Is there anyone out there that doesnt think the Canes can win this thing?

[B Run]

I'm almost having a hard time seeing them lose. The O and D line will be the difference. The way the defense has been playing all year showed me they are built for this moment. A few hiccups in games they should have won, but the last 4 games were unlike anything we have seen in YEARS! I am picturing Mario with that trophy over his head in January. Will it into existence. LETS GO CANES!!!!

 

[caneULM]

I will say this is that IMO, there isnt a team in the CFP that I look at and say Miami has no chance. As a matter of fact, teams like OU, Alabama, Ole Miss, are teams I would be shocked if they were to lose to.

 

[ThomasM]

We have the best lines of any team left. We have no real weaknesses. Just play good football and we have a chance. Don't do that and we'll lose. I have watched enough teams play this year to say that when Miami is playing their best ball, they look like the best team in the country. They look like the most complete team in the country. We just need to show up and play our best.

 

[Xio]

I think to our benefit, every playoff game is a "big game" so Mario should have the team very up and playing their best. At our best, like the Pitt game, no one beats us.

 

[RozayCane]

Never thought we didn’t have a chance, but did think Texas AM was the best team in the SEC, until I really payed closer attention to them the last week or so.

More and more everyday this game looking a lot more winnable.

My biggest worry is the crowd. But some early stops and scores by us will shut all that down

 

[TheU1984]

Problem is those hiccups can always come back. We saw signs of them in wins too (late FSU, mid UF, first halves of Stanford and ‘Cuse; and second half VT). But agree that if we can play our game, we can win any game.

 

[FuriousStyles]

My concern only lies with Mario’s game management. From a talent standpoint we can beat any team in the field.

 

[EudocimusAlbus]

the playoffs are 4 games, a 1/4 of a regular season if you make it to the end...If Miami comes out like they did vs Pitt, and has a similar dominant performance vs AtM....I'd say we caught momentum at just the right time of the year and LOOK TF OUT! Go Canes!

 

[Gru]

My only concerns would be hiccups from Beck and who is the 2nd option when teams double Toney? All the teams have some form of wart to deal with so it's not implausible. We do have to face most of the highest pure talent teams I'd be curious how lacking a 2nd premier option comes into play. I think we would beat everybody in the top half of the bracket.
Most of these teams on the lower side have a pair of stud receivers to lean on that we don't have to that degree so can't afford to get in shootouts.

 

[IRememberSchnelly]

I think there are any number of teams that can win it all. I certainly don't think Miami is some sort of shoo-in by any means. If Beck has one of his off games, we're toast. So let's see how it plays out against the tards from Huntsville before we start crowning ourselves.

 

[DTP]

This team is built for a deep run. It’s not like last years team which was more of a “puncher’s chance” type of squad. Defense keeps us in every game. The issue is our seeding gives us the toughest road to the championship of any team. We would likely have to defeat the three best teams in the playoffs, Ohio State, Georgia and either Oregon or Indiana for the title.

 

[Dwinstitles]

My concern only lies with Mario’s game management. From a talent standpoint we can beat any team in the field.

mines is QBs who can run

 

[Hstokes1447]

If Miami continues to play like they played the last 4 games of the season this team is going to win the national championship.

 

[Arehel]

This is what Mario build his roster for.

He said year 4 so it's pretty impressive, it was a slow drag and last year was a bit of let down, but you certainly saw the next year (this year) coming.

At the start of the year I thought we were a complete team, I still hold to that.

I don't see another team strength that's left being that scary. A very mobile QB that can throw is the scariest thing, but we've controlled the ones we've faced so far, so gotta agree.

 

[MikeyCanez]

My only concerns would be hiccups from Beck and who is the 2nd option when teams double Toney? All the teams have some form of wart to deal with so it's not implausible. We do have to face most of the highest pure talent teams I'd be curious how lacking a 2nd premier option comes into play. I think we would beat everybody in the top half of the bracket.
Most of these teams on the lower side have a pair of stud receivers to lean on that we don't have to that degree so can't afford to get in shootouts.

I am less concerned with Beck but I do agree that our skill position weapons outside of Toney give me pause.

We have not faced a defense with as much talent as A&M and no one is even close since like, Louisville. I'm hopeful the offensive resurgence has been real and not a product of inferior opponents.

But I am nervous nonetheless.

 

[flips]

Beat A&M

 

[joeB954]

We have the best lines of any team left. We have no real weaknesses. Just play good football and we have a chance. Don't do that and we'll lose. I have watched enough teams play this year to say that when Miami is playing their best ball, they look like the best team in the country. They look like the most complete team in the country. We just need to show up and play our best.

Yep. If Miami doesn’t beat themselves, they can beat anybody in the playoffs. No team scares me.

 

[Ric Flair Blitz]

Just saw A&M might also be losing their DC to Kentucky. Even if both coordinators are staying on for the playoff run, I'm sure that's a bit of a distraction in the building

Texas A&M dealt unfortunate news before Playoff game vs Miami

The Texas A&M Aggies were hit with unfortunate news before a College Football Playoff showdown against the Miami Hurricanes.

www.newsweek.com

 

[sdaly12]

making plans air travel, hotels, car rental, etc for Cotton Bowl in Dallas
live in Atl

 

[Go Canes!!]

Problem is those hiccups can always come back. We saw signs of them in wins too (late FSU, mid UF, first halves of Stanford and ‘Cuse; and second half VT). But agree that if we can play our game, we can win any game.

A&M was down 27 at half to an SEC bottom feeder three weeks ago.

Every team has hiccups.