After countless losses in big games
over the last few seasons the University of Miami scored its 1st
signature win for the first time in a long time with a 21-16 win over
rival #12 ranked Florida Gators. The win caught many people by
surprise but Miami earned today's victory. Despite the Gators earning
413 yards to Miami's 212 yards the canes still managed to pick up the
win to move to 2-0 on the season.
The defense a huge factor in the win
today for Miami, forcing 5 turnovers and putting pressure on gator QB
Jeff Driskell all day long. Led by linebacker Denzel Perryman they
forced 3 fumbles and intercepted all day playing with UM swagger that
so many have been waiting to see for years. What was once a weakness
for the Canes is now a strength that ultimately led them to pick up a
signature win over the Gators.
As great as the defense was the offense
was really inefficient. Had the defense not played up to its
potential the result of this game would have been different. They put
themselves in way to many 3rd and long situations and
going 1-11 on 3rd down conversions was a result of that.
Duke Johnson averaged less than 3 yards per carry today and could not
establish any type of run game today. As great as the win is for the
program lots of things must be straightened out moving forward.
So with the big win over Florida the
question of “Is Miami Back”? Will certainly be asked and to
answer it I would have to say its a step in the right direction but
this program has along way to go if they want to be considered
“back”. This program is about National Championships and until
“The U” can prove that they can compete consistently for elite
status in College Football they won't officially be back.
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