Miami, FL
No. 2 Miami avoids sweep, holds off No. 21 Virginia Tech 8-5
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Shedding the primary two video games of a convention sequence for the one time this season, Miami baseball neared the tip of its journey to Blacksburg, Virginia, in unfamiliar territory.
However seven unanswered runs scored put the No. 2 Hurricanes again within the win column in an 8-5 victory over No. 21 Virginia Tech on Saturday at English Area.
“We have been caught up on this second proper now the place we obtained beat up fairly good within the first two video games,” Miami head coach Gino DiMare mentioned. “It could possibly jolt you mentally. This recreation will knock you down, however you must refuse to be knocked out. There are quite a lot of blows that you simply’re going to take all through the season. I needed to see what our gamers are made from.”
Junior catcher Maxwell Romero, Jr., now with 9 multi-RBI contests this season, ignited the Hurricanes’ scoring with a two-run single within the third inning. The Vanderbilt switch then drove in a run within the fifth, increasing the margin to 3-1.
“I knew they didn’t wish to face Yoyo,” Romero Jr. mentioned. “So, I needed to remind them that they didn’t wish to face me. I squared the ball up and obtained the run in.”
The opposite a part of UM’s four-run burst within the fifth concerned a three-run double from sophomore shortstop Dominic Pitelli, who recorded his first set of RBI in 5 video games.
Sophomore right-handed reliever Alex McFarlane, who crammed sophomore starter Alejandro Rosario within the fourth, held the Hokies to and not using a hit and struck out three batters throughout 1 2/3 innings.
Miami (28-8, 14-4 Atlantic Coast Convention) capitalized on a 10-hit afternoon, whereas Virginia Tech (23-9, 9-7 ACC) failed to attain a couple of run earlier than the seventh inning.
With two straight outs recorded within the seventh, sophomore outfielder Jacob Burke added his sixth dwelling run as a Hurricane.
“We have been capable of capitalize on some massive hits,” DiMare mentioned. “We added some insurance coverage dwelling runs that have been the distinction within the recreation and we would have liked them as a result of they got here again.”
The Hokies responded with a grand slam from shortstop Tanner Schobel, who ranks ninth within the ACC in dwelling runs, within the seventh, slicing the Canes’ result in 7-5. Freshman reliever Gage Ziehl allowed his third dwelling run in 19 complete appearances.
Within the ninth inning, nonetheless, Miami added its exclamation level.
As a part of expectations held for a majority of the season, leadoff hitter CJ Kayfus homered to left discipline.
Virginia Tech by no means responded, regardless of scoring 25 runs throughout the weekend’s first two contests because the ACC’s chief in dwelling runs and batting common. Sophomore nearer Andrew Walters collected 4 strikeouts in a two-inning save, his twelfth of the season to carry onto the ACC’s most.
For the Hokies, nobody aside from proper fielder Nick Biddison managed a couple of hit. Virginia Tech pitching gave up seven two-out RBI to Miami, which hit a weekend-best 10-for-36.
Rosario pitched a one-run begin in 4 1/3 innings, however McFarlane (3-1) was credited with the win. Virginia Tech’s Jordan Geber (0-1) picked up his first lack of the season.
Miami might be again on the diamond Tuesday when it hosts Bethune-Cookman of the Mid-Jap Athletic Convention, proudly owning the all-time sequence 40-6. First pitch is scheduled for six p.m.
“One factor that we saved speaking about was being a group it doesn’t matter what occurs,” Romero Jr. mentioned. “Fourteen wins in a row is superior. Two losses didn’t sit nicely with us, however now we have one another’s backs, which is all that issues.”
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Miami, FL
Your Thoughts On The Miami Dolphins 2024 Roster
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Following the Miami Dolphins cutdown to the semi-final 53-man roster this past week, I asked:
Which player(s), if any, were you disappointed to see cut by the Dolphins today and why? Which player(s), if any, were you disappointed to see NOT cut by the Dolphins today and why?
Below are some of your answers and thoughts on the question of the day-
sdphinsfan is concerned that “nothing has changed.” I, too, am worried about the OL and hoping that we are all wrong somehow, but I know we probably are not.
Everybody’s hurt and the starting IOL is comprised of the same depth players that were playing at the end of last season. So nothing has changed since this team last took the field in a real game. What’s that saying about doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result?
