bodoyle
June 8th, 2006, 01:37 PM
This is pieced together from our board coastalfans.com
Trey Burklin
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/283332.jpeg
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Charlotte Christian HS
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 209
Position: Quarterback
posted by Coastal89 on coastalfans.com
BTW, he was a walk-on at UM. He played in 1 game last year, 54-3 win over Duke, and threw 1 pass for 1 yard.
posted by CoastalAlum on coastalfans.com
i found this on a messageboard...
Posted by: IndianapolisCane | March 21, 2006 at 11:14
CanesFanToo, 3rd string QB going into the spring will be either a JR Claussen or RF Fernandez - both are walk-ons, as I understand Trey Burklin (also a walk-on) transferred.
UMQB ready to step in - if neededThird-string quarterback Trey Burklin, a walk-on, has improved to the extent that he feels confident he can play for Miami.
BY SUSAN MILLER [email protected]
Miami Hurricanes fans don't know Trey Burklin. And frankly, they don't want to know him. But if they ever need him, Burklin -- Miami's walk-on, third-string quarterback -- said he'll be ready.
''I know I'll be ready,'' Burklin said Wednesday morning after another grueling two-hour practice in broiling conditions. ``I'd be excited [to play] -- a dream come true.''
Burklin, a red-haired redshirt freshman who starred at his private high school in Charlotte, N.C., had some offers to play small-college ball at places such as Lenoir-Rhyne in Hickory, N.C., and Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C. But he chose instead to pay his way to study in Coral Gables.
''I've always dreamed about playing in a big school and I didn't feel like I was giving myself enough opportunity to let that dream come true,'' said Burklin, a 6-2, 209-pound drop-back passer who completed 135 of 279 passes (48.4 percent) for 2,238 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions his senior year at Charlotte Christian. ``I work hard at it. So I just felt like taking a chance.
``It has worked out so far.''
BIGGER ROLE
Burklin served as UM's scout-team quarterback last season. He stayed in Coral Gables this summer to work with his teammates. Since practice began Saturday, he has been taking at least 12 snaps a day in various 7-on-7 and team drills. He also does individual drills and worked on some red-zone plays Wednesday.
''He takes quite a few snaps, but now he'll get fewer and fewer as we get closer to game time,'' UM coach Larry Coker said. ``There's a reason he's getting snaps. It's not just because I'm a great guy. You better have a third quarterback and he certainly has to be ready.''
When nationally touted recruit Derek Shaw announced last winter that he would attend Arizona State instead of UM (where he had originally committed), coaches went scrambling but came up empty-handed. Burklin suddenly was thrust into a more prominent role.
''Hopefully nothing happens to [backup] Kirby [Freeman] or me,'' starter Kyle Wright said, ``but obviously we have to have somebody ready to play. It's crucial. I think he has made really good strides.''
Burklin, the son of an accountant and a preschool admissions and development worker, said: ``Kyle and Kirby are awesome. If it wasn't for them and [offensive coordinator Dan] Werner, I'd be lost out there.
``You certainly have to make the most of your opportunities, and that's what I'm trying to
Trey Burklin
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/mifl/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/283332.jpeg
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Charlotte Christian HS
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 209
Position: Quarterback
posted by Coastal89 on coastalfans.com
BTW, he was a walk-on at UM. He played in 1 game last year, 54-3 win over Duke, and threw 1 pass for 1 yard.
posted by CoastalAlum on coastalfans.com
i found this on a messageboard...
Posted by: IndianapolisCane | March 21, 2006 at 11:14
CanesFanToo, 3rd string QB going into the spring will be either a JR Claussen or RF Fernandez - both are walk-ons, as I understand Trey Burklin (also a walk-on) transferred.
UMQB ready to step in - if neededThird-string quarterback Trey Burklin, a walk-on, has improved to the extent that he feels confident he can play for Miami.
BY SUSAN MILLER [email protected]
Miami Hurricanes fans don't know Trey Burklin. And frankly, they don't want to know him. But if they ever need him, Burklin -- Miami's walk-on, third-string quarterback -- said he'll be ready.
''I know I'll be ready,'' Burklin said Wednesday morning after another grueling two-hour practice in broiling conditions. ``I'd be excited [to play] -- a dream come true.''
Burklin, a red-haired redshirt freshman who starred at his private high school in Charlotte, N.C., had some offers to play small-college ball at places such as Lenoir-Rhyne in Hickory, N.C., and Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C. But he chose instead to pay his way to study in Coral Gables.
''I've always dreamed about playing in a big school and I didn't feel like I was giving myself enough opportunity to let that dream come true,'' said Burklin, a 6-2, 209-pound drop-back passer who completed 135 of 279 passes (48.4 percent) for 2,238 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions his senior year at Charlotte Christian. ``I work hard at it. So I just felt like taking a chance.
``It has worked out so far.''
BIGGER ROLE
Burklin served as UM's scout-team quarterback last season. He stayed in Coral Gables this summer to work with his teammates. Since practice began Saturday, he has been taking at least 12 snaps a day in various 7-on-7 and team drills. He also does individual drills and worked on some red-zone plays Wednesday.
''He takes quite a few snaps, but now he'll get fewer and fewer as we get closer to game time,'' UM coach Larry Coker said. ``There's a reason he's getting snaps. It's not just because I'm a great guy. You better have a third quarterback and he certainly has to be ready.''
When nationally touted recruit Derek Shaw announced last winter that he would attend Arizona State instead of UM (where he had originally committed), coaches went scrambling but came up empty-handed. Burklin suddenly was thrust into a more prominent role.
''Hopefully nothing happens to [backup] Kirby [Freeman] or me,'' starter Kyle Wright said, ``but obviously we have to have somebody ready to play. It's crucial. I think he has made really good strides.''
Burklin, the son of an accountant and a preschool admissions and development worker, said: ``Kyle and Kirby are awesome. If it wasn't for them and [offensive coordinator Dan] Werner, I'd be lost out there.
``You certainly have to make the most of your opportunities, and that's what I'm trying to