Article photo of Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash; credit to Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports.
The Miami Hurricanes are taking on the Louisville Cardinals this Saturday, and the offense for the Cards can be explosive.
Miami’s defense did a tremendous job of slowing down the Florida State Seminoles, so the Canes “D” is playing well and should be up to the task. For the year, the Canes allow just 312.5 yards per game, good for #12 in the nation.
Let’s take a look at the three players that Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer will rely on.
Running Back Jawhar Jordan
He’s a burner. In a similar mold to Miami’s Henry Parrish, Jr., Jordan will make a defender miss and then be off to the races. He’s currently responsible for five 100-yard rushing games, and there are 95-yard and 96-yard games as well. That being the case, Jordan is battling injury so he may or may not be limited against Miami.
Jordan averages 6.9 yards per tote, and there are 11 touchdowns as well. He’s also explosive in the passing game.
With 14 receptions going for 193 yards, a 13.8 average, Jordan can break a game open with a screen or simple swing pass.
Wide Receiver Jamari Thrash
Make no mistake, Louisville’s top receiving option is Thrash. Like Jordan, he could still be banged up, but time will tell. If he’s not in the lineup it will certainly hinder Louisville’s offense because he’s dynamic.
49 receptions, 734 yards, 15 yards per reception, and 6 touchdowns, from nine games. Thrash also has six games with at least four catches, showing that Plummer will certainly look his way when possible.
Lastly, he’s a capable player to be utilized for a reverse. If the Canes lose containment, Thrash can take a play to the house.
Running Back Isaac Guerendo
This young man plays a bit differently than Jordan. Guerendo is 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds. He can bring the hammer during downhill runs. To that point, he’s been on fire.
Two games ago versus Virginia Tech, Guerendo’s efforts included 11 carries, 146 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Last game versus Virginia, 6 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown. That’s 13.3 yards per carry and 15.7 yards per carry against the Hokies and Cavaliers respectively.
For the season, Guerendo has 77 carries, 492 yards, a 6.4 average, and 7 touchdowns.