Lefty5150 is probably sad again now that McMorris has also been cut from the practice squad.
Glad they kept McMorris sad they had to cut Brooks
heatforlife wants the front office to consider a player’s past injury history more before signing a guy.
ez e and brooks looked good until injuries,cracaft alwasy looks good until he gets hurt.phillips and chubb were balling until injuries.waddles injured. obj cant play w/o getting hurt.wynn was always in ne .uh mr grier when u acquire players can u ck their injury history a little closer please
SlayerNation1 pointed out that the roster would only take its closer to final form towards the end of the week.
This roster is the rough draft that needed to be handed in to the teacher yesterday at 4:00
It will change before kickoff. We shall know of they do get it right, and very quickly, as in after 4 days of kickoff.
We’ll know a lot in 4 days. Has McD’s coaching evolved to have the team prepared for a possible shootout vs JAX, to not look ahead to a short week with BUF already breathing down their necks? Weaver’s Defense? Can they afford any injury already?
No pressure, just imperative to be 2-0 (no significant injuries) in 4 days when you look at the last 6 weeks of the schedule.
cyberflea is miffed at decisions made.
Easy what Grier got wrong….not addressing the IOL.The OL is worse than it was last year and will be a concern throughout the season.
Dolfanjoe is another concerned with some of the injuries.
The problem here is that we do not know the extensiveness of the injuries for many players. I was very bummed seeing Brooks put out on the waiver wire ! If he is near health with just a concussion i could see another team taking a chance on him. But then again we know nothing about if it is just a concussion or he is dealing with something else. Some tough cuts and maybe more to come with pickups in the next few days. Hoping we get a talented practice squad. We need the depth!
Alpha6 wanted to see Brooks make it and Tindall sent on down the road.
Which player(s), if any, were you disappointed to see cut by the Dolphins today and why?
BROOKS/RB – played 9 games for the Dolphins in 2023, totaling 19 carries for 106 yards (5.6 avg.) only ‘cause he’s a BYU product & ‘cause he looked like a bruising back.
Which player(s), if any, were you disappointed to see NOT cut by the Dolphins today and why?
TINDALL/LB – ‘cause this dude was suppose to be something great.
daytonadolfan is for the most part happy with how things went down.
I’m good with the cuts, Needham was a surprise but i guess he’s getting a little long in the tooth so next man up ! Not happy with so many skill players on the pup list. Feels like we are starting out short handed and who get’s cut to bring them back in?
It seems as if those of us here are inline with the majority of the Dolphins fans base. We are worried about the offensive line and the lack of depth in that unit. Thus far we have not seen the front office address it after the cuts so I guess we will see and they will live with the concequeses of decisions made or not made. Thank you again to each of you that took the time to answer our question of the day.
Miami, FL
Charges dropped against rapper Travis Scott after Miami Beach yacht incident
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Rapper Travis Scott is no longer facing charges after police said he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht in Miami Beach back in June.
The last remaining charge against the artist, a count of trespassing after warning, was dropped Friday, Miami-Dade County records showed.
Prosecutors dropped a disorderly intoxication charge against Scott, 33, in early August. NBC6 reached out to Scott’s publicist for comment at that time, but did not hear back.
Miami Beach Police said they responded to the city’s marina on June 20 and found Scott standing on the dock yelling at people on the ship. Officers told him to sit down, but he kept standing back up and yelling. They could smell alcohol on his breath, police said. The man who called police did not want to press charges, so Scott was allowed to leave.
After being told to leave and coming back to the marina, police said they arrested the rapper.
Bodycam was later released that showed Scott’s conversation with officers.
“I rented this boat, the owners came on this boat. They kicked down my door at 12 o’clock. I don’t know what’s going on, ask him,” Scott tells the officers, adding, “There was no fighting involved.”
At one point, Scott approaches an officer and gets into an argument. He’s then put in handcuffs, with officers telling him that he’s causing a disturbance.
Scott was released from Miami-Dade County Jail after posting a $650 bond. The rapper later poked fun at the arrest after bonding out, posting “Lol” on X and adding sunglasses and earbuds to his mugshot on his Instagram story.
His attorney, Bradford Cohen, said in a statement at the time that Scott was “detained due to a misunderstanding.”
“There was absolutely no physical altercation involved, and we thank the authorities for working with us towards a swift and amicable resolution,” Cohen said.
