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Mikey Keene

If we got KZ to coach him…
Remember how much better KZ got after his first year?
Keene is always running for his life much like KZ's first year. I'm not sure of his long ball accuracy at this point even when he has time. But he is a young and can surely get better with the right coaching. He seems to have a great attitude and works hard. Should be fun to see the QB competition next season.
 
Obviously, we need an upgrade over Keane to get the ball downfield. However, you do have to credit him for how he took control of the offense tonight. Didn't throw the ball into traffic. Didn't fumble. Executed the gadget plays to perfection. He deserves credit for being focused and prepared. Unfortunately, he's just not good enough.
 
Yup noticed a good balance on him, no turnovers. But still, waaaay too conservative. I want to see TC compete with him in the off season. I want TC to come in but I give props to Keene for not turning it over, but 100% want to see them compete for the top job next year.
 
You know dg so mad right now. Loser mentality, if he were here he'd lose this game. Never won a big game like this. Guarantee you he's envious of Keene for having a bigger win in his name than him during their time at UCF, and Keene was a redshirt freshman that started nearly midway through the season.
 
..... you don't get credit for not making turnovers
Sure you do.....what happens if the guy throws a couple of pick 6s? The guy protects the ball, really it's the thing he is best at. His attempts to run were brutal.

Threw 2 good balls all night....the TD and the goal line back shoulder pass to Brandon Johnson who failed to turn around....my big criticism is Johnson disappears for huge stretches of games like tonight.
 
Trent f**king Dilfer. Just win baby!

It was painful to watch but he got the dub over Florida and I'll never forget it. Great kid, love the attitude, but TC will beat him out just because he can run and is the ideal athlete for Gus. Unless he takes a massive leap forward I think he ends up transferring after next year. He just ain't the guy for Gus. Thanks for the memories Mikey!
 
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He definitely deserves credit for not making any big mistakes, but I don't know how you could watch that game last night and think, yeah that's the QB we should be moving forward with as the starter.
I agree, but we should also see what happens in this off-season. A lot of QBs make a leap after their freshman year when they start to get the speed and mechanics of college ball. Most don’t.

We don’t know which Keene will be, but nothing last night screamed stud.
 
I believe that TC will be the eventual QB for this team but to have a QB that is a good game manager at this stage is good for us because we are building a foundation for a team that isn't just dependent on a gunslinger to win games. TC will play next season, when he starts is something I'm sure will be debated next season.

Can Bowser play another season for us because he was injured for most of season? That would allow us to develop the QB position more while winning more games next season. It would also give the new RB coming in like new QB time to get use to college football.
 
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He definitely deserves credit for not making any big mistakes, but I don't know how you could watch that game last night and think, yeah that's the QB we should be moving forward with as the starter.
From what we have seen so far, but he is just a true Freshman not even a redshirt. Still not sure how much of the passing playbook Gus allowed him to execute. We should have a better perspective in year 2 on his potential.
 
I believe that TC will be the eventual QB for this team but to have a QB that is a good game manager at this stage is good for us because we are building a foundation for a team that isn't just dependent on a gunslinger to win games. TC will play next season, when he starts is something I'm sure will be debated next season.

Can Bowser play another season for us because he was injured for most of season? That would allow us to develop the QB position more while winning more games next season. It would also give the new RB coming in like new QB time to get use to college football.
RBs have a limited shelf life. He should go pro. When healthy he is a beast but he’s injured more often than not. Another year in college isn’t going to help with that.
 
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That dude sucked. No way we should even entertain looking at him.
He really can’t hit the broad side of a barn, but he can run. I was shocked they didn’t just keep rolling him out and giving him the option to run or make a quick pass.

If they had O’Keefe and our playbook, they would have destroyed us. Keene was unable to keep them honest until their defense wore out at the end.
 
So true. That 4th quarter was a thing of beauty. Right in Gus wheelhouse. Like a constrictor slowly squeezing its prey to death, making our gator 🐊 prey docile and sleepy
I think my big takeaway from the game was more confidence in Gus’s play calling. Watching him work over the Gators mentally and physically and utilize our weapons to open up space when Keene wasn’t great gave me a lot of confidence in the future.

Any time everyone in the stadium knows that the next play will be a run up the middle and it works, someone did something right. Malzahn made a decent season out of very little. Excited to see what the offense looks like with his guys.
 
If Mikey drops the "y", he should be good for a few extra yards rushing per game through sheer intimidation. In all seriousness the kid did a good job considering the circumstances. He seems to be adjusting well to the speed of the game. Doubt he will ever be a wow factor for any top tier team, but seems like he would be really solid once he is a senior...somewhere other than here.
 
That dude sucked. No way we should even entertain looking at him.
Yep, even though he is a marginal upgrade as a passer and a HUGE upgrade as a runner over Keene, we couldn't bring in Jones now....that ship has sailed

Calzada or Ward sure would be nice.
 
We need a UCFan upgrade more than a QB updgrade.

Mikey is a UCFreshman. And has played super well as a UCFreshman. UCFans should be used to this by now.

Maybe this thread should be comparing freshmen QBs, stats, or something UCFactual rather than negative conjecture. How about Mikey vs UCF legend Mckenzie Milton's UCFreshman year...



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The ones who have called for a new QB this year are the same loser UCFans that said KZ was awful his UCFreshmen year.

Be better UCFans. You don't like a player, keep that to yourself and not on blast all over the interwebz. Or better learn your UCFacts and try a little bit of support some time.

#UCFacts
 
We need a UCFan upgrade more than a QB updgrade.

Mikey is a UCFreshman. And has played super well as a UCFreshman. UCFans should be used to this by now.

Maybe this thread should be comparing freshmen QBs, stats, or something UCFactual rather than negative conjecture. How about Mikey vs UCF legend Mckenzie Milton's UCFreshman year...



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Mikey Keene Stats | ESPN

Latest on UCF quarterback Mikey Keene including latest updated stats on ESPN
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McKenzie Milton Stats, News, Bio | ESPN

Latest on Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN
www.espn.com

The ones who have called for a new QB this year are the same loser UCFans that said KZ was awful his UCFreshmen year.

Be better UCFans. You don't like a player, keep that to yourself and not on blast all over the interwebz. Or better learn your UCFacts and try a little bit of support some time.

#UCFacts

Since many UCFans clearly aren't looking at the UCFacts. Clearly too lazy too. Let's help them out. Blind look. Which Freshman stats are who's


CMPATTCMP%YDSAVGTDINTLNGRTG
UCFreshman 119433657.71,9835.910771113
UCFreshman 217327263.61,7306.417654133.2

#UCFacts
 
Remember Mack winning 1 game the fans really wanted and is now a back up QB at Old Dominion? That is Keene’s path, he isn’t good enough to be a conference contending QB
 
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