Vegas says we squeak by the Hokies at home by 3.5(now VT-2.5

[407cane]

We owe these ******** a beat down from last year. Seems like most of the time we rotate years. Hopefully we can get them

No way that UVA is beating GT so would be nice to know this time next week that we were going to Charlotte

 

[Canesfan1899]

If we finally play a complete game on offense without the massive droughts we could win by 10 IMO; we also need the defense to play a complete game for the first time this year too, no getting gashed in the running game.

We are due for a complete game, haven't put a complete effort together yet this season. Holding out hope that we are just waiting for the games that matter the most.

 

[407cane]

3rd down conversions:

Miami - 119/130

Opponent 3rd down conversions:

VT - 3/130

L (see avatar)

UM is not 119/130 on 3rd down


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Yes, we are. cfbstats.com - 2017 National Team Leaders

That says we are 27/88


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He's talking about our national ranking

Deliberately trying to confuse you guys and looks like it worked

119th in the country

 

[Bird4um]

Huge swing!!!

 

[Era66]

When everyone picks the VT teabags, hopefully this gets their attention to prove the pundits and talking heads wrong.

 

[Fightinibis]

We won't be favored vs VT thats all I know.

And we really shouldn't be. Time to show up on offense and run defense and earn it.

UM

 

[Pentagon Cane]

Actually, if this holds up then you go with the home dog in a big game. No doubt this is a solid Virginia Tech team with a terrific defense. A couple of things working in Miami's favor. Virginia Tech has played two road games. The first game was against an awful East Carolina team which has been blown out by everybody. The second game was against Boston College in front of 30K. Crowd will be a factor Saturday night. Virginia Tech has not run the ball well which has been a concern. Not sure if Cam Phillips is close to 100%. He is definitely their go to guy. After Savoy is guess pretty thin. Should be a fun one. Think our guys will be ready.

 

[thegrove]

VT has had a pretty cupcake schedule. First 5 games were WVU now 5-3, Delaware 5-3, ECU 2-6, ODU 2-6, BC 5-4, Clempson who beat them handily, and bottom dwellers UNC, and Duke. (both at VT). Only away games were a decent BC and a horrendous ECU. Our only true cupcake has been B-C who are even and have played pretty well. I would in no way consider Toledo a cupcake as their only loss was to the U and they are otherwise undefeated in one of the better FCS leagues, and have won big several times.

We are in for a tough game - but at home, against a frosh QB - I see a win.

 

[mcmachete]

3rd down conversions:

Miami - 119/130

Opponent 3rd down conversions:

VT - 3/130

L (see avatar)

UM is not 119/130 on 3rd down


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That says we are 27/88


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He's talking about ranking. Miami is 119 of 130 teams. It was worded it poorly it seems.

 

[CaneOil]

I've said it many times in threads this year and last. I look for freshmen QB's on the road in big games. This is the biggest of his life so far, I'll take the 3 points this game. Going against betting on my team again, not bad this year 2-0. Home dog with a freshmen QB in a big game is too hard to resist. Miami by 10.

 

[HighSeas]

We can’t gwt much worse so not sure how this changes from what we’ve don’t all season??

Fair point. I think the difference is VT is good on special teams, doesn't lose the turnover battle and have the best run D we've faced to this point. If we can't make impact plays on defense/special teams and the run game gets completely shut down as opposed to mostly shut down we're in big trouble because it will necessitate a lot of 3rd and long passing. That opens up the playbook for Bud Foster.

I hope I'm wrong though, obviously.

My bad on the formatting of the stats btw. I was just trying to show how drastic the problem is but the backslash was a bad call.

 

[Dghustla]

I hope we screen the crap out of bud foster in those 3rd down situations. Let’s make those corners get off blocks and tackle and win those 3 v2 matchups. I trust berrios to make a few plays.

 

[supacane]

Well you couldn't ask for better press coming into this game. Nobody believes your good enough. Shouldn't be ranked as high as you are, fluke wins, whatever. This game falls on the offense. I wanna see us shorten the rotation. Richards, Langham, Berrios and Thomas should get almost all the snaps at DR. Richt better come with his best play call. You want respect, you beat VT.

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[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

I’m not a gambler, I mean I don’t bet on college games or any games.

But.....regarding the line, seems like everyone posting, except for one poster, has forgotten something very important: we don’t actually know for sure the status of Malik’s shoulder. And I think at least some of his inaccuracy issues vs UNC can be attributable to that.

You also recall he didn’t throw at Sunday practice for precautionary issues. If I’m not mistaken, today will be his first day throwing since Saturday, assuming he does throw today, which he’s supposed to.

