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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Miami Football Preview 2025: Can Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes Win Everything?
X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFNMiami Offense BreakdownMiami Defense Breakdown Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season Can Mario Cristobal finally become a College Football Playoff head coach?Everyone likes to dog the coaches who "can't win the big one" - James Franklin has, ridiculously, been a regular in that discussion. Even more insane is that Ryan Day is, in some circles, still in that mix when it comes to Michigan. But to get to the "big one," you have to beat everyone 13 full seasons as a head coach at FIU, Oregon, and Miami, Cristobal has been underappreciated as a builder of programs. It's lost in history, but Oregon went 11-14 before Cristobal turned everything back around. The Ducks went 35-12 with two Pac-12 Championships and another appearance in his four seasons. But there was always the one strange loss that messed everything 2021, it was to a 3-9 Stanford. In 2019, it was against a mediocre Arizona State. In 2018, it was at now at Miami, he's done a wonderful job of recruiting and developing talent. It took two seasons to push past the mediocrity and into a 2024 season that should've finished with an ACC Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff, but … Syracuse 42, Miami 38. And just like that, it was all Ward pulled a few games out of the fire, the Hurricanes caught a whopper of a break to survive Virginia Tech, and they finished the season No. 1 in total and scoring offense, but it wasn't enough thanks to that date in year's team might be too good to let that happen talent level remains as strong as any in the ACC, the depth is strong, and Cristobal has the program humming. This is when the payoff should be coming, but the Hurricanes need to be amazing again on …Miami Offense BreakdownMiami Defense BreakdownSeason Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
MLB prospect analyst rips Boston College coaches for allowing pitcher to throw nearly 240 pitches during ACC tournament
A top MLB prospect analyst is blasting Boston College baseball coaches for allowing a pitcher to throw nearly 240 pitches in a week during the ACC tournament. Junior A.J. Colarusso threw 237 pitches, including 109 in six innings during the Eagles' elimination game 7-2 loss to Notre Dame last Friday. The 109-pitch outing came just two days after Colarusso went four innings and 72 pitches in BC's 12-8 win over Virginia. Advertisement 'Colarusso doesn't throw very hard — he sits 87-89, and it's not a high-effort delivery — but the issue with overuse is fatigue, and that affects everyone,' notes The Athletic's Keith Law. 'The usage blew past the MLB PitchSmart recommendations for a pitcher his age when working on two days of rest (maximum of 60 pitches), even though 'numerous studies have shown that … pitching too deep into games, violating pitch count recommendations, and acute spikes in workload significantly increase the risk of injury,' according to the PitchSmart site. They also recommend a maximum of 120 pitches in any game for any pitcher aged 19-22.' The ACC Baseball X account even celebrated Colarusso's performance on social media, posting: '109 pitches on the night. 237 pitches on the week. An incredible ACC Championship performance from No. 48.' 'It was an outstanding performance by Colarusso, but the coaches and the people running the conference are supposed to be the adults in the room here, and 181 pitches over four days is not something to cheer,' states Law. '(He'd thrown another 56 pitches the prior Thursday, hence the 237 pitches figure in their tweet.)' Advertisement Law called it incredibly irresponsible for college coaches to allow pitchers like Colarusso, who might not have a professional future, to risk a traumatic arm or shoulder injury that could affect them beyond baseball. The Athletic's senior baseball writer added that it's a 'terrible idea' for MLB to be 'farming out some of their player development to college programs.' 'College coaches can not be trusted,' Law said succinctly. With BC's loss in the ACC tournament, the Eagles will not advance to the NCAA Tournament.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier vs. Clemson's Cade Klubnik: Which QB has the advantage in week one
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier vs. Clemson's Cade Klubnik: Which QB has the advantage in week one Two Heisman trophy hopefuls in LSU football's Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson's Cade Klubnik face off during week one of the 2025 college football season. The pair of quarterbacks lead teams with College Football Playoff aspirations. Nussmeier returned for his second season as the starter while Klubnik enters his third. He led Clemson to an ACC Championship and a College Football Playoff berth. The last time LSU and Clemson faced off, two future No. 1 picks in Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence squared off in the 2019 National Championship. While the stakes won't be as high, this game has title race implications. We could see a shootout as two of the best passers in the sport go head-to-head. Nussmeier, who needs 3,343 yards to become the program's all-time leading passer, gained new offensive weapons in wide receiver transfers Barion Brown and Nic Anderson out of the transfer portal. Trusty weapons in Aaron Anderson and Chris Hilton Jr. also make their returns. Klubnik will have no shortage of weapons either as the Clemson wide receiver room is one of the most talented in the sport. Here's how Nussmeier and Klubnik have stacked up so far. Career Stats Comparison Nussmeier: 62.6% completion percentage, 5,772 yards, 7.8 yards per attempt, 40 touchdowns, 19 interceptions Klubnik: 63.4% completion percentage, 7,180 yards, 6.9 yards per attempt, 57 touchdowns, 18 interceptions With two full years as a starter, Klubnik's career numbers stand out as he enters his senior year. Nussmeier played for two seasons under Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and brings four years of collegiate experience into his fifth season with the Tigers. Nussmeier's average yards per attempt of 7.8 is nearly an entire yard better than Klubnik's mark at 6.9. 