University of Miami sophomore quarterback Brad Kaaya was named to the watch list for the 79th annual Maxwell Award on Tuesday by the Maxwell Football Club, proving that young Kaaya has quickly become the king of his domain.
The Maxwell Award, named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell, has been given to America's College Player of the Year since 1937. Maxwell's contributions to the game of football were extensive, including time as a player, a sportswriter and an official.
Kaaya received the preseason honor after he authored one of the finest first-year campaign’s in school history, while guiding the Hurricanes to their second-consecutive bowl appearance.
During his rookie campaign, Kaaya was the only true freshman quarterback in the country to throw for over 3,000 yards, 26-or-more touchdowns and 12-or-fewer interceptions.
In addition, Kaaya rewrote the Hurricanes’ freshman record book as he set the single season freshman standard for passing yards and touchdowns. He finished the year with 3,198 passing yards and 26 touchdown passes. His 26 touchdown passes from a year ago tied him with Heisman Trophy winning signal-caller Vinny Testaverde for third all-time.
This is the third preseason honor Kaaya has received this summer. In the month of June, he was named to both the Phil Steele and Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference Team.
Kaaya is one of 20 sophomores that were named to the Maxwell Watch List and was one of just eight sophomore quarterbacks that were recognized nationally.
What would our record have been without him? Promise you 3-9.....and old AlPa and NoDPa would be in the bread lines.
Posted by: VA Cane | July 10, 2015 at 08:59 AM
6-7 ain't saving no season, either...and it's certainly no insurance for avoiding the "bread lines".
Posted by: CaneRock | July 10, 2015 at 12:57 PM
NCAA doesn't need to hit us with scholarship reduction when have Golden as a HC
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 10, 2015 at 09:32 AM
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They're ridding the program of bad apples. Oh, and King didn't contribute, so I don't see the problem.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 10, 2015 at 09:38 AM
From CIS
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2015/7/9/8926087/report-miami-hurricanes-defensive-tackle-corey-king-part-ways
NCAA doesn't need to hit us with scholarship reduction when have Golden as a HC
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 10, 2015 at 09:32 AM
Brad is quite a young man.....way better than any QB since KD11.....who was surrounded by greats....Kaaya had Duke....who was good....and a couple lineman....and Perryman.....the rest just very average football players nothing to write home about. What would our record have been without him? Promise you 3-9.....and old AlPa and NoDPa would be in the bread lines. I like his poise and his attitude....very fine young man....a bright spot at UM...and I bet he has the class and sense and brains to stay 4 years and get his degree. He will be something good in life....great young man. Hope the rest of these players can rally around him...help him....and the OL needs to protect him.
Posted by: VA Cane | July 10, 2015 at 08:59 AM
RIP Kenny Snake Stabler gone at 69.....what a player leader Raider. He was one of a kind, certainly a personality. He will be missed by Raiser fans.
Posted by: VA Cane | July 10, 2015 at 08:50 AM
Splendid Achievement...way to go !!!
Posted by: MauiCane81 | July 10, 2015 at 03:41 AM
And what not...
Posted by: 86Cane | July 09, 2015 at 09:51 PM
UMike, UMike, UMike!!!
Posted by: 86Cane | July 09, 2015 at 09:27 PM
TD, I don't know what's up with Juwon Young. Heard good things about em' last Spring/Summer, but not so much this year. I was always concerned about Him growing outta position, ala Shayon Green.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 09:26 PM
is the fact that we used a 3-4 more because of lack of Defensive line numbers during Goldens first four years?
Posted by: TonyCane | July 09, 2015 at 07:34 PM
Yes, He said so Himself.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 09:20 PM
Kenny The Snake Stabler RIP
Posted by: Old Skool | July 09, 2015 at 09:15 PM
And no one ever said what's up with Juwon Young. Where's he at on the depth chart?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 07:59 PM
CR - thanks for the info. Seriously though I hope they get it right, although sometimes it's hard to nail down the actual cause, because you're not seeing in live time whatever is causing or aggravating the injury . It could be an overuse injury, assuming that it's his throwing arm/shoulder, assuming he's been throwing a lot? Or it could've been trauma to during wrestling. But of course these are just wild guesses on my part.
