Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz was pleased with how Miami's three freshmen linebackers -- Shaquille Quarterman, Mike Pinckney and Zach McCloud -- performed against FSU.
One of the questions facing the Hurricanes last week was how Miami’s talented freshman linebackers – Shaquille Quarterman, Zach McCloud and Mike Pinckney – would fare against a talented, tough Florida State team that, early in the year, was a favorite to contend for a spot in the college football playoffs.
Ultimately, the Hurricanes came up short in their quest to end a six-year losing streak to the rival Seminoles, dropping a 20-19 heartbreaker against FSU that has left the team searching for answers.