McGahee back home, back in gear

Oct/21/08 07:57 AM Filed in: Willis McGahee
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MIAMI - Willis McGahee continues to make himself at home in South Florida.

The Ravens running back rushed for 105 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

Not surprisingly, it was McGahee's first 100-yard game since the last time he played here (Dec. 16, 2007). The former University of Miami star has averaged 94.4 rushing yards in four games at Dolphin Stadium.

"It's always a good feeling when you play in your hometown," he said. "I've been playing every year since I've been in the league. It tends to get a little old. But you still have a little fire in you."

It was the best game of the season for McGahee, who had 152 yards of offense.

But it was his play in the passing game that led to what he called "the worst highlight of my career."

After making a remarkable run off a screen pass, McGahee fumbled at Miami's 5-yard line when the Ravens led 20-13 early in the fourth quarter.

On the next series, McGahee capped the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run.

"[The fumble] could have turned the game around. But the defense stepped up and made up for it," McGahee said. "I had to go out there and make a touchdown."

(sun-sentinel.com)