Aaron Murray and Eric Mac Lain pick Canes

[RedSquare]

I don’t think you’re being too homerish. In fact, I’ve been saying much of the same since the betting line and some of these one-sided predictions came out. I simply don’t see it. I have watched almost every snap of every CFP opponent we’ve played.

I’ve already watched every snap of 5 Indiana games. People looking at statistics are lost in the sauce. Those statistics were not achieved in *this* matchup.

For as much as I dislike playing a coin-flip game against SMU by grinding it out, I think our ability to do that is exactly what makes us difficult for OSU and Indiana. I sincerely was uncertain where we were going to get enough yards against OSU. I don’t see that same limitation against Indiana.

You laid it out pretty well with the vertical aspect of duo, but I think they’re also susceptible to counters and runs where we use jet sweep as a decoy.

They play 3 LBs an awful lot of their snaps, and while their #4 player is very good, I think the other two have limitations. Their fans seemingly talk a big game about lining up and smashing with us. I just don’t see it.

I will ask we place their safeties in some conflicts. They have one safety who just cannot run with some of our guys. I know we need that TE or Y to seal the block for duo, but I’d like to see some 4WR for spurts, too.

After what we have put on tape, I think we’re being objectively underestimated.

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

 

[ssvir]

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

 

[Kempo Cane]

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

Who let Galloway in?

 

[Bender]

Indiana does not have the best O-Line that we have faced this season.

Their run game is schematically built up on the threat that a pass can always be there via RPO. They're holding defenses from being aggressive with movement, misdirection and motion.

But in a hat-on-hat-situation? No chance.

 

[Bender]

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

In what universe is Indiana a complete football team? What are you talking about?

Mendoza has thrown picks to bum teams in the later stretches of the season. They've had an exceptional luck recovering fumbles. They almost lost to Iowa and Penn State, two teams with non-functional offensive football.

They aren't making enough mistakes to lose football games, but the reality is, no opponent that they've faced have better trench play than we do. And the gap isn't that small. We have good to elite NFL personnel on both sides of the line of scrimmage and nobody pressures the opposing QB like we do.

We played a more talented and more cohesive defense in Ohio State and beat them up for three quarters. I am not sure where this narrative comes from that this is a clear win for Indiana.

 

[smack99]

They’ve been Miamis biggest fans in these playoffs so not surprising.

 

[Yoyo423]

Dave Clawson (long time coach) and Dan Wetzel both picked Miami as well.

Clawson actually had some very good points and some specific reasons for picking us. And has an interesting perspective on the one play that changed our season (it was the Mali to Beck throwback touchdown pass against Syracuse).

 

[3rd-43]

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

You've posted similar amalgamations of this drivel for EVERY SINGLE ONE of our playoff opponents. So this can only mean 1 of 2 things; you're superstitious or a *****. Either way, keep it up sweetheart.

Go Canes.

 

[Yoyo423]

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

Now's not the time for this . First NC in 20+ years in our own HOME and you're predicting not only a loss but suggesting it could be double digits?

The same PERFECT TEAM that almost lost to Iowa and Penn State if not for a few miracle plays? Ohio State?

They're on cloud 9 right now and being hyped/portrayed as invincible because of how they played against Oregon and Bama.. But before that, they were very beatable. Matter of fact, OSU was STILL considered the favorite/better team even after losing to Indiana.

Indiana bleeds just like everybody else. The difference in talent will show up as long as we don't shoot ourselves in the foot.

I'll even say that if both teams bring their best game, Miami wins.

I can tell you this much, I hope Indiana feels the same way as you do.

 

[NicKane]

The Offensive Lines are similar how exactly? Would like to read that rationale.

This is the kind of **** that Talking Heads say that just makes you shake your head. Lol the offensive lines are so different. It’s not even funny. We have such a massive edge on both lines of scrimmage, but these guys are just trying to play nice a little bit.

 

[ssvir]

I hear you and you're not off base.

However, this IU team is as complete as you are going to find in the game today, and the team cohesion and discipline is off the charts.

Plus, they have the one thing you can't scheme against: a QB that can make the "perfect" throw.

My take. We're the second best team in the country. Hands down.

The problem is that we will be playing the best team in the country. They win. (unfortunately).

Do they win big? (+10-14 or so)? Probably not, but it's definitely possible.

