Back In The High Life Again

Your Miami Hurricanes could start off the 2009 football season with a perfect 4-0 record. 

That's right, in spite of having one of the toughest early schedules of any team in the Country, the Canes could set the NCAA, the ACC, the fools at ESPN and the enitire college football world on fire and announce firmly: "We Are Back!"

The Canes start with a trip up the Turnpike to Tallahassee to take on the Native American Indians and some guy wearing face paint on a horse holding a flaming spear.  It's a good gig if you can get it, but on this balmy September night in the State Capitol it is the team from Coral Gables that will be lighting things up.

No not the "Michael Phelps" or the "pineapple express" but the scoreboard at Doak Campbell Stadium.  The Canes score early and often as Mark "Miracle" Whipple's offense is locked and loaded for Seminole.  Bubba Bowden, Mickey Andrews and Chuck Amato all look stunned on the sideline as the Canes run, pass and score at will developing an seemingly insurmountable 27-3 halftime lead. 

When Lamar Miller makes his first appearence as a Cane to open the second half and returns the kickoff 98 yards for another score, the Canes start to celebrate.  Canes win 37-24 in a game that was never even close.

Next up is Georgia Tech at Landshark. 

Lacee and the UM cheerleaders are sky high as they get ready for the first home game of the 2009 season.  Or maybe it was because the attended the Canespace tailgate party in the parking lot at The Shark? 

Either way, the girls are cheering their little, well you know, off as the Hurricanes defense shows up BIG and stiffles the Yellow Jackets running game.  Marcus Robinson is dominant as he accounts for 7 tackles, 2 for loss and causes a fumble that Colin McCarthy return for a quick six. 

Miami brings the run blitz all night long and the corner blitzes are particlularly effective as the Canes trample the Jackets 34-17.  Defensive Coordinator John Lovett quickly becomes our newest and best hero since, well, Greg Schiano.  

Randy Shannon trots across the field after the game, swagger restored, and looks Paul Johnson in the eye, and tells him: "Never again Paul, never again."  He winks and turns away as he runs off the field and into a jubilant UM locker room where the players shout: "2 and oh, 2 and oh!".

The Canes then travel to Blacksburg to take on Frank Beamer and the boys.  UM Special Teams coach Captain Optimist completely destroys the Hokies game plan as the Hurricanes Travis Benjamin returns a punt 67 yards for a TD and Sam Shields causes a fumble at the VT 11 yard line when he levels the Hokie returner.  On the very next play for Miami, QB Harris throws to TE Graham for his first TD as a Cane.  Canes roll 27-6 and head home to face the Sooners 3-0. 

Needless to say, Canes fans are giddy and drunk on the Kool-Aid that is flowing freely at this point.  Carlos has left his wife and newborn and pledged his "man love" to Mark Whipple.   CaneFantasy is selling himself as an "expert consultant" on the Internet.  Captain Optimist and OGV are shouting at the top of their lungs "I told U so, I told U so!"  Calvin just looks way cool as he strolls down the street wearing Canespace looking at the ladies as they look at him.

The Sooners roll into Miami Gardens looking for blood.  They find it at the Shark, but it is not what they expected.  Expecting the Crimson color of the OU uniforms to carry the day, they swim into a shark tank of Canes that bleed orange and green.  Jacory Harris has now positioned himself as  a potential Heisman Candidate as Aldarius Johnson leads the ACC in catches, yards and TDs.  Harris drives the Canes down the filed in the fourth quarter putting OcalaCane's hero Matt Bosher in place to kick a last second 43 yard FG to beat the Sooners and officially set the world on fire.

Are you worried about global warming?  Well it could happen and maybe you should.  But what you should really worry about is the Miami Hurricanes being on top of the college football world once again.  It will most certainly happen and then what will you do? 

Every night when you tune in you will hear: da-duh-da, da-duh-da...and ESPN will be falling all over themsleves to explain how the Miami Hurricanes took over the college football world once again as Canes fans everywhere will just smile and say:"I told U so!"

We'll be back in the high life again, all the doors that closed one time will open up again,

We'll be back in the high life again, all the eyes that watched us once will smile and take us in,

We'll be back in the high life again...

Comments

[LatinCane]

What up?

[LatinCane]

Sancocho,
Already have my Canespace tee. Will be sporting it at UCF. Go Canes!!!

[86Cane]

Latin...way to rock the blob!

[86Cane]

Sopa de pincon es muy bueno cuando tienes hambre!

[MR TROUTMAN]

CANES ARE EVERYWHERE GEARING UP FOR THIS SEASON.....WE ARE REALLY OPTOMISTIC ABOUT GETTING IT DONE.......SEEING THE U IN THE SPOTLIGHT...HIGHLIFE...OR SUNSHINE AGAIN WILL BE PRICELESS

THE DAY OF GOING TO BED DEPRESS, HEARTBROKEN...F---UP OR JUST PLAIN MAD WILL SEEM DISTANCE.......MY HAVE THE MIGHTY FELL SO LOW.I STUILL THINK WE ARE THE JOB OF FOOTBALL...A TEAM THAT GOT HIT WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS ARE NOW BLESS 10 TIMES THEN BEFORE.. CAN WE IMAGINE BEING BLESSED TEN TIMES AS MUCH AS WE USE TO? WE MIGHT GET ANOTHER 10 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE NEXT 20 YEARS IF THE ECONOMY DON'T COLLAPSE ANYTIME SOON''' WHICH MEANS IN THE LAST TWENTY YEARS THIS SCHOOL WILL PLAY FOR MORE CHAMPIONSHIPS THEN ANY OTHER SCHOOL IN THIS MODERN ERA. NOT WHEN MINORITIES WASN'T EVEN ALOUD ON THE TEAM...PERSONALLY I CAN'T SEE TOO MUCH OF FOOTBALL COUNTING OR FACTUAL BEFORE 1965.. IT WAS JUST TOO ONE SIDED AND NOT DIVERSE ENOUGH WHERE A TRUE CHAMPION IS CROWNED.

