October 14, 2004
BCS Busters or BCS Busted? UM/UofL Liveblog (cont'd)
Speak out on the game here!
Comments:
posted on October 14, 2004 8:13 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?Robert Knodell said:
How long till we see Brohm???
posted on October 14, 2004 8:18 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Cards' O is coming to life.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:19 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Touchdown cards, 7-7
posted on October 14, 2004 8:22 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I guess it wouldn't be Miami unless the yellow flags were flying.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:23 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
FSU redux? Berlin throws INT.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:29 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Drive stalls...FG Good...UL 10, UM 7
posted on October 14, 2004 8:31 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Looks like plenty of points will be scored.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:33 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I like the play of UL's secondary so far.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:34 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I don't think Miami can match UL score for score if it becomes a shootout. The Canes' offense lacks the precision. Miami's got to find a way to get to LeFors.
Mike said:
posted on October 14, 2004 8:36 PM — 199.44.241.20 — link — abuse?
I agree completely, if Louisville gets points on most drives and forces Berlin into some mistakes, they'll win in convincing fashion. The Cards have enough weapons to make this ugly if Berlin gives his best Chris Rix impression.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:37 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I have to keep reminding myself....Miami plays from behind a lot (at least in the last few year), and they usually come back. Certainly not panic time.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:41 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I agree about Bush. It doesn't hurt that he's a home run threat. Is this the LeFors coming out party? I like what I see.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:42 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Spoke too soon...finally an incomplete pass!
posted on October 14, 2004 8:44 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Man you're right. He's putting on one the better show I've seen this year.
Mike said:
posted on October 14, 2004 8:46 PM — 199.44.241.20 — link — abuse?
150+ yards through the air already for LeFors? I hope Ed Reed and Sean Taylor aren't watching this game, they'll be throwing up on themselves. I've got to wonder though, how long until Antrel Rolle asserts himself and makes one of his ridiculous plays. You've got to think that LeFors will come back down to Earth sometime tonight.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:47 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Miami needs a big play. They also need to give the D a long breather.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:48 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Well, LeFors is bound to make a bad throw eventually. The Cards just have to hope Rolle or somebody else doesn't pick it for six.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:50 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Bush vs. Gore -- an election year 4 years too late???
posted on October 14, 2004 8:52 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Miami's #2 ranked defense may well exceed its average 215 yards allowed before the half. Wow.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:55 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
The Canes finally get a stop. We'll see if Big Mo shifts there way.
posted on October 14, 2004 8:59 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
stupid, stupid personal foul
posted on October 14, 2004 9:12 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Louisville rolls down the field, ho-hum. 23-7 Cards, PAT pending.
posted on October 14, 2004 9:19 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Wow! Halftime--UofL 24, Miami 7
posted on October 14, 2004 9:40 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
What Louisville must do in the second half:
1. Keep attacking offensivly
With your offense and the big-play capability of Miami playmakers, field position matters little. Dance with the girl that brought you. On road, keep the heat on the 'Canes.2. Continue to pressure Berlin
After he took a shot in the first half, he did little. If you go prevent, Gore will and Berlin will pick you to death underneath.3. Tend to business
Dumb penalties like the excessive celebration flag in the first half give free yards to Miami. Make Miami earn everything they get.Keys for Miami:
1. Make something happen on the first drive
Get the home crowd back in it (and I don't mean the booing). Hopefully score and tighten this thing up.2. Stop the dumb penalties
Penalties extended one U of L scoring drive and take you out of the red zone on a promising drive. Play smart.3. Cover the outside
Louisville's slip-screens and swing passes must stop. Bait LeFors into a mistake by forcing him throw down the field.
posted on October 14, 2004 9:42 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Same story; penalties kill Miami. 100yd kick return called back.
posted on October 14, 2004 9:51 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Solid opening drive for Miami. UL 24, UM 14
posted on October 14, 2004 9:58 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Fake Punt, 40yd gain for Louisville. Great call!
posted on October 14, 2004 10:02 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Louisville answers with TD drive, UofL 31, UM 14. However, second straight UofL celebration penalty after TD. Geez, guys.
posted on October 14, 2004 10:12 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Berlin's heating up, receivers making plays, UofL 31, UM 21. The Canes can't afford to trade TD's with the Cards. Gotta get a stop.
posted on October 14, 2004 10:34 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Miami grabs FG -- UofL 31, UM 24. Cards need something good to happen. Berlin looks unstoppable in 2nd half.
posted on October 14, 2004 10:41 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
LeFors fumbles snap, Miami settles for FG -- UofL 31, UM 27. Cards HAVE to start moving the ball again. Otherwise, they're toast.
posted on October 14, 2004 10:46 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Brohm replaces LeFors. Gets Cards moving.
posted on October 14, 2004 10:51 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Holding penalties kill Brohm's drive. Hester returns punt for UM...Canes lead, 34-31
posted on October 14, 2004 11:02 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
CARDS RESPOND! Brohm, Gates lead TD drive. UofL 38, UM 34. Canes must find endzone once more. What a game.
posted on October 14, 2004 11:11 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
One play...4th and 4 for Miami...national title hopes vs. BCS dreams on the line in one play...
posted on October 14, 2004 11:12 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
...1st and goal Miami on a short pass to Jenkins.
posted on October 14, 2004 11:14 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
TD Miami. Cards have :48 left. UM 41, UofL 38
posted on October 14, 2004 11:28 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
Louisville=good enough just to lose barely. For every one huge upset in college football, there are 8 or 10 games like this. Louisville's a top 20 team, but not much better than that. What a game of two halves. LeFors had Heisman first half; Berlin had Heisman second half.
...scrum breaks out post-game. Why am I not surprised?
posted on October 14, 2004 11:29 PM — 24.131.9.205 — link — abuse?
I absolutely hate it when athletes thank God for victories... note to Brock Berlin, somehow I doubt that God decided to make Louisville suffer tonight.
Jeff said:
posted on October 14, 2004 11:30 PM — 24.197.122.162 — link — abuse?
Berlin is trying to emulate Chris Rix in all facets of the game including the postgame interview. He has the inconsistency down, just it fluctuates from first half to second rather than going a whole game at a time either good or bad.
posted on October 14, 2004 11:37 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I agree, Jeff. Berlin's inconsistancy will come back and bite Miami against a deeper, stronger team.
posted on October 14, 2004 11:43 PM — 24.131.9.205 — link — abuse?
How many deeper, stronger teams does Miami have left on the schedule? VT's not there this year, Virginia is definitely not deeper and probably not stronger (they haven't evidenced a passing threat yet), and they've already taken care of FSU.
It really seems that this year it's USC, Oklahoma and a big crapshoot from #3 down. Nobody else I've seen is championship-worthy.
posted on October 14, 2004 11:56 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?
I meant deeper and stronger than Louisville, not Miami. UVa will give Miami some trouble, I think. If Miami struggles in the first half again as they did tonight, they can't expect an opposing defense to always roll over like Louisville's did tonight. That's what I was trying to say.
posted on October 15, 2004 9:11 AM — 24.131.9.205 — link — abuse?
Lefors and Brohm offer a serious passing threat. Hagans doesn't.
Jeff said:
posted on October 15, 2004 10:00 AM — 24.197.122.162 — link — abuse?
Hell,
If they get their act straight the next 3 weeks and Berlin has an off night (accompanying the rest of the team looking ahead to UVa, Clemson might give Miami a bigger challenge than expected.(Still half asleep so excuse the delusions)
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Robert Knodell said:
posted on October 14, 2004 8:11 PM — 12.215.232.213 — link — abuse?7-0 Miami. U of L's offense looks flat.