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Miami's Rayshawn Jenkins chest pumps teammate Deon Bush, after Jenkins intercepted a Georgia Tech pass in the fourth quarter at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, Saturday, October 5, 2013. Miami defeated Georgia Tech, 45-30. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/MCT)

Dave George: Miami solves Georgia Tech’s triple-option offense, earns key ACC Coastal win

Wrecking Georgia Tech turned out to be a lot easier than usual for Miami on Saturday. There was only one half of total chaos in this one, and not the customary 60-minute freakout. Down 17-7 early, the Hurricanes found their footing and eventually found their happy place, too, coasting to ...

Miami running back Dallas Crawford (25) celebrates with tight end Clive Walford (46) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Hurricanes (4-0) move up one spot in AP and USA Today coaches’ polls to No. 14

Miami is off to its best start in nine years, but poll voters aren’t yet completely sold on the Hurricanes. After another blowout victory, this time a 49-21 win at USF, Miami (4-0) moved up one spot to No. 14 in both the Associated Press and USA Today coaches’ polls ...

Georgia Tech-Miami preview

Georgia Tech-Miami preview

The AJC's Ken Sugiura & CineSport's Noah Coslov preview Saturday's Georgia Tech-Miami game, as the Yellow Jackets look to snap a 6-game losing streak to ranked opponents.

‘More confident’ freshman receiver Stacy Coley makes two TD grabs in Miami’s win

In his college debut Aug. 31 against Florida Atlantic, Stacy Coley was flat-out nervous. He admitted it afterward, but it was clear as day — he dropped two of the first three balls thrown to him, both of which would have gone for touchdowns. That feels like a long time ...

Miami running back Duke Johnson (8) is knocked out of bounds short of the goal line by South Florida defensive back Kenneth Durden (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Miami routs USF 49-21 for 4-0 start; QB Stephen Morris tweaks ankle, calls Bulls ‘dirty’

Miami quarterback Stephen Morris had already torched USF for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns in a little more than a quarter of work Saturday. He didn’t need to prove anything else. Oh, but he did he ever want to. “I wanted to score 70 points on them,” Morris ...

Miami quarterback Stephen Morris (17) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami QB Stephen Morris (ankle) throws on side, says he expects to play at South Florida

Like any player when he falls to the turf injured, Miami quarterback Stephen Morris feared the worst. “You’re always worried about the big injury, whether it’s Achilles’ or ACL, or something with your knee,” he said. However, it was a minor injury — a bone bruise on his right ankle ...

Miami defensive lineman Anthony Chickillo (71) stops Florida receiver Trey Burton (8) at the 1-yard line during the Hurricanes’ 21-16 win Sept. 7. Chickillo, a junior, has 12 tackles and two sacks — half of last season’s total — in UM’s first three games despite playing little in the second halves of blowout wins over FAU and Savannah State. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

Miami Hurricanes DE Anthony Chickillo, off to a strong start, going home to Tampa to face USF

Anthony Chickillo’s roots are well known to Hurricanes fans: He’s the son of Tony, a former nose tackle at UM, and grandson of Nick, an All-America guard.Few were surprised when Chickillo announced his college choice in September 2010 by putting on a green and orange cap and a T-shirt that ...

Miami Hurricanes OL Danny Isidora, who suffered broken foot in camp, returns to practice

One valuable piece of Miami’s offensive line, right guard Danny Isidora, returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since breaking his foot on the first day of August training camp.Asked about Isidora’s return, Hurricanes coach Al Golden didn’t hold back his enthusiasm, calling it “a big day to see ...

Miami head coach Al Golden, right, works on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami coach Al Golden expects QB Stephen Morris (ankle) to play Saturday at South Florida

Miami coach Al Golden said he expects senior quarterback Stephen Morris to be ready to play when the Hurricanes visit South Florida on Saturday (noon, ESPNU). Morris’ right ankle injury, suffered during Saturday night’s 77-7 win over Savannah State, was originally believed to be a sprain. Golden said it was ...

Miami quarterback Stephen Morris passes the football during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami QB Stephen Morris leaves game with ankle injury; coach Al Golden says ‘Stephen’s fine’

On a night when avoiding injuries was the main goal, the Hurricanes fell short in that department. Senior quarterback Stephen Morris left Saturday night’s game with 8:51 remaining in the first quarter against Savannah State with an apparent right ankle injury. On 560 WQAM, the Hurricanes’ flagship radio station, sideline ...

Greg Stoda: Al Golden trusts Hurricanes not to lose hunger after beating Gators

The task for the Miami Hurricanes these days is to keep from getting too far ahead of themselves. There’s a need for patience, and the ‘Canes should be well-suited to meet that challenge. They’re still awaiting word from the NCAA on penalties stemming from the Nevin Shapiro booster scandal for ...

Quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a 71-yard touchdown in No. 2 Oregon’s 59-10 victory at Virginia on Saturday. Mariota finished with 122 yards rushing and 199 yards passing while accounting for three TDs. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Thomas Boyd)

Heisman Trophy watch: Oregon QB Marcus Mariota is the early front-runner

A look at the leading Heisman Trophy candidates after Week 2: Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon: Must be considered the front-runner in the race after a rout of Virginia in which he passed for 199 yards and rushed for 122 while accounting for three touchdowns. Oregon is ranked No. 2, and ...

