The University of Miami Hurricanes’ football team has yet to lose a game this season. They have won all six games, so far, boosting their chances of winning their first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship.
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The team’s offense has been good, with quarterback Malik Rosier orchestrating the offense like a well-oiled machine. Miami’s rushers and receivers have given the team an average of four touchdowns per game.
On the other end, the defense has been terrific, particularly in late-game situations. The defense is led by linebacker Michael Pinckney, who has already racked up nine tackles on his way to two conference Linebacker of the Week awards and a Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week recognition.
Even during his high school years, Pinckney was already turning heads with his skills and potential to be an all-world defender. A Miami native, he had dreamt of playing for the Hurricanes and had committed to the university while he was still in the ninth grade.
In his first season for the team in 2016, he surpassed the high standards that fans and analysts had for him, with some already considering him as one of the nation’s best linebackers.
This year, he has improved even more because of two things. Firstly, he plays with a chip on his shoulder because of so many people outside the city of Miami doubting the Hurricanes’ status as one of the best college football teams in the U.S. Secondly, he has built a strong relationship with his teammates and staff, because he understands what he is supposed to do and has earned the trust of everyone around him with his commitment to fulfilling his defensive duties.
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Patrick Dwyer is a Miami-based financial advisor who loves watching the Hurricanes’ football and basketball teams. See more news and updates about University of Miami’s sports programs by following this Twitter page.
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