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Miami Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds

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2010 Record: 7-6 ACC Record: 5-3 (2nd, Coastal) 2011 Returning Starters: 12; 5 offense, 7 defense

Coach: Al Golden, First Season

Offensive Coordinators: Jedd Fisch Defensive Coordinators: Mark D’Onofrio

2011 Miami Players to Watch: RB Lamar Miller, OT Seantrel Henderson, OT Malcolm Bunche, OG Brandon Washington, DE Olivier Vemon, DT Marcus Forston, OLB Sean Spence, S Ray-Ray Armstrong

2011 Miami Strengths:
Miller’s long bursts in the spring reminded fans of Edgerrin James, Clinton Portis, WIllis McGahee and Frank Gore. Bunche’s maturation makes a solid offensive line even better. The defensive line has potential stars, such as Vemon, Forston and DE Adewale Ojomo.

2011 Miami Weaknesses:
Harris and Morris continue to mix moments of brilliance with head-scratching interceptions. They do need help from their underachieving wide receivers to make plays or at least break up interceptions. Coaches have concems with the secondary and more depth is needed at defensive line and linebacker.

2011 Miami Offense:

As a sophomore in 2009, Jacory Harris was considered a Heisman Trophy candidate and a sure bet as the next star at Quarterback U. But Harris isn’t even certain of being a starter after a woeful junior season marred by injuries and interceptions. Pushing Harris for the starting job is Stephen Morris, who started the last four regular-season games after Harris sustained a concussion. Morris was only 2–2 in his starts but impressed with his poise, arm strength and athletic ability. Lamar Miller and Storm Johnson might be the two fastest tailbacks in the ACC and are expected to provide the long-distance capability lacking in the team’s running game in recent years. But they both may take a back seat to Mike James, a tough and smart runner who has the edge in experience. Receivers LaRon Byrd and Travis Benjamin have unique physical talent, but their contributions haven’t always matched their skills because of dropped passes and mental gaffes. Offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch plans to use a scheme primarily employing two tight ends. Blake Ayles, a USC transfer who will be eligible immediately, is the biggest and most experienced among a half-dozen tight ends fighting for playing time. The offensive line, which returns four starters, is the team’s strongest position group.

2011 Miami Defense:

More question marks than sure things on this side of the ball. The interior of the defensive line could be a big worry. Tackle Marcus Forston is a talent who’s fallen far short of his potential because of injuries. The end positions look like a strength with Adewale Ojomo and Olivier Vernon, who combined for 11 sacks last year and could push that number up around 20 this season. Outside linebacker Sean Spence is the best player Miami will put on the field. Bulked up to 224 pounds, Spence is a ferocious hitter who does most of his damage behind the line of scrimmage. He could move to the middle if neither Jordan Futch nor Jimmy Gaines proves capable. Both cornerbacks will be first-time starters at the position. Brandon McGee is fast and quick but has struggled in limited duty. The other starter figures to be JoJo Nicolas, who moved to corner from safety during spring practice. The starting safeties are set with Vaughn Telemaque and Ray-Ray Armstrong, a ferocious hitter. But, like every other position on defense, safety depth is virtually nonexistent.

2011 Miami Special Teams:

The loss of punter/kicker Matt Bosher is huge. Benjamin returned a punt for a touchdown last season. Miller brought back a kickoff for a score.

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2011 Miami Predictions:

Al Golden inherits a team with a solid talent base that has the capacity, if everything goes right, to contend for the school’s first ACC Coastal Division title. But there are also many challenges awaiting the Hurricanes’ new coach. Foremost among them is ridding his new team of its penchant for undisciplined, boneheaded mistakes. Last season, Miami ranked near the bottom nationally in both penalties and turnovers. Golden is also tasked with finding a starting quarterback, creating depth on a depleted defense and re-energizing a fanbase that lost patience with the team’s bumbling ways. The schedule which includes trips to FSU, Virginia Tech and North Carolina won’t be Golden’s friend, either.

2011 Miami Betting Odds:

Miami Current odds to win a National Championship: +6000

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