Richt, Hurricanes show respect for FIU

Miami set to host Panthers on Saturday

Mark Richt addresses reporters ahead of the Miami-FIU game.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt showed plenty of respect for Florida International on Tuesday.

The 'Canes and Panthers will renew their rivalry Saturday.

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Richt was asked if the 'Canes have more to lose on Saturday as a big-time program taking on a smaller program.

"I'll always give the same answer on the schedule: just show me who we play, and we'll go play them," Richt said. "I don't get into all that. I think fans like to get into that. We have a lot of respect for them, just like last week, we had a lot of respect for Toledo. We know they're talented. We know they're well-coached. We know they've got speed. It's a challenge for us to do a good job and hopefully come out on top."

Richt had plenty of praise for FIU coach Butch Davis, who once held Richt's job.

"We all know what a great coach he is, what a great person he is," Richt said. "He certainly did a great job here at Miami, while he was here. He had a great record. The last season he was here, I think they were 11-1, and probably accumulated the most talent in the history of the school."

Miami and FIU kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.


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David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.