Once again the Hurricanes face off with the football team from Florida State. Get hyped.
Florida State is a disgrace to society, and not just because it used to be both a clown school and an all girls school. The reason FSU should be ashamed of themselves is for having such a racist nickname and logo. It's pretty disrespectful if you ask me. On top of that, it's even more racist to have a white, frat guy dress up in red-face and parade around like an indian on a horse. How classless do you have to be to have Chief Osceola as a mascot? I'm appalled.
My Little Renegade on the other hand, is a much more ethnically-tolerant mascot.
I think I'm only going to refer to FSU as, "the football team at Florida State" from here on out. I recommend all of you do the same thing. If my favorite team was so blatantly racist, I'd be compelled to perform ritual seppuku on account of all the shame. That's my recommendation for every Florida State fan too. Not for the name, just for being born.
In case you haven't heard, Miami is a record 3 touchdown underdog, has no chance to win, and will get blown out in embarrassing fashion. Apparently we're supposed to be scared, and we've been written off by everyone all week. For some reason Miami still agreed to play the game. Weird. I hope Miami can some how hold them to under 80 points. It's really a shame for us that this rivalry has always gone as scripted. Nothing bizarre or fluky has ever happened either.
The manner in which ESPN is hyping up this game is rather odd. One minute they're saying, "OMG, it's a meeting between 2 rival teams that are both ranked in the top 10!!!!!" Then they proceed to breakdown the match ups, which consists of talking-heads trying to 1-up each other in trashing us. Whatever. KICK IT!!!!
Every game with FSU is tough, but this time around brings a special combo of long odds and big stakes that we haven't seen around these parts in a long time. Not having Phillip Dorsett for this game sucks. He's the best receiver we have at stretching out the opposition's secondary. The rest of the receivers will need to have big games in his absence or else FSU is going to stick 35 players in the box to stuff the run. Also, someone on the defense is going to have to lead that group and keep those guys calm because FSU's offense ain't no joke. What I wouldn't give for some Al Blades type stuff from somebody.
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Where: Doak Campbell Stadium
Who: #7 Miami Hurricanes (7-0) vs. #3 Florida State Seminoles (7-0)
When: 8:00 pm/et
How:
4 story lines for UM in this game:
1. Can Miami's big time players make big time plays?
2. Can Miami's OL take it to FSU's front 7?
3. Can Miami win the turnover battle?
4. Can Miami's Defense keep Famous **** at bay?
If Duke Johnson and Stephen Morris were an ECW Tag Team, they'd be the Impact Players:
Whenever a big, impactful play on offense happens they're behind it. The problem is that outside of the 1st quarter against Florida, they've been anything but impact players against legit defenses. Morris' struggles are well documented, but in Duke's short tenure here in Coral Gables he hasn't faired much better. Duke averages 7.6 yards per carry against unranked teams. When facing ranked teams (KSU, ND, FSU, and UF), just a pedestrian 2.9 per carry. When the clock hits all zeros at the end of the game tonight, if the best player for us was someone other than these 2, we lost.
In defense of Stephen and Duke, our offensive line has been pretty weak in these games, which has led to/aided their poor performances. While not a display of skill, this gif symbolizes how much FSU bullied our offensive line last year:
Seriously, if you asked me to make a list of Miami linemen to most likely get rag dolled like that, Feliciano would be at the bottom. Anyway, last year James and Duke combined for 52 yards on 16 carries. Take away the -23 yards Morris lost by getting sacked 4 times and Miami only had 29 yards rushing as a team. Our offense did practically nothing for 3 quarters against the only legit defense we faced this year (Florida). Expect FSU to stack the box and make Stephen Morris beat them passing. When the game ends, if we've got over 150 yards rushing, I think we win.
Our team has remained undefeated this long by forcing timely turnovers. Without them we definitely lose to UF and UNC. Wake Forest probably goes to overtime too. So given the fact that we've proven we can do it all year, that's enough data points to suggest that it's how we roll. We'll need to do it again, if not for the change in momentum or field position, but for the simple fact that it's 1 less possession that FSU can get points.
After surviving the Tebow era, I'm not sure if my jimmies can handle going through another 3 to 4 years of media slurping toward the QB of an instate rival. The difference being that Winston is actually talented and has a future in pro football. I have no idea what our coaching staff has planned for him, but I gotta think/hope they're going throw the kitchen sink at this guy in terms of different blitzes and coverages. If we let him just sit back and play pitch and catch like we did with Bryn Renner, I'm gonna have to turn the game off and watch some old Doctor Who.
