MIAMI (3-0) 36, NEBRASKA (1-2) 33 (OT)
SUN LIFE STADIUM • SEPT. 19, 2015 • ATTENDANCE: 53,580
MISCELLANEOUS AND SERIES NOTES
• Miami’s matchup with Nebraska marked the 12th all-time meeting between the two schools. The all-time series is now tied at 6-6.
• Miami improved its all-time record to 604-348-19.
• The Hurricanes improved to 12-1 against non-conference opponents at home against Al Golden. In addition, Miami is 12-2 against non-conference opponents in their first trip to Sun Life Stadium.
• Miami is also 15-3 in its last 18 home games.
• Miami owns an overall record of 21-8 in four seasons at home at Sun Life Stadium under head coach Al Golden.
• Al Golden improves to 31-22 at the University of Miami and 57-56 overall.
• The Canes scored their second touchdown with 8:04 remaining in the first quarter. It is Miami’s fastest lead of 14 or more points to start a game since Nov. 29, 2013 (at Pitt).
• Miami led by 17 or more points after the first quarter for the first time since Sep. 21, 2013 (vs. Savannah State, 21-0). The last time the Hurricanes led an FBS opponent by 17 or more points after the first quarter was on Sep. 22, 2012 (at Georgia Tech, 19-0).
TEAM NOTES
• Miami Starters: Offense: #73 Trevor Darling, #15 Brad Kaaya, #11 Rashawn Scott, #6 Herb Waters, #63 Danny Isidora, #68 Nick Linder, #67 Alex Gall, #66 Sunny Odogwu, #82 Tyre Brady, #5 Standish Dobard, #2 Joe Yearby. Defense: #92 Courtel Jenkins, #93 Calvin Heurtelou, #17 Tyriq McCord, #1 Artie Burns, #47 Ufomba Kamalu, #56 Raphael Kirby, #5 Jermaine Grace, #33 Trent Harris, #2 Deon Bush, #3 Tracy Howard, #25 Dallas Crawford.
• The Hurricanes have scored on their first offensive series of the game in each of the last five weeks dating back to last season. Miami is now 26-10 under Al Golden when scoring first and 26-2 when leading at halftime.
• Miami scored two touchdowns in the first quarter in back to back games for the first time since October 4-11, 2014.
OFFENSIVE INDIVIDUAL NOTES
• Sophomore QB Brad Kaaya has thrown a touchdown pass in 16-consecutive games. The only Miami quarterback in the last 20 years with a longer streak is Ken Dorsey. Dorsey had streaks of 23 and 17 games in his career.
• Kaaya recorded 226 passing yards in the first half. It is the third most passing yards in any half of his career (240 vs. in first half vs. Florida State on Nov. 15, 2014, 227 in first half vs. Arkansas State on Sep. 13, 2014).
• Kaaya surpassed 300-yards through the air for the fourth time as a Hurricane as he tallied a career-high 379 yards. He has now eclipsed 200-yards passing 11 times in his career.
• Kaaya’s fourth quarter interception marked the first time in 110 attempts that he has been picked off.
• Senior Deon Bush made his 23rd career start. Bush has the most career starts on the team.
• Kaaya, offensive lineman Danny Isidora and linebacker Raphael Kirby all tallied their 16th-consecutive starts.
• Senior WR Rashawn Scott tallied a career high nine receptions. He also finished with 151 yards receiving. Scott’s 100-yard game is the fourth of his career and the second this season.
• Sophomore RB Joe Yearby scored a touchdown for the third-consecutive game. He also logged his second consecutive 100-yard game as he finished with 125 rushing yards.
• Freshman RB Mark Walton rushed for a career-high three touchdowns. He is the first Hurricane running back since Mike James do so on Sept. 22, 2012 in an overtime win at Georgia Tech.
• Sophomore K Michael Badgley drilled a career-high four field goals (41, 27, 23 and 28). Badgley is 7-for-7 for his career in field goals between 40-49 yards.
• Sophomores Chris Herndon and Tyre Brady both logged their first career touchdown reception.
DEFENSIVE INDIVIDUAL NOTES
• CB Artie Burns became the sixth Cane in the last 20 years with three interceptions over a three-game span joining Sean Taylor, Ed Reed, Phillip Buchanon, Kenny Phillips and Kelly Jennings (via AP).
