5 reasons Georgia Tech will win at Miami
The nighttime zaniness will be on the other side. But that's OK. (AJC photo by Johnny Crawford)
1. Paul Johnson coaches Georgia Tech. Randy Shannon coaches Miami. Mismatch.
2. Tech just got a crash course in how to handle a Thursday night game. The home team will be pumped and will start fast. The visitor must ride out the first quarter and stay close, which is doubly important if …
3. You’re a running team, which Tech is. The Jackets can’t get too far behind. But they won’t. Indeed, their capacity to control the ball and the clock will help douse Miami’s early fire. Which means …
4. It will come down to execution. That’s a mismatch, too. Miami beat Florida State because FSU is even sloppier than the U. Tech can get sloppy, but not when it matters. And, in case you haven’t noticed …
5. Tech owns Miami. Even Chan Gailey beat the Hurricanes. As Inspector Clouseau would say, “The case, she is sol-ved.”
(Or is it? Coming next: What ESPN.com’s Scouts Inc. thinks of this titanic Thursday tilt.)
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TechStrata
September 16th, 2009
2:16 pm
Tech should beat miami fairly easily—miami’s defense looked terrible against fsu. The jackets’ option should roll up and down the field all night! Tech 34 miami 20
Pete
September 16th, 2009
2:17 pm
Hey look it’s jdhos aka Da U. This schmuck was here posting the same crap yesterday. Do you have no life? No job? Guess not with all the free time you have. Must be a Ugay grad. When do your unemployment benefits run out? Obama taking good care of you?
Kelly Johnson Fan Club
September 16th, 2009
2:19 pm
Great work, Mark. GO JACKETS!
Cat5Cane
September 16th, 2009
2:26 pm
Response to 5… By a Canes Fan
1. Paul Johnson coaches Georgia Tech. Randy Shannon coaches Miami. Mismatch>>>>
Correction Whipple’s Pro set and Jacory’s arm… Match and Checkmate
2. Tech just got a crash course in how to handle a Thursday night game.>>>>
Miami Check… UM is 13-2 in Thursday night games and 9-0 at home.
3. You’re a running team, which Tech is. The Jackets can’t get too far behind. But they won’t. Indeed, their capacity to control the ball and the clock will help douse Miami’s early fire. Which means>>>>>>>>>>
Correction… from “Miami’s early fire” to All night long and Controlling the Clock doesn’t mean much when a Gunslinger is toasting your DB’s for 30,40,50,60 yards.
4. It will come down to execution. That’s a mismatch, too. Miami beat Florida State because FSU is even sloppier than the U. Tech can get sloppy, but not when it matters. And, in case you haven’t noticed >>>
Correction… Noticed, Noticed? I guess you didn’t notice FSU was beat up and w/ 4 days rest when they played Jacksonville State… Not putting FSU down… They have a great team and they played us toe to toe… Lets see if GT can match it!… but I don’t think so.
5. Tech owns Miami.
Response… Correction. They did own Miami, but this is the year that starts the run to NC in 2010… The game will be close only if GT can explode on special teams with a couple of scores, otherwise… it will be Miami all the way.
Chad
September 16th, 2009
2:35 pm
Man you ga fans masquerading as miami fans are losers.
JDHOS–rivals had your pretty little team ranked preseason at 41. And you flat out lie with the freshman comment last year. And here’s the proof. Your depth chart
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=819000
you show 5 sophmores playing this year…this excludes punter and kicker.
funny how gt played quite a few freshman and sophmores last year too. so it wasn’t like tech had all these jrs and seniors against your lie. in fact, tech is the youngest team in the acc this year. so much for your bs.
305 til i die
September 16th, 2009
2:39 pm
Wow that was a pathetic blog post. I’m surprised this was linked up on ESPN.com.
Let’s be honest here, no matter which side you’re rooting for the 5 reasons stated above are weak. I’m a Miami fan and I could come up with 5 better reasons why GT fans should be optimistic. This is piss poor, zero-analysis writing. Nice work Bradley…
Point #2 – So GT has an advantage because they “know what to expect” from a Thursday night game? Please explain to me what it is that Miami isn’t aware of here. A game is a game. If you want to argue that primetime games are some huge deal that changes the complexity of the game, then you forgot to mention the fact that Miami played on Labor day in one of the Top 5 most watched NCAA games in the history of college football. How’s that for primetime? The fact that this is one of your top 5 reasons is sad. Not to mention you all but contradict yourself by saying that the home team has an advantage in games like these (in case you forgot – Miami is the home team, not GT).
