10 MIAMI HURRICANES (5-0, 1-0) at NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS (1-4, 0-2)
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 • 7:45 p.m. ET • ESPN • Kenan Memorial Stadium
SERIES HISTORY:
UNC leads 8-7 ... Miami is 1-4 all-time at UNC ... Hurricanes won 30-24 at UNC in 2011 … Miami is 1-1 vs. UNC when Hurricanes ranked in Top 10.
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
ESPN • Rece Davis, Play-by-Play • Jesse Palmer, Analyst • David Pollack, Analyst • Samantha Steele
WQAM 560 AM • Joe Zagacki, PXP • Don Bailey Jr., Analyst • Josh Darrow, Sideline Reporter
SOME THINGS U NEED TO KNOW:
Miami is 16-2 all-time in ESPN Thursday Night games.
Thursday will be Miami’s 75th appearance on ESPN (most in history).
Miami has 18 sacks through 5 games.
Miami is ranked in the AP Top 10 for the 292nd time in program history.
Miami has allowed two passing TDs this season, tied with Florida for the fewest in the nation.
Duke Johnson is the only player in UM history with 3 kickoff returns of 95+ yards in his career.
Duke Johnson has 3,014 career all-purpose yards and is on pace to break Santana Moss’ career record.
Johnson has 8 200-yard games, including a pair of 300-yard outbursts.
Miami is 7-1 when Duke accumulates 200+ all-purpose yards, including a 4-1 mark in ACC play.
Duke has 200+ all-purpose yards in four consecutive ACC games.
Through five games, the Miami Hurricanes have tallied 18 sacks by 13 different players. Miami ranks third in the ACC and sixth in the nation with 3.60 sacks per game.
Last year the 'Canes recorded 13 sacks by seven different players in 12 games.
13 of Miami’s 31 scoring drives have needed five plays or less to score.
Four of those scoring drives have resulted in a scoring play of 50+ yards.
Sophomore LB Tyriq McCord is the only Miami Hurricane with an interception (2), fumble recovery (1) and a forced fumble (2) in 2013.
21 Miami Hurricanes have tallied a tackle for loss in 2013, including seven with 2+ TFLs. Senior DL Shayon Green leads the Canes with 5.0 TFLs.
10 Miami Hurricanes have recorded a takeaway on defense. Sophomore LB Tyriq McCord leads the Hurricanes D with 3 turnovers.
16 Miami Hurricanes have either forced a turnover or tallied a takeaway on defense. McCord has contributed to 5 takeaways through 5 games.
Are we ready for the game???
I am!! GO CANES
Posted by: CGNC | October 17, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Ohio..I think Golden knew about plenty of players that have burnt us before lol...I do think we game planned for him though
Posted by: UMike | October 17, 2013 at 12:46 PM
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Barring the first quarter vs GT, who was coming off a bye week with new wrinkles, who burnt us?
Unless you're talking about last year, which is irrelevant.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 17, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Ohio, I was talking about the past in general. Stopping quality TE's has been an issue for the D for a long time. I am not saying he will burn us, I'm just looking forward to the improved D in that area.
Posted by: UMike | October 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM
BY THE NUMBERS:
Total Offense: UM #21, UNC #76
Total Defense: UM #12, UNC #94
Turnover Margin: UM #14, UNC #102
Kickoff Defense: UM #14, UNC #113
Punt Defense: UM #113, UNC #7
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Kickoff Return: Duke Johnson #10
Punt Return: Phil Dorsett #50
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2013 at 01:03 PM
Love me some Larranaga!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Like I said, UNC is bad. We win by a lot.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 17, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Where da hell is nemo at? Its funny how he showed up when ga tech was winning!! Lmho
#FindingNemo
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | October 16, 2013 at 10:24 PM
#WhereIsTheLove?
Posted by: nemo2002 | October 17, 2013 at 01:25 PM
The moment is almost here. Florida State-Clemson is the highlight of this weekend's ACC lineup, and of the conference's season. National title implications, Heisman Trophy implications and much more are on the line Saturday night in Death Valley. Here's what to look for in that contest and everywhere else in the league this weekend, which gets a head start tonight in Chapel Hill, N.C.
1. Miami's ball security. The Hurricanes are a top-10 team and 5-0. But an overlooked aspect through this start has been just how sloppy they have been with the ball in recent weeks. Miami has turned the ball over four times in each of its last two contests, and it needs to be sharper offensively coming out of the bye week as it faces a nearly desperate North Carolina.
2. Bryn Renner's return. The UNC quarterback missed the Virginia Tech game two weeks ago because of a foot injury but will play against Miami. Marquise Williams was solid in Renner's spot and could see more time, but the Tar Heels need their veteran presence back as they look to shake the cobwebs from a 1-4 start and emerge from the bye looking more like the team that had Coastal Division title dreams entering Larry Fedora's second season. Their all-black uniforms -- part of their "Zero Dark Thursday" billing -- should be something to watch, too.
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc
Posted by: UMike | October 17, 2013 at 02:06 PM
No. 10 Miami (5-0, 1-0) at North Carolina (1-4, 0-2), 7:30 p.m., ESPN. #MIAvsUNC. The Tar Heels host just the second Thursday night home game in school history, desperately hoping to turn around their season. They face a tall task against the surging Hurricanes, who are making their first trip outside the state of Florida this season. North Carolina has won four of the past six meetings, including an 18-14 victory last season. Quarterback Bryn Renner is expected back in the starting lineup, but the big question is whether this Tar Heels squad will find its running game against a much-improved Miami D that's ranked No. 12 in the nation in total defense. Miami should be able to put up some points on a shaky North Carolina D. It is just hard to imagine the Tar Heels being able to keep up. AA picks: Miami 35, North Carolina 21
HD picks: Miami 38, North Carolina 24
Posted by: UMike | October 17, 2013 at 02:09 PM
Sorry Adelson and Dinich, but UNC isn't scoring more than 20.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 17, 2013 at 02:11 PM
#WhereIsTheLove?
