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Archive for September, 2009

Big hits missing for Miami Hurricanes’ LB Sean Spence

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

Is Sean Spence in the midst of a sophomore slump?
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Virginia Tech loss only the beginning of a nightmare trip for Miami

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

UM’s nightmare on Saturday didn’t end with its 31-7 loss to Virginia Tech.
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Bob Stoops: No decision yet on Sam Bradford’s playing status for UM

Monday, September 28th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Monday morning that no decision has been made whether Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford will play Saturday when the eighth-ranked Sooners face No. 17 Miami in Land Shark Stadium.
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Grading UM vs. Virginia Tech

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

After two A+ performances, the Hurricanes reverted to some of their worst habits from the 2007 and 2008 seasons – missed tackles, dropped passes, shaky special teams, etc.
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Aldarius Johnson out for today’s game vs. Virginia Tech

Saturday, September 26th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

Checking in from soggy, miserable Blacksburg, Va.

Receiver Aldarius Johnson did not make the trip because of an injury sustained in the season opener against Florida State and will miss his second consecutive game. Johnson was listed as questionable for today’s game as he was against Georgia Tech.
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Miami Hurricanes’ freshman Olivier Vernon makes a fast impression

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

UM freshman defensive end Olivier Vernon played only one game as a senior at Miami American High School before missing the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
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Cardinal Newman coach Steve Walsh, two others named to UM’s Ring of Honor

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 by Jorge Milian

Steve Walsh, Bennie Blades and Eddie Dunn are the three newest members of UM’s Ring of Honor, the school announced on Wednesday.
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Frank Beamer: Early schedule benefits Hurricanes

Monday, September 21st, 2009 by Jorge Milian

Much was made prior to the season regarding the difficulty of UM’s first four games. But the one built-in advantage to the early slate was the extra days the Hurricanes had to prepare for its game last week against Georgia Tech and Saturday’s showdown with Virginia Tech.
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Miami Hurricanes back in the Top 10

Sunday, September 20th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

The Hurricanes are back.
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Big-headed ‘Canes?: Randy Shannon “won’t let it affect them”

Friday, September 18th, 2009 by Jorge Milian

With two consecutive victories against ranked teams to open the season, is UM setting itself up for a letdown? Is there a chance the Hurricanes will get a big head with their fast start?
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