ENOUGH OF THAT ...

I'M JUST READY TO GET THIS SEASON STARTED NO MORE DAMN TALKING PERIOD!!!!!!!

[86Cane]

TROUT...U da man, always has been, always will be!

[raizecane]

Great article.....and I hope it plays out that way. One can only hope, right?

[86Cane]

Raize...it will my friend, it will. And when it does:

We'll drink and dance with one hand free,
And have the world so easily,
U know we'll be a sight to see,
Back in the high life again...

[raizecane]

Ah yes.....there be dancing.....dancing in the streets.

[shwarma]

Capt O - Glad to hear you feel the same as me with JJ. I understand everyone saying you can't be considered the number 1 if your not on the field, but before a season starts everyone is healthy and therefore JJ is my number 1. He goes down, I am fine if he never sees the field again, but to start, he has the tools and has earned the rock to me (plus that could keep Coop fresher which might help down the line and I view as JJ more essential in the first 4 than any other games)

[raizecane]

If anybody is planning on going to the UCF game and has an extra ticket or can get an extra ticket, keep me in mind.

I have been trying to work some angles but have not secured a ticket yet.

[OMFG_Ginn]

I live for this.

[coldcane]

OMFG me too...36 days bitches!!!!

[Calvin]

The only reason the gators have made it to the top of college football is because they have become #1 in the state and over Fsu which has to do with similar things that has happened to us. Once richt and amato left, Fsu's whole recruiting focus changed, and it's obvious they were using the internet to recruit as well, that's why they were all over the place with recruiting.

If you look at Fsu's recruiting right now, their back to recruiting how they use too. Their biggest problem will be trying to get jimbo fisher up to speed offensively. He's probably going to be the weak link their for a while especially mentally. For him to come their and tell players they might just be good enough to play at lsu is/was a joke.

lsu in no way shape or form has a tradition like Fsu, he's running that garbage offense right now, tricket the o-line coach will make a difference though. The talent is coming back to Fsu and alot of spots are up for grabs right now. It wasn't long ago that Fsu got the players that didn't go to Miami and the gators were left with whoever we didn't recruit and prettty much nothing out of DADE COUNTY.

As it stands right now, whoever develops offensively the quickest between us and Fsu, that's who'll began to reign supreme again. This will be jimbo's third year their as oc, his impact has been garbage, at the same time though, his offenses have been putting wide receivers in the league. So he'll have leverage with that in a way.

The problem though, he's running a sec minded offense, Fsu always dominated sec teams because they couldn't score points.
Anyway, like us, Fsu will be better on defense, and they will have a running game. For us, baby j losing weight may just keep him healthy all year. He'll look like that back that put a lil fear in stoops heart on tape.

cryer came to the gators at the right time, you look at georgia, they resemble what Fsu use to be on offense. richt is doing a great job their, with mathew stafford going 1st in the nfl, that'll only help to propel that program foward, add in the fact that moreno went in the 1st round, they got caleb king(runningback from texas) their right now, i wouldn't be surprised if he burst on the scene this year. His highschool highlights weren't bad, and he's been their at least a year or 2, so physically he's at another level. Which we all know makes alot of difference.

We all know that Georgia are not national champions but richt at least has them being mentioned as possible contenders especially last year. Now with orson charles their, he's doing a great job running that program.

The problem though for alot of teams, is going to be randy shannon. He's a chess minded man. He said he's setting this program up for the next 30 years, lol. He's pretty much done alot of things correctly already, the only thing left now for him to do is get more wins. 1st off, he's probably the 1st coach at UM who actually wants to stay as long as he possibly can. He already knows what it's like at the pro level, and the only team in the future that'll really have a chance to lure him would be the dolphins, other than that, i can't see him leaving here, they'll have to put him out.

We do have some ? marks that need to be answered on the coaching staff(mcgriff &stoutland)), because the talent is here now. Also, we're supposedly getting back to what UM players are known for running defensively and if that's the case, the secondary should be a whole lot more improved because that'll cater more to what mcgriff said he likes to do with the secondary and that's be aggressive.

This type of defense will help guys like authur brown as well. He'll continue to work hard and be in line and as someone said that ab is starting to take charge somewhat. physically, he's ready, we got a lot of guys who are physically ready, after their 1st year, these guys know what it takes now to play at this level. They will be able to help these young guys that are coming in. The sophmores on this team now have set the standard, the young guys coming already see how hard they have to work to see the field.

If we played the gators right now, they'd lose. Think about it, offensively they're not sure how god they'll be just yet. They got lucky with 2 of their touchdowns against us, i'm not sure what jojo nicolas was looking at, you could see hernandez coming up the field on chavez grant side the whole way, tebow almost got sacked on that play, jojo was play center field instead of playing the hash mark on his side.

Now they will have weapons on offense, i'm not so sure how much they're going to count on deonte, that guy runs routes like he's a bird, the way he flaps his arms on routes is comical, and he's been crying about playing time, see the 1:20 mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZGsFfmtGqE

ANyway, without harvin, oklahoma wins the national championship game, harvin kept flippin field position for the gators. Now insert debose, he may just be better than harvin because he actually brings a pas element to their offense with him having played qb somewhat. Also, he's a football player with track speed, will he be able to maintain his speed in his 1st year on the football field remains to be seen. We know harvin did, he's been an impact player since his freshman year.

I know six has them winning the championship this year, but at some point, their going to have to face a real offense, be it in the sec championship game. I see they get to play fiu, they better be careful that game, ty hilton and company, plus they'll have a whole lot of players playing in that game, could end up being a whole lot of brawls. oscar cryer better sit out a lot of his best players that game.

