This isn’t the first time that the lack of holding calls against Miami has been discussed by Mark Richt. Only five holding penalties were called against opposing offensive lines in 2017. The Hurricanes opponents went 31 quarters during one stretch last season without being called for holding.
The lack of holding called against 2017 Miami opponents was tough to understand. The Hurricanes led the nation in sacks and were fourth in tackles for loss in 2018. There was also a missed holding call on the Wisconsin defense against Lawrence Cager last season. After the no-call, Malik Rosier threw a critical interception.