee.” His running abilities are among the best of any recent Boise State quarterback (he had a 44-yard TD on his first-ever college rush). He has only thrown nine passes, so it’s tough to fully judge him there. Cord has a strong arm, but consistency was a key word on what he needed to improve last fall camp. Also of note, he likely will be granted a sixth year of eligibility at some point. – Idaho Statesman