Miami, FL
Florida vs. Miami: Offensive player projections for Week 1
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For the first time since 2019, Florida and Miami will renew their rivalry. The two teams will square off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in one of the big games on the Week 1 slate, and the offensive player projections have been set, according to PrizePicks.
Both programs are in their third seasons under their respective coaches. Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes were picked third in the ACC preseason poll, while Billy Napier and the Gators are dealing with plenty of pressure after an up-and-down first two seasons. It adds to the intrigue of Saturday’s matchup.
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Graham Mertz is back at quarterback for Florida after transferring in last season. He was efficient, completing 72.9% of his passes for 2,903 yards, 20 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He has playmakers such as Eugene “Tre” Wilson III and Arlis Boardingham back, along with Montrell Johnson in the backfield.
On the other side, Miami went to work in the transfer portal. The most notable addition came at quarterback as Cam Ward came in from Washington State, and the ‘Canes made a splash by landing former Oregon State star running back Damien Martinez. They both came in as Top-20 players in the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings.
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It’s shaping up to be an interesting showdown at The Swamp Saturday afternoon. Here’s what the offensive player projections look like for Florida vs. Miami, according to PrizePicks.
Graham Mertz, QB, Florida
Pass Yards: 243.5
Pass TDs: 1.5
Interceptions: 0.5
Graham Mertz succeeded Anthony Richardson as Florida’s starting quarterback a season ago, and he’ll look to build on a solid first season in Gainesville. His projection is set at 243.5 pass yards in the season opener against Miami on Saturday, according to PrizePicks.
Cam Ward, QB, Miami
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Pass Yards: 262.5
Cam Ward arrives at Miami after reversing course on the NFL Draft. He’s coming off two impressive years at Washington State, including a career-high 3,736 yards and 25 touchdowns last season as a senior.
Eugene Wilson, WR, Florida
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Receiving Yards: 66.5
Receptions: 5.0
Eugene “Tre” Wilson III put together an impressive freshman season and cemented himself as one of Graham Mertz’s top targets at Florida with 538 yards and six touchdowns. With Ricky Pearsall off to the NFL, he could get even more work, and PrizePicks lists his projection at 66.5 receiving yards in Saturday’s opener.
Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
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Receiving Yards: 85.5
Receptions: 6.5
Last year’s leading receiver at Miami, Xavier Restrepo proved to be a strong weapon in the passing game. He led the Hurricanes with 1,092 receiving yards, which sets him up to be a top target for Cam Ward in 2024.
Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida
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Receiving Yards: 47.5
Receptions: 4.0
One of Florida’s most notable transfer additions, Elijhah Badger arrives in Gainesville after back-to-back impressive seasons at Arizona State. In 2023, he totaled 713 receiving yards and three touchdowns after an 866-yard, 7-touchdown showing in 2022.
Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
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Rush Yards: 73.5
Last season, Damien Martinez cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the Pac-12, and that meant he brought plenty of hype with him to Miami. He’s sure to take on a prominent role, and his projection for the first game is set at 73.5 rush yards, according to PrizePicks.
Treyaun Webb, RB, Florida
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Rush Yards: 33.5
Although Billy Napier announced Montrell Johnson will be able to play in the opener, Treyaun Webb is sure to get some looks as RB2 after Trevor Etienne’s departure. He ranked third on the Florida roster with 163 yards as a freshman, and PrizePicks lists his projection at 33.5 rush yards for Saturday’s game.
Jacolby George, WR, Miami
![Miami WR Jacolby George](https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/08/30170806/jacolby-george-1024x538.jpg)
Receiving Yards: 60.5
Receptions: 5.0
Last year’s second-leading rusher, Jacolby George is back at Miami and is sure to once again have a prominent role in the offense. He put together a breakout 2023 season with 864 yards, and his projection is set at 60.5 against Florida, according to PrizePicks.
Arlis Boardingham, WR, Florida
![Florida TE Arlis Boardingham](https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/08/30171001/arlis-boardingham-1024x538.jpg)
Receptions: 2.0
Arlis Boardingham was a solid safety blanket for Graham Mertz at tight end last year. He had 26 receptions for 289 yards and four touchdowns as he saw his first full season of action.
Florida vs. Miami is sure to be one of the more intriguing games of Week 1 with so many storylines. The game will also be part of the first day of the SEC on ABC, kicking off in the coveted 3:30 p.m. ET window.
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