Cam’Ron Harris to lead run game at Pitt

Miami Hurricanes running back Cam’Ron Harris filled in admirably for fellow running back DeeJay Harris, who left last Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech due to an injury with 136 yards in 18 carries.

“I am just here to step up,” Harris said. “I was the next man up and here to take care of what I am supposed to do.”

Harris knew that the team resolve would not waiver due to key injuries on both offense and defense. When asked why he felt that way, his response was, “because of the mindset we came in today was to dominate practice.”

There’s a good chance that Dallas will miss Saturday’s road game against Pittsburgh due to his injury. With Harris now the lead running back, Robert Burns is now elevated to his backup. Harris displayed his confidence in Burns’ ability to play the Robin to his Batman.

“Robert’s been ready since Day 1,” Harris said, “since the Florida game. His name just hasn’t been called, now it’s called so he’s got be stepping up. If I get tired he’s gotta go in and execute.”

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The Panthers run defense ranks seventh in the country at 90 yards per game. They lead the country in sacks, averaging 5.14 sacks per game, more than any other FBS team in the past decade. Their front four will surely stand as a daunting task for Harris and the Hurricanes. 

However, Harris believes that his team will be prepared based on their film study and practice.

“That’s why we came out here to practice,” Harris said. “to pick up blitzes.”