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Per ESPN:

Here’s the list of true freshman QBs who’ve thrown for 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in the last decade: Brad Kaaya. That’s it. He led the ACC in yards-per-attempt and passing TDs last season and expectations are even higher for 2015.


If he continues, and Odogwu doesn't get him killed... he'll end up as one of the most prolific QBs in college football history.
 
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Could his Sophomore season be Dorseyesque? If he stays through his Senior season(doubtful) he will most likely rewrite all of the UM records.

****!!!!!! Just imagine if he had great coaching.
 
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I remember a thread from the beginning of last season where people were hoping Kaaya would have a freshman season like Christian Hackenburg. Well he actually outperformed Hackenburgs numbers and UM still went 6-7, ****.
 
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To put Brads numbers into perspective, Its hard to imagine that in Kaaya's freshman season he put up similar or better numbers than Peyton Manning in his ballyhooed junior season.

Peyton Manning Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
1994 Tennessee SEC QB 11 89 144 61.8 1141 7.9 7.6 11 6 145.2
1995 Tennessee SEC QB 11 244 380 64.2 2954 7.8 8.5 22 4 146.5
1996 Tennessee SEC QB 11 243 380 63.9 3287 8.7 8.3 20 12 147.7
1997 Tennessee SEC QB 12 287 477 60.2 3819 8.0 8.5 36 11 147.7
Career Tennessee 863 1381 62.5 11201 8.1 8.3 89 33 147.1

Brad Kaaya Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

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Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
*2014 Miami (FL) ACC FR QB 13 221 378 58.5 3198 8.5 8.4 26 12 145.9
 
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Hstokes1447 said:
streetja said:
PUNCICANE said:
If he continues, and Odogwu doesn't get him killed... he'll end up as one of the most prolific QBs in college football history.
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Golden and Coley have something to say about that
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Wasn't it Golden and Coley who put him in the position to have an outstanding freshman season SMH. This blind hate is just stupid.
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They really put him in a position to have an outstanding second half against FSU and debut against Louisville.
 
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Hstokes1447 said:
streetja said:
PUNCICANE said:
If he continues, and Odogwu doesn't get him killed... he'll end up as one of the most prolific QBs in college football history.
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Golden and Coley have something to say about that
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Wasn't it Golden and Coley who put him in the position to have an outstanding freshman season SMH. This blind hate is just stupid.
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Brad Kaaya is a rare talent. Can't you see that? If anything it will be Brad who puts Guldens and Coley in a position to keep their jobs.
 
This kid is special. Everyone is so focused on Golden's shortcomings that we forget about this once in a lifetime type player. We might lose because of poor coaching but this kid is going to be fun to watch.
 
pimpcane1 said:
To put Brads numbers into perspective, Its hard to imagine that in Kaaya's freshman season he put up similar or better numbers than Peyton Manning in his ballyhooed junior season.

Peyton Manning Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
1994 Tennessee SEC QB 11 89 144 61.8 1141 7.9 7.6 11 6 145.2
1995 Tennessee SEC QB 11 244 380 64.2 2954 7.8 8.5 22 4 146.5
1996 Tennessee SEC QB 11 243 380 63.9 3287 8.7 8.3 20 12 147.7
1997 Tennessee SEC QB 12 287 477 60.2 3819 8.0 8.5 36 11 147.7
Career Tennessee 863 1381 62.5 11201 8.1 8.3 89 33 147.1

Brad Kaaya Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Passing
Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
*2014 Miami (FL) ACC FR QB 13 221 378 58.5 3198 8.5 8.4 26 12 145.9
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I don't think there is any question at this point that Peyton Manning is Brad's floor.
 
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PUNCICANE said:
Per ESPN:

Here’s the list of true freshman QBs who’ve thrown for 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in the last decade: Brad Kaaya. That’s it. He led the ACC in yards-per-attempt and passing TDs last season and expectations are even higher for 2015.

If he continues, and Odogwu doesn't get him killed... he'll end up as one of the most prolific QBs in college football history.
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I am super excited for Kaaya and think he will do very well, but let's also take into account that it is rare that a qb of his talents ends up at a school where he can start as a true freshman and also be surrounded by the type of talent on offense that Miami had last year. It's the same reason that Duke was able to break all of the records that he broke; he was great, but do you really think he is playing over Portis, Mcgahee, Willis, Gore or Edge if he is younger or the same age (or even older in some cases) as any of them?

