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Some early morning Miami-L'Ville thoughts...

The biggest disappointment of last night?
That it made Dear Leader displeased.
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TemplarCane said:
This will be another disappointing season. The vibe is completely flipped. Maybe I’m just being a downer, to be fair, but I need to see a response from Mario and the team. A response that doesn’t include beating their head against the wall to see if they can finally break through.

Right now, I see the team losing at SMU and at Pittsburgh at the end of the year, finishing 9-3. Might even drop another game. In the season with a meaningless game, where Beck, Bain, Mesidor, Daniels, CiCi, and others leaving for the NFL opt out.

We’re on to Stanford, a terrible opponent against whom a 30 to 40 victory margin means nothing.
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This is exactly where we are now.

It was great beating ND, UF, and FSU all in one season for the first time in forever. But now we’re looking at a 3 or 4 loss season and another anti-climactic trip to the Cheetohs Bowl.

Can’t see any way around it after Brohm exposed this thing and gave everyone the blueprint.
 
k9cane said:
Got back late last night from Hard Rock Stadium. Was it all a dream (a bad one, at that?). No, unfortunately it was reality - and Louisville -- that slapped Miami in the face. A few thoughts on the game..

- From the very beginning, Brohm had a really good plan. No surprise given his offensive acumen. He is one of the best offensive minds in the game. Quick throws, short crossing rounds never allowed the Miami defense to get settled in the first two drives and just like that it was 14-0.

It was clear that Miller Moss was going to get the ball out his hands quickly as possible, you wonder if Heatherman had it to do over again he'd have his corners play a bit more press and disrupt those routes earlier

- Carson Van Beck, four INT's, really should've been 5 without the bail out call. Bottom line, he has reverted to the 2024 version, where Miami needed the 2023 guy that protected the ball well. He is now creeping up to 10 interceptions( had 12 last season) That last throw was the kind that can kill a teams spirit. It reminded me a lot of Kyle Wrights late INT vs Gatech in 2005

- Offensively, Im concerned. This unit has flashed a bit, but it now seems to actually have regressed. Two things stand out to this layman. Shannon Dawson dials up a lot of runs out of tight, bunched up formations versus stacked boxes. You could clearly see it from the endzone view I had. Then this WR unit, while solid, has no real vertical threat to scare teams over the top. It could really use a guy like Phil Dorsett or Travis Benjamin

First 12 carries for the Canes netted 26 yards. Its hard to stick with the run game when you cant establish it from the beginning or fall behind two touchdowns

- Last nights play calling was really frustrating the fans, early runs that were getting stuffed, and it seemed like too many horizontal throws were Miami WR's weren't winning their battles blocking on the perimeter vs Cardinal defenders, thus limiting those plays effectiveness. I'd say that Dawson needs to open it up more on early downs, but then,...do you trust Beck at this point?

- A bright spot again was Malachi Toney. Not much more needs to be said about him. But what has happened to Josh Moore in recent weeks?

- Last night was the first time that Ruben Bain didn't really have a great impact. It was bound to happen, I believe more and more teams will go to the quick game vs Miami moving forward. Heatherman has to adjust to that.

- Take away Isaac Brown's fumble and this game isn't close down the stretch. Give L'Ville credit they did out-play Miami throughout. As it became 24-13, fans started streaming towards the exits. It was dead inside 'the Asylum', but after that fumble the crowd was electric -- yes, I stayed throughout, where else was I going to go? -- and it felt like Miami was going to pull a miracle, but honestly, Louisville deserved to win that game.

- Unfortunately, for Mario Cristobal this is another season where he loses a game that his team is heavily favored. It's not just a trend, it is what it is. In 2024 they lost as double digit favorites on the road vs Gatech and Syracuse. Now they did the same at home to the Cardinals, who gave Miami their last home loss back in 23. The mark of an elite program is to routinely win every game you're expected to. The Canes are far from being there, unfortuantely

- Looking ahead, still a lot of football to played. I'll admit, Im concerned about Beck and this offense, and if this team as a whole can rally back. One thing to monitor, as you see the likes of GaTech and UVA (who are both 3-0) do not play each other in league play. Yeah, take that for what you will but last nights defeat was a bad one. There's no two ways about it

Anyways, the sun did come up today, believe it or not. I'm going to try my best and enjoy a full day of college football.
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100% agreed, think DC Heatherman will make adjustments, not so sure on Dawson/Mirabell. run offense is awful 1 play only straight dive play. we ran wide once jet sweep TD, how about some RPO's . Dawson needs to get creative *** Beck is going to be just ok.... do not like his pocket presence under pressure
 
My two macro thoughts to tag on to the great @k9cane thoughts:

Give the Cardinals credit, they came in prepared and motivated, and played extremely well.

