Series:
The 2020 installment of the rivalry between Miami and FSU is set for primetime at Hard Rock. ESPN will be there all day for College Gameday, bringing all the razzmatazz that comes with them for it. That makes 2 weeks in a row for us, so it's safe to say the national media is in love with us right now. We've got an exciting offense, a Heisman contender at quarterback, a stable of stud running backs, two dynamic tight ends, the same opportunistic defense we've come to expect since 2016, and they especially love our new kicker Jose Borregales. How can you not? He makes kicking field goals look as easy as trophy hunting on Madden.
It feels really weird being good on both sides of the ball again, and weirder seeing everyone confidently picking us to win against FSU. Normally I'd be playing the role of Winston Wolfe in this situation trying to exercise caution. We really don't ever blow these guys out. We have just 2 double digit wins over them since 1988 (2001 & 2019). Then I remembered that FSU is really bad, probably worse than last year. Miami players are pretty confident, and for good reason; FSU isn't just bad, they're trash. They are particularly bad in the trenches on both sides of the ball. As great as Marvin Wilson allegedly is, their defensive line overall ain't that much better than their pathetic offensive line that gave up 9 sacks to us last year.
A lot has also been made this week about the feast or famine nature of UM's offense. Advanced stats people apparently think we can't keep up our current pace because their formulas say so. These same people said we were actually a really good team last year, just unlucky. Whatever. Just kick this one off so we can dispatch with these jokes already.
Where: The Rock
Who: Florida State Human Beings (0-1) vs. #12 Miami Hurricanes (2-0)
When: 7:30 pm/et
How:
Last time they met: November 2, 2019
There was also this gem during the post game festivities:
LOL at Frierson mocking Dent, right to his face, it reminded me of this. However, unlike Dent, the cartoon bikers actually did something about it. Anyway, that moment led to this kerfuffle:
Das it mane (DVD is a fool).
What people said as we basked in our victory:
From Liberty City El's recap thread:
Spoken like a man who knows a thing or two, about a thing or two. If we bring the same mindset and effort that we displayed last year, this game will be a rout.
Know your enemy: Tomahawk Nation
What they're saying:
I think they should focus on doing curls so that they might be better prepared to hold onto this L we're about to give them. I remember when that place was run by Bud Elliot; the smooth-brained chud who came up with the brilliant theory that our losing streak to them under Jimbo was responsible for our season ending nosedives. Like having Al Golden and Dorito traipsing along the sidelines talmbout "be a cheeseburger," had nothing to do with that. Fast forward to present day and now they are on some, "the real victory was the friends we made along the way," ****. I love it.
Miami Notes
1. Brian Balom always wanted to be a Hurricane.
2. Diaz says the Canes aren't satisfied with their Louisville performance.
3. D'Eriq King is ready to take his game to another level.
If Jeff Sims; can complete 67% of passes, throw for nearly 300 yards, and another 64 on the ground in his first ever collegiate tackle football game, then King should be able to carve these guys up.
Florida State Notes
1. Who IS interim head coach Chris Thomsen?
2. FSU will enforce Covid-19 policies more strictly for future home games.
3. Mike Norvell spoke to the media via his telepresence robot.
Gotta hand it to Coach Cornrows. Can't lose the first game against your rival if you aren't there.
Favorite Florida State related Image, Photoshop, Video or Gif:
Too many to choose from. Post your favorite.
Miami Roster Stuff
Two-deep depth chart:
Injuries:
Word is Payton is good to go.
Florida State Roster Stuff
Two-deep depth chart:
Injuries:
Love-Taylor, Nasirildeen, and Kaindoh are probably going to play. They'll need them, but it won't matter.
Game Day Character:
Sweep the ******* leg and blow these bums out. No mercy!
Allons-y
It feels really weird being good on both sides of the ball again, and weirder seeing everyone confidently picking us to win against FSU. Normally I'd be playing the role of Winston Wolfe in this situation trying to exercise caution. We really don't ever blow these guys out. We have just 2 double digit wins over them since 1988 (2001 & 2019). Then I remembered that FSU is really bad, probably worse than last year. Miami players are pretty confident, and for good reason; FSU isn't just bad, they're trash. They are particularly bad in the trenches on both sides of the ball. As great as Marvin Wilson allegedly is, their defensive line overall ain't that much better than their pathetic offensive line that gave up 9 sacks to us last year.
A lot has also been made this week about the feast or famine nature of UM's offense. Advanced stats people apparently think we can't keep up our current pace because their formulas say so. These same people said we were actually a really good team last year, just unlucky. Whatever. Just kick this one off so we can dispatch with these jokes already.
Where: The Rock
Who: Florida State Human Beings (0-1) vs. #12 Miami Hurricanes (2-0)
When: 7:30 pm/et
How:
Last time they met: November 2, 2019
There was also this gem during the post game festivities:
LOL at Frierson mocking Dent, right to his face, it reminded me of this. However, unlike Dent, the cartoon bikers actually did something about it. Anyway, that moment led to this kerfuffle:
Das it mane (DVD is a fool).
What people said as we basked in our victory:
From Liberty City El's recap thread:
Liberty City El said:
Spoken like a man who knows a thing or two, about a thing or two. If we bring the same mindset and effort that we displayed last year, this game will be a rout.
Know your enemy: Tomahawk Nation
What they're saying:
Some Nole said:
I think they should focus on doing curls so that they might be better prepared to hold onto this L we're about to give them. I remember when that place was run by Bud Elliot; the smooth-brained chud who came up with the brilliant theory that our losing streak to them under Jimbo was responsible for our season ending nosedives. Like having Al Golden and Dorito traipsing along the sidelines talmbout "be a cheeseburger," had nothing to do with that. Fast forward to present day and now they are on some, "the real victory was the friends we made along the way," ****. I love it.
1. Brian Balom always wanted to be a Hurricane.
2. Diaz says the Canes aren't satisfied with their Louisville performance.
3. D'Eriq King is ready to take his game to another level.
If Jeff Sims; can complete 67% of passes, throw for nearly 300 yards, and another 64 on the ground in his first ever collegiate tackle football game, then King should be able to carve these guys up.
1. Who IS interim head coach Chris Thomsen?
2. FSU will enforce Covid-19 policies more strictly for future home games.
3. Mike Norvell spoke to the media via his telepresence robot.
Gotta hand it to Coach Cornrows. Can't lose the first game against your rival if you aren't there.
Favorite Florida State related Image, Photoshop, Video or Gif:
Too many to choose from. Post your favorite.
Two-deep depth chart:
Injuries:
Word is Payton is good to go.
Two-deep depth chart:
Injuries:
Love-Taylor, Nasirildeen, and Kaindoh are probably going to play. They'll need them, but it won't matter.
Game Day Character:
John Kreese said:
Sweep the ******* leg and blow these bums out. No mercy!
Allons-y