Carm Cozza from the grave said stop being a *****

 

[supacane]

I don’t think you’re being too homerish. In fact, I’ve been saying much of the same since the betting line and some of these one-sided predictions came out. I simply don’t see it. I have watched almost every snap of every CFP opponent we’ve played.

I’ve already watched every snap of 5 Indiana games. People looking at statistics are lost in the sauce. Those statistics were not achieved in *this* matchup.

For as much as I dislike playing a coin-flip game against SMU by grinding it out, I think our ability to do that is exactly what makes us difficult for OSU and Indiana. I sincerely was uncertain where we were going to get enough yards against OSU. I don’t see that same limitation against Indiana.

You laid it out pretty well with the vertical aspect of duo, but I think they’re also susceptible to counters and runs where we use jet sweep as a decoy.

They play 3 LBs an awful lot of their snaps, and while their #4 player is very good, I think the other two have limitations. Their fans seemingly talk a big game about lining up and smashing with us. I just don’t see it.

I will ask we place their safeties in some conflicts. They have one safety who just cannot run with some of our guys. I know we need that TE or Y to seal the block for duo, but I’d like to see some 4WR for spurts, too.

After what we have put on tape, I think we’re being objectively underestimated.

Indiana stats are highly inflated. They played literally no one in OOC. They had 3 games. OLD Dominion, Kennesaw St and Indiana St. 2 G5 and one FCS team. They then played all Big Ten schools, except Bama. And then people comparing them to 2019 LSU who travelled on the road and beat Texas OOC at the time. This spread is way off base and the fans and media are lapping it up. Am slightly amused to be honest just like was with Ohio. And unlike you, i knew where the yards were gonna a come from, which was running the ball when alot of people on here was saying oh we cant run at them.

 

[LuCane]

Indiana stats are highly inflated. They played literally no one in OOC. They had 3 games. OLD Dominion, Kennesaw St and Indiana St. 2 G5 and one FCS team. They then played all Big Ten schools, except Bama. And then people comparing them to 2019 LSU who travelled on the road and beat Texas OOC at the time. This spread is way off base and the fans and media are lapping it up. Am slightly amused to be honest just like was with Ohio. And unlike you, i knew where the yards were gonna a come from, which was running the ball when alot of people on here was saying oh we cant run at them.

OSU and Indiana operate their DLs and front 7s differently, but I actually was more concerned with OSU's. Maybe I'm crazy and our guys come unprepared for the twists, but we're designed like a Phalanx (@UMJer026) for a reason and it happens to help us here. I think we can and should run the ball at Indiana. When those LBs and that slow Safety begin leaning forward heavily, they're vulnerable down the seams and between the hashes, too.

 

[canecrazy23]

Their OL is great run blocking but they can be had in true drop back situations. Both tackles and the RG can all be susceptible to giving up pressure at much higher clips than anyone along our OL.

They ran for 3.5 yards a carry against OSU and we have a better Run D IMO.
They ran for 2.5 yards a carry against Iowa
They ran for 3.5 against PSU

 

[supacane]

OSU and Indiana operate their DLs and front 7s differently, but I actually was more concerned with OSU's. Maybe I'm crazy and our guys come unprepared for the twists, but we're designed like a Phalanx (@UMJer026) for a reason and it happens to help us here. I think we can and should run the ball at Indiana. When those LBs and that slow Safety begin leaning forward heavily, they're vulnerable down the seams and between the hashes, too.

Yeah thats something i consider as well because Ohio was way more talented. I was concerned about challenging their secondary even though i felt we could run it. Im not concerned about Indiana twists and stuff as much except in long obvious passing situations. Even then, Ole Miss does alot of what they do and we dealt with it fairly well up front. They are a good team, people talking about them like juggernaut its what is puzzling to me. College football nerds are some bias haus SEC fans who got a youtube channel and a website. On their website they have a model where u can run any two teams v each other. And what the model does is judge a team, v what other teams did v the same opponent. Us v Indiana is 22.4- 21.9 to Indiana. And i believe they play a easier schedule than we did. When we played Ohio, their model was 26-18 Ohio.

Like i said they are bias but previewing the Ohio game, they said Ohio might struggle with us because of lack of pass elite pass rushers in the Big Ten. If we play a clean game, we winning #6.

 

[Hoyacane1620]

Murray has loved Miami lately

He's a big Carson Beck fan