When Al Golden’s Miami Hurricanes take home field in Sun Life Stadium on November 25th versus the Eagles, they will do so as the squad wondering about the year that got away. Tight losses to squads like Virginia Tech and Kansas State have launched the ‘Canes into the ncaa football wilderness this year.

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Although the offense has competed inconsistently sometimes, the killer for the ‘canes has been on the defensive side of the ball. An injury-riddled defensive tackle unit that cannot stop the run has been undermining solid to remarkable quarterback stress from senior defensive end Marcus Robinson and freshman eye-popper Anthony Chickillo.

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Add in a secondary which has produced simply 2 picks this year, and it’s not surprising Miami ranks 51st among Division I squads, allowing 372.1 yards per game. Qb Jacory Harris has what it takes to make the offense hum, but will his defense back him up?

Like the under-performing Hurricanes, Frank Spaziani’s Eagles started the year with their head coach whispering Orange Bowl dreams into their ears, simply to collapse into a 3-7 disaster. They currently own a dismal position of fifth in the ACC Atlantic division, and their only hope of post-season bowl competition is the local bowling alley.

The greatest handicap on the offensive side of the ball for the Eagles has been the loss of their top playmaker, senior running back Montel Harris. It hasn’t helped that sophomore quarterback Chase Rettig has stalled in his progress. Defensively, this unit has been left with a pitiful squad defense position of 89 among Division I squads due to a lack of depth in the secondary and the loss of senior defensive tackle Kaleb Ramsey.

Boston College managed a victory in their last outing versus North Carolina State, however they won’t win this one. Watch for the ‘canes to become bowl eligible on the 25th, if they don’t do it the week before versus South Florida. And look for them to do it big.