Point #3- “It will come down to execution” – Are you kidding me? Did you watch your own games? 5 fumbles against Jacksonville state and you’re calling Miami the sloppy team here? Keep the ball off the ground and then come talk to me. And by “off the ground” I don’t mean throw interceptions, like Nesbitt did against Clemson. One way or another, there’s no room to be calling Miami the sloppier team here. If you watched on Labor Day, our execution was pretty damn good.
Point #5 – “Tech owns Miami” – Do you really believe that has anything to do with this year’s game? We have a different OC and a different DC, and 2-deep depth chart isn’t comprised mostly of freshmen anymore. I think everyone now knows about our OC and what he is capable of, and I’m sure you remember John Lovett from last year (UNC held you to 7 points). So are you really comparing this team to the one from the past 4 years? Maybe you were too busy doing some of your in-depth analysis when the FSU-Miami game was on, but I think it was obvious to everyone – except maybe you and Lou Holtz – that this team is different in every way.
So since we’ve established that your writing and analysis (or lack thereof) is garbage, let’s get to my side of the ball:
-DEFENSE: Miami has a stronger, older, more experienced defense to work with this year. We have most of our starters back, PLUS our DE Eric Moncur, S Randy Phillips, and LB Colin McCarthy, who will have and have had a huge impact on our run defense. When McCarthy went down last year, our run D went from top of the ACC to the bottom. He is particularly important. Also, our DT positions is solidified. Don’t know if you’ve heard the name Allen Bailey, but get used to hearing it. He’s an incredibly athletic DT with great speed and size. He was playing DE last yaer and has since been moved inside. As you can tell from the FSU game, our run D did a great job of containing the Seminoles, even in their option formation. Not saying it’s comparable to GT’s triple option, because it’s not, but comparing it to last year when Ponder had 100+ yards by halftime and FSU rushed for around 270, we are MUCH improved.
Furthermore, as previously mentioned, our new defensive coordinator has established a much easier gameplan this year. Judging from his past success against GT when he was with UNC last year, Lovett’s gameplan looks like a big improvement from last year.
-OFFENSE: Mark Whipple has completely revamped the UM offense. Jacory Harris is coming off a stellar performance on Monday night against FSU and has shown incredible accuracy on the deep ball. Last year, GT’s pass defense struggled and it did not look much better against Clemson. Look for Harris to have a field day. The Miami offense is quick striking and Harris has several weapons at his disposal starting with Cooper (200+ all purpose yards against FSU), Benjamin (128 yards receiving), Byrd, James, and Hankerson, just to name a few.
INTANGIBLES: As you said yourself, we’re playing at home and the stadium should be pretty full (I’m hearing about 65-70,000) and loud.
Get ready for a fun game guys. And Bradley — how about a little effort in your writing. The fact that my comment is more in-depth than your blog should be embarrassing to you. And please respond to some of these points, I’d like to hear what your squirrel brain can come up with.
Neal
September 16th, 2009
2:42 pm
Garret
September 16th, 2009
2:13 pm
Neal the line has moved up 1/2 a point on one site and stayed the same on the others. don’t lie
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well bodog…just moved it to 6….sorry….not a GT LYING GRAD..
canes
September 16th, 2009
2:47 pm
we will destroy your option and your program just like we killed the nebraska program. Hope Paul Johnson has a plan b
canes
September 16th, 2009
2:52 pm
your kicker had more passing td’s than your qb last game and only 2 fewer completions. LMAO
go tech
September 16th, 2009
2:52 pm
To all you trash talking, arrogant Canes fans,
If you lose, I hope you will at least show a little class and come back on here to say you were wrong. I don’t remember any Canes fans did that last year (or the year before, or the year before, etc. etc.)
