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Name: McKenzie Milton (+) Coming off 11-23-18 Knee INJ/Transfer from Central Florida
College: Florida State
Number: 10
School Bio/Stats Link: HERE
Height: 5-11 Weight: 194
Position: Pos2:
Class/Draft Year: rSr/2022
40 Low: 4.93 40 Time: 4.99 40 High: 5.05
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Data Scout Notes: X-Tryout-Secondary Leagues/Back from Major Knee/Leg INJ/Fan Favorite 2021: PiccoloAwardWinner/NAC...POBrien...2020: NAC...Transfer from Central Florida...(+) Coming off 11-23-18 Knee INJ...**2017: OPOYC/1stC...2016: NAC
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Dates: 03/29/22
Hand: 09 1/8 Arm: 29
Wingspan: 70 3/8
Height: 5111
Weight: 194
40 Yrd Dash: 4.99
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40 Time Range: 4.96-5.02/Projected 4.53/**+.46
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McKenzie Milton, Florida State, Player News
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Former UCF and Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton announced Thursday night on social media that he is retiring from football. "There is no easy way to put or say this but my playing days of football have come to an end," Milton wrote on Instagram. "With the culmination of the 2022 NFL Draft it has become pretty evident that a path to the NFL is not realistic given the external variables. "Having said that...I want to thank all of you for the love and support over the years." Milton led the Knight s to a 27-6 record as a starter, including an undefeated 2017 season, and two American Athletic Conference championships. - Orlando Sentinel
(DS#29 QB) rSr/2022  QB McKenzie Milton, Florida State
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2021 BRIAN PICCOLO AWARD WINNER: Florida State senior quarterback McKenzie Milton and Clemson junior wide receiver Justyn Ross have been named joint recipients of the Atlantic Coast Conference's 2021 Brian Piccolo Award, the league announced on Monday. T he Piccolo Award has been given annually since 1970 in memory of the late Brian Piccolo to the "most courageous" football player in the ACC. Milton, who hails from Kapolei, Hawai'i, joined Florida State this season as a graduate transfer from UCF, where he suffered a catastrophic knee injury in the 2018 regular-season finale. A two-time Heisman Trophy candidate, Milton suffered artery and nerve damage to his leg, a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments and tendons. He nearly had his right leg ampu tated after the helmet-to-knee hit caused a lack of blood flow to his leg. Doctors removed a vein from his left leg to help create a new artery for his right leg to restore blood flow and successfully save this leg. The main goal from the surgeons who op erated on him was for him to hopefully one day walk without a limp and without pain. After eight surgical procedures, he persevered through more than 1,000 days of rehabilitation, and in December 2020, transferred to Florida State. Milton appeared in six games for the Seminoles this season, completing 81 of 139 passes (58.3%) for 775 yards and three touchdowns. - ACC Football
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McKenzie Milton isn't afraid of sharing the limelight with fellow Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis. In fact, he's more than willing to push him toward it. Ever since Milton's arrival in Tallahassee in December, the graduate transfer has been worki ng hard to fit into his new surroundings. That includes providing the right amount of give-and-take from his younger teammates in the Seminoles quarterback room. "I'm a shy guy who likes to stay to himself but he's forced me to get out a little bit more, " Travis explained. "For example, we had a meeting about a month ago and he had me hop up in front of the team with the [video] clicker and go through plays. "That's not me but I'm thankful to have him push me out of my comfort zone because that's what I need."Milton's arrival at FSU raised a few eyebrows and fueled speculation that if the Hawaii native was 100% healthy, he would be the favorite to start the season for the Seminoles. But FSU coach Mike Norvell isn't willing to commit to either pl ayer, going as far as to bring both to this week's ACC football kickoff event in Charlotte. "I'm grateful for both of those guys because they're both tremendous players, tremendous leaders and they make an incredible impact on our football team each and every day," said Norvell. "The thing I'm excited about is the work that they put in this summer. - Orlando Sentinel
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Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton and linebacker Amari Gainer earned spots on the Maxwell and Bednarik award watch lists released Monday. Milton, who is in his first season with the Seminoles after arriving in the offseason as a graduate transfer from UCF, is among 80 players named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award. The award is given annually to the best college football player in the country. Milton led UCF to a 27-6 record during his time as the starting quarterback for the Kn ights, including back-to-back American Athletic Conference Championship titles and consecutive appearances in New Year's Six Access Bowl games in 2017-18. - Orlando Sentinel
