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UM coach Mark Richt didn't reveal a ton about today's scrimmage, but here are some details, courtesy of Richt and another UM official in attendance:
• Brad Kaaya threw the ball well, and at least one of his interceptions to Romeo Finley wasn't his fault. Finley had two picks off Kaaya, one the result of a deflection that hit a tight end in the hands. The ball bounced into the arms of Finley when the intended receiver was hit hard.
Finley was playing the role of a FAMU safety. The scrimmage pitted UM's offense and defense against the scout team, with UM's scout team players wearing FAMU numbers in advance of Miami's Sept. 3 opener at Hard Rock Stadium.
The scout team was given a 28-0 halftime lead by the coaching staff, with UM's offense and defense forced to rally. UM drew to within three, but couldn't make up the entire deficit partly because of the late Kaaya interception that wasn't his fault.
The other Finley interception also was deflected, according to someone in attendance. At least one of those picks went off David Njoku.
• Njoku made a couple of great catches today, including one that was SportsCenter worthy.
• Mark Walton had a long touchdown run on a screen pass in which he cut back across the field.
Overall, UM ran the ball well today.
• Ahmmon Richards started in three-receiver sets. He dropped a pass but also had some good moments and did a good job blocking.
• Richard McIntosh and Kendrick Norton were against disruptive. They've been UM's first-team defensive tackles for three weeks.
• Jaquan Johnson continues to work in the slot in nickel packages. Adrian Colbert and Sheldrick Redwine continue their battle to start opposite Corn Elder.
• Safeties Jamal Carter and Rayshawn Jenkins administered several hard hits today. Coaches have liked how they've played all camp.
• Even with the possibility of suspensions for Stacy Coley, Al Quadin Muhammad and Jermaine Grace, that hasn't affected their playing time during scrimmages. They're still getting considerable work (with the first team, of course).
• Linebacker Jamie Gordinier, battling Mike Pinckney at weakside linebacker, continues to usually be in the right spot at the right time.
• There were too many turnovers today (four) and penalties remain an issue. We hear the scrimmage began today with a false start penalty on the offensive line. There was also a targeting call when a defensive lineman hit Kaaya.
And Richt said the ball got knocked out "at least twice."
• Malik Rosier and Vincent Testaverde, batting for the No. 2 quarterback job, did not play, according to Richt.
• Brad Kaaya threw the ball well, and at least one of his interceptions to Romeo Finley wasn't his fault. Finley had two picks off Kaaya, one the result of a deflection that hit a tight end in the hands. The ball bounced into the arms of Finley when the intended receiver was hit hard.
Finley was playing the role of a FAMU safety. The scrimmage pitted UM's offense and defense against the scout team, with UM's scout team players wearing FAMU numbers in advance of Miami's Sept. 3 opener at Hard Rock Stadium.
The scout team was given a 28-0 halftime lead by the coaching staff, with UM's offense and defense forced to rally. UM drew to within three, but couldn't make up the entire deficit partly because of the late Kaaya interception that wasn't his fault.
The other Finley interception also was deflected, according to someone in attendance. At least one of those picks went off David Njoku.
• Njoku made a couple of great catches today, including one that was SportsCenter worthy.
• Mark Walton had a long touchdown run on a screen pass in which he cut back across the field.
Overall, UM ran the ball well today.
• Ahmmon Richards started in three-receiver sets. He dropped a pass but also had some good moments and did a good job blocking.
• Richard McIntosh and Kendrick Norton were against disruptive. They've been UM's first-team defensive tackles for three weeks.
• Jaquan Johnson continues to work in the slot in nickel packages. Adrian Colbert and Sheldrick Redwine continue their battle to start opposite Corn Elder.
• Safeties Jamal Carter and Rayshawn Jenkins administered several hard hits today. Coaches have liked how they've played all camp.
• Even with the possibility of suspensions for Stacy Coley, Al Quadin Muhammad and Jermaine Grace, that hasn't affected their playing time during scrimmages. They're still getting considerable work (with the first team, of course).
• Linebacker Jamie Gordinier, battling Mike Pinckney at weakside linebacker, continues to usually be in the right spot at the right time.
• There were too many turnovers today (four) and penalties remain an issue. We hear the scrimmage began today with a false start penalty on the offensive line. There was also a targeting call when a defensive lineman hit Kaaya.
And Richt said the ball got knocked out "at least twice."
• Malik Rosier and Vincent Testaverde, batting for the No. 2 quarterback job, did not play, according to Richt.
