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Path to Detroit primer With a gargantuan logjam in the standings, figuring out the chances of reaching the MAC Championship game can be a daunting task. The MAC Sports Connection, however, has done some work on the subject and recently published a helpful chart. Click picture to view.  BREAKING!!! Finn finished as a RedHawk Martin says Finn will prepare for 'next level'  Dequan Finn is "moving on" despite two remaining regular season games. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
Miami RedHawk football fans won't see Dequan Finn's name on the team's depth chart any more this year. The RedHawks starter is" moving on," according to Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin. "At this point he's going to move on. He's got a shot to play at the next level. He's going to train and get ready to do that," Martin said at Friday's weekly press conference. "We will not see him the rest of the year. We're moving forward with the guys we've got." Finn missed . . . De-Finned RedHawks falter against Rocket defense Second MAC loss damages title game chances  Jordan Brunson averaged 4.8 ypc (MVSmith/MRO) TOLEDO 24, MIAMI 3
By MIKE SMITH OXFORD, OH -- Visiting Toledo showed why it ranks atop numerous offensive and defensive MAC statistics with a decisive 24-3 win over Miami Wednesday at Yager Stadium. The RedHawks were without former UT and current RedHawk starting quarterback Dequan Finn. In his post-game comments to the media, Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin noted Finn had been "sick all week, so it was not an issue as far as game plan or practice. ... We knew all week he probably wasn't going to play." Without Finn, Miami struggled to just 222 yards of total offense. Backup Henry Hesson . . . RedHawks rise in Mid-Major poll  BOSTON, Mass. — The Miami University men's basketball team improved its ranking to No. 7 overall on the Mid-Major Top 25® Poll, as announced by Collegeinsider on Monday evening.
The RedHawks opened the season 2-0, with victories over Old Dominion (87-72) and Trinity Christian (129-49). Now in its 27th season, the Mid-Major Top 25® is voted on by 31 Division I coaches. To view the complete Mid-Major Top 25® Poll, click here. Miami travels to Air Force this upcoming Saturday, Nov. 15 to take on the Falcons. Tip time in Colorado Springs, Colo. is set for 2 p.m. ET. RedHawks face talented Rockets in Yager showdown "Both teams have their backs against the wall" -- Martin  TOLEDO AT MIAMI (7 PM, ESPN2)
By MIKE SMITH Look at the Mid-American Conference football statistics and you'll find the Toledo Rockets among the leaders in many categories. They are, in fact, No. 1 in scoring offense (32.9 ppg), scoring defense (14.6 ppg), total offense (4327.2 ypg), total defense (232.6 ypg), passing offense (259.4 ypg), passing defense (142.6 ypg) and rushing defense (90.0 ypg). They're not too bad rushing the ball, either, ranking third (177.8 ypg) among 13 teams. "They've played the most dominant football in this league. Their statistics are overwhelming," Miami Head Coach Chuck Martin said late last week. Considering the . . . Walz scores 23 as RedHawks waltz past Trolls Twelve MU playes score; six reach double figures  Eli Yofan launches a trey. (VSmith/MRO) MRO STAFF
OXFORD, OH -- Miami (2-0) connected on 68.3 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent on threes as the RedHawks drubbed Trinity Christian (Il) College 129-49 Friday at Millett Hall. Freshman forward Kyle Walz, who played just one minute in Miami's season-opening win over Old Dominion Monday, scored 23 points in 24 minutes against TCC. He was one of six RedHawks in double figures. Senior forward . . . Football uniforms part of Cradle of Coaches recognition  (MU Athletics) (Click to enlarge) OXFORD, Ohio-- Miami Athletics announced today the launch of new special-edition Cradle of Coaches-themed uniforms for several RedHawk teams.
The Miami University football team will wear its new Cradle of Coaches uniforms for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 12 vs. Toledo and unveiled the design to the team and on its social media accounts this afternoon. The custom-designed Cradle of Coaches-inspired uniforms feature distinct branding elements that pay tribute to the storied heritage of Miami Football as well as the Cradle of Coaches. Late score lifts Ohio past RedHawks Outcome creates four-way tie atop MAC standings  By MIKE SMITH
ATHENS, OH - The Ohio Bobcats did what they do best at Peden Stadium Tuesday. They won. Sieh Bangura ran for one touchdown and returned a kickoff 97 yards for another as Ohio knocked off rival and previously MAC-undefeated Miami 24-20. The Bobcats victory means four teams -- Ohio, Miami, Buffalo and Western Micnigan -- now share first place with 4-1 MAC records. The Bobcats and RedHawks split last year's two meetings, with Ohio cruising past MU in the MAC championship tilt. Saturday's game was more . . . Second half surge gives MU opening night win Five reach double figures as RedHawks shake off cold start  Evan Ipsaro gets some clothesline defense from Stephaun Walker while driving the lane. (MVSmith/MRO) By MIKE SMITH
OXFORD, OH -- Miami overcame a slow start, eventually putting five players in double figures while posting an 87-72 win over Old Dominion Monday at Millett Hall. The visiting Monarchs connected on 53.8 percent from the field and 61.5 percent on threes in the first half. That helped ODU build up a 14-point lead (18-4) with 13:37 left in the first half. Three of those RedHawk points came from junior Eian Elmer, who did not hit another field goal. It was also one of just two 3-point goals for Miami, which again figures to be a strong 3-point team, in the first half. The RedHawks spent . . . RedHawks face Big challenge in Ohio offense  MIAMI AT OHIO (7 P.M., ESPN2)
By MIKE SMITH Two of the MAC's top teams will meet in Athens this weekend, and there is plenty on the line. Ohio and Miami are long-time rivals, and hard-fought competition between the two is typical - regardless of the sport. In addition, Tuesday's football matchup . . . |
Editor-Publisher Mike SmithMike grew up in Mid-American Conference football and basketball territory and returned there after military service. He has been covering MAC football and men's basketball for much of the last several decades. 
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