Pitt Quarterback Situation.

Tino Sunseri

              The Quarterback situation for Pitt just got a little bit more interesting.  Mark Myers, the presumed back-up to Tino Sunseri has left the team. Myers was a former 4 star recruit out of Cleveland. He never seemed to grasp any of the Pitt coach's systems and will take his career to an unnamed Division III school. The departure by Myers leaves Pitt in a bit of a bind. Tino Sunseri will enter his third season as the Pitt starting Quarterback, and it will be the third straight season with a new offensive scheme.  Sunseri has played alright at times in his career (seriously) but when he is bad, he is bad. He will be the starter all season unless injury or he really falters with his play. (Which I doubt will happen.)  Pitt's only other QB's are Sophomore Trey Anderson and Freshmen Chad Voytik. Anderson is a former walk-on that struggled in the little amount of playing time he received last season. Voytik is a four star incoming freshmen that will likely be Pitt's Quarterback of the future.
           The obvious scenario for Pitt is for Sunseri to play well and stay healthy and keep Voytik red shirted. Injuries and unforeseen things happen in football. Sunseri may not be able to go all 12 games. Will Paul Chryst burn Voytik's redshirt? Will he go with the average talent in Anderson?  Or will he call on Anthony Gonzalez back to the QB position from his current home as a Safety?  This will be an interesting situation if things come up.  An inconsistent Senior, a Sophomore that could be in over his head, and a true Freshmen does not sound like a sound Quarterback situation.

Chad Voytik

          The 2013 future for Pitt Quarterbacks looks better. Voytik is a talented freshmen that is expected to do big things. Tom Savage will have one year of eligibility next season. Savage is a former Rutgers QB, who was once a heralded recruit. Pitt also has Tra'von Chapman verbally committed for 2013. Chapman is a four star from Ohio and plans to enroll in January. Pitt technically still has Chandler Kincade as a verbal commitment. Kincade is a 2014 prospect (HS Junior) that committed to Todd Graham last season.  Kincade is from Blackhawk High School near Pittsburgh and is expected to garner national recognition.  The Quarterback situation of the future looks a lot better than the present. The key to Pitt in 2012 will be how Sunseri plays. It has an impact on this season and beyond.