Even though the stud in the middle, Dan Morgan, has finally departed from his linebacker slot, there is a long list of depth with Howard Clark and Chris Campbell manhandling the outside. However, look for super talented D.J. Williams to move over from fullback and dominate opponents. This Cane defense should be the best Coral Gables has seen since the pre-probation years. Not a good sign for opponents. The Hurricanes don't travel to Washington in 2001, as the Huskies will make the long visit across country instead.
Revenge is a dish best served hot, at least in South Florida.
But a visit to Beaver Valley, Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, and Blacksburg will make for some tough road tests. If not, you should still see Miami in a BCS Bowl for sure. The combination QB system still prevails in Gainesville and is most likely the best dual scenario in Spurrier's coaching tenure. Enter Rex Grossman and 1999 USA Today Prep Player Of The Year, Brock Berlin, as a fading Jesse Palmer finally exits. Grossman has been the man as of the late part of the 2000 season, leading the Gators to some big time offensive stats.