The rebuilding of the Hurricanes is complete; they are loaded at all positions and have depth for the first time since Butch Davis has been the coach. Miami and speed are like one word -- no one puts fast teams on the field year in and year out like they do in Coral Gables. To beat them, one must be able to handle their speed and neutralize it. No doubt Davis and staff learned a valuable lesson in Seattle earlier this year when they did not get Santana Moss more involved in the offense. Not that everything should revolve around Moss, but it's important to recognize great players like Moss must have the ball to make a difference in the game. It will be different this week.

Game Plan: No. 7 Miami

Offense: Use draw plays versus fast charging line. Audible to find one-on-one coverage. Set goal of 5.0 yard average per rush. Defense: Cover all backs when they flare. If Outzen in game, get after him with blitz. Play loose on receivers to see if Weinke can do it. Kicking: Must be ready for something new from 'Noles. Overload rush by moving men at last moment. Get all the best players on these units. Players: Let your playing do the talking. Get crowd into game with your enthusiasm. Do not panic if FSU moves the ball early. Coaches: Have great first quarter plan for the team. Make sure everyone knows the overall game plan. Do not forget running game in second half.

When you watch the Miami offense, look only at Kenny Dorsey to see why they have such explosive firepower again. He started fast and has steadily improved with each game. Pressure was once a problem; however, he now feels the heat and makes quick escapes. Moss is off to a slow start, but Reggie Wayne has taken up the slack by catching six touchdown passes already. Dorsey will need everyone to be ready for action because Florida State is able to take away the first, second, and third options for a passer.

Has James Jackson finally awakened? He got his first touchdown last week and gained 118 yards rushing, which is welcome news for an offensive line that would much prefer run blocking to protecting the passer all the time. Miami has averaged 5.1 yards per rush to date; if they can do it on Saturday they will control the game. The key blocker will be the center, Scott Puckett, who will be zone blocking with the onside guard on most running plays. He must control the defensive tackles and allow the guards to pick up the middle linebacker -- watch this action throughout the afternoon.

The Hurricane defense had better be ready this week; the Seminoles are the number one offensive team in the country averaging 514.6 yards per game. The odds are against stopping them cold, so the smart thing is to emphasize turnovers. Guess who has the most interceptions in the country? Right. Miami with ten. This secondary is big and physical and can knock runners around, and they also have the speed to cover receivers. If Weinke is limited in his movement, expect the corners to get all over the Florida State wide receivers and force the passes inside to the backs and tight end. The Seminoles use the dump off pass as a running play to get Minor and Chaney outside quickly; Miami must not let them get to the corner.

Moss is a great return man if coverage is slow getting down the field; Miami also is known for blocking kicks. So what's a team to do. . .block or cover? This may be the turning point of the game for the Canes; expect all-out effort here.