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GAME 12 - NOV. 29, 2008MIAMI VS. NC STATE2008 GAME NOTESTALLYING TACKLESBelow is a list of UM’s career tackle leaders (through11/23) who are active this season (minimum ninetackles):Glenn Cook (Sr.) 187Anthony Reddick (Sr.) 172Darryl Sharpton (Jr.) 158Eric Moncur (Sr.) 108Romeo Davis (Sr.) 99Colin McCarthy (Jr.) 97Lovon Ponder (Sr.) 95Randy Phillips (Sr.) 77Dwayne Hendricks (Sr.) 76Sean Spence (Fr.) 75Antonio Dixon (Sr.) 71Chavez Grant (Jr.) 70Bruce Johnson (Sr.) 69Spencer Adkins (Sr.) 65Joe Joseph (Jr.) 57Steven Wesley (So.) 53Carlos Armour (Sr.) 45Allen Bailey (So.) 39Adewale Ojomo (R-Fr.) 30JoJo Nicolas (So.) 31Marcus Robinson (Fr.) 24Brandon Harris (Fr.) 22Marcus Forston (Fr.) 20DeMarcus Van Dyke (So.) 18Micanor Regis (Fr.) 16Ryan Hill (Jr.) 12MORE RECEIVERSWith the losses of wide receivers Darnell Jenkins (619 rec. yards) and Lance Leggett (238), UM returnsonly 25 percent of its receiving yards from 2007 (499 of 2,034). Sam Shields, Kayne Farquharson, LeonardHankerson and Khalil Jones are the only four recievers on the roster who had caught a collegiate passheading into this season, with Shields (847 career recieving yards) as the only one with more than 100career yards coming into 2008 (former WR Ryan Hill - 182 career receiving yards - is now playing safety).Joining Shields, Farquharson, Hankerson and Jones is a talented freshman class, including AldariusJohnson, Travis Benjamin, Laron Byrd, Thearon Collier and Davon Johnson.While only seven UM wide receivers caught a pass in 2007, the Hurricanes have surpassed that markby three this year. Johnson leads the team in catches (30) and yards (321), while Benjamin is averaging ateam-best 17.2 yards per reception.YOUNG’S EARLY INFLUENCENew defensive coordinator Bill Young has the UM defense playing well through 11 games in 2008.Traditionally known for having one of the most athletically talented defenses nationally, Miami appears tobe regaining some of its success Hurricanes’ fans have become accustomed to the last three decades.Through 11 games this season, the Hurricanes rank 20th nationally in total defense (304.55 ypg), 8th inpassing defense (164.73 ypg) and 57th in rushing defense (139.82 ypg). The Hurricanes also rank 27thnationally in tackles for losses (6.64 pg) and 20th in first downs allowed per game (16.18). The ‘Canes, after holding Charleston Southern to just 126 total yards of offense in the opener, shut downthe fifth-ranked Gators’ ground attack in Gainesville, holding 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow andthe UF running game to just 89 rushing yards on 27 carries (3.29 ypc). In fact, the Miami defense held astrong Gators offense to just 18.85 yards per drive on UF’s first seven drives of the contest.Against A&M, the Aggies gained just 87 yards on 35 carries for an average of 2.5 yards per carry.Versus UNC on Sept. 27, the Hurricanes held the Tar Heels to just 35 yards on 33 carries (1.1 ypc).UNC RB Greg Little, who was averaging 60 yards rushing per game coming in, was held to just 38 yardswhile back-ups Ryan Houston and Shaun Draughn were held to just 18 and 13 yards respectively.UM’s passing defense had a strong game against rival FSU on Oct. 4, collecting two interceptions whileholding the Seminoles to just 159 yards through the air.Versus UCF, the UM defense held the Knights to just 78 yards of total offense and sacked the UCF quarterbacksfive times.Against Duke, Miami’s defense forced the Blue Devils into seven punts, and held them to just six thirddown conversions on 17 attempts.The ‘Canes held Wake Forest - the ACC’s top-passing offense at the time - to just 57 yards passing thispast weekend.In Charlottesville, UM held one of the ACC’s top ground games in check, holding the Cavs to 71 rushingyards on 23 attempts.Two weeks ago against Virginia Tech, Miami held Hokie running back Darren Evans to just 43 yards on17 carries. The Hurricanes also tallied a season-high six sacks against Virginia Tech.TRUE FRESHMEN ON TAPAccording to available information, Jacory Harris was the first TRUE freshman to start at quarterback ina season opener for the University of Miami in his collegiate debut versus Charleston Southern. Miami has33 newcomers on its squad this season with a 2008 recruiting class ranked No. 1 in the country byESPN.com. Of the 100 total players on the roster, the Hurricanes list 40 freshmen - 31 true freshmen andnine redshirt freshmen. Three true freshmen started for Miami in the season-opener in Harris, wide receiverAldarius Johnson and defensive end Marcus Robinson.Overall, 21 true freshmen played in the season-opening game: Harris, Robinson, Aldarius Johnson(WR), Thearon Collier (WR), Jordan Futch (LB), Kendal Thompkins (WR), Laron Byrd (WR), TravisBenjamin (WR), Davon Johnson (WR), Andrew Smith (DL), Marcus Forston (DL), Gavin Hardin (DL),Brandon Harris (DB), Vaughn Telemaque (DB), Sean Spence (LB), Jeremy Lewis (DL), Joe Wylie (DB),Arthur Brown (LB), Micanor Regis (DL), John Calhoun (FB) and Cannon Smith (QB).1983 NATIONAL CHAMPS HONOREDThe 1983 National Championship Miami Hurricanes were honored at haltime of the Wake Forest game,25 years after the team beat Nebraska, 31-30, in the Orange Bowl to secure Miami’s first national championshipin school history. Members of the 1983 squad were hand to be recognized at midfield at DolphinStadium. Tony Griffin, Stephen Moser, David Heffernan, Alvin Ward, Jack Fernandez, Todd Stanish, AlbertBentley, Juan Comendeiro, Darrin McMurray, Ken Sisk, Julio Cortes, Selwyn Brown, Kenny Calhoun, GlennDennison, Mark Seelig, Darryl Oliver, Rodney Bellinger, Stuart Schnellenberger, Kyle Vanderwende, DougMcFadden, Lenny Moore, Daniel Stubbs, John Ungham, and Rick Cochran represented the team duringthe Oct. 25 recognition ceremony.PAGE 14MIAMI FOOTBALL GAME NOTES
