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: IraqiCane | September 20, 2015 at 11:25 PM
Boom. Our Canes escaped by the hair of our collective chinny chinny chin. Once again had a great time with my Canesspace Family. Mad Props to Soup for his 3rd job as Photographer. U got mad skillz Money!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | September 20, 2015 at 11:31 PM
Soup... I think you got a typo
Hurricanes improved to 12-1 against non conference opponents "against" Al Golden???
Posted by: WWIN | September 20, 2015 at 11:35 PM
I've been so depressed all weekend.
It sucks so bad being 2-1
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 12:43 AM
It's 2:30 a.m. and time to get some sleep. I still think GOLDEN needs to go. Too much drama and trauma.
Thanks Tom for all that you do for all of us.Are you still wanting him gone?
Posted by: ML Alumni1970. | September 21, 2015 at 02:37 AM
Onto prep for next game, would suggest use time wisely to improve in all areas. We are doing some things well, but there are glaring inconsistencies in other fundamental areas. 2 weeks is long time, so hope we focus on addressing these things. Keep at it guys workvhard you can do this.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 05:41 AM
GOOD SEEING U SOUP,GREAT PICS!!! CICNCY IS A PASS HAPPY TEAM,HOPE WE CAN HOLD THEM OFF THE FIRST HALF WITH 2 OF OUR SAFTIES OUT
Posted by: canezilla | September 21, 2015 at 06:07 AM
Biggest mistake we can make is something Tony referenced yesterday. I hope they don't go into a ball control mindset against Cincy in the first half.
Run the aggressive offense we saw against Nebraska, where two very questionable penalties and Kaaya's only real mistake stopped us from dropping 50 on them and winning by the 20 points we should have.
Last season we scored at will on them. Let's not change a thing and let the chips fall where they may with the short handed D.
4-0 on the horizon.
Go Canes!
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 07:15 AM
I was very impressed with Kaaya, he moves when needed, he stands tall in the pocket, and his form is nice. Joe Yearby also impressed me, he is very good. Love his north south attitude, that's how you run it. This reflects positively on the OL. They did a pretty good job, better than I thought they might given they have not had a lot of time together. They lined up too far back a couple times, resulting in penalties, couple holds.....but they did a nice job.
Punting and FG units also did well.....coverage was poor, shit that kid from NU was tough on returns and our open field tackling was bad.
Back to square 1 with this D. There are some issues with line, backers, and dbs...will not bore you or crucify NoDPa....he is a nice man in this position based on misguided loyalty from HC, he just does not know defense. This is truth sorry if you don't agree.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 07:21 AM
3-0!!!
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 08:15 AM
MALIBU, Calif. – Senior Stephanie Wagner of the University of Miami women’s tennis team defeated two top-20 opponents Saturday at the Oracle/ITA Masters, but that far from her only accomplishment.
Wagner’s first victory of the day at the Malibu Racquet Club made her the eighth player in program history to reach 100 career wins.
http://m.hurricanesports.com/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28700&ATCLID=210357265
Congratulations young lady
Posted by: KYcane | September 21, 2015 at 08:20 AM
If I had to call it right now, I'd say OSU vs ND for the NC, and Ole' Miss & either Baylor or TCU in the POs.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 08:23 AM
Did I mention how flawed pre-season rankings are?
Miami Hurricanes Football: 'Canes Still Unranked, But Putting the Heat On the Top 25 In Newest Coaches Poll
http://caneswarning.com/2015/09/20/miami-hurricanes-football-canes-still-unranked-but-putting-the-heat-on-the-top-25-in-newest-coaches-poll/
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 08:25 AM
Former Miami Hurricanes Talk About the 36-33 Win Against Nebraska Cornhuskers On Twitter
http://caneswarning.com/2015/09/20/former-miami-hurricanes-tweet-about-win-against-nebraska/
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 08:28 AM
We may or may not deserve to be in the top 25, but seeing Auburn and Missouri in there is a freaking JOKE
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 08:47 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Agreed Go Canes.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 08:51 AM
Woohoo.
Miami leads the nation in bench penalties.
We're on track to smash the record.
Posted by: Old Skool | September 21, 2015 at 08:51 AM
Miami Hurricanes Film Study: Some Good, Lots of Bad Vs Nebraska
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2015/9/20/9359579/miami-hurricanes-film-study-some-good-lots-of-bad-vs-nebraska
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 09:11 AM
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 12:43 AM
What did you think about your coach jumping up and down and waving his arms like a sissy girl on the sidelines??? He musta been doing that for the cameras? Lol
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 09:18 AM
3-0 still acceptable, its what you want as bottom line. Got time expand and stress what is working, fix the issues on ST coverage....and D.
