Legends Of The Fall: Frank Gore

This Date in Hurricanes History, October 25th, 2001...

Brought to you by the UM Sports Hall of Fame:

Freshman Frank Gore highlighted his skills in front of a nationally televised audience by rushing for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 6 carries to lead the top-ranked Hurricanes to a 45-3 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers in front of a Thursday night crowd of 44,411 in the Orange Bowl!  

Miami moved to 6-0 on the year with a balanced offense and a relentless defense that held WVU at bay, including safety James Lewis' 74 yard interception return for a touchdown. 

UMSHoF member quarterback Ken Dorsey also looked impressive completing 16 of 27 passes for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The Canes moved back to # 1 after a 49-27 victory the week before at FSU, a spot they would not relinquish, and finish 12-0 and capture their 5th National Championship with the Rose Bowl victory over Nebraska!

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Comments

[CaneRock]

WWIM...with Duke & PD4, I'd say our chances are good. If ND almost did a number on em', I know we got a shot.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

CR,

Ole Miss with McCluster, Mike Wallace, Snead was very capable '08-'09.

[SJMPARMAN]

We can't try to be Notre Dame and beat FSU. We have to have the VT game plan. Ride Captain Ride on that Duke train. FSU vulnerable against run somewhat and you would rather attack their front seven than their back four again like VT. We'll have a better feel for FSU next Thursday. I think Louisville has a chance of making a real game of it.

[SJMPARMAN]

True story

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse of Louisville has informed its customer that the raw bar will not feature crab legs this weekend as a precautionary measure, as Jameis Winston and the Florida State Seminoles are headed to town to take on the Cardinals.

[CaneRock]

TD...didn't know all those guys played together...yeah, they had a stick then LMAO!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: SJMPARMAN | October 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM

We can only ride Duke and the running game to a point. We clearly beT VT upfront all night with our OL, FSU is another animal. We will not beat FSU without throwing the ball as their front 7 is better. We have to win down field and keep the FSU defense on their heels so we can run Duke. Unlike last year, I'm not sure if FSU has someone that can consistantly cover Walford. We need good Clive to show up.

[CaneRock]

SJMPARMAN...I agree, if Duke's hot, feed em'. This team is starting to look like a run to pass team.

[WWIN]

How many passes did we attempt against VA Tech?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Also Dukes 20+ yard gains on VT will be 10 yards on FSU. Not that Duke can't break loose, it will just be harder. Yearby and Gus will have to help carry the load, and for God's sake, no turnovers! We need every advantage we can get. If we dont pressure Winston, we are in trouble. It has to be more that just McCord and it will be a team effort to bring him down because he's really strong in the pocket and has great improv skills when the play breaks down. Mark will need to bring the kitchen sink and Al cannot let the O go into a conservative shell.

[WWIN]

I think we'll beat em!

[CaneRock]

WWIM...I know BK had less than a 100 yards passing.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I think 7 WW, I think Kaaya was 7 of 15 but I cant remember.

Also field position against FSU will be a big thing. Especially in regards to where we put Wintson.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Well against VT I finally saw the team I thought we were capable all year. We can't slip against UNC, and I dont want FSU to lose on Thursday night @Louisville. I want to be the one to knock them off.

[CaneRock]

Take Green and O'Leary away, you win half the battle against em'...but that's easier said than done.

[CaneRock]

I'm just going off the CCRs, but from the looks of it, Carter seems to be our best TE coverage man, put His butt on O'Leary when we go man to man.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I think Winston does a pretty good job of finding all of his guys. Best to get a hat on him, maybe Perryman can give him a concussion in the 1st qtr.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I have a feeling, even though I've only seen UNC play once, Miami will go back fo the prevent.

[Go Canes]

We're going to see a lot if Grace against O'Leary I think.

He's got the size and speed to give him trouble.

[Go Canes]

USC goes down.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Is O'Leary really all that? I know he scores a lot and has good hands, but I've never thought of him as fast or physical. I'll give him crafty. Winston likes to go downfield, we have to keep guys covered and force the ball out of his hand early. Exotic blitzes and straight up beating their OL.

[CaneRock]

TD...He's physical:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzGAQSDlSW8

And a lucky SOB, that sucka's had 2 crashes riding motorcycles.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I dont know CR, I guess I think he's overrated.

[Surfercane]

Morning all, let's not look past UNC, one game season. They have a much better QB than VT! If we play the way we did against Duke and VT we will win by 10! Please play an aggressive style D and make tackles Canes! Let's go Canes!!!

[Go Canes]

ICYM this huge news:

@CANEINSIDER: Walton reclassified, solid to the "U" - Read More... http://t.co/Ua5irvKuJN #Canes, #TheU

[Go Canes]

And I guess this has some kind of tiebreaker implications:

@ByTimReynolds: Scoring differentials in ACC games for Coastal teams this season:

Ga Tech +31
Miami +7
Duke +1
Virginia -1
Va Tech -15
Pitt -18
UNC -26

[Go Canes]

@CanesWarningFS: Duke gets a helmet sticker
"Miami’s offense is coming along...Florida State might need to watch out on Nov. 15"

http://t.co/QefHFGLy4m

[Terrance Sullivan]

First things first let our Canes beat UNC for Homecoming Kelly Tough Green Out and become bowl eligible before we go worrying about FSU peeps. We will have 2 weeks to talk FSU after the UNC game. One game at a time peeps. Go Canes! Beat UNC.

[SOUP]

#NothingWrongWitDat
#WellDone

Posted by: WWIM | October 25, 2014 at 10:27 PM

YUP

[Go Canes]

UNC is going to score Terrance. Their QB is legit.

