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As late-first-half Brevin Jordan came out of the Hard Rock Stadium tunnel on Saturday night, clinging to a teammate because he could not see the smoke created by the pyrotechnic introduction, he finally hit it.
He was minutes away from his home debut as a Miami hurricane.
"I was so ready to play," said Jordan.
He was not the only one.
Jordan – and a host of other newcomers – made their presence known in the Hurricanes' 77-0 loss to Savannah State. Coach Mark Richt said all healthy fellows and many other players showed up on Saturday.
"From the day they committed to us, they sort of dreamed of the day they would go to the Hard Rock and play," Richt said. "Maybe scoring a touchdown or maybe doing a block or tackle or throwing a touchdown pass or rushing for a touchdown, does not matter. Many guys had to realize that dream and see what it was like.
Jordan had seven passes for 52 yards and two touchdowns, started by recruiter N'Kosi Perry.
Teammate Will Mallory scored the first touchdown with a 2-yard pass from Malik Rosier at the end of the first quarter.
Underling Lorenzo Lingard scored two touchdowns in the second period. His 64-yard scamper closed the mark.
On the defensive, defensive tackle Nesta Silvera made his collegiate debut and defensive end Gregory Rousseau took his first defensive shots after playing in special teams against LSU. They played a pivotal role in forcing the hat-trick and Rousseau took Savannah State quarterback TJ Bell out of his pocket and Silvera recorded the close-in tackle.
Silvera also blocked a punt in the fourth quarter as Scott Patchan returned for a 10-yard touchdown.
"We just have a lot of goals," Jordan said. "Even though we lost to LSU, we completely ignored it. We came back to practice and worked hard. We knew everyone was going to play, so if everyone was playing games, all we have to do is play. That's all it is.
▪ The Hurricanes turnover chain has been revamped.
Instead of a "U" adorned with orange and green beads, hanging at the bottom of the necklace "Cuban Link" of 10-carat five-and-a-half pounds and 36 inches, the 2018 edition puts featured Sebastian the Ibis, UM's mascot. in an orange jersey also flashy.
The channel made its highly anticipated return on Saturday when Trajan Bandy recovered a second-quarter fumble.
And it was Malek Young, the former Miami goaltender who suffered a neck injury in the Orange Bowl, who handed the chain to Bandy.
▪ Hurricane Runners: Offense – Quarterback Malik Rosier, left tackle Tyree St. Louis, left guard Jahair Jones, center Tyler Gauthier, right back Hayden Mahoney, right forward Navaughn Donaldson, trainee Travis Homer winger Will Mallory, receiver Lawrence Cager, receiver Jeff Thomas and receiver Darrell Langham. Defensive defensemen Jon Garvin and Joe Jackson, defensive strikers Gerald Willis III and Pat Bethel, linebackers Shaq Quarterman, Michael Pinckney and Zach McCloud, and defensive strikers Michael Jackson, Jaquan Johnson, Sheldrick Redwine and Trajan Bandy.
▪ Knee injuries suffered in the first match: Ahmmon Richards' current receiver and defensive tackle Demetrius Jackson.
▪ ESPN College GameDay made a segment Saturday by suggesting that some of the major programs that have lost in their openings should "relax." The Canes, who were 3 1/2 points but lost 33-17 last Sunday at LSU, were one of the teams mentioned.
Conversely, host Rece Davis, who said "the LSU had mistreated Miami," asked other GameDay celebrities if they were "buying LSU." None of them bought the LSU.
"No," said David Pollack. "… Miami imploded and played horribly, but I do not think LSU is back where it will be a competitor."
Kirk Herbstreit said that UM quarterback Malik Rosier "is still a concern. … Last year, he had moments when he played very well, he seemed to understand the ploy … Then he puts an egg in the first game. "
Herbstreit said the LSU Tigers used the nation's emotions by doubting their position to fuel their victory.
▪ Captains on Saturday: running back Travis Homer, sophomore receiver Jeff Thomas, senior defensive tackle Gerald Willis and senior linebacker Mike Smith.
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