Based on my extensive statistical research of the 2013 college football season, I have developed the following "Canespace Rules" (READ: identified criteria for winning) for the Miami Hurricanes during the 2014 season:
Canespace Rule #1: Offensive Points/Game Must Increase. On offense UM must go from 33.8 ppg in 2013 to 37 ppg in 2014, a difference of +3.2 ppg. In 2013 all of the top 20 offenses averaged 37 points or more per game led by Baylor. Regardless of who starts at QB in 2014, Miami has the offensive weapons and firepower to score and score often.
What the Hurricanes need is one more successful scoring drive per game that leads to at least a field goal and they will achieve this goal. Coach Coley must find a way for his offense to comply with the the Canespace 37 point rule.
Canespace Rule #2: Defensive Points/Game Must Decrease. On defense UM must go from allowing 26.8 ppg to 24 ppg, a difference of -2.8 ppg. Historically is has been shown that teams have been able to win a National Championship by holding the opposition to an average of under 27 ppg over the course of a season and UM did that in 2013 (26.8).
Eventually the UM defense has to at least partly resemble the Hurricane defenses of old if they are to win and win big. Increasing sacks and turnovers while also preventing explosive plays of 20 yards or more are the key ingredients in making the defensive turnaround at The U. Coach D'Onofrio must find a way for his defense to comply with the Canespace 24 point rule and we highly recommend that he do it now.
Canespace Rule #3: Offensive Third Down Conversion Rates Must increase. According to several of our bloggers on Canespace this may be among the most important rules of all. Many like to complain about the swiss-cheese like defense UM defense but few point their finger at the repeated three-and-outs that the offense racked up time and time again in 2013 that left their defensive brethren tired, beaten and exposed.
On offense UM must go from a .352 conversion rate up to a .420 rate. By keeping the offense on the field it protects the defense and keeps them rested, prepared and ready to rumble which leads us to...
Canespace Rule #4: Defensive Third Down Conversion Rates Must Decrease. On defense UM must go from a .419 conversion rate allowed down to a 3.50 rate. This is another critical area according to many of our bloggers. The Hurricane defense must find ways to stop allowing so many third down conversions and be able get off of the field in 2014.
The UM defense must find a way to re-instill fear into opposing offenses that find themselves in third and long situations. That is because if I see a DB lined up 10 yards off of the ball and back-pedalling on a third and seven or they give up one more first down on third and 17, then I cannot be held responsible for my actions. Or those of OGV either. No, seriously.
Canespace Rule #5: Defensive Turnovers and T/O Margin Must Increase. This rule is also known as the Canespace "20/30 Rule". That means that UM cannot have more than 20 turnovers on offense (22 in 2013) and must have at least 30 takeaways on defense (27 in 2013) to be successful in 2014.
The Hurricanes were a +5 in turnover margin in 2013 but that is simply not good enough to compete with the top teams in the Nation. Many of the best teams were at least +10 or higher and that is the company the Miami needs to keep if they are to re-ascend to their once lofty perch of competing for National titles and not in a second tier bowl game at some dank stadium in Orlando.
Canespace Rule #6: Penalties and Penalty Yards Must Decrease: This rule is also known as the Canespace "5/500 Rule". That means UM must limit their penalties to 5 or fewer per game (from 5.46) and have under 500 yards (from 582) in penalties this season.
If Nick Saban can do it at Alabama then Al Golden can do it at Miami. Yes indeed, we strongly suggest that the he and his Hurricanes do it, and do it now. Either that or you will be penalized by more than just the referees.
If UM can find a way to comply with these 6 simple rules and make the minor improvements in each of the categories I have identified then I predict that the Hurricanes will win at least 10 games, play for an ACC title and maybe even more in 2014. And please remember: Failure is NOT an option.
Who is this "Lebron" that U are referring too?
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 06:25 PM
LOL Soup!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 11, 2014 at 06:26 PM
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 06:25 PM
He's this guy that quits a lot.
Posted by: The Dude | July 11, 2014 at 06:43 PM
LOL The Dude!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 11, 2014 at 07:25 PM
PHUCK ALL DAT! Long as Riley stays, we'll make another FA run in 2016. Riley been doin' this $hit.
#TEAMHEATALLDAY!
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 08:29 PM
I can almost guarantee I know more about beer and brewing that all of you on here combined.
Posted by: BEERicane | July 11, 2014 at 03:59 PM
I dunno; I've brewed a fair amount of beer.
Posted by: dj moonbat | July 11, 2014 at 08:38 PM
I feel like Ohio has the largest number of big cities that you wouldn't necessarily think are good size cities of all the states. Which is why OSU has a huge recruiting advantage -- hotbed of talent due to the large population with no real in-state rival competition for those kids.
Posted by: BEERicane | July 11, 2014 at 05:42 PM
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Nail on the head. Whenever I talk to anyone about the state, they always assume everything is small town, farm land, hillbilly setting. Some is obviously like that, but Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, etc are all 200k + population cities.
Not saying it's full of them, but bigger than outsiders think it is.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 08:49 PM
#TEAMHEATALLDAY!
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 08:29 PM
#TEAMHEATALLDAY!
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 09:22 PM
Moonbat....think what U want about your bubbly adult beverages but ain't NOBODY gonna touch BEERicane when it comes to BEER. It would be a huge, almost like running into an iceburg type of misjudgement, to even assume that.
#JustTrustMe
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 09:27 PM
Bosh + OGV + Wade + CGNC (now also known as CGWPB)
= A Championship run right there!
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 09:28 PM
Reports are saying Bosh will decline Houston to stay in Miami. Melo needs to come on down now.
Posted by: The Dude | July 12, 2014 at 12:26 AM
Melo, Birdman, Allen and Ariza... go get 'em Heat!
Posted by: The Dude | July 12, 2014 at 12:31 AM
Let's get Pau also.
Posted by: The Dude | July 12, 2014 at 12:37 AM
Bosh signed 5 yr/$118 mil contract with Miami. Wow, that is too much $ for him. That's almost Melo money.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 12, 2014 at 12:39 AM
Poor Shane Larking on sportscenter getting posterized in summer league. Yuck.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 12, 2014 at 12:40 AM
Larkin** ^^^
Stupid auto correct
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 12, 2014 at 12:41 AM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/heat/2014/07/11/lebron-james-leaving-miami-pat-riley-chris-bosh-dwyane-wade-luol-deng/12558553/
There is hope Heat fans.
Posted by: The Dude | July 12, 2014 at 02:41 AM
I agree with Blu, Ennis has looked promising in SL so far:
"Heat fans, DO NOT SLEEP on Ennis. The man has matured and can shoot, rebound and jump out of any building. He can be a star in this league!"
Posted by: CaneRock | July 12, 2014 at 08:02 AM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | July 12, 2014 at 09:15 AM
Virginia ATH Jaason Lewis RT @jaason_lewis: Top 5
#TheU
#OregonDucks
#ArizonaStateSunDevils
#OleMiss
#LSU
Posted by: SOUP | July 12, 2014 at 05:27 PM