re: It's going to be hard to bench Max.

There should be an open competition but Brennan should have the edge at starter and his job to lose. In my opinion it is best "for the program" that Brennan win the job. Only because if Max wins then I believe both Brennan and TJ will transfer leaving a true freshman as backup. If Brennan wins then I believe max will stay as he will be the heir apparent and give Nuss another year to mature or compete for starter. But if max wins the position then so be it and let the chips fall where they may.