Plant alum not so Marvelous in UM spring game
Plant grad Robert Marve had a so-so performance at best today in the Miami Hurricanes' annual spring game. Now for the good news: His chief rival for the Canes' starting QB spot was equally mediocre. According to numbers just posted by the Miami Herald, Marve, a redshirt freshman who led the Panthers to the Class 4A state title as a senior, was 10-of-22 passing for 93 yards and two interceptions. True freshman Jacory Harris (Miami Northwestern), however, was only 9 of 17 for 64 yards. Miami coach Randy Shannon said earlier this week the team likely wouldn't pick a starting quarterback until August. But you have to figure a strong effort by Marve today would have helped. To see a complete play-by-play from the game, go HERE.
-- KEITH NIEBUHR
The St. Petersburg Times High School Sports blog is written and compiled by the Times preps sports staff from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. We invite your participation in the comments area.
One was under 50%, the other was over 50%, the one who was under threw two picks, the one who was over threw none. I'd say Harris clearly won this round.
Posted by: | March 29, 2008 at 11:11 PM
A little more on Marve's picks ...
-The first went off a defensive lineman's helmet.
-The second was on a Hail Mary.
Posted by: Keith Niebuhr | March 30, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Hell he cant do any worst then our last UM quaterback
Posted by: | March 31, 2008 at 12:32 AM
I was at the game on the sidelines. Robert had several balls dropped that were 1st downs. When Nix moved him out of the pocket, he was very accurate and quick. The offensive play calling was very vanilla. You could see the difference in the huddle when he was in the game. The kid is a leader with all the intangibles. He'll win the job. Nix has to learn how to use his strengths and not be afraid to throw the ball down the field.
Posted by: | March 31, 2008 at 12:51 AM