After the first practice, University of Miami quarterback Cameron Ward said the defense won round one. On Saturday, the tables turned.
The offense, led by Xavier Restrepo, outpaced the defense and made many big plays. They were fighting for 50-50 balls. Ward was sharp and so were his receivers.
“It’s exactly how I expected. We’re a super explosive offense.” Restrepo said after practice. “We’re going back and forth. We have short term memory. If we were whipping this defense everyday there would be a problem. We have a big year ahead of us.”
Restrepo liked the enthusiasm and the effort that the players brought to practice, on both sides of the ball.
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“Everyone is just running around the field. Guys are giving us really good looks,” Restrepo said. “They give me great work every day. We get another day of work. That’s what I call it, it’s work. We don’t have to come here, but we want to come here. That’s everyone’s mindset.”
Tight end Cam McCormick agreed with Restrepo. He has seen a lot in his many years of college football. He said this is the pinnacle.
“The offense is all fired up,” McCormick said. “We know how special we are. We are putting it all together now.”
McCormick said the trust factor with Ward is what makes this team special.
“His ability to bring the guys together. When he says something, everyone listens,” McCormick said. “He’s a leader. He does a great job of just bringing guys together. It’s all based on our trust for him.”
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Restrepo praised transfer Sam Brown and JoJo Trader for working hard and competing hard in practice.
“Sam, just like the other guys, they are all unique and bring something to the game,” Restrepo said. “They come to work and give it their all. I can’t wait to see them play this season.”
Restrepo said he wants the team to look at him as the thermostat. As hot as he goes, he wants his teammates to keep up.
“I came out a little excited today,” Restrepo said. “I wanted to be the thermometer and have everyone match me. I make sure I lead by example, set the tone and be that thermostat.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a ground stop for all incoming flights at Miami International Airport Wednesday.
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The order was initially issued at about 8:30 a.m. due to poor visibility in the area caused by “low ceilings.”
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According to The Weather Channel, a low ceiling “refers to low clouds or fog,” making it too dangerous to fly.
MIA spokesman Greg Chin said airport officials are still determining the number of flights affected.
The FAA’s order was lifted around 9:30 a.m.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — – Tre Donaldson scored 23 points, Malik Reneau recorded a double-double and Miami took control in the second half to beat Notre Dame 81-69 on Tuesday night.
Reneau scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to go with five steals, Shelton Henderson added 17 points and Dante Allen had 11 points for Miami (15-2, 4-0 ACC), which shot 50% (29 for 58).
Jalen Haralson scored 18 points and reserve Sir Mohammed had 15 points for Notre Dame (10-7, 1-3), which has lost four of its last five.
The Hurricanes used a 17-5 run in the first six minutes of the second half to turn a 39-all halftime score into a 56-44 advantage. Donaldson made 4 of 5 shot attempts and scored nine points during that span.
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It took nearly 10 minutes for the Irish to score 10 points in the second half. Notre Dame could only get within seven points on two occasions in the last nine minutes.
The Hurricanes won their 10th straight game, the first time the program has accomplished the feat in eight seasons.
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Miami travels to face 22nd-ranked Clemson on Saturday.
Losers of three straight, Notre Dame heads to Virginia Tech to face the Hokies on Saturday.
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A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed near an ATM in Miami on Tuesday morning, officials said.
Miami Police officials said the man was stabbed around 8:20 a.m. in the area of West Flagler Street and Northwest 12th Avenue in Little Havana, near a Truist bank.
Miami Fire Rescue officials said the 33-year-old was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
The man’s identity wasn’t released and officials haven’t said what led to the stabbing but said no arrests have been made.
