While I agree that both offenses have shown improvement I think that also applies to the Navy defense. Also Pitt's defense is built to stop the run so we're gonna have to see both Stull and Hobbs having big air numbers, which can very well happen given both defenses lack of secondary talent. But if both offenses want to grind this game out for one reason another you'll be chewing on some straws. I can't advise you to play or not play it Sekrah as totals are not my thing, I do hope my 2 cents helped any. GL in whatever you decide on doing as your one of the good guys. :toast:
Latest news on the "U"
I see a lot of respectable handicappers on the "U" on this here forum and elsewhere. Wanted to give out some thoughts and info:
Reports are Moncur should be ready to go, there hasn't been confirmation thus far yet. If hes unable to go I highly suggest to rethink your bet as hes key in giving the "U" a strong end against the run.
Fortson is in the 2nd team for good reason, his conditioning has been poor as hes lackadaisical. Shannon is trying to light a fire on his a$$. Bailey has been a beast both in the FSU game and in practice so expect him to make some big plays via Tackles for losses, etc.
Miami line is much stronger pass blocking than run blocking as I've stated in Week 1. Having said that a fresh Morgan could handle Miami's RT Pipo a I call him with relative ease, Fox should do better at LT but if Shannon plans on blocking him 1 on 1 hes an utter fool (which he has a tendency to be).
Harris if given time will destroy the Gtech secondary via Byrd, Collier, Benjamin, Johnson, etc.
GTech only possess only one true threat at WR in Thomas. Miami needs to use Grant to shadow him. I believe this is what they'll do and if so that threat should be minimized.
Both kickoff guys are bloody awful. Miami is currently trying out a few guys in order to get that fixed. Expect both teams to start at their own 30-40 consistently in this game. Over bettors should make a note of this.
Miami showed undisciplined and played extremely sloppy defensively in Week 1 and if they were to repeat this on Thursday there in for a long night.
Keys: Moncur status, Fortson helping Bailey, Grant, and blocking scheme on Morgan.
I see a lot of respectable handicappers on the "U" on this here forum and elsewhere. Wanted to give out some thoughts and info:
Reports are Moncur should be ready to go, there hasn't been confirmation thus far yet. If hes unable to go I highly suggest to rethink your bet as hes key in giving the "U" a strong end against the run.
Fortson is in the 2nd team for good reason, his conditioning has been poor as hes lackadaisical. Shannon is trying to light a fire on his a$$. Bailey has been a beast both in the FSU game and in practice so expect him to make some big plays via Tackles for losses, etc.
Miami line is much stronger pass blocking than run blocking as I've stated in Week 1. Having said that a fresh Morgan could handle Miami's RT Pipo a I call him with relative ease, Fox should do better at LT but if Shannon plans on blocking him 1 on 1 hes an utter fool (which he has a tendency to be).
Harris if given time will destroy the Gtech secondary via Byrd, Collier, Benjamin, Johnson, etc.
GTech only possess only one true threat at WR in Thomas. Miami needs to use Grant to shadow him. I believe this is what they'll do and if so that threat should be minimized.
Both kickoff guys are bloody awful. Miami is currently trying out a few guys in order to get that fixed. Expect both teams to start at their own 30-40 consistently in this game. Over bettors should make a note of this.
Miami showed undisciplined and played extremely sloppy defensively in Week 1 and if they were to repeat this on Thursday there in for a long night.
Keys: Moncur status, Fortson helping Bailey, Grant, and blocking scheme on Morgan.
Additional thoughts:
If Morgan is neutralized, expect Tech to blitz often as they won't be able to get pressure with there other rushers. I expect both safeties Burnett (captain) and Taylor to be used aggressively. Harris has shown poise and with Whipple having the experience and savvy necessary expect Miami to counter with screens and quick slants via Collier/Benjamin and some deep throws to Byrd especially (look for Byrd to make a big play in this game).
All in all it should be a much better football game than last year. I'm ironing out the rest of this game though I'm probably staying away as I have 50 yard line tickets for this one. This time tomorrow I should be wearing my orange and green with a cold lager in hand. Off to work, back later
If Morgan is neutralized, expect Tech to blitz often as they won't be able to get pressure with there other rushers. I expect both safeties Burnett (captain) and Taylor to be used aggressively. Harris has shown poise and with Whipple having the experience and savvy necessary expect Miami to counter with screens and quick slants via Collier/Benjamin and some deep throws to Byrd especially (look for Byrd to make a big play in this game).