Jonny
September 16th, 2009
2:52 pm
WOW this blog entry is ridiculous
haha this guy fails to point out some important roles in this game:
- GT’s defense: Miami put up 38 points against FSU including 24 in one half. GT’s defense is definitely not better and is certainly not as fast as the FSU defense. Miami could easily score more than forty points in this game
- This is the second time Miami is playing the triple option: More experience, more knowledge, better results. And John Lovett, the defensive coordinator, was part of the UNC staff from last year that obliterated GT.
- Miami is older, stronger and faster, and has ONE qb: Jacory Harris is the unquestioned leader has the potential to use his playmakers to carve up the GT defense. Also all areas of our defense are now more experienced and have more depth.
However GT has the same amount if not more opportunity to win this game than Miami. But this is their home opener and they have been waiting for this game for a long time.
Chad
September 16th, 2009
2:52 pm
And gt has 8 sophmores starting this year. So if anything, our freshman laden team beat your team with twice as many freshman last year as you had. Gosh it’s so easy making these people look like lying fools.
Neal
September 16th, 2009
2:54 pm
he we lost year…I was wrong….make you feel better GT fan….I hope you did the same for UNC & VT and LSU…
canes
September 16th, 2009
2:54 pm
your kicker threw more td passes than your qb last game LOL.
and only 2 fewer completions…
Garret
September 16th, 2009
2:57 pm
That’s fine. I see 4 others with 5 and 5 1/2
And if I recall, miami was favored by 2 last year. Sure made a difference.
We ballin boy
September 16th, 2009
2:57 pm
Let’s be honest here, no matter which side you’re rooting for the 5 reasons stated above are weak. I’m a Miami fan and I could come up with 5 better reasons why GT fans should be optimistic. This is piss poor, zero-analysis writing. Nice work Bradley…
Point #2 – So GT has an advantage because they “know what to expect” from a Thursday night game? Please explain to me what it is that Miami isn’t aware of here. A game is a game. If you want to argue that primetime games are some huge deal that changes the complexity of the game, then you forgot to mention the fact that Miami played on Labor day in one of the Top 5 most watched NCAA games in the history of college football. How’s that for primetime? The fact that this is one of your top 5 reasons is sad. Not to mention you all but contradict yourself by saying that the home team has an advantage in games like these (in case you forgot – Miami is the home team, not GT).
Point #3- “It will come down to execution” – Are you kidding me? Did you watch your own games? 5 fumbles against Jacksonville state and you’re calling Miami the sloppy team here? Keep the ball off the ground and then come talk to me. And by “off the ground” I don’t mean throw interceptions, like Nesbitt did against Clemson. One way or another, there’s no room to be calling Miami the sloppier team here. If you watched on Labor Day, our execution was pretty damn good.
Point #5 – “Tech owns Miami” – Do you really believe that has anything to do with this year’s game? We have a different OC and a different DC, and 2-deep depth chart isn’t comprised mostly of freshmen anymore. I think everyone now knows about our OC and what he is capable of, and I’m sure you remember John Lovett from last year (UNC held you to 7 points). So are you really comparing this team to the one from the past 4 years? Maybe you were too busy doing some of your in-depth analysis when the FSU-Miami game was on, but I think it was obvious to everyone – except maybe you and Lou Holtz – that this team is different in every way.
So since we’ve established that your writing and analysis (or lack thereof) is garbage, let’s get to my side of the ball:
-DEFENSE: Miami has a stronger, older, more experienced defense to work with this year. We have most of our starters back, PLUS our DE Eric Moncur, S Randy Phillips, and LB Colin McCarthy, who will have and have had a huge impact on our run defense. When McCarthy went down last year, our run D went from top of the ACC to the bottom. He is particularly important. Also, our DT positions is solidified. Don’t know if you’ve heard the name Allen Bailey, but get used to hearing it. He’s an incredibly athletic DT with great speed and size. He was playing DE last yaer and has since been moved inside. As you can tell from the FSU game, our run D did a great job of containing the Seminoles, even in their option formation. Not saying it’s comparable to GT’s triple option, because it’s not, but comparing it to last year when Ponder had 100+ yards by halftime and FSU rushed for around 270, we are MUCH improved.
Furthermore, as previously mentioned, our new defensive coordinator has established a much easier gameplan this year. Judging from his past success against GT when he was with UNC last year, Lovett’s gameplan looks like a big improvement from last year.
