Feels SO good to be blogging again!
It's been a while. In the interest of explanation--- I just moved and have been without high speed for a week.
The Canes have been without Jacory Harris for a week--- and looked good.
So, should the U stick with Stephen Morris (not pictured)?
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Here's what pissed me off watching Saturday's game.
Mark Whipple made a reasonable gameplan.
He used the running game extensively, and simplified the playbook to reasonable/makeable passing plays for the true Freshman.
And shockingly--- Miami looked more efficient.
Why didn't Whipple do that sooner?
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The old--- chuck it 30 yards downfield and hope the receiver makes a play-- philosophy, needs to go.
Miami's play-makers are talented (specifically Leonard Hankerson and Travis Benjamin)... But they're not Andre Johnson and Santana Moss.
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When Jacory stops seeing stars, I'm not sure if I want Morris or I want Harris.
I do know I want this version of Whipple.
I want the guy who doesn't try to get too cute for his own good.
I want the guy who uses his rushing attack.
I want the guy who doesn't encourage his QB to throw into triple-coverage.
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Now to the Randy Shannon issue.
During games I ask myself the following question: Do the Hurricanes look like a well-coached team?
When they burn all three timeouts in the 3rd quarter--- is that the trait of a well-coached team?
When they consistently have CRUCIAL penalties against them and constantly shoot themselves in the foot--- is that a well-coached team?
When the alleged talent level isn't close to the performance on the field--- is it a well-coached team?
You don't need to go much deeper than that.
All the staying-out-of-trouble stuff and the academic stuff are great.
That is, if your name is Donna Shalala.
But when you have an empty student section--- and a demoralized fan base--- it's hard to defend Randy.
At least the freshman QB looked good.
