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[h3]Less Forcier, more Robinson?[/h3]
7:04AM ET
[h5]Michigan Wolverines[/h5]
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Golden child/media darling Tate Forcier was benched by coach Rich Rodriguez late in the fourth quarter of Michigan's 30-28 loss to Iowa -- despite the fact that Forcier's late-game heroics have become a staple of SportsCenter. Backup Denard Robinson led the team on one scoring drive but then threw a game-ending interception on the Wolverines' next possession.
"Tate made a few plays that he'd probably like to have back," said Rodriguez, "but we made a change to get a little spark."
Rodriguez denied that he and Forcier exchanged harsh words on the sidelines, though at the very least they appeared to be having quite animated conversations. The question of a quarterback controversy will never be seriously raised, given Robinson's shortcomings as a passer, but at the very least, writes Terry Foster of the Detroit News, Robinson should be playing a lot more than he does.
After back-to-back losses, we'll see how soon the Wolverines are able to get back to their happy place.
[h3][/h3][h3]WR Adams suffered mild stroke[/h3]
9:19AM ET
[h5]Arkansas Razorbacks[/h5]
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In a shocker, leading receiver Joe Adams missed Saturday's huge win over Auburn because he apparently suffered a stroke earlier in the week. Coach Bobby Petrino said the stroke may have happened last Monday, although Adams practiced on Tuesday before undergoing a series of tests. He rejoined the team Friday night and watched the game from the sideline.
"He's doing really well," Petrino said. "We were very concerned about him. But he's doing great. I don't know what the diagnosis is, what the near future holds, but he's in great hands and our trainers and our doctors did an excellent job."
In fact, it's unclear whether Adams, a sophomore who is averaging 19.8 yards a catch, will be able to play again this season. Offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said, "It's too early to even speculate on anything like that."
The Razorbacks suffered another blow during the game when their third-leading receiver, Jarius Wright, suffered a concussion in the first half. But even without Adams and Wright, Arkansas had sufficient depth to maul the Tigers, proving its high-octane offense might not miss a beat.
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[h3][/h3][h3]Berry excels in RB debut[/h3]
7:47AM ET
[h5]Miami (FL) Hurricanes[/h5]
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It was a trick-and-treat day for Miami's offense. On the positive side, fourth-string running back Damien Berry, a former safety who had never carried the ball in college, shredded the Florida A&M defense for 162 yards on only 14 carries. It was the highest output by a Hurricanes tailback this season. Granted, the game was a blowout, but if Graig Cooper and Javarris James continue to struggle with injuries, perhaps Berry proved that he is a legitimate option.
On the negative side, sophomore Aldarius Johnson, Miami's leading receiver last year, caught two passes on the Canes' opening drive and then headed for the locker room. He later emerged with his right arm in a sling, though his exact injury and his long-term prognosis are still unknown.
Miami has already had plenty of time this season to get used to life with Johnson, who has missed two games with an injured groin. In his absence, LaRon Byrd has emerged as Jacory Harris's favorite target.
