Roger Brown
nhfootballreport.com

The competition to replace Ricky Santos as the University of New Hampshire's starting quarterback ended after the team's Blue/White scrimmage Saturday, when UNH coach Sean McDonnell named sophomore R.J. Toman the team's No. 1 quarterback.

Toman, who started one game while Santos was recovering from injury last season, was battling for the job with redshirt freshman Kevin Decker.

"Toman's the starter, but I feel good about Kevin Decker," McDonnell said. "I had the sense coming away from the scout team last year and watching how he handled himself. It's a good situation to be in."

Toman completed 12 of 19 pass attempts for 99 yards in Saturday's scrimmage. He'll join a UNH offense that returns seven starters from 2007. The returnees include tight end Scott Sicko and wide receiver Mike Boyle.

UNH will be attempting to qualify for the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for the fifth consecutive season.

Decker completed 14 of his 23 throws for 199 yards Saturday, but running back Sean Jellison may have been the most impressive player on the field. Jellison, who played at Souhegan High School, rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown. He also caught seven passes for 62 yards.

Linebacker Matt Parent led the defense with 10 tackles.