It's not east being green on Chargers' roster Nov 20, 2008
Despite all his experience on kickoffs and punts, Hester's most noteworthy professional play also was a career first for him; he stripped the ball and recovered the fumble on a kickoff at Miami. Which of these three Chargers rookies will end up having the biggest impact on the team. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Cavs' James youngest to reach 11,000 points Nov 20, 2008
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie has a trial date in Miami set for March 16. He faces four charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a fight outside a nightclub in February. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
On the Air - TV and Radio Nov 20, 2008
Advertisements TODAYCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7:30 p.m. Miami at Georgia Tech, ESPN9 p.m. Grambling State at Texas Southern, ESPNUGOLF2 p.m. LPGA, ADT Championship, first round, TGC1 a.m. European PGA Tour, Hong Kong Open, second round, TGCMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL11 a.m. Puerto Rico Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Fairfield vs. Virginia Tech, ESPNU1 p.m. Puerto Rico Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Missouri vs. Xavier, ESPNU4:30 p.m. Puerto Rico Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Chattanooga vs. Memphis, ESPN27 p.m. 2K Sports Classic,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Real Housewives of Atlanta Nov 20, 2008
Ed I wish you could have gone to Dallas or Miami and try it one more time but if you are physically unable then it time to get into something else. You would make a great Linebacker coach for the Falcons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Can Georgia Tech contain the Miami quarterbacks? Nov 20, 2008
Can Georgia Tech contain the Miami quarterbacks ... Can Georgia Tech contain the Miami quarterbacks ... Can Georgia Tech contain the Miami quarterbacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CHANGE WE NEED: Why even Obama can't squash the BCS Nov 20, 2008
The Florida win over Alabama seems to be such a certainty for everyone it is beginning to remind me of the 1993 Sugar Bowl when Miami was absolutely going to destroy the Tide ... Recent victims include Ohio State (2006), USC (2005), Oklahoma (2003) and Miami (2002). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hawks snap four-game skid Nov 20, 2008
Raptors 101, Heat 95: At Miami, Andrea Bargnani scored a season-high 25 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and Toronto overcame a huge night by Dwyane Wade. Timberwolves 102, 76ers 96: At Minneapolis, Al Jefferson scored six of his 25 points in the final 31/2 minutes to help Minnesota snap an eight-game losing streak. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Slowing the flow of guns Nov 20, 2008
another non-lib wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:53 PM:" These conversations only happen when a Democrat takes office. Miami Fl. had no murders in the month of October. Maybe the cities of Gary and Chicago should take some lessons from the Miami Police and quit taking marching orders from the left wing press and politcians ". From my cold dead hands wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:19 PM:" What a great idea, lets keep our gun locked up in a safe. Then when someone breaks into our home we will kindly ask the... (Munster Times, IN)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Miami at Georgia Tech Nov 20, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Ft. Myers/Naples, FL. (Theacc.com)
All the picks: Huguenin's weekend primer Nov 20, 2008
Miami (7-3) at Georgia Tech (7-3), 7:30 p.m., ESPN ... Miami has won five in a row and controls its destiny in the ACC Coastal Division race ... Miami University (2-8) at Toledo (2-8), 7 p.m.. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
#15 Irish Tip Off Home Slate Wednesday Against Evansville Nov 20, 2008
Last season, Notre Dame opened up its home slate with a 98-50 win over Miami (Ohio) at the Joyce Center in the first round of the Preseason WNIT. ... Last year, the Irish reached the magic number eight times, doing so in both exhibition wins, along with regular-season victories over Miami (Ohio), Boston College, Canisius, Valparaiso, Marquette and South Florida. (Und.com)
NBA Roundup: Pistons shut down another hot team (Today) Nov 20, 2008
Anthony Parker scored 19 points, and Chris Bosh added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who blew a 17-point, late-third-quarter lead but ultimately scrambled to beat Miami for the second time in four days. Wade had season highs of 40 points and 11 assists for Miami. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sooners try to create BCS mess Nov 20, 2008
