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Working On Tackling Has Become The Main Objective For The Miami Hurricanes Defense

Missed tackles from the Hurricanes left the Hokies score on many drives, but working on it this week has been the main priority.
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Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs with the football as Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor (3) attempts a tackle during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs with the football as Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor (3) attempts a tackle during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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No. 8 Miami struggled to tackle in their nail-biting victory against Virginia Tech this past Friday and the team knows it.

Senior linebacker Francisco Mauigoa knows that it was something that needed to be work on as well.

"We've been emphasizing tackling," Mauigoa said. "Every day before practice, and end of the day before we gather as a group we work those fundamentals and techniques to make sure we put ourselves in the right positions to make tackles so we don't make the same mistakes we made last week."

The Hurricanes entered the game against the Hokies with only 22 missed tackles on the season but walked out with that numbered doubled.

They gave up over 200 yards or rushed when the Canes allowed less than 70 yards on the ground. Still, the Hurricanes rank 15th in total defense in the country, but they know that they could be one of the top defensive groups in the nation if they just lock in.

"I think there is still more room to improve. I think there are a lot of things we need to focus on. The little details we need to lock into. I think there is always another level to our game. this defense has done a tremendous job, but you know there is always a standard, there is always another level to reach," Mauigoa said.

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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.

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