Miami Football Team Prepares for Kent State
9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 27, 2010
Miami University's football team looks to stay unbeaten in Mid-American Conference play this Saturday (Oct. 2) when it entertains the Kent State Golden Flashes at Yager Stadium.
Coach Michael Haywood'S RedHawks are 1-0 in the MAC, while Kent State plays its first league game of 2010.
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MIAMI REDHAWKS (2-2; 1-0 MAC) vs. KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES (1-2; 0-0 MAC)
THE COACHES
MIAMI HEAD COACH Michael Haywood (Notre Dame, `86) is in his second season at the helm of the Miami program ... 3-13 overall record, 2-7 MAC record ... served as Fighting Irish off ensive coordinator the previous four seasons ... named NCAA Division I-A Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005 by the American Football Coaches Association.
KENT STATE HEAD COACH DOUG MARTIN (Kentucky, `85) is in his seventh season guiding the Golden Flashes and owns a 25-48 overall record at the helm of the program. Martin has a record of 17-31 in Mid-American Conference games.
QUICK HITS
1. Coach Michael Haywood'S RedHawks attempt to start 2-0 in the MAC for the first time since 2007 when Miami got off to a 3-0 league record.
2. Miami's Friends and Family Ticket Package gives a group of four fans the opportunity to buy four tickets to Saturday's Miami-Kent State game, receive four McDonald's Extra Value Meal vouchers, and get four new Miami baseball caps for only $39.95, a savings of $144.
3. Miami's senior wide receiver Armand Robinson (Reynoldsburg) ranks seventh in the nation in receptions per game with 8.0 and 17th nationally with 95.5 receiving yards per contest. He caught 10 passes on Saturday at Mizzou, the fourth time in his career he has reached double figures for catches.
4. Over the last nine quarters, RedHawk quarterback Zac Dysert (Ada) has completed 45 of his last 57 passes, an amazing completion percentage of .789.
5. Coach Morris Watts' RedHawk offense has scored at least three points in all but one quarter this season. Miami has 75 first downs, six more than its competition, and is averaging 4.5 yards per play. Miami's 84 total points through the first four games of 2010 are 39 more than it scored in a similar span last season.
6. Defensive coordinator CARL "BULL" REESE saw his team falter against Missouri, but the RedHawks' defensive unit has taken great strides overall in 2010. Miami ranks 23rd, nationally, in rushing defense (100.5 ypg) and 43rd in total defense (327.3). MU is tied for 15th in red zone effi cency as its opponents have scored just nine times in 14 tries inside the 20-yard line. The RedHawks rank 47th in first downs allowed (17.3 per game).
PREVIEWING KENT STATE: Following a season-opening victory over Murray State (41-10), the Golden Flashes have lost consecutive road games at Boston College (26- 13) and at No. 22 Penn State (24-0). Quarterback Spencer Keith has completed nearly 63 percent of his passes for 646 yards and four touchdowns. He ranks 17th in the nation in passing yardage. Keith's key receivers have been Sam Kirkland (16-187 yards), Tyshon Goode (13-97) and Jacquise Terry (9-142). In the absence of KSU great Eugene Jarvis, Terry leads the team in rushing. Jarvis could see playing time against Miami this Saturday. Defensively, Kent State is particularly stingy against the run, topping all NCAA teams by allowing only 61.3 yards per game. The Flashes rank No. 22, nationally, in total defense.
RedHawks On The Airwaves MIAMI ISP SPORTS NETWORK
Entering its fourth year of its partnership with ISP Sports Marketing, the Miami ISP Sports Network continues its coverage of Miami Football with a group of affiliates blanketing most of Southwest Ohio and Southeast Indiana. "The Voice of the RedHawks" Steve Baker will deliver the play-by-play coverage, while Tim Bray will provide color commentary. Terry Bridge will be the network's sideline reporter. Tune-in to one of Miami's gameday affiliates:
WMOH-AM 1450 (Hamilton, OH) WFMG-FM 101.3 (Richmond, IN) WPFB-FM 105.9 (Middletown, OH) WPFB-AM 910 (Middletown, OH) WONE-AM 980 (Dayton, OH) WKVB-AM 1490 (Richmond, IN)
The pregame show on Saturday, Oct. 2, begins at 12 p.m. ET.
TELEVISION COVERAGE: The Miami-Kent State game will not be televised.
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