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With it's ACC counterpart's facing some of the nation's weaker teams at the moment for it's first few games of the season, the Miami Hurricanes decided to run before it could crawl when it came to scheduling.

The Hurricanes are on a Usain Bolt pace.

Following two years of mediocrity and even failing to record a postseason appearance two years ago when the team went 5-7 and 7-6 (with a resulting loss in the Emerald Bowl to California), respectively, the Hurricanes faced the possibility of starting the 2009-'10 campaign at 0-4.

Match ups at Florida State, and Virginia Tech, along with home outings against Georgia Tech and Oklahoma had many of the Miami faithful cringing at the thought of another unsuccessful, bowl-less season.

So far, so good for Miami and it's fans.

In a matter of three weeks, the 'Canes have leapfrogged from unranked to ninth in the nation after winning a battle in Tallahassee, and then easily handling a Yellow Jackets team that has had Miami's number since their inception into the ACC, including a dismal 41-23 loss last year when Miami allowed 472 yards.

A lot has happened in the span of less than a year.

The Miami Hurricanes have found their starting quarterback for the next three years in former Miami Northwestern High School standout Jacory Harris.

Harris is used to winning, finishing his high school career at 30-0. He has transitioned that into the college game with a new look Miami offense.

Harris's ability to stay calm, poised, and under control are the main reasons why the Hurricanes stand at 2-0 and at the number nine spot at the moment.

When his team was down against the Seminoles in the closing minutes, there was never a moment of panic on the face of Harris. In a span of three minutes, Harris marched his team 59-yards down field, while only having to face one third-down on the six-play drive.

Even with his team on the brink of blowing all Harris had worked for, he stood composed, arms folded, and stone faced, one which could bluff even the greatest poker players.

Eventually, the defense held up and Harris walked away with a win to start off the season.

Since then, the look on Harris's face hasn't changed.

The home opener against Georgia Tech was a test against the team's running defense, which had stopped the Seminoles defense the week before and now had a true test against Tech's triple option.

Give the 'Canes defensive line a gold star.

A year after surrendering 472 yards, Miami only allowed 95 yards, including limiting "ACC Player-of-the-Year" Jonathan Dwyer to seven yards.

Harris did the rest leading his team to a 17-3 halftime lead that the Jackets never came close to threatening.

Georgia Tech was stifled by the 'Canes defense and blown up for a number of big plays by Harris, including a 40-yard opening strike to Laron Byrd to open up the game. He finished with 270 yards and three touchdowns, while completing a ridiculous 20 of 25 passes.

Not only Harris, but the coaching staff has excelled on each side of the ball with much credit going to head coach Randy Shannon and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple.

Like Harris, Shannon stays cool under pressure and made the right play calls to get the job done.

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