My daughter is 16 also and she's all county in her sport. She's had her share of injuries. When she started playing sports in middle school and getting good, I always warned her that injuries are part of the deal. But it was still heartbreaking when she was a freshman and couldn't finish the year because of a bursa problem in her hip. Fortunately, that resolved itself but she couldn't do anything for three months other than a walk. Very frustrating for her.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 09, 2015 at 07:58 PM
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/1179278-football-101-offensive-and-defensive-line-assignments
^^^ this is a nice article for those that may need to brush up on the technical side of football.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 07:55 PM
Posted by: The Dude | July 09, 2015 at 07:41 PM
Meant 4-3 sorry.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 07:48 PM
I would assume though, that playing in a 1 gap system will make a 4 man front more common. Also, Miami has used 4 man fronts in every year and game that Golden has been here. The issue has been the DL having to defend 2 gaps rather than attack 1 gap. The hope is with the DL attacking 1 gap, pressure will get to the QB or RB much faster, forcing mistakes and long down situations.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 07:46 PM
Well TC. Golden isn't switching to a 3-4, he's implementing a 1 gap system, so the numbers at DT or NT are irrelevant.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 07:41 PM
For those of you more knowledgable about schemes, is the fact that we used a 3-4 more because of lack of Defensive line numbers during Goldens first four years? It seems in year five that we have finally assembled depth at the position that posits a shift to a 4-3?
Posted by: TonyCane | July 09, 2015 at 07:34 PM
We haven't had a great DT since Wilfork.
Posted by: herbieibis | July 09, 2015 at 06:56 PM
I think Norton's gonna be a good one. That kid saved what would've been an otherwise average recruiting class.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 07:17 PM
^^^^ Allen Bailey was a monster, but was never used right. I always thought Campbell should have played more DT on passing downs.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 07:15 PM
The 4-3 was broken here and that's because of our sad sack DT's. Shannon rarely blitzed and didn't need to because the line play was good at getting to the QB. We haven't had a great DT since Wilfork.
Posted by: herbieibis | July 09, 2015 at 06:56 PM
November 16, 2006
May the family of Bryan Sydney Pata have abundant peace, love and soothing warmth from the Creator of the universe. during these heart-soul wretching days of unfathomable tragedy.
theemackjones (albuquerque, NM )
I DON'T have to prove my Miami, Florida Hurricane football partisanship to no one! Especially go canes and his kindred.
Taken from one of several obituaries for the late Bryan Sydney Pata.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 06:14 PM
Duke giving back:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article26714470.html
Posted by: trianglecane | July 09, 2015 at 05:06 PM
2017 equals a decade.
Ok.
Dude, Im starting to thnk you're just made up.
Posted by: Go Canes | July 09, 2015 at 04:57 PM
Lurker...He's 16, and He wrestles & plays football (QB). It started acting up on em' last year, but we didn't get an MRI till after States for wrestling. That MRI came back negative, but it flared up on Him again at a wrestling tourney last week...hence the 2nd doctor's visit today.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 04:52 PM
I believe the old adage is: If it ain't broke, don't fix it and what not. Golden seems to subscribe to another old adage: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again and what not.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 04:51 PM
How's that ancient adage go. If it ain't broken. Then don't fix it. Or mess with it and what not.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 04:47 PM
Care more about us winning more games than a 4-3 or 3-4.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Says the guy who coined the term..."They will convert!!!".
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 11:32 AM
LOL
I don't have any confidence in a CARPETBAGGER whom flushes a TRADEMARK defense down the putrid toilet. Chit, a host of other major college football programs converted to the ' 4-3 '
( Enter that Herbie Cornhusker program, for example.
). Heck, even that ONION HEAD wasn't STUPID enough to change the defense.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 04:45 PM
Apparently, some Cane upper-class GOON has too much time on his hands. I mean. Who give a crap about Roll Tide Roll and FSU meeting in the A-T-L. Chit, the game AIN'T even going to be played for another decade and what not. Literally SM-peanut-H.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 04:39 PM
@NFL_CFB: Alabama, Florida State to meet in Falcons' new stadium for 2017 opener.
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Posted by: Go Canes | July 09, 2015 at 03:51 PM
Nebraska?
The Huskers??
What were they defending? The wishbone?
Posted by: Go Canes | July 09, 2015 at 03:37 PM
CR, how old is your son and in what activity does he use his shoulder? Is it his throwing shoulder? Is he a pitcher, a quarterback, or plays organized basketball?
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 09, 2015 at 03:04 PM
Going straight for an mri isn't the most cost effective way it's better to start with cheaper and more easily done tests/procedures and then work up from there.
I'm a pain management physician by the way and I deal with this stuff all the time. Also mri in kids is sometimes not very well tolerated with the kid needing anesthesia which isn't without risks
Posted by: Jsy | July 09, 2015 at 02:21 PM
I'll never FORGIVE the dynamic duo from Penn. St. for CHIT-CANNING the trademark Miami, Florida Hurricane based ' 4-3. '
It's like moi NEVER forgiving La Guardia for getting rid of BURLESQUE in NYC. LMFAO
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 01:28 PM
WHEN that Herbie Cornhusker team WAS dominating college football back in the mid-nineties. Their astute defensive coordinator once said HE'D NEVER employ a ' two-gap ' defensive alignment ( Akin to the beloved Golden and Marky Mark. ). Mr. Charles Bride said that a ONE GAP was the best remedy for his NASTY, MEAN ARSE defensive tackles and what not. And the man has THREE national championship rings to back up his use of the ' 4-3 ' ONE-GAP defensive front alignment.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 01:24 PM
BUT I AM HOPEING!!! Where there is no hope the people perish.