Fiu has done a decent job scheduling teams, they got alabama coming out the gate, Fiu may have sec aspirations, they're playing alot of games in that region of the country.

[Calvin]

Calvin says: "Cav, I agree that Hank can be a surprise if (and that is a big if) he can hang on to the football."

That's like saying: "I coulda been a QB IF I could throw the ball."

IF U are a reciver and U can't catch, well then...you move to DB and become a star like Sam Shields #9 will this year.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 01, 2009 at 06:54 PM

soup are you kray--zee man, put the whiskey bottle down and slowly back away. You got the wrong author for that statement up top, that was windy1 who said that about hank(see last blog aug 1st @4:43pm 2nd post). When hank does his thing this year, it's not going to be a surprise to me. I always know this much about players who drop passes, that means they're getting open. hank has been getting open since he got here, he introduced himself to macho harris his freshman year in the endzone.

If robert marve throws the ball deep enough, Fsu would have gotten introduced to him last year, he had tony carter beat by about 4 yards, marve under throws him, and carter intercepts the ball in the endzone. g-tech, they know who he is, cal got a lil bit in the bowl game. ucf, the gators, hank will be heard from this year a lil more. For some strange reason he's been a heavy topic on this blog, he'll be a surprise to alot of people on here, but not to anybody who picked him as thier LOF, HELL THAT MAN HAS KIDS TO FEED!

Watch-out for baby j on that front this year to as well, last chance for him to get a meal ticket.

[Calvin]

Case in point about Fsu recruiting all over the place, their secondary has 2 players from Florida, the rest from other parts of the state, i think thy got 2 more coming in from Florida in the 2009 class though, but to only have 2 from the state last year in the secondary, that's a crime. tj bryant went all the way to usc, shame on Fsu.

[Calvin]

Speaking of tj bryant, lets check in and see what he's been doing, hmmm, he seems to be doing decent out their in usc land, he's #2 on the depth chart right now, he'll more than likely be starting soon, he's brought that Fsu mindset to cali.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-football/Cornerback-TJ-Bryant-from-the-Trojan-Huddle-49614;_ylt=AlXYsSFND7tSyCtTBOtKBnCM8K1_

[DATcane]

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sports/umweblog/~3/0FIqeM5ukf8/dont-hold-your-breath-on-darrell-givens-.html

ss

[DATcane]

http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct2=us%2F0_0_s_2_0_t&usg=AFQjCNE5hzIaW75PeOMtKsPWAO2gTG3Tlw&cid=0&ei=o3l1SrjgO42Q9QS94qTKAQ&rt=SEARCH&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.palmbeachpost.com%2Fsports%2Fcontent%2Fsports%2Fepaper%2F2009%2F07%2F31%2F0731bellamy.html

U

[86Cane]

Calvin...U call me crazy? U are up posting at 5:42 AM and I'm the crazy one???

Did U read this: "Calvin just looks way cool as he walks down the street wearing Canespace looking at the ladies as they look at him."

[SebastianDaIbis]

Nice article

And all is right in the world once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DATcane]

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/canes-qb-questions-tim-tebows-virginity-claims-25381

lol what a great interview that was!!!!!!!!

[Calvin]

Actually i didn't even read the new blog, i figured it would be similar to the last 1 sort of speak just with us winning it and what not, but since you asked the last question, i just went and read it, you definitely got the ladies part right though, you know we always in session when it comes to the women.

[NativeCane]

Are you worried about global warming? Well it could happen and maybe you should. But what you should really worry about is the Miami Hurricanes being on top of the college football world once again. It will most certainly happen and then what will you do?

Every night when you tune in you will hear: da-duh-da, da-duh-da...and ESPN will be falling all over themsleves to explain how the Miami Hurricanes took over the college football world once again as Canes fans everywhere will just smile and say:"I told U so!"

That kind of talk throws me into
a fit of JUBULOUS-NESS!!!!

Go Canes!!!!

[Canefantasy]

I have been so busy of late but I honestly love love love readying these articles... great job

[DATcane]

can anybody copy and paste the Eddie Rois and Jason Fox stories from the Miami Herald please!

[DATcane]

http://deadspin.com/5325941/bobby-bowden-has-had-just-about-enough-of-your-rules

U

[Canez1]

IMO B Washington or Gunn will be pushing Figs hard for PT this year.

Figs better sack up or he is going to find his big soft azz on the outside looking in.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Canez1]

For one of the nation's top prospects he is one step closer to making a decision. Marcus Lattimore, a five-star running back from Duncan, S.C., has now narrowed his school list to five schools.

There is one noticeable team that didn't make his final five; Florida State. It was thought the Seminoles were one of the serious contenders for this Byrnes High School standout.

"With FSU, I just didn't get a vibe with the players. I also think my college career would be in jeopardy with the probation thing."

The stink is starting to spread......

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[canechic]

Good Sunday Morning, getting ready to go for a jog and pass out in this heat, lol!

86 Angry and I have decided against the FSU game, too much with Hotel and all, class the next day, so maybe the Orlando crew....do you guys want to meet somewhere and watch the game together? Let me know so we can find a spot good for all of us to watch!

[Old Skool]

Jamar Hornsby was indicted on a felony aggravated assault charge Friday and that's while he was on probation for the credit card theft.

Looks like he'll have a lead role in the all- Gator version of The Longest Yard

[canechic]

Looks like he'll have a lead role in the all- Gator version of The Longest Yard

Posted by: Old Skool | August 02, 2009 at 10:29 AM

Now that is funny!!! :)

[raizecane]

so maybe the Orlando crew....do you guys want to meet somewhere and watch the game together? Let me know so we can find a spot good for all of us to watch!

