Expectations on the rise in Miami, but questions linger as spring practice opens

Expectations in Miami are rising as Mark Richt enters Year 2 with the Hurricanes. But there are plenty of questions that must be answered this spring before truly knowing whether they are College Football Playoff contenders. Here are three positions to watch as Miami opens practice Tuesday:

Quarterbacks: Brad Kaaya is gone, meaning Miami will have a new starting quarterback for the first time since 2013. Richt has maintained the Hurricanes will have an open competition through the fall, with five players in the mix this spring before freshman N'Kosi Perry arrives in the summer. The two to watch, at least in the early going, remain veteran Malik Rosier and redshirt freshman Jack Allison.…