You don’t think oddsmakers are aware of this?

Even if it’s not considered an injury that will keep him out, anybody here bruised a shoulder or had a low grade separation? It could have an impact. I’m not saying it will, because we don’t know the details or extent of his injury, but oddsmakers have to be aware I would think, if they’re doing their jobs.

 

[GenericYesMan]

I’m not a gambler, I mean I don’t bet on college games or any games.

But.....regarding the line, seems like everyone posting, except for one poster, has forgotten something very important: we don’t actually know for sure the status of Malik’s shoulder. And I think at least some of his inaccuracy issues vs UNC can be attributable to that.

You also recall he didn’t throw at Sunday practice for precautionary issues. If I’m not mistaken, today will be his first day throwing since Saturday, assuming he does throw today, which he’s supposed to.

You don’t think oddsmakers are aware of this?

Even if it’s not considered an injury that will keep him out, anybody here bruised a shoulder or had a low grade separation? It could have an impact. I’m not saying it will, because we don’t know the details or extent of his injury, but oddsmakers have to be aware I would think, if they’re doing their jobs.

Was there any mention of exactly when he got hurt?

Because he started 1-4 before Shirreffs came in. Obviously a small sample size, but he wasn't exactly slinging it to start.

 

[caneaddict]

vegas just check raised everyone

 

[BeastMode]

It will stay around 3-4pts in favor of Va Tech. The home team is assumed to get 3pts so vegas is basically saying Va Tech is a TD better team over Miami. Hard to argue that. Miami hasn't really looked great at any point this year.

 

[thegrove]

We can’t gwt much worse so not sure how this changes from what we’ve don’t all season??

Fair point. I think the difference is VT is good on special teams, doesn't lose the turnover battle and have the best run D we've faced to this point. If we can't make impact plays on defense/special teams and the run game gets completely shut down as opposed to mostly shut down we're in big trouble because it will necessitate a lot of 3rd and long passing. That opens up the playbook for Bud Foster.

I hope I'm wrong though, obviously.

My bad on the formatting of the stats btw. I was just trying to show how drastic the problem is but the backslash was a bad call.

Cool

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[OriginalCanesCanesCanes]

I’m not a gambler, I mean I don’t bet on college games or any games.

But.....regarding the line, seems like everyone posting, except for one poster, has forgotten something very important: we don’t actually know for sure the status of Malik’s shoulder. And I think at least some of his inaccuracy issues vs UNC can be attributable to that.

You also recall he didn’t throw at Sunday practice for precautionary issues. If I’m not mistaken, today will be his first day throwing since Saturday, assuming he does throw today, which he’s supposed to.

You don’t think oddsmakers are aware of this?

Even if it’s not considered an injury that will keep him out, anybody here bruised a shoulder or had a low grade separation? It could have an impact. I’m not saying it will, because we don’t know the details or extent of his injury, but oddsmakers have to be aware I would think, if they’re doing their jobs.

Was there any mention of exactly when he got hurt?

Because he started 1-4 before Shirreffs came in. Obviously a small sample size, but he wasn't exactly slinging it to start.

It was right before Shirrefs came in. I don’t know if that was the original injury it may have been an aggravation of a prior injury, but he came in because Rosier was banged up early. At some point if I get a chance, I still have the replay so I may check that out specifically.

 

[GenericYesMan]

I’m not a gambler, I mean I don’t bet on college games or any games.

But.....regarding the line, seems like everyone posting, except for one poster, has forgotten something very important: we don’t actually know for sure the status of Malik’s shoulder. And I think at least some of his inaccuracy issues vs UNC can be attributable to that.

You also recall he didn’t throw at Sunday practice for precautionary issues. If I’m not mistaken, today will be his first day throwing since Saturday, assuming he does throw today, which he’s supposed to.

You don’t think oddsmakers are aware of this?

Even if it’s not considered an injury that will keep him out, anybody here bruised a shoulder or had a low grade separation? It could have an impact. I’m not saying it will, because we don’t know the details or extent of his injury, but oddsmakers have to be aware I would think, if they’re doing their jobs.

Was there any mention of exactly when he got hurt?

Because he started 1-4 before Shirreffs came in. Obviously a small sample size, but he wasn't exactly slinging it to start.

It was right before Shirrefs came in. I don’t know if that was the original injury it may have been an aggravation of a prior injury, but he came in because Rosier was banged up early. At some point if I get a chance, I still have the replay so I may check that out specifically.

All I know is VT's defense is stout and they are going to load the box and make Rosier beat them. It's going to be a dogfight at the line.