The glare from McKenzie Milton's stud earrings is nothing compared to the bright future UCF coaches and players see for their 18-year-old quarterback.
To those inside the halls at the Wayne Dench football complex, Milton's promotion to the Knights' No. 1 quarterback this week comes as little surprise. Coaches and players watched him absorb the playbook and spit out head-turning plays behind closed doors during preseason camp. The Hawaii native worked to prepare for what he thought would be a redshirt season.
But when senior quarterback Justin Holman sustained an apparent leg injury two weeks ago, Milton said he was ready for the call.