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Florida State opens the 2021-22 football season with a pair of night games and an afternoon showdown to kick off its ACC schedule. The Seminoles are set to host Notre Dame on Sunday, Sept. 5 with the game previously scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. FSU remains in Tallahassee for a Week 2 showdown against Jacksonville State on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. on the ACC Network. It's the fourth meeting between these two programs with Seminoles holding a 2-1 edge in the series including last season' s 41-24 win at Doak Campbell Stadium. - Orlando Sentinel
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Florida State will open the 2021-22 college football season with a prime-time matchup against Notre Dame in front of a nationally televised audience. The Seminoles are set to host the Fighting Irish in Doak Campbell Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m . with the game set to air on ABC. It's the fourth time both programs have met in Tallahassee in the short 10-game series and the first since 2014. It's one of several prime-time games set for Labor Day weekend including Georgia-Clemson (Dec. 4) and Loui sville-Ole Miss (Dec. 6). All three will air on ESPN Networks. FSU holds a 6-4 edge in the series with Notre Dame but the Seminoles have lost two straight including last season's 42-26 affair in South Bend. - Orlando Sentinel
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The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature delayed for a year a law that gives college athletes the right to market their names and likenesses. It was slipped into a bill that also included a controversial transgender athlete ban that won approval Wed nesday night. The surprise decision gave the NCAA a victory at the same time the Legislature passed the transgender ban it opposed. "Are we serious right now??" former UCF and current Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton wrote on Twitter, highlighti ng the section of the bill that crossed off "2021? and replaced it with "2022." "That little black line in a bill with more than 70 pages to continue to screw all these athletes?? Make it make sense. #NotNCAAProperty"The bill giving college athlet es control over their "name, image, and likeness," or NIL, passed last year after getting support from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Its original effective date of July 1, 2021, was among the earliest in the country. California's law, which kicked off the trend of allowing college athletes to market themselves for the first time, doesn't take effect until 2023. Twelve other states have passed such laws, and nearly 40 have introduced similar bills. - Orlando Sentinel
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Former UCF star quarterback McKenzie Milton made his debut for Florida State during the Seminoles' spring football game Saturday evening at Doak Campbell Stadium. On the third drive of the game, Milton converted a pair of third downs with passes to Jasha un Corbin and Malik McClain. After the 27-yard completion to McClain, a freshman who stood out with a few big plays Saturday, Milton threw a touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Bryan Robinson. FSU's quarterbacks split time throughout the game, with Milto n and redshirt sophomore Jordan Travis leading the way.Milton completed 6 of 11 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. Travis opened the game under center with a long drive that ended with a 44-yard touchdown pass to McClain. He finished 8-of-14 for 115 yards and a touchdown. FSU coach Mike Norvell said he's seen continued growth from Milton, who hasn't played in two seasons after suffering a horrific right knee injury toward the end of UCF's 2018 season. "He's a very seasoned player," Norvell said after the game. "You see the same thing with Jordan...There's still things all those guys have to clean up, but they embrace it and whenever they make a mistake, they receive the information and then they work to apply it so they don't make the same mis take twice. Those are the things you like to see in competitors. - Orlando Sentinel
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Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton has put his surgically repaired knee through the paces so far through offseason workouts and three practices this spring. "I feel really good out there," Milton said Friday following the Seminoles' first practice in full pads. "I don't feel like there are any hiccups or anything like that running around. I feel comfortable out on the field and seeing the field. "I'm still trying to get to the point that the offense is second-nature. I feel like the only way to g et there is to continue to get into my playbook and continue to get those reps. Not just live reps, but mental reps when guys are taking reps. I feel very confident out there." Milton transferred to FSU in December after five seasons at UCF, but the seni or hasn't played competitively since suffering a gruesome injury during the regular-season finale against USF Nov. 23, 2018. After multiple surgeries and two years of rehabilitation, Milton hopes to once again take the field, this time as a Seminole. - O rlando Sentinel
