While all of Miami’s newest additions will be looking to make a difference this year, it’s likely Beck will be under the most scrutiny all season long.
And the quarterback understands that – embraces it, even.
In his five seasons at Georgia, he led the Bulldogs to a 24-3 record in the 27 games he started. He threw for 7,912 yards and 58 touchdowns. And last season, before getting hurt in the SEC Championship Game, he threw for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns.
The Bulldogs went on to win the SEC title and advanced to the College Football Playoff, though Beck didn’t play in Georgia’s 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
Now, after being fully cleared to get back to throwing earlier this year, he’s ready to get to work at Miami – and is confident he can keep the Hurricanes’ offense moving much the way former quarterback Cam Ward did in his single season at Miami last year.
“I’ve played a lot of football and played in a lot of big-time games. … I think my experience will help a lot and it gives me a lot of confidence,” Beck said. “I set very high expectations for myself. I don’t think anybody could ever set an expectation on me that I haven’t already set on myself at a higher standard. … Being here, now, I’m just excited to get to work with these guys and then ultimately, play throughout the season, just enjoy and have fun.”
And though he wasn’t able to fully participate during spring drills – a time period Beck called “torture” and “emotionally taxing” because of his limitations – the quarterback made it a point to try and connect with his teammates since his arrival on campus in January.
The Hurricanes say those connections have made a difference.
On Wednesday, running back Mark Fletcher Jr. shared that during a drill earlier this week, Beck pulled him aside and taught him a new approach to a particular play. And offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa noted that more than once, he’s watched as Beck has coached teammates and helped them improve their techniques, routes, or throws.
All of that, Mauigoa said, has helped the quarterback establish himself as one of Miami’s leaders.
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