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Not really a surprise and they aren't the greatest with their predictions, but at least its nice to see we are getting respect again:
1. Miami (7-5)
Miami, this is the year to actually take the chances that are there – don’t give back this one. With ten starters returning to each side of the ball, Al Golden has an experienced team that should know what it’s doing. The defense has to be far, far stronger and the offense more consistency, but the pieces are there to challenge for the ACC title.
The offense rolled by the end of the year, putting up 162 points in the final four games hanging 40 on both Virginia and South Florida and 52 on Duke. The passing attack was deadly and the ground game found its groove. Running back Mike James is the only loss, but his absence should only open up more chances for lightning bolt leading rusher, Duke Johnson. Stephen Morris started to take the offense by the horns, and he should be in for a huge year working behind Seantrel Henderson at a strong line that should gel into one of the ACC’s best. Phillip Dorsett will be the No. 1 target in a deep receiving corps.
Can the defense tackle anyone? Dead last in the ACC total defense and run defense, and with no pass rush whatsoever, there’s lots and lots of work to do. Corner Brandon McGee is the only loss, and while there are some question marks about whether or not everyone can play, only two players are gone off the three-deep depth chart. Linebacker Denzel Perryman will likely be among the team’s leading tacklers again, while end Anthony Chickillo should be the top pass rusher.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/1261331.html
1. Miami (7-5)
Miami, this is the year to actually take the chances that are there – don’t give back this one. With ten starters returning to each side of the ball, Al Golden has an experienced team that should know what it’s doing. The defense has to be far, far stronger and the offense more consistency, but the pieces are there to challenge for the ACC title.
The offense rolled by the end of the year, putting up 162 points in the final four games hanging 40 on both Virginia and South Florida and 52 on Duke. The passing attack was deadly and the ground game found its groove. Running back Mike James is the only loss, but his absence should only open up more chances for lightning bolt leading rusher, Duke Johnson. Stephen Morris started to take the offense by the horns, and he should be in for a huge year working behind Seantrel Henderson at a strong line that should gel into one of the ACC’s best. Phillip Dorsett will be the No. 1 target in a deep receiving corps.
Can the defense tackle anyone? Dead last in the ACC total defense and run defense, and with no pass rush whatsoever, there’s lots and lots of work to do. Corner Brandon McGee is the only loss, and while there are some question marks about whether or not everyone can play, only two players are gone off the three-deep depth chart. Linebacker Denzel Perryman will likely be among the team’s leading tacklers again, while end Anthony Chickillo should be the top pass rusher.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/1261331.html
