Enemy Blogger Interview: Miami

This week, we have Canes Pundit joining us, and we are very thankful again for someone taking the time to answer our questions. With that, let's jump right in.

1. Miami is returning some suspended players, including recently named starter for this game, Jacory Harris. What kind of impact will they have on this game?

I think Jacory will provide the game management that was lacking in the Maryland game. With that, however, comes his tendency to turn the ball over. LB Sean Spence, - Miami's best defender - returns, as does our two top returning sack leaders. It should clearly benefit a defense that gave up a lot of yards to Maryland.

2. Who are the playmakers on offense and defense?

The top playmaker on offense is RB Lamar Miller. He is 215 lbs, and runs a 4.3 40. He should be a nationally known name by year's end. On defense, it is aforementioned Sean Spence, an outside linebacker that is slated to go in the first two rounds of next year's NFL draft.

3. Both Ohio State and Miami had horrid offseasons, and many think Miami should end up with getting the "Death Penalty". What are your thoughts on the situation?

I doubt they get the death penalty, thought I do anticipate the loss of scholarships and a bowl ban. It's a shame because most of the infractions involve coaches and players that are no longer here. The current players' infractions form 2008, though minimal, were valid and required punishment. I just feel that if you're going to scrutinize to this level, then every school must be held culpable for their actions - as every school has a student athlete that has received a free meal or $100 in benefits at some point.

Links Around The League

A while back this summer, we had our first "Links Around The League" with the mindset of making it into a weekly feature. If you enjoyed that you'll appreciate the fact that it is joining the weekly lineup this fall starting next Tuesday, and every Tuesday following that one. If you're too lazy to click the link to see what this feature is about, then I'll tell you. "The big story's/news from all around the Big Ten and Big Ten blogs, not only keeping you up to date on your enemies, but also giving you links to some of the absolute best sports blogs in the country. We aren't exaggerating this a bit, these guys have got it down. So with that, here is this week's Links Around The League.

Blog Update, and Some Thanks

For those of you that have been around since the beginning of this blog, you know we've always had a couple goals. One of those was to become the Buckeye SB Nation blog. Unfortunately, we didn't get the job, instead going to Along The Olentangy, who has done a great job over there. Last year, we also applied for the Blogpoll for the first time. While we were close to getting it, we came short once again, but instead of giving up, it's time to try again.

The last thing we had in mind when we started this blog was to become a great community, and of course, be known as one of the best blogs around. The last goal really does come with time, but I hope we've been able to provide you with the coverage that Buckeye fans crave. We also enjoy working with our fellow bloggers, especially on "projects". That's why, tomorrow, ITS will have written a post for Off Tackle Empire, an outstanding Big Ten site. The article will also be posted here, but we will surely link to their site, as they have been kind enough to let us share our thoughts with the Big Ten community.

All in all, we here at ITS just wanted to let you all know how much it means to us that you keep telling us to write. Much thanks to Eleven Warriors, for inspiring me to start my own blog, and also hosting some of my better stories on the "fan-blogs". Also, I would like to thank The Buckeye Battle Cry, for giving me some excellent advice, and of course being the coolest guys around. Jeff, Mali, Eric, Joe, and Jim. Thanks. Off Tackle Empire deserves some love of course. I have constantly put up Fanposts on their site, and I was always given real responses to our articles, never taking them down, or belittling them.

The teary-eyed heart-felt dramatic is over now people, don't worry. We'll continue to bring you the best coverage we can. Go Bucks!