Wide receiver Tyler Morris caught three passes for 40 yards on Saturday from quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but Morris has been doing that for years.
Morris and McCarthy first met as teammates in high school at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, Illinois. Nazareth Academy was already known for being a good high school football program, and with these two talented players joining, the team was ready to get even better.
McCarthy had a natural skill for understanding the game and a strong, precise throw. Even during his high school years, people noticed how calm he stayed when pressured by opponents, something not typical for players his age.