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He’s a quiet, steady force among a whirlwind of news, and the Hurricanes hope he stays

Some say that University of Miami gifted tailback Travis Homer, a young man short on words and long on talent, is a bit boring.

But that’s likely just his “business side,” assured considerably more outspoken left tackle Tyree St. Louis.

Besides, these days, with not always uplifting news surrounding the program, boring is a wonderful thing for the Miami Hurricanes.

Homer, who has started the past 21 games, is anything but ho-hum on the football field, and appears to be too smart off it to generate any type of controversy. This much is certain: The sturdy, 5-11, 205-pound junior can run.