Bill Stull was named the starting QB for Pitt. A move that shocked no one since he has spent the entire training camps taking snaps with the first string offense."It is pretty obvious Billy Stull is our starter at quarterback, he's performed the best," Wannstedt said. "He's confident in what he is doing, he understands our offense and Kevan Smith and Pat Bostick will keep working behind him."It also didn't hurt that heralded freshman QB Pat Bostick left camp for a week just as it started, to essentially knock him out of the picture to start the season. Not to mention, redshirt freshman Kevan Smith spent the entire camp struggling with accuracy and simply taking the ball from under center.
No other starters were named at the conclusion of training camp, though the depth chart is expected to be announced in the next day or so. The bigger issue will be whether Stull will have protection from an already beaten-up offensive line. The most experienced and versatile offensive lineman, Senior Mike McGlynn did not practice for most of camp while still recovering from shoulder surgery. Freshman Chris Jacobson, considered the team's top offensive lineman recruit for the 2007 class is likely out for the season with a dislocated kneecap that will require surgery. Another freshman, offensive tackle Dan Matha is also out for the season with shoulder surgery.
