BY TOM GROESCHEN
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Chad Plummer watches Deontey Kenner take his snaps at quarterback, the snaps reserved nearly 100 percent for Plummer since 1996. If Plummer minds, he's not saying.
"I'm not going to be negative or be selfish," Plummer said Saturday. "I remember what it's like, because I've been on both sides of it."
Plummer, who will be a senior next season, has been UC's starting quarterback for two full seasons. But Kenner, a sophomore-to-be, is being groomed to play much more because of his passing skills. And Plummer, whose running ability first earned him playing time as a freshman in 1995, will be deployed as both a quarterback and wide receiver.
In '95, Plummer emerged to cut into the playing time of Eric Vibberts. Plummer sparked UC to a 5-2 record in games he played that year.
Last year, Plummer talked of setting UC career passing records. But after a junior season in which he completed only 47 percent of his throws, he likes his new "Slash" role.
"I just want to help this team any way I can," Plummer said. "Deontey, he's like my little brother. I got a lot of respect for him, and I'll help him out."
NICE COMEBACK:
Josh Anderson, the two-year starting tight end whose season ended with a torn ACL (knee) last October, caught four passes for 76 yards Saturday. Included was a one-handed diving grab that drew the loudest cheers of the day.
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