THE KARMA CANES, remember 2002 Buckeyes?

Yes, WE THE CANES were favored by 12.5 to beat you in the national championship game and we all know how that ended.  So before you get carried away and tell me how Miami is going to get killed, remember we had 26 NFL players and Ohio State covered and won outright with fucking Maurice Clarett.  Anything is possible and now lets break this thing down...

QB---This has to be slight edge OSU.  So many people have different opinions on Jacory and Terrelle, from love to hate, most people agree both can be hot and cold and have not shown their true potential but I will give the edge to Pryor for winning the bowl game last year.  Both qbs need to limit turnovers, I can tell you Miami will likely be running a Charlie Ward type no huddle which could give a slight edge to Jacory.

RB---Slight Miami edge here, dont blame me that several people put Damien Berry on their Heisman watch list.  We all know the running back edge is almost worthless without an edge an OLINE, but the Canes have more NFL talent in the backfield.  I think this game comes down more to the qbs than rbs anyway.

OLINE---advantage OSU.  Phil Steele cites 93 career starts back this year, which is huge for oline success.  Phil ranks this unit 3rd in the country, which is obviously outstanding.  Miami will either win or lose this game based on this unit, senior Orlando Franklin is being touted as a 2nd round pick.  If Jacory has no time the Canes will get killed, no huddle should help but if OSU is smart they will be running all night long.

DLINE---obviously we cant discuss Oline without mentioning dline, in which the Canes have a big advantage.  Steele ranks the Canes unit 3rd in the country, while OSU is at #17.  Any Canes fan can tell you this is the strength of this team, so the pressure on Pryor will be there.  Canes have a nasty rotation of about 8 guys who should always be fresh.  Pryor is in big trouble if he holds that ball like he did at Purdue.  Miami DLINE vs OSU OLINE is the key matchup to the whole game.

WRS---Advantage Miami, Steele has Canes ranked at #8 and OSU at #22.  Miami is very deep at this position, will it matter if Buckeyes get pressure?  Thats the issue, but again look for the no-huddle offense to neutralize OSU ability to change plays and reads, you can guarantee Miami will have a few big plays to the 6'3 and 6'4 receivers they boast, Hankerson, Byrd and Johnson.

LBS---Advantage OSU, #5 rankings vs Canes at #12.  We all know the Buckeyes are always solid up the middle, this should help the dline get more pressure and neutralize Canes tight end play, which is very inexperienced.  Canes LBS will have their hands full shadowing Pryor, I imagine Sean Spence will be shadowing him all day and if Pryor runs wild, Canes lose.  Simple as that.  Miami knows this and should contain forcing Pryor to throw.

DBS---Advantage OSU, #6 ranking vs Canes at #11.  Again a close one here, but the WR edge Miami has should eliminate this advantage.  Both teams have solid defenses, Canes have the only pre-season all american DB in Brandon Harris who is the Canes anchor back there.  Dont really think DBS will be deciding this game.

Special Teams---Advantage Canes, #26 ranking vs OSU at #35.  Coach Shannon has depth on kickoff teams for the first time in 6 years and Canes have a kicker on the Groza list.  Special teams always nice to have but they wont be protecting Jacory against the blitz.

Intangibles/Gambling Gods---favors MIAMI.  OSU took Miami's NC on a blown call, the Canes alumni are all over the current players asses to win this game, nobody giving Miami a shot, no pressure to win because all Randy wants to do is win the ACC, this is a freebie for the Canes and they generally get up for big games, especially early in the year.  Karma's a bitch OSU get ready for payback.

10 point spread??  Thanks Vegas, I made sure to lock that one in early in the week, its not like this game is being played in November, I think its tough to cap but the points are worth taking when two teams who appear to have great athletes on both sides are competing.  You have two great qbs, only question is which one is more comfortable and has more time.  I think Miami gets more pressure than OSU and I dont think Pryor is going to like it.  This spread is based on Miami losing to Wisky when Jacory had a broken thumb and the Canes season was well over.  Miami plays up to big games, and down to small ones, there is no question about that one.  I think Jacory and the Canes keep it close running the no-huddle most of the night and forcing some fumbles on defense.  Good luck to all     

Yes, WE THE CANES were favored by 12.5 to beat you in the national championship game and we all know how that ended.  So before you get carried away and tell me how Miami is going to get killed, remember we had 26 NFL players and Ohio State covered and won outright with fucking Maurice Clarett.  Anything is possible and now lets break this thing down...

