Head scratching performances in losses to Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and Florida International brought an outcry from the Miami football fan base about the direction the Hurricanes are headed in. Head coach Manny Diaz and several Miami players admitted that took FIU took lightly in the shocking upset loss at Marlins Park.
When Miami has focused this season they have played like a top 25 team. A good performance against Florida in the season opener in Orlando and victories over Virginia, Pittsburgh, Florida State and Louisville showed how good the Hurricanes can be. The blowout wins over Louisville and FSU seemed the players were learning.