The University of Miami had four student-athletes selected to the watch lists for the Maxwell Award and the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
Junior running back Travis Homer and junior wide receiver Ahmmon Richards were picked as nominees for the Maxwell Award, while senior safety Jaquan Johnson and junior linebacker Shaquille Quarterman were named players to watch for the Bednarik Award.
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.
The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1995. Chuck Bednarik, former standout at Penn and with the Philadelphia Eagles, is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame's Class of '69 and the NFL Hall of Fame's Class of '67.
Homer saw action in all 13 games a season ago, but took over starting duties four games into the year and shined in his first opportunity as the team's primary running back. Homer rushed for 966 yards on 163 attempts, averaging 5.9 yards per carry and finishing with eight rushing touchdowns. The West Palm Beach, Fla., native, who was selected to the All-ACC Second Team in 2017, compiled 1,203 all-purpose yards and three 100-yard rushing games.
A consensus Freshman All-America and an All-ACC selection two seasons ago, Richards was a dominant force in 2016 when he set the Miami freshman record for receiving yards – besting the mark set by Hurricanes legend Michael Irvin. Richards saw action in just eight games in an injury-riddled 2017, but still managed 439 receiving yards and three touchdowns. In just 21 career games, Richards has totaled 73 receptions, 1,373 receiving yards and six touchdown catches.
One of the best safeties in America a season ago, Johnson decided to return for his senior season after being named a Second-Team All-America by Sports Illustrated and the AFCA in 2017. He led the Hurricanes with 96 total tackles a season ago, and also tied for the team lead with four interceptions. A Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalist and a three-time ACC Defensive Back of the week honoree, Johnson has totaled 160 tackles, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and six interceptions in 39 career games – he has not missed a game since arriving to Coral Gables in January 2015.
A Freshman All-America and an All-ACC selection two seasons ago, Quarterman has been a key contributor for Miami since arriving on campus as a midyear enrollee in January of 2016. The Orange Park, Fla., native has started all 26 games since arriving on campus and in just two seasons, has piled up 167 total tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, six passes defended and two fumble recoveries. He was named a second-team All-ACC selection as a sophomore.
The Miami Hurricanes have had three Maxwell Award winners and one Bednarik winner in program history; quarterbacks Vinny Testaverde (1986), Gino Torretta (1992) and Ken Dorsey (2001) have each captured the Maxwell Award, while linebacker Dan Morgan (2000) is Miami's only Bednarik Award recipient.
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Go Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:08 PM
Native...shouldn't you be boating, or scalloping or fishing or something? LOL
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 01:10 PM
Actually after morning walk and bike ride, just Loafing....
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:14 PM
You going deer and boar hunting with me this year?
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:15 PM
#AnybodybutRoiser
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:16 PM
#HireadammOC
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:17 PM
Native living the dream!
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2018 at 01:20 PM
Richt declares Rosier starter....for now!
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:28 PM
Native living the dream!
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2018 at 01:20 PM
Supervising a construction project at present GC...8 and 9 year old grandaughters building tent houses in the family room! LOL
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:32 PM
Richt declares Rosier starter....for now!
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:28 PM
Post tha lank or it didn't happen
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:35 PM
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:32 PM
You have me beat sir.
Currently watching previews before much anticipated Hotel Transylvania 3, which is somehow not in a hotel, but a cruise ship.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2018 at 01:40 PM
“But even from my standpoint, when time passes [and] the emotion of the season ends, you go back and you review game film — coaches’ copy, TV copy, and just kind of watch what happened last year. He made a lot of big plays in some really big moments. And without it, we’re not going to win.
“He made some great plays with his wheels. He ran the ball well and did some things that if he doesn’t do the things that he did, we probably don’t win 10 games last year.”
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article215046165.html
Posted by: CaneRock | July 18, 2018 at 01:47 PM
Sounds like the young'ins need to step up:
Richt said he’s teaching Perry, Weldon and Williams “what it means to be the leader of the team.’’
“We’re teaching them what it means to be the quarterback,” Richt said of the three younger signal callers. “The quarterback has a different standard of how you behave on the field, off the field, how you prepare. It’s different. And these guys got to learn that. They’re making strides, but I haven’t seen it to where I’m like this guy is ready to take the reins. But we’ll see.”
