Malachi Toney has already accomplished more than most players do in an entire college career, but he’s not acting like someone who’s made it. Instead, the Miami star is keeping the same mindset that’s helped him become one of the biggest names in college football.
Speaking with Ibis Media, Toney shared the approach that’s driving him heading into another season.
“I’m just getting better day by day and just keep chasing greatness.”
Those words carry a lot of weight when you look at everything Toney has already achieved. As a true freshman, he was named ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, while also earning FWAA National Offensive Freshman of the Year honors. He was recognized as a FWAA Freshman All-American, landed on the Associated Press Second-Team All-American team, earned First-Team All-ACC honors at wide receiver, Second-Team All-ACC recognition as an all-purpose player, and finished as a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award.
The explosive playmaker put together one of the best freshman seasons in college football, finishing with 109 receptions for 1,211 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. He also added 113 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, while even completing 4 of 7 passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns on gadget plays, proving he could impact the game in just about every way imaginable.
That mindset is exactly what Miami wants from one of its biggest stars. Toney isn’t chasing awards anymore, he’s chasing greatness. If he continues to stack good days the way he says he has, there’s a good chance even bigger accomplishments are still ahead.
For us Miami fans, you have to be excited. The player that has won all of these awards last season isn’t done just yet.