Get prepared for next game, learn from mistakes.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 09:21 AM
The good news is, we don't play until next Thursday, so we have 1.5 weeks to clean this stuff up before going up against a very mediocre Cincy team.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 09:36 AM
WWIN he's not "my coach", he's the coach of my team, the Miami Hurricanes.
Whose your team? Is it the gators? Cause you sure love pimping their coach.
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 09:39 AM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 09:36 AM
The one thing this team, coaches and players alike, is the ability to focus and play their best for 60 minutes.
We've started strong and ended strong. Now we have to put those things together consistently.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 09:39 AM
Players are at least making aggressive mistakes, which is a positive. Coaches are not taking the foot off the gas either.
Just have to get it to where we eliminate the mistakes that go with that aggression.
That's on the coaches.
4-0 then on to Tally.
Waited too long, can't even find a room in the city. May end up being an RV road trip.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 09:42 AM
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 09:18 AM
And is this even a real post or just an attempt to be funny?
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 09:43 AM
Also, I know everyone's upset because we're 2-1 now, but if you get a chance, rewatch the game.
I was there so I missed a lot of these live, but if you rewatch, in addition to ghost calls that brought back 2 touchdowns, watch when Nebraska lined up, how many times they should have been flagged for ineligible receiver (TE lining up on the line), how many times Nebraska held/tackled linemen/pulled down linemen when they were getting beat, and all the other obviously missed calls by the BigTen crew.
Worst officiated game I've ever seen or been a part of.
No wonder we're 2-1
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 09:53 AM
And is this even a real post or just an attempt to be funny?
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 09:43 AM
Why is it that you only respond to my post if you consider it to be negative... but if I give you credit or agree with you crickets??? You a hater! If I say something about Golden you'll respond back in 30sec!
#HeHateMe
#ToxicCrusader
#Lol
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM
Agree GC....
Auburn and Mizzou were bad all game....they are not good.
The aggressive sceme and attack is no option you have to go after people. I thought we went limp dishrag in second half....we got away from aggressive run pass that got us rolling. We have a bad series, and everybody gets scared and curls up in fetal position.....NO!....GO right back at them...start middle finish with a vengence, hit punish hurt do not back down!
Hopefully we learn from it, and get the issues cleaned up....ST coverage tackling.....and a lot of the usual D issues.
As far as calls, fans cry about them. One was a nice hold, the other he might have had him a little, maybe not. You could call it every play.....obvious calls you make. I teach my guys to hold....bump and run guys always do.....I did for years and was great at it. That stuff had nothing to do with the highs and lows on Sat.
Posted by: VA Cane | September 21, 2015 at 10:12 AM
CC Digital Network @theACCDN 3m3 minutes ago
ICYMI, @CanesFootball's Brad Kaaya was this week's #ACCStar! Check out his best plays here-->
http://www.theacc.com/video/55ff37a4e4b0e4dbe0718158?utm_source=Kevin%20Hyland%20ACC%20tw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ACC%20Digital%20Network
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 10:13 AM
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 09:39 AM
Lol! I just keep it 💯 I don't care who's team it is! I don't lie to make anybody look good...not for nobody! You gotta watch what you say...what goes around comes around!
You still haven't answered my question yet that I asked you last week... so who we gon lose to???
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM
so who we gon lose to???
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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NO ONE.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 10:17 AM
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 09:42 AM
I agree!
I really kinda feel bad for Golden... he tried to go for the kill which he never does, although he shoulda went for it on two 4th and 1's, and then it backfired on him...poor guy can't catch a break! I don't think he really did a bad job this time it was just one of those games that seems to always to always doom him... just a lot of bad circumstances lol! After Re watching the game we were guilty of those penalties tho
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM
NO ONE.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 10:17 AM
EXACTLY! That's what I like to hear!
Why predict YOUR TEAM to lose before the game is even played?
12%
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:28 AM
It is always better to have correctable mistakes in a win than in a loss.
The Heat that the team put on themselves in the last 9 minutes of this game should be enough to keep them focused and hungry during this 10 day layoff.
This team better come out on fire against Cincy.
Posted by: Gin & Tonic (with a twist of lime and what not, hold the chit) | September 21, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Canes - 45
Cincy - 9
AKA, CONVINCINGLY
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 21, 2015 at 10:50 AM
UM-Nebraska postscripts
CANES BUZZ
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/09/barry-jackson-buzz-for-sunday-in-the-nfl-nobody-ever-worries-about-backup-offensive-linemen-becoming-malcontents-if-t.html
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 10:54 AM
That catch Brady made over the shoulder was GREAT!! When Kaaya threw it, I initially thought there was no way it would be caught, looked like a over throw, but Brady made a great adjustment mid stride and made the play.
