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Miami at Florida St.
Play on Miami minus the points
FSU has only lost one ACC home game EVER (51-1 SU). That is definitely not an easy stat to lay points to. Young QB Weatherford has emerged to win the QB job in camp, and that may be a good thing as QB Lee really struggled in early scrimmages. Must note that Bowden did give Weatherford some confidence by playing him against the second team, however. Miami under HC Coker has beaten FSU 6 straight times, (6-1 $ last 7) and their coaching staff really sells out for these instate battles as they have have not lost to the Seminoles or Gators in 10 straight contests (8-2$). Canes also will be breaking in a new QB, in a very hostile environment nonetheless. But Kyle Wright has received rave reviews this fall, and he has been on campus for 5 semsters already, giving him a leg up on Weatherford.
When this line first came out back in the summer, FSU was a small favorite. However, the Noles suffered some of their usual academic issues as they lost their best DT and NFL prospect, Dickson to grade troubles. They then lost their best DB Cromartie to a torn ACL. Both players were among the country's best, and although HC Bowden somehow keeps LB Nicholson in the lineup despite some legal troubles (no suspension at all, Bobby?), the FSU defense has definitely taken a hit. Miami is superior on both lines, and although the last two affairs have come down to the wire on the scoreboard, Miami has held a 739-367 yardage in those two games. In fact, the Noles have only rushed for 228 yds. TOTAL in the last 3 matchups with the Canes. That is a combination of line play, and the problems that OC Bowden has in his matchup with the Miami defense. UM defense returns 14 of its top 15 tacklers from last year, so definitely do not see things being any easier for the Noles Labor Day night.
For the first time in a number of years, FSU actually lost a lot more in the draft then Miami did. When you add in the tumultuous offseason, this team definitely is not as good as last year’s. Conversely, Miami looks to be much improved, as they did not suffer their normal draft losses, and they get a lot of injured players back from last season. This staff and these players KNOW they can beat their rival, as opposed to FSU HOPING that they can beat Miami. If Wright can keep his cool under the chopping and chanting of Doak, expect a business like, winning effort from the better team. My interest will especially be peeked if home doggers, middlers, and overreaction to Weatherford’s gaudy scrimmage stats brings this line back down off of key number 3. Either way, Miami is my recommendation.
Play on Miami minus the points
FSU has only lost one ACC home game EVER (51-1 SU). That is definitely not an easy stat to lay points to. Young QB Weatherford has emerged to win the QB job in camp, and that may be a good thing as QB Lee really struggled in early scrimmages. Must note that Bowden did give Weatherford some confidence by playing him against the second team, however. Miami under HC Coker has beaten FSU 6 straight times, (6-1 $ last 7) and their coaching staff really sells out for these instate battles as they have have not lost to the Seminoles or Gators in 10 straight contests (8-2$). Canes also will be breaking in a new QB, in a very hostile environment nonetheless. But Kyle Wright has received rave reviews this fall, and he has been on campus for 5 semsters already, giving him a leg up on Weatherford.
When this line first came out back in the summer, FSU was a small favorite. However, the Noles suffered some of their usual academic issues as they lost their best DT and NFL prospect, Dickson to grade troubles. They then lost their best DB Cromartie to a torn ACL. Both players were among the country's best, and although HC Bowden somehow keeps LB Nicholson in the lineup despite some legal troubles (no suspension at all, Bobby?), the FSU defense has definitely taken a hit. Miami is superior on both lines, and although the last two affairs have come down to the wire on the scoreboard, Miami has held a 739-367 yardage in those two games. In fact, the Noles have only rushed for 228 yds. TOTAL in the last 3 matchups with the Canes. That is a combination of line play, and the problems that OC Bowden has in his matchup with the Miami defense. UM defense returns 14 of its top 15 tacklers from last year, so definitely do not see things being any easier for the Noles Labor Day night.
For the first time in a number of years, FSU actually lost a lot more in the draft then Miami did. When you add in the tumultuous offseason, this team definitely is not as good as last year’s. Conversely, Miami looks to be much improved, as they did not suffer their normal draft losses, and they get a lot of injured players back from last season. This staff and these players KNOW they can beat their rival, as opposed to FSU HOPING that they can beat Miami. If Wright can keep his cool under the chopping and chanting of Doak, expect a business like, winning effort from the better team. My interest will especially be peeked if home doggers, middlers, and overreaction to Weatherford’s gaudy scrimmage stats brings this line back down off of key number 3. Either way, Miami is my recommendation.
