Wonder if that's a reflection of his leadership.

They don't realize there was actually a little QB debate last fall camp (ZW wasn't named the clear cut starter going in). So it's natural that coupling that with him being a Jr meant he wasn't a clear cut choice for being elected as a captain. Obviously by the time Bushman was out and they needed a name another guy, it was clear that Zach was more than capable, and his on-field leadership during the season backed it up.