• Burns became the first player with an interception in three consecutive games.
Golden and D'Onofrio's pass coverage defense is DESIGNED to give opponents receivers CUSHION!! And if U haven't discovered that notion by now, I don't know what to tell U.
For example, Fox Sports 1 college football analyst David Wannstedt mentioned that Miami was giving FAU's receivers too much CUSHION.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 11:41 AM
It was probably a good thing for the team to win like they did in OT instead of just winning 33-31.....I don't think their celebration would of been the same if that were the case! It's good mentally in the fashion they won going into a bye week!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:42 AM
If only we had 10 more Corn's on defense, then I think everyone would be on the bus....lol!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM
I have to give the beloved Golden credit because he was on that corrupt Big 10 officiating crew from the start!! Golden knew his team was/and was going to get the SHAFT up the U Know What during the game.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 11:45 AM
I would like Golden and Co. to recruit big safety's and put them at LB. No way McCord should be playing there, he needs to have his hand in the ground!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:47 AM
If only we had 10 more Corn's on defense, then I think everyone would be on the bus....lol!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM
There it is right there!
(STHU CaneRock before you say anything)
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 11:50 AM
For me personally, it was BOSS seeing Miami, Florida BYTCH SLAPPING Nebraska for three quarters. The Hurricanes was giving it Herbie Cornhusker just like the Miami bowl teams of yesteryear. LOL Of course the exception was the 1994 Costa Cane team.
Miami 22, Cornhuskers 0
Miami 23, Cornhuskers 3
Miami 37, Cornhuskers 14 ( Canes 34, Hayseeds 0, halftime score. )
Hurricanes 31, Nebraska 30 ( Cornhuskers were a - 13 1/2 point chalk. )
Miami, Florida should have NEVER even been the game. And the Hurricanes held a double-digit lead going into the fourth-quarter. However, the Cornhuskers were a great team and made a gutsy, tough comeback, but didn't come home with a 1st prize trophy.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 11:54 AM
When I was talking to some of the Nebraska fans before the game, I was asking what their strength and weaknesses are. They said they had good lines, decent QB and LB's, but they did mention their DB's weren't very good! Not taking away from Miami, but it might have something to do with the way Miami played!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:57 AM
I agreeTMJ.....Kaaya is very real. I am saying it here and now: best UM qb since KD11. The guys we had since then were good guys, just terrible wanna be qbs. Kaaya has all the skills, mo he is not a scrambler, but he moves around well when need be, stands tall in pocket, sees well, good arm, leader....I think he is really good....and with more talent which KD11 had, he could be unreal.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 11:59 AM
A positive. I'm always impressed with #17 on D. He always hustles and makes plays as long as he's been a Cane. Unheralded but one of my favorite Canes.
Interested to see what J.Johnson does with his chance for playing time. I have high hopes for this kid.
Can someone please tell what the deal is with S.Coley? He never seems to get targeted or am I missing something?
Impressed with Kaaya and he left some plays on the field meaning he hasn't peaked. He will get better this year.
Disappointed with some of the shot yardage play of the o-line.
Posted by: USAFCane | September 21, 2015 at 11:59 AM
I like the feistiness Golden had in him in that game. It's better then our last coach who always had his arms crossed and looked like he was in la la land!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 12:01 PM
I think he is really good....and with more talent which KD11 had, he could be unreal.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 11:59 AM
VA Cane, I personally believe # 15 will be a NFL 1st Round draft pick!! Yes, U read it hear first.
And Hurricane fan has to dig Kaaya's jersey number. Because # 15 is a vintage NFL QB from back in the day. He!!, # 15 even won a Super Bowl or two.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 12:09 PM
^^^^Coley has the injury bug.....I saw him hobble off the field on Saturday. I really don't know why they have him of kickoffs if he's still trying to nurse an injury.
#InCornWeTrust
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 12:09 PM
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Huh?
Posted by: Lur-ker | September 21, 2015 at 12:27 PM
I agree Mack....I think he is, a 4 year kid....he will be very good. SC was dynamic as frosh....when he got popped vs Ville, it changed him. I remember having a concuss in college...don't know he had one. He has struggled to stay on the field...
