CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Brad Kaaya threw for more than 3,000 yards last season. He finished second in the league in passing. He threw a league-low five interceptions.
These are all notable accolades for a quarterback. But last season was not notable in any way for Kaaya or Miami. The quarterback fought through a serious concussion at the same time coach Al Golden was fired, and Kaaya felt rattled once he returned to play.
Miami made a bowl game despite the turmoil but flopped in the snow with the game on the line against Washington State to close out an 8-5 season.