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Besides STs, that pass rush is gonna have to improve. Yeah Armstrong was elusive, but there were times where He stood in the pocket with ample enough time to throw. We had em' where we wanted em', pinning our ears back, but we let em' off the hook waaaaaay too many times.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM
And I hope our Safeties can hold up that 1st half againt Cincy, because they spread you out from hell to high water.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 11:10 AM
Biggest mistake we can make is something Tony referenced yesterday. I hope they don't go into a ball control mindset against Cincy in the first half.
Run the aggressive offense we saw against Nebraska, where two very questionable penalties and Kaaya's only real mistake stopped us from dropping 50 on them and winning by the 20 points we should have.
Last season we scored at will on them. Let's not change a thing and let the chips fall where they may with the short handed D.
4-0 on the horizon.
Go Canes!
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 07:15 AM
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Holy shyt! We actually agree!!!!....lol. I have a feeling Golden will tell Coley to be conservative when we have the lead. That's the best game I've seen this offense play! Kudos on Coley's play calling!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM
It's got to go both ways. I will do my part better.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Posted by: 30CINCO | September 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Yeah it was! Best catch of the game imo! Clutch
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 11:24 AM
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM
That 4th and 15 where Corn blitzed late is a perfect example.
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM
You still haven't answered my question yet that I asked you last week... so who we gon lose to???
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM
You tell me. Then I can lay a few bills down cause you're always right.
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 11:10 AM
No need to fear... Dallas Crawford is here!!!
I would like to see Artie Burns play safety tho... I think he's better suited for that!
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 11:28 AM
Posted by: Go Canes | September 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Hey watch yo mouf!!!
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 11:29 AM
" Credit Brad Kaaya, Miami's sophomore quarterback. He made good decisions. He threw some nice passes off play-action. Did a good job of isolating certain matchups. The outside receivers' double moves did plenty of damage.
But Nebraska often made Kaaya look better than he is ( EMPHASIS on THIS statement!! ). " Steven M. Sipple, Journal Star, Hayseed Cornhusker beat writer
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comments like the one above is one of the REASONS, among millions of others, is why I DISPISE those Herbie Cornhusker HAYSEEDS! And that includes the epic Universe's greatest college football fans and their Hayseed Nebraska football hacks!
That Herbie Cornhusker defense made # 15 look like a very good quarterback. SMH in disbelief. In other words, Sipple is cleverly insinuating that Kaaya is average and what not.
By the way, that Nebraska college football PROPAGANDA shill also said the Cornhuskers would defeat the Hurricanes in the 2002 Rose Bowl game. Steve said his beloved Nebraska would defeat Miami, Florida by a touchdown. LMFAO
All in all I have to give Steve a break because he's a graduate of the University of Nebraska and was born and raised in that dull, bland, bleak Herbie Hayseed Netherlands.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 11:30 AM
I am concern about how open the Nebraska receivers were all game. The defensive line did a good job putting some pressure on the QB, but when you have LB's that are slower than molasses it does you no good. We look to slow out there on defense, we need to get faster!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 21, 2015 at 11:36 AM
Besides STs, that pass rush is gonna have to improve. Yeah Armstrong was elusive, but there were times where He stood in the pocket with ample enough time to throw. We had em' where we wanted em', pinning our ears back, but we let em' off the hook waaaaaay too many times.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM
Hurricane defensive line was being HELD on numerous occasions. Especially in the anxiety ridden fourth-quarter. Matter of fact, McCord was held at least THREE times and Kamala was held once. All those HOLDS were on Nebraska TD's.
Again, that bogus, CORRUPT Big 10 was giving Herbie Cornhusker a helping hand and what not in the 4th quarter!!
If Cane fan has access to ESPN3, he can review the game again.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 21, 2015 at 11:37 AM
Posted by: Lurker | September 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM
I've never claimed to always be right... everybody makes mistakes... only fools claim to always be right!
But anyways... based on Lur-ker's life philosophy, not mine, you said a person has the choice of being negative or positive on a future outcome so you rather choose to be positive. Right or wrong? I agree with this philosophy! So aren't you contradicting yourself when you predict we'll lose before the game is even played? You have the choice every game to say your team will win or lose...so why not believe YOUR team will win? Or do you predict loses for the sake of trying to be RIGHT???
Posted by: WWIN | September 21, 2015 at 11:38 AM