In Miami’s road win over rival FSU, WR KJ Osborn caught 3 passes for 21 yards and had 2 punt returns where he got loose for 44 yards. Osborn was a part of QB Jarren Williams’ career day in passing for 313 yards, and the senior receiver shared his thoughts on the progression he’s seen in Williams.
“I feel he’s a lot more confident because of the number of games he’s played in,” Osborn said. “He’s still the same guy in the huddle. Chemistry and connection, in a game he’s going to tell me `I’m going to come to you, make a play,’ things like that. We’ve developed trust on the field.”
Williams silenced one area of criticism in terms of his game - the deep ball. Even though Osborn was not a recipient of any of them, the redshirt freshman QB hit on three passes that travelled at least 30 yards through the air against the Noles last week.
“It’s been there - we’re just able to execute it better now whether it’s the route, catch them in coverage, the blocking,” Osborn said. “Last week we really put it together, hit some deep ball and the running game.”
However, one of the deep balls did go to Dee Wiggins on a 56-yard TD, his first career touchdown catch.
“That meant everything, his first college touchdown,” Osborn said of Wiggins’ score. “I think I almost got a penalty running out there, everyone was holding me back and I was pushing them off me waiting for him to come to the sideline. I was really happy for him, he’s worked so hard not only to get on the field and learn the playbook - he’s blocking good, running good routes. He really deserved that.”
A day before the game, Osborn had a heart-to-heart with Wiggins, as well as Mike Harley and Mark Pope, about improving the general play of the WR group.
“We had a big long talk about a lot of things,” Osborn said.
Even though it’s only his first season on the team, Osborn quickly established himself as the leader of the WR group. As the only senior of the bunch, Osborn says it’s bittersweet knowing that he’ll be playing in his final home game on Saturday.
“It came really fast,” Osborn said. “I’m getting even closer with my teammates, developing an even stronger bond, and I’m about to leave. But last time at Hard Rock Stadium - it’s been a blessing to be here.
“I feel I’m a part of the family. Just unique, it’s not a normal situation. But these guys are family. I’m definitely going to miss these guys.”
Although the Canes would need a lot of help, UM is still technically alive in the Coastal division, something Osborn would love to win before he leaves Coral Gables.
“It is amazing to know we can still be in the race - coach (Manny) Diaz talked about it, it’s a crazy conference,” Osborn said. “Every game comes down to the final seconds. It still gives us something to play for - I’m just excited to see how it plays out.”
“I feel he’s a lot more confident because of the number of games he’s played in,” Osborn said. “He’s still the same guy in the huddle. Chemistry and connection, in a game he’s going to tell me `I’m going to come to you, make a play,’ things like that. We’ve developed trust on the field.”
Williams silenced one area of criticism in terms of his game - the deep ball. Even though Osborn was not a recipient of any of them, the redshirt freshman QB hit on three passes that travelled at least 30 yards through the air against the Noles last week.
“It’s been there - we’re just able to execute it better now whether it’s the route, catch them in coverage, the blocking,” Osborn said. “Last week we really put it together, hit some deep ball and the running game.”
However, one of the deep balls did go to Dee Wiggins on a 56-yard TD, his first career touchdown catch.
“That meant everything, his first college touchdown,” Osborn said of Wiggins’ score. “I think I almost got a penalty running out there, everyone was holding me back and I was pushing them off me waiting for him to come to the sideline. I was really happy for him, he’s worked so hard not only to get on the field and learn the playbook - he’s blocking good, running good routes. He really deserved that.”
A day before the game, Osborn had a heart-to-heart with Wiggins, as well as Mike Harley and Mark Pope, about improving the general play of the WR group.
“We had a big long talk about a lot of things,” Osborn said.
Even though it’s only his first season on the team, Osborn quickly established himself as the leader of the WR group. As the only senior of the bunch, Osborn says it’s bittersweet knowing that he’ll be playing in his final home game on Saturday.
“It came really fast,” Osborn said. “I’m getting even closer with my teammates, developing an even stronger bond, and I’m about to leave. But last time at Hard Rock Stadium - it’s been a blessing to be here.
“I feel I’m a part of the family. Just unique, it’s not a normal situation. But these guys are family. I’m definitely going to miss these guys.”
Although the Canes would need a lot of help, UM is still technically alive in the Coastal division, something Osborn would love to win before he leaves Coral Gables.
“It is amazing to know we can still be in the race - coach (Manny) Diaz talked about it, it’s a crazy conference,” Osborn said. “Every game comes down to the final seconds. It still gives us something to play for - I’m just excited to see how it plays out.”
