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re: Will Miami contend again next year?
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:21 am to The Third Leg
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:21 am to The Third Leg
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Lol. The Big ten had 8 teams that won 9 games or more and they went a combined 10-5 in the post season. I wouldn’t say that’s 1-3 up top with everyone else struggling.
Great, the SEC had 7 teams win 10 games. It doesn't mean that there wasn't a vast difference between the few at the top and the rest of the field. There was a massive drop-off from between the quality of Oregon in third place and Michigan in 4th. Opt out riddled teams don't mean much in the non-playoff post season anymore.
Now, the Big10 has 7 or 8 teams with deep pockets and like I said, that will be a huge advantage for them going forward.
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:29 am to Muahahaha
Miami will be a yearly contender with fsu in shambles, UF dead, and the NIL they have
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:49 am to RolltidePA
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Great, the SEC had 7 teams win 10 games. It doesn't mean that there wasn't a vast difference between the few at the top and the rest of the field.
You said these leagues have 1-3 teams up top and everyone else struggles. 8-4 Iowa lost to Indiana and Oregon by a combined 7 points. Games decided on last plays. Same Iowa team that physically manhandled 10 win Vandy and led by 2 scores most of the way.
USC is loaded with talent but can’t find a DC to save their arse or they’d have been a playoff team.
Not being a true national title contender =/= struggling. These are leagues loaded with really good teams capable of beating almost anyone, no matter how hard you wanna try to discredit them.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:56 am to The Third Leg
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4 Iowa lost to Indiana and Oregon by a combined 7 points. Games decided on last plays. Same Iowa team that physically manhandled 10 win Vandy and led by 2 scores most of the way.
Nothing says contender like moral victories
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:58 am to The Third Leg
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Not being a true national title contender =/= struggling. These are leagues loaded with really good teams capable of beating almost anyone, no matter how hard you wanna try to discredit them.
Sorry, I come from the entitled Alabama perspective, where if you aren't contending for a title you're struggling. I see this years version of Alabama as a near catastrophe. Your perspective is clearly different.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:01 pm to RebelTheBear
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They're losing a top 10 pick at offensive tackle and a top 10 pick at defensive end. Both of those guys could realistically end up going top 5.
Another defensive end Mesidor is now supposed to be a first round pick as well. Last several games he was the most dominant defensive player.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:06 pm to holdmuh keystonelite
quote:Miami has been loading up for years, they are not rebuilding they are reloading.
Another defensive end Mesidor is now supposed to be a first round pick as well. Last several games he was the most dominant defensive player.
The U is officially back.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:06 pm to holdmuh keystonelite
People talk about Indiana being old, but Miami's starting lineup is just as old.
I think Mensah is a slight step up at QB, but they will be replacing a bunch of really good and experienced impact players on both lines.
I think Mensah is a slight step up at QB, but they will be replacing a bunch of really good and experienced impact players on both lines.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:11 pm to Hoops
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Nothing says contender like moral victories
Who said they were contenders, bird brain? I’m saying they’re not all struggling. According to this thread, top 20 teams with one score losses to national champions and semifinalists are struggling.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:13 pm to theCAW
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Miami has been loading up for years, they are not rebuilding they are reloading.
The U is officially back.
I don't think there will be any sort of continuum with teams as we had before. I don't see Miami going away, at least not while they are deeply committed, but having to rework rosters on a yearly basis means that getting the formula right year after year is nearly impossible. Back as in regular playoff contention, sure. But not back like 80's and late 90's / early 2000's era dominance.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:14 pm to RolltidePA
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Sorry, I come from the entitled Alabama perspective, where if you aren't contending for a title you're struggling. I see this years version of Alabama as a near catastrophe. Your perspective is clearly different.
Alabama and Ohio State about the only programs in the country that should feel that way. Few programs are capable of 0-1 loss title runs year in and year out.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:20 pm to Muahahaha
Depends on the quality of players they buy.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:22 pm to Muahahaha
With Mensah at QB they’ll definitely be favorites to win their first ACC championship. Although they’ve been favored many times in the past.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 4:35 pm to The Third Leg
Struggling to compete for championships not struggling to get bowl eligible
Posted on 1/21/26 at 6:19 pm to Hoops
Miami is one of many teams who will be contending in the ACC. It’s wide open. Miami got hot at the right time but that does nothing for next year. Cristobal finds ways to lose games. They are losing a lot of good players and Mensah is not a savior.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 6:34 pm to WG_Dawg
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lol kentucky might could contend for the ACC
What a typical, dumb SEC comment.
Louisville, who ended up playing Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl, beat Kentucky 41-0 playing nothing but backups.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 7:18 pm to Hoops
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Struggling to compete for championships not struggling to get bowl eligible
You got it retard. 9 win teams in the top 25 struggle mightily.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 7:55 pm to The Third Leg
Pretty quick to insult someone for pointing out Iowa is no closer to winning a NC than Rutgers lmao
Posted on 1/21/26 at 7:57 pm to Hoops
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Pretty quick to insult someone for pointing out Iowa is no closer to winning a NC than Rutgers lmao
Sure thing, phag
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:15 pm to Muahahaha
no
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