But if we execute the same game plan we had against Va Tech, but also mix in the passing game in space offensively, we'll win this one by double digits in my opinion.

[1mg of Epi]

I have a feeling, even though I've only seen UNC play once, Miami will go back fo the prevent.
Posted by: The Dude | October 26, 2014 at 01:24 AM

I hope not, but it seems to be our MO. Against weaker offenses they play more aggressive... More blitzes, moving guys up and some press. Against stronger Os they break out the prevent, hold blocks not shoot gaps etc. Even the second half while we were nursing the lead you could see examples of this BUT we forced turnovers. Forced being the operative word as it appears the plan is to play that soft D and force turnovers. Actually it doesn't just appear so, AG has said so.. So they did what they're tought. And it worked. We've seen what happens when the turnovers don't come.

I wasn't all that impressed w UNC yesterday, but that O has put up some numbers this year. This game has me more nervous than VT did, but I'm also hopeful that we continue to see the more aggressive side of our D.

My biggest fear though has more to do with the weather. It was cool in Bburgh Thursday night, Saturday will be a different story. I shudder at the thought of having to look at Al in a sweat soaked business shirt again. Oh, the horror!!!

[Go Canes]

Weather forecast looking Awesome!!!

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Miami+FL+USFL0316

[1mg of Epi]

High of 79!! Nice! Everything's falling into place!

[Terrance Sullivan]

See U CaneSpace Fam at Sun Life on Saturday Go Canes!

[SOUP]

U could be Michigan and Brady Hoke.

[Go Canes]

Honestly don't know why you feel that way Dude. Through eight games this season no one has passed effectively against us.

When you look at the overall season, GT has scored 38 or more in 5 of 8 games, 30 or more in 6. We, along with VT, are the only two teams to hold them below that number.

We've been run on by maybe the two teams in the country who do it best, but overall we're playing good D this season.

[CaneRock]

Badgley & Vogel have really stepped up.

[CaneRock]

Go Canes, I agree, NU & GT are gonna do what they do. But I still don't like the defensive gameplans for those games. And I hate to keep harping on it, but that Center uncovered was just, how shall I saaaaaay...CRIMINAL?!

[BigWindyCane1]

I hope the Canes use that VT game plan from here on out. Run to set up the pass. Although Kaaya is a good freshman QB, the Canes would be foolish to heavily rely on the freshman to make plays when the biggest strength of this offense is running the ball with the best RB in college football running behind one of the best OLs.

I think that puts Kaaya in the best position to be successful, when the Canes run first and throw off of play action. When Dorset is on single coverage, best CBs in college football cannot stay with him. Running the ball also gives the Canes time of possession and gives the D some rest.

Before the VT game, I predicted the Canes would win big and run for 300+. I could tell the coaches were confident they could run the ball successfully, and I think that will be their strategy going forward. I am probably the only one happy to see Duke in the game at garbage time because padding his stats gets him and the Canes on Sportscenter, and helps him get post season awards. Bigger stats also helps recruiting. The Canes took a huge step forward under Golden last Thursday. A double digit win against UNC next week and we are looking at closing the second half of the season at 5-1 or 6-0, and momentum in recruiting. There is no one here or coming in to replace Duke and Dorset, but the Canes will be much deeper and stronger at each position. Canes should make their way into the national conversation next season.

[Go Canes]

Agree with every word of that fine post by Windy.

[Sarasota 'cane]

U could be Michigan and Brady Hoke.

Posted by: SOUP | October 26, 2014 at 10:36 AM

U could also be any number of winning programs as well with the right coaching staff.

Constantly comparing Golden to Coker, Shannon, and now Brady Hoke does not suggest that UM is "on the way back".

[Go Canes]

Pretty amazing stat:

@philsteele042: I cannot remember another time when#1 team in the country was last in its own league (a 14 tm league to boot!) in total defense. UK got 504

[Go Canes]

Defensive points allowed to common 2013 opponents so far--Louisville, Duke, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech.

2013--159
2014--70

Think this stat gives a good indicator of the direction this program is going, especially when you consider three of the four were night games on the road.

[CaneRock]

While TOP is important, I say get a big lead like we got Thursday night, and then pin your ears back & play defense. Another way you can increase TOP for us, and limit it for the opponent, is TOs and/or consistent 3 & outs. I'm tired of protecting the defense, sudden change is a part of the game.

In the words of Ray Lewis..."GET OFF THE FIELD!...GET OFF THE EFFIN' FIELD!"

[WWIN]

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 26, 2014 at 11:45 AM

The game plan against VA Tech was run to set up the run lol! And it didn't help Kaaya, he was off.

[WWIN]

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 26, 2014 at 09:58 AM

I think the fsu will be the biggest game of the season for us, pretty much a championship game, so I think that's why most people are looking to that game. We have a chance to really hurt fsu's season. All games will be forgiven if Golden beats fsu lol. Even if we lose to unc but come back the next game to beat fsu who would care if we lost to unc lol? Imagine the party that Soup would throw!

[WWIN]

I remember the days when people said PD4 sucked and shouldn't be on the field lol! Now he's irreplaceable? Lol

[tjl3909]

how will U dress for Halloween?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2244484-jameis-winston-crab-leg-incident-turns-into-great-couple-halloween-costume-idea?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=college-football

[SOUP]

Rock...I agree 100%.

[SOUP]

WWIM/N...I would take ALL of the money donated so far and throw one massive Canespce party, U got that right!

[SOUP]

Oh and BTW I sold a house today!