All that would stand in the way of the Red Raiders and spot in the Jan. 8 title game in Miami is a home game against Baylor and the Big 12 championship against Missouri on Dec. 6 ... No. 23 Miami (plus 3 1/2) at Georgia Tech. (FindLaw News)
Congolese mourn their Rumba king Nov 20, 2008
Roberto C. Alvarez-Galloso,CPUR, Miami Florida. From the village I come from, the music that conquers the village is Rhumba and Madilu system is a house hold name,unfortunately I dont think the news of his death has reached my village. (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
Iverson, Pistons halt Cavs' winning streak Nov 20, 2008
Miami's Dwyane Wade, who scored 40 points and added 11 assists, tries his hand at defense against Toronto's Chris Bosh ... Raptors 101, Heat 95 - Andrea Bargnani scored a season-high 25 points, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 16 points and 17 rebounds, and visiting Toronto overcame a huge night by Dwyane Wade to beat Miami ... Anthony Parker scored 19 points, and Chris Bosh added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who blew a 17-point, late third-quarter lead but ultimately scrambled to... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Veteran Faulk being good scout Nov 20, 2008
Faulk has been playing the role of Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown in Miami's "Wildcat" package, in which Brown takes direct snaps from center like a quarterback ... Serving as Miami's executive vice president of football operations, Parcells's presence is felt regularly around the team's facility. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Marty BurnsNBA POWER RANKINGS Nov 19, 2008
(1-6)Antawn Jamison called out his teammates after last Friday's loss in Miami, refusing to use injuries to Gilbert Arenas, Brendan Haywood and Antonio Daniels as an excuse for the Wizards' struggles. "Nothing is missing," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Top 25 Fared Nov 19, 2008
Miami (1-0) did not play. Next: vs. Southern Mississippi, Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Muschamp to replace Longhorns' Brown ... whenever Nov 19, 2008
Muschamps coaching resume includes jobs at LSU and the Miami Dolphins under Nick Saban and a season as Auburns defensive coordinator before Brown hired him at Texas. This is a special place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hello! Does anyone want to win the ACC? Nov 19, 2008
Boston College, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami, North Carolina, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest are still in the mix, all of them close enough in the conference standings to be covered by a single blanket ... Miami (7-3, 4-2) is setting the pace in the Coastal Division, a half-game clear of Georgia Tech (7-3, 4-3) and one up on North Carolina (7-3, 3-3), Virginia Tech (6-4, 3-3) and Virginia (5-5, 3-3) ... "You don't want to have a conference that one guy is going to go... (MSNBC -- Sports)
College FB: Looking at local teams Nov 19, 2008
- Miami at Georgia Tech, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (ESPN) ... Georgia Tech: Virginia, Virginia Tech and North Carolina all pulling for the Yellow Jackets against Miami. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stewart MandelINSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Nov 19, 2008
BCS Championship (Miami): Texas Tech (BCS No. 1) vs. Florida (BCS No. 2) ... Gator: Notre Dame (Big East No. 2**) vs. Miami (ACC No. 3). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Mr. President, college playoff can wait Nov 19, 2008
Miami s return to greatness ... He s pulling for Miami Thursday ... Part of the reason is Miami s decline and absence from the three conference title games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Backup Shaw can get it done Nov 19, 2008
Do you agree that Tech can beat Miami with Shaw ... I d rather let Shaw run the offense against Miami and let Nesbitt get healthy for the UGA game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech's Mo Bennett Named ACC Rookie of the Week Nov 19, 2008
Support the Collection dates: 11/20 Football vs. Miami; 11/22 Volleyball vs. Maryland; 12/5 Women's Basketball vs. Georgia; 12/6 Men's Basketball vs. Vanderbilt. Men's Sports. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Texas Tech-Oklahoma Repercussions Nov 19, 2008
Not only could this battle between the Red Raiders and Sooners decide which team winds up in Miami on January 8, it will go a long way in determining which club wins the Big 12 South along with the conference championship. Oklahoma was the heavy divisional preseason favorite at odds of 4-7, Texas was the second choice at 5-2, and Texas Tech was 4-1. (FOX23.com, OK)
