2009 NCAA - Miami (Fla.)
The Hurricanes will once again trot out a very youthful team in 2009. That could prove to be the ultimate demise for third-year coach Randy Shannon, who is 12-13. Shannon, a Miami product, has recruited well, but his success on the sideline as the head coach has not followed yet, and many in south Florida are getting restless. The Canes will also have new coordinators on BOTH sides of the ball, which could further hinder their progress. Without question, Miami faces the toughest four-game stretch to start the season (at Florida State, vs. Georgia Tech, at Virginia Tech, vs. Oklahoma) in America, which won't help. The new defensive coordinator will have to figure out how to get the DB's back to Miami standards; they only had FOUR interceptions all of last season.
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On the positive side, Miami won five straight to get to 7-3 last season. Shannon fired Patrick Nix from his OC spot to bring in well-regarded, aggressive Mark Whipple from the NFL ranks. Whipple's job is to continue developing sophomore QB Jacory Harris, who has worlds of potential. Whipple's patience might be tested, because the RB's and O-Line figure to be Miami's strength on offense. |
| ASK the bookie? - Miami will struggle to get to .500 if its confidence is shaken and battered from that meat-grinder September. Here's hoping Shannon gets a chance to turn things around, as he's recruited hard and scheduled fearlessly. The Canes might not even be favored until an Oct. 17 trip to Central Florida, and that's no guarantee. |
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