College Football Week In Review: Week 4

With week four now in the record books, we once again take a look back at the games that mattered most to your Miami Hurricanes.  We will take a quick peak at each team on Miami's schedule, every team in the ACC and the top 25 ranked teams' wins and losses that may have an impact on the Hurricanes' poll rankings, BCS ratings and bowl possibilities. 

Here is week four of college football in review:

This week in the Top 25

Hurricane fans everywhere are still waiting for one of those infamous "Upset Weekends" that happen every college football season.  In week one we saw four of the top 25 teams lose, in week two six teams lost, in week three two top 25 teams lost and in week four there were five Top 25 losers. 

On Saturday #7 Texas, #10 Arkansas, #12 South Carolina, #22 West Virginia and #24 Oregon State all lost.  Not exactly what UM fans had wished for, but still we expect to see some movement in and around the Top 25. 

The shocker of the week was unranked UCLA scoring their second consecutive upset over a team from Texas (they beat #23 Houston last week) in their HUGE upset of #7 Longhorns in Austin.  So, for the second straight week long-time Canespacer and part-time Bruin fan AngryCane is a happy camper!

There will be no changes at the top as #1 Alabama, #2 Ohio State, #3 Boise State, #4 TCU and #5 Oregon all won their games. 

The Crimson Tide came from behind to beat Arkansas 24-20 courtesy of Razorback QB Ryan "somebody hit him in the head with a" Mallett (who according to blogger pbcfr13) channeled his inner Jacory Harris and tossed three INTs to the team from Alabama.  

The #2 Buckeyes decided to bully and then play the choking game with Eastern Michigan.  Things did not turn out well for the Eagles as they fell into submission and then tapped out to the tune of 73-20.  Of course no college football fan would ever acuse OSU Head Coach Jim "The Sweater Vest" Tressel of running up the score unless of course he actually did.  He did.

The third ranked BSU Broncos dispatched of Oregon State 37-24 on the blue turf, the fourth ranked TCU Horned Frogs laid hands on Southern Methodist 41-24, and the Oregon Ducks put on yet another offensive display while tail wagging Dennis Erickson and Arizona State 42-31.

This week in the ACC

Week four finds the ACC regaining some of that lost credibility after a terrible start to the 2010 season.  The conference went 4-1 in inter-conference games in week four which should gain the ACC a smattering of positive attention and a smidgeon of respectability on the National level. 

Only four of the 12 ACC teams lost their games this week and three were to other ACC teams in head-to-head match-ups as several teams began conference play. 

The biggest game in terms of National attention was #19 Miami going on the road to play against Big East representative Pittsburgh and their head coach Dave "The Mustache" Wannstedt.  The Hurricanes represented the ACC well and played good enough to win by 28 points over the out-classed Panthers by the final score of 31-3.

Also in the Army ambushed Duke 35-21, FSU shutout Wake 31-0 and Virginia Tech blanked Boston College 19-0.  The Yellow Jackets of GT lost to NCST 45-28 while Butch Davis and UNC came from behind to beat Greg Schiano and Rutgers 17-14.  Maryland beat former Hurricane Mario Cristobal and FIU 42-28.

In summary, Wake Forest, GT and BC lost ACC conference games and Duke lost the only out of conference game against Army.

As we warned you last week, don't look now but N.C. State may be getting their groove back (did they ever have one?).  They looked impressive behind QB Russell Wilson and whipped Georgia Tech on ESPN in front of a National audience by the score of 45-28.

Next week it is up to Miami to go on the road for the third straight week as the Hurricanes travel to Clemson to play the Tigers at noon on ESPN2.  Canespace will be at the game and hope to see you there!

Miami and NC State are the only ACC teams that are ranked in the Top 25 going into week 5.    

Teams on the UM Schedule

Four teams teams on the UM schedule lost games in week four.  The results and scores for UM opponents this season from Week 4 are as follows (teams UM will face are in bold):

• FAMU (2-2) lost to Tennessee State 29-18.
• Ohio State (4-0) beat E. Michigan 73-20.
• Pittsburgh (1-2) lost to Miami 31-3 on Thursday. 
• Clemson (2-1) did not play. 
• Florida State (3-1) beat Wake Forest 31-0.
• Duke (1-3) lost to Army 35-21.
• UNC (1-2) beat Rutgers 17-14.
• Virginia (2-1) beat VMI 48-7. 
• Maryland(3-1) beat FIU 42-28. 
• Georgia Tech (2-2) lost to NCST 34-24.
• Virginia Tech (2-2) beat Boston College 19-0.
• South Florida (2-1) beat Western Kentucky 24-10. 

