Miami defense comes through in win over UCF
October, 17, 2009
10/17/09
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Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich
It's not like the Canes dominated Central Florida.
Dominate is what Boston College did today against NC State. No, Miami won, 27-7.
It took care of business. It just wasn't the kind of game that's going to win them any style points. Not with 46 yards rushing and 1.5 yards per carry. But a pesky performance by UCF on their home turf was to be expected.
And with a 5-1 record, Miami is off to its best start under Randy Shannon. Quarterback Jacory Harris continued to spread the ball around, the Canes racked up a season-high 26 first downs, and for the first time this season, Miami held an opponent scoreless in the first half.
Ray-Ray Armstrong made his first career start at safety, and running back Damien Berry ran for 60 yards and a touchdown. Most importantly, Miami is 3-0 in nonconference play this year.
There's no question the Canes are a top 10 team, but now that the BCS standings are coming out, they have to make sure they look like it in every quarter of every game.
It's not like the Canes dominated Central Florida.
Dominate is what Boston College did today against NC State. No, Miami won, 27-7.
It took care of business. It just wasn't the kind of game that's going to win them any style points. Not with 46 yards rushing and 1.5 yards per carry. But a pesky performance by UCF on their home turf was to be expected.
And with a 5-1 record, Miami is off to its best start under Randy Shannon. Quarterback Jacory Harris continued to spread the ball around, the Canes racked up a season-high 26 first downs, and for the first time this season, Miami held an opponent scoreless in the first half.
Ray-Ray Armstrong made his first career start at safety, and running back Damien Berry ran for 60 yards and a touchdown. Most importantly, Miami is 3-0 in nonconference play this year.
There's no question the Canes are a top 10 team, but now that the BCS standings are coming out, they have to make sure they look like it in every quarter of every game.
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