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Miami QB Brad Kaaya likely to miss start against No. 22 Duke

Graham Watson

Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya missed practice again on Wednesday almost assuring that redshirt freshman backup Malik Rosier will start Saturday’s game against No. 22 Duke.

Kaaya suffered a concussion in the first half of last week’s loss to Clemson and did not return to the game. Rosier took over and completed just 7 of 22 passes for 42 yards and two interceptions.

“For me to be starting because he’s hurt is awkward,” Rosier said after Tuesday’s practice. “Of course I want to play, but I don’t want him hurt. That’s like my best friend.”

Kaaya has not been allowed to watch film and Rosier said the sophomore has spent a lot of time at their home. Rosier said Kaaya’s given him pointers and that he feels better going into this contest against Duke than he did stepping in against Clemson.

Rosier has taken all the first team snaps at practice this week as the Hurricanes not only attempt to shake of last week’s 58-0 loss, the worst loss in school history, but also the firing of head coach Al Golden.

"For me personally it was a big learning stage [Saturday]," Rosier said. "It was something that when I woke up the next day, I felt terrible. I felt I let Brad down. ... He told me 'No you're fine.' He said, 'That's over with. We've got Duke. I need you to win that for me.' "

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