I agree the chip is there. My concern is the three-month focus to negotiate the ACC's terrain. Are they mature enough to correct that year one under Diaz?
For whatever reason, since joining the ACC—Miami finds a way to drop a handful of conference games every year, sans 2017.
Had a great shot to win the Coastal in 2005 after losing to Florida State in the opener. Dropped that inexplicable home game to Georgia Tech at the Orange Bowl, 14-10—weeks after upsetting #3 VirginiaTech in Blacksburg.
Seems to be a storyline like that every year—losing to a Virginia, a Virginia Tech, a North Carolina, a Duke, etc.
Virginia is a pretty good squad this year. Would think they're a 6-2 team in conference this year. Need to beat the Cavaliers and Hokies head to head.
Florida State in early November will be a huge test as there's a good chance these kids are a one-loss team going into that game, with the Noles circling that and Florida as season-ruiner games for both in-state rivals.