They both played extensively as a freshman b/c of poor recruiting that left the door open for very good players to step in and play right away. Duke was very good but not great in my book, will Kaaya end up as good or great... I am looking forward to finding out.
 
Shogungts said:
PUNCICANE said:
Per ESPN:

Here’s the list of true freshman QBs who’ve thrown for 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in the last decade: Brad Kaaya. That’s it. He led the ACC in yards-per-attempt and passing TDs last season and expectations are even higher for 2015.

If he continues, and Odogwu doesn't get him killed... he'll end up as one of the most prolific QBs in college football history.
Click to expand...

I am super excited for Kaaya and think he will do very well, but let's also take into account that it is rare that a qb of his talents ends up at a school where he can start as a true freshman and also be surrounded by the type of talent on offense that Miami had last year. It's the same reason that Duke was able to break all of the records that he broke; he was great, but do you really think he is playing over Portis, Mcgahee, Willis, Gore or Edge if he is younger or the same age (or even older in some cases) as any of them?

They both played extensively as a freshman b/c of poor recruiting that left the door open for very good players to step in and play right away. Duke was very good but not great in my book, will Kaaya end up as good or great... I am looking forward to finding out.
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The thing is each of the NFL bound players Dorset, Walford, Johnson had their best career numbers EVER at the U by far WITH kaaya. So I think too many people are saying that now they are gone that will be an issue. Remember we still got talented receivers, running backs and tight ends. Our offense might be better with kaaya having the whole playbook and having experience in playing his whole freshman year
 
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westcoastcanes said:
pimpcane1 said:
To put Brads numbers into perspective, Its hard to imagine that in Kaaya's freshman season he put up similar or better numbers than Peyton Manning in his ballyhooed junior season.

Peyton Manning Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
1994 Tennessee SEC QB 11 89 144 61.8 1141 7.9 7.6 11 6 145.2
1995 Tennessee SEC QB 11 244 380 64.2 2954 7.8 8.5 22 4 146.5
1996 Tennessee SEC QB 11 243 380 63.9 3287 8.7 8.3 20 12 147.7
1997 Tennessee SEC QB 12 287 477 60.2 3819 8.0 8.5 36 11 147.7
Career Tennessee 863 1381 62.5 11201 8.1 8.3 89 33 147.1

Brad Kaaya Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Passing
Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
*2014 Miami (FL) ACC FR QB 13 221 378 58.5 3198 8.5 8.4 26 12 145.9
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I don't think there is any question at this point that Peyton Manning is Brad's floor.
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I didn't say that, I was merely talking about how their stats were similar. Look Brad will have to work on his accuracy, get his arm stronger, carry a team, get his feet faster and prove he wasn't just a product of the talent around him. But he does have the requisite talent , if he works on those things, to be as good of a college Qb and prospect.

The question of course is can Coley help him get to that next level?
 
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pimpcane1 said:
To put Brads numbers into perspective, Its hard to imagine that in Kaaya's freshman season he put up similar or better numbers than Peyton Manning in his ballyhooed junior season.

Peyton Manning Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
1994 Tennessee SEC QB 11 89 144 61.8 1141 7.9 7.6 11 6 145.2
1995 Tennessee SEC QB 11 244 380 64.2 2954 7.8 8.5 22 4 146.5
1996 Tennessee SEC QB 11 243 380 63.9 3287 8.7 8.3 20 12 147.7
1997 Tennessee SEC QB 12 287 477 60.2 3819 8.0 8.5 36 11 147.7
Career Tennessee 863 1381 62.5 11201 8.1 8.3 89 33 147.1

Brad Kaaya Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com

Passing
Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
*2014 Miami (FL) ACC FR QB 13 221 378 58.5 3198 8.5 8.4 26 12 145.9
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The game has changed a lot in the last 18 years so not really fair to compare stats.
 
In all fairness Golden & Company have done an excellent job in recruiting and coaching Kayaa. Anyone who say different is just full of .... well shizzle, ya know.
 
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