All in all it should be a much better football game than last year. I'm ironing out the rest of this game though I'm probably staying away as I have 50 yard line tickets for this one. This time tomorrow I should be wearing my orange and green with a cold lager in hand. Off to work, back later
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Canes up to 6, heres the latest on the kickoff dilemma:
Despite not being in the team media guide, senior walk-on Alex Uribe will handle kickoffs Thursday night against Georgia Tech.
UM coach Randy Shannon said Uribe was the most consistent during practice.
"We've been practicing a lot, live competitions," Shannon said during the ACC teleconference. "Alex did a Uribe great job with hang time and putting the ball where it needed to be placed. I think that's the biggest thing, giving your kickoff team a chance."
Uribe only recently joined the team. He was a member last year, but was called when Matt Bosher struggled last week against Florida State.
I stated in a previous post that we should see short kickoffs from both kickers but it seems an upgrade has been found in the Canes side. I haven't personally seen him kick but anything is better than Bosher at this point. Might save us 10-20 yards of field position per kickoff.
Heres the latest on the OC Whipple:
Talk began the moment Mark Whipple was hired as UM's offensive coordinator in February.
There were whispers of how his offense would look like the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers. Or maybe the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles.
But here's the best label for this offense: 2009 Miami Hurricanes.
The reality is Whipple has combined all of his career experiences to form the UM offense.
Mark Whipple “A lot of people try to claim this is his old offense, or this is part of the Steelers or Eagles offense,” tackle Jason Fox said. “He told us from day one that this is our offense. I think he’s chose bits and pieces of things that have allowed him to be successful wherever he’s been and that’s allowed us to be successful.”
It's fitting Whipple is using a mixture because his offense features so much variety. Players have raved about the multiple formations, from Fox lining up at tight end to receivers being in the backfield. Quarterback Jacory Harris, who connected with eight different receivers, said the team only showcased a portion of Whipple's deep playbook.
"He's got all type of formations, all different types of plays," receiver Travis Benjamin said. "...Last year they didn't give us the opportunity to spread ourselves like that."
The Hurricanes rolled up 476 yards and 38 points against FSU, but still weren't satisfied. Benjamin said the Hurricanes left about "three or four touchdowns" on the field. When I spoke with UM coach Randy Shannon, he said Whipple focused mostly on the mistakes in team meetings.
“As a staff, we always look at how we can do better at things,” Shannon said. “Coach Whip felt we could have done better, and I felt the same way.”
Despite not being in the team media guide, senior walk-on Alex Uribe will handle kickoffs Thursday night against Georgia Tech.
UM coach Randy Shannon said Uribe was the most consistent during practice.
"We've been practicing a lot, live competitions," Shannon said during the ACC teleconference. "Alex did a Uribe great job with hang time and putting the ball where it needed to be placed. I think that's the biggest thing, giving your kickoff team a chance."
Uribe only recently joined the team. He was a member last year, but was called when Matt Bosher struggled last week against Florida State.
I stated in a previous post that we should see short kickoffs from both kickers but it seems an upgrade has been found in the Canes side. I haven't personally seen him kick but anything is better than Bosher at this point. Might save us 10-20 yards of field position per kickoff.
Heres the latest on the OC Whipple:
Talk began the moment Mark Whipple was hired as UM's offensive coordinator in February.
There were whispers of how his offense would look like the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers. Or maybe the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles.
But here's the best label for this offense: 2009 Miami Hurricanes.
The reality is Whipple has combined all of his career experiences to form the UM offense.
Mark Whipple “A lot of people try to claim this is his old offense, or this is part of the Steelers or Eagles offense,” tackle Jason Fox said. “He told us from day one that this is our offense. I think he’s chose bits and pieces of things that have allowed him to be successful wherever he’s been and that’s allowed us to be successful.”
It's fitting Whipple is using a mixture because his offense features so much variety. Players have raved about the multiple formations, from Fox lining up at tight end to receivers being in the backfield. Quarterback Jacory Harris, who connected with eight different receivers, said the team only showcased a portion of Whipple's deep playbook.
"He's got all type of formations, all different types of plays," receiver Travis Benjamin said. "...Last year they didn't give us the opportunity to spread ourselves like that."
The Hurricanes rolled up 476 yards and 38 points against FSU, but still weren't satisfied. Benjamin said the Hurricanes left about "three or four touchdowns" on the field. When I spoke with UM coach Randy Shannon, he said Whipple focused mostly on the mistakes in team meetings.
“As a staff, we always look at how we can do better at things,” Shannon said. “Coach Whip felt we could have done better, and I felt the same way.”