Posted by: CaneRock | July 18, 2018 at 01:50 PM
August can’t get here fast enough.
Fall camp is going to be something.
The defense is whew!
All coach has to is turn 50% of last years three and outs into two first down drives and we are in the playoffs.
I criticize Diaz’s blitzing but he tries to force turnovers with the knowledge we don’t usually give up long tds and the red zone d is one of the best in the business. Take risks between the 20s. Get a turnover or sack/tfl at best and give up three at worst. He needs to tone it down when the o is struggling in top though.
That article was way cryptic CR. I think Richt is telling the truth but ALOT will be determined in camp. Our o showed flashes but our d ate their lunch a bit in spring. The d will do that to EVERYBODY this year. The online and qbs will improve in fall.
We get better every year. Players are well developed. Coaches, including Richt are hungry and growing. It ain’t perfect, but I like what I see.
I think the offense gels in fall and Richt has two years calling plays with this roster. I see another big jump across the board.
I’m calling it now. Richt and Malik both settle in and we go undefeated to the acccg. We make the playoffs with a win or close loss to Clemson. All bets are off after that.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 18, 2018 at 02:10 PM
I know he doesn’t have the best physical tools of the bunch, but I really liked the smooth and steady way Weldon ran his offense and distributed the football in the highlights I could find.
There have bee whispers of immaturity with him but is that the only reason he is at the bottom of the depth chart?
Any info on him in regards to accuracy , playbook command etc? I know Jarren took all the attention when he came in guns blazing but a smooth operator like Weldon seems to have a style of play that can help us if Rosier struggles and Nkosi ain’t the guy.
The players are still high on Nkosi from what I have read but his practice completion percentages bother me. Those smooth calm qbs just always seem to come out of nowhere and give the team a boost when everyone ignores them for the faster guys with bigger arms.
I like having a guy like him on the roster with so much uncertainty at qb.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 18, 2018 at 02:35 PM
You going deer and boar hunting with me this year?
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:15 PM
I could use some of that action.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 18, 2018 at 02:44 PM
Supervising a construction project at present GC...8 and 9 year old grandaughters building tent houses in the family room! LOL
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:32 PM
Hope you got insurance lol.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 18, 2018 at 02:45 PM
You going deer and boar hunting with me this year?
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:15 PM
Depends on when you are going? Not during a UM home game weekend I hope? There are several weekends off or away games when we could go? I can also take some weekdays off as well. Let me know!
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 03:49 PM
You going deer and boar hunting with me this year?
Posted by: NativeCane | July 18, 2018 at 01:15 PM
Depends on when you are going? Not during a UM home game weekend I hope? There are several weekends off or away games when we could go? I can also take some weekdays off as well. Let me know!
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 03:49 PM
I've heard about your fishing trips! You really think it's safe for you guys to opperate a gun?!?!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 04:17 PM
Good analysis TruCane! I agree!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 04:21 PM
I've heard about your fishing trips! You really think it's safe for you guys to opperate a gun?!?!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 04:17 PM
Oh, c'mon man, stop being a party pooper, what's the worst thing that can happen?
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 04:46 PM
Sup spacers...I got a ticket related question if anyone can help. I'm planning on buying season tix, but only attending the FSU game. When we sell the remaining Tix, is it better to sell them as a set or sell separately for each game?
Posted by: UMike | July 18, 2018 at 05:46 PM
I've heard about your fishing trips! You really think it's safe for you guys to opperate a gun?!?!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 04:17 PM
Oh, c'mon man, stop being a party pooper, what's the worst thing that can happen?
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 04:46 PM
DEATH
Posted by: PapaCane | July 18, 2018 at 06:03 PM
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 04:46 PM
DEATH
Posted by: PapaCane | July 18, 2018 at 06:03 PM
That sounds really bad?
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 06:14 PM
Miami vs. FSU on ESPNU right now.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2018 at 07:16 PM
1st quarter analysis:
Malik inaccurate
Cager wasn't 100%
Berrios will be missed..a lot
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2018 at 07:33 PM
Richard Steele said it best: “This is head coach Mark Richt's best team here and Miami is a national title contender.“
#NoPressure
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | July 18, 2018 at 07:53 PM
58 straight is on a roll. Great blogging, Soup.
