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Miami vs. Georgia Tech: Four Things to Look For

By Daniel Nordwall

Sep 17, 2016; Boone, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Boone, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) carries the ball during the second half against Florida Atlantic Owls at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) carries the ball during the second half against Florida Atlantic Owls at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Continuing the Power Run Game 
The Miami Hurricanes pounded the ball on the ground with Mark Walton in the past three games. The sophomore has slashed opponents for 408 rushing yards and seven touchdowns averaging 8.4 yards per carry.  Walton is on pace to reach 1600 rushing yards. Under Richt’s play calling, the power run game adds a dynamic element to the Miami offense.

Walton’s big play ability is a game changer. He had an touchdown 80 yard run on Miami’s first play from scrimmage against Appalachian State.

Change of pace back Joe Yearby has shown the ability to keep the defense off balance in spread formations. He has

256 yards rushing yards and four touchdowns on the year. 

As the philosophy the continues, Richt will want to run the ball on the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech’s defense allows an average of

121 rushing yards per game and 3.8 yards per carry.

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