Posted by: canechic | August 02, 2009 at 10:17 AM

I am interested.......

[canezilla]

fiu=sec...lolol that was a good one..they will be lucky to get into the big east when one of them leave for the big 10..im thinking u conn...fuk i cant wait for the season

[IN RANDY WE TRUST!]

Love this blog! how do i get a canes space tee????

[Esteban]

canez1, figs might be soft in the belly but definitely isnt on the field. but those guys need to be ready. whether its cause they will be in the rotation or in case figs moves to RT.

and i'm picking fiu to get at least one big upset this year. mario is recruiting his a$$ off.

[Esteban]

By BARRY JACKSON
bjackson@MiamiHerald.com

Of the legal stories involving South Florida athletes, few have taken a stranger twist than that of Eddie Rios, the once coveted point guard recruit who won a state title at Miami High and had a brief, disappointing career at UM. Arrested twice in the past seventh months, Rios is expected to be released from jail this week after another person took responsibility for the marijuana charge that has kept Rios behind bars the past seven weeks. That person?

Rios' father.

Here's the background: Rios Jr. was arrested June 11 at a home at 9421 SW 58th Terrace. Police found a hydroponic lab with 54 live marijuana plants inside a northeast bedroom, 11 high-intensity bulbs and 11 light frames. The younger Rios, alone in the house at the time, was charged with possession with intent to sell and has been jailed since, not permitted to post bond because he was awaiting trial on previous charges of burglary and grand theft.

But on Friday, Rios Sr., 39, convinced the state attorney's office that he was solely responsible for the grow house. Charges against the son were dropped, but he won't be free until paperwork is completed.

The father, who works in medical administration, posted $5,000 bail Friday night after being arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture, a third-degree felony. He has a prior criminal record, including 4 ½ years in state prison in the 1990s for several robberies.

Rios Jr. has ``mixed emotions,'' said his attorney, Philip Reizenstein. ``He loves his dad. He's appreciative. A large part of him wouldn't want his dad to come forward.''

The state attorney's office became convinced the father was solely responsible for the grow house because of specific details he offered. The son's attorney said Eddie had been living in a different house, with his mother.

``The state wanted to make sure the dad wasn't taking the fall for his son and that he knew what the grow house consisted of and how it was set up,'' said Edwin Sr.'s attorney, Brian Kennedy. ``Edwin Rios looked at his son and his own life and recognized the mistakes he made shouldn't get applied to his family. He speaks glowingly of Eddie. He's a very loving father.'' A prison sentence for the father is possible, Kennedy said.

As a sophomore at UM, Rios was suspended Jan. 12 for violation of team rules, then left school after his Jan. 28 arrest for allegedly stealing more than $6,000 worth of equipment from other UM students, including four laptop computers. Reizenstein said Rios and his family compensated the victims for everything stolen but that could not be confirmed.

Reizenstein said several small schools are interested in giving Rios a basketball scholarship -- but likely only if he is placed in a pretrail diversion program.

CHATTER

• Why is Dolphins receivers coach Karl Dorrell confident Ted Ginn Jr. is ``going to have a tremendous season''? Because ``he's really eager about doing things much better than he was a year ago,'' Dorrell said.

Dorrell's emphasis with Ginn has been ``getting the ball up the field as quickly'' as possible after catches. ``This offseason, you notice when he has the ball, he's gone. He's being decisive. He's getting more explosive because he's stronger from the weight room and able to fend off people better in coverage. He's always been a hard worker. But his focus and mental approach are so superior to what it was.''

• UM receiver Aldarius Johnson, battling for a starting job, said he lost 16 pounds because ``last year I was sluggish. That held me back. I'm faster now.'' . . . No offensive player has created more buzz than slot receiver Kendal Thompkins, who has drawn comparisons to Roscoe Parrish. . . . Three rookies out of UM are in NFL camps: Spencer Adkins (Falcons), Bruce Johnson (Giants) and Antonio Dixon (Redskins).

• Chicago-based trainer Tim Grover, who helped Dwyane Wade last summer, will work with Heat center Jermaine O'Neal for a month, beginning this week, as O'Neal tries to put knee problems behind him and rebuild his lower body strength. Wade plans to join them at times.

• Trade-deadline postscripts: Cleveland's Carl Pavano was made available, but Florida wasn't interested. . . . San Diego asked for Cameron Maybin and Sean West or Andrew Miller for closer Heath Bell, but Florida justifiably balked. . . . Florida pursued reliever George Sherrill, who was traded to the Dodgers, but withdrew when Baltimore asked for West or Maybin. . . . Josh Willingham interested the Marlins, but Washington wanted less for the player Florida acquired, Nick Johnson.

• Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said he's comfortable with the team's closers (Matt Lindstrom, Leo Nunez) and manager Fredi Gonzalez said he hasn't decided who will close games the rest of the season. He wants to gauge ``how Lindstrom's arm reacts'' after elbow problems.

[DATcane]

thanks!

[Esteban]

BY MANNY NAVARRO
mnavarro@MiamiHerald.com

He has blocked for two head coaches, three position coaches, three offensive coordinators and four different starting quarterbacks in his three seasons at the University of Miami.

To say Jason Fox has been through a lot of change since former offensive line coach Ark Kehoe recruited him out of Fort Worth North Crowley High School in Texas would be an understatement. But if there has been one familiar, calming voice in the UM offense over the past three up-and-down years, it has come from No. 64.

Fox (6-7, 310 pounds) has started 36 games at left tackle, and chances are that if it wasn't for all the losing, he wouldn't have had to wait until now to make his first Preseason All-ACC Team.

