Texas Tech spring issues, No. 1: Who replaces Nic Shimonek at QB?

This is the biggest issue the Red Raiders will need to pay attention to during spring football. With Nic Shimonek now looking to be picked up by an NFL team, the Red Raiders are without a starting quarterback. Shimonek finished his lone season as a starter with 3963 yards, 33 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

McLane Carter has a chance to get the nod at QB. He has the most experience out of the players returning at the position. He had one lone start last season, finishing with 237 yards and 2 touchdowns on 16-37 throwing. While it is not much experience, Kliff Kingsbury might have to rely on Carter for the opening weeks of the season.

It is important to note Kingsbury's offensive system. He…