Miami game

[WoadBlue]

The good news for the UNC D is that King is injured and out. A healthy King running the ball would have exposed the absolutely poor fundamentals that mark the UNC D players. The one great requirement in stopping a running QB is fundamentally sound play: each player staying at home, staying in his lane.

The Miami D is like the UNC D in that it has a lot of undisciplined talent that needs an overlay of basic fundamentals. So the game may well come down to which OL sucks the most and which D makes the most mistakes.

 

[NBBears20124ACHAMPS]

The good news for the UNC D is that King is injured and out. A healthy King running the ball would have exposed the absolutely poor fundamentals that mark the UNC D players. The one great requirement in stopping a running QB is fundamentally sound play: each player staying at home, staying in his lane.

The Miami D is like the UNC D in that it has a lot of undisciplined talent that needs an overlay of basic fundamentals. So the game may well come down to which OL sucks the most and which D makes the most mistakes.

The starting QB for Miami on Saturday is also a runner.

 

[WoadBlue]

The starting QB for Miami on Saturday is also a runner.

Van Dyke is not as fast and quick as a healthy King, nor does he have the same level of deceptive moves. King has the open field moves, and thigh strength, to go along with speed that would make him an ideal WR to break big on every catch.

 

[WoadBlue]

Will Diaz be coaching to save his job this week? I don't mean that I think he could be fired this week with a Loss, but that for Miami to reach at least 7 wins probably requires a win over UNC. And Miami boosters who already want Diaz replaced will use a loss to UNC after FSU beat UNC as almost all the proof they need.

 

[NBBears20124ACHAMPS]

Van Dyke is not as fast and quick as a healthy King, nor does he have the same level of deceptive moves. King has the open field moves, and thigh strength, to go along with speed that would make him an ideal WR to break big on every catch.

Regardless, he's still a runner that can give this defense problems. Also, King hasn't shown he has all those deceptive moves, thigh strength etc since the injury last year.

 

[blazers]

The starting QB for Miami on Saturday is also a runner.

I'm sure we'll hear about a lack of film on this guy after he puts up career nums.

 

[strummingram]

7 point favorites against Miami

 

[tarheel0910]

7 point favorites against Miami

Vegas just can't help themselves.

 

[HeelFan58]

I have no expectations for this game. Whatever happens.......

 

[TarHeelMark]

7 point favorites against Miami

Im sure it's all about getting some money on the canes,, but that is Ludicrous

 

[strummingram]

Im sure it's all about getting some money on the canes,, but that is Ludicrous

7.5 Now

 

[TarHeelMark]

7.5 Now

I'm not a gambler, but that's tempting. I have no faith in the Heels even winning... much less covering.

 

[strummingram]

I'm not a gambler, but that's tempting. I have no faith in the Heels even winning... much less covering.

This is win week.

 

[strummingram]

I'm actually more curious about the fan turn out at the game.

 

[tarheel0910]

I'm actually more curious about the fan turn out at the game.

I'd be surprised if it was over half full.

 

[WoadBlue]

I have no expectations for this game. Whatever happens.......

Right. UNC could win by 21, or UNC could lose by 17. From all that we've seen, each outcome is equally possible. As is a 3-OT contest in which at times each team looks brilliant and at other times each team looks like a bottom dweller in the SoCon.

Miami is as erratic, and as questionably coached, as UNC. Miami also has a large amount of largely wasted talent.

 

[WoadBlue]

I'd be surprised if it was over half full.

Various 'experts' are either outright asserting or at least hinting the same thing. The degree to which that comes to pass is the degree to which the sheen of bubbly optimism over the hiring of Mack has begun to evaporate quickly among average fans.

 

[WoadBlue]

This is win week.

If the 'Up and Down' pattern is consistent, then you are right. But are you willing to bet that the UNC inconsistency will remain steadily consistent?

 

[blazers]

Lots of recruits at this one... hope fans show up.

Miami seems to be self-inflicting, but so do we. My inner almanac says UNC wins by 3, but gut says this is a coin-flip with there being a 2 td difference at the end.

 

[tarheel0910]

Lots of recruits at this one... hope fans show up.

Miami seems to be self-inflicting, but so do we. My inner almanac says UNC wins by 3, but gut says this is a coin-flip with there being a 2 td difference at the end.

They didn't even show up for duke. They aren't showing up for this trainwreck. They shouldn't be expected to either.

 

[Realfreedom]

They shouldn't be expected to either.

Disagree, respectfully with this comment. Recruits pay attention to fan loyalty and attendance is a big part of that. Like it or not, fans play a part in recruiting.

 

[tarheel0910]

Disagree, respectfully with this comment. Recruits pay attention to fan loyalty and attendance is a big part of that. Like it or not, fans play a part in recruiting.

All fan bases do it. Showing up to a game has nothing to do with fan loyalty. And attendance at games barely registers for recruits. On field performance, relationship with coaches/teammates, opportunity to play, brand and about 100 other things are more important.