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Champs Sports Bowl Matchup: Miami Run Defense v. John Clay

by Graham Filler on Dec 29, 2009 3:39 PM CST in Wisconsin

Miami (FL), famous for its linebackers, wide receivers, and general athletic talent, boosts the nation's 28th best run defense. Despite being flogged early by a power running Virginia Tech team (55 carries, 272 yards), the Hurricanes have done their best to slow some of the best run games in America. Examples:

Georgia Tech: 39 carries, 95 yards

Clemson: 34 carries, 84 yards

North Carolina: 34 carries, 116 yards

CJ Spiller, 240 lb. Ryan Houston of UNC, and GT's triple-option were all corralled by the speedy Canes. Only two teams have averaged over 4 yards a carry versus the Canes: VT and Wake Forest. Here are the specs from the Hurricanes:

Miami (FL)

This defense throttled a couple of great offensive teams and features a bunch of first team or second team All-ACC performers. Studs: DT's Joe Joseph and Allen Bailey, LB Darryl Sharpton.

Average Starting Lineman size v. GT: 269 lbs.

Average Starting LB size v. GT: 220 lbs.

Formation used v GT: 4-3

Nationally v. the run: 28th

This Canes defense, outweighed by an average of 50 pounds up front, will hope that its team speed (!) can trump the Wisky power run attack.

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Go BUCKY!

Looking very good. Iowa beat Wisconsin in a tough game, Miami beat Georgia Tech. Looking good for Iowa and the Big 10 in the Orange Bowl.

Nice job Wisconsin. You represented very well!

by HawkeyeRecon on Dec 29, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions

Nice win

1-0 for the Big Ten. Already equaled last year’s win total.

by rencito on Dec 29, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions

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