UM Canes football releases two-deep depth chart for spring -- QB Stephen Morris out!

 It's that time of year again. Football is upon us, as evidenced by the two- (and sometimes three) deep depth chart just released by the Miami Hurricanes.

And QB Stephen Morris is out for the spring, according to a note below the depth chart, and as just confirmed by UM associate athletic director for communications Chris Freet. Morris underwent back surgery two days ago, according to Freet, who said he didn't learn of the surgery until late last night and was originally told he was "limited.''

 If Morris is out, then Memphis quarterback transfer Ryan Williams, who sat out last year learning the offense, will have a great opportunity to show his stuff. But it's unfortunate for the quarterback situation in general. Competition makes everyone better.

Apparently, Morris hurt himself doing some sort of training -- not sure if it was weight-room connected.

There are some definite surprises below, but remember that coach Al Golden makes up this depth chart based on how these players have been doing in their offseason conditioning program, etc. Plus, we figure he's trying to light some fires.

Here it is folks:

OFFENSE

QB

First team: Ryan Williams

Second team: Gray Crow

Third team: Preston Dewey

RB

First team: Mike James

Second team: Eduardo Clements

Third team: Dallas Crawford

FB

First team: Maurice Hagens

Second team: Mike James

WR

First team: Allen Hurns

Second team: Rashawn Scott

WR

First team: Phillip Dorsett

Second team: Kendal Thompkins

TE

First team: Asante Cleveland

Second team: Clive Walford

LT

First team: Malcolm Bunche

Second team: Ereck Flowers

LG

First team: Jon Feliciano

Second team: Jeremy Lewis

C

First team: Shane McDermott

Second team: Jared Wheeler

RG

First team: Brandon Linder

Second team: Ben Jones

RT

First team: Jermaine Johnson

Second team: Seantrel Henderson

DEFENSE

DE

First team: Anthony Chickillo

Second team: Ricardo Williams

DT

First team: Darius Smith

Second team: Junior Alexis

DT

First team: Olsen Pierre

Second team: Curtis Porter

DE

First team: Shayon

Second team: Dwayne Hoilett

OLB

First team: Kelvin Cain

Second team: Eddie Johnson

Third team: Josh Witt

MLB

First team: James Gaines

Second team: Gionni Paul

Third team: Raphael Kirby

OLB

First team: Tyrone Cornileus

Second team: Denzel Perryman

CB

First team: Larry Hope

Second team: Ladarius Gunter

FS

First team: Ray-Ray Armstrong

Second team: A.J. Highsmith

SS

First team: Andrew Swasey

Second team: Vaughn Telemaque

CB

First team: Thomas Finnie

Second team: Keion Payne

Third team: Brandon McGee

SPECIAL TEAMS

K

First team: Jake Wieclaw

Second team: Matt Goudis

P

First team: Dalton Botts

Second team: Jake Wieclaw

KR

First team: Phillip Dorsett

Second team: Dallas Crawford

PR

First team: Phillip Dorsett

Second team: Dallas Crawford

H

First team: Dalton Botts

Second team: Ricardo Williams

Practice, closed to the public, begins Saturday.

SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN

Comments

[jm]

morris was never the answer for miami at QB Williams has some impressive numbers with memphis and has looked good in practice completing almost everything with great pocket awareness and miami hasnt had that since dorsey.id be surprised if williams isnt the starter this season