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For the few, the fortunate, college football is a time when each and every game becomes more important than the last. This week that is true for neither Buffalo nor Miami.
Sure Technically the Bulls and RedHawks can make six wins but Buffalo has no room for error and the RedHawks play WMU, Temple, and Ohio. Even if one or both of these teams get their head above water its rather unlikely either will be bowling (unless Miami wins out). So this week is all about pride.
For Miami it's about showing they have not fallen very far. Sure their record is awful but they have run a prototypical RedHawk Schedule. So far the only really "bad loss" would be the stinker they put up against Jerry Kill's Minnesota team. If any of the Bottom feeders has not had a chance to 'prove' themselves it's Miami.
The Bulls, who are at least competitive in most games this season, are a chance for Miami to separate themselves from the bottom of the conference. A chance they need with teams like Temple, WMU, and Ohio still on the docket.
Last year Miami went to Amherst and took place in the conference wide welcome party for Coach Jeff Quinn. This season Buffalo hopes to return the favor for Don Treadwell.
Here is the Redhawks Season to date:
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Missouri Tigers - Recap - September 03, 2011 - ESPN
Miami recovered from a 51-13 spanking at Missouri last fall to win the Mid-American Conference, and entered the opener with a six-game winning streak. The RedHawks gave Missouri a scare, trailing 10-6 after Erik Finklea's 10-yard run late in the third quarter.
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Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers - Recap - September 17, 2011 - ESPN
Zac Dysert threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns and Nick Harwell had 12 catches for 162 yards for the RedHawks (0-2). Miami drove the ball to the Minnesota 20 in the closing moments, but Dysert's pass to Chris Givens in the end zone was broken up as time expired.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks - Recap - September 24, 2011 - ESPN
After Miami (Ohio) drew within a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, Anthon Samuel sped a record 96 yards to give Bowling Green the clinching touchdown in a 37-23 victory Saturday in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams. It was the longest run in Bowling Green history, and tied a Yager Stadium record for the longest run from scrimmage.
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Isaiah Pead runs for 2 TDs as Cincy rolls Miami (Ohio)
Miami's Zac Dysert was 19 of 33 for 252 yards with an interception at the goal line and four sacks. Sophomore Nick Harwell became only the second Miami player with three straight 100-yard games, one shy of Martin Nance's school record.
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Zac Dysert rallies Miami (Ohio) past Army
Don Treadwell saw no need for a big celebration after his first coaching win. Standards are a lot higher at the Cradle of Coaches, where four new statues tell the history.
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Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Kent State Golden Flashes - Recap - October 15, 2011 - ESPN
Zac Dysert threw the game's only touchdown and the Miami (Ohio) defense was stifling, leading the RedHawks to a 9-3 victory over Kent State on Saturday.
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Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Toledo Rockets - Recap - October 22, 2011 - ESPN
Dysert finished with 333 yards and two touchdowns on 14 of 37 passing for the RedHawks (2-5, 1-2), who had just 14 yards rushing.
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