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Miami (OH) Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:40:56 PST

First-year Miami coach Mike Haywood took a different view of the results his program produced in the 2009 season than many others might.

"We're heading in the right direction, but just have to get mentally and physically tougher," he said.

The assessment that the RedHawks need to be mentally and physically stronger than they were in 2009 is obvious. Miami posted a 1-11 record, setting a school mark for losses in a season.

Perhaps the most glaring shortcoming that was identified during the season was Miami's inability to play on the same physical level as many of its opponents.

The RedHawks' lineup was loaded with freshmen and sophomores. They clearly have to work diligently in the offseason to get up to speed with the rest of the Mid-American...

Buffalo beats Miami 42-17 (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:58 PST

Brandon Thermilus rushed for two touchdowns and caught another to lead Buffalo over Miami (Ohio) 42-17 on Wednesday night. Thermilus ran for 126 yards and caught a 29-yard touchdown on his only reception for the Bulls (4-7, 2-5 Mid-American Conference). Zach Maynard was 13-for-18 with 136 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 61 yards and a score.

Barnes' 3 TDs lead Bowling Green over Miami (Ohio) (AP)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:55:54 PST

Freddie Barnes scored three touchdowns to lift Bowling Green to a 35-14 win over Miami of Ohio on Thursday night. Barnes, the nation's leading receiver, opened the scoring with a 19-yard run less than a minute into the game. He also had touchdown catches of 59 and 2 yards, finishing with 10 receptions for 109 yards.