Miami vs. Pitt Recap

Hello All,

Ok, so there is no way I can write about Saturday's slate of games. Let's just say there was some late morning beer action. And some afternoon beer action. And some Evening beer action. And some late night beer action.

Anyway, here is the cliff notes version of what I think we found out in the Pitt game:

-The 'Canes offense is the only thing that can stop the 'Canes offense.

-Jacory has terrible luck. He threw essentially two bad passes all game and they both got picked. Not only that, Pitt's safeties made very athletic plays on both.

-Joel Figueroa is not a starting caliber right tackle.

-The receiver crew is as good as we thought, but the tight ends are probably worse.

- Damien Berry can and will be a plowhorse.

- The offensive line in general is solid.

-The defense, without getting too elaborate, is one of the top 5 in the nation when they are playing well.

-Pitt is not as bad as people are claiming now that the game is over. That was a talented team playing at home on national tv. They might not be an elite contender, but they certainly are no slouch (Georgia on the other hand...).

- Sean Spence is a baaaaaadddddd man.

- The Santa Ana winds SUCK. Like living in a hair dryer. Oh, wait, that was not during the game? I digress.

-Wisconsin really cleans up well against the Girl Scouts Association of America non-conference schedule they play...again, I digress.

-Florida went a full week without getting a player arrested!...I swear, last time.

All in all, it was a great win for this 'Canes team that should get things back on track. I thought the offense essentially sleep-walked through the first half of the game and we still were able to win by four touchdowns. As I have said, I think Jacory's interceptions are a combo of bad luck, trying to do too much, receivers not being physical enough and just plain bad throws. I think they will go down as time goes along. However, here's the thing: if the defense plays like that all game and Miami can maintain good position in the field position battle, Jacory can throw two picks a game and the 'Canes will win out.

Clemson will be a tough one on the road before we get back home. However, there is nothing about this team that makes me believe we can not stop a team that relies on its running backs to win. As evidenced in the Pitt game, featuring two elite-level runners for the opposition, Miami plays downhill against the run. Barring total self-destruction, Miami is definitely a force to be reckoned with again.

Always guard the inbound passer.