Bowling...but where? Nov 19, 2008
Maryland, Florida State, Wake Forest, Boston College, Miami, North Carolina, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech all stand either 6-4 or 7-3 and could all still win the league title. The ACC team in the Gator will come from this pool, but it's impossible to project who lands where. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Army Opponents Update Nov 19, 2008
Aug 29 at Army, W 7-35 Sep 6 Connecticut, L 9-12 OT Sep 13 at Buffalo, L 28-32 Sep 20 at Penn State, L 3-45 Sep 27 Western Michigan, L 3-7 Oct 4 at Miami (OH), W 28-10 Oct 11 at Central Michigan, L 14-24 Oct 21 Ohio, W 14-10 Nov 1 at Navy, L 27-33 (OT) Nov 12 at Kent State, L 38-41 Nov 22 Eastern Michigan Nov 28 Akron ... Aug 30 Arkansas State, L 14-18 Sep 6 at New Mexico, W 28-22 Sep 20 Miami (FL), L 23-41 Sep 27 Army, W 21-17 Oct 4 at Oklahoma State, L 28-56 Oct 11 Kansas State, L 30-44 Oct 18... (ArmySports.com)
Blacks showed discrimination in election Nov 18, 2008
By LEONARD PITTS - Miami Herald (No comments posted ... Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Santa Clara tipped in Tip-Off Nov 18, 2008
6 Pittsburgh 82, Miami (Ohio) 53: Jermaine Dixon hit two three-pointers while scoring eight points during the host Panthers' 16-2 run to start the second half. 11 Purdue 87, E. Michigan 58: Robbie Hummel scored 18 points for the Boilermakers in the first round of the NIT Tip-Off in West Lafayette, Ind. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Men's Top 25 Basketball Schedule Nov 18, 2008
No. 6 Pittsburgh vs. Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. ... No. 17 Miami vs. Southern Mississippi at the Sports and Fitness Center, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 1 p.m. ... No. 18 Miami vs. TBA at the Sports and Fitness Center, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, TBA. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Mason's 3-pointer sparks Spurs Nov 18, 2008
Ginobili is still recovering from offseason ankle surgery, while Parker has missed five games after he sprained his left ankle against Miami on Nov. 7, two days after scoring a career-high 55 points at Minnesota. San Antonio is 4-1 without Parker. (Anchorage Daily News)
What to watch: Early signing period storylines Nov 18, 2008
Three schools (Connecticut, Miami and Pittsburgh) still remain ... Memphis has always been a player in the race for Wall, and, most recently, Miami has thrown a line to the nation's top player and he's taking the bait. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Early signing period team rankings Nov 18, 2008
But they must beat Miami to keep their hopes alive. NEXT: Thursday, vs. Miami ... NEXT: Friday, vs. Miami University. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
OU-Tech matchup has several keys Nov 18, 2008
And let's face it, if Tech wins in Norman, that will be the only thing on their road resume that is impressive enough to warrant a trip to Miami. Alabama has road wins over Georgia and LSU. Tech has road wins over Kansas and Nevada. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Long hints changes will come on staff Nov 18, 2008
Meantime, Miami stormed into the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in more than two years. Having won five straight games, the Hurricanes entered the AP poll at No. 23. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bolts' latest last-minute lossSEAN M. HAFFEY / Union-TribuneLaDainian Tomlinson (21) leaves Pittsburgh's Heinz Field Sunday with Nick Hardwick (61) and Stephen Cooper. The Chargers took an early 7-0 lead, but the Steelers used a costly safety and three field goals – the last with 11 second left – to beat the Bolts 11-10, dropping them 4-6.Frustrated Chargers welcome home-sweet-homestand Nov 18, 2008
Home-sweet-homestand awaits Chargers over next three games. San Diego Chargers: 10. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fullback commits to Tigers Nov 18, 2008
Allen also had official offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Memphis and Wake Forest in addition to drawing interest from Miami. "The last time he went down there (to LSU for the Georgia game) he loved the closeness of the players," Gaddis said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Rockets worry after win cruise, but ...McGrady, Artest hobble off court Nov 18, 2008