If Fox can remain injury-free, more honors could be headed his way. By the end of the regular season, he could match Richard Mercier and Mike Sullivan for the most career starts ever by a Canes offensive lineman (48), according to the Hurricanes media guide. If UM can win the ACC championship and then a bowl game, Fox could finish one game shy of William Joseph for the most career starts by a UM player (51).

``That would mean a lot to me,'' Fox said last month. ``When I was a freshman, I actually added it up. I definitely set that as one of my goals, and now we can do it.''

The Hurricanes would love for Fox to put his name in the UM record book. But the truth is, they need him to be an iron man. With fall camp opening Saturday, coach Randy Shannon has expressed his concern of the lack of depth and experience on his offensive line.

IN THE TRENCHES

Beyond junior left guard Orlando Franklin (14 career starts), junior right guard Joel Figueroa (four starts), and senior center AJ Trump (10 starts), offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland has a collection of unproven players to develop.

Senior Matt Pipho, penciled in as the starter at right tackle, saw his most action in four seasons last year when Fox went down with an injury in the game against Virginia. But by the time Fox returned after the Virginia Tech game, Pipho (6-7, 307) was the fourth man in the offensive tackle rotation again, behind Reggie Youngblood and Chris Rutledge.

The rest of UM's available offensive linemen either are fresh out of high school or are scout-team regulars.

Redshirt sophomore Harland Gunn (6-2, 315) has put up the team's best strength numbers -- 425-pound bench press, 600-pound squat and 330-pound power clean. But the Omaha, Neb., native played sparingly against Charleston Southern last season, then went back to the scout team. Same for sophomore tackle Tyler Horne (6-4, 300).

``He got a whole lot smarter,'' Franklin said of Gunn. ``He's always been strong and physical but never put in the mental part of the game. He's come a long way. He's definitely going to get the opportunity to play this year.''

Redshirt freshman Ben Jones (6-5, 300) missed most of last season with an arm injury, so he began his first real college work this spring.

The rest of the available big men are freshmen. Tackle Jermaine Johnson (6-6, 310) and guard Brandon Washington (6-4, 330) come highly regarded and have this spring's work under their belts. Tackle Cory White (6-5, 260) and guard Jared Wheeler (6-5, 330) arrived this summer.

RUGGED WORK AHEAD

It sounds like a daunting task, and UM's first four opponents -- Florida State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and Oklahoma -- all were ranked among the Top 25 nationally in sacks last season.

Franklin (6-7, 318) said coaches have hinted that starters might be asked to play more than they have in the past.

Stoutland usually has had at least a three-man rotation at guard and center during the past two seasons.

``I expect to try and emerge as a team leader and help out my team as much as I can,'' Franklin said. ``If we're doing what we're supposed to be doing, we'll stay on the field -- coaches have made that clear to us. There won't be a rotation. Whatever is best for the team, that's what is going to happen.''

Franklin, considered UM's second-best lineman, behind Fox, had trouble finishing games last year despite registering a team-high 38 pancake blocks and grading out at 94 percent.

He lost his starting job briefly last season, but he said those days are over with.

``When I first got here, everything was like in fast-forward,'' Franklin said. ``But as you get older, I was able to slow it down. It's moving in slow motion again.''

Fox is confident that things will slow down for UM's other veterans, too.

``They've had playing experience, but it's different when you're out there all game long,'' Fox said. ``They've been waiting for their opportunity, and now they've got it.

``They're not going to take anything for granted. They're working hard.''

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Soup, you got a typo....

"as Aldarius Johnson leads the ACC in catches, yards and TDs"

Tee Hee...

[Calvin]

? If aldarius lost 16 pounds, does anybody have any idea what the hell he's weighing now!

[canechic]

Ok raizecane send me an email at tlwflores@hotmail.com...we will look for a spot that is easy to get to for the whole Orlando crew!!

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Calvin, lol, I was thinking the same thing about a 16lb lighter Aldarius. I still think he's going to need another year or two to build the strength and size so that he's faster and strong.

We'll see. I know Collier better be in shape with KT on board.

I haven't heard ANYTHING about the man who may emerge as the best of the bunch STREETER.

No one saw him at Canesfest????

[CaneSawMassacre]

The word is givens won't be coming here......... 86 any word on the hotel?

[Hurriphin]

Hurriphin....the U.

I don't know how many of you guys are into horror/thriller movies, but I saw that movie Orphan last night, and THAT chick WASN'T phuckin' around!!

In regards to the VT game....
I spend about 1/3 of the year down here in VA, and EVERY year the paper's constantly shovel us this filth about the Hokies making a possible push to the Nat.' Title. They are over-hyped every year, (actually by more than just local papers)and it appears this season will be no different.
I'm begging someone to please tell me exactly who on that team (particularly on Off.) is gonna take that team the distance. They've got at least three L's comin to them this year. (Bama', Us, and I'll say UNC) Don't know if anyone watched the replay of the VT @ BC game yesterday, but as good as a runner that kid Taylor is....he is a morbid passer. Yes, I'm well aware of the fact that kids can improve, but unless you're running a sort of offense that caters particularly to a QB's dynamic running ability, (like the Spread, Spread Option, or Option O) it's gonna require a lot more than what Tech seemingly possesses, to take your team to the promise land.
The media has raved about how Taylor has gotten the hitch out of his delivery, gotten more accurate, and so on, but I've seen homie play in person, and have watched him all the way up to this point, and trust and believe, this guy PREFERS to run all over the place. He's always counted on himself, more that his teamates, to make a play. Spy the hell outta him, send the crib as often as possible, and score a few TD's, and it's curtains for these dudes. Even if he did want to pass the ball....well, can anyone tell me the last time a VT offense lit up the skies with the forward pass?
I don't think that I've ever been vaulted, but 86, if you wouldn't mind......

UM-34. VT-(maybe)20.

