The first University of Miami spring scrimmage is gearing up for Saturday morning at Greentree Field on campus in Coral Gables. It is closed to the general public and media.
The big question going into the scrimmage: Will the defense be allowed to tackle the quarterbacks vying to replace Brad Kaaya? Or will coach Mark Richt “chicken out?’’ – the words he used on Tuesday that might initiate a change of heart from his early leaning to let the quarterbacks take the physical heat.”
Normally, quarterbacks are not allowed to be touched in UM scrimmages.
“My plan right now,’’ Richt said, “which is a little bit different, is to let the quarterbacks have a normal jersey and play ball.