GAME 12 - NOV. 29, 2008MIAMI VS. NC STATE2008 GAME NOTESUM IN THE POLLSIn 2007, the Miami Hurricanes were not ranked ineither preseason poll (AP and USA Today/Coaches)for the first time since 1998. The Hurricanes openedthe 2008 season as an unranked team and returnedto the Top 25 last week. This week, the ‘Canes arereceiving votes in the AP poll.Here’s how Miami has ranked in the AP preseasonand final polls since 1983 (24 seasons):Year Preseason Final2008 UR ?2007 UR UR2006 12 UR2005 9 172004 6 112003 3 52002 1 22001 2 12000 5 21999 12 151998 UR 201997 14 UR1996 11 141995 12 201994 6 61993 4 UR1992 1 31991 3 11990 1 31989 3 11988 6 21987 10 11986 3 21985 UR 91984 10 181983 UR 1FOX IN THE FLATMiami’s anchor on the offensive line - left tackle Jason Fox - is one of a number of players on the UMroster that played multiple positions in high school. Fox, who stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 307 pounds,was recruited as an offensive lineman but also spent time as a tight end during his prep playing days.His versatility was on display late in the Florida State game when, after quarterback Robert Marve rolledright, Fox slid back behind Marve on the left side, caught a backwards pass, and ran it in for a five-yardtouchdown.HOPING FOR FRESHMAN DEJA VURedshirt freshman quarterback Robert Marve will make his 10th career start against the Wolfpack onSaturday while true freshman Jacory Harris will serve as Marve’s back-up and play at some point duringthe contest. When Harris started UM’s opener aginst Charleston Southern on Aug. 28, it marked thefirst time since the 1983 season that a freshman started the first game of the season. Redshirt freshmanBernie Kosar started the 1983 opener at Florida and finished his first collegiate game 24-of-45 for 223yards and three interceptions as UF beat UM, 28-3, on Sept. 13, 1983 in Gainesville. Miami would goon to finish 11-1 on the season, winning its first national title.UM Starting Quarterbacks In Season Openers2008 – Jacory Harris (Fr.), vs. Charleston Southern (8/28)2007 – Kirby Freeman (Jr.), vs. Marshall (9/1)2006 – Kyle Wright (Jr.), vs. Florida State (9/4)2005 – Kyle Wright (So.), at Florida State (9/5)2004 – Brock Berlin (Sr.), vs. Florida State (9/10)2003 – Brock Berlin (Jr.), at Louisiana Tech (8/28)2002 – Ken Dorsey (Sr.), vs. Florida A&M (8/31)2001 – Ken Dorsey (Jr.), at Penn State (9/1)2000 – Ken Dorsey (So.), vs. McNeese State (8/31)1999 – Kenny Kelly (So.), vs. Ohio State (8/29)1998 – Scott Covington (Sr.), vs. East Tennessee State (9/5)1997 – Ryan Clement (Sr.), at Baylor (8/30)1996 – Ryan Clement (Jr.), at Memphis (8/31)1995 – Ryan Collins (Sr.), at UCLA (9/2)1994 – Frank Costa (Sr.), vs. Georgia Southern (9/3)1993 – Frank Costa (Jr.), at Boston College (9/4)1992 – Gino Torretta (Sr.), at Iowa (9/5)1991 – Gino Torretta (Jr.), at Arkansas (8/31)1990 – Craig Erickson (Sr.), at BYU (9/8)1989 – Craig Erickson (Jr.). at Wisconsin (9/9)1988 – Steve Walsh (Jr.), vs. Florida State (9/3)1987 – Steve Walsh (So.), vs. Florida (9/5)1986 – Vinny Testaverde (Sr.), at South Carolina (8/30)1985 – Vinny Testaverde (Jr.), vs. Florida (9/7)1984 – Bernie Kosar (So.), vs. Auburn (8/27)1983 – Bernie Kosar (Fr.), at Florida (9/4)FIRST IMPRESSIONSUCF was the 151st different team Miami has played in its 82 seasons of football. The Hurricanes are93-56-2 (.623) in first-ever meetings with their opponents, including 10 straight wins in inaugural meetingswith teams.Since 1991, the Hurricanes are 15-1 in their first meetings with schools and have outscored those 16opponents by an average of 38.7 to 10.9.PAGE 15First Games Since 1991Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School . . . . . . . . .Result Score2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UCF . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 20-142008 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 52-72007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 31-32006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida International . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 35-02005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 27-72002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 48-142001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy State . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 38-72000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McNeese State . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 61-141997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arkansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 47-101996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 31-211994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 20-381994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Arizona State . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 47-101993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rutgers . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 31-171991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 36-91991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Long Beach State . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 55-01991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 40-3Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-1 619-174MIAMI FOOTBALL GAME NOTES
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