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800th win puts Jim Boeheim in elite company

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:09 -0500

He has been around Jim Boeheim long enough that some of these numbers can start to run together. "I was there in 1989," Mike Hopkins said. "Now it seems like I've gone through four or five of these moments." There is accomplishment in every coaching milestone, from a coach's first victory to all the nice, round numbers that might follow. In college basketball, though, 800 is one stands apart from the rest. Hopkins played for Boeheim in 1993, when he earned his 4...

Week Ten BlogPoll Ballot Draft

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:34 -0500

I’m not sure whether to call 2009 "The Year of the Mid-Major" (Boise State and Texas Christian are in the top six; Houston, Utah, Brigham Young, and Central Michigan all are ranked, as well) or "The Year of the Little Brother" (Pittsburgh is ranked higher than Penn State; Georgia Tech is ranked and Georgia isn’t; Oklahoma State is ranked and Oklahoma isn’t; Arizona is ranked and Arizona State isn’t; South Florida is ranked and Florida State isn’t), but, in any case, I ...

Miami Hurricanes 2009-2010 Season Preview

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:05:41 -0500

Miami Season Preview Record Last Season 19 - 13, 7 - 9 ACC Players Lost Jack McClinton, Lance Hurdle, Jimmy Graham, Brian Asbury New Players Durand Scott, Antoine Allen, Garrius Adams, Donnavan Kirk Projected Lineup Malcolm Grant, James Dews, Durand Scott, Cyrus McGowan, Dwayne Collins Schedule Highlights 12/2 vs Minnesota Miami Schedule Miami Scouting Report
Projected Statistics (Returning Players Only) Explanation of Statistic Projections

Name Pts Asts Rbds Stls Blks TOs % Correct Dwayne Collins 14.3 1.5 7.2 1.0 1.4 2.0 54 James Dews 11.2 1.9 3.7 0.9 0.2 1.6 76 Adrian Thomas 7.6 0.8 4.1 0.5 0.8 1.5 96 Julian Gamble 5.6 0.8 3.5 0.4 0.5 1.0 94 DeQuan Jones 5.2 1.0 2.9 0.5 0.4 1.2 93 Ryan Quigtar 4.1 0.6 1.0 0.2 0.0 0.6 100 Cyrus McGowan 3.5 0.8 2.4 0.4 0.4 0.8 88 Freddy Asprilla 2.2 0.2 1.6 0.1 0.6 0.4 100 Reggie Johnson 1.1 0.2 1.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 100 Things to Watch

After making four postseason appearances in the last five seasons, this season will be filled with a lot of question marks. For one, Jack McClinton has graduated and moved on, and he accounted for nearly 20 points per game. Also gone are Brian Asbury, Lance Hurdle, and Jimmy Graham.

Where will that production come from this season? Expect some of it to come from Dwayne Collins, the team's returning top scorer and rebounder from last season. Collins averaged 10.6 points and 7.3 rebounds last season, and figures to improve on that scoring total this season. Senior Adrian Thomas can score some too particularly from the perimeter, but has had an inability to stay healthy during his career. Cyrus McGowan could see an increase in playing time and production as well, along with sophomore Julian Gamble. Freshman Donnavan Kirk is a slender big man who may contribute but is better known for his rebounding ability and his famous high school. Kirk is a graduate of Detroit Country Day, which boasts former graduates Shane Battier" target="_new">Shane Battier and Chris Webber.

In the frontcourt, James Dews should also see a nice increase in scoring from last season. Dews averaged 8 points per game last season, and is the lone returnee in the backcourt this season. Dews will probably play shooting guard, while Villanova transfer Malcolm Grant will run the point guard position. Grant led Villanova in 3 point shooting percentage his freshman season at 47%, but was caught in a numbers game with Scottie Reynolds and Corey Stokes playing ahead of him. Also expected to see time in the backcourt is freshman Durand Scott, a heralded recruit ranked in the top 10 among shooting guards in the class of 2009. Wingman Dequan Jones has spent the summer working on a jumpshot to go along with this freakish athleticism, and should contribute off the bench.