Posted by: nemo2002 | October 17, 2013 at 01:25 PM
There he goes! Apparently yo love is for our opponents!!!
Posted by: WWIN | October 17, 2013 at 02:17 PM
I am now OFFICIALLY nervous about tonight's game. Not negative, just nervous.
With every game there is more and more riding on the line and each game means just as much as the next. It has been so long since every game had so much importance as they do this year. As long as we remain undefeated and within reach of our first ACC title I will be nervous before each game no matter who we play.
GO CANES, BEAT UNC!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Off topic question??????
If we had a uniform deal with Nike like Oregon does, what would that do to our recruiting process?????
Posted by: WWIN | October 17, 2013 at 02:20 PM
Click here, read this:
http://www.ncaa.com/power-rankings/football/fbs/2013/07
Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2013 at 02:21 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Being nervous is like a rocking chair, you go back and forth but in the end it gets you nowhere! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | October 17, 2013 at 02:23 PM
Scoring Offense: UM #9, UNC #93
Scoring Defense: UM #9, UNC #95
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 02:27 PM
WWIN...well done son!
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Canes should take care of business on the national stage tonight. This will be a sign that Golden is a very good coach, and that he prepares his team and keeps them focused for road contest and trap games. UNC also played South Carolina, so the pollsters might get swayed by an impressive showing.
Get ready Canes fans, I think we are headed for a November 4th showdown of top 5 teams because I think UM and FSU will both take care of business leading up to that game. It will be like the Canes v. Noles of old, wide left game.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 17, 2013 at 02:34 PM
Sorry Adelson and Dinich, but UNC isn't scoring more than 20.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 17, 2013 at 02:11 PM
And the Canes should score more than 40.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 17, 2013 at 02:38 PM
WWIN...well done son!
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Hey I'm jus tryna stay process oriented!! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | October 17, 2013 at 02:41 PM
Windy...Nov 2 is UM vs FSU, but TONIGHT is UM vs UNC. Stay focused and trust the process!
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 02:44 PM
Cnt wait to watch the CANES on my 60", shit makes me feel like im in the game. Might even find myself asking coach Golden to put me in lol....
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | October 17, 2013 at 02:44 PM
In a few more hours we gon be kicking names and taking some @$$!!!!!!
Posted by: WWIN | October 17, 2013 at 03:11 PM
Windy...Nov 2 is UM vs FSU, but TONIGHT is UM vs UNC. Stay focused and trust the process!
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 02:44 PM
Thanks for keeping me grounded and focused, Soup.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 17, 2013 at 03:30 PM
I am now OFFICIALLY nervous about tonight's game. Not negative, just nervous.
MAN THE F UP!!! GET ON MY BACK THEN I GOT U
Posted by: canezilla | October 17, 2013 at 03:58 PM
Zilla...I am with U, just need a shot or two of some liquid courage? LOL
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 04:21 PM
Keep Calm and Cane On!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 17, 2013 at 04:22 PM
LOL of liquid courage!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 17, 2013 at 04:23 PM
EVERYBODY!...REPEAT AFTER ME!...PHUCK NORTH CAROLINA!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 17, 2013 at 04:30 PM
PHUCK NORTH CAROLINA!
Posted by: BEERicane | October 17, 2013 at 04:39 PM
UpNorth, where were you on the 1st?
Canes 41 UNC 24.
Posted by: The Dude | October 17, 2013 at 04:44 PM
Red 5 Standing By!
It's gonna be a white out tonight...
Posted by: MassivCane | October 17, 2013 at 04:47 PM
86, I'll be honest, I'm on the bus, but am feeling the nerves also. We should win by two TDs. I'm looking for Morris to play big, to never let the game be in doubt.
Posted by: The Dude | October 17, 2013 at 04:47 PM
Prediction Time? Here's mine: Miami 34, UNC 37. We jump out to an early lead, cruise through 3 quarters, then they come back on our reserves late to make it look closer than it was.
Posted by: j.w. | October 17, 2013 at 04:57 PM
PHUCK NORTH CAROLINA!!!!!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 17, 2013 at 04:57 PM
UNC TE Ebron is #83 in NCAA receiving yards this season and is averaging 4.5 catches and 66 yds/gm. Can't let him come off of the line clean, gotta jam him at the LOS to throw off the timing.
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 05:00 PM
I aint worried about the Tight End Hell he can ball out just shut every one else down. Our Weapons ball out and we smash them Heels by 3 TD's. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 17, 2013 at 05:18 PM
Thursday nights are a UM specialty. I say Miami easily covers the 10-point spread.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 17, 2013 at 05:53 PM
42-17 canes
Posted by: Ftmcane | October 17, 2013 at 06:25 PM
Larranaga on ESPNU on how to reduce turnovers:
"We implemented a drill where we put 12 balls in a rack during practice. After each turnover we eliminate that ball. Once all of the balls are eliminated we just RUN!"
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 06:42 PM
Did I mention that I LOVE me some Larranaga?
LOL
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 06:43 PM
KYcane present and accounted for...barreling down SR 50 and with a little luck will be in front of the TV by kickoff.
Go Canes!
PHUCK NORTH CAROLINA!!!!!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 17, 2013 at 04:57 PM
Amen Brother
Posted by: KYcane | October 17, 2013 at 06:52 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | October 17, 2013 at 07:02 PM