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BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati said:
It 100% counts. ND went to the final that season.
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In shooting we have something called DOPE.

Data
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The data on Miami’s defense doesn’t point out a random game or a “trap game” or a mismatch issue with a certain team.

It’s pointing out a weakness. So much so that people are prediticting what another team is going to do to us even before the game because of the Data On Previous Engagements.

It’s not being a mope or a beeatch. It’s just data.
 
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pacusmc said:
BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati said:
It 100% counts. ND went to the final that season.
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In shooting we have something called DOPE.

Data
On
Previous
Engagements

The data on Miami’s defense doesn’t point out a random game or a “trap game” or a mismatch issue with a certain team.

It’s pointing out a weakness. So much so that people are prediticting what another team is going to do to us even before the game because of the Data On Precious Engagements.

It’s not being a mope or a beeatch. It’s just data.
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Man I had to read that like 3x. Couldn’t figure out if you were calling me a dope, talking about shooting dope, agreeing or disagreeing with me. I’m still not sure. However I would like to wish you a belated Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.
 
LouDiamondz said:
Would Georgia or Notre Dame (upper echelon teams like that) would have trouble with Duke if they were playing them this week? I tend to believe they would murder a team like Duke at HOME especially after a lost. But when I hear all the Miami podcasters and previews of this game it seems as though everyone is scared of Duke (blaming it’s a 12pm game etc).

If that’s the case are we truly a fraud team? I just can’t see Georgia, Bama or Notre Dame podcasters, fans, etc be shyting their pants playing Duke in which the game is at HOME! What am I missing here? After hearing about Duke in all these previews this week I feel like we playing Clemson in their prime and Duke defense is another version of the 85 bears.
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Georgia and ND would slaughter Duke.
 
Not that one thing to do with another but historically our losses come in streaks and usually in the latter part of the season. Hopefully this team is mature and focused enough to not overlook a good Duke team and win the game on Saturday.
 
This one will be good to come back to either way.

The timing of this matchup is more worrisome than the Duke team aspect, at least for me.

Our defense is basura, but its strength against strength with rush D vs rush O. I’m sure there will be several frustrating moments with our OL against their pressures but at the end of the day if we don’t cover then we aren’t who most here think we are. We still vastly out talent them and have the best QB in the country and 2 DTs that should outclass their OL to help slow down that rush game. This is also a game where Blount should thrive too, they don’t drop back much/for long so make them feel you in the run game.
 
LouDiamondz said:
Would Georgia or Notre Dame (upper echelon teams like that) would have trouble with Duke if they were playing them this week? I tend to believe they would murder a team like Duke at HOME especially after a lost. But when I hear all the Miami podcasters and previews of this game it seems as though everyone is scared of Duke (blaming it’s a 12pm game etc).

If that’s the case are we truly a fraud team? I just can’t see Georgia, Bama or Notre Dame podcasters, fans, etc be shyting their pants playing Duke in which the game is at HOME! What am I missing here? After hearing about Duke in all these previews this week I feel like we playing Clemson in their prime and Duke defense is another version of the 85 bears.
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Not trying to hate, but if we are judging whether or not Miami is fraudulent based on a hypothetical that Georgia wouldn't be as worried about Duke was we are, we are missing the forest behind all the trees.

This team has not proven it can bury competent opponents (Wake Forest aside...kinda). I am going to be nervous until they can prove otherwise.
 
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LouDiamondz said:
Would Georgia or Notre Dame (upper echelon teams like that) would have trouble with Duke if they were playing them this week? I tend to believe they would murder a team like Duke at HOME especially after a lost. But when I hear all the Miami podcasters and previews of this game it seems as though everyone is scared of Duke (blaming it’s a 12pm game etc).

If that’s the case are we truly a fraud team? I just can’t see Georgia, Bama or Notre Dame podcasters, fans, etc be shyting their pants playing Duke in which the game is at HOME! What am I missing here? After hearing about Duke in all these previews this week I feel like we playing Clemson in their prime and Duke defense is another version of the 85 bears.
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We have problems that have us outside the top tier. We have a chance against anyone because we have a great quarterback, but we are susceptible to loss to several more teams than georgia or ND are. Those teams kill duke, or at least comfortably control the game without a doubt in my mind. We have a marginal O line that can't get 1 yard when we need it, and we cannot stop the pass. These factors point to a pass heavy game on both sides that probably creates a lot of possessions and points on both sides. We will be in a position to win or lose games from here on out based on who has the ball last because we cannot control the clock with the run game, and we can't stop third and long.
 
LouDiamondz said:
Would Georgia or Notre Dame (upper echelon teams like that) would have trouble with Duke if they were playing them this week? I tend to believe they would murder a team like Duke at HOME especially after a lost. But when I hear all the Miami podcasters and previews of this game it seems as though everyone is scared of Duke (blaming it’s a 12pm game etc).

If that’s the case are we truly a fraud team? I just can’t see Georgia, Bama or Notre Dame podcasters, fans, etc be shyting their pants playing Duke in which the game is at HOME! What am I missing here? After hearing about Duke in all these previews this week I feel like we playing Clemson in their prime and Duke defense is another version of the 85 bears.
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ND yes but UGA I don’t think so
 
LouDiamondz said:
Would Georgia or Notre Dame (upper echelon teams like that) would have trouble with Duke if they were playing them this week? I tend to believe they would murder a team like Duke at HOME especially after a lost. But when I hear all the Miami podcasters and previews of this game it seems as though everyone is scared of Duke (blaming it’s a 12pm game etc).

If that’s the case are we truly a fraud team? I just can’t see Georgia, Bama or Notre Dame podcasters, fans, etc be shyting their pants playing Duke in which the game is at HOME! What am I missing here? After hearing about Duke in all these previews this week I feel like we playing Clemson in their prime and Duke defense is another version of the 85 bears.
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Duke has something to prove against Miami which separates this game from your other hypotheticals.

- EVERYONE on the Duke defense wants to destroy mensah
- Duke’s offence wants to show that they would’ve been a cfp contender if he stayed
- Manny always wants revenge against Miami
- Manny and his staff are in line for a big potential payday at Florida State if he can show their boosters he can get a W at hard rock
- this is their superbowl for the 2026 season

It’s going to be competitive and it wouldn’t surprise me if Duke gets dirty.
 
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