Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer let his two quarterbacks know that if one separated himself in the spring, he would be No. 1 when fall camp opened.

But senior Sean Glennon and sophomore Tyrod Taylor pretty much emerged in the same relative positions they were last fall when they split responsibilities through the year.

Glennon had a solid spring game, going nine of 15 passing for 119 yards, and Taylor was 11 of 19 for 67 yards while sustaining an interception and three sacks.

But overall, the two competed on even terms throughout the spring session, and Glennon said he didn't think his coaches were ready to anoint him No. 1 for 2008.

"I know they're not making a decision on one game," Glennon said. "They're going to take into account the other 14 practices, too."

Beamer himself noted that Glennon had the upper hand in the final scrimmage but said that evaluation would continue.

Glennon last year completed 61 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,796 yards, and he led the Hokies to their victory over Boston College in the ACC championship game. But he struggled in the Orange Bowl loss to Kansas, throwing a pair of interceptions.

Taylor completed 54 percent of his pass attempts for 927 yards and was the team's second-leading rusher with 429 yards.

Quarterback isn't the only position battle that remains unresolved following the spring session. Who will carry the load at running back remains unanswered after injuries sidelined Kelvin Lewis Jr. and Jahre Cheeseman, giving redshirt freshmen Darren Evans and Josh Oglesby opportunities to step in. If Lewis and Cheeseman aren't ready by the fall, little-used senior Dustin Pickle will be the only running back available who has collegiate carries.

Junior Brandon Dillard made a late impression with his speed, but wide receiver also is an open position on offense.

Despite the rebuilding job on defense, only one position -- cornerback -- has an opening going into the fall.

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