HurricaneAce07
Class of 2007
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I've watched a lot of Miami football over the past 25+ years. In nearly ever season after 2002 we have had major gaps on both sides of the ball and in coaching. However this season was the first time I can recall seeing "balance" in nearly ever position on offense, defense and (most) coaching. We were not only competitive in every game, we had a chance to WIN every game straight up. Think about it - defense (mostly) held its own, talent/depth at every position, and defensive coaching was surprisingly good. On offense we had playmakers at WR, depth at running back and the BEST offensive line we seen in Miami in a very long time.
And yet... 7-5. It's a great reminder of how consistent QB play, head coaching and offensive play calling at key moments is so **** important.
Here's my short list of "what ifs?" on the season...
Make no mistake - this team had a chance to compete for the ACC Championship this year and to get to 9-3 or better. This year was an improvement over last year, but we wasted a very special offensive line and I'm left wondering where we would have been with consistent QB play and more aggressive play calling on offense. The 2023 Miami Hurricanes are a 9-3 team at worst and should be a top 10-15 team. Period. Where do we go from here? **** if I know, but we need to keep as much of this team together as possible. I won't speak on QB changes as I have no idea if there will be better options than TVD in the transfer portal.
And yet... 7-5. It's a great reminder of how consistent QB play, head coaching and offensive play calling at key moments is so **** important.
Here's my short list of "what ifs?" on the season...
- What if we kneel out the clock against GT?
- What if the offense/TVD doesn't fall apart in the 3rd quarter against UNC?
- What if we score late in the 4th with a 1st and goal against NC State to take the lead 13-10?
- What if Emory doesn't get hurt on the late drive against FSU to tie the game 27-27?
- What if we score late in the 4th with a 1st and goal against Louisville to tie 38-38?
Make no mistake - this team had a chance to compete for the ACC Championship this year and to get to 9-3 or better. This year was an improvement over last year, but we wasted a very special offensive line and I'm left wondering where we would have been with consistent QB play and more aggressive play calling on offense. The 2023 Miami Hurricanes are a 9-3 team at worst and should be a top 10-15 team. Period. Where do we go from here? **** if I know, but we need to keep as much of this team together as possible. I won't speak on QB changes as I have no idea if there will be better options than TVD in the transfer portal.