We were TREMENDOUSLY outcoached, on BOTH sides of the ball. Shades of Guidry on defense, and Gattis on offense.
 
The U is back to work said:
Just another week where we were unprepared for the opponent. I get it Brohm is very good but we looked incompetent in the first quarter and then you pair that with INT after INT and a run game that was nonexistent.
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We could have taken back control of the game in the first half once the defense settled down. The continued dumb **** penalties on the OL and Beck forcing throws cost us

When we scored the first TD I thought ok cool just calm down and play your game. We in fact decided to do the opposite

Yeah sure the playcalling and whatnot, annoying and frustrating

But the overall leadership by Beck and Marios baby the OL let us down in a crucial stretch of the first half
 
ddann said:
👆👆👆👆

This is exactly where we are now.

It was great beating ND, UF, and FSU all in one season for the first time in forever. But now we’re looking at a 3 or 4 loss season and another anti-climactic trip to the Cheetohs Bowl.

Can’t see any way around it after Brohm exposed this thing and gave everyone the blueprint.
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I’ll post a few thousand we don’t lose 4
 
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JHallCanes said:
We could have taken back control of the game in the first half once the defense settled down. The continued dumb **** penalties on the OL and Beck forcing throws cost us

When we scored the first TD I thought ok cool just calm down and play your game. We in fact decided to do the opposite

Yeah sure the playcalling and whatnot, annoying and frustrating

But the overall leadership by Beck and Marios baby the OL let us down in a crucial stretch of the first half
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Defense did their part in 2/3 quarters. Offense every single yard looked like it was agony for them to gain. So frustrating.
 
k9cane said:
- Offensively, Im concerned. This unit has flashed a bit, but it now seems to actually have regressed. Two things stand out to this layman. Shannon Dawson dials up a lot of runs out of tight, bunched up formations versus stacked boxes. You could clearly see it from the endzone view I had. Then this WR unit, while solid, has no real vertical threat to scare teams over the top. It could really use a guy like Phil Dorsett or Travis Benjamin
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Agree with everything you said, but with a slight tweak on this bullet... even when we have WRs beat the DBs deep, Beck tends to float and/or underthrow the ball. There have been so many times that the WRs have been open and had to slow down resulting in no YAC, incomplete passes or worse.. an INT like one of the throws last night. There have been a few of those that the WRs have been able to battle for as well (ex: one of Moore's TDs vs USF).
 
Our offense has been dysfunctional all year. Sure, we won 5 game, but we also had issues putting teams away offensively, when we had them beat physically.

At this point. It seems to me the problem is too many chefs in the kitchen. If it’s true that Mirabal has control of the running game calls and the RB Coach is deciding which backs are in the game, then how can Dawson run a cohesive offense?

I think this was masked last year because Cam was given a lot of latitude to change plays.

Having Lyle out there the last two games in situational football that demanded bruisers like Brown and Fletcher, I.E., 3rd/4th and short or inside the red zone, and then calling for him to run right up the centers ***, is a recipe for disaster.

Dawson’s strength is the passing game and yet he becomes very predictable late in games. The Jet sweep and HB pass were good calls, but probably reflective of the fact that Dawson didn’t trust Beck at that moment.

If this team wants to make a deep playoff run ever, we can’t do it just by just having more talent. Mirabal needs to focus on his line. Obviously him splitting his focus on calling running plays, is taking away his time, where he should be teaching discipline to his OL. How many penalties have we had on the OLine this year?

As well, Dawson needs to be the one calling the package with the RB’s he needs for that moments play calling.

This is not to make excuses for Dawson, but if we’re going to hold his feet to the fire, then he should have the control.

Beck is damaged goods. I wanted to believe his inaccuracy was due to rain, but now we’ve seen him throw the same balls in two games where rain wasn’t a factor.

I think he hurt his arm or shoulder in that QB run to the left pylon in the USF game. He seems very timid now with his throws and when he runs.
We knew from the start of the season that we lived or died with Beck. I don’t see any solution here, other than Dawson having full control of the offense and taking that into account.