Join us here each week for "The Short List" on Saturday mornings and for the "College Football Week In Review" on Sunday nights. 

As for next week's game in Clemson: Go Canes, beat the Tigers!

Comments

[BEERicane]

First

[BEERicane]

Heading to the Fins-Jets game. Got some sideline passes. BOOYEAH!

Go Fins!

[Canez1]

Alph I am right there with ya bro.

ACC gangstas.... sure

Elite team atleast in the NC picture on the regular like we should be with this much talent.... not so much.

For all of those that just got off the short bus, if the constant barrage of pics, poor execution and undisciplined play was a one game anomaly we could all deal with that. It happens. These are ongoing issues for years now so it warrants some major concern.

Big Game Blandy and his chosen one Japicky aka Jastarey aka Jatooskinnytotakeasacky just aren't that dynamic duo we all thought they would be. It's ok.

I am going to take the low road and blame it on TB3 tho. Sounds reasonable.

Sheep away and let the coaches coach, right.

It is what it is.

Ain't it refreshing to hear Mack Brown take it on the chin for that debacle and put the whole thing on he and his entire coaching staff. How refreshing.

I'm out. Dental reasons.....

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Sarasota 'cane]

Damn Canez1, what's your suggestion? If you think UM is "doomed" until they fire Randy and get a new QB, why bother watching or posting? Seriously, why waste your time?

There's a lot to be grateful for on this team!

Go 'canes!

[roachcane77]

After a big time lost against unranked
UCLA (2-2) do you think no.7 Texas (3-1) will be ranked behind the Canes (2-1) in the polls tomorrow???

Posted by: Montreal-Cane | September 25, 2010 at 07:59 PM

...Nope.

Posted by: roachcane77 | September 25, 2010 at 08:01 PM

I guess they did roachcane77.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | September 26, 2010 at 03:36 PM

AP poll-yes... USA poll-no.

I guess I was half-right & half-wrong Montreal... ;)

[roachcane77]

Nice breakdown on the blog Soup!

[SOUP]

canesteeler's presence in Death Valley will certainly stack the deck against us winning the game, but I'm looking forward to seeing him and his son again anyway.

Posted by: solarcane | September 26, 2010 at 02:56 PM

I FORGOT ALL ABOUT THAT!

Uh, Canesteeler about those Clemson tickets...I can't seem to find them.

LOL

[SOUP]

So Canez1....stop beatin' around the bush and tell us how U REALLY feel? ;-)

Canez1 and Alpharetta becoming best buddies and sailing off into the sunset together. Kinda romantic don't U think?

[SOUP]

Nice breakdown on the blog Soup!

Posted by: roachcane77 | September 26, 2010 at 05:14 PM

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

[solarcane]

This is for everybody driving through Georgia-South Carolina to Clemson.

Zac Brown Band, Shes A Big Fat Bich
( she sweats grits)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ2XnGxi1eU&feature=related

Six, ungar, skool,
you guys will grin while you whistle this at work Monday.

[darCANEgel]

I hate re-posting but this is so worthy. Canechic...respect:

"Hey I have an idea let's just fire all the coaches and let the kids lead the team. All these presumptions and assessments we fans place on the teams is so inane. What do we really know? Does any one of us really know what it is like to be a head coach of 50 some odd brain dead boys? And they are all brain dead if you don't believe me ask Bill Cosby.

Petrino had no more control over his QB picks than did Saban....Come on Man! Dennis Erickson's fault Threet throws 5 and right at the guys in white? Come on Man!"

Posted by: canechic | September 26, 2010 at 04:01 PM

---

I do love when programs like Tejas LOSE ---
with all those great facilities --- training and weight rooms --- oh, and donor MONEY...

Head's up, prima donna recruits: THEY STILL CAN AND WILL LOSE!

Meanwhile...back at Hecht...
we got the CANES FAMILY...and nuthing but dem CANES!
NO ONE can buy that for any price!

Gonna be a great week, Legion.

To those who are going to the game --- youre in for a real treat...

c-a-n-e-s
CANES!

[canechic]

Thanks darCanegel!

[MaryLouAlumni]

Isn't Clemson Stadium called Death Valley? Or am I mistaken. This win will help the boys with their confidence. Remember it is what it is. I live in Michigan with the Detroit Lions, so I am proud of the Canes week in and week out.

