After the war of attrition he was the last man up...but it is a clear fact that he never earned the starting job and was beat out twice by true freshman and Riley Nelson. Fact.
But, let's not quibble over your one incorrect example. Where is the time and time again you talked about? Should be easy right? I mean...Bronco has shown it time and time again. Just give me your best 10 examples to match the 10 years he's been coaching. Should be a piece of cake.