Can Malik Rosier be pushed as Miami Hurricanes starting quarterback?

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Head Coach Mark Richt spoke about the competition Rosier is facing for his starting job this spring.

"“Yeah, I like what N’Kosi is doing. He made some really great plays [Tuesday]. Weldon is a little bit behind N’Kosi, in my opinion, but not by a lot. They’re both competing well. Malik knows he has to do it. He tends to do better when he knows somebody is right behind him. Those two guys aren’t redshirting this year. They could have gotten redshirted last year and they did. This year, there’s no redshirting. They’ll be there all year long, ready to go in case we need them. Or they may win it. We’ll see.”"

For all his struggles last season Rosier accomplished a lot. He finished the season with 3,120 yards, 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Rosier’s 2017 season was the ninth in Miami history in yards and tied for fourth with Vinnie Testaverde and Rosier’s predecessor Brad Kaaya in touchdown passes.

Rosier’s touchdown passes combined with his four rushing touchdowns set a Miami record for most touchdowns accounted for in a single season. Rosier is well aware of the progress that Perry and Weldon made last season while redshirting. He was also quoted by the Herald.

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