GO CANES!!
Posted by: trianglecane | July 09, 2015 at 08:30 AM
Yes! To borrow a cliche from that Jessie. Keep hope alive Hurricane fandom.
Oh. One more thing. Mikey is one of the FEW ' voices of reason ' in the Canespace. And I absolutely enjoy his refreshing reasonable takes on Miami, Florida Hurricane football matters and what not.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | July 09, 2015 at 01:20 PM
Don't know Rock? Great question tho. Hope your son has a full recovery.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 01:08 PM
Took my son to get a 2nd MRI on His shoulder, and they injected a dye into His labrum to see if their was any scar tissue or tears.
My question, why didn't they do that during first time?
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 12:18 PM
Golden knew there wasn't an excuse in universe to lose to Duke twice so he threw the whole damm kitchen sink at em' and we dominated them in all phases. Golden need to treat ever game as if job depends on it
Posted by: Sinistercane | July 09, 2015 at 12:12 PM
^^^ it's all about using your talent advantage.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 12:04 PM
When we being our defense up and force the offense to play the speed game is when we get control of the game. Example was the Duke game.
Posted by: miamicane | July 09, 2015 at 11:58 AM
Respect.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 11:57 AM
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 11:44 AM
RESPECT
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 09, 2015 at 11:48 AM
Exactly UMike. Still traumatised by the GT debacle in Atlanta last October.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 11:45 AM
I am just saying as a whole the team needs to drastically improve in all 3 phases especially Special Teams in which we were abysmal, offense was inconsistent and turnover prone. And the Defense still is inconsistent as well and far from dominant. I was not trying to attack anyone at all. Hope it didn't come off that way.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 11:44 AM
I don't think Mark and Al are bringing in an extra DT to play in a 4-3. Nonetheless switching to a 1 gap system should increase the speed in which the DL is getting after the ball. It's going to help the secondary by forcing the QB to make a throw earlier. Chad Thomas, AQM and McCord is an excellent trio of pressure to bring. Hopefully it will result in RBs being knocked off their lines also, I wish we had a thumper like Denzel to clean up spills but I like what Grace can do also.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | July 09, 2015 at 11:43 AM
Care more about us winning more games than a 4-3 or 3-4.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Says the guy who coined the term..."They will convert!!!".
Posted by: CaneRock | July 09, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Having sat next to TSully for a full game, I can assure you he is always shaking his dam head
Posted by: UMike | July 09, 2015 at 11:27 AM
I care about our offense not being 65th in the country and special teams not being a 100th in the country. Care more about us winning more games than a 4-3 or 3-4. Smdh.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Is this really a SMDH moment cause I asked a question in response to Trianglecane.
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 09, 2015 at 11:21 AM
StateOfTheU.com @TheStateOfTheU 6m6 minutes ago
The 3 Sam Bruce reps come at 6:10, 6:32, and 8:44 of this video. SPOILER ALERT: he won them all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylJmi44fng&feature=youtu.be …
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 09, 2015 at 10:53 AM
* But like Terrance said, I care more about playing better defense
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 09, 2015 at 10:06 AM
I don't think that anyone has 100% committed to a 4-3. My impression is that will play more 4-3 but possibly still be hybrid in some situations. But Terrance said I care more about playing better defense.
Also, I think it's more certain that we're going to more of a 1 gap scheme on the line.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 09, 2015 at 10:05 AM
I care about our offense not being 65th in the country and special teams not being a 100th in the country. Care more about us winning more games than a 4-3 or 3-4. Smdh.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Morning Spacer?
Did Golden officially state we're now a 4-3 defense?
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 09, 2015 at 09:38 AM
58 days until Season Opener. Go Canes. Let's have a great bounce back year.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 09, 2015 at 09:35 AM
Pow!!!!! #5
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 09, 2015 at 09:00 AM
Welcome back UMike, you've been missed.
Posted by: Go Canes | July 09, 2015 at 08:32 AM
I hope my CANES play better as a team. Outside of Kaaya there really are no superstars to depend on. Everyone must step up.
I like the switch to the 4-3. It's just this coaching staff.. We will see. I say that if everything goes MIAMI's way they could win all their games. But, to win over and over again takes a champion's mentality and in the last decade Miami has not showed the consistent mental toughness to be champions. BUT I AM HOPEING!!! Where there is no hope the people perish.
GO CANES!!
Posted by: trianglecane | July 09, 2015 at 08:30 AM
1987 national champions!
Posted by: TonyCane | July 09, 2015 at 08:28 AM
1st
Posted by: UMike | July 09, 2015 at 08:08 AM