The "professionals" in publications such as Lindy's - are compelled to base expectations on recent performances, number of returning starters, number of incoming freshmen, any coaching changes, quarterbacks returning, and in general - track record.
Miami doesn't have a good 'track record' as the last several years have been one big monkeyhump.
Look. Schnelleberger won the NC with a team that if you go back and look at preseason expectations, wasn't anywhere in the picture. Not only that - go back and look at preseason rankings any year you want - and compare with how they finished. Doesn't really match up.
And that's what I love about Miami. We don't fit the molds.
We're either far better or far worse than the professionals suggest. So, if I had my choice, I much rather they suggest that we're not worth a ****.
That's when we do best.