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Quarterbacks: Duke It has to be understood what Thaddeus Lewis has done for Duke this season.

One by one, they took turns defending their leader. First, there was a teary-eyed Damien Berry.

That's Miami's record on the road at North Carolina, who own a 3-2 record against the Hurricanes since Miami joined the ACC in 2004.

The closest thing to an answer is that they weren't playing anybody like Miami those days.

For a half, it seemed that punt blocks were all Virginia needed to stay close to the No.

The last time Virginia coach Al Groh was on the sideline in South Florida, his Cavaliers ended Miami's era at the Orange Bowl with a stunning 48-0 romp over the Hurricanes.

Miami chose ACC foe Virginia as its homecoming foe this season. It's possible Virginia was picked because of how the Cavaliers closed out the Hurricanes' former home two years ago - before Jacory Harris arrived on campus for Miami.

' career at Clemson has consisted of two stages, clearly demarcated by a haircut.

Miami's Sunshine State victory tour is rolling along nicely, with wins already recorded over FSU, FAMU and, on Saturday night, a fresh flogging of outmatched Central Florida.

I am taking over for Iliana here in the second half. And away we go ... -- McDuffie got the Knights off to a good start to the second half with a nice punt return.

Jacory Harris threw for 293 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-26 passing to lead No.9 Miami-Florida past the University of Central Florida, 27-7. Javarris James totaled 65 yards and a score on 17 carries for the Hurricanes , who have won three straight games since a 31-7 setback to Virginia Tech.

After reading and hearing so many people making a big deal about Mike James playing fullback a lot last game, I have just one thing to say: duh! Ever since game 1, we've seen both Mike and Javarris James lined up at fullback, and if any of you have watched the 'Canes in the past, it happened then too.

MIAMI - Already trailing the Miami Hurricanes by three touchdowns, Florida A&M tried lining up on defense with 13 players.

The University of Miami aired radio commercials promoting Saturday's football game by touting the famed Florida A&M Marching 100 band's 15-minute, postgame show at Land Shark Stadium.

With only nine days until the big battle against Miami at Bright House Networks Stadium, there's a lot of debate in the Central Florida community over just how the game will turn out.

The 11th-ranked Miami-Florida Hurricanes take a break from what has been a daunting schedule thus far when they play host to the Rattlers of Florida A&M this Saturday at Landshark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

MIAMI a ' Everyone knows the biggest difference between this year's Miami Hurricanes and the past few classes a ' prized quarterback, bevy of receivers, offensive linemen who block, emerging tight ends, and now what appears to be a running game.

Pay no attention to the calendar. Never mind the upcoming bowl game. For the University of Miami, the 2009 season begins now.

MIAMI - The University of Miami football team may just be for real after all. After shocking the college football world with two wins over ranked teams only to come down to earth after a loss at Virginia Tech, No.

The sophomore quarterback threw two of his three touchdowns in the second half to help No.