2007 Miami RedHawks football team

American college football season February 2026 March 2012 2007 Miami RedHawks football Mid-American Conference East Division MAC 6–7 5–2 Shane Montgomery 3rd Multiple Jay Hood 1st 4–3 Yager Stadium MAC East Division co-champion MAC Championship Game L 10–35 vs. Central Michigan The 2007 Miami RedHawks football team represented the Miami University in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Shane Montgomery and played their homes game in Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio. Preseason The 2006 team had 2 wins and 10 losses which was the first losing record for the RedHawks since 1993. The 10 losses were the most since 1989. The 2006 team was hampered by injuries and inexperience. The injuries led Coach Montgomery to use younger players which will help experience level for the 2007 season.McCarthy Jack Miami rebuilt, ready for season: RedHawks coming off first losing season since 1989 The Cincinnati Enquirer July 26, 2007 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070726/SPT0103/707260366/1062/SPT August 18, 2007 Key injuries included offensive linemen Charlie Norden and Matt McKeown and running back Brandon Murphy.Conrad Pete MU's Norden hopes foot woes are behind him Dayton Daily News August 5, 2007 http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/08/05/hjn080507miamifb.html August 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930200805/http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/08/05/hjn080507miamifb.html September 30, 2007 live Conrad Pete Tailback Brandon Murphy looks to get back in the game Dayton Daily News July 27, 2007 http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/07/27/ddn072707miamifb.html August 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522020113/http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/07/27/ddn072707miamifb.html May 22, 2011 live Miami was picked to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference East Division by the MAC News Media Association for the 2007 season. The RedHawks garnered one first-place vote with Ohio University was predicted to finish first in the East Division with 15 first-place votes.Western Michigan (West) and Ohio (East) picked as MAC FB preseason favorites Mid American Conference July 25, 2007 http://mac-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=42968&SPID=3802&DB_OEM_ID=9400&ATCLID=1137875 August 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110714013205/http://mac-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=42968&SPID=3802&DB_OEM_ID=9400&ATCLID=1137875 July 14, 2011 dead mdy-all Senior quarterback Mike Kokal returns to lead the offence for his second and final season as a starter. Kokal, threw for 2,419 yards and 14 touchdowns in the 2006 season. He was ranked 19th nationally in total offense. The RedHawks’ offense do have to replace Ryne Robinson finished his career as Miami's all-time leader in receiving yardage and punt return yardage and touchdowns. Sophomore Dustin Woods, who caught 25 passes for 506 yards and four touchdowns last season is expected take over as the leader of the receiver. Coach Montgomery stated before the season that he would not be opposed to using true freshmen wide receivers Chris Givens and Jamal Rogers.Conrad Pete RedHawk Freshmen 'Looking Fine,' Coach Says Dayton Daily News August 7, 2007 http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/08/06/hjn080707miamifb.html August 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522020139/http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/08/06/hjn080707miamifb.html May 22, 2011 live The coaching staff remained basically intact for the 2007 season, except for the departure of defensive coordinator Travor Johnson who accepted another coaching job. Johnson was replaced by Jay Hood, who was the defensive line coach for the past two seasons. Jimmy Lindsey, who was an assistant coach at Gardner–Webb University was added to the staff to bring it up to full strength. Coach Montgomery did make changes to the staff including several promotions, and shuffling of responsibilities. DeAndre Smith was promoted to associate head coach from run game coordinator. Smith will continue to coach the running backs. Matt Hohman will take over Smith's former duties as running game coordinator.Miami Football Announces Coaching Staff Changes for 2007 MURedHawks.com March 15, 2007 http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031507aaa.html https://archive.today/20070618125601/http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031507aaa.html dead June 18, 2007 August 18, 2007 Schedule 2007 August 30 7:00 pm w y Ball State Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN 14–13 15,488 September 8 12:00 pm l y y Minnesota Metrodome Minneapolis, MN BTN 35–41 2OT 45,383 September 15 12:00 pm l y Cincinnati Yager Stadium