... Jake Heaps had even a portion of the game experience of Riley Nelson, this duel-quarterback situation at BYU would not exist.

The truth be known, Bronco Mendenhall and the Cougar coaches are seeking to play it safe to try to take some of the pressure off the true freshman.

They have made a decision to start the season-opening game against Washington with the quarterback that has taken snaps in 15 college games verses the one coming straight from high school with the big reputation.

There is some wisdom in that approach.

Nelson started eight games as a freshman at Utah State before his mission and saw action in seven games in mop-up duty behind Max Hall last season.

Over his career...

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