10-03-2009, 07:06 PM
Bearcats can run, too
By Bill Koch • bkoch@enquirer.com • October 3, 2009
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The Bearcats' Jacob Ramsey sits on the bench after rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns. (The Enquirer/Joseph Fuqua II)
OXFORD – Jacob Ramsey has said all along that in the University of Cincinnati’s pass-happy spread offense, a running back has to take advantage of the few carries he gets.
Ramsey received 12 of them Saturday against Miami and made the most of them, rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns.
He’s the first UC back to gain 100 yards in a game since Butler Benton gained 101 yards against Southeast Missouri State on Aug. 30, 2007.
Ramsey, who was a sophomore at the time, remembers that day well.
“It’s a big accomplishment,” Ramsey said, “for me and the offensive line. It’s definitely something the backs look toward doing every game.”
Sophomore Isaiah Pead also had a productive game, gaining 60 yards on just five carries.
Given the way Miami double-teamed UC wide receiver Mardy Gilyard, UC coach Brian Kelly said the Bearcats had no choice but to run the ball.
“If we didn’t run the ball today with any effectiveness we would have struggled,” Kelly said.
GETTING BETTER: Miami coach Mike Haywood took some solace from how his team played, even though the effort did not produce his first victory as Miami’s head coach.
“I think our players played a little better today because of the rivalry,” Haywood said. “They played extremely hard. (UC) proved today why they’re the No.10 team in the country.”
VERSATILE BARNETT: After starting last week at cornerback in place of the injured Dominique Battle, Marcus Barnett started at wide receiver Saturday in place of D.J. Woods, who did not make the trip due to illness.
Barnett, who caught 62 passes two years ago, caught six for 57 yards against Miami.
“He’s a great team player for us,” Kelly said. “He had to play 72 plays last week on defense. Then D.J. came down with an illness and couldn’t even make the trip. Marcus got thrown into the lineup at wide receiver. He did a very nice job.”
BIG CROWD: Saturday’s crowd of 23,493 was the largest at Yager Stadium since the Miami-Marshall game on Nov. 12, 2003 attracted 26,286. The stadium has since been renovated, reducing capacity to 24,286.
GILYARD MOVING UP: Gilyard’s 23-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter gave him a seven-game touchdown streak and tied him with Jim O’Brien for second place on UC’s career list with 21. He needs one more touchdown catch to tie Dominick Goodman for the UC record.
ROGERS’ STREAK ENDS: Junior Jake Rogers’ missed extra point after UC’s first touchdown snapped a streak of 58 straight extra points, which ranks fourth in school history. It was the sixth missed extra point in his career. He later made a 42-yard field goal.
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By Bill Koch • bkoch@enquirer.com • October 3, 2009
The Bearcats' Jacob Ramsey sits on the bench after rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns. (The Enquirer/Joseph Fuqua II)
OXFORD – Jacob Ramsey has said all along that in the University of Cincinnati’s pass-happy spread offense, a running back has to take advantage of the few carries he gets.
Ramsey received 12 of them Saturday against Miami and made the most of them, rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns.
He’s the first UC back to gain 100 yards in a game since Butler Benton gained 101 yards against Southeast Missouri State on Aug. 30, 2007.
Ramsey, who was a sophomore at the time, remembers that day well.
“It’s a big accomplishment,” Ramsey said, “for me and the offensive line. It’s definitely something the backs look toward doing every game.”
Sophomore Isaiah Pead also had a productive game, gaining 60 yards on just five carries.
Given the way Miami double-teamed UC wide receiver Mardy Gilyard, UC coach Brian Kelly said the Bearcats had no choice but to run the ball.
“If we didn’t run the ball today with any effectiveness we would have struggled,” Kelly said.
GETTING BETTER: Miami coach Mike Haywood took some solace from how his team played, even though the effort did not produce his first victory as Miami’s head coach.
“I think our players played a little better today because of the rivalry,” Haywood said. “They played extremely hard. (UC) proved today why they’re the No.10 team in the country.”
VERSATILE BARNETT: After starting last week at cornerback in place of the injured Dominique Battle, Marcus Barnett started at wide receiver Saturday in place of D.J. Woods, who did not make the trip due to illness.
Barnett, who caught 62 passes two years ago, caught six for 57 yards against Miami.
“He’s a great team player for us,” Kelly said. “He had to play 72 plays last week on defense. Then D.J. came down with an illness and couldn’t even make the trip. Marcus got thrown into the lineup at wide receiver. He did a very nice job.”
BIG CROWD: Saturday’s crowd of 23,493 was the largest at Yager Stadium since the Miami-Marshall game on Nov. 12, 2003 attracted 26,286. The stadium has since been renovated, reducing capacity to 24,286.
GILYARD MOVING UP: Gilyard’s 23-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter gave him a seven-game touchdown streak and tied him with Jim O’Brien for second place on UC’s career list with 21. He needs one more touchdown catch to tie Dominick Goodman for the UC record.
ROGERS’ STREAK ENDS: Junior Jake Rogers’ missed extra point after UC’s first touchdown snapped a streak of 58 straight extra points, which ranks fourth in school history. It was the sixth missed extra point in his career. He later made a 42-yard field goal.
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