We are going to have to find a QB that has the football IQ of a Dorsey, Walsh, Ward or Kosar in the future to override Mario’s Offensive Coordinator by committee.
 
Miami Will lose 2 more games minimum. The outline is out there. Bash me if you want but you know it's truth. Beck is not a Heisman candidate, nor is he capable of winning in high pressure situations. We don't have that QB yet and we don't have the backup level talent either. Beck has been exposed along with the other weaknesses on this team. Be prepared.
 
RF-4CCane said:
Our offense has been dysfunctional all year. Sure, we won 5 game, but we also had issues putting teams away offensively, when we had them beat physically.

At this point. It seems to me the problem is too many chefs in the kitchen. If it’s true that Mirabal has control of the running game calls and the RB Coach is deciding which backs are in the game, then how can Dawson run a cohesive offense?

I think this was masked last year because Cam was given a lot of latitude to change plays.

Having Lyle out there the last two games in situational football that demanded bruisers like Brown and Fletcher, I.E., 3rd/4th and short or inside the red zone, and then calling for him to run right up the centers ***, is a recipe for disaster.

Dawson’s strength is the passing game and yet he becomes very predictable late in games. The Jet sweep and HB pass were good calls, but probably reflective of the fact that Dawson didn’t trust Beck at that moment.

If this team wants to make a deep playoff run ever, we can’t do it just by just having more talent. Mirabal needs to focus on his line. Obviously him splitting his focus on calling running plays, is taking away his time, where he should be teaching discipline to his OL. How many penalties have we had on the OLine this year?

As well, Dawson needs to be the one calling the package with the RB’s he needs for that moments play calling.

This is not to make excuses for Dawson, but if we’re going to hold his feet to the fire, then he should have the control.

Beck is damaged goods. I wanted to believe his inaccuracy was due to rain, but now we’ve seen him throw the same balls in two games where rain wasn’t a factor.

I think he hurt his arm or shoulder in that QB run to the left pylon in the USF game. He seems very timid now with his throws and when he runs.
We knew from the start of the season that we lived or died with Beck. I don’t see any solution here, other than Dawson having full control of the offense and taking that into account.

We are going to have to find a QB that has the football IQ of a Dorsey, Walsh, Ward or Kosar in the future to override Mario’s Offensive Coordinator by committee.
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It is pure malpractice to have Lyle in there when a bruiser like Brown is available - my thoughts exactly during the game. I was told a long time ago, when you hire a lawyer, let him do the lawyering, don’t tell him how to do his job. The same goes for Dawson, let him have full control of the offense. Mario/Mirabal on running game = Golden/D’Fritos.
 
Jonnyblaze said:
Dawson going to have to figure something out because every defense moving forward knows the only thing we got right now is trying to run up the gut in a tight formation, and Toney. That’s the entire offense right now.

Heatherman in the same boat because Louisville showed how you defeat a strong pass rush. Get the ball out of the quarterbacks hands quickly.
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Dawson probably can't overrule Mario and the midget, so we're ****ed
 
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Wild to me how the DC didn’t carry a day 1 install bracket for one of the best wrs in the country, but I think he will be fine.

The offense needs a revamp…more natural spacing by formation and more run game variety. Mirabel/Mario don’t have to abandon their duo fetish, but **** can we get some wide zone/pin&pull smh. Such a disappointing outing.
 
k9cane said:
I don't disagree but what is troubling to me is that there seems to be a noticeable lack of zip on Beck's passes. Maybe it's my slanted eyes seeing things...
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No zip on the ball, Steve, after 15 yards downfield. Very concerning.

Very Chad Pennington esque, but Carson doesn’t have the vision and anticipation to throw to the spot before the defense reacts and thus they are catching up to the receivers and making the plays.

First confirmed sign of it for me was the Cormani McClain INT in the Florida game.
 
TemplarCane said:
This will be another disappointing season. The vibe is completely flipped. Maybe I’m just being a downer, to be fair, but I need to see a response from Mario and the team. A response that doesn’t include beating their head against the wall to see if they can finally break through.

Right now, I see the team losing at SMU and at Pittsburgh at the end of the year, finishing 9-3. Might even drop another game. End the season with a meaningless bowl game, where Beck, Bain, Mesidor, Daniels, CiCi, and others leaving for the NFL opt out.

We’re on to Stanford, a terrible opponent against whom a 30 to 40 victory margin means nothing.
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A response would be going on the road and kicking SMU’s ***.

Everyone knows that we are not going to do that.
 
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