Al Golden and staff have released the depth chart for game five, a Saturday showdown at Virginia Tech. Kickoff is at 3:30pm ET and the game will be televised on either ABC or ESPN, depending on region.
For the Miami Hurricanes, some noticeable changes from last week’s depth chart:
– After a 37-yard, one touchdown performance on four carries against Bethune-Cookman, Eduardo Clements has been named co-second teamer with Mike James. It’s been reported that James hasn’t had a full practice since Ohio State week due to injury and Clements has obviously show coaches that he’s ready for more touches. Both will back starter Lamar Miller.
– Chase Ford is listed as the first-string tight end, followed by Clive Walford and Asante Cleveland. While Miami tight ends have gotten little action this season, the true surprise is the lack of anything from the sophomore Cleveland – who has one reception for six yards (at Maryland) on the year. Cleveland had a few big grabs against Duke, North Carolina and Virginia Tech last season and after battling back from injury, more was expected early in 2011. When will he resurface?
– Tommy Streeter is no longer co-second teamer with LaRon Byrd, having taken sole possession of the number two spot behind Allen Hurns. Byrd has four receptions on the season and was “blamed” for running a poor route on what was a Jacory Harris interception against Kansas State last week. Byrd’s last reception came early in the second quarter of that contest. Meanwhile, Streeter was 2-of-2 against Bethune-Cookman with two touchdowns.
– Brandon Washington and Malcolm Bunche are listed as co-starters for the left tackle position, with Joel Figueroa moving to second-team left guard behind Harland Gunn and Seantrel Henderson looks like he may get his first start of the year having been named co-starter at right tackle with Jonathan Feliciano.
– Adewale Ojomo and Marcus Forston have been named co-starters at left tackle with Ojomo having made the move from defensive end earlier today. Shayon Green replaces Ojomo as second team defensive end behind starter Anthony Chickillo. (Olsen Pierre is now the odd man out.)
– Former starter Ramon Buchanan is out for the year due to injury, so Jordan Futch and Kelvin Cain have been named co-starters at strong-side linebacker. Cain threw his hat in the ring with a 59-yard interception return for touchdown late in the game against Bethune-Cookman.
– The most anticipated change of the week comes at safety where the Ray-Ray Armstrong has been listed as co-starter with Vaughn Telemaque at free safety. Armstrong missed the past four games due to suspension but is back in action. Andrew Swasey has been bumped in favor of Tyrone Cornelius, who has been listed as a co-starter with A.J. Highsmith, both behind starter JoJo Nicolas.
– Special teams-wise the only change comes with Davon Johnson replacing Miller as first-team kick returner, along with Travis Benjamin. A safe bet coaches are looking to keep their workhorse healthy. Miller was banged up against Kansas State and will most definitely be a go-to against an always tough Virginia Tech defense.