Victory Bell Oxford, OH ESPN Plus 10–47 22,421 September 22 3:30 pm l y y Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 0–42 45,243 September 30 3:00 pm w y Syracuse Yager Stadium Oxford, OH ONN, ESPN Plus 17–14 16,800 October 6 3:00 pm w y Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH FSN Ohio 20–13 17,165 October 13 3:00 pm w y Bowling Green Yager Stadium Oxford, OH FSN Ohio 47–14 16,148 October 20 12:00 pm l y Temple Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA ESPN Plus 17–24 21,041 October 27 2:00 pm l y y Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, TN 13–24 26,450 November 3 3:00 pm w Buffalo Yager Stadium Oxford, OH ONN, ESPN Plus 31–28 12,288 November 14 7:35 pm w Akron Yager Stadium Oxford, OH ESPN2 7–0 13,274 November 24 2:00 pm l y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH Battle of the Bricks 29–38 11,438 December 1 11:00 am l y Central Michigan Ford Field Detroit, MI MAC Championship Game ESPN2 10–35 25,013 Coaching staff Name Position Years Alma mater (Year) Shane Montgomery Head coach 2 North Carolina State (1990) DeAndre Smith Associate head coachRunning backs 1 Southwest Missouri State University (1994) Jay Hood Defensive coordinator 0 Ohio Wesleyan University (1986) Brian Von Bergen Passing coordinatorWide receivers 8 University of Illinois (1992) Matt Hohman Running Game coordinatorOffensive Line 2 Miami University (1995) Craig Aukerman Co. Special Teams Coord. 2 University of Findlay (1999) Jimmy Lindsey Co. Special Teams Coord.Defensive Ends 0 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (2001) Mike Bath Tight ends 1 Miami University (2001) Tim Cooper Defensive backs 3 DePauw University (1997) Rusty Wright Defensive line 2 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1996)2007 Miami football prospectus p. 2 Game summaries Ball State RedHawks 0 7 0 7 Cardinals 3 0 3 7Brandon Murphy led the Miami RedHawks to a 14–13 victory over Ball State Cardinals. Murphy rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns including a 6-yard touchdown run with 17 seconds left in the game. Murphy's game-winning touchdown was set up by 56-yard punt return by Eugene Harris, which gave Miami the ball on the Ball State 23 yard line. Ball State was led by quarterback Nate Davis who completed 19-of-36 passes for 198 yards including a 23-yard touchdown pass to Dante Love with 11:22 left in the fourth quarter.Associated Press RedHawks 14, Cardinals 13 ESPN August 30, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272422050 https://web.archive.org/web/20170825102817/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272422050 dead August 25, 2017 August 23, 2008 Minnesota RedHawks 3 6 3 16 7 35 Gophers 7 7 0 14 13 41 Amir Pinnix ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the third overtime that let Minnesota to beat Miami by a score of 41–35. Minnesota took a 28–12 lead with 8:35 to play when Adam Weber threw a 5-yard TD to Ernie Wheelwright. Quarterback Daniel Raudabaugh replaced injured Mike Kokal and rallied Miami to 17 points in the final 6:35 of regulation, including a 61 yards at the end of the game to set up Trevor Cook's game-tying field goal. For the game Raudabaugh threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Several Miami player suffered injuries during the game including Joey Hudson to a knee injury on the second series of the game and starting tailback Brandon Murphy who also injured his knee in the fourth quarter.Associated Press Minnesota 41, Miami (Ohio) 35 ESPN September 8, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272510135 https://web.archive.org/web/20190410203737/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272510135 dead April 10, 2019 August 21, 2008 Cincinnati Bearcats 16 10 7 14 47 RedHawks 0 3 7 0 10 thumb|left|Miami RedHawk offence sets up against UC Bearcat Defense Dustin Grutza, who started in place of the injured UC quarterback Ben Mauk threw for two scores to lead the University of Cincinnati Bearcats to a 47–10 win over Miami. UC defense dominated the game with a fumble recovery, three interceptions, a blocked punt, and five sacks.Associated Press Cincinnati 47, Miami (Ohio) 10 ESPN September 15, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272580193 https://web.archive.org/web/20171117065810/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272580193 dead November 17, 2017 January 1, 2008 Colorado RedHawks 0 0 0 0 0 Buffaloes 7 21 7 7 42 The RedHawks were shut out for the first time since a 1993 loss to Ball State. In sophomore quarterback Daniel Raudabaugh's first start of the season, he completed 11 of 32 passes for only 95 yards. The Colorado Buffalo defense was never able to sack Raudabaugh, but they did not allow him time to set his feet for passes. Colorado outgained Miami 634–139 in total yardage. The Buffaloes’ offence rushed for 359 after only running for 134 