Schedules: The case for Miami’s 3rd team

The ACC has been discussing dropping the Coastal and Atlantic divisions, and transferring to a 3-5-5 scheduling format. What this implies for Miami is that the Hurricanes would now have three “locked in” opponents. The clear favorites are Florida State and Virginia Tech. The ‘Canes high rival is with the Seminoles, and The U has performed the Hokies yearly since 1992. Each of these opponents seem to be a assure for the ACC schedulers.

Nevertheless, the ‘Canes third “rival” is rather less clear. Will or not it’s a Huge East rival- like Syracuse? Or a Coastal rival akin to UNC? What about an Atlantic opponent like NCSU or Clemson?

The previous Huge East

After Virginia Tech; Louisville, Pitt, Boston School and Syracuse are former Huge East opponents of the ‘Canes.

Boston School Eagles

1st recreation: 1955

Document: 24-6, Miami

Streak: BC x 1

Most well-known recreation: 1984, BC 47-45 (Hail Flutie)

Data: Miami and BC performed almost yearly from 1990-2003. The Eagles and ‘Canes have performed solely 5 occasions since 2003.

Louisville Cardinals

1st recreation: 1933

Document: 11-3-1, Miami

Streak: Miami x 2

Most well-known recreation: 2004, Miami 41-38 (Devin Hester return)

Data: Miami and Louisville have by no means been a constant rival.

Pitt Panthers

1st recreation: 1950

Document: 29-11-1, Miami

Streak: Miami x 4

Most well-known recreation: 2017, Pitt 24-14 (Kenny Pickett upset no. 2 Miami)

Data: Miami and Pitt have been Coastal foes and have performed yearly since 2013. Previous to ‘13, Miami and Pitt had been common foes from 1989-2003.

Syracuse Orange

1st recreation: 1960

Document: 16-7, Miami

Streak: Miami x 6

Most well-known recreation: 1992, Miami 16-10 (Casey Grier stops Chris Gedney)

Data: Miami and Syracuse haven’t performed since ‘17, and earlier than that one-off, the ‘Canes and Orange hadn’t performed since 2003.

The Coastal

Miami’s transfer from the Huge East to the ACC made for just a few unusual mattress fellows. The Duke “rivalry week” stuff, UNC, Georgia Tech and UVA have turn into anticipated video games on the schedule. Might one among these opponents turn into the third recreation?

Duke Blue Devils

1st recreation: 1976

Document: 15-4, Miami

Streak: Miami x 2

Most well-known recreation: 2015, Miami 30-27 (Eight lateral recreation on Halloween)

Data: Miami and Duke have been randomly been matched up on “Rivalry Week” a handful of occasions by the ACC.

Georgia Tech

1st recreation: 1955

Document: 13-13, tie

Streak: Miami x 1

Most well-known recreation: I dunno… 2000 Gator Bowl? The Paul Johnson blowout of Randy Shannon? Received me. I’ll take the Gator Bowl and Kenny Dorsey’s push to stardom.

Data: Miami and GT are Coastal foes, and have had some shut video games not too long ago, however one thing about this match-up looks like a snoozer. Nevertheless, enjoying in Atlanta is rarely a nasty factor!

UNC Tar Heels

1st recreation: 1946

Document: 11-12, UNC

Streak: UNC x 3

Most well-known recreation: 2004, UNC 31-28 (Connor Barth upset FG win)

Data: Miami and UNC have been Coastal foes and have had a reasonably good match-up. UNC received’t present the recruiting prowess of Atlanta, however, no complaints about video games in Chapel Hill.

UVA Cavaliers

1st recreation: 1996

Document: 11-8, Miami

Streak: UVA x 1

Most well-known recreation: The ‘96 Carquest Bowl all the time stands out for some purpose.

Data: Miami and UVA have been Coastal foes and have alternated one-off wins and streaks. Virginia space isn’t a nasty recruiting floor re the DMV.

The Atlantic

The least possible third recreation opponents come from the Atlantic. NCSU, Clemson and Wake Forest really feel just like the odd groups out of the race.

Clemson Tigers

1st recreation: 1945

Document: 6-6, tie

Streak: Clemson x 3

Most well-known recreation: 2015, I assume. It removed Al Golden.

Data: Miami and Clemson have performed 12 entire occasions. Personally, I consider in enjoying one of the best however I can’t see this match-up being common.

NC State Wolfpack

1st recreation: 1939

Document: 11-5-1, Miami

Streak: Miami x 4

Most well-known recreation: The ‘98 Micron PC Bowl (Edgerrin and Scott Covington)

Data: Miami and NCSU have performed in bizarre streaks of video games over time with lengthy breaks. I’m keen on The U being in Raleigh extra usually however can’t see it occurring.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

1st recreation: 1928

Document: 8-3, Miami

Streak: Miami x 7

Most well-known recreation: N/A

Data: Miami and Wake aren’t going to be a match-up, no probability.

You thought I forgot the Domers? Not an opportunity. If ND isn’t afraid of becoming a member of the ACC, this may very well be a heck of an annual match-up to convey again to varsity soccer.

1st recreation: 1955

Document: 8-17-1, Notre Dame

Streak: Miami x 1

Most well-known recreation: Sadly, it’s the ‘88 Catholics vs. Convicts recreation. Nevertheless, to me, it’s the ‘89 recreation with Tiger Clark within the Orange Bowl!

Data: If the Irish are feeling the warmth from the SEC’s mega-merger, possibly they’ll be part of the fray?

Wrap and Ballot

If Notre Dame is on the desk, clearly that’s the entrance runner possibility, and thus I’ve left them off the ballot. C’mon jits, determine who the third man is to affix the Outsiders at Bash on the Seashore.