[WindyCane1]

Canes favored by 3 over Clemson.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas/

[canechic]

Hi Mary Lou- I was hoping the Lions could get it done today :(

[darCANEgel]

Always, hermana --
you rock, caneschic
---
FYI

http://www.tigernet.com/

GO CANES!

[WindyCane1]

ESPN 2010 Bowl Projections - Week 4
BOWL (MATCHUP)

Discover Orange (CS vs. BCS)

Mark Schlabach
Miami (FL) vs. Stanford

Andrea Adelson
Miami (FL) vs. Florida

Because the Canes are favored in Clemson, the Canes will likely be favored in each of their remaining 10 games going forward (provided they keep winning). If the Canes can win the games they are supposed to win, the Canes be in a BCS bowl and then and only then can they talk about a return to elite status.

[usagainstheworld]

Isn't Clemson Stadium called Death Valley? Or am I mistaken. This win will help the boys with their confidence. Remember it is what it is. I live in Michigan with the Detroit Lions, so I am proud of the Canes week in and week out.

Posted by: MaryLouAlumni | September 26, 2010 at 05:52 PM

maylou-- yes clemson's stadium is called death valley. i played there against them in '86 on opening day in front off 92,000 orange and white clad fans. can't wait for the orange and green to silence them next saturday.

[Hurri']

Mary,
Clemson's stadium is nicknamed Death Valley. It's real name is something Memorial Stadium, if I'm not mistaken.
LSU's stadium is also nicknamed Death Valley, but they sometimes will refer to it as DEAF Valley, in reference to the high noise level.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"If the Canes can win the games they are supposed to win, the Canes be in a BCS bowl and then and only then can they talk about a return to elite status.

Posted by: WindyCane1 | September 26, 2010 at 06:04 PM"

Those M'F'ERS! Let's dissect this tripe shall we? Then and only then they can talk about returning to elite status? Are these examples of, "elite," teams;

2004 Michigan, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech:
2005 Georgia, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida State:
2006 LSU, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Louisville, Wake Forest, Michigan:
2007 Hawaii, Georgia, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Virgina Tech, Illinois, (just for fun let's throw in the worst champ of recent history too) LS2lossPoo:
2008 Penn State, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, Texas, Ohio State, Alabama:
2009 Oregon, Iowa, Georgia Tech, TCU, Cincinnati

Some of them have large fanbases, some of them have a huge number of wins in their program's history, others are just here because they caught some breaks that year, none of them would get a moment's attention from me talking about how they were examples of an, "elite," team. Find a better definition putzes. One that actually can be used to accurately describe what you're talking about preferably.

[Hurri']

That was some good science, O&G in V.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Hurri', maybe they meant that an, "elite," team wins the games it's supposed to win? Oh, that can't be it either because then the 0-12 FIU team of 2006 could be considered elite by losing all of the games they weren't supposed to win anyway.

[TJL]

any word on the Clemson kickoff?

[NativeCane]

any word on the Clemson kickoff?

Posted by: TJL | September 26, 2010 at 07:18 PM

Noon

[solarcane]

dang

Malarkey and tripe used in the same week,

Outstanding!!

[solarcane]

Clemson game

Soup
solarcane
Hershycane
ms Hershycane
canesteeler & son ?
Aces and Canes?

others?

[TJL]

Thank U native, I like a noon kickoff at a venue like Clemson's the rednecks don't have enough time to get too sauced up, and maybe some will still be sporting a hangover and miss the game altogether

[Canez1]

Sota no doom and gloom my man. Just calling it like I see it.

I am not saying to fire or bench anyone. They are the best of what we have to work with.

It is what it is but regardless my love and support for this program will never be in question.

Plenty to cheer for and plenty to question. What else is new.

Sheep along if you would like. Your prerogative.

I choose to look at the facts, patterns and history to come to my own conclusions.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[sota cane]

Anybody kno who eli n bridewater are tryin to recruit? And chikillo?

[SOUP]

Solar...ad Ocala + Mrs. Ocala for Clemson. They are staying with The Goat but they are gaming with us. What is the deal with parking?

Canez1...I emailed bg1906 and we chatted briefly about "the situation" with the Canes. I was surprised to hear EVEN HIM saying some of the things you said, not quite in the same words but, U know what I'm sayin.

[G]

Solar, me and my fam will be there.

