Perhaps the greatest challenge for the Jackets – at least since the early-season trip to Tallahassee – came to Russ Chandler Stadium this weekend in the form of Jim Morris’ Miami Hurricanes. They were #3 or #4 in polls, RPI of 3, record of 32-8, leading the Coastal Division with a 14-5 ACC record, and an all-around dangerous team. In 2015 they had swept the Jackets in Miami; could some pay-back be gained? The series was pushed back a day to allow more time to recover from finals.
Side note: Congratulations to Cole Pitts, Joe Wiseman, and Grant Wruble for graduating prior to Saturday’s game!