What we said in our recap:
We were pretty big underdogs at home last year. It was a 3 point game heading into the 4th quarter before FSU finally pulled away. We're a **** of a lot better as a team this year. I'm not saying...I'm just saying.
Know your enemy: Tomahawk Nation
What they're saying:
Gif that sums up the bolded portion:
This guy...FSU fans are really into themselves right now. Yes, the Miami coaching staff should totally devise a game plan to make us lose closer than Vegas thinks, just to prevent FSU from covering the spread. Now we know the talking points of FSU fans if we lose. If FSU covers, they'll claim they took Miami's best shot and still blew us out. If they don't, they'll claim Miami was only interested in trying to keep it close, and not going for the win.
This is the same ******ry that spewed out of Gainesville on a regular basis during Meyer's tenure. Back in 2008 Urban and his players made comments to the effect that we weren't trying to win, but merely keeping the game close to avoid embarrassment. Randy Shannon was too busy crying about a field goal to point out the obvious lapse in logic, which is that the whole point of the game is to prevent the opponent from scoring as many points as possible. So in the event that FSU fails to cover the spread, be on the lookout for this bull**** narrative/excuse over the next few days and weeks.
Miami Notes
1. James Coley returns to his old stomping grounds of FSU.
2. Miami isn't getting much respect nationwide.
3. It's been 24 years since Leon County's worst tried to arrest Sebastian.
Florida State Notes
1. Jameis Winston sucks.
2. Devonta Freeman sucks.
3. Jimbo Fisher sucks.
Favorite Florida State related Image, Photoshop, Video or Gif:
Miami Roster Stuff
2 Deep Depth Chart
Florida State Roster Stuff
2 Deep Depth Chart
Game Day Character:
Headset Guy seems apropos.
Allons-y
Florida State is a disgrace to society, and not just because it used to be both a clown school and an all girls school. The reason FSU should be ashamed of themselves is for having such a racist nickname and logo. It's pretty disrespectful if you ask me. On top of that, it's even more racist to have a white, frat guy dress up in red-face and parade around like an indian on a horse. How classless do you have to be to have Chief Osceola as a mascot? I'm appalled.
My Little Renegade on the other hand, is a much more ethnically-tolerant mascot.
I think I'm only going to refer to FSU as, "the football team at Florida State" from here on out. I recommend all of you do the same thing. If my favorite team was so blatantly racist, I'd be compelled to perform ritual seppuku on account of all the shame. That's my recommendation for every Florida State fan too. Not for the name, just for being born.
In case you haven't heard, Miami is a record 3 touchdown underdog, has no chance to win, and will get blown out in embarrassing fashion. Apparently we're supposed to be scared, and we've been written off by everyone all week. For some reason Miami still agreed to play the game. Weird. I hope Miami can some how hold them to under 80 points. It's really a shame for us that this rivalry has always gone as scripted. Nothing bizarre or fluky has ever happened either.
The manner in which ESPN is hyping up this game is rather odd. One minute they're saying, "OMG, it's a meeting between 2 rival teams that are both ranked in the top 10!!!!!" Then they proceed to breakdown the match ups, which consists of talking-heads trying to 1-up each other in trashing us. Whatever. KICK IT!!!!
Every game with FSU is tough, but this time around brings a special combo of long odds and big stakes that we haven't seen around these parts in a long time. Not having Phillip Dorsett for this game sucks. He's the best receiver we have at stretching out the opposition's secondary. The rest of the receivers will need to have big games in his absence or else FSU is going to stick 35 players in the box to stuff the run. Also, someone on the defense is going to have to lead that group and keep those guys calm because FSU's offense ain't no joke. What I wouldn't give for some Al Blades type stuff from somebody.
/stat
Where: Doak Campbell Stadium
Who: #7 Miami Hurricanes (7-0) vs. #3 Florida State Seminoles (7-0)
When: 8:00 pm/et
How:
4 story lines for UM in this game:
1. Can Miami's big time players make big time plays?
2. Can Miami's OL take it to FSU's front 7?
3. Can Miami win the turnover battle?
4. Can Miami's Defense keep Famous **** at bay?
If Duke Johnson and Stephen Morris were an ECW Tag Team, they'd be the Impact Players:
Whenever a big, impactful play on offense happens they're behind it. The problem is that outside of the 1st quarter against Florida, they've been anything but impact players against legit defenses. Morris' struggles are well documented, but in Duke's short tenure here in Coral Gables he hasn't faired much better. Duke averages 7.6 yards per carry against unranked teams. When facing ranked teams (KSU, ND, FSU, and UF), just a pedestrian 2.9 per carry. When the clock hits all zeros at the end of the game tonight, if the best player for us was someone other than these 2, we lost.
