UNION'S FOOTBALL FUTURE IS IN GOOD HANDS.(Sports)

Byline: Paul Schwartz Staff writer

Brett Russ was wearing No.85 on his white practice jersey, a number not usually associated with a quarterback.

"Incognito," Russ said with a smile. No chance.

The freshman may not stand out on the practice field, but there's no mistaking his out-of-the-ordinary stature for Union's football team.

"Based on his still limited experience with our offense," Union quarterback coach Gary Reynolds said, "we think he'll be a very fine college quarterback."

There's no time like the present.

Russ, with little anticipation and even less fanfare, has emerged as a key player for the Dutchmen (1-2). He made his first college start last week against Hobart and completed 11 of 21 passes for 159 yards, one touchdown and two …