Introduced to new head coach Paul Wulff during the off-season , the Washington State Cougars have the daunting task of finding a suitable replacement for now-departed star quarterback, Alex Brink. Attempting to institute a new no-huddle spread offense, Wulff has yet to identify a competent starter under center for 2008 .

The offense is dependent on a QB that can throw accurately through the air and remain mobile enough to scramble on the ground.  As the fall quickly approaches, fantasy owners need to become a heck of a lot more familiar with senior quarterback Gary Rogers (right, Icon SMI).  It appears, as of now, that Rogers has established himself as the favorite to head up the Cougars offense once late August rolls around.

Heading into spring scrimmages, Rogers carried a slight advantage over his competition (junior Kevin Lopina emerged as his major competitor) given that he’s played at real-time speed in actual games as a back-up to Brink.  His numbers to date have been anything but impressive.

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