10 wins

[grover]

Hard to predict. We haven't seen what a good game day coach can do at Miami since Dennis Erickson left. Even Butch was "meh" on game day, he just out-muscled everyone.

That said, I think having to kick our top 3 tacklers off the team will take a toll, especially since we're now starting 3 true freshmen at LB. I think we lose to someone we shouldn't, and win against someone we shouldn't.

9-3.

 

[ThomasM]

Don't sleep on App State. They almost took down Tennessee tonight. Underestimating teams is how we end up losing to teams like Cincinnati.

Oh wait I forgot, bytch *** Golden ain't the coach anymore...still, don't underestimate anyone. Go canes

Fans "underestimating" teams has nothing to do with us losing to them.

Also, App State was trash. So was Tennessee. If you watched that game and came away scared of App State that means you've been Goldenized. We should expect to blow them out, anything less is embarrassing.

Agreed. UT was TERRIBLE last night. App State was even worse. I give the little guys credit for playing their hearts out, but had they played a good team last night, they get blown out.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

10-2 this year, loss to ND and UNC (or swap FSU for UNC). Next year doesn't go as well because we lose Kaaya and new QB has a bumpy start, finish 8-4, reactionary "fans" lose their minds and demand Richt be fired. Year 3, 11-1 and make CFB playoffs. Can't say whether we win a ring, but we'll at least be in position.

 

[whoopingcane]

Kaaya is not leaving after this year.

 

[The Franchise]

I expect to win em FN all.

But if I am betting, I am taking the under on 10 all day long.

Our depth problems are just to big to bet on. After we make it thru that 4 game stretch that ends @ ND, we are likely going to be beat the F up. Just to many freshman in key spots to bank on each and every one of them being strong for the entire season. Makes those last 4 games risky, hate to say it but likely to lose one of those. If God's plane shows up and brings back AQM and Grace I would change that opinion.

Do you think our opponents will experience attrition and injuries as the season progresses too or just us?

 

[Canesince91]

Kaaya is not leaving after this year.

 

[clg003]

I expect to win em FN all.

But if I am betting, I am taking the under on 10 all day long.

Our depth problems are just to big to bet on. After we make it thru that 4 game stretch that ends @ ND, we are likely going to be beat the F up. Just to many freshman in key spots to bank on each and every one of them being strong for the entire season. Makes those last 4 games risky, hate to say it but likely to lose one of those. If God's plane shows up and brings back AQM and Grace I would change that opinion.

Do you think our opponents will experience attrition and injuries as the season progresses too or just us?

If I was betting...

Our depth issues paired with our dependence on multiple freshman leaves us more susceptible.

Freshman are typically not as mentally and physically prepared for the season as the upper clansman are.

 

[The Franchise]

I expect to win em FN all.

But if I am betting, I am taking the under on 10 all day long.

Our depth problems are just to big to bet on. After we make it thru that 4 game stretch that ends @ ND, we are likely going to be beat the F up. Just to many freshman in key spots to bank on each and every one of them being strong for the entire season. Makes those last 4 games risky, hate to say it but likely to lose one of those. If God's plane shows up and brings back AQM and Grace I would change that opinion.

Do you think our opponents will experience attrition and injuries as the season progresses too or just us?

If I was betting...

Our depth issues paired with our dependence on multiple freshman leaves us more susceptible.

Freshman are typically not as mentally and physically prepared for the season as the upper clansman are.

Have you analyzed our opponents' rosters to see if they're starting or relying on any freshman? Have you analyzed their depth? Or are you just looking at our roster and doing what UM fans do and thinking woe is us?

Keep in mind that we don't have to be perfect to win 10 games this year. We just have to be a little better than 10 of the teams we play in a 13 or 14 game schedule.

 

[LustNCanes]

I expect to win em FN all.

But if I am betting, I am taking the under on 10 all day long.

Our depth problems are just to big to bet on. After we make it thru that 4 game stretch that ends @ ND, we are likely going to be beat the F up. Just to many freshman in key spots to bank on each and every one of them being strong for the entire season. Makes those last 4 games risky, hate to say it but likely to lose one of those. If God's plane shows up and brings back AQM and Grace I would change that opinion.

Do you think our opponents will experience attrition and injuries as the season progresses too or just us?

If I was betting...

Our depth issues paired with our dependence on multiple freshman leaves us more susceptible.

Freshman are typically not as mentally and physically prepared for the season as the upper clansman are.

Have you analyzed our opponents' rosters to see if they're starting or relying on any freshman? Have you analyzed their depth? Or are you just looking at our roster and doing what UM fans do and thinking woe is us?

Keep in mind that we don't have to be perfect to win 10 games this year. We just have to be a little better than 10 of the teams we play in a 13 or 14 game schedule.

My God, you make too much sense, Franchise!!

 

[TemplarCane]

I expect to win em FN all.

But if I am betting, I am taking the under on 10 all day long.

Our depth problems are just to big to bet on. After we make it thru that 4 game stretch that ends @ ND, we are likely going to be beat the F up. Just to many freshman in key spots to bank on each and every one of them being strong for the entire season. Makes those last 4 games risky, hate to say it but likely to lose one of those. If God's plane shows up and brings back AQM and Grace I would change that opinion.

Do you think our opponents will experience attrition and injuries as the season progresses too or just us?

If I was betting...

Our depth issues paired with our dependence on multiple freshman leaves us more susceptible.