[Hurriphin]

.....I know that long posts tick people off and everything, but I don't believe I've made a habit of it, so, you know, sorry.

[Calvin]

Never apologize for having a long post, unless it has the same content as the last blog that was put up.

cav, yeah man, i'm wondering what his weight is now, if he's under 200, he might not be able to get off the line, he did well in down field blocing last year for sure. collier might need to look into losing about 8 pounds himself.

Been thinking about this Fsu game, let's not see chavez grant on #89 in the slot to often.

[DATcane]

http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct2=us%2F0_0_s_7_0_t&usg=AFQjCNFw9MNIDDX3S94praDVfdYVapJr3g&cid=0&ei=e891SqD-CuHEmQebvabUAQ&rt=SEARCH&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F228899-top-five-all-time-college-freshman-running-backs

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[Canez1]

Este at this point everyone except for Fox is soft in my eyes.

They all need to step up if we are gonna take that next step.

BigO supposedly balled this spring so having anohter beast on the OLine is just what we need.

The more the young guys push for PT the better this unit will get.

Like T said. This OLine right now is not going to get it done.

They need to get it together in a hurry.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[HillViewCane]

You know DATcane correct me if I am wrong but I didn't think Tebow said he was a virgin. I thought he said he was saving himself for marriage.

That's two completely different things. You could wake up any morning and say you are saving yourself for marriage.

That's a process you can start a new everyday.

[DATcane]

that's a good point Hill,

I would have to read what he said

[roachcane77]

REALLY good blog by Shandel on our new QB commit:

NOW I understand why Whipple likes this kid so much. There's an old saying that you can't "coach" speed into a player that doesn't already have some... I also believe a kid with a natural "live" arm, (and good foot speed), is going to have a LOT of upside, because it's hard to "coach" a poor thrower to surpass a "naturally" strong
thrower. (And this kid apparently has a cannon.)

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_college_hurricanes/2009/07/latest-commitment-brings-lots-of-athleticism-.html

[Six]

Hurriphin - this is what I'm guessing about the purple chickens up in Blacksburg ..

They think Taylor will turn into Dog Killa Vick of 1999, with his arm and also his legs. Here's the problem, the kid threw only 2 TDs last year & 7 INTs - also, he doesn't have much pop in his arm on the deep routes, so knocking the WR's around before they can get to a spot might help. He ran for almost 750 yards & got into the endzone 7 times - so they're hoping he really becomes a dual threat, without all the INTs.

Taylor has 2 SRs. protecting his ass at LG and LT. The right side of the line isn't as experienced, but, their RT has more games under his belt than Figs, AJ Trump, Pipho, Gunn, Horne or Ben Jones has for the Canes. Their LG started in the Orange Bowl - I remember that in particular b/c the announcers were harping on it during the game, but the kid held up. They sucked last year though in pass protection - some of that may be contributed to Tyrod Taylor not getting rid of the ball as well.

Their Defense was 7th in the nation last year - if they're ranked that high again this year, then Bud Foster truly does some kind of jedi mind trick on them to make them think they're all a bunch of Bruce Smiths and DeAngelo Halls.

They lost only one real player from their D-Line, at DE. They lost Victor Harris to the draft - I refuse to call anyone "Macho" Harris, his name is Victor Harris. Besides VICTOR, they return everyone else.

They saw what RB Darren Evans did as a Frosh last year, and it was damn impressive. Almost 1,300 yards rushing with 11 TDs.

They still have Greg Boone at TE, dude is large ... last I read, he was about 290lbs and can move. They have some bigger WRs, not burners, more like possession type that will block out the DBs. If those bigger WRs aren't afraid of blocking, that only helps Darren Evans and Tyrod when they get loose.

They have no problem with depth at most positions. They've won the ACC the past two years. National Championship game though? I dunno about that .... just some writers wanting to get reaction, that's all.

[.AngryCane]

Shandel also wrote a good little piece on Telemaque the day before...

Can't wait to see #7 turn a Pick-6!

[Six]

Meant to type that VTechs "RG" not "LG" started in the Orange Bowl, and that was his 1st start b/c the announcers kept talking about it.

Their "LG" has been a 2nd Team All-ACC, for 3 years now.

This kid here ...

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=68066&draftyear=2010&genpos=OG

[86Cane]

"as Aldarius Johnson leads the ACC in catches, yards and TDs"

Tee Hee...

Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | August 02, 2009 at 12:31 PM

That's no typo buddy, that a FACT jack!

[Ryan]

was my post deleted?

[86Cane]

86 Angry and I have decided against the FSU game, too much with Hotel and all, class the next day, so maybe the Orlando crew....do you guys want to meet somewhere and watch the game together? Let me know so we can find a spot good for all of us to watch!

Posted by: canechic | August 02, 2009 at 10:17 AM

OK, gotchu.

Last year the Orlando club of the UM Alumni Association held their game watch parties at O'Boys BBQ in Winter Park. It is actually a really big and nice place with good food, full bar and a separate UM veiwing area with a huge screen TV. About 20-30 showed up.

I'll get U the contact info.

[Daytoncane]

i see that aldarius lost some weight. that should help with the speed issue for now. he can focus on getting faster and later on pack on the muscle again.

people are doubting him but you guys will see the light soon. he had success against south florida competition and that success will translate to the field this season.

[Hurriphin]

Six,

Way to have my back on that one. I respect the VT coaching stable like crazy, (particularly because outside of the in-state blue-chippers---and there are plenty--- they very seldom land the type of recruits that we deem big timers) but they've always been on the muddy side of the fence between very good and great.

[Hurriphin]

Victor Harris (I have no qualms with the nickname Macho) was a big loss, but no doubt Foster is a demon at his job, and will likely find a guy or two to ease the pain.
Last year should've been no less than 30-14, UM, and if Whipple @ Jacory do what I think they'll do, my prediction shouldn't be too far off.