He sees a hard lick and shudders. Great talent....
not sure he has that heart...he can make big plays....awful light, slim....not sure he is up to it. Cowboy up son....I was short....but muscular as a college db....loved to hit and I hated my opponent. ...worked my hate up until Sat.....I made Charles Manson look like a Sunday school teacher...killer instinct. SC not so much....shame...good kid with talent
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 12:28 PM
TheeMackJones, who wore #15?
Posted by: HawaiiCane | September 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM
Kaaya = ACC Player of the Week
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM
Amazing! Kayaa ACC player of the week on a game we lost. Props.
Posted by: Lur-ker | September 21, 2015 at 12:51 PM
I don't think you were the first to say Kaaya will be 1st rounder Mack.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | September 21, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Posted by: HawaiiCane | September 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM
A former Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame QB from back in the day.
And that be one Bart Starr.
Led the Packers to Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II victories over the Chiefs and Raiders.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 01:07 PM
Posted by: The Dude | September 21, 2015 at 12:58 PM
I believe I prophesized that # 15 would go in the NFL 1st Round in the passé Miami Herald Cane football forum or was it the Palm Beach Post Cane site. Or maybe it was another Miami football blog site. I can't seem to remember it now.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 01:09 PM
Golden and Coley have to employ RB Grey on those 3rd and short plays.
Hurricanes have the worst 3rd down conversion rate in ALL of major college football. Ouch!!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 01:12 PM
I want to see a lot more of Chocolate.....big powerful fast...playmaker...got to get him in there. We have a great 3 headed attack of backs....Walton very nice for a kid...good player, Joe Y really was grand...he plants and is north south....love that...I was not so big on him, but saw what that kid has...tough guy. Get Choc the ball....couple blocks...gone!
we just need to get the ST coverage and tackling down pat....that was lazy...you go to want to hit and hurt....be aware!!!!
D needs some work....to much broken contain..some penetration but we need more, better angles of pursuit, and tackle better!!!!! Coverage at times was poor!
Posted by: Va Cane | September 21, 2015 at 01:38 PM
No excuse for not converting 3rds...have to to win in the stratosphere!!!!!!
Posted by: Va Cane | September 21, 2015 at 01:38 PM
Canes Warning @CanesWarningFS 22s22 seconds ago
Looking at some stats from Saturday's game and Nebraska's previous 2 games and came across something weird.
In Nebraska's 2 losses(UM,BYU), they gave up exactly 511 total yards to each. 132 rushing and 379 passing
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPcdsJzXAAADBzU.jpg
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 01:47 PM
Huh?
Posted by: Lur-ker | September 21, 2015 at 12:27 PM
Huh what?
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 01:50 PM
Didn't hear Gunner Kiel got a concussion this past weekend vs Miami (OH). He may not be available for next Thursday's game.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 01:52 PM
Did those refs suck or what!?! And not because they called holding on us, but because they were not consistent with the call.
How was that not called roughing the kicker?
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 01:56 PM
Timeout Wisconsin!!!
LMAO!!!!
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 02:01 PM
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 02:01 PM
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the stands literally lol'd
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 02:03 PM
Now that is not a crybaby fan arguement......consistent call...like balls and strikes just call it consistent ....that's how it should be, call it the same call it same for both. Both teams got away with some holding....sometimes worse than others.
Borderline on kick call, but there was an Emmy for acting.....running into was the right call..he really didn't clean his ass!
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 02:04 PM
Any contact with the punter when extended is an automatic roughing penalty.
That was the least of their sins.
It was a JOKE.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 02:06 PM
Thats your take friend. I really don't think it made a difference, nor did a couple hold calls that looked like holds...who knows.
Point is our so called D gave up 23 points in 7+ minutes....that kind of play couldn't possibly have had an impact on the game.
Guess everyone sees it different.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 02:14 PM
Grey needs a position change just like Gus...
The RB's coming in will sure up the position
Our coaches: Never Mash the Gas while in the lead, and are entirely too conservative while winning....
It's Great to be Un Defeated!!
