Hurricanes Hold Spring Scrimmage
April 17, 2004
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MIAMI, Fla. – Senior quarterback Brock Berlin connected on 10 of 16 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown to lead the University of Miami offense to a 31-10 win over the Hurricane defense in front of an estimated crowd of over 10,000 fans at the 2004 CanesFest Spring Scrimmage at the Orange Bowl.
The elaborate scoring system gave the offense one point for a first down, three points for a field goal and six points for a touchdown. Extra points counted as one point. The defense was given one point for forcing a 3-and-out, six points for forcing a turnover and 10 points for scoring a defensive touchdown.
Berlin solidified his position as the Hurricanes starting quarterback leading the offense to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns including a 59-yard touchdown strike to Darnell Jenkins early in the period.
Overall the Hurricane quarterbacks were impressive completing 23 of 45 attempts for 321 yards including a touchdown and an interception.
“I thought the quarterbacks really threw the ball well today,” said head coach Larry Coker. “I saw a lot more confidence out of the quarterbacks than I saw a year ago at this time.”
Coker singled out Berlin’s performance. “Brock really stepped it up and made plays. He was able to lead the team to touchdowns, which is all you can ask of your quarterback.”
The quarterbacks’ main targets on the day were the tight end trio of Buck Ortega, Kevin Everett and Greg Olsen. The three combined to catch 14 passes for 193 yards. Ortega led the way catching six balls for a team-high 89 yards. Everett added six catches for 54 yards while Olsen registered two catches for 50 yards.
“I was very impressed with the tight ends,” added Coker. “Without question they were good. They made plays and some very tough catches.”
The offense’s rushing attack was led by Tyrone Moss who ran for 95 yards on 13 carries (7.3 avg.). Coker was also pleased with the play of punter Brian Monroe who averaged 43.0 yards per punt on the day.
Miami’s defense dominated the opening three quarters of the scrimmage allowing the offense just seven first downs while recording one interception and four sacks. Miami’s offense was only able to move into the defense’s side of the field three times prior to the fourth quarter.
Strong safety Willie Cooper led the UM defense with eight tackles. Five separate members of the UM defensive line recorded sacks including Santonio Thomas, Baraka Atkins, Kareem Brown, Vegas Franklin and Alton Wright.
