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Whether or not Bench starts, he will see time next year. With Hack redshirting, he and Hack will be two years apart. Even if Waters plays lights out, it's possible Bench starts his senior year and Hack takes over for his last two years. Any program that wants to attract big-time QB's is going to have similar issues.

With BOB putting so much responsibility in the hands of the QB, it's better to have too much talent and risk losing a guy than having too little talent and not being able to run the system.

I don't agree with the notion that whomever loses out is a major threat to transfer. Why and to where? If you are a QB, you are going to have to compete no matter where you play. Whether its to be 3rd string or the starter there will always be another guy who wants the job. Consider what Penn ST has to offer a QB now: 1)An offensive minded HC who worked with Tom Brady. 2)A QB Coach who tutored Jay Cutler. 3)A true pro style offense w/an emphasis on throwing the football. 4)Major exposure, and a big time college atmosphere. 5)A Penn St. Degree.

Lets say Waters wins out. Is Bench going to immediately transfer? Why would he? This staff believed enough in him to offer him a scholarship to Penn St. when his next best offer was Rice. Don't you think that means something to him? As for Waters it would be borderline nuts to enroll in a school in Jan, and be looking for a new team in August. Who would want a guy like that on their team? A lot of people are hung up by what went on in the past with QB's and they need to let it go. Yes we brought in a number of highly regarded QBs and yes most of them left us hanging. That said consider the circumstances and the former offensive coaching staff.

Devlin- Clearly screwed over at Iowa and realized the writing was on the wall. Made the most of his opportunity at UD.

Newsome- Great athlete but minimal QB skills. Struggled with the playbook, and lacked the coaching to see any development. Currently playing WR? at Temple.

Bolden- Unbelievably overrated out of HS. ZERO feel for the game, and ZERO pocket presence. Currently languishing on LSU's Bench.

Jones- A big strong athlete who was incredibly raw at the position. Inability to grasp the playbook, allowed a True Frosh to jump him. Showed legit promise at TE, but apparently wants to still chase the QB Dream.