Miami's D was certainly the best part of this year's team, but "elite" ? that would be hard to say. if the CANES had played a top 10 offense, that might be an easier question to answer. But the fact is, Miami played mostly weaker offenses.
Take away a meaningless win over FCS Savannah State which was a 77-0 glorified scrimmage and the best Richt's team could
do with a cupcake schedule was 6-5.
Younger CANES fans who have no clue what it's like to have a national championship team can't really understand how
totally frustrated and...
this is not a judgement or opinion. just an objective look at stats. SOURCE : https://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/21 (OFFICIAL NCAA WEBSITE)
Miami defense was ranked #2 in total defense (without the Savannah St game, Miami would be ranked #7)
Miami played 0 teams with an...