[Lefty Noob]

Interesting tidbit from SI.com's Stewart Mandel about the Hurricane offense.

It's typical for a team's defense to be ahead of its offense in the spring -- particularly when the defense is as dominant as Miami's. However, the degree of offensive ineptitude during the Hurricanes' spring game Saturday was downright troubling, particularly in light of last season's struggles. QBs Kyle Wright and Kirby Freeman combined for just 77 passing yards, and the running backs netted about three yards a carry. There were 11 three-and-outs, and no pass play went for longer than nine yards.

When I talked with 'Canes coach Larry Coker last week about the impact of his six new assistants -- including offensive coordinator Rich Olson -- he must have said about 10 times, "We want to do a better job of getting the ball in the hands of our playmakers." One has to wonder at this point, however: Who are those playmakers?

So what's going on with the Hurricanes? Will they be able to move the ball at all this far? Can Wright and Freeman help spark this strugging offensive unit, or is it going to be a long season for Miami fans?

[wvuauthor]

I think it is going to be another long season for the Hurricanes and their fans. Their past has finally caught up with them, and they can no longer win on talent alone.

I for one am glad that they are struggling...

[cjg11582]

They were the countries powerhouse from 2000-2003, when Florida was in the Ron Zook era and FSU decided they cannot really compete after losing Richt and D'amato to UGA and NC State. Now they have to compete with not only FSU and UF for recruits, but also Georgia, LSU and several other SEC schools that are improving their standing in the college football world.

[wvuauthor]

They have competition now; just like every other program in the country. They are no longer getting what they want and this has hurt them. If they want to win again they are going to need a complete overhaul. I don't see the new coaching staff making a huge difference...