"Kyle Wright is our starter.....for now."

I first want to say, in a town full of players and coaches that don't always address adversity with class, Randy Shannon sets the example on how to act in the face of adversity.

Last weeks 51-13 loss to Oklahoma was humiliating for the University and on Tuesday Shannon followed the same routine as always. He walks in, waited for the media to get settled and helps the writers place their recorders on the podium (in some cases he even starts recording for them).


Today, Shannon had alot to address, a change at QB, moving Randy Phillips to Safety, Kevin Everett's injury and the impending rematch with FIU.

Change at QB: Coach Shannon announced today the Kyle Wright will be the starting QB for their upcoming game at FIU and hopefully going forward. Although Shannon stated that he didn't want a "round robin" at the position, Shannon said "for now" multiple times when talking about Wright. I don't see a "round robin" at QB I see a full turn-style with Kirby Freeman, Wright and if the don't red shirt him, Robert Marve.

Randy Phillips:- This move is prompted by injuries to Lavon Ponder and Glen Sharpe and by Phillips ineffectiveness at CB.

FIU rematch:- Hearing Shannon speak about discipline since he has taken over convinces me that there will be no repeat of last years monstrosity. Players like DeMarcus Van Dyke and Graig (pronounced Craig) Cooper confirmed my belief by saying that they have no interest in finding out what punishment Shannon would hand out if they did fight. Furthermore Shannon has been taking precautions, since he's taken over, to prevent his players from reacting to cheap shots by having the scout team take shots at the starters during practice.

Kevin Everett- Shannon handled this situation with class and compassion, stating that Everett is a member of the UM family and they all care for them. Wright expressed genuine concern for Everett, you could also sense a true friendship with Everett.

Prediction: UM 42 FIU 9, Wright will open up the passing game to the tune of 200 yards and Cooper and Javaris James will combine for over 180.