Freshman are typically not as mentally and physically prepared for the season as the upper clansman are.

Have you analyzed our opponents' rosters to see if they're starting or relying on any freshman? Have you analyzed their depth? Or are you just looking at our roster and doing what UM fans do and thinking woe is us?

Keep in mind that we don't have to be perfect to win 10 games this year. We just have to be a little better than 10 of the teams we play in a 13 or 14 game schedule.

I read only Miami plays true freshmen. Everyone else on the schedule plays seniors, backed up by All-American juniors. Some have NFL players sneak into the game for fun.

 

[Ajax]

As much as I would like to be optimistic, Vegas has the Canes O/U at 6.5. They can be off but not usually by that much.

 

[supacane]

Execution beats teams with lesser talent. Richt is obsessed with doing things right in execution. It will be awesome to watch a game with dumb stupid penalties as well as confused looking players not knowing what the **** to do.

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[supacane]

As much as I would like to be optimistic, Vegas has the Canes O/U at 6.5. They can be off but not usually by that much.

Vegas is not the be all end all. They do not know the true ineptitude Golden possessed, total head scratching that can't be explained with words and statistics. Only canes fans can see tell

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[k9cane]

As much as I would like to be optimistic, Vegas has the Canes O/U at 6.5. They can be off but not usually by that much.

Vegas is not the be all end all. They do not know the true ineptitude Golden possessed, total head scratching that can't be explained with words and statistics. Only canes fans can see tell

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If Im not mistaken, I think last year's Vegas O/U was right around 6 wins and UM got to 8.

Put me down for a Bo Derek

 

[1mg of Epi]

This team should not lose more than 2 games. In fact, 2 losses should be a disappointment. We have starting talent better than or on par with everybody on the schedule but ND and FSU. It is the job of the coaches to schematically cover, as much as possible, any the depth deficiencies.

If Richt can't out scheme 1 of those 2 teams, It would take some of the shine off his star.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

I read an article on CBS Sports today that said that Al Golden failed because of the Nevin Shapiro cloud hanging over his head. This from a professional sportswriter. Most national media and Vegas oddsmakers do not understand the uniqueness of the Hurricanes football program. Golden was an AWFUL coach- he went 6-7 and yet had seven players drafted into the NFL. We have the talent, now we have the staff to go with it. If I lived near a sportsbook I'd wager $1k in a heartbeat that the Canes win more than 6.5 games. That's easy money, son.

 

[maurice3p]

9-3 is the safe bet imo. I don't trust manny Diaz yet. I think he can be out coached by some of these ACC coaches.

 

[fresssh]

Hard to predict. We haven't seen what a good game day coach can do at Miami since Dennis Erickson left. Even Butch was "meh" on game day, he just out-muscled everyone.

That said, I think having to kick our top 3 tacklers off the team will take a toll, especially since we're now starting 3 true freshmen at LB. I think we lose to someone we shouldn't, and win against someone we shouldn't.

9-3.

Man i dont think people understand how dangerous we can be. As you pointed out, its been since Erickson that we had a real coach. Richt is a combo of Butch and Erickson. Butch is the best evaluator of all time, and nobody comes close to that, but look how many NFL players Richt turned out. Hes the perfect fit man. We ugraded coaches across the board including the best d line coach (the 2nd most important potion in football) in the nation. No matter how Manny does, hes going to be a million times better then Dorito. At least were playin an agressive 4-3, and that change alone is going to be a night and day diference. Throw in the fact that we have arguably the best QB in the country, and anything is possible.

 

[GonzoCane]

Not so sure we get to 10, I'm thinking 9-3. But, man, these off-seasons are getting longer each year. Miami football
is finally here.

 

[clg003]

I expect to win em FN all.

But if I am betting, I am taking the under on 10 all day long.

Our depth problems are just to big to bet on. After we make it thru that 4 game stretch that ends @ ND, we are likely going to be beat the F up. Just to many freshman in key spots to bank on each and every one of them being strong for the entire season. Makes those last 4 games risky, hate to say it but likely to lose one of those. If God's plane shows up and brings back AQM and Grace I would change that opinion.

Do you think our opponents will experience attrition and injuries as the season progresses too or just us?

If I was betting...

Our depth issues paired with our dependence on multiple freshman leaves us more susceptible.

Freshman are typically not as mentally and physically prepared for the season as the upper clansman are.

Have you analyzed our opponents' rosters to see if they're starting or relying on any freshman? Have you analyzed their depth? Or are you just looking at our roster and doing what UM fans do and thinking woe is us?

Keep in mind that we don't have to be perfect to win 10 games this year. We just have to be a little better than 10 of the teams we play in a 13 or 14 game schedule.

Dont take the post out of context. I said I expect to win them all but if I am betting I am going to look at risk vs payoff.

Just about every coach on the team has made mention of how we lack depth. Especially Manny. We have never started 3 freshman LBs and here we are at the beginning of season. Sorry if this depth issue that they speak of is a mystery to you but its our reality. It was our reality before we lost Grace and AQM.

And according to every ACC team's (that we play this year) defensive depth chart...

We face two teams who each have 1 starting redshirt freshman. Thats it.... The rest have zero.

So we face two starting redhshirt freshman on defense in the ACC this year. Yet we are going to be relying on 3 true freshman linebackers.

Also according to their posted depth charts no other ACC team we face this year is starting a true freshman at any position on offense or defense.

You can try and spin that however you want but when I see it, it screams of depth issues.