There's a lot of parsing of phrasing when it comes to the Elite 11 quarterback competition.
There are the regional competitions, finals in Portland and actually, you know, being in that final elite group of 11. Quarterback recruits in various stages of the competition often get the Elite 11 tag, even if that designation really only goes to that final group.
That's what Ryan Hilinski is currently battling for in Redondo Beach, California.
The South Carolina football commit was No. 5 in the competition's rankings heading into a workout Saturday night. That had him on track to make the final group and potentially qualify for a spot at The Opening.