Harris questionable for Maryland game

With start quarterback Jacory Harris laying motionless on the field at Virginia's Scott Stadium on Saturday, Miami (FL) head coach Randy Shannon looked on with concern.

Harris had been at the receiving end of a vicious hit by Virginia defensive tackle John-Kevin Dolce, as he was driven into the ground, where he stayed for several minutes.

He did not return to the game, as backup quarterback Stephen Morris took his first collegiate snaps in Harris' place. The official diagnosis is a concussion, leaving Harris questionable for Saturday's home game against Maryland.

Morris was 9-for-22 for 164 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, and ran for 23 yards and a touchdown on the ground. But until the fourth quarter, he had accounted for zero touchdowns and

According to the Miami Herald, "Shannon said coaches would limit the offensive playbook should Morris start. 'He's been here 10 months,' Shannon said. 'At this time last year he was in high school.'"

Morris, a true freshman, maintained his redshirt status until Saturday, but his limited experience against the Cavaliers will be well worth it if Harris is unable to go on Saturday.

Shannon noted that the rest of the team would not be left in the dark as to who the starter would be for Saturday. "They'll know when the time comes. Jacory has to practice, No. 1. If he [doesn't] practice, they'll know he's not the guy at that time," he said.