Frank Haith has a lot of talent, but he most needs a consistent output from his big man Dwayne Collins. Collins has had a career of huge games followed by silence the next time he took the floor. The frontcourt needs to help Collins out and if Grant, Dews, or Scott can average 40 points between the trio, the Hurricanes could see a top 6 finish in the ACC. If things don't pan out though, Frank Haith could find Miami relegated to the cellar and himself on the hotseat.

by Will Ojanen

Fantasy Player to Watch

Dwayne Collins could be a double-double candidate given the departure of Jack McClinton. Collins' field goal percentage has gone up every year of his career, and there's no reason to believe that trend won't continue this year. His rebounding has also increased, and with Collins more likely to be a focal point of the offense, he could be in store for a very nice season.

Last Year's Player Statistics Miami Name GP Mins Pts Asts Rbds Stls Blks TOs FG% 3P% FT% Jack McClinton 32 32.2 19.3 2.8 3.1 0.8 0.0 2.6 44.9 45.3 88.5 Dwayne Collins 31 24.9 10.6 1.3 7.3 1.0 0.4 1.9 56.5 0.0 58.3 James Dews 32 25.3 8.2 1.3 2.7 0.8 0.1 0.9 39.3 33.3 75.6 Brian Asbury 32 24.2 8.0 1.2 5.0 0.9 0.5 1.2 42.9 24.6 75.9 Lance Hurdle 31 25.9 7.3 2.9 1.6 0.6 0.1 1.5 34.8 34.1 67.5 Adrian Thomas 32 17.2 5.1 0.9 2.3 0.6 0.2 1.0 40.1 35.7 66.7 Cyrus McGowan 32 15.0 4.6 0.5 4.4 0.3 0.6 1.3 37.4 32.3 70.3 Jimmy Graham 30 18.7 4.0 0.6 5.9 0.6 1.2 1.1 48.6 0.0 40.0 DeQuan Jones 32 11.0 2.7 0.5 1.7 0.3 0.4 0.9 33.7 7.7 63.3 Julian Gamble 24 7.5 2.4 0.3 2.5 0.1 0.6 0.2 43.5 0.0 58.6 Eddie Rios 13 12.3 4.7 1.3 1.4 0.3 0.1 1.5 43.8 45.8 66.7 Ryan Quigtar 3 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Mark Warren 1 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Freddy Asprilla 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Reggie Johnson 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Malcolm Grant 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Lawrence Gilbert 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Omari Buncum 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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NCAA Football Odds: Miami vs Wake Forest

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:30:00 -0500

The Miami Hurricanes and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at BB&T Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 7-point favorites versus the Demon Deacons, while the game's total is sitting at 51. Jacory Harris had 259 yards passing, two touchdowns and three interceptions for Miami in a 40-37 OT loss to Clemson in Week 8. The Hurricanes failed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the...

Miami Hurricanes lose Javarris James, Eric Moncur, and Ray Ray Armstrong for game vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:21:12 -0500

Running back Javarris James, defensive end Eric Moncur and safety Ray Ray Armstrong all have been ruled out of No. 18 Miami's game at Wake Forest on Saturday.

Sean Spence of Miami Hurricanes out vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons with knee injury

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:58:23 -0500

Miami linebacker Sean Spence has an injured left knee and will not play Saturday when the 18th-ranked Hurricanes visit Wake Forest.

Miami LB Sean Spence Out For Wake Forest

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:13:40 -0500

University of Miami linebacker Sean Spence, one of the Hurricanes' best players on defense, is out for the Saturday game at Wake Forest.

Spence injured what appeared to be his left knee against Clemson last Saturday, went back in the game after halftime but was taken out when it was apparent he was too hobbled to play. He was put in a brace during the game.

