FIU braces for explosive QB Dwight Dasher

The potential for disaster was there for FIU last week.

Louisiana-Lafayette entered FIU Stadium averaging more than 150 yards rushing, and FIU had been giving up more than 200 yards rushing per game.

Add to it that the Golden Panthers were without starting linebackers Toronto Smith (knee) and Winston Fraser (neck) and it might have made for a long day. But linebackers Tyler Clawson and Aaron Davis and the rest of the FIU defense would not allow such a scenario to unfold. Clawson made three key tackles -- two of them for a loss -- in overtime, and Davis led the Panthers in tackles to help secure the win over the Ragin' Cajuns.

Georgia Tech hopes for better results in return trip to Land Shark Stadium

Not much went right the last time Georgia Tech was in South Florida.

The Yellow Jackets fell behind early by three touchdowns to the University of Miami and had just 95 yards rushing out of their triple option in a 33-17 loss to the Hurricanes on Sept. 17 at Land Shark Stadium.

The misfortune continued Wednesday afternoon as Georgia Tech's flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was delayed by one hour.

Central commits to run, shuts out Hialeah

Central all but sealed the district 13-6A runner-up spot Friday afternoon as they shut out Hialeah 48-0 at Traz Powell Stadium.

The Rockets (7-1, 3-1 District 13-6A) recorded their sixth shutout of the season, holding the usually potent Thoroughbred running game to 42 yards.

Miami Dolphins' secondary a quick study against Randy Moss

When rookie cornerback Vontae Davis matched up against Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss last month, he seemed somewhat in awe in the wake of Moss' six catches for 147 yards, much of which came in single coverage.

No need to have stars in his eyes Sunday.

After a 58-yard touchdown catch by Moss to start the game, the Dolphins seemed to figure out the best way to cover the Pro Bowl receiver, a plan that included having as many as three defenders in his area.

Jets dominate stats and still lose to Miami Dolphins

When the Jets and Dolphins played three weeks ago, the Jets suffered a blow not only to their record but also to their ego. The Dolphins had been the more physical team, pushing around Rex Ryan's defense.

Sunday's rematch brought the same result -- a Jets loss -- but the sentiment in the Jets locker room was different from that of the first meeting. They were incredulous about losing a game they statistically dominated.

Ryan opened his postgame news conference saying: ``Sometimes things just don't make sense,'' and numerous Jets players echoed that feeling as they tried to explain how they fell 30-25 to the Dolphins despite outgaining Miami 378-104 in total yards.