Why SMU's quarterback contest will extend past this week against Houston Baptist

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UNIVERSITY PARK -- It is Groundhog Week at SMU.

Quarterbacks freshman William Brown and junior Ben Hicks competed in practice last week. Brown earned the start against Navy.

Brown and Hicks are competing in practice this week, with the winner to start on Saturday at home against Houston Baptist.

"And we'll do it all again next week,'' coach Sonny Dykes said.

And the week after that. And the week after that.

Dykes insisted each quarterback gives his team a chance to win. Each brings different skills to the position, and that can help the offense evolve.

What Dykes wants most of all is quarterback who will zealously protect the ball. A quarterback who will not take risks that…