The moment that YSU accepted VanGorder's transfer, it was obvious that he was going to play. Perhaps not start, but play significantly. The injury to Mays just accelerated that process.
The new redshirt rule is both an opportunity and a challenge. Coaches must be very wise in their use of it. For example, if Cunningham is deemed to be our quarterback of the future, do you give him playing time in the easy games in September, or hold him back for the second part of the conference schedule if disaster strikes our quarterbacks....again. Tough call. I say play him once early and keep three appearances "in the bank."