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CanesNation26 said:
No, but that the was the main reason.
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I saw teams that had offensive lines that couldn't stop mediocre D lines and teams that gave up halfway through the game when they were behind.

You cannot convince me this team is the same as the team that would be celebrating a turnover when down by 3 scores or holding dance parties while losing to FIU.
 
Josh said:
You're proving my point brother. You put Jacory Harris behind this line and hes a heisman contender. This is the best Miami D since the early 2000s. Its not a coincidence it came together this year. They've been building it.
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My god.

Let me spell it out as clearly as I can and then I'll let it go.

We had average to below-average QB play form 2004-2023. We won 10 games 1 time.

We had excellent QB play in 2024 and 2025. We won 10 games both seasons.

The critical ingredient is basically slapping you in the face. Ignore it if you want.
 
CanesNation26 said:
I think you and others are forgetting what it’s like to have an average or below‑average QB running the offense. That alone costs you 3–5 games. There’s going to be a rude awakening next year for the folks with short-term memories.

Emory is probably no better than TVD, Malik Rosier, etc. We went 10–2 the last two years despite having Cam Ward and Carson Beck. Without a real QB, I’m expecting 7–5 or 8–4.
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Probably? Emory isn't even on those guys' level, quite frankly. He was shockingly bad against Arizona State last year.

If we don't get anyone in the portal, I would be shocked if Emory starts. Our best bet is hoping Nickel can develop, the potential is there and he has FAR more arm talent than Emory.
 
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NC State board is finally talking about this. Nothing from their insiders, but it does appear that one of them had previously said he did sign.

HOWEVER, later in the same thread you can see people rightfully pointing out that it means nothing and disputing if he signed.

If we do want Bailey, and we double his NCST offer, he’d be insane not to take it. Way more money and the chance to compete for an ACCCG and CFP berth. At NCST, best he's doing is 7-5/8-4 and the Dukes Mayo Bowl.
 
CanesNation26 said:
My god.

Let me spell it out as clearly as I can and then I'll let it go.

We had average to below-average QB play form 2004-2023. We wont 10 games 1 time.

We had excellent QB play in 2024 and 2025. We won 10 games both seasons.

The critical ingredient is basically slapping you in the face. Ignore it if you want.
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Yea how many first round OTs did we have? Or any NFL OL for that matter? Or a top 10 Defense? Or 2 Freshman AAs? Or a 6'2 220 pound RB? You're the dumb**** missing the thing slapping you in the face. We run a real program now. No go along and keep crying.
 
Assuming we don't get a top QB, it's crazy to think that this is basically what our offseason was every year for like 15 years pre portal. People talking themselves into or out of QBs we have seen little of (Kosi, Jarren, Martell, Marve, Garcia, Williams, etc etc etc). Can't go back to those dark days - hope we pull a rabbit out of a hat.

Shoutout Cam, Carson, even D'eriq
 
Anyone remember that video from the Golden days of an inside look at the coaches evaluating DB prospects and D'Nofrio overruling a former player (I think it was Hurlie Brown)?

I envision someone in the room showing the coaches all of these portal QBs and Dawson shaking his head while wearing an Emory Williams jersey.
 
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KANE said:
How to Say, I've never seen Judd's highlight video without saying, "I've never seen Judd's highlight video". Not saying that Judd will ever step on the field for a meaningful snap here, but his frame, better than avg. arm, and athletic ability is what got him the offer. His main issues from High school were accuracy and decision making. which honestly is the difference between a decent QB and a Great QB. Judd was always putting the ball in harm's way. If he ever "figures it out", we may have something. But according to where he's at on the depth chart, he's not nearly there yet.
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I watched all 12+ minutes. 12 min of clips is roughly 72-75 clips on the low end. I saw about 7-8 plays where he utilized his legs. None of them looked fluid or athletic by college standards. Like I said, pulling it down and running for 15 yards in HS once in a blue moon does not mean they will be able to utilize their legs in college. And if you're taking a kid with accuracy and processing issues (literally the two most important things a QB can have), he better be able to effectively use his legs to pick up yards as a contingency until he can improve his issues.
 
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