[8th Man in the Box]

Nice write-up...I like this outcome a whole lot better, although I think the games will be a whole lot closer.

One disagreement "Aldarius Johnson leads the ACC in catches, yards and TDs" Laron Byrd will lead in the TD category. He's my LOF pick.

[canefan3]

The o-line will be fine. They take more flak from the fans than they deserve. (As does Darryl Sharpton).

Orlando Franklin improved greatly near the end of the year. He was straight up dominant in the Va. tech game. Fox will be great as always. Aj Trump will be an upgrade at center over Shannon. Than comes the right side. Figs has shown flashes but needs to put it all together. this his 3rd year so this is the time for the light to come on. and at RT its really unknown. Phipho is at best average. And Jermaine Johnson is not ready at all.

The problem is we have no depth. If Fox or Franklin go down we are screwed.

The o-line will be good enough to win the ACC if everyone stays healthy.

[86Cane]

UMAA info:

Orlando Alumni Club President
Deborah Moskowitz, B.S.C. '94

orlandoalumni@gmail.com

Alumni Relations Liaison
Andy Vittor, B.B.A. '04, M.B.A. '06
Assistant Director of Alumni Programs

avittor@miami.edu

[86Cane]

One disagreement "Aldarius Johnson leads the ACC in catches, yards and TDs" Laron Byrd will lead in the TD category. He's my LOF pick.

Posted by: 8th Man in the Box | August 02, 2009 at 03:12 PM

OK, fair enough.

U sir have been VAULTED!

[86Cane]

Love this blog! how do i get a canes space tee????

Posted by: IN RANDY WE TRUST! | August 02, 2009 at 11:02 AM

There are three ways to get a shirt:

1. Win one here by being FIRST on the blob.
2. Write something that gets published here.
3. Meet me at UM sporting event and buy one for $10.

[Ryan]

Calvin,

I'm calling you out. You are full of crap.

I know we all drink our kool-air and wear our Orange and Green-tinted glasses, but you take it too far.

You confidently say we would beat UF right now. You are dillusional.

You also say UF should look out for FIU. Stop joking man. Saying that shows you have no credibility.

[86Cane]

MORE BREAKING NEWS, THIS JUST IN:

The word is Givens won't be coming here...

Posted by: CaneSawMassacre | August 02, 2009 at 01:23 PM

Any word yet on who John McCain is going to pick as his VP running mate? U think he picks a woman? Nah, me either.

[86Cane]

GO GET 'EM RYAN!

And since we are calling people out...

Esteban: What is the basis for your claim that "Mario is recruiting his azz off" (at FIU)?

Captain: What do U base your claim on that "Streeter may be the best of them all?"

[86Cane]

I don't think that I've ever been vaulted, but 86, if you wouldn't mind......

UM-34. VT-20.

Posted by: Hurriphin | August 02, 2009 at 01:26 PM

U got it!

[Calvin]

The one thing about v-tech that you have to give them credit for, their oc makes nix look somewhat better, hell their offense was ranked higher/lower(however you want to take it) than ours was last year, but they played championship defense pretty much all year, and that was the difference. Defense and a running game will take you places.

The one thing i noticed when we played v-tech last year though, marcus forston drew alot of double teams especially aftr they realized he couldn't be blocked 1 on 1 that night. Also, if marcus robinson improves, that'll be 2 guys who'll more than likely get double teamed, and than you leave moncur by hiself, good luck qb's. bailey will have a whole lot more fun on the inside as well.

v-tech does have decent receivers, and that's the thing about v-tech recruiting, forget the 5 star guys, they make sure they get the guys rated high in their own state like we are back to doing. You look at our team, irregardless of the star system, it just so happens that marcus forston, aldarius, street, spence, ben jones, brandon harris, jacory harris, davon johnson, pimp, etc. etc. we didn't recruit them because of their star rating, we recruited them because they could play.

I didn't even mention marcus robinson, those guys from that class. Now you come back to this next class, we're back to recruiting mainly from in state, it'll make a big difference on that field because guys on the team that have competed against guys from other teams already know who's lining up beside them, other warriors.

Unlike gys who come from out of state where it takes time to see if they can play, like a laron byrd, he's earned his respect, vaughn t, he's earned his respect as well, hell, even if you come from another part of Florida, when you get to Miami, you have to earn your respect. If you come from Miami, and go somewhere else, they already expect you to be one of the better players on the team.

So uc got tj bryant, we took vaughn telemaque. Although tj bryant was from Fsu territory, we at least struck a blow for them, because they could've had tj bryant and vaugh t. in the same secondary.
I'm not worried about our o-line, that's stoutlands problem. That second unit is going to get more work in practice than a lil bit. I'm not worried about the inside guys, as long as we have guys who can hold up outside, we can manage it from their.

[86Cane]

BTW...click here and look at the "LINKS" section lower right column:

http://alumni.miami.edu/clubs/?club=orl

Do it!

[Calvin]

Oh hell naw, what do the gators have that makes you believe they woould beat us right now, if you think the gators are better than we are right now, check that, if you think the gators are head and shoulders better than us, than you're the one that's delusional.

What game were you watching last year, our oc lost that game. We got more offense this year, Had we scored 17 points against the gators, we when that game. All they did defensively was call alot of run blitzes, but you see what happened when jacory checked off to that quick slant to kayne farq, that was their all day. They challenged our receivers with man to man coverage and the plays were not called to challenge them back.

Line em up this year and let's go get it. With that soft schedule they have, it's high likely we'll see them a the end of the year. The Fiu situation, while it might seem like a joke to you, it probably would have sounded like a joke to you before they played UM the 1st time that they'd even be in the game.