In defense of Stephen and Duke, our offensive line has been pretty weak in these games, which has led to/aided their poor performances. While not a display of skill, this gif symbolizes how much FSU bullied our offensive line last year:
Seriously, if you asked me to make a list of Miami linemen to most likely get rag dolled like that, Feliciano would be at the bottom. Anyway, last year James and Duke combined for 52 yards on 16 carries. Take away the -23 yards Morris lost by getting sacked 4 times and Miami only had 29 yards rushing as a team. Our offense did practically nothing for 3 quarters against the only legit defense we faced this year (Florida). Expect FSU to stack the box and make Stephen Morris beat them passing. When the game ends, if we've got over 150 yards rushing, I think we win.
Our team has remained undefeated this long by forcing timely turnovers. Without them we definitely lose to UF and UNC. Wake Forest probably goes to overtime too. So given the fact that we've proven we can do it all year, that's enough data points to suggest that it's how we roll. We'll need to do it again, if not for the change in momentum or field position, but for the simple fact that it's 1 less possession that FSU can get points.
After surviving the Tebow era, I'm not sure if my jimmies can handle going through another 3 to 4 years of media slurping toward the QB of an instate rival. The difference being that Winston is actually talented and has a future in pro football. I have no idea what our coaching staff has planned for him, but I gotta think/hope they're going throw the kitchen sink at this guy in terms of different blitzes and coverages. If we let him just sit back and play pitch and catch like we did with Bryn Renner, I'm gonna have to turn the game off and watch some old Doctor Who.
Last time they met: October 20, 2012
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What we said in our recap:
Me said:
We were pretty big underdogs at home last year. It was a 3 point game heading into the 4th quarter before FSU finally pulled away. We're a **** of a lot better as a team this year. I'm not saying...I'm just saying.
Know your enemy: Tomahawk Nation
What they're saying:
Bud Elliot said:
Gif that sums up the bolded portion:
This guy...FSU fans are really into themselves right now. Yes, the Miami coaching staff should totally devise a game plan to make us lose closer than Vegas thinks, just to prevent FSU from covering the spread. Now we know the talking points of FSU fans if we lose. If FSU covers, they'll claim they took Miami's best shot and still blew us out. If they don't, they'll claim Miami was only interested in trying to keep it close, and not going for the win.
This is the same ******ry that spewed out of Gainesville on a regular basis during Meyer's tenure. Back in 2008 Urban and his players made comments to the effect that we weren't trying to win, but merely keeping the game close to avoid embarrassment. Randy Shannon was too busy crying about a field goal to point out the obvious lapse in logic, which is that the whole point of the game is to prevent the opponent from scoring as many points as possible. So in the event that FSU fails to cover the spread, be on the lookout for this bull**** narrative/excuse over the next few days and weeks.
1. James Coley returns to his old stomping grounds of FSU.
2. Miami isn't getting much respect nationwide.
3. It's been 24 years since Leon County's worst tried to arrest Sebastian.
1. Jameis Winston sucks.
2. Devonta Freeman sucks.
3. Jimbo Fisher sucks.
Favorite Florida State related Image, Photoshop, Video or Gif:
2 Deep Depth Chart
| Miami Injuries | ||||
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/13 | WR | Phillip Dorsett | Knee | Out Indefinitely |
| 08/15/13 | OL | Danny Isidora | Foot | Out Indefinitely |
| 08/15/13 | OL | Hunter Knighton | Shoulder | Out For Season |
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| Florida State Injuries | ||||
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/13 | WR | Kelvin Benjamin | Hand | Probable |
| 10/27/13 | RB | James Wilder Jr. | Concussion | Questionable |
| 10/23/13 | LB | Matthew Thomas | Shoulder | Out For Season |
| 10/10/13 | DB | Tyler Hunter | Neck | Out For Season |
| 10/04/13 | OL | Ira Denson | Shoulder | Out For Season |
| 09/16/13 | OL | Wilson Bell | Knee | Out Indefinitely |
| 08/30/13 | RB | Mario Pender | Eligibility | Out For Season |
| 08/21/13 | TE | Jeremy Kerr | Knee | Out For Season |
| 08/21/13 | TE | Kevin Haplea | Knee | Out For Season |
| 08/15/13 | WR | Willie Haulstead | Academics | Out For Season |
| 08/14/13 | WR | Jarred Haggins | Knee | Out For Season |
Game Day Character:
Headset Guy seems apropos.
Allons-y
