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Miami04 said:
Its hard to say. I will be a 10 on the scale of disappointment but I also under stand there is a more than 50% chance we loose.
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This is pretty much how I feel. As much as I want to stay grounded and I know we are a mediocre team as of right now (with a great future ahead uf us), and we should expect to be in a dogfight every single game of the year.... BUT amazingly, we are still very much in the race to make it to the ACC championship game, which is mindblowing and just another proof that our conference sucks major balls.

Therefore, I'd be very disappointed if we lose to a team that is pretty much our equal because it could retrospectively cost us a chance to play in a BCS bowl, but I must recognize that this is a game we could very well lose, because as others have pointed out, we haven't proven we can play a good QB yet (mainly because we can't get any pressure IMO).
 
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our defense still blows. if we had even an average defense, we could win the coastal.

I am hoping for continued improvement on defense to achieve mediocrity on that side of the ball
 
CaneLB said:
6. These teams are very evenly matched but we have the younger and more inconsistent team. Expecting an easy win in this game is like expecting to trample KState last year. We don't match up that well with NC State and they have a lot of time to prepare for this game. Just because the team is improving doesn't mean we have shutdown corners and a ferocious pass rush all of a sudden. A lot of bounces will have to go our way and the offense will have to play lights out to win.

With that being said I expect a narrow victory and would be disappointed otherwise. I'm not gonna be like the most of the fanbase and get caught up in the rollercoaster ride of highs and lows though. If GT converts that 4th down and wins the game this thread wouldn't even exist...
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Bigtip said:
our defense still blows. if we had even an average defense, we could win the coastal.

I am hoping for continued improvement on defense to achieve mediocrity on that side of the ball
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True but let's not pretend our entire division doesn't completely suck. This game and Logan Thomas are huge hurdles though.
 
10 would be losing to Duke undefeated the last game of the season.
 
The question was what is the level of disappointment...if you replied below 10 then you need to check your loyalty for the U. All losses are a 10 in disappointment...this would be a huge win to keep our mo going into the ND game. Lets rock the house!
 
I agree with those that have said something similar to- yes, I realize we could lose this game, but I'll be disappointed if we do.

First, NCState has lost their ACC opener (all road games) in 4 of the last 5 years. They also suck on the road under Tom O'Brien, going something like 8-19. That alone will make it difficult to not be disappointed.

Second, Tennessee absolutely demolished them in the season opener. Their head coach is on the hot seat, so us losing to this team and not being disappointed about it would somewhat say something.

Third, Miami has only started ACC play 3-0 once (in 2004) since joining the ACC. Every single freaking year we get to a point where we need a win and some help. Now, we have the chance to go 3-0 in SEPTEMBER of all things, and all we have to do is beat a team considered by most to be a middle of the road ACC team. I'm not saying we're the best or anything like that- just beating average teams at home is what we need to do.

Fourth, I think this game is more important than any other game left on the schedule. Essentially, we're competing against VT for the division. We have the same division opponents (duh), but against the Atlantic, we both face FSU and Boston College this year. The only difference is this game. Miami plays at home against NC State, while VT must face Clemson on the road. It's not too much of a stretch to expect Miami and VT to replicate each other's performance against Duke, Virginia, BC and FSU. But winning this game would essentially give us a cushion that VT likely will not have
 
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5.5

Is this a big game? Absolutely. A must win? You bet. But, do I expect to win? Honestly....not really.

This is the best secondary Miami has faced to date. What makes us think Morris can pick them apart? What makes you think Morris can effectively find his 2nd and 3rd read?

Glennon is a very good passer when given time. There is nothing gained from the past 4 games that leads me to believe we can consistently apply pressure to a non-mobile QB.

NC State has a better set of pass-catching WRs and TEs then all of our prior opponents combined! Yet, we think our soft zone can prevent huge chunks of passing yards. Boston College was missing their starting TE, RB and best WR but still managed to shred our pass defense. I'm not sure if you caught BC's game against Nortwestern, but they are not an offensive juggernaut.

I have very little faith in our LBs ability to cover yet suddenly we think NC State's TE and backs will be covered in the flats and down the middle of the field. I could go on and on but this is not a favorable match-up.

The only reason I will be mildly disappointed is because the GT game elevated our expectations and winning this game will give the Program MUCH NEEDED positive reinforcement. That's it. This team is still average at best...at least on the defensive side of the ball.

Here's hoping they prove me wrong because it would be a huge Program boost if we can start the year 4-1. To take it a step further, a win against NC State would signal that we've turned the corner and are primed to take that next step.

Go 'Canes!!
 
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You realize we would have got the ball after that stop right? That stop was big, but we did have 'fair ups' if they would've scored.
 
Easily a 10. It would make the GT game seem meaningless now with an acc loss and FSU and V-Tech still on the schedule
 
Only thing I can imagine pertaining to the 4th down statement is they're referring to late in the fourth when they punted back to Miami.
Them getting the 4th in OT means nothing, they still had to score so it's a moot point.
 
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7.5


We beat GT. Their offense is just what a D like ours needed. We're still missing Perryman. Gonna need an even bigger game from Chick.


It's also a noon game. We notorioulsy start bad in those. I am eager to see if Golden has noticed this and is trying to rectify it.


But our offense should be able to do alot if they dont take a step back. If the OL can play like they did in ATL, we should win.
 
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