Is that a fair expectation for a RS So. w/ less than 10 starts and a new OC?
Yes. That's actually a legit amount of reps in this era of CFB. Look at what young QB's have done around the better programs. Who won the Heisman this year? How much experience did he have? Not really concerned with the Heisman, but he will play well enough to be mentioned for it, especially if we beat either TAMU or Clemson.
He is physically mature, and has thrown for almost 3000 yards already, with 25 TD's and only 6 INTs with a 62.5% CP after being thrust into the QB1 role after only getting QB2 and QB3 reps heading into the season.
TVD is LEGIT. Mario called him (certainly with a bit of marketing-motivated hyperbole) the best QB in the country. He is going to have a better OL this coming season, QB1 reps all spring and summer, and better coaching. I guarantee you Gattis is going to make the offense very QB friendly to take advantage of his skills.
I don't think a lot of people on this board really processed how well he played game after game last season. The numbers he put up, his accuracy and how clutch he was. He has a chance to be one of the very best guys who ever came through UM, and we know how high praise that is.
If I had to make an even money bet I'd lean towards this being his last season at Miami with him being a high NFL Draft pick next year. I hope he stays and goes out a legend.