"He has been nothing short of terrific -- both on the floor and in the community -- since we acquired him almost two years ago. He has embraced this opportunity with the Warriors and has become a leader of a very young basketball team. Furthermore, he expressed a desire to be here long-term and we wanted him to be a part of our team as we move forward. We view this as a win-win for everyone."WADE TAKES REST: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sat out practice Monday to get treatment on a sprained... (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNC tops coaches' poll Nov 18, 2008
Miami and Marquette, both 1-0, were 16th and 17th, respectively. Georgetown, which also has yet to play a game, was 18th, while Florida (2-0) held at No. 19. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Tourney: burning questions Nov 18, 2008
In reality, they are probably teams 34A and 34B in a pool of 34 at-large bids (although Miami, which hasn't scored more than one goal in a game since Sept. 10, should thank its lucky stars it's in the RPI-friendly ACC). But it's hard not to feel for the Lions, who missed out on a tie against eventual league champion Harvard on the final day of the regular season after giving away a penalty kick with nine seconds left in the second overtime. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Thoughts from the Off Weekend Nov 18, 2008
Sure the odds are long, but there s still something to play for in the ACC. The Miami game looms large and there is no reason to slack off or play it safe in preparation for the rivalry game at the end of the month ... FOCUS MIAMI: The Hurricanes are playing well and are sitting on a five game winning streak ... And yes three of those five wins were against UCF, Duke, and Wake Forest just don t forget that Miami has recently defeated a pair of teams from the state of Virginia that comprise two... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
National Digest Nov 18, 2008
Edwards led a race-high 157 laps, ran out of gas as he crossed the finish line, but still won Sunday s season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... Elsewhere, Philadelphia and Cincinnati struggled to a 13-13 tie, the NFL s first in six years, and in other NFL games, it was: Dallas 14, Washington 10; Pittsburgh 11, San Diego 10; Arizona 26, Seattle 20; the New York Giants 30, Baltimore 10; Carolina 31, Detroit 22; Tampa Bay 19, Minnesota 13; Denver 24, Atlanta 20; Indianapolis 33, Houston... (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 18, 2008
Miami 17, Oakland 15. Green Bay 37, Chicago 3. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Air Force travels to #15/17 TCU for regular season finale Nov 18, 2008
Florida State - 22 Miami (Fla ... Nebraska 233 1/01/1974 - 11/29/1991 Miami, Fla ... Other semifinalists are Arkansas State's Josh Sarauco, Arizona's Jason Bondzio, Miami's Matt Bosher, Florida State's Graham Gano, Troy's Sam Glusman, Navy's Matt Harmon, Penn State's Kevin Kelly, Virginia Tech's Dustin Keys, UTEP's Jose Martinez, West Virginia's Pat McAfee, Florida's Jonathan Phillips, Cincinnati's Jake Rogers, Syracuse's Patrick Shadle, Mississippi's Joshua Shene, Alabama's Leigh Tiffin,... (Airforcesports.com)
Huskies roll at home Nov 18, 2008
No. 6 Pittsburgh 82, Miami (Ohio) 53: At Pittsburgh, Jermaine Dixon hit two 3-pointers while scoring eight points during the Panthers' 16-2 run to start the second half ... Kenny Hayes scored 18 points for Miami (1-2). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bulldogs Hold Serve At No. 11 In Coaches Poll Nov 18, 2008
Miami (1-0) is 16th, followed by Marquette (1-0), Georgetown (0-0), Florida (2-0) and Southern California (1-0). The final five are Davidson (1-0), which fell one spot to 21st, Wisconsin (1-0), Villanova (1-0), Kansas (1-0) and Wake Forest (1-0). (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Up To Ninth In Associated Press Poll Nov 18, 2008
Arizona State and Marquette were tied for No. 15, with Miami, Florida, Southern California and Wake Forest completing the top 20 ... MIAMI FL (1-0) 591 17 18. (Gozags.com)
AP poll: North Carolina still unanimous No. 1 Nov 18, 2008
Purdue again was No. 11, followed by Oklahoma, Memphis, Tennessee, Arizona State, Marquette, Miami, Florida, Southern California and Wake Forest. The last five ranked teams were Davidson, Georgetown, Villanova, Kansas and Wisconsin. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Game, not trophy, spurs rivalry with Cincinnati Nov 18, 2008
The Big East had just watched Boston College, Virginia Tech and Miami bolt to the Atlantic Coast Conference. With Cincinnati coming in as a new member, it was an attempt to manufacture a new "rivalry.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tiger Volleyball Inks Three for `09 Nov 18, 2008
