Technically, Kurt Palandech is UNLV’s incumbent starting quarterback. But unless the junior can improve his passing technique, he’ll probably be passed over for the starting job before the Rebels’ Sept. 1 season opener by junior college midyear transfer Johnny Stanton or another quarterback on the roster.
Palandech, who was more adept at running the ball than throwing it last season in relief of injured starter Blake Decker, split first-team reps with Stanton and redshirt freshman Dalton Sneed on Monday during UNLV’s first day of spring football practice at Rebel Park.
“If we talk about creating a culture of competition, then we have to truly let them compete,” second-year coach Tony Sanchez said.