total yards in three previous games.Judson Mike MU hits bottom a mile high The Cincinnati Enquirer September 23, 2007 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070923/SPT0103/709230413/-1/all November 5, 2007 July 13, 2012 https://archive.today/20120713190706/http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070923/SPT0103/709230413/-1/all dead Syracuse Orange 0 0 7 7 14 RedHawks 0 14 0 3 17 Cory Jones, a fifth-year senior running back who hadn't played a game in his career until this season, gained 125 yards on 12 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the RedHawks to a 17–14 win over Syracuse at Yager Stadium. For this game coach Montgomery adjusted the offense to focus more on the running game instead of passing attack. The RedHawks had 286 yards rushing which was the most since Miami's 1999 team ran for 399 in a 32–23 win over University of Akron. Mike Kokal returned to the starting lineup at quarterback replacing sophomore Daniel Raudabaugh who started at Colorado the week before, Kokal ran for 63 yards on 11 carries and threw for 150 yards while completing 13 of 26 passes.Schmetzer Mark RedHawks run wild- Miami 17, Syracuse 14 The Cincinnati Enquirer September 30, 2007 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070930/SPT0103/709300375/1096/SPT September 30, 2007 Montgomery started Kokal instead of Raudabaugh, because of this week's game plan that focused on the running game including having the quarterback run the ball. The victory Miami snaps seven-game home losing streak.Conrad Pete RedHawks run past Big East foe – Miami snaps seven-game home losing streak with 286 rushing yards Dayton Daily News September 30, 2007 http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/09/30/hjn093007miamifb.html September 30, 2007 Miami's victory was Syracuse's first loss to a Mid-American Conference team since the 1976 season, when Bowling Green beat Syracuse, 22–7. The Orange still had a chance to win at the end of the game. Syracuse had the ball on own 11 with 2:29 left and no timeouts. Orange quarterback Andrew Robinson was sacked by Morris Council on first down. Robinson then threw an incompletion on second down. He hit Rice Moss for a nine-yard gain on third down, and threw a pass batted down at the line on fourth. Miami took over on down and ran out the clock.Gelb Matt FB – 'UNACCEPTABLE': No building on upset as Syracuse's offense flounders at Miami (Ohio) Syracuse Daily Orange September 30, 2007 http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2007/09/28/Sports/Fb.unacceptable.No.Building.On.Upset.As.Syracuses.Offense.Flounders.At.Miami.oh-3000873.shtml https://archive.today/20110805194029/http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2007/09/28/Sports/Fb.unacceptable.No.Building.On.Upset.As.Syracuses.Offense.Flounders.At.Miami.oh-3000873.shtml dead August 5, 2011 September 30, 2007 Kent State RedHawks 10 0 7 3 20 Flashes 7 3 3 0 13 The RedHawks, without top running backs Brandon Murphy, Cory Jones and Andre Bratton, turned to its passing game to beat Kent State Golden Flashes by score of 20–13. The quarterback tandem of Daniel Raudabaugh and Mike Kokal, who suffered a knee injury on a second-quarter, combined for 310 passing yards. The Golden Flashes had a chance to win at the end of the game when the Flashes’ quarterback, Julian Edelman was pushed out of bounds at the 1-yard line. Miami took over on downs and killed the clock.Hamilton Eric Timely stop keys Miami win The Cincinnati Enquirer October 7, 2007 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071007/SPT0103/710070412/1096/SPT November 3, 2007 Bowling Green Falcons 0 7 0 7 14 RedHawks 16 14 7 10 47thumb|left|Ben Roethlisberger's number being retired before the BGSU game. Also pictured Bob Hitchens (far left) and John Pont (2nd from the left) Before the game Miami University retired former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's number and honored former head coach Terry Hoeppner with a moment of silence. After the pre game activities, Miami beat Bowling Green, 47–14, as Austin Sykes ran for a career-high 127 yards including two touchdowns. Eugene Harris scored his first two career touchdowns, including a 73-yard pass that helped the RedHawks open up a 30–7 halftime lead. The RedHawk defense controlled the game by sacking Falcons' quarterback Tyler Sheehan six times and limited him to a 140 yards passing.Associated Press Miami (Ohio) 47, Bowling Green 14 ESPN October 13, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272860193 https://web.archive.org/web/20210918112045/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272860193 dead September 18, 2021 October 21, 2008 Temple Redhawks 7 0 0 10 17 Owls 7 7 7 3 24 Miami lost its first in Mid-American Conference game to Temple by a score of 24–17. Temple built a 24–7 lead before Miami scored 10 points over the final