Well, Carson Beck doesn’t wear rose-tinted glasses; he stares reality dead in the eye and keeps fighting. Recent months have been brutal: a disappointing season, a torn UCL ending his campaign, a head-turning transfer move, a painful breakup, and even a car theft nightmare. Yet, the 23-year-old never hit the brakes, pushing through adversity. Mario Cristobal had his back the whole time, always giving props for his hard work in the spring, even though he wasn’t throwing. But those tough times are in the rearview now, and he’s ready to make some noise, just on the golf course this time. And his sister Kylie Beck? She’s absolutely delighted.
Now, the last time we saw Carson Beck, he was a Bulldog handling the ball to Trevor Etienne, who ran it in for the game-winning touchdown in the SEC Championship Game. But then his right elbow injury kept him on the sidelines for the entire spring. Looks like that’s not a concern anymore….
Now, who would have thought that we all would see him straight up on a golf course hitting big shots? Even his old Bulldog receivers were impressed, with Colbie Young dropping a “Dammm” and Dillon Bell saying “okay coo.” And you know his sister Kylie Beck is his biggest fan, totally gushing over his swing on his IG story with a simple 2-word praise: “Nice swing.”
If you know, you know Carson Beck’s love of golf runs deeper than a weekend hobby. His NIL deals are racking up like trophies, and his latest partnership is with The Players’ Lounge. That’s a deal he signed last year, including a custom club fitting at PXG in Buckhead. Beck’s been a familiar face in The Players’ Lounge’s videos and interviews for over a year. This golf deal isn’t just boosting his NIL portfolio; it’s a perfect brand match, showcasing his on-field precision and his off-field style.
Well, hold your horses, as Mario Cristobal’s prized weapon is not just back on the field for fun, but he’s actually recovered from his UCL injury. Yes, that’s right. “He’s good to go,” Cristobal told ESPN, giving Beck’s injury update. “He’s exceeding every benchmark.” That’s just half of it. Mario Cristobal also added that Carson Beck has been throwing for three weeks after missing out on the entire spring practice.
But let’s not sleep on that, as it was a part of his rehab. He is yet to throw to Miami’s wideouts in a proper way, and that’s going to happen pretty soon. “The good part is, as our PLP—our player-led practices—come up, he’s going to be fully cleared for all of those, so he’ll have the opportunity to have about 16 of those before we even head into fall camp,” Cristobal told the media after concluding spring practices. “Not to mention going on his own with the players. So there’s a lot of opportunity coming up. He certainly took advantage of whatever he could mentally; the physical part begins on Monday. So we’re excited for that.” While things are looking good, the pressure is also simultaneously cranking up on Carson Beck.
Carson Beck’s future with Miami faces a tough warning
Miami almost made it last season. A single stop, a single play—that’s all they needed for the playoffs. Instead, the Hurricanes choked late, like a tourist lost on Calle Ocho. At 9-0, everyone thought “The U” was back. Cam Ward shredded defenses, the offense was explosive, and South Florida went wild. But the dream died quickly. Three crushing losses in four weeks, including a collapse at Syracuse, ended their run. Cristobal’s response? A $4 million contract for Carson Beck.
Look, Cam Ward delivered every week. He was unstoppable—hitting every target, piling up points, and leading Miami to nine straight wins. The offense averaged 43.9 points, a national best. No one blamed him. The collapse stemmed from the defense. Miami’s defense disappeared when it mattered most. They allowed 25.3 points per game on average (68th nationally), but in crunch time? The team fell pretty hard.
Remember their game against Georgia Tech? Mario Cristobal’s team gave up 28 points. And the same misery continued against Syracuse, giving up 42 points. Then, Iowa State routed Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, leaving Mario Cristobal with a 10-2 record and watching the CFP from home. All that momentum vanished due to a porous defense. And that’s not the kind of risk Cristobal should take with Carson Beck.
As Josh Pate called it straight, saying, “Carson Beck at his best is good enough to take Miami to the playoff—if the other side of the ball fulfills its end of the bargain. And that’s where you should be in Year Four under Mario Cristobal, who’s a guy who’s known for accumulating talent—which they’ve been doing.” But here’s the kicker. Pate didn’t just stop there….
“They haven’t had their arrival moment, like on the big major scene. They almost had it last year. Defense wasn’t good enough. It let them down.” Now, Mario Cristobal is betting on Beck. But let’s not forget Carson Beck’s Georgia tenure had flaws with 12 interceptions, but then his struggles were also the result of their weak offensive line and inconsistent receivers, which even led the nation with 36 drops. Now, in Coral Gables, he gets a fresh start, but if the defensive potholes still exist, things might turn real ugly for both Cristobal and Carson Beck.
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