GoCanes, TSully, TBC, CaneRock and TruCane ramping up the expectations. IMO, CMR won’t disappoint. This will be a top 5 season in college football for the Canes
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 18, 2018 at 08:48 PM
The only weakness I see on this team is OL and TE! We got this!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 08:51 PM
Per ESPN:
2. Miami Hurricanes
Last season: 10-3 (ACC: 7-1)
Even though last season ended in disappointment, Miami still had a breakthrough performance and there is no reason to believe the Hurricanes will take a step back -- especially in a division that looks as chaotic as usual. There are two big questions that could hinder their rise: How much better is quarterback Malik Rosier, and how does the offensive line hold up in front of him?
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 18, 2018 at 08:53 PM
It's aggravating watching this game seeing all the holds not being called! Our DE were getting held on every play!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 09:43 PM
I'm nervous watching this game and I know the outcome!......😂😂😂
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 09:49 PM
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 04:46 PM
DEATH
Posted by: PapaCane | July 18, 2018 at 06:03 PM
That sounds really bad?
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 06:14 PM
I think you go after the bear with the chainsaw
Posted by: KYcane | July 18, 2018 at 10:00 PM
It's aggravating watching this game seeing all the holds not being called! Our DE were getting held on every play!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 09:43 PM
Happened ALL season long.
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 10:01 PM
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 04:46 PM
DEATH
Posted by: PapaCane | July 18, 2018 at 06:03 PM
That sounds really bad?
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 06:14 PM
I think you go after the bear with the chainsaw
Posted by: KYcane | July 18, 2018 at 10:00 PM
LMAO!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 11:00 PM
It's aggravating watching this game seeing all the holds not being called! Our DE were getting held on every play!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 18, 2018 at 09:43 PM
Happened ALL season long.
Posted by: 58 Straight | July 18, 2018 at 10:01 PM
Very, very few teams can block us without holding.
It completely changes the complexion of our team. Yeah everyone gets held at some point but the way it is done to us without penalty is egregious.
The UNIVERSITY needs to make a HUGE stink about this with the ncaa and acc.
It is preventing us from reaching the full potential on defense and pisses off everyone who has so much invested in this team.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 19, 2018 at 04:35 AM
Turned to the ESPY's only to watch Jim Kelly receive his award. It was great and very sad at the same time but he gave a wonderful speech.
Posted by: raizecane | July 19, 2018 at 07:16 AM
Great seeing Richards and JOHNSON at ACC media day. A former freshman all American WR and a All American safety. CMR has brought the Canes far in a short period of time.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 19, 2018 at 07:28 AM
As far as penalties go, we will never get fair treatment.
I mean never, no matter how much film we send to the ACC offices or how many unsportsmanlike penalties CMR gets.
Not as long as those good old boy, Carolina corrider referees go to church the next day with their NC State, Duke or UNC graduate buddies or have a son who's a freshman at Clemson.
They can give two sh*ts about being fair to us.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 19, 2018 at 08:24 AM
Turned to the ESPY's only to watch Jim Kelly receive his award. It was great and very sad at the same time but he gave a wonderful speech.
Posted by: raizecane | July 19, 2018 at 07:16 AM
Not afraid to say I shed a tear or twelve during that feature on the ESPYS.
#JimKellyIsLegend
Posted by: SOUP | July 19, 2018 at 08:52 AM
They can give two sh*ts about being fair to us.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 19, 2018 at 08:24 AM
There has to be a reasonable, productive way of going about bringing change here within the normal channels at the ACC and NCAA. If no results come from that mature, adult approach then something radical in the media may have to be done to draw attention to this issue through the media.
Posted by: SOUP | July 19, 2018 at 08:56 AM
WE READY, WE READY!
GREEN Parking Pass purchased this morning.
Can U smell what The Rock is cooking?
Posted by: SOUP | July 19, 2018 at 09:30 AM
Boom Soup!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 19, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Miami Hurricanes freshman quarterback Jarren Williams will debut for UM this season
BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
sdegnan@miamiherald.com
July 18, 2018 03:10 PM
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
The new quarterback is usually the ones fans gush over.
For the University of Miami, last season it was newcomer N’Kosi Perry.
This season it’s true freshman Jarren Williams.
Williams, a 6-2, 210-pound former consensus four-star prospect considered one of the best and brightest new signal callers to enter college football, will play in at least four games this season because of a recent NCAA redshirt rule that allows true freshmen to get four games of experience without sacrificing their redshirt year.