-OFFENSE: Mark Whipple has completely revamped the UM offense. Jacory Harris is coming off a stellar performance on Monday night against FSU and has shown incredible accuracy on the deep ball. Last year, GT’s pass defense struggled and it did not look much better against Clemson. Look for Harris to have a field day. The Miami offense is quick striking and Harris has several weapons at his disposal starting with Cooper (200+ all purpose yards against FSU), Benjamin (128 yards receiving), Byrd, James, and Hankerson, just to name a few.
INTANGIBLES: As you said yourself, we’re playing at home and the stadium should be pretty full (I’m hearing about 65-70,000) and loud.
Get ready for a fun game guys. And Bradley — how about a little effort in your writing. The fact that my comment is more in-depth than your blog should be embarrassing to you. And please respond to some of these points, I’d like to hear what your squirrel brain can come up with.
Neal
September 16th, 2009
2:59 pm
I like guys, those soft guys!
We ballin boy
September 16th, 2009
3:00 pm
hey bradley, are these comments filtered? I’ve posted a couple of times and nothing has come up. don’t be offended if i called you out for being a garbage writer on the post. freedom of expression should be valuable to someone in your field, no? go ahead and post them up there. thx.
We ballin boy
September 16th, 2009
3:02 pm
Wow that was a pathetic blog post. I’m surprised this was linked up on ESPN.com.
Let’s be honest here, no matter which side you’re rooting for the 5 reasons stated above are weak. I’m a Miami fan and I could come up with 5 better reasons why GT fans should be optimistic. This is piss poor, zero-analysis writing. Nice work Bradley…
Point #2 – So GT has an advantage because they “know what to expect” from a Thursday night game? Please explain to me what it is that Miami isn’t aware of here. A game is a game. If you want to argue that primetime games are some huge deal that changes the complexity of the game, then you forgot to mention the fact that Miami played on Labor day in one of the Top 5 most watched NCAA games in the history of college football. How’s that for primetime? The fact that this is one of your top 5 reasons is sad. Not to mention you all but contradict yourself by saying that the home team has an advantage in games like these (in case you forgot – Miami is the home team, not GT).
Point #3- “It will come down to execution” – Are you kidding me? Did you watch your own games? 5 fumbles against Jacksonville state and you’re calling Miami the sloppy team here? Keep the ball off the ground and then come talk to me. And by “off the ground” I don’t mean throw interceptions, like Nesbitt did against Clemson. One way or another, there’s no room to be calling Miami the sloppier team here. If you watched on Labor Day, our execution was pretty damn good.
Point #5 – “Tech owns Miami” – Do you really believe that has anything to do with this year’s game? We have a different OC and a different DC, and 2-deep depth chart isn’t comprised mostly of freshmen anymore. I think everyone now knows about our OC and what he is capable of, and I’m sure you remember John Lovett from last year (UNC held you to 7 points). So are you really comparing this team to the one from the past 4 years? Maybe you were too busy doing some of your in-depth analysis when the FSU-Miami game was on, but I think it was obvious to everyone – except maybe you and Lou Holtz – that this team is different in every way.
So since we’ve established that your writing and analysis (or lack thereof) is garbage, let’s get to my side of the ball:
-DEFENSE: Miami has a stronger, older, more experienced defense to work with this year. We have most of our starters back, PLUS our DE Eric Moncur, S Randy Phillips, and LB Colin McCarthy, who will have and have had a huge impact on our run defense. When McCarthy went down last year, our run D went from top of the ACC to the bottom. He is particularly important. Also, our DT positions is solidified. Don’t know if you’ve heard the name Allen Bailey, but get used to hearing it. He’s an incredibly athletic DT with great speed and size. He was playing DE last yaer and has since been moved inside. As you can tell from the FSU game, our run D did a great job of containing the Seminoles, even in their option formation. Not saying it’s comparable to GT’s triple option, because it’s not, but comparing it to last year when Ponder had 100+ yards by halftime and FSU rushed for around 270, we are MUCH improved.
Furthermore, as previously mentioned, our new defensive coordinator has established a much easier gameplan this year. Judging from his past success against GT when he was with UNC last year, Lovett’s gameplan looks like a big improvement from last year.
