Cavaliers Wash Out the Hurricanes
James Tucker, staff writer
It took the University of Miami Hurricanes 57 minutes of hard-fought football to finally cross the goal line. A short run in by Malik Rosier brought a faint cheer from the Miami crowd that had amassed. There was no other joy to be had for the green and orange.
The University of Virginia’s defense was stifling. After an uneventful first quarter the place was electrified by the high-flying antics of Juan Thornhill a safety on the Cavaliers. A wild interception that was returned sixty-two yards of pure, unabridged rumbling. Even the game’s officials could not escape this madness as one was nearly taken out by the unruly crew. This would set up a short touchdown run by Jordan Ellis putting the Wahoos up 10-0.
The Hurricanes would not go quietly, however, putting up two quick back to back field goals. Hushing the forty-two thousand strong who had come to support the blue and orange. Halftime was not upon them yet though, so the Cavaliers fought their way back, scoring a field goal which gave them the momentum entering the half.
As the teams took the field once again, it appeared as the momentum had shifted once again as the Hurricanes stormed down the field. This was all for not as the manic marauders would not be defeated. A turnover on downs at the twenty-yard line caused an uproar and once again the Cavaliers pushed the envelope.
The Cavalier fans could be seen dancing during the stoppages, an unabashed display to ignite the crowd who braved the cold to cheer them on.
Bryce Perkins, the quarterback of Virginia led them the rest of the way making wild runs to slowly run down the clock. Another interception by Juan Thornhill and it seemed as though the game was decided.
The Hurricanes mounted one last assault scoring their only touchdown of the game. A questionable decision by the coaching staff to onside kick backfired on the Hurricanes and a wily returner took the ball deep into Miami territory.
All three of Miami’s timeouts were spent to stop the clock as they held Virginia, but a pair of costly personal fouls one being a late cheap shot caused the clock to run out on their hopes of a comeback. Chaos ensued as the faithful stormed the field to join their heroes who delivered them to victory.
The final score was 16-13, bringing the Cavaliers record to four wins and two losses. It is looking like a wild season and, who knows, maybe the Cavalier fans will even see a bowl game at the end of the season.
