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2008 Miami Hurricanes

Written by Jimmy Boyd on June 20, 2008

Year after year we expect a lot and the 2005 Miami Hurricanes are looking to deliver on those lofty expectations. You don’t get a lot more talent than you will find on this team, but we rarely like betting on this team with our football picks because the spreads are so high. Remember in college football betting that betting on teams with small spreads will be a lot easier.

Miami will play their second season in the ACC since coming from the Big East in 2004. The ‘Canes always have plenty of talent, but they will have inexperienced starters at key positions this year. The Hurricanes return 15 starters from last year’s 9-3 team, but Miami fans will see new faces at quarterback, tailback, center, wide receiver, tight end, fullback, and cornerback this season. Defensively the team’s entire defensive line returns intact, their entire core of starting linebackers will still be staring down the opposition, and three of their elite defensive backs return to smother opposing receivers. Special teams will again be a strong point for the ‘Canes as they have a strong kicking game and one of the most athletically talented rosters in the nation.

The key for the Hurricanes in 2005 will be establishing regular, effective starters at the 7 key positions which they need to fill. There is no clear-cut leader of this team, which is something that has plagued Miami in the past because they lose so many of their 2nd and 3rd year players to the NFL Draft. Talent-wise this team is above the curve, but to contend for the ACC Conference title or the National Championship they will need to improve on team cohesion and leadership.

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