Final Game Notes - Miami v. Tennessee
Nov. 8, 2003
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GENERAL NOTES
Freshman Ryan Moore recorded a reception in the first quarter marking the ninth consecutive game in which he has made at least one reception.Junior Kellen Winslow recorded multiple receptions for the 22nd consecutive game. He finished with 7 catches for 88 yards.The Hurricanes’ field goal on its opening possession against Tennessee marked the fifth time this season that Miami has scored on its first offensive possession of the game.Tennessee’s second quarter TD marked just the fifth first half touchdown allowed by the UM defense this season.Miami registered 22 offensive plays for 86 yards in the first half marking season lows in both categories. Miami’s previous first half lows were 29 plays and 112 yards versus Boston College.Miami has lost two straight games for the first time since dropping three straight to Penn State, East Carolina and Florida State in 1999.Miami’s 27:16 time of possession marked a season-low.
MIAMI HOME WIN STREAK ENDS AT 26-GAMES:
Tennessee defeated Miami 10-6 snapping the Hurricanes’ 26-game home win streak. The streak dates back to a 28-20 win over West Virginia on Oct. 30, 1999. Miami’s last home loss was to second-ranked Penn State, 27-23, on Sept. 18, 1999.
MIAMI HELD WITHOUT TOUCHDOWN:
Miami’s 10-6 loss to Tennessee marked the first time the Hurricanes were held without a touchdown at home since a 38-3 loss to Florida State on September 22, 1984. Miami was last held with out a touchdown on October 4, 1997 in a 47-0 loss at Florida State. The last time Miami was held without an offensive touchdown was at Boston College on November 10, 2001 in an 18-7 Hurricane win.
WINSLOW CONTINUES RECEPTIONS STREAK:
Junior Kellen Winslow recorded 7 receptions for 88 yards marking the 22nd consecutive game in which he registered multiple receptions in a game. The last game in which Winslow failed to record at least two catches was versus Nebraska in the 2002 Rose Bowl.
