Name a quarterback in the SEC East other than Josh Dobbs or Maty Mauk?

I struggled with that, too.

There are fierce quarterback competitions at five programs in the Eastern Division this spring, with at least three that will likely spill over into fall camp.

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Vanderbilt’s spring practice is over, but Patton Robinette’s decision to leave the team has left the Commodores searching for answers.

Here’s a team-by-team quarterback update heading into April:

FLORIDA

Starter Status: Undetermined.

Timeline: It doesn’t appear first-year coach Jim McElwain will be ready to name his starter by the end of spring practice since Treon Harris and Will Grier are in such a tight battle at the moment.

Biggest Question: Is Grier, a redshirt freshman with no game experience, better-suited to run McElwain’s offense?

Since taking over and restructuring the Florida offense, McElwain’s liked what he has seen from both of his quarterbacks vying for the starting job. He has stressed the importance of “each and every rep” as if it’s the last snap Harris or Greer takes with the Gators.

An advocate of Nick Saban’s infamous “process”, McElwain needs to determine which passer accurately understands his scheme and where to go with the football. The Gators worked on heavy blitz packages last week and both quarterbacks were nearly perfect during the passing portion of drills sans a couple drops from receivers.

There’s no clear-cut favorite at this time.

GEORGIA

Starter Status: Undetermined.

Timeline: Inconsistent play from all three candidates — Brice Ramsey, Jacob Park and Faton Bauta — has led Mark Richt to reveal that he doesn’t plan on naming a starter at the conclusion of spring ball.

Biggest Question: Projected starter Ramsey fits Mike Bobo’s previous system, but is he the right guy for Brian Schottenheimer?

Georgia’s scrimmages have been closed to the public this spring and very few practices are open to media. With that being said, Ramsey, the primary backup to Hutson Mason last season, has the edge from an athleticism and arm strength standpoint, but the coaching staff has been pleased with Park’s confidence level.

By most accounts, Park and Bauta are in competition for the second-team spot, but Richt hasn’t alluded to any of the three quarterbacks having an edge at this point.

KENTUCKY

Starter Status: Undetermined; Edge, Patrick Towles

Timeline: It’s down to the incumbent Towles or strong-armed adversary Drew Barker and Mark Stoops will likely name a starter once spring practice is over.

Biggest Question: Can Towles keep his job if Barker continues to impress?

During Saturday’s frigid open practice, Towles and Barker shined, each showing expansive knowledge of what first-year offensive coordinator coach Shannon Dawson is trying to accomplish with his unit.

“I thought they looked more calm and more confident out there,” Stoops said according to the Herald-Leader. “I thought they were as poised as they’ve been since I’ve been here, sitting in the pocket and throwing the ball down the field. As I’ve mentioned the past two days and even today with the success they had, yesterday we got the ball down the field even better.”

Towles’ downward spiral last season after an impressive early showing hasn’t affected his play thus far during the spring. He’s the frontrunner to retain the job, but Barker is making Stoops’ decision quite difficult.

MIZZOU

Starter Status: Maty Mauk

Timeline: Mauk, a junior, is back for his third starting season under center for the Tigers. Barring injury, he’s the guy to lead Mizzou’s offense.

Biggest Question: Can the Tigers establish an offensive identity in Josh Henson’s third season with more substance rather than asking Mauk to freelance on the move?

Only two SEC quarterbacks, Arkansas’ Brandon Allen and Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott, have started more games than Mauk over the last two seasons (18), but there’s still considerable room from a development standpoint the Tigers hope to see from their quarterback this fall.

Mauk’s helped Mizzou win consecutive Eastern Division titles, but it hasn’t always been pretty from a passer’s standpoint. His completion percentage ranks amongst the league’s worst and on third down, he tends to get antsy, according to his coordinator. Mauk has improved his technique this offseason and trimmed body fat from 20 percent to 11. Mauk hopes his re-energized body along with a healthy throwing shoulder leads to a big junior season.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Starter Status: Undetermined.

Timeline: Steve Spurrier will likely name a starter following South Carolina’s spring game on April 11, then re-open the competition somewhat during fall camp.

Biggest Question: Can Connor Mitch separate himself from Perry Orth and Michael Scarnecchia?

Recruited to be the eventual replacement for Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson, the time is now for Mitch, a third-year sophomore with two years under his belt within the South Carolina offense. He’s the most talented quarterback on roster (right now) from an arm strength standpoint, but needs to show more confidence as a blossoming leader on offense.

One of the highest-rated passers Spurrier has signed with the Gamecocks, Mitch knows his team’s success hinges on his play this season and says a wake-up call from the Head Ball Coach during spring ball last year made him think a bit. Mitch dropped to fourth-string behind Brendan Nosovitch before climbing back to the No. 2 slot along with Orth during the season.

TENNESSEE

Starter Status: Joshua Dobbs

Timeline: The job belongs to Dobbs, a dual-threat playmaker that most inside the Tennessee program think can lead the Vols to an SEC Championship.

Biggest Question: Will unproven players behind Dobbs create a depth issue?

Coach Butch Jones has requested that Dobbs take control as the “CEO” of Tennessee’s high-powered offense, a unit loaded at receiver and in the backfield with Jalen Hurd and heralded newcomer Alvin Kamara. Ownership of this unit starts with Dobbs who blossomed into one of the SEC’s brightest quarterbacks during the second half of last season.

Dobbs is the only returning scholarship quarterback on last year’s team, so not only do the Vols need him to play well, but it’s equally important that he play smart and avoid direct hits when on the move. Jones hasn’t named a second-team quarterback at this point, but various firsthand reports indicate true freshman Quinten Dormady is ahead of early enrollee Jauan Jennings for the No. 2 spot. Dormady’s the son of a coach and has been sharp during drills.

VANDERBILT

Starter Status: Undetermined.

Timeline: The primary issue plaguing a program that’s trying to avoid a deeper run into mediocrity won’t be solved by August.

Biggest Question: Is Johnny McCrary the Commodores’ best option under center?

After starting an FBS-high four different quarterbacks last season, it appeared Vanderbilt had figured out its dilemma at quarterback coming out of spring practice, but that’s gone awry. Patton Robinette earned first-team snaps during the spring game, but abruptly quit football last week, citing concussion scares for his decision.

That leaves Johnny McCrary as the Commodores’ most game-ready option, but he hasn’t taken hold of the position the way Derek Mason and first-year offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig would’ve wanted after making several starts last fall and had a poor scrimmage showing last time out with two interceptions.

Sophomore Wade Freebeck and redshirt freshman Shawn Stankavage will battle McCrary for the starting gig, but it would be unfair to rule out true freshman Kyle Shurmur, who is arriving this fall, considering Vandy’s struggles at the position.