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Florida State coach Mike Norvell said former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has been "fully cleared" to participate when the Seminoles open spring football camp Tuesday. Milton, who transferred to FSU in December after five seasons with the Knights, spe nt nearly two years recovering from a horrific knee injury he suffered during the Knights' 2018 regular-season finale against USF at Raymond James Stadium. "He's been fully cleared," Norvell said Friday. "He looks great and I'm excited for what he's goin g to be able to do and get him back acclimated to the true speed of the game." Milton went through multiple surgeries for his knee and one doctor told him 50% of people who suffer the same injury usually have the leg amputated because the artery is too d amaged or severed and it's too late to get the blood flow back to the leg. - Orlando Sentinel
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Florida State fans can get their first look at several newcomers including former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton when the Seminoles host their spring game on April 10. FSU is one of the first schools to announce a spring game. The campus closed last sea son due growing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, cutting short coach Mike Norvell's first spring football camp after three practices. The virus also forced the cancellation of the annual Garnet and Gold Game. Norvell and his coaching staff hope t o lead a full slate of spring workouts after completing a tumultuous 2020 season that saw FSU finish with a 3-6 record. Milton is among several high-profile additions to the roster after transferring to the school in December. - Orlando Sentinel
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New FSU quarterback McKenzie Milton has been cleared by his surgeon at the Mayo Clinic to play full-contact football immediately, his mother confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel. Milton recently led the UCF scout team while spending the past two years recov ering from a catastrophic knee injury. Shortly after transferring to Florida State in December, he said he was looking forward to getting clearance from his surgical team at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in early January. - Orlando Sentinel
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Former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton said Friday he's not putting any pressure on himself to come in and be the man after transferring to Florida State. Milton, in his first media availability since transferring to the Tallahassee school, answered a mu ltitude of questions and said he will ease into his new surroundings. He hopes to be ready and on the field when the Seminoles face Notre Dame on Sept. 5. "I don't necessarily feel pressure. The only pressure I feel right now is to learn this playbook an d just know my job inside and out," said Milton, a redshirt senior. "I feel like when I get to that point, that alleviates all pressure just because I know exactly what I'm doing, what's expected of me. "I'm just learning everyone's names and knowing eve rybody in this building. That's the only pressure I feel right now. Playing-wise, I feel comfortable to go do what I want to do...When I do something like that [learn about everyone], the rest will take care of itself." - Orlando Sentinel
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Quarterback McKenzie Milton won't be going long in his transfer from the University of Central Florida, just 260 miles up the state to Florida State, it was announced today. "It's a great opportunity to play at the biggest level on one of the most histor ic teams in college football," Milton told ESPN today. Milton said last week that he would transfer from UCF, where he had started as a freshman out of Mililani High. He had an array of choices after entering the NCAA transfer portal before settling on t he Seminoles. Milton, who finished eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2017, suffered severe knee, ligament and nerve injuries in the final regular-season game of 2018 that nearly resulted in the loss of his right leg. - Honolulu Star Advertiser
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Milton's name dots the UCF record books, with the redshirt senior ranked fourth in school history with 8,683 passing yards and 72 passing touchdowns. He's third all-time in total offense with 9,761 yards. Heupel said he has been inspired by Milton's pers everance. "You look back to where it started - the injury on the field - at that point you were hoping he would be able to keep his leg," Heupel added. "It's a story of faith. It's a story of the human spirit. I think it's remarkable where it started and where it is currently. "The best part of that story is that it's not done yet. The complete story hasn't been written. The next hurdle was to be able to walk normally and to live a normal life. Now you're talking about him getting back on the field and competing at the highest level."Milton is graciously handing the Knights over Gabriel, emphasizing competing against each other would not be fair to either quarterback. "It's DG's team now - I feel like the torch is passed. He's gonna take it to a whole 'nother level," he said. Milton has one year of eligibility left, including the one-time waiver by the NCAA this season for playing during the COVID-19 pandemic. His decision immediately sparked speculation about his future potential destination, with Miami and Florida both linked to the former Heisman candidate. - Orlando Sentinel
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UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has spent two years working to achieve what seemed to be an impossible dream. Despite numerous surgeries and a grueling recovery marked by encouraging wins and devastating setbacks, he was determined to play competitive fo otball again. To realize that dream, Milton announced he is leaving the UCF program and transferring in an effort to play competitive football elsewhere. The Hawaiian quarterback who led earned the affection of UCF fans while leading the team to a Peach Bowl win over Auburn, opted not to compete with his best friend, prolific Knights starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel, as he pushes to play his final year of college football. - Orlando Sentinel
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His first surgery started less than three hours after the injury, one of the many factors that opened the door to his recovery. Milton endured multiple surgeries and one doctor told him 50% of people with the same injury need to have the leg amputated be cause the artery is too damaged or severed and it's too late to restore blood flow. Milton used a wheelchair or crutches for the first five months following surgery and it wasn't until earlier this year that doctors allowed him to ditch a restrictive bra ce for a less bulky one that allowed him to increase his physical activities. He received clearance from his doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to return to practice in August and recently began working out with the team in full pads. He also took o ver as quarterback for the scout team."He's a pretty good one," coach Josh Heupel said when asked how good of a scout-team quarterback Milton has been for the Knights. "It's great to see him out there and playing with bodies around him and doing s ome of the things he's accustomed to doing before the injury." ESPN's College GameDay Saturday featured Milton, sharing his grueling recovery process. "I believe I'll play football again," Milton told ESPN Tom Rinaldi, reiterating the faith he has shared throughout his recovery process. - Orlando Sentinel
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UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton took another step in his recovery when he suited up in shoulder pads and participated in a practice Tuesday. While it's still unclear when Milton might be ready to take a snap during a football game, his perseverance and p ositive attitude throughout the multi-year recovery process has been an inspiration for his teammates and coaches. "McKenzie Milton is like a bright sun on a gloomy day," UCF co-offensive coordinator Alex Golesh said. "KZ is literally the heartbeat of ou r offense." Milton has spent the past 22 months recovering from a horrific knee injury he suffered during the Knights' 2018 regular-season finale against USF at Raymond James Stadium. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he underwent surge ry to repair damaged nerves and restore blood flow to his lower right leg. The injury nearly forced doctors to amputate his leg.He went through multiple surgeries and countless hours of rehabilitation before getting clearance from his doctors at t he Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in August to return to practice. "When he started practicing with us, you look over and he's got a smile and balls are zipping everywhere," added Golesh, who joined the UCF coaching staff in December following a stint at Iowa State. "There's a sense of excitement among everyone on the offense. I know for me, seeing him play from afar and now being around him, to see him out there is incredible and humbling in ways because a lot of people said he shouldn't be out there or coul dn't be out there. "It's a credit to him on his perseverance and drive to be able to get back." - Orlando Sentinel
