In week 1, Washington Huskies quarterback Cyler Miles was sorely missed. While he was out on a one-game suspension, his team won 17-16 against Hawaii with sophomore Jeff LInquist at the helm of the Huskies attack. But the win was too close for comfort. Everyone at UW is happy to have Miles under center.
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“This team, it seems a little more confident — no, (we have) a lot of confidence,” Junior receiver Jaydon MIckens told The Seattle Times‘ Adam Jude. “Because we know this guy. You’ve seen him at Oregon State; you’ve seen him come in at UCLA and almost win it for us. And it’s a different swagger when he’s out there. He’s another Keith Price. He’s changing plays, he’s reading coverages, he’s faking the defense out with this, that. It’s amazing to see him do. When he rolls out, he’s still looking down the field, keeping his arm square. If he has to run, you know he can run. He’s making everybody else play better.”
Miles faced two tough Pac-12 opponents last year in UCLA and Oregon State. In those two games, he was 30 of 46 for 311 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, via College Football Talk. Aside from those two blemishes, it looks promising for Miles. The Price comparisons may be warranted. Most important, his teammates trust him.
“[Miles] gives the receivers opportunities,” senior receiver Kasen Williams told Jude. “He gives the receivers chances. There’s some times where it may seem like we’re covered, but if you just throw a competitive ball, a 50-50 ball, who’s going to come down with it?
“Compared to Jeff, Jeff’s ball’s a lot harder and a lot tigher than Cyler’s is. But Cyler’s ball is in the air for a little bit longer, so he throws it with anticipation. And with that being said, it’s easier for us to see the ball all the way in and it comes in softer, so it’s easier to catch.”