Hurricane Rolling In To Town

By Mike Yozipovich
(ps: that's his own tattoo in the picture


The key to the game and what to watch for will be the effectiveness of
Miami's offensive line. Offensively, I believe, Miami has the edge at
every skill position over Ohio State. The only problem is that the
Offensive line is soooo average and has the task of stopping Ohio
State and it's dominating defensive line. I know this can be said for
just about any game and any team. However this is the Hurricanes one
glaring weakness. If it is as porous as it was against Wisconsin in
last years bowl game, Miami's offense will be totally inept. On the
other hand if they can rise to the challenge and give Jacory Harris a
little time, he should be able to pick apart the secondary of Ohio
State. By all accounts, the one weakness of the Buckeyes. The 2010
Hurricanes pass to set up the run, while most teams are the exact
opposite. So if the passing game gets going, look for Damien Berry and
Lamar Miller to be effective on the ground.

It's a lot of "ifs", I know. I do think it's going to be a close,
lower scoring, type of game. I'm just kind of undecided which way I
think it's going to go. The game reminds me more of the 1999 Kick-Off
Classic match up than the 2002 National Championship game.

If you are not familiar with Miami, here are a couple guys to watch:

Jacory Harris-QB; Cool, calm, nerves of steel. Trusts his arm and
takes some risks. His pro style of play is the exact opposite of
Terrell Pryor.
Damien Berry-RB; Nose for the end zone.
Leonard Hankerson-WR; Once known for a case of the drops. The senior
once worked all summer with Mark Duper before his junior year and
everything changed. He is the Hurricanes best, most reliable receiver.
Allen Bailey-DE; Future 1st round draft pick.
Ray Ray Armstrong-S; Playmaker