The Hurricanes were run off the field by the defending National Champion Clemson Tigers 38-3. Coming into the game, quarterback<\/span> Malik Rosier<\/a> had been benched versus the 4-7 Pittsburgh Panthers. It was a move that was a real head-scratcher for everybody around the country. Hurting your QB\u2019s confidence this late in the season with a playoff spot on the line. It had to have been a decision that coach Mark Richt<\/a><\/strong> wasn\u2019t so complacent about following the game versus Pittsburgh. The Tiger defense, lead by Clelin Ferrell<\/a>, Dexter Lawrence<\/a>, Christian Wilkins<\/a><\/strong> and Austin Bryant<\/a>,<\/strong> four defensive linemen that could very well all be first-round picks, proved to be just too much. The Hurricane offense struggled to even get on the board, only getting three points. Rosier completing less than fifty percent of his passes and only gained 110 yards. His confidence being rattled after being benched versus a 4-7 team might have played a hand in this blowout loss.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite losing in a rather massive manner, if you\u2019re a Hurricane fan, this season was a sign of what is it come. The program has finally found a coach they can stand behind in Mark Richt. A head coach that has a record of 19-6 in just his second year has sent a clear message to every other major football program in America: We\u2019re coming.<\/span><\/p>\n You might think its humorous now, but do you know who is tied for number one in the 2018 recruiting rankings? The Miami Hurricanes are. Other schools from other major football programs might not be necessarily worried about the Canes now, but they ought to start. Especially when it comes time to make those home recruiting visits down in Florida. Out of the 2018 top 300 recruits, a third of them come out of the state of Florida. The Miami Hurricanes have commitments from 17 of those 100 recruits with over 30 of them still undeclared. The days of schools in the SEC and the neighboring states coming down to Florida and poaching recruits may be coming to an abrupt cease. Not even 30 games into his tenure and Coach Richt has proved he can win and compete for a championship.<\/span><\/p>\n After their blowout loss to Clemson, other fan bases couldn\u2019t wait to say the U was not back and how this was one of the most overrated teams in the country. The Canes have a chance to shut that crowd up Saturday night when they take on Big Ten runner-up, the Wisconsin Badgers. A team until last Saturday, like Miami, were competing for a playoff spot. A win against the sixth-ranked team in the country would send a message for next season. Beating Wisconsin might be just tough a task as Clemson was, as their defense is ranked 1<\/span>st<\/span> in the country in total defense and 2<\/span>nd<\/span> in scoring defense behind just behind Alabama. They are also ranked 1<\/span>st<\/span> in Teams Passing Efficiency defense and 1<\/span>st<\/span> in rushing defense. It\u2019s safe to say the deck is stacked. Coach Richt and quarterback Malik Rosier<\/strong> have their work cut out for them.<\/span><\/p>\nThings are on the Come Up<\/span><\/h3>\n
Making a Statement<\/span><\/h3>\n
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