QB---This has to be slight edge OSU.  So many people have different opinions on Jacory and Terrelle, from love to hate, most people agree both can be hot and cold and have not shown their true potential but I will give the edge to Pryor for winning the bowl game last year.  Both qbs need to limit turnovers, I can tell you Miami will likely be running a Charlie Ward type no huddle which could give a slight edge to Jacory.

RB---Slight Miami edge here, dont blame me that several people put Damien Berry on their Heisman watch list.  We all know the running back edge is almost worthless without an edge an OLINE, but the Canes have more NFL talent in the backfield.  I think this game comes down more to the qbs than rbs anyway.

OLINE---advantage OSU.  Phil Steele cites 93 career starts back this year, which is huge for oline success.  Phil ranks this unit 3rd in the country, which is obviously outstanding.  Miami will either win or lose this game based on this unit, senior Orlando Franklin is being touted as a 2nd round pick.  If Jacory has no time the Canes will get killed, no huddle should help but if OSU is smart they will be running all night long.

DLINE---obviously we cant discuss Oline without mentioning dline, in which the Canes have a big advantage.  Steele ranks the Canes unit 3rd in the country, while OSU is at #17.  Any Canes fan can tell you this is the strength of this team, so the pressure on Pryor will be there.  Canes have a nasty rotation of about 8 guys who should always be fresh.  Pryor is in big trouble if he holds that ball like he did at Purdue.  Miami DLINE vs OSU OLINE is the key matchup to the whole game.

WRS---Advantage Miami, Steele has Canes ranked at #8 and OSU at #22.  Miami is very deep at this position, will it matter if Buckeyes get pressure?  Thats the issue, but again look for the no-huddle offense to neutralize OSU ability to change plays and reads, you can guarantee Miami will have a few big plays to the 6'3 and 6'4 receivers they boast, Hankerson, Byrd and Johnson.

LBS---Advantage OSU, #5 rankings vs Canes at #12.  We all know the Buckeyes are always solid up the middle, this should help the dline get more pressure and neutralize Canes tight end play, which is very inexperienced.  Canes LBS will have their hands full shadowing Pryor, I imagine Sean Spence will be shadowing him all day and if Pryor runs wild, Canes lose.  Simple as that.  Miami knows this and should contain forcing Pryor to throw.

DBS---Advantage OSU, #6 ranking vs Canes at #11.  Again a close one here, but the WR edge Miami has should eliminate this advantage.  Both teams have solid defenses, Canes have the only pre-season all american DB in Brandon Harris who is the Canes anchor back there.  Dont really think DBS will be deciding this game.

Special Teams---Advantage Canes, #26 ranking vs OSU at #35.  Coach Shannon has depth on kickoff teams for the first time in 6 years and Canes have a kicker on the Groza list.  Special teams always nice to have but they wont be protecting Jacory against the blitz.

Intangibles/Gambling Gods---favors MIAMI.  OSU took Miami's NC on a blown call, the Canes alumni are all over the current players asses to win this game, nobody giving Miami a shot, no pressure to win because all Randy wants to do is win the ACC, this is a freebie for the Canes and they generally get up for big games, especially early in the year.  Karma's a bitch OSU get ready for payback.

10 point spread??  Thanks Vegas, I made sure to lock that one in early in the week, its not like this game is being played in November, I think its tough to cap but the points are worth taking when two teams who appear to have great athletes on both sides are competing.  You have two great qbs, only question is which one is more comfortable and has more time.  I think Miami gets more pressure than OSU and I dont think Pryor is going to like it.  This spread is based on Miami losing to Wisky when Jacory had a broken thumb and the Canes season was well over.  Miami plays up to big games, and down to small ones, there is no question about that one.  I think Jacory and the Canes keep it close running the no-huddle most of the night and forcing some fumbles on defense.  Good luck to all     

Veech -

Im telling you, the difference in Miami is coaching.

Im  too tired to type it all out - but how do they not go for 2 when they score a TD when they are down by 19 with 12 mins left?  I doubt it ever crossed Shannons mind to go for 2 and be down by 11.

Add to it that they just cant find ways to use talent and put talent in the best possible position to excel - I cant trust this coaching staff!!!!