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Some morning thoughts on the different styles of quarterbacks Terrance Cain and Jordan Wynn are. Cain is about as quiet a football player I've ever covered whereas Wynn seems to have that natural quarterback personality.

 He isn't a media hog by any means, but he doesn't mind speaking out or giving his opinion even as a freshman. Yesterday when he was asked about being a leader he felt a quarterback should have some "swagger."

 I agree. Brian Johnson certainly had that for the Utes last year and I believe his natural leadership abilities is one of the main reasons the Utes went undefeated.

 Earlier in the fall, coach Kyle Whittingham said Cain was a different kind of quarterback than Johnson which required some getting adjusting to his temperament.

 No one has ever come out and said Cain wasn't a good leader, but if Wynn does start Saturday against New Mexico (which is what I believe everyone is expecting to happen) one of the things I'll be looking for is to see if his enthusiasm has an affect on the team.

 There are plenty of athletes I've known who I'd describe as "lead by example" guys, but I just don't think your quarterback can be one of them. I think he has to be the spark that makes the offense roll, which is exactly what the Utes were looking for out of Wynn.

 Just as they did last Monday, Utah's travel squad didn't practice, just lifted weights.

 Couple stories here from you on the quarterback situation and some notes. Here are some more thoughts from Wynn.

 On losing the starting job to Cain earlier in the fall: "I had to be patient. I knew my role trying to help out Terrance best I could and prepare every week like I was starting. I stayed patient and waited for my time to come."

 Wynn said he never asked to be redshirted because he wanted to play this year.

 "I told the coaches it's all on you guys if you guys want me to play," he said. "I'm not going to sit there and cry and say I want to redshirt. I want to play. Obviously a little later in the year that could have been a possibility but they pulled the trigger saturday night and I am glad they did."

 He said his dad gave him some good advice in the fall. "He told me you have to put it in perspective and that redshirting isn't the worst thing."

 Asked about his running abilities, Wynn said the first play that came to mind is when he ran into Wyoming's nose guard Saturday.

 "That was my first college run and I'm going to watch that on tape over and over to remind myself," he said. "If I have to run I'm going to run. Obviously Terrance is a little more mobile, but if I have to pull a zone read I'm going to pull it and if they drop eight and I have to run I'm going to run."

 As for Cain, he said like Wynn he will continue to work hard no matter what his role is. "You never know when you are going to go in and get your shot," he said. "You just have to keep playing hard."

 He said he'll also help Wynn in anyway he can. "Of course, he's my teammate," he said. "We'll remain friends and help each other out as much as we can."