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Offensive coordinator Liam Coen knows North Carolina State transfer Devin Leary is going to be his starting quarterback next season. However, he’s still trying to determine if Kaiya Sheron, Destin Wade or Deuce Hogan will be the backup quarterback.
“It’s huge for one of those guys to step up. I have a familiarity with Kaiya (who was at UK in 2021 when Coen was previously at Kentucky). He knows some things we are doing but how do you react in those situations,” Coen said.
“Kaiya, I know he can execute the offense. Now I am seeing Destin and Deuce in competition with the second group. Destin did a nice job at the end of the scrimmage. He gave us life with some throws he made and decisions he made. I was really happy with the way Destin did that.”
Coen said he’s constantly on Sheron about his demeanor and becoming more outgoing.
“I want him to have a little bit more gumption. Show these guys you can be the guy with your demeanor,” Coen said. “Sometimes perception can be reality. I want him just to have that confidence to develop as a leader so guys want to play for him.
“The backup quarterback, you need one guy to show the players and coaches you can trust him.”