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UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has made tremendous strides as he continues his rehabilitation from a catastrophic knee injury that nearly cost him his leg in 2018. While most people associated with the Knights football program believe Milton's return to the football field is inevitable, don't expect it to happen soon. UCF coach Josh Heupel ruled out Milton for the season opener against Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta and the foreseeable future. "McKenzie won't play in this football game here and re alistically the first couple weeks of the season," Heupel said. "He's continuing to do more and more out at practice. His heath is continuing to get better. He's throwing with our guys and moving around the pocket and doing those types of things. I think he's getting more and more comfortable."Milton's spent the past 22 months recovering from a horrific knee injury he suffered during the Knights' 2018 regular-season finale against USF at Raymond James Stadium. He had emergency surgery at Tampa Ge neral Hospital to repair damaged nerves and restore blood flow to his lower right leg. The injury nearly forced doctors to amputate his leg. He was in a wheelchair or on crutches for the first five months following the surgery and it wasn't until earlier this year that doctors cleared him to ditch a restrictive brace for a less bulky one that allowed him to increase his physical activities. - Orlando Sentinel
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UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton won't be ready for the Knights' opener against Georgia Tech, but the veteran signal-caller continues to take major strides in his recovery from a devastating knee injury he suffered in 2018. Coach Josh Heupel confirmed Mil ton won't be available for the team's road contest against the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Sept. 19, while giving an update on the progress of his quarterback."I don't think Week 1 he'll be ready to go," Heupel said during a videoconference Tuesda y. "It's remarkable what he's done. You look at from the initial injury, where he's able to keep his leg, to being able to live a normal life to now - becoming an elite athlete. The guy continues to defy the odds and push through any obstacle that comes in front of him and there's been a bunch." Milton spent 21 months recovering from a horrific knee injury he suffered during the Knights' 2018 regular-season finale against USF at Raymond James Stadium. He had emergency surgery at Tampa General Hospital t o repair damaged nerves and restore blood flow to his lower right leg. The injury nearly forced doctors to amputate his leg. - Orlando Sentinel
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UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton and his mother posted positive messages about his progress following a devastating knee injury, writing he started a "new phase of recovery" following a key visit to the Mayo Clinic. "Knight Fans thank you for praying and encouraging KZ all the way back to great health! McKenzie has experienced healing and miracles that have surprised so many," Teresa Milton posted on Twitter early Wednesday morning. "His evaluation went very well. He will start a new phase of recovery! A nd all I can say is God Is Good!"McKenzie Milton has spent 21 months recovering a horrific knee injury he suffered during the Knights' 2018 regular-season finale against USF at Raymond James Stadium. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital, w here he underwent emergency surgery to repair damaged nerves and restore blood flow to his lower right leg. The injury nearly forced doctors to amputate his leg. His mother shared three videos on her Instagram account of the quarterback running, doing la teral slides and putting full weight on his knee. It appeared he had no limitations and had regained much of his range of motion. - Orlando Sentinel
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UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton tested negative for coronavirus after a health scare, according to an ESPN report that examined the challenges colleges will face testing athletes. Milton, who has remained in Orlando and has worked out on the UCF campus w hile going through rehabilitation for a catastrophic knee injury, told ESPN he got a sore throat and a fever about a week ago. He stayed home instead of doing his daily workouts and went to UCF's drive-up COVID-19 testing site. The next day, Milton learn ed his test was negative and he resumed workouts after his fever and other symptoms subsided. "I would have felt bad if I was around people and was sick and the possibility of our physical therapy having to get quarantined because of me," Milton told ESP N.UCF is among the schools expected to resume workouts after the NCAA cleared schools to conduct voluntary workouts when the activities are allowed under local and state rules. Milton said the Knights who are recovering from injuries and were exem pt from stay-at-home orders get their temperatures checked when they arrive on campus daily, wear masks during weight room workouts, and maintain distance between each other. In addition, all equipment is sanitized after it is used. He also has worked ou t on outdoor fields with current and former UCF football players, wowing fans by dropping deep passes to receivers. None of the players were wearing masks in the videos shared on social media. - Orlando Sentinel