Redshirt freshman Perry and redshirt freshman Cade Weldon weren’t afforded that luxury last season. So they still haven’t played in a college football game. But they will this season, all but assured UM coach Mark Richt on Wednesday.
Richt said redshirt senior and incumbent starter Malik Rosier will almost definitely get the nod for the Sept. 2 opener against LSU, but that Williams will be seeing the field when Richt is secure that his presence won’t jeopardize a victory. That goes for any true freshman that will be allowed to play those four games, and still count the season as a redshirt one, Richt said.
In college football, players have five seasons of eligibility to play in four of them, though now the new rule gives them a head start.
“Just imagine if this rule was in place a year ago,’’ Richt told UM beat writers from South Florida on Wednesday before he addressed the print media at the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff. “Could have played ‘N’Kosi, could have played Weldon, up to four games, and who knows what we would have found out?
“Now those guys are redshirted and it doesn’t really affect them, but it could affect Jarren Williams, being a true freshman— and really all of our true freshmen. I’d love to play them all, at one time or another, if possible. Sometimes the quarterback position could be the hardest one to just throw a guy in there for a few plays. But he’s got a much greater shot of playing this year because of the new rule... And I’m not saying he’s going to redshirt. He may play, period.
“But I think it’s an awesome rule in general. And my goal is for me to play just about everybody we can play, because we know it’s not going to count against their eligibility.’’
Williams, from Lawrenceville (Georgia) Central Gwinnett High, went 9 for 14 for 107 yards and a touchdown in the UM spring game at Hard Rock Stadium, a week before going 2 of 3 for 31 yards in the final scrimmage. He was 6 of 8 for 86 yards and two touchdowns in two series with the second-team offensive unit in the first spring scrimmage.
An Army All-American his senior year in high school, Williams completed 61 percent of his passes during last year and threw for more than 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns with just four interceptions.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 19, 2018 at 11:21 AM
READ BETWEEN THE LINES...
“Just imagine if this rule was in place a year ago,’’ Richt told UM beat writers from South Florida on Wednesday. “Could have played ‘N’Kosi, could have played Weldon, up to four games, and who knows what we would have found out?
“Now those guys are redshirted and it doesn’t really affect them, but it could affect Jarren Williams, being a true freshman— and really all of our true freshmen. Sometimes the quarterback position could be the hardest one to just throw a guy in there for a few plays. But he’s got a much greater shot of playing this year because of the new rule... And I’m not saying he’s going to redshirt. He may play, period."
Ummmmmm hmmmmmmm...
Posted by: SOUP | July 19, 2018 at 12:17 PM
Exactly Soup! Coach Richt hopes Jarren Williams keeps developing because ideally he want to go with JW for November Stretch Run. I expect Malik to be the Guy and have Perry and Weldon to play in the SSU, FIU, Toledo, Games, and other Games and CMR holding JW in the Fold and unleashing him at end of season! I could be wrong but this is my guess.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 19, 2018 at 12:39 PM
It certainly appears the young guys are going to be given every opportunity to take the job.
That’s a very good thing imo.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 19, 2018 at 01:56 PM
Go Canes!!
1st quarter analysis:
Malik inaccurate
Cager wasn't 100%
Berrios will be missed..a lot
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2018 at 07:33 PM
What if Cager has a breakout year? We know what Thomas adds, but I see Harley and Pope stepping up to.
We gotta find a way to get these guys the ball.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 19, 2018 at 03:13 PM
Exactly Soup! Coach Richt hopes Jarren Williams keeps developing because ideally he want to go with JW for November Stretch Run. I expect Malik to be the Guy and have Perry and Weldon to play in the SSU, FIU, Toledo, Games, and other Games and CMR holding JW in the Fold and unleashing him at end of season! I could be wrong but this is my guess.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 19, 2018 at 12:39 PM
He is probably our best QB right now. Richt WANTS him to be ready to take the job. Only question is will he be?
What we do know is that unlike last year, if Malik struggles, we have two four stars and a three star on the bench, with no threat of ruining anyone’s long term eligibility.
That helps me sleep better with Malik’s inaccuracy.
Posted by: TruCane81 | July 19, 2018 at 03:22 PM
Exactly TruCane81
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 19, 2018 at 04:37 PM