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Why Miami Needs Kevin Olsen In 2014

For over a decade the Miami Hurricanes earned the moniker “Quarterback U.” Deserved too, as the program won four national titles in a nine-year span, each with a different legend under center.

Unfortunately that storied history is a mile in the rear view and Miami’s rich tradition has suffered since.

Stephen Morris has one final game remaining as a Hurricane. Once the senior quarterback departs, the Miami program is back at a crossroads, forced to choose between youth and seniority.

Kevin Olsen was part of the Hurricanes’ small 2013 recruiting class and spent the season redshirting and learning the system. Rivals rated Olsen a 4-star prospect and the 12th-ranked pro-style quarterback in the nation.

The New Jersey native chose Coral Gables over several other destinations and was considered a coup by the Hurricanes and third-year head coach Al Golden.

Should Olsen not prove ready for the main stage next spring, Miami would be forced to rely on senior-to-be Ryan Williams, or one of a few incoming freshmen. Williams was a 2-star prospect who signed with Memphis out of high school, transferred to “The U” a season later as Golden looked to build depth at the position.

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C. Bello

Longtime Miami Hurricanes columnist. Wrote for CanesTime.com, Yahoo! Sports and former BleacherReport featured columnist. Founder of allCanesBlog.com no longer toeing any company line. Launched ItsAUThing.com to deliver a raw, unfiltered and authentic perspective of all things "The U".

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