-OFFENSE: Mark Whipple has completely revamped the UM offense. Jacory Harris is coming off a stellar performance on Monday night against FSU and has shown incredible accuracy on the deep ball. Last year, GT’s pass defense struggled and it did not look much better against Clemson. Look for Harris to have a field day. The Miami offense is quick striking and Harris has several weapons at his disposal starting with Cooper (200+ all purpose yards against FSU), Benjamin (128 yards receiving), Byrd, James, and Hankerson, just to name a few.
INTANGIBLES: As you said yourself, we’re playing at home and the stadium should be pretty full (I’m hearing about 65-70,000) and loud.
Get ready for a fun game guys. And Bradley — how about a little effort in your writing. The fact that my comment is more in-depth than your blog should be embarrassing to you. And please respond to some of these points, I’d like to hear what your squirrel brain can come up with.
MKIng
September 16th, 2009
3:11 pm
A reason Miami will beat GT, they want and need it more.
Stephen
September 16th, 2009
3:13 pm
Jacketbuzz.com for all your GT football news
GT Rich
September 16th, 2009
3:13 pm
Coach Johnson mentioned it last night on his radio show; Clemson did NOT stop Tech, unless you consider 400 yards of offense as being shut down. What Clemson did was force GT to switch to the mid-line option. They did manage to keep Tech out of the endzone much of the night, but GT still put up yards and points. It will take the Miami D a qtr to adjust to GT’s speed. Their best hope is to force FGs in Q1. GT lead the conf in INTs last year. Expect Jacory to throw a few picks. GT wins because of turnovers….
Alex
September 16th, 2009
3:20 pm
Seriously? I hope Miami stomps Georgia Tech. GT owns the U? Good luck with that.
GT Que
September 16th, 2009
3:20 pm
GT and Mia both need this game – Whoever loses then needs help from someone else if a run at the ACC title is going to be made
GT Que
September 16th, 2009
3:22 pm
Alex – Alltime GT is 10-4 against the U and the U hasn’t beat GT since the U has been in the ACC – that’s why people are saying GT owns the U
I’m not giving my opinion; just giving the facts; you decide for yourself after tomorrow
GT Que
September 16th, 2009
3:28 pm
correction – the U hasn’t beaten GT since their first year in the ACC
Hey Dogtards
September 16th, 2009
3:28 pm
To the U
1) Agreed. One of the difference making aspects of the game will be Morgan’s ability to crash the backfield. I think he’s better now than Johnson was last year, but we are missing 3 NFL caliber guys on the line. We will need a few guys to step up (my money is on #41 Egbuniwe) in order to stay on the field with Miami.
2) Agreed. I’d think Nesbitt rebounds a bit from his worst game yet.
3) First, it’s only a week and a half, although I agree that the longer preparation should generally lead to better results. Still, Miami has made it known that they aren’t doing much to stop the option and Shannon makes the best point – a scout team can only simulate it so well. To stop it depends mainly on the defense’s ability to quickly adjust to the speed of the option. Additionally, LSU and Clemson have the lethal combination to hinder Tech’s option (huge DTs and DEs big enough and quick enough to pinch of the inside or play the outside). I’m not sure Miami really has either, especially the huge DTs. You can gameplan all you want, but can’t execute as well without the personnel. You never know, Miami might shut down Tech’s O, but I think you guys have far from the ideal defensive line to contain Dwyer up the middle – a necessity to stop Tech’s O.
4) Agreed, although I think you may underestimate Tech’s defense a little bit. We played decently against Clemson with the exception of a few plays made by Spiller and Ford.
5) Possible, but it remains to be seen how consistent those guys are. Yeah, you rolled up 380 yards on FSU but a lot of that came on blown coverages, etc. You looked good, sure, and you may tear Tech up, but a lot of those yards wouldn’t be given up by any team after the first game kinks are worked out.
Should prove to be a close game. I like Miami, but not by much. My keys to the game are
1) How much pressure Tech can put on Miami’s QB
2) Tech’s YPC apart from the huge runs. Can they sustain drives or will the offense just be big plays.
3) How Nesbitt performs through the air on third and long
4) Can Miami play consistently on offense or will its young team let down after an emotional win v. FSU
5) Is Miami focused or is it looking past GT to its even bigger games coming up
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
3:33 pm
Rainman…CPJ’s radio show. Third down struggles – poor execution or bad play calling? CPJ said is was bad play calling since what was called didn’t work.