Miami tight end Clive Walford is tackled by Florida linebacker Michael Taylor during the Hurricanes’ 21-16 win Saturday. Getting Walford, a Glades Central grad, more involved in the offense might help solve UM’s third-down woes. Walford has either picked up a first down or a touchdown 15 of the last 16 times he has touched the ball. PHOTO: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Hurricanes looking to fix third-down conversion problems

Though his team won’t play until next Saturday, Miami coach Al Golden is game-planning for an opponent.This week, he said, is “about us vs. complacency.”The Hurricanes are feeling fine after Saturday’s 21-16 win over Florida, which vaulted the Canes (2-0) into the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time ...

Hurricanes receiver Phillip Dorsett celebrates after making a 52-yard TD catch in Miami’s 21-16 victory over then-No. 12 Florida on Saturday at Sun Life Stadium. “We ain’t no cupcake league,” UM linebacker Denzel Perryman said of the ACC, which is 2-2 against the SEC this season. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

ACC Report: Conference gains swagger after two wins over top-15 SEC teams

Want proof the ACC is enjoying an early-season renaissance?Look no further than Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, who on Saturday did a little boasting on behalf of his conference cousin, Miami.“How about that ACC?” he told reporters after his team’s Saturday dismantling of South Carolina State. “Spunky little old league?” As ...

Miami Hurricanes head coach Al Golden at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 7, 2013. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

Dave George: For coach Al Golden, Miami’s 21-16 upset of Florida ‘almost cathartic’

Al Golden finally has his signature win at Miami, and with the Hurricanes and Florida Gators currently scheduled for no further rematches, you’d have to say it’s a 21-16 message written in permanent ink. Oh, sure, Florida fans, and there were plenty of them among the 76,869 at Sun Life ...

Florida Gators running back Matt Jones (24) fumbles as he is hit by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 7, 2013. Miami recovered the fumble to set up their first score. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

Miami Hurricanes, who jump into AP poll at No. 15, quickly move on after big win over Florida

Months ago, Al Golden mapped out every day of his team’s 2013 season. A peek at the last two days of his calendar: • Saturday, Sept. 7: Miami beats Florida. • Sunday, Sept. 8: Miami moves on from win over Florida.   After defeating the Gators on Saturday, the Hurricanes ...

Rap star: University of Florida is racist

Rapper and rabid University of Miami Hurricanes fan Luther Campbell has never been one to shy away from controversy. Campbell is best known for the sexually explicit lyrics he sang as a member of the hit late 1980s-early 1990s rap group 2 Live Crew.  Now he's stirring up trouble with ...

Miami's Stacy Coley (3) drops a pass in the endzone in the first quarter as Florida Atlantic's Damian Parms defends at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday, August 30, 2013. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/MCT)

Miami WR Phillip Dorsett, who overcame drop problems, says Stacy Coley will rebound from rough debut

Stacy Coley couldn’t believe how alone he was. “It just happened so fast,” he recalled. “The defense spread it open so fast. I was like, ‘Wow, where’s everybody at?’ I was all by myself.” Quarterback Stephen Morris delivered the ball to the freshman wide receiver, who was streaking down the ...

Aug 31, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Mack Brown (33) is congratulated by teammates after he ran the ball in for a touchdown during the first half against the Toledo Rockets at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

No. 10 Florida Gators prepare for Miami Hurricanes team that seeks credibility-building win

For seven years, Florida has loomed over Miami as the superior program, and this could be the Hurricanes’ last chance in the foreseeable future to fire back. But after storming to an 11-2 record and a Sugar Bowl appearance last season, the Gators are accustomed to opponents salivating over the ...

Owls quarterback Jaquez Johnson (12) throws a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

FAU coach Pelini’s focus was on young quarterbacks in loss to Miami

Though Florida Atlantic coach Carl Pelini insisted Friday’s game at Miami was not about keeping the score close or moral victories, the Owls had plenty to be encouraged about following the 34-6 loss.FAU, a 32-point underdog, trailed just 3-0 after one quarter and was within two touchdowns until late in ...

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Freshman J.J. Green comes through for Georgia

Tailback J.J. Green said he can’t say for sure how many times he has heard “you’re one play away from playing” from Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and running backs coach Bryan McClendon.

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Yellow Jackets even found trouble during pregame

Here is a clue that your trip to sunny south Florida may not be a carefree vacation: You’re a football team, and you lose one of your starters during warm-ups.

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Dogs have resolve but they’re running out of bodies

If nothing else, Georgia has ensured at least one thing about its season. Regardless of where the rest of the schedule takes them, whether its to an SEC championship, a BCS bowl bid or a national title, there will be no claims from outsiders that this team received too many breaks and escaped health issues, no suggestions that the road to success was lined with lollipops and unicorns.

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A better Georgia Tech yields only an emphatic loss

Georgia Tech got the start it wanted and, at least for a little while, ran the option the way Paul Johnson wants it run.

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Mississippian Crowder kickstarts Georgia soccer

Having been at Georgia four seasons now, soccer coach Steve Holeman doesn’t weird out nearly as much as he once did about playing Ole Miss, where he coached for 15 years.