Took a while, but James Quick may have arrived.
Quick was not a quick study, making only six catches and some memorable drops during a disappointing freshman year last season. Disappointing because he was a five-star recruit, an elite propect, expected to be an immediate threat.
Flash forward to the fourth game of his sophomore season, a week after he was involved in a muffed punt that led to Louisville’s only loss this season.
Fortunately for the Cardinals, Quick had a career day against Florida International, with seven catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He added 61 yards on seven punt returns for a total of 235 yards for the game.
Quick couldn’t have chosen a better time to emerge. Despite the 34 points on the University of Louisville’s side of the scoreboard, the offense was struggling, managing only 12 yards rushing and 324 yards passing. He wants the ball, demands it, and he’s going to be seeing a lot of more of it this season.
His highlight video against FIU, courtesy of the ACC: