The Miami Hurricanes are coming off of a disappointing 7-6 campaign which included a 33-17 New Year's Eve loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sun Bowl, losses to Florida State and Virginia Tech, and the regular season finale loss to USF, costing Randy Shannon his job hours after the game was over.
The Hurricanes, reeling since the 2000-2002 dynasty crumbled, tabbed former Temple coach Al Golden to try and revive the struggling program, which hasn't won an ACC division title, much less competed for a conference championship as envisioned when the 'Canes joined the conference in 2004. Much has been made of the fact that the Hurricanes are on the way back up after impressive opening stretches, but they have faded down the stretch as Virginia Tech has been the obstacle to the 'Canes finally hoisting a championship banner in Coral Gables, FL.
The core of players is strong and talented. Senior QB Jacory Harris returns and he is backed up by Stephen Morris and former Michigan QB Tate Forcier. The other skill positions are stocked, led by WR Aldarius Johnson as he takes over the group after seeing WR Leonard Hankerson graduate.
The defense is led by five-star former USC commit Seantrel Henderson as they also have some blue chip defensive ends coming in the first recruiting class by Coach Golden. Led by returning starters Ray-Ray Armstrong and Sean Spence, the goal is to get more pressure on opposing QB's as the Hurricanes have let the likes of Tyrod Taylor, Terrelle Pryor and Christian Ponder beat them with their legs in the past.
The Hurricanes' 2011 schedule starts with ACC opponent Maryland. Then they get into yet another rematch with the Ohio State Buckeyes and continue their ACC schedule with contests against Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Georgia Tech. The schedule looks to be favorable for Miami to finallty contend with Virginia Tech and the other ACC powers to finally win a long-chased conference championship.
John Madden Petr Kalus Colton Gilies Justin Falk Robbie Eal Joe Callahan
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