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Fall is nearly upon us and that can only mean one thing: football is almost in full force. This season the Miami Hurricanes are looking to erase the memories of a very underachieving 2010 campaign in which they went 7-6 including the bowl game.
Seven wins won't cut it at the U and we all know that. But perhaps the most frustrating thing is that this team has the talent to be a contender for the ACC title. The problem in Coral Gables hasn't been talent, its been the coaching. Hopefully Al Golden will bring the "Golden Age" back to the U.
Will the canes turn the corner this season or will it take another year? Check out what I think as I break down every game.
September 5th at Maryland: I honestly think this game can go either way. Its Labor Day, so College Park will be rocking. It will be a tough game on the road against a pretty good team. Having said that, I think Golden will start off his tenure at the U with a win. W
September 17th vs Ohio State: No words necessary really. You have heard it all before, OSU screwed us out of our 6th national title in 2002-2003 and beat us last year. Ohio State not having dumbo...I mean Terrelle Pryor will definitely help our cause, but the other suspensions on Ohio State will make this game winnable. Sun-Life Stadium will be going crazy for this one and I can't wait. W
September 24th vs Kansas State: Kansas State is a decent team, but I don't think they can hang with the Canes. Coming off a huge win vs Ohio State might pave the way for a letdown, but I think the Canes will win in a close game. I just think the speed of the Canes will overwhelm the Wildcats. W
October 1st vs Bethune Cookman: It's Bethune Cookman, the equivalent of FAMU last year and the type of walk over games Ohio State gets three times a year. W
October 8th @ Virginia Tech: Our home-stand ends and our winning streak ends. The Canes have defeated the Hokies only once in the past 5 years and haven't won in Blacksburg since 2005. I see the Canes losing in a close game, perhaps on a last second field goal. I see Virginia Tech pulling off a big play in the end to change the momentum. L
October 15th @ North Carolina: Another game I think that can go either way. We destroyed North Carolina last year in Miami, but the Tar Heels have had our number in Chapel Hill. We haven't won in Chapel Hill since we joined the ACC and I think that trend will continue. L
October 22nd vs Georgia Tech: The past two years, we have handily beat the Yellow Jackets and I think that trend will continue this year. I just don't think they are talented enough to beat the Canes. Ever since their peak with Jonathan Dwyer and Josh Nesbitt in 2008 and 2009 they haven't been the same. W
October 27th vs Virginia: The Cavs did beat us last year, but I believe that was a fluke. Jacory got injured that game and we threw Spencer Whipple and Stephen Morris in with no preparation. We will beat them this year and I hope we do handily, because that last game at the Orange Bowl still stings. W
November 5th vs Duke: Its Duke, even when we are struggling we beat them. The last time we lost to Duke was 1976 and we weren't even the U yet. W
November 12th @ Florida State: These games are always close and always classics...except for last year. In all seriousness, this will be a very tough game for the Canes. The Noles won the ACC last year and they look ready to do so again. Having said that, I think this game will be decided by ten points or less. I really hate the Feminoles...i mean the Seminoles, but they are just loaded on both sides of the ball. The only thing I question is Quarterback EJ Manuel. My heart says the Canes will win, but my brain says that Noles will beat the Canes in Tallahassee. L
November 19th @ USF: USF got lucky last year against the Canes. I was at that game and it was the worst crowd I've ever seen for a football game. Most of the students were gone for Thanksgiving break, but the fans that were there really sucked. Quarterback play was too inconsistent that game for the Canes to pull off the win. Bulls fans are enjoying the win a little too much and they should because it will be the last time they beat the Canes in a while. W
November 26th vs Boston College: Boston College is a pretty good team. The last time these two teams played in 2007, BC beat Miami 28-14. They have played very well the last 5 or 6 years and I think this game will be close. I think the Canes can win it in the end and Golden's first year ends off on a good note. W
Projected Regular Season Record: 9-3
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