If the QB situation stays even, Mike Norvell has an obvious choice to make

It would be nice for Mike Norvell to figure out the QB situation, if there really is one, by the end of the spring. As much as fans might like the idea of a quarterback competition, they really like the idea of there being a capable starter that gives the Seminoles a chance to win.

No one would be shocked if Norvell just decides to go with Ashton Daniels. Whether you liked the take of Daniels or not, FSU made the investment in the Auburn transfer, and it's clear that the staff believes there's a lot of juice left in him. There might be a little more surprise if redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry is the choice, but if reports of a tight QB race are accurate, the possibility can't be discounted. 

If the FSU QB job is even, Kevin Sperry should be the choice

Norvell has been complimentary of both players as expected, and he knows that even the lightest criticism will be over examined. Other players have often mentioned Sperry in a positive light, someone that they consider a good teammate and a natural leader. That probably counts for something.

But if Daniels and Sperry really are even as we roll through the second half of spring practices, Norvell has no choice but to go with the younger, home-grown guy. Sperry offers the FSU program a little more upside because of his youth and his continued development. Daniels obviously has the experience, but he's also 5-17 as a starter. 

If we're being honest, both players present major risks. Sperry doesn't have the experience. Daniels has the experience, but doesn't have the results. History tells us it's easier to teach a player how to win than it is to teach one how to stop losing and then how to win. Daniels certainly isn't completely to blame for poor results, but he was on the field and, as Bill Parcells has famously said, "you are what your record is."

And then there is the nuance. Let's say FSU can squeeze a 7-win season out. Seven wins with Sperry probably offers more hope for the future than seven wins with Daniels. With the Seminoles opening the season against New Mexico State, it's a chance for a young starter to gain quick confidence against a team FSU should handle. 

There's no rush to make the decision now, but Norvell doesn't need to drag this out too long. FSU has a lot of new players, and they need to know who is leading the team week-to-week. This is the year he can't afford to make an early mistake.