minutes of the game. Dan Raudabaugh one-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tom Crabtree with 1:19 left to play to put the RedHawks within 10 points, 24–10. After recovering the ball on an on-side kick, Miami went down and Nathan Parseghian kicked a 33-yard field goal to put the RedHawks within 7 points with nine seconds remaining. The RedHawks recovered their second on-side kick with four seconds left but Raudabaugh's was intercepted to end the game.Late RedHawk Comeback Falls Short as Temple Tops Miami, 24–17 Miami University October 20, 2007 http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102007aaa.html August 23, 2008 December 24, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071224043316/http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102007aaa.html dead Vanderbilt Redhawks 3 7 3 0 13 Commodores 7 3 7 7 24 Miami lost to Vanderbilt of the Southeastern Conference by the score of 24–13. Three straight Vanderbilt turnovers in the second quarter allowed Miami to lead 13–10 midway through the third quarter. Miami's only touchdown came when quarterback Daniel Radabaugh connected with Jamal Rogers for a 40-yard touchdown pass with 6:16 left in 2nd quarter. With 4:54 remaining in the third quarter backup quarterback Chris Nickson ran for a 2-yard touchdown allowing the Commodores to take a 17–13 lead. Nickson replaced starting quarterback Mackenzi Adams who left the game because of a chest injury. During the game Vanderbilt's Earl Bennett became the leading receiver in Southeastern Conference history. For the game he had eight catches for a career total of 215, breaking Craig Yeast's record of 208.Associated Press Vanderbilt 24, Miami (Ohio) 13 ESPN October 27, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273000238 https://web.archive.org/web/20171207085904/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273000238 dead December 7, 2017 October 20, 2008 Buffalo Bulls 7 10 3 8 28 Redhawks 3 14 14 0 31 Miami beat Buffalo by a score of 31–28. RedHawks were led by Daniel Raudabaugh who completed 20 of 26 passes including two touchdowns. Raudabaugh first touchdown was a 17 yards pass to Cory Jones in the first quarter and 6 yards to Eugene Harris in the third. RedHawks were also helped by Thomas Merriweather who rushed for two touchdowns while fellow running back Cory Jones ran for 125 yards. The Bulls were led by James Starks who finished with 154 yards on 19 carries and quarterback Drew Willy who completed 33 of 45 passes for 217 yards.Associated Press Miami (Ohio) 31, Buffalo 28 ESPN November 3, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273070193 https://web.archive.org/web/20210928221030/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273070193 dead September 28, 2021 August 21, 2008 Akron Zips 0 0 0 0 0 RedHawks 0 0 0 7 0 Coming into the game Miami was tied with Buffalo for first place in the Mid-American Conference East Division. The RedHawks hold all the tiebreaker advantages and would represent the East in the MAC Championship Game by winning their final two regular-season games or a Buffalo loss. Coach Montgomery's main concern coming into the game was how to contain the Zips offense, led by sophomore tailbacks Alex Allen and Bryan Williams along with the senior wide receiver Jabari Arthur. The defensive game plan had to take into account two different styles of play depending on who was playing quarterback for the Zips. The Zips could play either Chris Jaquemain, who is more of a passing quarterback or Carlton Jackson who is more of a running quarterback.Conrad Pete Miami facing another must-win MAC game Oxford Press November 13, 2007 http://www.oxfordpress.com/sports/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/11/13/hjn111407miamifb.html November 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080203113327/http://www.oxfordpress.com/sports/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/11/13/hjn111407miamifb.html February 3, 2008 dead mdy-all Miami prevailed 7–0 in a game dominated by defense. Neither offence scored during the game, with Miami's touchdown coming on the defensive side of the ball. RedHawks defensive lineman Craig Mester picked up a fumble midway through the fourth quarter and rumbled seven yards for the only score. The costly turnover came shortly after University of Akron coach J. D. Brookhart replaced Chris Jacquemain with Carlton Jackson because Akron had struggling to move the ball consistently. On a third-and-13 at Zips 20-yard line Jackson dropped back to pass and was pressured by Miami's Clayton Mullins, who forced the fumble. Mester scooped up the ball and became the hero for the RedHawks.Morgan Jr David Lee RedHawks' defense delivers only points Akron Beacon Journal November 15, 2007 http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/11335201.html November 