Gary Nova Named Starting QB and Other Roster News

-Gary Nova was officially named the starting quarterback today. I think this is clearly the right move for numerous reasons, and I'll have more on this when I get around to writing my QB season preview.

-Jeremy Deering is going to play some safety in addition to wide receiver. This is a very interesting, as Deering is an impact player who the coaching staff has had trouble using on offense for some reason.
Rutgers is very deep at receiver once again, so this is just a creative way of getting him on the field. He does not have a lot of experience on defense, even dating back to high school, but the opportunity will be there for him to become a key reserve right away. His speed, athleticism, and ball skills make him an ideal free safety in this defense, and I would not be surprised if he becomes a starter in 2013, once he learns the nuances of the position.

-RS freshman fullback Paul Canavari and tight end Malcolm Bush are both transferring to FCS programs. Neither player was likely to be a contributer to the 2012 team, but losing these players hurts depth. Tight end in particular is a very thin position for the Scarlet Knights, so if DC Jefferson, Paul Carrezola, or Michael Burton get hurt, things could get troublesome.

-Khaseem Greene, Steve Beauharnais, Tim Wright, and Mason Robinson were named the team's captains. The Scarlet Knights have gone with "weekly" captains the last few years, but Kyle Flood will stick with these four for the year.