12%
Posted by: RCCF | September 21, 2015 at 02:21 PM
Whatever the excuses, (and there are folks who always have them readily available. ...its their MO), put them away they don't fit. Anbody that saw the game knows the problems if they know the game. I am just not an excuse player or coach. I work to adjust and correct problems, lets try that for a change...reality makes this easier....and takes up less oxygen.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 02:23 PM
Go Canes,
I think I posted immediately after the punt in question that Nebraska ran into the punter, no flag. It was pretty obvious from my tv while rocking my daughter to sleep. I wonder if you're talking about the same play? Did Al say anything?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | September 21, 2015 at 02:30 PM
Running into the punter right there.
Posted by: The Dude | September 19, 2015 at 06:25 PM
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | September 21, 2015 at 02:37 PM
Watch the replays-and not just on the roughing. If you're a Big 10 ref, and you're a Big Ten offense lineman, it's OK to tackle the rushers and pull them down to the ground. Watch just the fourth quarter
And somebody find me the penalties on those two touchdowns that were called back
Posted by: Lur-ker | September 21, 2015 at 02:41 PM
Again, had it not been for those penalties, we would be 3-0
Posted by: Lur-ker | September 21, 2015 at 02:43 PM
Timeout Wisconsin!!!
LMAO!!!!
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 02:01 PM
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I was thinking it was a penalty they did it on. Your right, it was on a timeout.
#Priceless
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 02:44 PM
Miami Hurricanes Basketball: Talented Louisiana Duo Down to Canes Hoops & UMass
The Miami Hurricanes are getting ready for a big 2015 season with a deep team, but they’ll be losing a lot of talent on the team after this season. With talent departing, Jim Larranaga has already started to reload, adding transfer Rashad Muhammad and getting center Rodney Miller from Oak Hill Academy.
The ‘Canes, however, still have 4 spots left and have their sights set on a talented Louisiana duo: Point guard Dejon Jarreau and power forward Brison Gresham.
The duo are fresh off a visit to Miami and reportedly had a really good time. Early in their recruiting, people thought they were surely staying close to home and going to LSU, but that doesn’t appear like a possibility now since the duo have cut down their list to just two schools.
Miami and UMass.
Miami seems to be in pretty good shape to land the four-star point guard and the three-star power forward.
These two appear to be close to making a decision, and getting them would give Miami a huge boost in recruiting. Dewan Huell remains target number one for Miami, but he appears to be closer to Florida State than he is to Miami.
We’ll keep you updated with anything we hear.
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 02:47 PM
Our sideline even got a penalty because of these a-hole refs didn't know what they were doing! I forget what they did, but I know the sideline was going ape shyt!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 02:48 PM
If you look at that bogus holding call on Dobard, you'll see that Waters was throwing the exact type of block. Like I said, that was just a mis-match, while Waters was more evenly matched with His defender.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 02:49 PM
Same thing with Sonny O's bogus holding call...if you look at the other Tackle spot with Darling, you'll see that Darling slung His man to the ground.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 02:51 PM
Never in my life have I seen a team get 1 warning and 2 penalties from a sideline!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 02:53 PM
I didn't hear the interviews.
Has Molten Golden calmed down yet?
Posted by: Old Skool | September 21, 2015 at 02:54 PM
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We got a unsportsmanlike penalty because Golden complained on the roughing the punter call. It was called a 5 yard penalty instead of what it was, a 15 yard penalty and automatic 1st down.
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 02:54 PM
Problems they can't seem to fix and the big one here is 3RD down effiency, whether on offense or defense. This has been an ongoing problem since Golden has been here. The offense has the potential to be potent but as long as DENO is running the show on defense, we better out score everyone.
They need to hit the recruiting trail hard and find some dam LB's. It took them 3 years to get a few DT's and now it's the LB position that is suffering. We just don't have a lot of play makers at that position.
Posted by: herbieibis | September 21, 2015 at 02:57 PM
Didn't hear Gunner Kiel got a concussion this past weekend vs Miami (OH). He may not be available for next Thursday's game.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 01:52 PM
AND THE BACKUP THREW 4 PICKS IN ONE QUARTER.JUST HAVE TO BE CAREFUL IN THE FIRST HALF THAT THEY DONT BOMB EVERYPLAY
Posted by: canezilla | September 21, 2015 at 02:58 PM
^^^^^I saw him throw his head set down.....I thought he was going to strangle those refs...lol.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 02:59 PM