\u201cThe U\u201d was once a proud, self-proclaimed football factory perennially among the country\u2019s elite. Much like Miami\u2019s in-state rival Florida State, history hasn\u2019t been so kind in recent years. <\/p>\n
ACC 2011-12 Football Previews: Miami Hurricanes<\/strong> The Randy Shannon Experiment (Miami\u2019s former head coach) failed rather miserably, despite his ability to entice local Miami-area talent to stay home.<\/p>\n In steps Golden, the former Temple head man who turned around the pathetic Temple program in Philadelphia. He has a challenge, yet a reasonably attainable one considering that the Hurricanes still attract NFL-caliber size and skill. <\/p>\n Miami had only an OK recruiting haul in 2011, but the past couple of years have seen the cupboards well stocked for Golden to attempt a quick fix for an impatient fan base in the ACC.<\/p>\n The \u2019Canes field an excellent offensive line. The unit is led by an All-American candidate at guard in junior Brandon Washington, but all the starters have NFL-style size and athleticism. Also look out for massive (6\u201d8, 345 lbs!) and nimble sophomore RT Seantrel Henderson, a top recruit who was originally at USC. <\/p>\n On the topic of Southern Cal, TE Blake Ayles transfers from the Trojans and is eligible to play immediately. He should be a slick weapon for the offense.<\/p>\n Miami lost a couple defensive starters, but the returning talent is still extensive. <\/p>\n Defensive end Olivier Vernon and DT Marcus Forston are great in the front four, LB Sean Spence is a missile and the secondary is big and fast with the likes of safeties Ray-Ray Armstrong and Vaughn Telemaque.<\/p>\n Quarterback Jacory Harris returns for his senior season, but he was plagued by injuries in 2010 and did not have a good year. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n He threw for less than 2,000 yards, only a 55% completion rate and threw more INTs (16) than TDs (15). <\/p>\n He must stay on the field and step up his game for Miami to be really dangerous.<\/p>\n On the special teams unit, both freshman K Matt Goudis and JUCO transfer P Dalton Botts will be new starters. Last year\u2019s K Matt Bosher was a sixth-round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons, so that\u2019s a talented shoe to fill.<\/p>\n Al Golden is an intense guy and a good coach. He turned around a really bad Temple Owls football program and he should be able to take a group of perhaps somewhat self-entitled players and get them performing to their capabilities. <\/p>\n The bad news is that Miami has a very tough sked this season, travelling to Virginia Tech, UNC and hated Florida State while drawing Ohio State in non-conference play. If that weren\u2019t enough, Miami opens the year at Maryland and draws a USF squad the Hurricanes lost to in 2010.<\/p>\n \u201cThe U\u201d is blessed with talented playmakers and should be much better, especially if Harris can rebound and the O-line can play anything like they look on paper. <\/p>\n Look for Golden to light a fire in Coral Gables and for the Hurricanes to begin the ascent back to ACC heavyweight status.<\/p>\n 9\/5\/11\t 8:00 PM ET\t @MD NCAA football preview guide for the 2011 Miami Hurricanes NCAAF betting season. 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\nCoach: <\/strong>Al Golden
\n2010 Record: <\/strong>7-6
\nMiami-Fl Gambling Odds from Sportsbook.com to win BCS: +6000<\/strong>
\nMiami Team Page – Players Stats – Roster – 2011 Schedule –><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nTeam Strengths<\/h3>\n
Team Weaknesses<\/h3>\n
2011-12 Miami Hurricanes Football Prediction: 9-4<\/h3>\n
2011 Miami Hurricanes Schedule<\/h3>\n
\n9\/17\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\tOHIST
\n9\/24\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\tKANST
\n10\/1\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\t BCOOK
\n10\/8\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\t @VATCH
\n10\/15\/11 12:00 PM ET\t @NCAR
\n10\/22\/11 12:00 PM ET\tGATCH
\n10\/27\/11 8:00 PM ET\tVIRG
\n11\/5\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\tDUKE
\n11\/12\/11 12:00 PM ET\t @FSU
\n11\/19\/11 12:00 PM ET\t @SOFLA
\n11\/25\/11 3:30 PM ET\tBCOLL<\/p>\nClick here to check out MORE 2011 college football previews for the 2011-2012 NCAA Football Season!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"