Top 25 Defense At The LEAST or GTFOH

[Ayeplus]

I know I'm captain obvious with the post, but this is finally the year where D'Nofrio has absolutely no where to point his finger if Miami is not ranked AT LEAST 25 in total defense. This is not 2012 where there was a youth movement and lack of depth of defense. This is not 2013 where you had several guys on defense who had no business starting, but were only starting because they were seniors. Rather, this year features too many talented pass rushers from AQM, McCord, a young Trent Harris, Darrion Owens and Chad Thomas. Also much better athleticism and speed at LB with the likes of Perryman, Figs, Grace, Kirby and a young Juwon Young along with several of the DE's able to stand up as well. As for the DB's, I can honestly say, there is not a college football program out there that OVERALL has more talent at the positions than Miami does right now and I dare somebody to break it down for me if they disagree. The key for Miami is steady DT play from the likes of Pierre, Moore, Wyche, Hamilton, Big Hert etc. and every other position can truly dominate (I know, captian obvious). Right now, Miami has thee most talent on defense in the entire ACC Coastal, even more than Bud Foster's Lunch Pail Kids. There's no way Miami finishes behind anyone in the Coastal in total defense. Where do you guys think Miami will finish in total defense?

 

[nbrewer22]

.01% chance we have a top 25 Defense, just saying we will be lucky to be top 50.

 

[Canesfan1899]

This ought to be good. Get out the popcorn GIF.

 

[Miami82]

If I had to wager with the scheme we play, I'd say we land somewhere between 45 and 55 end of season.

 

[HurricaneU]

This ought to be good. Get out the popcorn GIF.

 

[westcoastcanes]

While it is not unreasonable to expect improvement, it is unreasonable to expect that much improvement. I expect to finish the season in the high 50's or low 60's, on par with the improvement of last year.

 

[MDOcane]

even Michael came back for this thread

 

[[]_[] swag]

I agree with most of the OPs points. But we are still unproven on the d-line.

Only way we finish top-25 is if moten and c. Thomas both play like freshman all american AND one of the juco DTs happens to be the real deal.

 

[[]_[] swag]

This is the year for goldens defense to finally show up. If it ends up in the 60s which I just can't see, then I think I guys may be rt about him.

Until then stop bashing the program

 

[Waffle Honcho]

Why is this forum OBSESSED with statistics? How about top 25 TEAM or gtfoh.

 

[HurricaneU]

We may sniff the Top 30 if we can find one guy in our interior line who can command a double-team. I think we are strong on the edges but if we don't have anyone who commands a second blocker, then those edge rushers will be chipped and double-teamed all day.

 

[luke137]

Why is this forum OBSESSED with statistics? How about top 25 TEAM or gtfoh.

Because even with Olsen at QB, we are good enough to be a top 25 team right now. The only question is how bad will our defense get gashed week in and week out. But I say we stay on par with last year's defense. Somewhere between 70-80.

 

[Dwinstitles]

Need stud DTs in order for this to happen,until then it is what it is.

 

[AsylumGodfather]

 

[DiegoCane]

If I had to wager with the scheme we play, I'd say we land somewhere between 45 and 55 end of season.

I have no faith in the scheme/staff to be that high. I do think we have top 25 defensive talent with a different philosophy and scheme. It's sad I'd be ecstatic with a top 50 Defense

Hope I'm wrong.

 

[D.L.I.N.K.D.A.GR8]

^^^ :ibisroflmao: @ asylum

 

[HurricaneU]

Need stud DTs in order for this to happen,until then it is what it is.

 

[Genghis Cane]

Oh look another thread about our defense and Coach D

 

[cane since birth]

how about we get to ten or more wins regardless of defensive rankings

 

[DHucks]

Son of a bit.......