While raucous celebrations were due for Miami’s huge comeback win over FSU, the ecstatic feeling of beating your rival immediately fell back to earth once news of Ahmmon Richards hit. Neck injury. Career ending. It was all too familiar for The U family, after CB Malek retired following a neck injury in 2017’s Orange Bowl.
Richards’ career has been a frustrating one for the outside observer, showcasing his playmaking ability as Brad Kaaya’s top target in his 2016 true freshman year. He dominated at a level surpassing his age, and as we all know by now, broke Michael Irvin’s true freshman receiving record with 49 receptions, 934 yards and three TDs.