Miami Hurricanes' Sean Spence out for Wake Forest game - Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

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Miami Hurricanes safety Randy Phillips expects to play Saturday vs. Clemson Tigers

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:21 -0500

Miami safety Randy Phillips says he'll play for the eighth-ranked Hurricanes on Saturday when they host Clemson.

CBS College Sports Network and Comcast to Air Miami-UCF

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:23:12 -0500

As a courtesy to Miami Hurricanes' fans, Comcast and CBS College Sports Network announced Wednesday that they will offer a free preview of the network in the Florida Keys, Miami-Dade, Broward, Indian River, St. Lucie, Southern Brevard and Palm Beach Counties allowing for the No. 9 Miami-UCF game to be seen by all Comcast digital customers this Saturday.

Most overrated players in college football

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0500

The perception of who is going to be good needs to be redesigned. Prior to the season, most people would have agreed that Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacory Harris had a ton of upside, but no one can truly say that he would be as good as he has been. Meanwhile, there is a long list of players that were overrated.

Miami Hurricanes at the Florida State Seminoles Open Thread

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:59:43 -0500

Welcome to the open thread! We've hyped it all week. We previewed the game. And now one of college football's greatest rivalries is set for another episode. It's the Hurricanes. It's the Seminoles. Labor day. The Doak. Use this thread for the first quarter. Threads for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters will pop up as the game unfolds. We will lock this thread at the conclusion of the first quarter. At that...

'Nole Your Enemy: The Miami Hurricanes' Offense

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:51:10 -0500

We continue our " 'Nole Your Enemy" Series with The Miami Hurricanes. Yesterday we looked at Miami's defense. Today, we'll discuss the offense. Previously we looked at South Florida (Offense, Defense) and continued with BYU's Offense and Defense. Last week we previewed BC's Offense and the Boston College Defense, and UNC's Offense, and Defense. This year, the Hurricanes have...

Miami Hurricanes Eyeing Tommy Tuberville?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:07:30 -0500

Randy Shannon, Miami - School record: 12-13, third season - Why he's in trouble: The Hurricanes open with a brutal schedule — at Florida State, Georgia Tech at home, at Virginia Tech and Oklahoma at home. A poor start at a school that expects to win championships might tempt Miami ...

New Miami Hurricanes Rap Song Comes Equipped With Driving Directions To Tallahassee

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:03:00 -0500

Yes indeed. College football is certainly in the air. And whenever there are new season winds blowing, aspiring artist are busy putting together inspirational songs for their favorite team. Much like G-Spot, S. Nim, Mike B., J Dub, and Ryan B have done for their Miami Hurricanes. (Language is a little salty in spots.)H/T to Early Edition Is DeadFan of No Guts, No Glory? Subscribe to our feed! or Follow us on Twitter!

Baseball. Four Hurricanes Selected on Day Two of 2009 MLB Draft

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:01:27 -0500

Four University of Miami Hurricanes were selected on the second day of the 2009 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Wednesday.

Miami Hurricane Champions

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:46:42 -0500

How much do you know about the team of the 80's?

Warren Sapp Sets Miami Football Back 25 Years

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:45:32 -0500

The University of Miami football team and alumni association worked hard to earn the reputation as a bunch of lowlife thugs. Be it crack addiction, murder raps or unprecedented on-field brawls, these reps don't come overnight.

This Week's Crush: Miami's Christina DeMaria

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:39:35 -0500

Nothing screams college football like scantily-clad ladies of the cheering sort. For that reason, it's The Se?ior's privilege duty to make sure you get your fill with the weekly crush. This Week: Miami's Christina DeMaria

Miami Hurricanes SID fired for child pornography on office computer

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:36:27 -0500

Rick Korch, the Miami Hurricanes football Sports Information Director for the past four years, was fired after university technicians discovered child pornography files on his office computer.