ND Selects Starting QB for Opener

Weis stays mum on name, says candidates have it 'all figured out'

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Aug 30, 2007 5:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Charlie Weis has told his QBs who'll suit up for Notre Dame's season opener against Georgia Tech. The coach says the choice is obvious, the Chicago Sun-Times reports, but he's aiming to retain the element of surprise by not releasing the name—except to the players."They've known for weeks," said the otherwise mum Weis.

The candidates—Demetrius Jones, Evan Sharpley, and Jimmy Clausen—may have anticipated the decision, but it's not clear whether Weis opted for Jones' running ability or Sharpley's experience. Freshman Clausen, nursing a cranky elbow, is an unlikely choice. Meanwhile, sophomore Darrin Walls has usurped senior Ambrose Wooden at the right cornerback slot.

Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis gives instructions to his quarterbacks during the first day practice for the 2007 season Monday, Aug. 6, 2007 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond) (Associated Press)

Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis smiles as he answers a question during Notre Dame football media day Monday Aug. 6, 2007 in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame opens their season at home against Georgia... (Associated Press)

Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis answers a question during Notre Dame football media day Monday Aug. 6, 2007 in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame opens their season at home against Georgia Tech Sept.... (Associated Press)

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