Quarterback controversies bring nothing but headaches and tension to a football team.

Eastern is in the midst of doing one of the toughest things possible; replacing Walter Payton Award winner and new Dallas Cowboys player Tony Romo.

I can guarantee the pressure on the field will be at a maximum as Justin Duhai, Ben King and early front-runner Andy Vincent compete to lead Eastern’s offense next season.

With no-clear cut choice to who will be behind center when Eastern begins its season at O’Brien Stadium Aug. 30 against California University (Penn.), head coach Bob Spoo will have a lot to think about during the summer.

If Spoo had it his way, there would be no controversy at all.

“The best case scenario is not to have a controversy,” Spoo said. “You’re looking for that one guy to blossom and take the spot.”

Spoo said once there is a guy who has shown more than the other two, there will be no controversy. The guy who wins it will be his guy, and he doesn’t want to change much after the decision is made.

“Playing musical chairs with your quarterbacks is not something that should be done,” Spoo said. “They are all trying to win, and I don’t think if you win much when you are changing quarterbacks every week.”

I agree with Spoo 100 percent. Showing confidence in the guy he chooses through the entire process is the best case scenario.

The last thing the Panthers need is to turn into the Washington Redskins who seemed to it rotate its three QBs by the play. That sure didn’t work to Steve Spurrier’s advantage, as the Skins finished out of the playoff race again with a 7-9 record.

Even Spurrier has figured out having a set starter is the most important thing by already naming Patrick Ramsey as the season-opening starter.

Spoo made it clear that whoever can most efficiently get the ball down the field and put it in the end zone will be his man.

The choice is difficult with all three displaying solid character, and none would even be here if they didn’t have the ability. Spoo will give each player an equal shot, and the the guy who comes out on top will have definitely earned it.

Thus far Vincent and King have both shown promise, but in my opinion Vincent best fits the role because of he has gotten the ball where it needs to be.

King completed 20-of-32 for 241 yards, but he also threw three interceptions. Vincent went 9-15 for 115 yards and two touchdowns. If King can cut back on the mistakes, watch out.

The only good thing that can come from a quarterback race is that each player will work that much harder to earn the starting spot. With every throw meaning so much, the three will be pushed by each other to get better.

“If I’m one of those two or three guys, I’m going to be working my fanny off,” Spoo said.