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Injured UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton said Thursday there is a 50-50 chance he'll be able to play football again during the 2020 season. With his teammates scattered across the country in their homes waiting out the coronavirus outbreak, Milton is stil l in Orlando rehabbing his knee with the UCF athletic training staff. His progress captured has been highlighted during social media posts, including time he has spent wearing a mask and working in the team's weight room with teammate Brandon Moore, who is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered during the Knights' 2019 season opener."It's still my goal and I go to see my surgeon in June and I'll know a lot at that point," Milton said of his push to play during the upcoming football season. "The r eason I set that goal is because I want to approach my rehab every day with the idea that I would be ready to go for fall camp and be a go for North Carolina in our first game. If I'm not approaching it that way then I feel like I would be missing days i n therapy and not working as hard as I can. "That's why I set that goal and I hope to reach that and if I don't, it is what it is and I'll just keep knocking block-by-block." - Orlando Sentinel
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McKenzie Milton continues rehabbing the career-threatening knee injury he suffered in the regular-season finale in 2018. Milton's progress is stunning considering the severity of the injury. He even participated in spring practice - albeit on a limited b asis - before workouts were halted by the coronavirus outbreak. A return date is still up in the air. - Orlando Sentinel
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McKenzie Milton was tired, fatigued and, given the import of the occasion, maybe, a little jubilant, too. For the first time in the 15 months since the University of Central Florida quarterback was carted off the field on a stretcher in the final regular -season game of the Knights' 2018 football season, Milton was jogging again. "It was hard, I got tired fast. I definitely hadn't felt that way in a long time, so it was good," he said about a modest jog at the Knights' athletic training facility in Orlan do two weeks ago. For the Mililani High graduate, it is a journey best measured not in how far he went that day but in how far he has come since his right leg was left painfully contorted by a hit from a University of South Florida defender.Back t hen, as they rushed him to a hospital, there were concerns whether the player who had led the Knights to a 23-game winning streak would even be able to keep his right leg from amputation, much less jog unaided again after suffering torn ligaments, a disl ocated knee, a severed artery and nerve damage. But there he was Wednesday on Twitter in a brace, planting on the surgically repaired right leg and flinging passes on the practice field to a distant receiver again, an exercise once routine but now celebr ated as a hard-earned milestone. "It felt good, the muscle memory was coming back fairly quickly," Milton said. It was the lower half of the body that took some time to get reacquainted. - Honolulu Advertiser
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Quarterback McKenzie Milton, his surgically repaired right leg encased in a brace, has returned to the practice field for the University of Central Florida football team, firing passes at the start of spring practice. Video of the Mililani High graduate planting the right leg and throwing passes in Orlando, Fla., was posted on the team's Twitter account with the notation, "Progress every day. #10hana," and quickly drew more than 400 comments Wednesday.Milton was a two-time American Athletic Confe rence Offensive Player of the Year when he suffered a gruesome injury to his right knee after being hit in the Nov. 23, 2018 regular-season finale against South Florida. Milton tore his lateral collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament, disloca ted his knee, severed an artery and suffered nerve damage. Initially, there was concern the leg might have to be amputated. Milton underwent several surgeries and months of physical therapy. He continues the rehabilitation process, the school said. - Hon olulu Advertiser
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Whether UCF can keep it up without Milton's magical playmaking is one of the most intriguing stories of the upcoming season. But make no mistake, the guy everyone around Central Florida football calls KZ will contribute to the Knights' next chapter. "He' s going to take this year as a coaching role. Absolutely," second-year UCF coach Josh Heupel said. "And so working fundamentals with our quarterbacks during the offseason. Kind of being in charge of that. Approaching it as a coach in his preparation. He' ll be a part of game planning. I fully expect him to bring ideas to the table, too. He's not going to sit there and not do that. He did that at the end of last year in the conference championship and bowl games. He's going to be a critical part."M ilton has made huge strides since a low, but legal hit by USF defensive back Mazzi Wilkins the day after Thanksgiving sent him into emergency surgery to repair artery damage that could have cost him his leg. Milton got off crutches in April and now wears a thigh-to-calf black brace that supports his tibia while ligaments heal. "Maybe at first it was uncomfortable, but I'm used to it now. It's like a part of me," Milton said in June. - AP College football
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