UCF QB McKenzie Milton enters portal
He was a pretty accomplished player before his injury. It would be interesting to see if UM might be a possible fit (if Harbaugh is still around), as he has talent and is looking for a chance to compete for a starting job. Coach Harbaugh has shown a willingness to take experienced QB transfers, and we would be thin at the position next year if one of ours were to exit for greener pastures.
Obviously several things would have to happen to make that a real possibility, but crazier things have happened. Regardless, I'm pulling for the kid to get a shot somewhere after overcoming such a significant injury.
December 3rd, 2020 at 3:37 PM ^
I wouldn't come here if I were him. What we all expected Harbaugh to be able to do with QBs when he got here....pretty much the exact opposite of that has happened sans Jake Rudock.
I don't know....at some point I just think you've got to put some faith in the guys you've recruited to come here.
December 3rd, 2020 at 3:50 PM ^
I'd be shocked if Milton winds up anywhere other than Lincoln.
From three weeks ago:
Former UCF coach Scott Frost said he and Milton talk often about Milton going to coach at Nebraska, where Frost currently is the head coach.
“[He] wants to be a coach and we’ve talked a lot, when he’s ready to be a coach, he’s going to come and help us in Nebraska I think and he’ll certainly have the opportunity to if he wants to,” Frost said about Milton Thursday evening on Husker Sports Network. “He’s just the type of guy you want around because of who he is and the energy he brings.”
December 3rd, 2020 at 4:00 PM ^
Yeah, I assumed that from the start. Nebraska has a need for a proven starter, Frost knows what he's getting in Milton, Milton would have a coach who runs an offense he's comfortable with and has some connection to, feels like a perfect fit.
My only concern for all involved is if his recovery went well from that injury and if he feels confident playing the way he did beforehand. He wasn't a run-first QB or anything but he did carry the ball about 100 times a year.
December 3rd, 2020 at 5:51 PM ^
Another McCaffrey at quarterback will transfer!
December 3rd, 2020 at 3:50 PM ^
Joe's shorter brother? Cousin?
December 3rd, 2020 at 4:28 PM ^
Much shorter, much fairer skin and born in Hawaii... otherwise virtual twins.
BTW, on the injury. Sounds like it was in the vicinity of Grant Newsome's. Apparently, McKenzie's doctors told him that 50% with the type of leg injury he suffered have their leg amputated.
He's been rehabbing for the last 2 years. Best of luck no matter where he lands.
December 3rd, 2020 at 5:02 PM ^
Taysom Hill had back to back bad injuries (not Newsome level) and looked a shell of himself his last season at BYU. It’s amazing how well he is doing in the NFL
December 3rd, 2020 at 7:01 PM ^
So, what you're saying is that he's Joe's brother from another mother?
OK. Enough of that stuff. If his injury was anywhere near as severe as Grant Newsome's injury, huge congratulations to him on getting back to a level where he can play D1 football! I hope he's not jeopardizing his recovery.
December 3rd, 2020 at 3:57 PM ^
I think we should stop trying to recruit and develop quarterbacks all together. Just take a grad transfer every year.
December 3rd, 2020 at 3:57 PM ^
Kids seems like a real class act, so hopefully he lands somewhere where he can compete for a spot. I sort of assume he'd be looking at a place like Nebraska, where Frost is and certainly a spot where he could compete for a starting spot.
December 3rd, 2020 at 4:14 PM ^
No. Tired of the quick fix solutions. Let's train up who we have and who are joining the team.
December 3rd, 2020 at 4:21 PM ^
I'm sorry but why would we want the QB with the destroyed knee who can't win his job back at UCF of all places?
December 3rd, 2020 at 5:17 PM ^
Michigan medical wouldn't clear him, he will then go the OSU and throw for 50 TD's.
December 3rd, 2020 at 5:32 PM ^
Frankly, I'd rather them spend that energy on a nose tackle, but I guess anything to make the team better, right?
December 3rd, 2020 at 6:27 PM ^
December 4th, 2020 at 7:52 AM ^
Right. And Milton has one year of eligibility left. Seems like a pretty good transition to me.
December 3rd, 2020 at 7:02 PM ^
If Scott Frost can't get Milton to transfer Nebraska, it might be time to start checking his temp to see if he's donezo
December 4th, 2020 at 12:13 AM ^
Who paid you to write this?
December 4th, 2020 at 12:45 AM ^
Nothing like trading one Milton for another Milton.
December 4th, 2020 at 1:35 AM ^
Not coming to Ann Arbor