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Miami Hurricanes: Game Grades versus Pittsburgh Panthers

By Daniel Nordwall

Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) carries the ball as Miami Hurricanes linebacker Zach McCloud (53) makes the tackled during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) carries the ball as Miami Hurricanes linebacker Zach McCloud (53) makes the tackled during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Pittsburgh Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Pittsburgh Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Receiving Corps Grade – B+

Miami’s wide receivers and tight ends dismantled the Pittsburgh secondary on their way to 51 points. Tight end David Njoku and wide receivers Stacy Coley and Ahmmon Richards led the way in the receiving game. Despite two drops by Njoku and two offensive penalties by Coley, the receiving corps had a field day.

Njoku had six receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns, Coley nine for 59 and two touchdowns and Richards eight for 144, including. Njoku and Richards each had a highlight reel play that was acknowledged by the #accmust hashtag on social media.

Richards, a freshman, ranks 9th nationally in yards per catch. Opening up the offense and passing more often might help the offensive line protect Kaaya. The miss matches were evident against the Pitt secondary and Mark Richt’s play calling took advantage of it.

Richards has had an exceptional freshman season. He has become Kaaya’s favorite deep threat. Richards leads the Hurricanes with 632 receiving yards and 20.4 yards per catch. In spite of his explosiveness he only has one touchdown.

Miami needs to minimize the penalties and drops that are huge drive killers. They need to clean it up in order to be successful for the rest of the season.

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