Steele ranks Miami 10th

[JG13]

Sounds about right but we need to improve on oline and linebackers.

2 win improvement on coaching alone. We're gonna like how our defense evolves thru the fall

 

[hydro66]

Way too high, IMO.

Anything can happen, let's hope.

 

[canesmang1]

we've always had talents, but having accountability in that locker room will be everything. Mario is changing the culture.

 

[AtrainCane]

Think that is kind of high, if I'm being real. Too much WR, LB, CB and OL uncertainty for me. Appreciate the love tho

Wr, OL yeah there’s uncertainty with those groups. CB I have no worries about. I think this group is gonna be good.

 

[imurcane]

In his power rankings. This I think is the highest preseason ranking yet. No doubt having TVD is a big reason but he notes that Mario taking a high flying Oregon team and refining them into a more power oriented team is a big reason he likes Miami. The kind of physicality and a proven QB could make the The Texas A&M game a much closer affair than forecasters expect.

That DL class from 22 against our OL . . . who ya got?

 

[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

Anything can happen, let's hope.

You are on fire. Welcome back..

 

[OB619]

Steele has gotta be in his 70s by now, right?

 

[Hufftwoseven]

It’s a bit high honestly. But I like our potential on defense with our added transfers and most importantly Kevin Steele leading the way. Our teams mentality will be night and day better than past years.

 

[Cane since 1060]

Having a elite quarterback and a hopefully much improved defense will easily get us there. It’s all on the defense

 

[TipDrill]

Steeles magazine has always been the best on the market. Appreciated the **** out of it before the internet became what it is today.

 

[brock]

Talent wise Miami is in that 12-15 range but there is premium talent on the roster at several positions

 

[HOLISTIC CANE]

I keep saying it and I’m going to say it again here. Mario and his staff are going to make fools out of some and believers out of the others.

 

[DTP]

Are we 10th in his power rankings or 10th in his top 25 poll? The power rankings are his list of best teams regardless of schedule or conference. The top 25 takes into account schedule. Given our relatively easy schedule, a top 10 poll ranking is a real possibility. Are we the actual 10th best team in the country? I don’t think so.

 

[Cane since 1060]

Are we 10th in his power rankings or 10th in his top 25 poll? The power rankings are his list of best teams regardless of schedule or conference. The top 25 takes into account schedule. Given our relatively easy schedule, a top 10 poll ranking is a real possibility. Are we the actual 10th best team in the country? I don’t think so.

Power ratings

 

[JgDaCane]

Elite QB & I really think our defense is gonna be nasty. I think that’s right where we should be.

 

[D7.]

Steele has gotta be in his 70s by now, right?

Early 60's

 

[OB619]

Early 60's

That's surprising.

I feel like he's been around for

Early 60's

Phil Steele?

You're going with early 60's?

No way -- this dude is at least 70.

 

[BigDikCane]

It's about right... I would have us ranked in the top 10, but we don't have a play maker on the outside...

 

[MiamiChris]

In his power rankings. This I think is the highest preseason ranking yet. No doubt having TVD is a big reason but he notes that Mario taking a high flying Oregon team and refining them into a more power oriented team is a big reason he likes Miami. The kind of physicality and a proven QB could make the The Texas A&M game a much closer affair than forecasters expect.

#10 in power ranking but #12 in preseason poll

 

[swampcougar1]

I am more optimistic than I have been in years. Can not go the 15_0 yet but 10 wins is very reachable