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A Clockwork Orange Miami ('98: 9-3, 5-2 Big East)
Posted: Wednesday August 11, 1999 05:30 PM
The Plot
The fresh face, a freshman quarterback, looks around his new neighborhood and thinks to himself, "Yup, I could get used to this." Even when Kenny Kelly's passing game isn't there, he's got a back who talks of rushing for 2,000 yards. And when the offense rests, the defense -- which returns 11 of the 12 starters -- better not.
The DirectorButch Davis -- fifth year, 31-15
StarringQB Kenny Kelly -- He's green, but the Devil Rays farmhand has a potent arsenal.WR Reggie Wayne -- Sky's the limit if Kelly can get him the ball. RB James Jackson -- Given to self-promotion, now he can prove it -- the backfield is finally his. LB Dan Morgan -- Big East's leading tackler (150) in 1998. Co-starringTE Daniel Franks -- Among the best receiving tight ends in the nation.LB Nate Webster -- Playing next to Morgan helps his productivity but hurts his Q-rating. WR Santana Moss -- If Kelly becomes comfortable with the offense, there should be enough balls to go around. OT Joaquin Gonzalez -- Emerging as a star on the O-line. Why it will workKelly has so many options. If Jackson is as good as he says he is, the first-team offense has practically no weaknesses.Why it won'tThe Hurricanes' trip through a scary non-conference gauntlet begins early with an inexperienced quarterback and a Charmin secondary.Our critics' review**** |
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