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.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 22, 2015 at 01:09 PM
Correct!
Posted by: WWIN | September 22, 2015 at 04:54 PM
^^^^^what they had.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 22, 2015 at 04:55 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | September 22, 2015 at 08:59 AM
Yep! Yearby woulda walked in the end zone on that play
Posted by: WWIN | September 22, 2015 at 04:57 PM
@CanesAllAccess: After further review we have decided to change the nameplate font on all @CanesFootball jerseys to a traditional block letter font.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 22, 2015 at 05:04 PM
This is just so, so funny:
@finebaum: You all were waiting for Tammy's call. Here it is in all its glory: http://t.co/l3ZPzp17Vj http://t.co/oY6kfe3Dmd
Posted by: Go Canes | September 22, 2015 at 05:17 PM
not sure if it's the play calling, personnel used, or just lack of talent that causes our red zone woes
Posted by: j.w. | September 22, 2015 at 04:54 PM
Good point. In Saturday's game, I was surprised to hear names other than Walford making plays down there...Brady,Njoku, & Herndon as a few examples.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 22, 2015 at 05:20 PM
Yearby woulda walked in the end zone on that play
Posted by: WWIN | September 22, 2015 at 04:57 PM
IKR!
Posted by: CaneRock | September 22, 2015 at 05:22 PM
^^^^^I also liked how we attacked the middle of the field. We'll win a lot of games if they keep doing it.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 22, 2015 at 05:23 PM
Has Wyche played that much this season?
Posted by: CaneRock | September 22, 2015 at 05:30 PM
Christopher Herndon IV is a future BEAST!!!
You heard it from me first!
Posted by: WWIN | September 22, 2015 at 06:15 PM
Haven't seen Wyche CaneRock... unfortunately I don't think he's going to pan out... too many players in front of him now especially with Norton here now
Posted by: WWIN | September 22, 2015 at 06:17 PM
Matt Porter @mattyports
If you're wondering if UM can appeal Bush/Carter suspensions, ACC says it cannot. No review process. National rule. Both out 1st half @ CIN.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 22, 2015 at 06:25 PM
Bush and Carter being out will help us build safety depth tho!
Posted by: WWIN | September 22, 2015 at 06:30 PM
WWIN...I think Norton will be more effective when He drops some more weight, He's stout as hell though.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 22, 2015 at 06:31 PM
@ByTimReynolds: A FSU fan wants to fly a Golden banner. So this means FSU is behind Miami in:
1. National titles.
2. First-rounders.
3. Golden banners.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 22, 2015 at 07:52 PM
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2015/09/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-on-offense-for-the-hurricanes-through-3-games.html
Go canes posted this good good article by Manny. I am happy with 3-0 so I love Golden right now. But the canes have to do a much better job in the red zone and on 3rd down. This is horrible and must be corrected soon. Conversions on an average rate and no overtime would be necessary. What is most concerning is that the canes have the talent to be much better.
This is an issue for the coaches and players to focus on during the bye week. Championship teams are often made on the "money downs." Perhaps, Gray, Cager Brady and Barrios should be given opportunities in these situations going forward. Golden has developed players. Corn was a RB, but now is a great CB. Across the board, he is molding future NFL players on defense and offense. The Canes still produce more NFL players than any college. Its the little things that trip us up.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | September 22, 2015 at 08:44 PM
What a run! These were the good old days...
'04, '03, '02, '01, 1996, '93, '92, '91, '89, '88, '87, '86
Posted by: 86Cane | September 22, 2015 at 09:19 PM
Nice thoughts BWC....I fondly refer to the little things as fundamentals.
Block tackle execute don't turn the ball over, get to's, avoid stupid penalties, don't arm tackle, head always up on a swivel, have short third downs and covert them, always score in the red zone but goal is tds,...
....teach fundamentals, develop players based in fundamentals, call dynamic plays, call aggressive dynamic schemes, learn new ones, be very aggressive, develop team we concepts, save time outs, manage the game, make adjustments....these are things....and there are many more...that win titles....we can get there doing them.
Great start keep growing focus on UC
Posted by: VA Cane | September 22, 2015 at 09:34 PM
We played good until the 4th and by that time I'm driving thinking the game is over.....when I start receiving texts that Nebraska came back and took it to it...thank god I miss that heart attack lol!!
Posted by: Jramos | September 22, 2015 at 09:46 PM
Va Cane is on the money. Golden should bring you in as a consultant. Those things you mention are exactly what the Canes need
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | September 22, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Posted by: VA Cane | September 22, 2015 at 09:34 PM
One of my biggest complaints has been the scheme, but damn, I'd settle for these guys having the fundamentals down within their own scheme. So many penalties and general sloppiness.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | September 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Redzone woes, I think have a lot to do with the running game. While there's elite talent there, it's not an elite group, the OL especially. Maybe in a few more games it can get there. General sloppiness there.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | September 22, 2015 at 10:56 PM
I liked the font. It was fun.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | September 22, 2015 at 10:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqtd4WGOnNw&feature=youtu.be&a
Miami's version of Phyllis/Tammy speaks! 18 minutes worth of it.
Posted by: j.w. | September 22, 2015 at 11:37 PM
I know people think I am nuts stressing these and other fundamentals, but they are the foundation of my 50 years of football. Started at 7; Dad Uncle Godfather all played college, pro, Godfather was DC in Oakland glory years. Its how I was able to play hs college fb....I drive the small stuff, the germs, the seeds of the game at my players every day...its like the strongest foudation ever built. On that I add passion, aggression, teamwork, sacrifice, pride, respect, humility, love of life and teammates....then I blend each guys unique talents skills size speed hands footwork and persona into one on that foundation....it never fails....my guys just keep winning.....we are rolling so far, but its one game at a time.
I hope UM gets back to this philosophy....if they do....unstoppable for sure. Keep working Canes!
Posted by: VA Cane | September 22, 2015 at 11:56 PM
I agree Dude....we struggle in RZ....you have to run it tough in close. That's another fundamental I drive into my guys....you make up your mind...mental...that you are going to be tough as hell...physical.....so you develop a physical mental toughness....nobody stops you. We need a lot more of that! Tough! I would like to see Chocolate more....especially in RZ! We are working harder getting better...keep pushing guys!
Posted by: VA Cane | September 23, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Forgot this shame on me....RIP Lawrence Peter Yogi Berra Yankee great.....the heavens called a great one home.....what a fine man and athlete....funny great witty.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 23, 2015 at 04:49 AM
"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough in the second half you give what's left."
"If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else."
... and finally:
"You should always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, they won't come to yours."
RIP Yogi Berra
Posted by: VfB_Cane | September 23, 2015 at 05:18 AM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | September 23, 2015 at 08:27 AM