The dual-threat QB from Mercer Island had the most consistent spring of three contenders and his one start in the 2014 opener at Hawaii amounts to the only experience among any of UW’s QBs. “He’s 1-0. You can’t argue that,” UW running back Deontae Cooper said. “He’s a great leader; he’s smart; he’s very knowledgeable of the playbook. As a quarterback, you need all those things.”
Accuracy remains a sticking point for Lindquist. Using a baseball analogy, Lindquist is like a one-pitch pitcher who can throw a 100-mph fastball, but he has yet to develop a consistent feel and touch on his throws.