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071116212419/http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/11335201.html November 16, 2007 dead Miami outgained Akron 320 yard to 216 yard but was hampered by four turnovers. Miami's Daniel Raudabaugh was responsible had three interceptions in back-to-back-to-back possessions spanning the second and third quarters. All three were intercepted in the endzone. The game marked the first Miami shutout since a 49–0 victory against Indiana State in 2004. And the first MAC shutout since a 49–0 win against Buffalo in 2002.Morrison Jay Defense makes sacks matter Dayton Daily News November 15, 2007 http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/11/15/hjn111507miaminotes.html November 18, 2007 Ohio U RedHawks 7 10 3 9 29 Bobcats 7 0 21 10 38 Coming into the game Miami had already clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference Championship game due to a Bowling Green victory over Buffalo a week earlier. With a victory of over Ohio, Miami could have clinched outright possession of the Mid-American Conference East Division and a bowl bid. For the second straight week the RedHawks' defense had to prepare for a team with a running quarterback (Theo Scott) and a passing quarterback (Brad Bower).Conrad Pete Miami prepares for two QBs – again Oxford Press November 23, 2007 http://www.oxfordpress.com/sports/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/11/23/hjn112407miamifb.html November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110715031450/http://www.oxfordpress.com/sports/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/11/23/hjn112407miamifb.html July 15, 2011 dead mdy-all The RedHawks led 17–7 at halftime. Ohio switched quarterbacks for the second half, replacing Theo Scott with Brad Bower, and scored three quick touchdowns to take a 28–17 lead. Two of the touchdowns were help by great field position because of two interceptions thrown by Danial Raudabaugh on Miami's first two position of the second half. Miami's Nathan Parseghian tied a school record with five field goals, with the RedHawks unable to push the ball in the endzone in the second half.Conrad Pete RedHawks lose 38–29 shootout at Ohio U. – Miami has to share MAC East title, but can still make bowl game with win Saturday Springfield News Sun November 25, 2007 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/content/oh/story/sports/college/miami/2007/11/25/ddn112507miamifb.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=31 November 29, 2007 For the game Miami outgained the Bobcats 379 to 199 yards but Ohio's placekicker Michael Braunstein sealed the victory for Ohio with a 40-yard field goal that gave Ohio a 38–29 lead with 2:26 remaining.Statistics (Final) MU vs. Ohio muredhawks.com November 24, 2007 http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/112407aaa.html November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071128052407/http://muredhawks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/112407aaa.html#GAME.IND November 28, 2007 dead MAC Championship Game: Central Michigan RedHawks 0 0 3 7 10 Chippewas 7 0 7 21 35 Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour ran for 170 yards and threw for 185, leading the Chippewas to a 35–10 over Miami for their second straight Mid-American Conference championship. Miami's defense was able to contain LeFevour in the first half, but Miami's offense wasn't able to take advantage. Miami only scored one touchdown, a 12-yard pass from Daniel Raudabaugh to Armand Robinson with 9:09 left in the game to shave CMU's lead to 11 points (21–10). Central answered with two more touchdowns, a 7-yard run by Ontario Sneed and a 28-yard run by LeFevour.Associated Press CMU wins back-to-back MAC titles, heads to Motor City Bowl ESPN December 1, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273352117 https://web.archive.org/web/20171207085533/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273352117 dead December 7, 2017 August 21, 2008 Postseason Awards Clayton Mullins, Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, First-team All-Mid-American Conference outside linebacker Joey Hudson – Second-team All-Mid-American Conference inside linebacker Dave DiFranco – Third-team All-Mid-American Conference offensive lineman Joe Coniglio – Third-team All-Mid-American Conference down lineman Jake Richardson – Third-team All-Mid-American Conference punterMAC Announces 2007 Football Awards Mid-American Conference November 27, 2007 http://mac-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=42968&SPID=3802&DB_OEM_ID=9400&ATCLID=1327475 August 23, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110720090156/http://mac-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=42968&SPID=3802&DB_OEM_ID=9400&ATCLID=1327475 July 20, 2011 dead mdy-all References Miami Category:Miami RedHawks football seasons Miami RedHawks football