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Notebook: Scrimmage Showcases Advantages of QB Competition


IUHoosiers.com

BLOOMINGTON - The referee whistles had stopped; the spring football scrimmage was finished; the coaching bullhorn had grown silent.

Amid Mellencamp Pavilion calm on a wintry Saturday afternoon, Michael Penix aimed for one last challenge:

A trash can.

The freshman quarterback had already received extended backup scrimmage reps. While teammates scattered for post-practice duties -- a mix of sprinting, stretching, and meeting under the direction of position coaches, Penix eyed opportunity.

The trash can was 60 yards away. Penix grabbed a football and fired a spiral.

It missed the can by perhaps six feet, but showcased impressive arm strength.