In Quotes

“We’re going to fire all those offensive linemen and get some new ones.”

Larry Coker, Miami coach, joking after the Hurricanes, who had been the only Division I-A team not to allow a sack this season, gave one up to Temple.

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“The stage was set for disaster to strike.”

Ralph Friedgen, Maryland coach, worried his team would have a letdown after a loss to Florida State last week. The Terrapins went out and defeated Troy State, 47-14

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“This is the worst I’ve ever felt. Losing two in a row is not us.”

Ronyell Whitaker, Virginia Tech’s junior corneback after Hokies lost their second in a row, 38-7 to Pittsburgh