re: IS Rashard Robinson really talking with miami coachs

Wow, you couldn't be more wrong. Identifying talent is easy, even us amateurs can spot talent. Why do you think recruits have offers from so many schools? What separates the men from the boys is the ability to attract talent. And having an institutional commitment to success is a critical component to attracting talent. Donna Shalala doesn't give two shits for Miami's athletic programs, and the recruits know it. Some recruits will buy the poor us vs. rich them circumstances of Miami's football program, but more of them will want to go where they are appreciated and pampered.

What is Al Golden's record at Miami against teams that have won 8 games in a season? He went 1-4 in 2011 with the win coming against Georgia Tech, and he is 1-4 in 2012 with the win coming against Virginia Tech (who got their 8th win against Rutgers in a bowl game), and North Carolina State has a chance to win an 8th game in the Music City Bowl against Vanderbilt. 2 wins in 10 chances against better than average football teams doesn't look like an ascending program.