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Yes FSU has recruited very well these past few years, but with the type of attrition that they are about to experience, they will undoubtedly have a youth movement next season.
FSU is set to lose 8 starters on offense with the likes of Winston, Greene, O'Leary, Los and 4 starters on the OLine. Defensively, FSU doesn't have any senior starters, but with key factors such as Winston leaving, I think we see an exodus of Juniors opting for the NFL draft such as Goldman, Edwards, PJ Williams, Terrence Smith and even Northrup. If and when Winston leaves, I just can't see what the incentive would be to come back, especially when you know you have the goods to have good pro days and combines.
FSU has a lot of talent coming back with the likes of Cook, Wilson and Rudolph, but with McGuire set to take over as the QB, I expect a more run oriented team for FSU next season. Obviously McGuire is no Winston, that is a major downgrade as defenses will crowd the box to stop Cook and force McGuire to beat them.
Miami on the other hand will have perhaps the best QB in the ACC next season, so advantage Miami there. The law of averages say that a RB such as Duke Johnson will forgo his SR season and opt for the draft, but from the rumblings I've heard, don't be surprised if he comes back because mom really wants him to get that degree. I still think he goes, but something to watch.
Miami offensively will lose Dorsett, Walford, 3 OLineman in Shane McDermott, Feliciano and most likely Flowers. The thing is, Miami can rest easy with losing Dorsett as Stacy Coley should really step up and fill that deep threat roll nicely. I also expect Berrios to really break out next season along with Herb Waters and Rayshawn Scott. Miami will be just fine with Dobard and the OLine should be fine as young guys like Linder and Darling got a ton of experience. KC McDermott will also be back to form.
Defensively, Miami is set to lose Chick, Pierre, Armbrister, Perryman, Fentress (thank God) and Gunter. Perryman will be the only big loss here IMO. I expect guys like Bush, Howard and McCord to return for their senior seasons.
As a whole I think Miami defensively will be just fine. At DE, with the return of AQM, that should actually be an upgrade over Chick. Chad Thomas and McCord will be stellar and still have to watch out for Demtrius Jackson. I think at DT, I expect one of Jenkins, Moten and Wyche to take it to the next level. Hertelou will be solid. At LB Miami is rail thin with depth, very scary, but I expect Golden to close nicely on a few LB's in this recruiting cycle and fix the depth, perhaps snagging a few JUCO's. At DB, Miami has some good ones. Burns, Bush (assuming he stays), Howard, Rayshawn Jenkins, Antonio Crawford and Corn. I am very surprised with the low IQ play of Jamaal Carter. It speaks volumes when a walk-on continues to be the better option. I think Jaquan Johnson will be an instant impact guy though.
All in all, if you look at the attrition of both programs, you will see that Miami will be the better team based off of experience, especially at QB. I know this board is harsh, but based off of what the landscape of the ACC will look like next season, Miami not only should beat FSU, but should win the ACC. IMO 2015 is THEE end all be all season for Al Golden.
FSU is set to lose 8 starters on offense with the likes of Winston, Greene, O'Leary, Los and 4 starters on the OLine. Defensively, FSU doesn't have any senior starters, but with key factors such as Winston leaving, I think we see an exodus of Juniors opting for the NFL draft such as Goldman, Edwards, PJ Williams, Terrence Smith and even Northrup. If and when Winston leaves, I just can't see what the incentive would be to come back, especially when you know you have the goods to have good pro days and combines.
FSU has a lot of talent coming back with the likes of Cook, Wilson and Rudolph, but with McGuire set to take over as the QB, I expect a more run oriented team for FSU next season. Obviously McGuire is no Winston, that is a major downgrade as defenses will crowd the box to stop Cook and force McGuire to beat them.
Miami on the other hand will have perhaps the best QB in the ACC next season, so advantage Miami there. The law of averages say that a RB such as Duke Johnson will forgo his SR season and opt for the draft, but from the rumblings I've heard, don't be surprised if he comes back because mom really wants him to get that degree. I still think he goes, but something to watch.
Miami offensively will lose Dorsett, Walford, 3 OLineman in Shane McDermott, Feliciano and most likely Flowers. The thing is, Miami can rest easy with losing Dorsett as Stacy Coley should really step up and fill that deep threat roll nicely. I also expect Berrios to really break out next season along with Herb Waters and Rayshawn Scott. Miami will be just fine with Dobard and the OLine should be fine as young guys like Linder and Darling got a ton of experience. KC McDermott will also be back to form.
Defensively, Miami is set to lose Chick, Pierre, Armbrister, Perryman, Fentress (thank God) and Gunter. Perryman will be the only big loss here IMO. I expect guys like Bush, Howard and McCord to return for their senior seasons.
As a whole I think Miami defensively will be just fine. At DE, with the return of AQM, that should actually be an upgrade over Chick. Chad Thomas and McCord will be stellar and still have to watch out for Demtrius Jackson. I think at DT, I expect one of Jenkins, Moten and Wyche to take it to the next level. Hertelou will be solid. At LB Miami is rail thin with depth, very scary, but I expect Golden to close nicely on a few LB's in this recruiting cycle and fix the depth, perhaps snagging a few JUCO's. At DB, Miami has some good ones. Burns, Bush (assuming he stays), Howard, Rayshawn Jenkins, Antonio Crawford and Corn. I am very surprised with the low IQ play of Jamaal Carter. It speaks volumes when a walk-on continues to be the better option. I think Jaquan Johnson will be an instant impact guy though.
All in all, if you look at the attrition of both programs, you will see that Miami will be the better team based off of experience, especially at QB. I know this board is harsh, but based off of what the landscape of the ACC will look like next season, Miami not only should beat FSU, but should win the ACC. IMO 2015 is THEE end all be all season for Al Golden.
