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Vol. 90, Issue 4 | Sept. 1 - Sept. 7, 2011 .com THE MIAMI HURRICANE Gearing up for a GOLDEN generation Pull off this outer section for a preview of the upcoming football season. ALEX BUDENZ // The Miami Hurricane 2 COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE THE MIAMI HURRICANE April 28 - May 11, 2011 April 28 - May 11, 2011 THE MIAMI HURRICANE COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE 3 GAME PREVIEW Virginia Tech looks primed to contend for another ACC title. Replacing quarterback Tyrod Taylor may prove to be a big challenge, but sophomore Logan Thomas looks ready to fill that void. The return of four offensive linemen will make transitions for quarterback and running back easier. Perhaps the biggest loss for Georgia Tech to overcome is that of quarterback Josh Nesbitt. Tevin Washington looks to be the man to take over, but he struggled at times with turnovers last year after replacing Nesbitt during the final four games of the season. Carolina should be stellar defensively, where they have three NFL-quality defenders on the line. The Heels will also return receiver Dwight Jones (62 receptions, 946 yards in 2010). Still questions remain at quarterback, running back and the offensive line. Offensively, the Duke Blue Devils return eight starters from last year’s team that averaged 381 yards of production per game. The Blue Devils look to have a formidable passing attack. The problem for Duke will be with their defense, one that gave up an average of 450 yards per game. The Cavs’ big question is whether the squad has improved on defense after giving up nearly 200 rushing yards per game last season. Virginia did rank third in the ACC with 400-plus yards a game on offense, but it remains to be seen whether quarterback Michael Rocco is the answer. FILE PHOTO MORE MORRIS: Quarterback Stephen Morris scrambles to fi nd an open receiver in his fi rst start against Maryland last season. Morris, who led the Hurricanes to a FSU enters the season ranked No. 6 in the AP poll. They have lost last-second victory against the Terps in that game, has been named the starter for Monday’s game in College Park in the wake of Jacory Harris’ suspension. Christian Ponder, but the Seminoles still have a strong team. However, talented they look, their championship hopes will come down to whether junior quarterback E.J Manuel can pick up where Ponder left off. Sophomore quarterback Tajh Boyd only played in seven games last Labor Day showdown evenly matched season, going 33 of 63 with three interceptions, but he does have weapons at his disposal in running back Andre Ellington and receiver DeAndre with Harris for the starting position all Freshman of the Year Danny O’Brien of securing a strong running game for his Hopkins. The Tigers have only five returning starters on defense. New coaches face each summer, the starter. returns for his second year at the helm of the offense, highlighted by UConn running other in first ACC test Morris got his opportunity to start Terps’ offense, but without the aid of running back Donald Brown’s 2008 season (Edsall last year against Maryland after Harris back Da’Rel Scott and star wide receiver left Connecticut for Maryland after the Offensively, they will be led by senior Montel Harris, who has over BY AUSTEN GREGERSON was out from a concussion he suffered the Torrey Smith. While he performed beyond 2010 season). Brown rushed for over 2,000 3,600 yards rushing in his career but will miss at least two games, and SENIOR SPORTS WRITER previous game against Virginia. Now, due to expectations for any freshman quarterback, yards and scored 18 touchdowns, enough quarterback Chase Rettig, who started in nine games last year. The suspension, Morris has another opportunity O’Brien must now execute a brand new to make him a first-round pick in the 2009 Eagles look to solidify their offensive line after losing three starters. As the Miami Hurricanes travel to to grab control of the starting position with offense with considerably less experience, NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Now Maryland to face the Terrapins on Monday strong play. and possibly less talent, around him at skill for his Maryland squad, Edsall will entrust night, the lights will show just how much the However, according to Coach Al positions. senior Davin Meggett with primary rushing Head coach Tom O’Brien has a lot to look forward to with his defense, NCAA suspensions have hurt the program. Golden, the starting quarterback for the Although quarterbacks will be the responsibilities, as he led the team in rushing which returns eight starters, but there is still plenty of uncertainty with the Most afflicted by the NCAA remainder of the season will not be decided story going into the game, the Hurricanes’ last season with 731 yards. offense. After last year’s starting quarterback Russel Wilson transferred suspensions was the Hurricane defense, with in Harris’ absence against Maryland. The running backs will likely carry the majority Maryland’s 2010 All-ACC safety Kenny to Wisconsin, the offense is now in the hands of Mike Glennon. five of the eight players suspended having competition during the summer was “neck- of the offensive load. The combination of Tate moved down to the starting middle started on last year’s defense. Of the most and-neck,” according to Golden. Lamar Miller and Mike James is among the linebacker position, hoping to make up for notable replacements, Jordan Futch must fill “We’ll let them compete,” Golden said. best in the ACC, and possibly the country. the loss of Alex Wujciak and Adrian Moten. The good news for Wake Forest is that they return 16 starters, which in for Sean Spence at weakside linebacker “The competition was really close. Obviously In 2010, both running backs performed And while the secondary is patchwork, the should give them a sense of stability. Still, this was a team that gave up and JoJo Nicolas will play free safety in the over 400 yards per game last year and only held one team to under 15 it went to Stephen down the stretch when it well in backup roles, with Miller averaging Terrapin defensive line is among the most points. Quarterback Tanner Price started nine games last season. absence of Ray-Ray Armstrong, even though got to looking like Jacory was going to be six yards per carry and James 5.7. With tenured in the ACC. Three juniors and one Nicolas practiced at cornerback all summer. ineligible and we weren’t sure if he was going Damien Berry graduating and Storm sophomore make up the defensive line, For the offense, the suspension of a to be reinstated, so that competition abruptly Johnson transferring, combined with the all with playing experience from the past team’s senior quarterback may cripple most ended. But we’ll continue it after this game.” summer-long uncertainty at quarterback, season. New coach Randy Edsall is looking to take the team over the hump, and he believes he has the quarterback needed to do that in sophomore teams, but Miami is in a unique situation. The Terrapin offseason focused on expect the early focus of the offense to be The game will be televised on Monday Danny O’Brien. Eight defensive starters return, but the Terrapins need to The loss of Jacory Harris for the Maryland getting comfortable with a new system, establishing the two backs. beginning at 8 p.m. on ESPN and online at make up the production they had from linebacker Alex Wujciak. game makes Stephen Morris, who has not figuring out who all would be playing. As for the Maryland rushing attack, espn3.com. previous starting experience and battled Sophomore quarterback and reigning ACC head coach Randy Edsall has a history WRAP AROUND DESIGN BY CARLOS MELLA 2 FOOTBALL SPECIAL EDITION THE MIAMI HURRICANE Sept. 1 - Sept. 7, 2011 Sept. 1 - Sept. 7, 2011 THE MIAMI HURRICANE FOOTBALL SPECIAL EDITION 3 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 1 The Miami Vol. 90, Issue 4 | Sept. 1 - Sept. 7, 2011 HURRICANESTUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929 SPECIAL EVENT 2012 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES Bachmann visits Florida to reel in support Tour of Miami targets Cuban-American vote BY STEPHANIE PARRA COPY CHIEF fter spending four days rallying sup- porters in six cities of the Sunshine AState, Michele Bachmann arrived in MMiami on Monday and toasted with sup- portersp at Versailles Restaurant, a typical sstop for GOP candidates. 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