2024 Stats comparison Nussmeier: 64.2% completion percentage, 4,052 yards, 7.7 yards per attempt, 29 touchdowns, 12 interceptions Klubnik: 63.4% completion percentage, 3,639 yards, 7.5 yards per attempt, 36 touchdowns, 6 interceptions In their most recent seasons, Nussmeier performed well against SEC juggernauts week after week. While Clemson won the ACC crown, its strength of schedule pales in comparison to LSU's. But that's no reason to understate Klubnik's talent. His touchdown-to-interception ratio showcases his ability to make accurate throws in critical situations. PFF and QBR Nussmeier: 81.3 PFF pass grade, 79 QBR Klubnik: 87.7 PFF pass grade, 78.9 QBR PFF's passing grade and ESPN's are among the most proven ways to evaluate college quarterbacks. Both numbers do a good job at capturing the value a passer provides to their team. PFF gave Klubnik the advantage last year while Nussmeier had a slight edge in QBR.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Schedule released for Chapel Hill Regional in 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament
Schedule released for Chapel Hill Regional in 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament Can UNC make the Super Regionals for a second-straight year? Now the fun begins! The 2025 Chapel Hill Regional is set. — Carolina Baseball (@DiamondHeels) May 26, 2025 The 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament is just around the corner, with your North Carolina Tar Heels hosting a regional for the second consecutive season. UNC (42-12), which dominated Clemson 14-4 in the ACC Championship on Sunday, will enter its Chapel Hill Regional as the fifth national seed. There's a case for North Carolina earning a higher seed, but if there's one thing I notice from watching Regionals, the host isn't guaranteed to advance. The Diamond Heels will host a loaded field in their Regional, welcoming Oklahoma, Nebraska and Holy Cross. The Sooners (35-20, 14-16) come from a loaded SEC, the Cornhuskers (32-27, 15-15) played in a solid Big 10, while the Crusaders (31-25, 17-8) won the Patriot League Tournament. On Monday, UNC also learned it'll open its Chapel Hill Regional with a 12 p.m. first pitch – on Friday, May 30 vs. Holy Cross. We'll give you the full Chapel Hill Regional schedule below, but we'll also preview a couple potential paths for the Diamond Heels. If UNC beats Holy Cross Friday, it'll face the winner of Nebraska and Oklahoma on Saturday. If North Carolina loses Friday, it'll face the loser of Nebraska-Oklahoma. Friday, May 30 Game 1: No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 4 Holy Cross | 12 p.m. Game 2: No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 3 Nebraska | 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 Game 3: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 (Elimination game) 12 p.m. Game 4: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 | 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1 Game 5: Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 - 12 p.m. (Elimination Game) Game 6: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 4 - 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 Game 7: (If necessary) Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6 - Time TBA There is no information yet on when single-game tickets, or all-Regional passes, will go on sale to the general public. We do know that single-game tickets will cost $20 when released, according to with standing room only tickets available for purchase on game days. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Diamond Heels take down Florida State to move on in ACC Tournament
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be playing for the ACC Championship on Sunday, seeking their third title win in the last five years following a 7-5 win over Florida State. And for the second-straight day, they came back from a deficit to get it done. In a back-and-forth game on Saturday, the Tar Heels prevailed late, getting two runs in the ninth to win it. After UNC got two runners on with a single and then a bunt, it was Kane Kepley's RBI single that was the difference in the win. Backed behind a strong start from Jason DeCaro, UNC grabbed a 3-1 lead over the Seminoles. But Florida State rallied in the fifth inning, scoring three runs to grab a 4-3 lead. With Florida State having the momentum, it was time for UNC's best player to strike again. Luke Stevenson hit a two-run home run in the top of the sixth, giving UNC the lead at 5-4. Florida State tied it again before the magic happened. UNC's two-run ninth inning was the difference and sends UNC to Sunday's ACC championship game against Boston College. DeCaro pitched 4.1 innings, giving up five hits and three hits in his outing. He was strong once again, as well as the bullpen. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle The Tar Heels and Eagles will face off on Sunday at noon in Durham. UNC won the tournament back in 2019 and 2022. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
