Similar mistakes from 2018 plague 2019 start

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsYou know the phrase that a zebra can never change its stripes? No phrase might be a better explanation of how the Miami Hurricanes played in their 24-20 loss to 8th-ranked Florida Gators in Week 0.

In the game, the same critical mistakes and errors that plagued the 2018 season hurt the 2019 Hurricanes, and forced them to lose a game that the Hurricanes should have won.

Up three in the second half, Jeff Thomas’ muffed punt within their 10 yard line allowed the Gators to take the lead.

Then, a Bubba Baxa missed field goal prevented the Hurricanes from going up six points. On the next play, Florida’s Feleipe Franks connected with Josh Hammond for 65-yard pass to place…