Had the great Cane, Ken Dorsey, played behind the offensive lines that Brad Kaaya has played behind chances are almost 100% he would barely be remembered, and then, only as a run of the mill signal caller. Further, had Ken endured a small fraction of the hits that Brad has taken, with confidence, he wouldn’t have ever played a full season.
Brad Kaaya is a warrior and leader who is one of toughest Canes to ever wear a “U” on the side of their helmets. His leadership/actions inspires the whole team.
Brad can accurately make all the throws (when given time) and much like Ken Dorsey he is an articulate student of the game. He not only understands where to distribute the ball, but understands the reasons why to do so.
Sadly and much to the detriment to the program, a goodly percentage of the Canes fan base has dissolved into a mob. A mob that does nothing but look for reasons to belittle and attack every facet of the program. Ultimately, this development has the potential to further erode the program, especially when our new next door neighbors, Kiffin, Strong and Davis, tells recruits and current players all the love and respect they’ll get by joining them.
Should Brad Kaaya opt for the NFL it will be a significant hit to next year’s team…and based on the fact that the mob now regularly attacks Brad I suspect this will be a major factor in his decision to stay or go. Had this same mob existed back in the day I doubt very seriously that the old school Canes would have anywhere near the loyalty for the program they currently exude, which does not bode well for Canes players of this era and beyond.