Miami Hurricanes football program once struck fear in opposing teams, but that was almost two decades ago when the current coach Randy Shannon was player at the U. Hurricanes have been a light shower compared to great teams of the past; however, this year, the forecast has spotted a Hurricane team that is building a monstrous momentum that may touchdown right in the middle of a BCS Bowl.
Hurricanes must have a perfect storm of a season to get the opportunity but a perfect season may not be enough. If Miami is able to run the table they would be very deserving of a shot at a National Title. The team plays the Hokies of Virginia Tech Saturday at 3:30 in Bladensburg, Virginia and the following week they play Oklahoma Sooners. Both games will be tough and must win games for the Canes They are playing contenders; therefore, if they get the job done on the field then it would be a travesty not see them face that other Florida team led by Heisman winner Tim Tebow.
The Canes victorious rise back to a national power begins with the quarterback who depicts himself as QB who refuses to lose and he is sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris. Harris must maintain that refuse to lose attitude to keep his team out of the loss column. He is poised beyond words when he is in the pocket and thus far, shows that he is an emerging star at QB position in college. Many expect for him to compete for the Heisman if he can maintain his team winning ways. He has a shot, but I look for history to be repeated with Tebow taking his second Heisman award.
The offensive unit of Miami by far will be the best unit of the two teams to take the field on Saturday. Virginia Tech offense in one word is inept. Tech's quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been unspectacular this year. He has not run the ball well which have always been major part of his game. He has never been a great passer that immediately makes Tech rely on their running game. It gets worse, because Taylor is a major component in the Hokies' running game and that to as mentioned earlier is suffering. Defense is highlight of this team. The speedsters that they have at various positions will have to control the game if they are to win against the Hurricanes.
Miami defense mainstay has always been speed, and this year there is no exception to that rule. If Tech decides to let Taylor run instead of stay in the pocket, then there should be a concern for Canes' defense; however, Hokies have elected for Taylor to stay in pocket and hurt his team with his sub par throwing ability. It is in the stats not just my thoughts; he is completing less than 50% of his passes. The defense of Miami should concentrate their efforts in stopping the run and not let the Hokies control the clock.
Virginia Tech needs pressure on top of pressure to rattle the unshakeable Harris. I look for two touchdown victory for the Canes. 28-14 is a modest prediction, but I don't expect the defense to throttle down Canes' high octane offensive unit. The secondary of Tech will be tested, because Harris spreads the ball around among his wide receivers. He completes over 65% of his passes, and from a yardage receiving standpoint, the wide receiver Travis Benjamin have done the most for the team.
Miami is the talk of college football world and taken it by storm, but the team will have to be perfect to reach the BCS Bowl. Fans keep your eye on the Perfect storm brewing but will it have enough force to bring back a college program that was known for complete domination of squads, it just might be possible. For now, they need to win more games before I am totally sold on regaining the swagger of school simply known as the U.
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