Nebraska put the finishing touches on its spring practice schedule Saturday with its annual Red-White Game in Lincoln.
The biggest question mark facing the Huskers this spring centered on quarterback. Who would replace the gutsy, overachieving Joe Ganz? OK, maybe it wasn't that big of a mystery.
After Patrick Witt announced his decision to transfer, that basically left Zac Lee as the frontrunner with Kody Spano and freshman Cody Green in pursuit.
A knee injury sidelined Spano and Green has also been hobbled. The injury bug forced Coach Bo Pelini to move linebacker LaTravis Washington to quarterback. After watching the Spring Game, it wasn't just a quirky move. Washington has some ability.
Although Washington is a talented athlete and Green has an impressive prep background, the 2009 Huskers appear to be Lee's team.
"He had a great spring," Pelini said about the son of former NFL quarterback Bob Lee.
Lee has a strong arm and good feet. Although it was difficult to tell Saturday because of the "hands off" rule regarding the quarterbacks, Lee has some speed that can make things happen if a pocket collapses.
More importantly, Lee appears to have a vote of confidence of his teammates. His receivers and backs raved about his ability.
Lee's health is of the utmost importance. With a true freshman and a former linebacker as his top backups, NU has talked to former Duke point guard Greg Paulus as possibly joining the mix this fall. Paulus was an outstanding prep player, but that was four years ago.
No matter what happens with Paulus, Lee will be NU's man when the season starts. He has a good pedigree and the right mix of talent and composure.
The season can't get here soon enough. Everyone is curious to see how this next NU quarterback chapter plays out.