Final
California has virtual home game in Emerald Bowl
Dec 27, 2008 - 11:29 AM Miami (7-5) vs. California (7-5), December 27, 8:00 pm ESTSAN FRANCISCO (Ticker) -- Emerald Bowl executive director Gary Cavalli has wanted a local team to play in the game since its inception in 2002 - and he finally got his wish.
California will travel a mere 13 miles from its campus in Berkeley to face Miami in Saturday night's Emerald Bowl.
The Golden Bears (8-4) accepted the bid after drubbing Washington, 48-7, in their regular-season finale.
They should have a significant home-field advantage after winning all seven of their home games this season.
"I wouldn't say it's the happiest day of my life, but it's probably in the top 10," Cavalli said. "From a professional standpoint, this is unquestionably one of the happiest days of my life. It's hard to put into words because we've wanted Cal since the game was founded."
While the game is a short commute for the Golden Bears, Miami ventured 3,000 miles across the country for its first appearance in California since beating Nebraska, 37-14, in the 2002 Rose Bowl to win the national championship.
Miami (7-5) will be making its ninth bowl appearance in 10 years after an eight-year postseason streak ended last season when the Hurricanes finished 5-7 in Randy Shannon's first year as coach.
While Shannon is trying to restore Miami to its past glory, the Hurricanes struggled down the stretch, losing their final two games to Georgia Tech and North Carolina State.
In the two losses, the Hurricanes allowed nearly 700 yards on the ground, including 472 against Georgia Tech.
That does not bode well for Miami, which now has to face California running Jahvid Best, who ran for a school-record 311 yards and four touchdowns against Washington. Best passed Oregon State freshman Jacquizz Rodgers for the Pac-10 Conference rushing lead.
Miami used a two-quarterback platoon with a pair of freshmen - Robert Marve and Jacory Harris - during the regular season. However, Marve did not make the trip west after being declared academically ineligible.
For California, oft-criticized fifth-year senior Nate Longshore will be making his final appearance.
Longshore threw his 50th career touchdown pass against Washington, becoming only the fourth Cal quarterback to reach that mark.
- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
MIAMI FL 0 7 7 3 17
CALIFORNIA 14 0 3 7 24 FINAL
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST QUARTER: CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 7:45.
CALIFORNIA 7-0
CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 10:05.
CALI
Dec 27 11:23 PM
TD CALIFORNIA ANTHONY MILLER 2 YD PASS FROM NATE LONGSHORE (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 17, California 24 4th - 2:41Dec 27 11:13 PM
TD CALIFORNIA ANTHONY MILLER 2 YD PASS FROM NATE LONGSHORE (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 17, California 24 4th - 2:41Dec 27 11:13 PM
TD CALIFORNIA ANTHONY MILLER 2 YD PASS FROM NATE LONGSHORE (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 17, California 24 4th - 2:41Dec 27 11:13 PM- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
TD CALIFORNIA
ANTHONY MILLER 2 YD PASS FROM NATE LONGSHORE
(GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
MIAMI FL 17
CALIFORNIA 24 2:41 LEFT, 4TH QTR
Miami 17, California 24 4th - 2:41Dec 27 11:13 PM - EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
FG MIAMI FL
MATT BOSHER 22 YD
MIAMI FL 17
CALIFORNIA 17 9:13 LEFT, 4TH QTR
Miami 17, California 17 4th - 9:13Dec 27 10:52 PM - EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF END, 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
MIAMI FL 0 7 7 14
CALIFORNIA 14 0 3 17 END, 3RD QTR
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST QUARTER: CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 7:45.
CALIFORNIA 7-0
CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 10:
Dec 27 10:35 PM - EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
FG CALIFORNIA
GIORGIO TAVECCHIO 23 YD
MIAMI FL 14
CALIFORNIA 17 0:27 LEFT, 3RD QTR
Miami 14, California 17 3rd - 0:27Dec 27 10:32 PM
TD MIAMI FL THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM BRANDON HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 14, California 14 3rd - 7:34Dec 27 10:27 PM
TD MIAMI FL THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM BRANDON HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 14, California 14 3rd - 7:34Dec 27 10:27 PM
TD MIAMI FL THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM BRANDON HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 14, California 14 3rd - 7:34Dec 27 10:27 PM- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
TD MIAMI FL
THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM BRANDON HARRIS
(MATT BOSHER KICK)
MIAMI FL 14
CALIFORNIA 14 7:34 LEFT, 3RD QTR
Miami 14, California 14 3rd - 7:34Dec 27 10:27 PM - EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF MIAMI FL 7
CALIFORNIA 14 7:34 LEFT, 3RD QTR
Miami 7, California 14 3rd - 7:34Dec 27 10:26 PM
TD MIAMI FL THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 14, California 14 4th - 7:34Dec 27 10:14 PM
TD MIAMI FL THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 14, California 14 4th - 7:34Dec 27 10:14 PM
TD MIAMI FL THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 14, California 14 4th - 7:34Dec 27 10:14 PM- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
TD MIAMI FL
THEARON COLLIER 6 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS
(MATT BOSHER KICK)
MIAMI FL 14
CALIFORNIA 14 7:34 LEFT, 4TH QTR
Miami 14, California 14 4th - 7:34Dec 27 10:14 PM - EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
MIAMI FL 0 7 7
CALIFORNIA 14 0 14 HALFTIME
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST QUARTER: CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 7:45.
CALIFORNIA 7-0
CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 10:05.
Dec 27 9:35 PM
TD MIAMI FL LARON BYRD 9 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 7, California 14 2nd - 12:54Dec 27 8:59 PM
TD MIAMI FL LARON BYRD 9 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 7, California 14 2nd - 12:54Dec 27 8:59 PM
TD MIAMI FL LARON BYRD 9 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS (MATT BOSHER KICK)
Miami 7, California 14 2nd - 12:54Dec 27 8:59 PM- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
TD MIAMI FL
LARON BYRD 9 YD PASS FROM JACORY HARRIS
(MATT BOSHER KICK)
MIAMI FL 7
CALIFORNIA 14 12:54 LEFT, 2ND QTR
Miami 7, California 14 2nd - 12:54Dec 27 8:59 PM - EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF END, 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
MIAMI FL 0 0
CALIFORNIA 14 14 END, 1ST QTR
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST QUARTER: CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 7:45.
CALIFORNIA 7-0
CALIFORNIA - TD, JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN (GIORGIO
TAVECCHIO KICK), 10:
Dec 27 8:51 PM
TD CALIFORNIA JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 0, California 14 1st - 4:55Dec 27 8:39 PM
TD CALIFORNIA JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 0, California 14 1st - 4:55Dec 27 8:39 PM- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
TD CALIFORNIA
JAHVID BEST 42 YD RUN
(GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
MIAMI FL 0
CALIFORNIA 14 4:55 LEFT, 1ST QTR
Miami 0, California 14 1st - 4:55Dec 27 8:39 PM
TD CALIFORNIA JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 0, California 7 1st - 7:15Dec 27 8:31 PM
TD CALIFORNIA JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN (GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
Miami 0, California 7 1st - 7:15Dec 27 8:31 PM- EMERALD BOWL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
NCAAF EMERALD BOWL
TD CALIFORNIA
JAHVID BEST 2 YD RUN
(GIORGIO TAVECCHIO KICK)
MIAMI FL 0
CALIFORNIA 7 7:15 LEFT, 1ST QTR
Miami 0, California 7 1st - 7:15Dec 27 8:31 PM
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