After exclusively focusing on Malik Rosier and N'Kosi Perry's performance in the Savannah State game in part one, it's time to regroup. InSight comes out of the locker room at half time with all of the adjustments necessary to beat the blitz. Cade Weldon and Jarren Williams both saw action this past Saturday vs the Tigers. Let's take a look if the young signal callers earned their stripes in this next edition of "From the Perch."
Cade Weldon saw his first ever collegiate action in the third quarter. Weldon had only one completion on two attempts. A 14 yard strike off a play action pass to tight end Brian Polendey. Weldon also scored on a 16 yard touchdown run with 52 seconds left in the third quarter. A quarterback keep off the zone read in which Weldon displayed some head first toughness plowing into the end zone. Weldon's trait of tough running was well documented in the rewind series and his willingness to sacrifice his body should come at no surprise.
Weldon did have a pass attempt that was put in harms way. (not pictured) A ball that could have been intercepted and this will need to be addressed moving forward. Richt simply does not have a high tolerance with his quarterbacks being loose with the football. Focusing on Weldon's completion you see simple I formation football from the 21 set. The play action fake does its job and sucks in both subsequent linebackers on the play. Weldon goes through his progressions and readjusts on his second read. A wide opened Polendey finds a soft spot in the zone and it is an easy pitch and catch.
The final quarterback to see the field and run anchor in the 4 person relay was Jarren Williams. William like Weldon had only one completion and also accounted for a rushing touchdown. Williams finished the night 1-3 for 17 yards. But let's talk about the reception. This easily was the best throw of the night for me. A 17 yard surgical strike to wide receiver Marquez Ezzard.
Miami comes out with 11 set personnel and have twin receivers lined up field side. The receivers will run a quarter killer concept Z go with underlying deep out from the slot. Williams has a subtle little play fake to halfback Robert Burns which is a very subtle and pivotal aspect of the play. The outside backer pauses just enough on the fake then immediately buzzes into his out coverage sensing no emergent responsibility in the flat.
The combination of the play fake and William's authority and command on this throw is what stand out. It was an impressively delivered wide side out that had a defender buzzing underneath the route. I did not consider this catch to be "high school open." Far from it. After the completion you'll see two more safeties converge on the play. This throw showed some anticipatory aspect and confidence in delivery.
On William's rushing touchdown it was reported by coach Richt that it wasn't intended to be a quarterback keep. Williams however did in fact keep it for the score much to the chagrin of Burns who was set to handle the touch. Tale of two tapes here for me. On Perry's interception Richt instructed that the receiver "would" be open when in fact he was not. Perry understandably trusted the coach and a turnover ensued. Conversely on William's TD run, the instinct was to take what was given and he scored unimpeded.
Now this might be reading way too far into the matter, but I like William's instinct to take what the defense gives you. Another thing that is very apparent, Williams has a quiet, confident, command presence about him. Going back to the spring game, Williams does not seem like a freshman out there. Just a walk in the park. I am not shy when I make this prediction. I firmly believe Williams plays for keeps next year and secures the starting position.
Playing the quarterback position is so much from the head up and listening to William's post game interview was insightful and immense. When Don Bailey Jr. asked Williams why he decided to come to Miami? Without hesitation he replied, "I came to Miami to win a national championship and I know I can do it here." On the conclusion of the night, I pegged Williams for two distinct awards. 1. Greatest throw of the night. 2. Greatest quote.
So after the two part series and placing all four quarterbacks under the microscope I am left with a simple conclusion. The current starter for the University is on borrowed time. I fully anticipate N'kosi Perry to play usurper and finish the season as the starter. Next year? You just might have to shuffle some of the names around when Jarren Williams has something to say about it.
Cade Weldon saw his first ever collegiate action in the third quarter. Weldon had only one completion on two attempts. A 14 yard strike off a play action pass to tight end Brian Polendey. Weldon also scored on a 16 yard touchdown run with 52 seconds left in the third quarter. A quarterback keep off the zone read in which Weldon displayed some head first toughness plowing into the end zone. Weldon's trait of tough running was well documented in the rewind series and his willingness to sacrifice his body should come at no surprise.
Weldon did have a pass attempt that was put in harms way. (not pictured) A ball that could have been intercepted and this will need to be addressed moving forward. Richt simply does not have a high tolerance with his quarterbacks being loose with the football. Focusing on Weldon's completion you see simple I formation football from the 21 set. The play action fake does its job and sucks in both subsequent linebackers on the play. Weldon goes through his progressions and readjusts on his second read. A wide opened Polendey finds a soft spot in the zone and it is an easy pitch and catch.
The final quarterback to see the field and run anchor in the 4 person relay was Jarren Williams. William like Weldon had only one completion and also accounted for a rushing touchdown. Williams finished the night 1-3 for 17 yards. But let's talk about the reception. This easily was the best throw of the night for me. A 17 yard surgical strike to wide receiver Marquez Ezzard.
Miami comes out with 11 set personnel and have twin receivers lined up field side. The receivers will run a quarter killer concept Z go with underlying deep out from the slot. Williams has a subtle little play fake to halfback Robert Burns which is a very subtle and pivotal aspect of the play. The outside backer pauses just enough on the fake then immediately buzzes into his out coverage sensing no emergent responsibility in the flat.
The combination of the play fake and William's authority and command on this throw is what stand out. It was an impressively delivered wide side out that had a defender buzzing underneath the route. I did not consider this catch to be "high school open." Far from it. After the completion you'll see two more safeties converge on the play. This throw showed some anticipatory aspect and confidence in delivery.
On William's rushing touchdown it was reported by coach Richt that it wasn't intended to be a quarterback keep. Williams however did in fact keep it for the score much to the chagrin of Burns who was set to handle the touch. Tale of two tapes here for me. On Perry's interception Richt instructed that the receiver "would" be open when in fact he was not. Perry understandably trusted the coach and a turnover ensued. Conversely on William's TD run, the instinct was to take what was given and he scored unimpeded.
Now this might be reading way too far into the matter, but I like William's instinct to take what the defense gives you. Another thing that is very apparent, Williams has a quiet, confident, command presence about him. Going back to the spring game, Williams does not seem like a freshman out there. Just a walk in the park. I am not shy when I make this prediction. I firmly believe Williams plays for keeps next year and secures the starting position.
Playing the quarterback position is so much from the head up and listening to William's post game interview was insightful and immense. When Don Bailey Jr. asked Williams why he decided to come to Miami? Without hesitation he replied, "I came to Miami to win a national championship and I know I can do it here." On the conclusion of the night, I pegged Williams for two distinct awards. 1. Greatest throw of the night. 2. Greatest quote.
So after the two part series and placing all four quarterbacks under the microscope I am left with a simple conclusion. The current starter for the University is on borrowed time. I fully anticipate N'kosi Perry to play usurper and finish the season as the starter. Next year? You just might have to shuffle some of the names around when Jarren Williams has something to say about it.