Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse head coach Fran Brown indicated Monday that the Orange’s competition for starting quarterback remains close and said he hopes that both Rickie Collins and Steve Angeli will take big steps forward.

He said both quarterbacks played well in the team’s first scrimmage over the weekend.

“I thought they did a real good job,” Brown said. “Just hoping Rickie takes another huge step this week. That would mean a lot to us. I’m pushing for that. Steve’s doing a great job also. So hoping that Steve takes another huge step this week. ... I pray they take another big step this week. It’d be big for our program if they do that.”

Brown said the desire for both quarterbacks to make a leap forward did not indicate he was unhappy with where they are at currently.

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