CPJ said that there weren’t any major adjustments made by Clemson at halftime, just that the execution was not a good in the late 2nd and all of 3rd quarter.
Bottom line, though, we gained almost 400 yards on a pretty good defense.
Travis
September 16th, 2009
3:43 pm
For all you ignorant cane/uga fans who keep saying unc stopped our offense last year, they didn’t. We stopped ourselves with turnovers and an injured qb. here’s the boxscore you pinheads.
Team Statistics
North Carolina Georgia Tech
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 13 20
TOTAL NET YARDS 314 423
Total Plays 61 77
Average Gain 5.1 5.5
NET YARDS RUSHING 186 326
Rushes 42 54
Average per rush 4.4 6
NET YARDS PASSING 128 97
Completions-attempted 8-19 10-23
Sacked 0 0
Yards Lost 0 0
TOTAL TURNOVERS 0 3
Interceptions 0 1
Fumbles Lost 0 2
OTHER
Penalties 3 4
Penalty Yards 15 40
Time of Possesion 28:10 31:50
Punts 6 4
Punt Average 45.67 34.25
Return Yards 44 113
Sunshine
September 16th, 2009
3:43 pm
These same U fans are running their trap on their own blog, thinking they already one the game. Check it out. Big suprise for some Canes fans on Friday.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2009/09/morgan-jackets-are-coming-after-jacory.html
joe
September 16th, 2009
3:43 pm
your just an awful columnist
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
3:50 pm
Heels 4 Real…We’re already 3 up on UM for All-Americans. We have definites in Morgan, Dwyer and Burnett. They better get busy. I see NONE for them this year.
Kemetking
September 16th, 2009
3:52 pm
This article is funny, Eddie Murphy funny. Miami is a year older from last year, and Jacory Harris threw for 386 yards v FSU. Ga tech, better yet UGA wouldn’t beat Miami this week. Miami is still young, but please believe its a lot future 1st rounders at Coral Gables than Downtown Atlanta. Stop the a and b gap, and ga tech has no offense.
Paul is a Johnson
September 16th, 2009
3:53 pm
Travis……You left out the best part of the boxscore
GT – 7 UNC – 28
Who cares if they say they dominated you even if the didn’t. They got a win and that’s all that matters at the end of the day.
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
3:55 pm
dogtard..? I think Logan Gray would run your offense better than Nesbitt, considering he actually can complete a pass that isn’t a shovel.
Since when has Gray completed an actual pass in a real game. MMMMMM NEVER!!!! Don’t even compare him without any facts.
Canestastic
September 16th, 2009
3:56 pm
#2 is a wash. Miami just played a rival in a Monday night football game that was quite similar to GTs Thursday Night Game. #3 – 4 will be the keys to this game. Which offense is able to get out and impose their will on the other defense and take control of the flow of the game. If GT is able to run up and down the field it will keep Miami’s offensive weapons off the field. Can’t put up points or get into a groove while standing on the bench cooling off. Likewise if it turns into a shootout, can GT keep up? I was not impressed with our defensive performance against FSU. No pressure, wide open zones, but we did shut down the run. However, GTs backfield is far more talented than what FSU had to offer. Tempo will be the key to winning this game. Well, unless 1 of these teams decides to pull a turnover/penalty fest out there, then the other will exploit them horribly. Good Luck Wramblin Wreck, but Geaux Canes!!!
Travis
September 16th, 2009
4:08 pm
And what are you idiots saying about our win last week. You guys are demented.
Seth
September 16th, 2009
4:11 pm
FSU is horrible and miami fans are using that game as a reason they are good? FSU has no defense. No running game. I can’t wait to game time and we kick your stupid U azzes again.
45-20 gt
MiamiDave
September 16th, 2009
4:13 pm
Top 5 Reasons You are Dead Wrong!
1) The Canes have shown constant improvement since Shannon was hired.
2) Our new OC Whipple = explosive pro style offense.
3) We have a QB who shows signs of being one of the better in UM (QB U) history.
4) Our D is strong against the run, GT has no passing game.
