Miami Hurricanes Safety Jaquan Johnson Earns ACC Weekly Honors
Following his standout performance in Miami's 28-10 victory over Virginia Tech, Hurricanes safety Jaquan Johnson has been named ACC Defensive Back of the Week.
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Following his standout performance in Miami's 28-10 victory over Virginia Tech, Hurricanes safety Jaquan Johnson has been named ACC Defensive Back of the Week.
For the fourth consecutive week, the Miami Hurricanes are ranked in the top 10 by both the Associated Press and the Coaches Polls.
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The Miami Hurricanes offense thrived on big plays and the defense forced timely turnovers as the Canes rolled to a 28 to 10 victory over Virginia Tech.
The stakes are high on Saturday night as the Miami Hurricanes will look to stay unbeaten, remain in the national title picture, and perhaps, win the ACC's Coastal Division.
UM's turnover chain has come to symbolize the Canes renewed swag.
Technically, Miami has played in an Atlantic Coast Conference championship game once before.
Miami's next two opponents: #13 Virginia Tech on Nov. 4th and #3 Notre Dame on Nov. 11, will define the Hurricanes' playoff chances.
"He did good," noted Richt. "He practiced. He threw the ball. He's a little sore but he was able to rep the whole time."
Miami Hurricanes junior defensive tackle RJ McIntosh was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week on Monday, after his standout performance against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The 8th ranked Miami Hurricanes escaped Kenan Stadium with a 24 to 19 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels. Miami stays undefeated at 7-0, snapping a 2-game skid to the Tar Heels in the process.
The 8th ranked Miami Hurricanes (6-0, 4-0 ACC) will look to stay unbeaten Saturday when they face the struggling North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill.
This week the University of Miami rolls into Chapel Hill to face North Carolina in a 12 p.m. kickoff from Keenan Stadium.
Kaaya was drafted by the Lions in the sixth round back in April. The Lions cut him in September, after the preseason. He was then claimed off waivers by Carolina, cut by Carolina, signed back in Detroit, cut again in Detroit, and now reportedly signed to the Lions practice squad.
"We're not foolish enough to think that we've arrived yet. I don't think they believe that."
