ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Tyler Bray and Kevin Hogan strolled side-by-side toward Scanlon Hall, their home for the next few weeks of training camp, almost as if they had already formed some sort of alliance.Maybe they intend to vote Aaron Murray off in the Chiefs version of Quarterback Survivor.All three of them arrived at Missouri Western on Tuesday, along with rookies and some other select veterans, to begin the true audition to be Alex Smiths backup. Murray may enter the race as the slight favorite, but all of them will have an opportunity to get on the field.This is a great three days for the quarterbacks to get re-acclimated to the offense, the terminology, the situational offense, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. Its a great week for them.Reid acknowledged that training camp is a better barometer in the quarterback race than the voluntary workouts and minicamp that marked the summer. But he also said that nothing is likely to be decided until his young quarterbacks get on the field for some preseason games.The first of those isnt until Aug. 13, when Seattle visits Arrowhead Stadium.Smith has been a durable starter during his time in Kansas City, somewhat assuaging the fear of an unproven youngster under center. But the Chiefs had also had the comfort of a veteran in Chase Daniel if something should go awry, and that security blanket left for the Philadelphia Eagles.Its possible the Chiefs could still add a veteran quarterback in camp, especially once the first round of cuts happen. But they are strapped for salary cap space, so its likely that one of the three quarterbacks who arrived at Missouri Western will have to earn the job.Handicapping the race is about as difficult as learning Reids offense.Bray has the strongest arm and biggest frame of the bunch, and the former undrafted free agent out of Tennessee has been in the system the longest. But he has also dealt with a number of injuries that have held him back the past few years, and he has yet to take a meaningful snap.Asked to judge the competition, he replied: You know as much as I know.Its what you have to live for in the NFL, Bray continued. Theres always going to be a guy coming in thats going to be just as good as you are.Murray was the first person brought in after Bray, a fifth-round draft pick a couple years ago out of Georgia. He may be the most polished off the three options, but he is somewhat undersized and some wonder whether he has enough arm strength to make the deep throws.Still, he did have last season to absorb the offense, and the meticulous notes that he took while serving as the third backup behind Smith and Daniel will no doubt have paid off.Its a big, open competition, he said. I have to keep showing the coaches what I can do. I didnt sit back the past couple of years. I paid attention and learned a lot from Alex and Chase.Then there is Hogan, the biggest wild card. The Chiefs thought enough of him to select him in the fifth round of this years draft, despite a somewhat funky throwing motion, and he played in a similar-style offense at Stanford that could help him with the steep NFL learning curve.I think competition is good, Hogan said, no matter where. Its healthy.In other news, Reid said that star pass rusher Justin Houston would attend camp but would not participate in any of the football activities. Houston has surgery in February to repair the ALC in his left knee, and the Chiefs hope he will be able to play at some point this season.Reid also said he was unsure how much Jamaal Charles will participate after surgery on his ACL last season. Charles attending the mandatory minicamp in July and should be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 11 against San Diego.The biggest question heading into Fridays full-squad report day is whether safety Eric Berry will show up. Negotiations on a long-term contract broke down and Berry, who was designated Kansas Citys franchise player, does not need to report until he signs his contract. The one-year deal, at about $10.8 million, would make him the NFLs highest-paid safety.Theres our feeling for him as a football player and theres a business side of it, and they are two different things, Reid said. Im hoping hes here. If hes not, I understand that, too.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Clelin Ferrell Jersey Large . A big centre with all the tools to be an elite player, Johansen paced the Blue Jackets with a standout game Saturday night. 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The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. The common belief is that Houston no longer has anything to shoot for this season.Cougars coach Tom Herman vehemently disagrees with that notion.Houston is no longer a factor in the College Football Playoff chase after suffering its first loss of the season but the No. 13 Cougars look to bounce back when they host Tulsa in an American Athletic Conference game Saturday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2).Houstons dream of an undefeated season and crashing the playoff party ended when it dropped a 46-40 decision to Navy last week.The defeat changes the national perception of the Cougars (5-1, 2-1) but Herman said the squads aspirations arent doused by a single loss.Our goals are completely ahead of us, Herman said at a press conference. Our goal was not to go undefeated, it was not to just beat Oklahoma, and our goal wasnt to be ranked in the top 10 or five. Our goal is to win our conference. That goal is still out there.The Cougars need help with their conference quest as they trail Navy in the AACs West division.But Herman isnt the least bit interested in having to apologize for the teams second loss in 20 games on his watch.The state of the program, after a season-and-a-half, in 14 months we are 18-2. Thats a .900 winning percentage, thats pretty damn good, Herman said. We are 5-0 against Top 25 teams, 2-0 against top 10 teams, and we have shattered numerous records on both sides of the ball.Some really cool things too. We have opportunity to have the best back-to-back seasons in the history of the University of Houston football. The win total for that over a two-year span sits at 21 right now. We are 18.Tulsa (4-1, 1-0) could represent another test for the Cougars because of its prolific offense.The Golden Hurricane have averaged 49.7 points during a three-game winning streak and have topped 500 yards in 10 of their 18 games under second-year coach Philip Montgomery.In each of the last two games, Tulsa had two running backs top 100 yards and two receivers go over 100 yards.Junior running back DAngelo Brewer has rushed for 434 yards in the two contests -- including a career-best 252 against Fresno State -- to raise his season total to 716 yards. Brewers average of 143.2 yards per game ranks fourth nationally. Senior sidekick James Flanders had rushed for 390 yards and four touchddowns.ddddddddddddSenior receivers Keevan Lucas (36 receptions for 508 yards and five touchdowns) and Josh Atkinson (32-354-2) are having solid seasons. Senior quarterback Dane Evans has passed for 1,135 yards and nine touchdowns but has been intercepted seven times.Senior middle linebacker Trent Martin has a team-best 35 tackles and junior linebacker Petera Wilson Jr. has a team-leading 3 1/2 sacks. But the defense has been shaky by allowing 81 total points over the last two games -- both decided in overtime.I dont think there are ugly wins, Montgomery said. For me, every win is beautiful. Every win that you get in college football is a beautiful, beautiful win.It could be challenging for the Golden Hurricane to slow down Houston junior quarterback Greg Ward Jr., who has passed for 1,684 yards and 11 touchdowns against four interceptions. Ward also has rushed for 272 yards and six touchdowns -- both team highs.The Heisman Trophy candidate passed for 359 yards and three touchdowns against Navy but his mistakes were also a factor in the defeat. Ward accounted for three turnovers -- he was intercepted twice and lost one of his two fumbles.Junior receivers Linell Bonner and Steven Dunbar are both enjoying fine seasons. Bonner had 42 receptions for 556 yards and two touchdowns while Dunbar has 30 catches for 438 yards and three scores.Defensively, the Cougars allowed 306 rushing yards in the loss to Navy after holding their previous seven opponents to fewer than 100.Senior linebacker Steven Taylor, who has a team-leading 5 1/2 sacks, will return after a one-game absence because of a violation of team policy. Sophomore cornerback Howard Wilson has three interceptions and junior linebacker Matthews Adams has a team-best 36 tackles.Houston won the last two meetings and holds a 22-18 series edge. But perhaps an element in this latest matchup is whether there will be a hangover effect for the no-longer unbeaten Cougars.Bonner promises that what occurred against Navy wont be a factor.We have a 24-hour rule where after 24 hours we cant think about the game anymore, Bonner said. Win or lose the game is behind us, and we cant think about it anymore. ' ' '