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Game 1 predictions: @ Louisville

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I would say we have had good RBs, but not a good running game. In order to have a good running game you need three things IMO:

1. Ability to get long runs
2. The ability to control possession with your running game
3. The ability to lineup and get a yard 8+ out of 10 times with your running game.

We have had #1, but not 2-3 for a long time. Hopefully that changes with this team. We have to control the clock and get touchdowns off of 5-6 minute drives. In the past we either scored quick or punted quick. Can't win that way. A top 10 defense becomes a top 50 defense with that kind of offense.
 
Golden will try his patented bend don't break ******ry an it will blow up in his face. He will give their qb time to throw in hopes that they make mistakes. We will score cause their defense will be transitioning and their DC sucks. But Petrino against Dorito? Yikes. We will hold them to field goals initially but eventually the defense will break and UL will go on a run.

UL 36
UM 30
 
3FW said:
I would say we have had good RBs, but not a good running game. In order to have a good running game you need three things IMO:

1. Ability to get long runs
2. The ability to control possession with your running game
3. The ability to lineup and get a yard 8+ out of 10 times with your running game.

We have had #1, but not 2-3 for a long time. Hopefully that changes with this team. We have to control the clock and get touchdowns off of 5-6 minute drives. In the past we either scored quick or punted quick. Can't win that way. A top 10 defense becomes a top 50 defense with that kind of offense.
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#3 has been a huge problem. The last few years we've given up an inordinate amount of negative running plays. Our running backs routinely are dropped in the backfield for a loss. Now it's 2nd and 12 or 13 or maybe instead of being 3rd and 4, it's 3rd and 8. It's had a real impact on wins and losses in my opinion. These negative running plays are drive killers and are one part of the reason why we were last or near last in the country in t.o.p. We need the offense to sustain drives this year and this is a good place to start.
 
Oh I forgot to mention our Oline is suspect, Dline is suspect, LBs are thin and QB position is in the hands of either a 3 school transfer or a true freshman. Those are not good combinations for victory. Oh and they will probably look to stop the run forcing our QB to beat them.
 
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3FW said:
I would say we have had good RBs, but not a good running game. In order to have a good running game you need three things IMO:

1. Ability to get long runs
2. The ability to control possession with your running game
3. The ability to lineup and get a yard 8+ out of 10 times with your running game.

We have had #1, but not 2-3 for a long time. Hopefully that changes with this team. We have to control the clock and get touchdowns off of 5-6 minute drives. In the past we either scored quick or punted quick. Can't win that way. A top 10 defense becomes a top 50 defense with that kind of offense.
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I just looked it up. WE've finished no better than #67 in the country in total rushing yards the past few years. No bueno. You're right in that we've had good RBs and imo, I think the running game has been the strength of our team.

As terd said, not being able to get the necessary push for one frigging yard has been killer for us.
 
AUcane said:
3FW said:
I would say we have had good RBs, but not a good running game. In order to have a good running game you need three things IMO:

1. Ability to get long runs
2. The ability to control possession with your running game
3. The ability to lineup and get a yard 8+ out of 10 times with your running game.

We have had #1, but not 2-3 for a long time. Hopefully that changes with this team. We have to control the clock and get touchdowns off of 5-6 minute drives. In the past we either scored quick or punted quick. Can't win that way. A top 10 defense becomes a top 50 defense with that kind of offense.
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I just looked it up. WE've finished no better than #67 in the country in total rushing yards the past few years. No bueno. You're right in that we've had good RBs and imo, I think the running game has been the strength of our team.

As terd said, not being able to get the necessary push for one frigging yard has been killer for us.
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And that was with an Oline that was supposed to be the strength of our team. Any downgrade of the Oline and our offense could be in real trouble.
 
AUcane said:
3FW said:
I would say we have had good RBs, but not a good running game. In order to have a good running game you need three things IMO:

1. Ability to get long runs
2. The ability to control possession with your running game
3. The ability to lineup and get a yard 8+ out of 10 times with your running game.

We have had #1, but not 2-3 for a long time. Hopefully that changes with this team. We have to control the clock and get touchdowns off of 5-6 minute drives. In the past we either scored quick or punted quick. Can't win that way. A top 10 defense becomes a top 50 defense with that kind of offense.
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I just looked it up. WE've finished no better than #67 in the country in total rushing yards the past few years. No bueno. You're right in that we've had good RBs and imo, I think the running game has been the strength of our team.

As terd said, not being able to get the necessary push for one frigging yard has been killer for us.
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This has been an issue even before Golden. You never see OL and DL coming back to Miami to workout after they leave like the skill players.
 
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The Franchise said:
Full sized Petrino--62-0

Mini Petrino--48-21
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I'm glad you brought this up. The old Petrino p1ssed firewater, screwed with hoes and generally didn't give 2 ***** about anything outside of sticking it to his opponents. Petrino 2.0 seems like a kinder gentler man.

Maybe we can capitalize on that and only get beat by 10-14 points.
 
NVA CANE said:
Oh I forgot to mention our Oline is suspect, Dline is suspect, LBs are thin and QB position is in the hands of either a 3 school transfer or a true freshman. Those are not good combinations for victory. Oh and they will probably look to stop the run forcing our QB to beat them.
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Someone needs to give you a hug. You are seriously negative, this is college football, every team has turnover and questions marks every season. The canes are not a powerhouse yet but they will be fine.
 
flcanesfan said:
NVA CANE said:
Oh I forgot to mention our Oline is suspect, Dline is suspect, LBs are thin and QB position is in the hands of either a 3 school transfer or a true freshman. Those are not good combinations for victory. Oh and they will probably look to stop the run forcing our QB to beat them.
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Someone needs to give you a hug. You are seriously negative, this is college football, every team has turnover and questions marks every season. The canes are not a powerhouse yet but they will be fine.
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STOP SLURPING GOLDEN!!
 
Stylie said:
I think Miami actually has the better D in this game which is hard to believe. I see Miami running all over their D which should open up the passing game. Miami has to make a couple of stops and they should be fine plus we have the better special teams. Of course I'm a little bit biased being a Miami fan but I actually like our chances more in this game vs the bowl game this past season. Canes 31- Lville 24. (Really hope I'm right lol.... otherwise I will be angry.)

Also............. Louisville is beatable at home. I was at the UCF/ Louisville game this past year.
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Unfortunately they'll achieve plenty of both.
GhostofVenice01 said:
Ill just be happy if we can keep em under 56 points and from ****in our wives after
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flcanesfan said:
NVA CANE said:
Oh I forgot to mention our Oline is suspect, Dline is suspect, LBs are thin and QB position is in the hands of either a 3 school transfer or a true freshman. Those are not good combinations for victory. Oh and they will probably look to stop the run forcing our QB to beat them.
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Someone needs to give you a hug. You are seriously negative, this is college football, every team has turnover and questions marks every season. The canes are not a powerhouse yet but they will be fine.
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If you can prove that I was wrong about what I said please proceed to indicate how I was wrong. Don't ask me to hide the truth. Please post how I'm wrong and how the Oline, Dline, LBs and QB positions are filled with difference makers and have good depth. I will be waiting.
 
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