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Miami Hurricanes: D’Eriq King named to Maxwell Award Watch List

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The 2021 Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List was released on Monday, and a member of the Miami Hurricanes was on the list. Quarterback D’Eriq King made the cut after a successful 2020 season in Coral Gables.

King passed for 2,686 yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He had many memorable performances last season. Statistically, none was bigger than against North Carolina State. He shone brightly under the Friday night lights, going 31-of-41 on the afternoon, throwing for 430 yards and five touchdowns.

With a veteran group of wide receivers, King could have a realistic shot at winning this award.  Mike Harley, newcomer Charleston Rambo, Dee Wiggins and Mark Pope all figure to have sizable roles in the offense this year. The Hurricanes have tremendous depth at the position, and wide receiver should be a strength for this team, unlike in past years.

With this being King’s second year under Rhett Lashlee, things could be even better than they were last year. He had a great year. However, there were times when he looked indecisive in terms of whether to run or pass the football. If he can get that under control, the Miami Hurricanes will be even more lethal offensively than they were at times last year.

2021’s Maxwell list features accomplished quarterbacks in contention for the award. The last member of the Miami Hurricanes to receive this award was Ken Dorsey in 2001. If King were to win this award, he would certainly be placed in good company.

King will have a chance to grab the national spotlight September 3, when Miami takes on a revamped Alabama Crimson Tide squad. Assuming King is healthy and ready to go, that could be a big moment for him and the program. A win could vault Miami to national prominence once again.

 

 

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Miami Hurricanes: D’Eriq King to return for 2021 season

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Christmas may already have passed, but the Miami Hurricanes got another present a day late. Saturday, Miami quarterback D‘Eriq King announced that he would be coming back for the 2021 season.

King absolutely electrified the Miami offense this season. In total, he recorded 2573 passing yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions.

His best game of the season came on November 6. Against North Carolina State, he put on a show. He went 31-of-40 on the afternoon, throwing for 430 yards and five touchdowns.

King gave Miami Hurricanes stability

This season, King gave the Miami passing game stability. This was something they did not have last year. His dual-threat ability helped ignite a Miami offense that was full of playmakers, especially at wide receiver. Although there were some struggles early on, King managed to put everything together, by the end of the season.

King’s arrival undoubtedly changed the culture of the Miami program as well. He offered leadership as well as skill, and that certainly showed on the field.

Now, he will look to have a big second year. With the opener slated to take place against Alabama, he will have a chance to make noise early.

One has to wonder if there will be any Miami quarterbacks hitting the transfer portal as result of this news. In what has been a very active couple of days with the transfer portal, players around the country have elected to pursue that route an effort to continue their college football careers.

Miami will certainly be in good hands for the 2021 season, and King will undoubtedly be a huge part of the Hurricanes offense. If he can be the same dynamic playmaker he was this season, the Miami Hurricanes could have a very realistic chance of standing the top of the ACC, and potentially making the College Football Playoff.

Miami Hurricanes: D’Eriq King named starting quarterback

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The Miami Hurricanes have named their starting quarterback. To perhaps nobody’s surprise, D’Eriq King has been made the starter for the upcoming season.

King came to the Miami hurricanes in January, after four successful seasons at Houston. While in the Lone Star State, he was sensational. His best season came in 2018. That year, he recorded 2,982 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

King redshirted last season in order to preserve a year of eligibility. He split reps with  N’Kosi Perry, Tate Martell, Tyler van Dyke, and Peyton Matocha during the four spring practices Miami had.

 

King will bring spark to Miami Hurricanes

A native of Manville, Texas, King will bring a dynamic playmaking ability to the Miami Hurricanes. In what has been a revamped offseason for the program, they appear to be in much better shape.

Now, they will look to contend for the Coastal Division. After a disappointing 2019 season, Manny Diaz and the coaching staff worked hard this offseason to try and revamp the program.

Here’s to hoping that the moves they made will lead to success. In particular, they are performing well in recruiting. They are building a solid foundation that’s should lead to sustained success in the future.

After not getting a ton of consistent production from the passing game last year, all eyes will be on King as he looks to bolster the Miami passing attack. His ability to run with the football as well as his strong arms should open up a lot of opportunities for the Miami offense.

King’s play style fits very well in the modern game of college football. No longer is it just about running the ball and controlling the clock.

Football is becoming an offensive game. King’s arrival with the Miami Hurricanes should help the program keep up in the wild world of college football.

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Wait is Over: Hurricanes Officially Land D’Eriq King

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After much anticipation, quarterback D’Eriq King is officially a Miami Hurricane.

The Miami Hurricanes have addressed a major issue at quarterback, as D’Eriq King will enroll this week.

Timing was crucial as he had to enroll by Tuesday in order to participate in Spring practice.

 

New offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee has found someone that fits his up-tempo spread offense perfectly.

King sat out all but four games last year after choosing to redshirt to save his last year of eligibility.

In 2018 while with the Houston Cougars, King set the AAC total touchdown mark with 50 scores (36 passing 14 rushing).

Those 36 passing touchdowns came against just six interceptions, and King put up those numbers despite missing nearly three games with a knee injury.

 

His 2018 totals were astounding – 219-of-345 passing (63.5%) for 2982 yards, He added 111 carries for 674 yards (6.1 YPC) on the ground.

King’s dual-threat capabilities will be utilized heavily in Lashlee’s offense.

Miami has once again utilized the transfer portal to their advantage, having also signed kicker Jose Borregales from FIU.

Rumors of King’s arrival swirled after his two day visit to Coral Gables this past weekend but uncertainty still loomed as nothing was made official until Monday.

The Hurricanes have addressed major needs at quarterback and kicker, along with perceived upgrades on the coaching staff.

Manny Diaz has started to right the ship of public perception somewhat, first with the Lashlee hire and now with finding a new dynamic signal caller.

Expectations are once again high after a disastrous ending to the past season.

It will be interesting to see how all of these new additions mesh in what may no longer be perceived as a rebuilding year.

That sure happened fast.

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Miami Hurricanes: D’Eriq King set to visit Coral Gables this weekend

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The Miami Hurricanes will have a big-time visitor this weekend. Former Houston quarterback D’Eriq King will take a two-day tour at the University of Miami, beginning Friday.

King would be eligible to play right away and that would be great news for Miami. He is just one of three quarterbacks with 35 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns in a season.

As noted in a report from Andrew Ivins, a recruiting guru who is a regular contributor to the 5 Rings Canes podcast on the Five Reasons Sports Network, the quarterback has been talking with Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee.

King is exactly what the Miami Hurricanes need

This would be a much-needed upgrade for the Miami Hurricanes. Poor quarterback play has plagued them throughout the last couple of seasons. King would have a chance to add stability to the program for at least two seasons. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.  Perhaps even more exciting, he would be eligible to play right away.

Miami is going to have to compete with other big-time schools for King. LSU, Oregon, Arkansas, and Ole Miss have also been on his radar. The Hurricanes certainly have their work cut out for them when it comes to battling with other teams for King.

This would be a huge get for Miami just in terms of production. The Hurricanes ranked 99th in the country in 2019 with 22.3 points scored per game. They also ranked 103rd in the country with 348.3 yards per game. With 7.2 yards per pass attempt, that ranked 73rd in the country.

King would provide an instant splash to the Miami offense and would electrify a passing game that is struggling at the moment. Not only that, it would be the first big development for Lashlee since joining the staff. It would certainly provide a jolt into the Miami quarterback room, and would make the ACC a lot more interesting come the fall.

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