Why the Eagles Should Start Rettig

It's the biggest question in the football world here at Chestnut Hill this week. Who should start at quarterback against the Fighting Irish? Will it be sophomore Mike Marscovetra or freshman Chase Rettig? I can't answer that question, but I can make a case for one of them.

If I'm Coach Spaziani, I'm sending my prized recruit out under center. Chase Rettig is a freshman and is a 4-star recruit to most scouting agencies. At 6'3", 205 lbs, he has the physical tools to be a stud field general. He's widely regarded as a top-10 in the nation for this incoming class of recruits. Even though BC originally had intentions of red-shirting him, the situation has changed. Dave Shinskie has been pulled and you're faced with a decision that could make or break your season. So, why Rettig over Marscovetra?

Granted, Marscovetra has compiled some decent stats this year coming in off the bench at the end of games. But just look at the productivity last week of this offense. After Shinskie was yanked, Marscovetra failed to move the ball down field just as the starter did. In fact, the offense as a whole looked even less productive for most of the half. So how is it an improvement? I mean, BC is in a compromising situation right now. Yes, they're 2-1, but it hasn't been pretty. Against two opponents they should have blown out, they had trouble getting away with a win. Against their first ACC opponent, they literally lacked a pulse on offense. It's as low as it gets. You need a spark. Marscovetra showed no evidence that he can be your game-changing spark. So where's the dilemma?

It might be a lot to throw Rettig into a high-intensity environment like a BC-Notre Dame primetime showdown on Saturday night. It might overwhelm him. But hey -- if you're looking for the kid to become a star for this team, how can you be fearing primetime games? Stars want the ball. If he's a star, he wants to play. And if he performs, the confidence will skyrocket. Forget the future, folks -- we're talking about the present. Right now. It's time to make something happen before your beloved Superfans start bringing out the boo-birds toward this offensive unit. The Chase is on.