“They do a great job of creating turnovers and they really feed off the momentum,” UW offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph said. Or will UW’s offense protect the football and frustrate the Hurricanes’ ball-hawking defense? Will the Badgers choke on the turnover chain? UW enters the Orange Bowl with 23 turnovers, including 15 interceptions thrown by Alex Hornibrook. Miami has generated 22 of its 30 takeaways in the last seven games, 13 interceptions and nine fumble recoveries. “And the fact that we’re getting so many turnovers, people are seeing a lot more than maybe somebody else’s way of doing it.” We’ve got the one that draws the most attention. “People have a different way to celebrate at turnover. We're not trying to be anything other than enjoying celebrating something that happens. “I think most people see our kids are having fun with it. “I think it's awesome,” Miami coach Mark Richt said when asked about the turnover chain after the victory over the Irish. 11, when the Hurricanes intercepted three passes and recovered one fumble in a 41-8 rout of then-No. The chain never shined brighter than it did on the night of Nov. Miami has intercepted 17 passes and recovered 13 fumbles and 16 players have worn the garish gold chain. The team’s turnover chain, which started with defensive coordinator Manny Diaz looking for a way to motivate his players, is handed out on the sideline to each player who intercepts a pass or recovers a fumble. That defense is anchored by a 6.5-pound, 10-karat gold necklace that features 900 orange and green sapphires forming Miami’s signature “U” at the bottom of the chain. RELATED: Can UW contain Miami's dual-threat QB? RELATED: Miami trying to adjust to personnel losses “They are playing fast and they’re running to the ball. “A lot of the picks – obviously, whoever is getting them is finishing – but there is pressure on the quarterback. “I think a lot of their takeaways are kind of team-defense takeaways,” UW coach Paul Chryst said. 3 behind Central Michigan and Wyoming (38). 2 mark in the regular season behind Central Michigan, which had 31 takeaways, and entering the Orange Bowl is tied for No. 6 Wisconsin (12-1) on Saturday in the Orange Bowl, have forced 30 turnovers. The 11th-ranked Hurricanes (10-2), who face No. – Only one football team in the nation entered bowl season with more takeaways than Miami.
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