[G]

Soup, public parking is limited- Free public parking is very limited, however if you get there early enough (ie 8am) you can get a nice spot within walking distance (1/4 mile or so). There is also pay parking at the YMCA that has a shuttle to the stadium.

[Canez1]

Soup I know!

There are some really disturbing trends that have developed and keep creeping that really have ALOT of people concerned.

We can overcome them when we play lesser teams but in order for this team to take that next step that everyone is looking for these issues need to be corrected.

There is way too much talent on this team to just be 9-3 good.

IMO it all starts from the top.

We will see if these things can get straightened out as the season progresses but I have my doubts and history does not lie.

I Hope I am wrong for all of our sakes because nothing pains me more than to see my Canez look like azz.

GO PHINZ!!!

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Canez1]

Some disturbing offensive numbers.

http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?year=2010&org=415

Who would have thought the D was going to be our strength!

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[CGNC]

Camez1 - LOL you Had me rolling TOEPICK!!

[Canez1]

LOL CG!!!

TOEPICK!

Your texts during the game had me crackin up.

So true.... :(

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[solarcane]

Clemson game

Soup
solarcane
Hershycane
ms Hershycane
OcalaCane
ms OcalaCane
G & family
canesteeler & son ?
Aces and Canes?

[solarcane]

G thanks for that info.

Which end of the stadium is the YMCA parking on,
What other sides of the stadium do you suggest we park in if we get there around 11?

[SOUP]

Soup, public parking is limited- Free public parking is very limited, however if you get there early enough (ie 8am) you can get a nice spot within walking distance (1/4 mile or so). There is also pay parking at the YMCA that has a shuttle to the stadium.

Posted by: G | September 26, 2010 at 08:15 PM

Thank U sir!

[G]

Solar, Im guessin yall will be rollin in on hwy 123. If so you will take a left onto 93 going towards the stadium. The Y will be about a 1/4 mile on your right. Getting there at 11 will be hard pressed for "good" parkin. I would suggest the Y at that time. If you've never been to a Clemson game - all the good (close) parkin is reserved for IPTAY or (I Pay Two Players a Year). haha

[G]

Solar - correction on the above - u will take a right onto 93 off of hwy 123. Sorry.

[solarcane]

G
thanks brudda!!
I don't mind paying for parking and a shuttle from the Y.

I don't think we will be there around 8 AM to park up front. Maybe we can get in around 10.
The less time I actually spend in Clemson I look at as a plus.

Looking forward to meeting you and your family there.

[SOUP]

Soalr...we gots to roll EARLY.

I don't need no stress just parking to get into the game.

It's just like getting up to go bass fishing...we gots to go EARLY!

[G]

Likewise Solar, We have a small crew that plans on being there around 7:30-8, and I believe Aces and his bride should be rollin in with us a well. Feel free to hit me up @ gs86custom@aol.com and i can pass along my cell.

[solarcane]

soup

I can get up and be there at 5 AM if you want to.
I get up at 5:30 6 days a week, no problem there.

If you remember the river trip
who were the rest of us standing outside by the car waiting for to get out of the bathroom and get rolling? lol!!

If you want to be in Clemson at 8 no sweat
Its only an hour and a half drive.

I am 99% sure for myself there will nothing worth diking around the outside of a stadium full of red necks, that I wouldn't pay 30 bucks to avoid by parking later.
then on the other hand
I got nothing else to do Saturday and a camera so I can always shoot three hours of pictures of the locals.

Lets make our minds up if we want to be there at 8 9 10 so Hershy Ocala and anyone else can get here and roll together.

you guys make the call I'm good to go when ever

[solarcane]

g thanks I'll email you later tonight and give you my number.

Now it sounds like we will be over there early too.
I'll make Soup drive, that way he will drag his azz out of the shyter and behind the wheel a little quicker lol

[CGNC]

Goooo Fins - beat the jets for the Soupster

[SOUP]

Solar...I can't deny, it is ALL true! LMAO

When football is in question I am ready to ROCK. We should leave by 8AM and arrive by 9:30 and park at the Y with the shuttle.

We can tote in some tailgating stuff and we can meet up with G and/or others at the game site.

[SOUP]

Goooo Fins - beat the jets for the Soupster

Posted by: CGNC | September 26, 2010 at 09:36 PM

God bless U Sista!

[solarcane]

soup
thats the plan then brudd
We blast off 8 AM

I'll call Hershy, and G
you inform ocala.

I'm feeling really good about this weekend!