Chalich status still in question

MOSCOW - Chad Chalich could miss his fourth straight game this Saturday when the Idaho Vandal football team (1-9) plays at No. 2 Florida State (10-0), Idaho coach Paul Petrino said Monday, during his weekly news conference with area media.

Chalich, a redshirt freshman from Coeur d'Alene, started the first seven games for Idaho. However, he suffered an injury to his right (throwing) shoulder early in the seventh game, Oct. 12 at Arkansas State. He has not played since, though he was in uniform for the Vandals' most recent game, Nov. 9 at home vs. Old Dominion.

As of now, senior Taylor Davis is scheduled to start his fourth straight game for Idaho. Josh McCain, a junior college transfer who returned from his own shoulder injury and played in the ODU game, is the backup.

"Right now, Taylor Davis is our starting quarterback, no question," Petrino said. "And any time Josh is healthy enough to play, he's going to be on the field, because he gives us a chance to make plays. I didn't say Chad's not going to play, I just said as of right now, it does not look like he will play."