Paola Ampudia (6-1, OH/RS, Cali, Columbia, Bachillerato HS/Miami Dade College). Paola Ampudia will join Mizzou from Miami Dade College, where in 2007 she was named the NJCAA National Player of the Year after ranking in the NJCAA national top 10 in hitting efficiency and kills per set ... Miami Dade College was the NJCAA National Runner-Up in 2007. (Mutigers.com)
Ducks to #24 in new BCS Nov 18, 2008
The only question is which teams will be in Miami to play for the title ... Teams first and second in the final standings meet in the Jan. 8 championship game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami ... Miami, No. 21 , No. 24 and No. 25 moved in, and No. 19 , No. 23 , No. 24 and No. 25 fell out. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Perfect 10: Titans rally past Jags for 24-14 win Nov 18, 2008
At Miami, Dan Carpenter nailed a 38-yard field goal with 38 seconds left to cap a 61-yard drive, and the Dolphins earned their fourth consecutive victory. Saints 30, Chiefs 20. (Altus Times, OK)
No. 2 Huskies state their case Nov 18, 2008
Pittsburgh 82, Miami (Ohio) 53 - Jermaine Dixon hit two 3-pointers while scoring 9 points during the No. 6 Panthers' 16-2 run to start the second half and Pittsburgh (2-0) went on to knock off the visiting RedHawks (1-2). Levance Fields had 12 points and a career-high 12 assists and Sam Young and Dixon scored 14 points for Pittsburgh. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Canes: 23rd in BCS standings Nov 17, 2008
The University of Miami is on a five-game winning streak and were rewarded today when the new BCS Standings were released. BCS Standings, as of 11/16. (CanesTime.com)
Syracuse fires Robinson He coached school's only seasons with 10 or more... Nov 17, 2008
In the Associated Press Top 25, which is not factored into the BCS standings, Miami (7-3, 4-2 Big East) was ranked for the first time in more than two years. Having won five straight games, the Hurricanes entered at No. 23. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Miami in AP Top 25; top 16 unchanged Nov 17, 2008
ESPN - Miami Hurricanes enter Associated Press Top 25 poll; top 16 unchanged ... Miami Hurricanes enter Associated Press Top 25 poll; top 16 unchanged ... NEW YORK -- Miami stormed into the Top 25 on Sunday for the first time in more than two years. (ESPN -- College Football News)
This Week's Top 25 Fared Nov 17, 2008
UCLA (2-0) beat Prairie View 82-58; beat Miami (Ohio) 64-59 ... Miami (1-0) beat Florida Southern 96-60. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Inside the NBA Nov 17, 2008
Toronto Raptors guard (hamstring) missed Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Calderon averages an NBA second-best nine assists. (USA Today -- Sports)
NCAA Women's Division I Soccer Tournament Nov 17, 2008
Central Florida 3, Miami 1. At College Station, Texas. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Sunday Conversation: Bobby Bowden Nov 17, 2008
Sometimes you give people the game, but they beat us with a nine minute drive like ours against Miami, like ours against Virginia Tech ... Their drive there at the end was identical to our drive against Miami to save that game. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Where Does TCU Rank In The New CFN Poll? Nov 17, 2008
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Few surprises in latest college rankings Nov 17, 2008
Tech to face newly ranked Miami ... New York Miami stormed into the Top 25 on Sunday for the first time in more than two years ... Miami went 21 straight weeks at No. 1 from 2001-02, winning the 01 national title its fifth overall and losing the championship game after the 02 season to Ohio State in overtime. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
Mid-American ConferenceEast Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PABuffalo 4 2 195 165 6 4 301 275Akron 3 3 216 213 5 5 312 299BGSU 3 3 164 133 5 5 260 228Kent St. 2 4 191 201 3 7 270 317Temple 2 4 125 122 3 7 199 219Miami 1 5 104 187 2 8 181 309Ohio 1 5 106 165 2 8 199 259West Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PABall St. 6 0 227 90 10 0 376 154C. Mich ... 1 5 102 210 2 8 201 320Toledo 1 5 118 184 2 8 217 325LAST SATURDAYW. Michigan 27, Toledo 17TOMORROWN. Illinois at Kent St.,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dogs get break from road trips Nov 17, 2008
Georgia (9-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) began its road stretch still hoping to reach the national title game in Miami, but after its second loss of the season, the Bulldogs are now in line for a different postseason game in Florida: the Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl in Orlando ... Georgia Tech (7-3) has a pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division game against No. 23 Miami on Thursday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