5) UM is back baby! National Championship within 3 years, guaranteed!
davie
September 16th, 2009
4:14 pm
The gimmick is almost over!! Clemson showed that the jackets can be beat!! Clemson just doesn’t know how to finish games THE U does!!
MGC
September 16th, 2009
4:23 pm
I like “DA U” in this one sorry tech fans,too much talent and that deffense is pretty good.28-21 “DA U”
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
4:24 pm
Neal…You guys barely beat a bad FSU team. What by 4 points. Your defense stink it up and you now say that UM can shut down GT’s offense because your DC has seen the “O” before. WHATEVER!!!! Let’s look at what Lovett’s done over the years against the “O”:
Lovett faced 5 teams that used a lot of option/misdirection rushing since 2001: Cuse in 01, aTm in 04, and WF in 02, 03 and 04. He gave up at least 50 more yard/game than each team averaged in their other games and also significantly more yards/carry.
Opp rushing averages: 199 yards/game, 4.24 yards/carry.
Opp rushing vs. Lovett: 298 yards/game, 5.27 yards/carry.
Additionally, he didn’t do well vs. Arkansas while at Auburn. I’m not sure how much option or misdirection they employed through 2001, though.
Game details:
Cuse 31, Aub 14
52-226 rushing (174.7, 3.61)
6-15-74 passing
2002 — CU 31, WF 23
64-365 rushing (241.1, 4.37)
10-19-158 passing
2003 — WF 45, CU 17
60-321 rushing (203.3, 4.29)
5-7-79 passing
2004 — CU 37, WF 30
54-254 rushing (206.1, 4.30)
10-25-156 passing
2004 — aTm 27, CU 6
53-324 rushing (167.3, 4.62)
14-26-178 passing
While UM does have some speed on D, GT definitely has it on the O.
CanesTime
September 16th, 2009
4:27 pm
Sorry GT fans but this is not last year. Jacorry said it, no one can stop Miami’s offense. Also, GT will gain yards but will not be able to run the option like last year.
Canes 33 GT 17
Seth
September 16th, 2009
4:36 pm
Shannon has improved? You haven’t even made it to the acc champ game yet. He hasn’t improved anything retards.
Seth
September 16th, 2009
4:38 pm
Randy Lennard Shannon (born February 24, 1966 in Miami, Florida) is the current head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes.[1] He has led the Hurricanes to a 12–13 record in his first two years as head coach.
YOU HAVE A LOSING RECORD AND YOU PRAISE THIS GUY. GOOD LORD.
GT STOMPS 42-24
Jacory "Ice Veins" Harris
September 16th, 2009
4:43 pm
OMG!!! We Balling Boy/305 Till I Die just PWNED Mark Bradley so freakin hard!
Mark Bradley, don’t be a coward. Admit he just took a steamy dump on your “analysis”.
bigdaddycanelxa
September 16th, 2009
4:52 pm
Wow, that’s a lot of big talk, however:
1. New offensive coordinator at UM – not a lot of film to study
2. Tech looked vulnerable to the long pass – a strength from Miami’s win over FSU
3. Clemson contained Tech’s Option attack – a road map has been layed out
4. Miami is VERY focused on this game – they want to regain lost pride
5. New Miami Defensive Coordinator – again not much film to study
I am not ready to declare that UM will roll over GA Tech, but I disagree with a couple of your ‘Homer’ assessments. We shall see how it all plays out…
Go CanesB
bigdaddycanelxa
September 16th, 2009
4:53 pm
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Brian Jones TECH FAN
September 16th, 2009
4:55 pm
First Shane is an idiot CPJ has been running this offense for 20 years and no one has stopped it yet i have heard the gimmicks up for 2 years now get over yourselves the offense works. Second he ut a player in the NFL from GA southern div 2 and dwyer will be first round pick so please come up wih a logical argument. Coach Smith i hope you dont coach football because rain favors a running team you moron. Look at the uga game last year all i heard from my friends was it is raining yall cant run the pitch and the option guess what we did with no fumbles at the tune of 403 yards so please people if uhatea team at least be logical about ur argument
SWBUZZMAN
September 16th, 2009
4:56 pm
JDHOS, that “gimmick” offense is older too, and we have a few new toys to play with, so hold on tight and enjoy the ride.