We're coming down the final stretch of the season. As we enter November we still have a chance to win the division, which is pretty remarkable since we are 4-4. Good news for us is the game is on a Thursday night. We do pretty well on Thursday night games. Bad news is, so does Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech has the same record as us, as they are abnormally awful this year. A win sets us up to do something that hasn't happened in school history, or if you believe rumors, allows us the opportunity to get past our impending sanctions quicker. Either way this game is important.
Where: Joe Robbie/Pro Player/Dolphins/Dolphin/LandShark/Sun Life Stadium
Who: Virginia Tech (4-4) vs. Miami Hurricanes (4-4)
When: 7:30pm/et
How: TV - ESPN
4 storylines for UM in this game:
1. I can haz a running game?
2. Will Dallas Crawford have any impact on this game?
3. Can Morris recapture the form he had earlier in the season?
4. Can the defense prevent Logan Thomas from having a repeat performance from last year?
After two weeks of Morris putting up unlimited passing yards, teams (starting with Notre Dame) have figured out how to prevent us from hitting big plays. That's why we need to be more productive in the running game.
Yikes. For those who don't realize why people are upset with Fisch for not running more when the team is in the redzone, the above stat is why.
Eduardo Clements seems to have suffered the same mystery injury that plagued Marcus Forston and Ramon Buchanon. This allowed Dallas Crawford to crack the depth chart for the first time. Golden talked him up for having good practices the past few weeks. We'll see if he does anything of note or if he's just another Greentree All-American.
I don't know if I can bear the thought of that glorified TE Virginia Tech has under center having another near perfect performance against us.
Last time they met: October 8, 2011. Virginia Tech won 38-35
[video=youtube;GqP8bXywFhI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqP8bXywFhI[/video]
So thankful that Spooner had the good sense to cut it off after Miller's TD run. SMH...disappointment thy name is Dorito.
What people were saying during the subsequent meltdown:
We weren't around for this game last year, so I once again turned to CanesOverHere for reference.
DaveCokerstadt said:
He may be on to something. After all, the defense is so bad it's like they're trying to suck.
Know your enemy: Gobbler Country
What they're saying:
chicagomaroon said:
Gif that sums up the bolded portions:
1. The season is on the line, no big deal
2. Tyriq McCord rushing to gain experience
3. Olsen Pierre might end up being our best DT on this team.
Lucifer is a pretty bad-*** nickname. Hopefully his play backs up a nickname like that.
1. Virginia Tech hasn't won away from Blacksburg this year.
2. Virginia Tech's struggling offense hopes to pounce on our ****** defense.
3. Logan Thomas LOL's at our home field advantage
Anyone jammed up about Logan Thomas' comments better be at the game screaming their asses off. Otherwise don't bother complaining.
Favorite Virginia Tech related Image, Photoshop, or Gif:
That'll do Nate...that'll do.
Extremities/Suspensions/Funerals:
Injuries:
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[TD="colspan: 7"] Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Next game: Virginia Tech at Miami (FL) on 11/01
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[TD="width: 13%"]Player Name[/TD]
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[TD="width: 10%"]Status[/TD]
[TD="width: 11%"]Injury[/TD]
[TD="width: 53%"]Notes[/TD]
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[TD]10/30[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Curtis Porter[/TD]
[TD]DT[/TD]
[TD]Questionable[/TD]
[TD]Appendix[/TD]
[TD]Porter has yet to play this season as he is still recuperating from an appendectomy. The junior missed 10 games last season due to injury. There is no timetable for when he will return.[/TD]
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[TD]10/28[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Eduardo Clements[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Undisclosed[/TD]
[TD]Backup running back Eduardo Clements is out for the year with an undisclosed injury. He played in seven games this season carrying the ball 16 times for 70 yards and two touchdowns.[/TD]
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[TD]10/25[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Kelvin Cain[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Personal[/TD]
[TD]Upperclassmen Kelvin Cain has reportedly left the team, though there are conflicting reports on whether this was voluntary or not. Cain had 11 tackles on the year, including one sack.[/TD]
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[TD]10/19[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Ben Jones[/TD]
[TD]OL[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Foot[/TD]
[TD]Reserve offensive lineman Ben Jones missed the game against North Carolina and is now out for the year.[/TD]
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[TD]10/02[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Jermaine Johnson[/TD]
[TD]OL[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Personal[/TD]
[TD]Jermaine Johnson has not been with the team for a few weeks now due to personal reasons and there is no timetable for when he'll be back.[/TD]
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[TD]09/23[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Malcom Lewis[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD] Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Ankle[/TD]
[TD]Freshman wideout Malcom Lewis went down with a dislocated ankle on Saturday against Georgia Tech. He is out for the year. He caught 8 passes for 73 yards and one touchdown this season before the injury.[/TD]
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[TD]09/19[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Sean McNally[/TD]
[TD]LS[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Undisclosed[/TD]
[TD]Junior Sean McNally is expected to miss the remainder of the season with an undisclosed injury.[/TD]
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[TD]09/09[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Ramon Buchanan[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Knee[/TD]
[TD]Buchanan will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury he suffered during the Kansas State game. The fifth-year senior was also injured last season after starting only 4 games.[/TD]
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Injuries:
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[TD="colspan: 7"] Virginia Tech Hokies
Next game: Virginia Tech at Miami (FL) on 11/01
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[TD="width: 11%"]Injury[/TD]
[TD="width: 53%"]Notes[/TD]
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[TD]10/31[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Caleb Farris[/TD]
[TD]C[/TD]
[TD]Probable[/TD]
[TD]Ankle[/TD]
[TD]Reserve center Caleb Farris has been upgraded to probable for the game against Miami Thursday.[/TD]
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[TD]10/29[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Joshua Stanford[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Knee[/TD]
[TD]Reserve wideout Josh Stanford is out for the year with a knee injury.[/TD]
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[TD]10/29[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Riley Beiro[/TD]
[TD]S[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Shoulder[/TD]
[TD]Backup safety Riley Beiro is out for the year with a shoulder injury. He had one tackle in six games played.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]10/29[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Christian Reeves[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]Questionable[/TD]
[TD]Hamstring[/TD]
[TD]Backup wide receiver Christian Reeves is questionable after missing the game against Duke due to a hamstring injury. He has only one catch for six yards all season.[/TD]
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[TD]10/29[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Andrew Miller[/TD]
[TD]C[/TD]
[TD]Out For Year[/TD]
[TD]Ankle[/TD]
[TD]Starting center Andrew Miller went down last Saturday with a fractured ankle. He is out for the year, Michael Via moved over to center when Miller went down.[/TD]
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[TD]10/29[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Eric Martin[/TD]
[TD]TE[/TD]
[TD]Questionable[/TD]
[TD]Shoulder[/TD]
[TD]Starting tight end Eric Martin is questionable after missing the game against Duke due to a shoulder injury. He has caught three passes for 16 yards and one touchdown on the season.[/TD]
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Gameday Character:
We've lost 3 games in a row, and 3 in a row to Virginia Tech.
To break trends like these we're going to have to consult with a madman to get things fixed.
Bow Bow
Lets Go Canes!