Now do i think Fiu is better than the gator hell naw, but do i think the game could end as a dog fight, i wouldn't be surprised. Offensively the gators don't have a player that scares anyone as of yet. Yeah we know jeff demps is fast, but he's not running routes, he's gettign the ball on trap plays and stretch plays which means he's going side ways 1st, advantage goes to the defense.

That offense is not that explosive as some of their scored would have you believe, if you scheme against it wrong, they'll score points on u with mismatches. ponder & russel from nc st. had a better day against us than tebow did.

I also know that had jacory qb'ed that game, he would have thrown a lot of 1 on 1 fade routes on the fly. Again i ask, what has you in awe of the gators. Must be the orange in their jerzee's. Our d-line last year was in their backfield a whole lot last year, and that d-line didn't even know what they were doing. Line us up this year. Matter of fact, when we play oklahoma this year, that'll be the answer to your delusional question.

[MDCane]

Soup, Great link.

Can I make a LOF trade? I want to trade Randy Phillips for Damien Berry.

[Calvin]

That last post is directed towards ryan, who said:

You confidently say we would beat UF right now. You are dillusional.
Posted by: Ryan | August 02, 2009 at 03:36 PM

So i guess if i need the UN-confident way to say it i'm suppose to call him. I tell you, i know the team has played with no confidence in randy's 1st year, but not last year, and not more than likely no years since last year. Every team that's put on the field from here on out will be confident.

Matter of fact, i'd like to invite ryan to the locker room and ask the team do they really think they could beat the gators right now, he'd be ducked taped inside a locker for weeks.

[Calvin]

Some highlights for ryan to continue to be in awe!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkekqh-4I_c

[Six]

Here's a Captain Obvious statement I'm about to make ..

The season goes as the O-Line goes, and with the inexperience of everyone but Jason Fox - Whipple is going to have some long nights.

I don't give the O-Line any credit until they prove it.

[Esteban]

86, look at the players FIU was bringing in before Mario and the players they've been bringing in since he took over. 1st thing you'll notice is that he's getting more local guys at the skill positions. 2nd is he's bringing in more speed onto their defense. 3rd he's got guys actually looking at FIU as an option before it gets to the point of "i got no where else to go in d1". even got their 1st 4 star recruit this year (not that stars make a difference, just its something the fans take notice of). FIU could win its conference this year. Mario and Randy both are doing it the old UM way, just on different levels.

[elliott]

Calvin, I am loving your post man very real and very true with the UM program. Without a doubt the Miami and FL game last year came down to our terrible OC and his scared play calling. I still hate watching replays of that game wondering what could have been.. Anyway U are right on we COULD beat Florida right now, only problem is WE WONT KNOW how good we really are until Florida state. This year feels different and I can not explain it, I haven't been this excited about Miami Football since 2005 when we went to Blacksburg and shup up the VT home crowd and Marcus Vick look sluggish. That was the last time I saw a fierce front 4 from Miami. Will our DT's finally get some pressure on Qb's this year? I am hoping so cheers to the upcoming season and what could be a break out year for the CANES.....

[elliott]

WE MADE MARCUS VICK LOOK SLUGGISH...

Front four MUST DOMINATE!!!!!!!!!

[Esteban]

FIU still needs to build its OL and DL. won't really be able to run with the big boys until they do. but can win their conference in the meantime.

but enough on FIU...

Six, the OL deserves no credit at this point. But am still optimistic. but credit? they've only earned credit as being an inconsistent group so far. and some of them haven't even earned that. just ain't play yet.

[elliott]

bY THE WAY what ever happened to the kid from Penn State? Did he not get in or is he staying at Penn State?

[Canez1]

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5658452/14835438

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[86Cane]

Can I make a LOF trade? I want to trade Randy Phillips for Damien Berry.

Posted by: MDCane | August 02, 2009 at 04:21 PM

U send me $20 and I''l send U a T-shirt AND trade your LOF picks. LOL

I'll change it.

[86Cane]

bY THE WAY what ever happened to the kid from Penn State? Did he not get in or is he staying at Penn State?

Posted by: elliott | August 02, 2009 at 04:46 PM

Elliott...U are BANNED!

[Ryan]

I'm just giving a reality check. The UF game last year was a lot more important to UM than it was to UF. I think the UF players came out over-confident and expecting to whoop up on their Southern neighbors. UM came to play and gave them a game.

I am confident that if UF approached the game differently it would have been a much bigger loss.

Sorry if it hurts your feelings or others, but thats the truth, UF didn't play their best last year while UM was right around their best.

I think we do have a chance this year against Oklahmoa, but thats a team that lost its o-line. UF lost Harvin and Murphy. Murphy will be replaced. UF has enough talent to make up for a good amount of what Harvin brought but surely not all of it.

I love UM, but UF is the best team in the country this year.

[Six]

Canez1 - I want to go run through a Croc fans chest and rip out his spine with my teeth after watching that video

Anyone who says Boss Man Shannon doesn't get fired up or doesn't hurt more than anyone else when it comes to people bashing Miami, better watch the little talking he gave about how Duke scheduled the Canes for their homecoming ... and that wasn't even the entire speech

[solarcane]

On Canespace there is a big difference between being vaulted and being mounted.

peace

[Ryan]

Not to mention UF should have the best defense in the country this year.

I think they clearly have the best secondary. Their safeties are like what our's will be next year and the year after. Major Wright, Ahmad Black, and Will Hill are serious.

They have two very good corners in Janoris Jenkins and Joe Haden. Wondy Pierre-Louis is also good but not all SEC or all American level. They have depth behind those 3 as well.

Their DL is top notch. I say we have better talent but are just as or a little better due to experience. Dunlap is a beast.

Finally, their LB corps should be one of the best in the country. They got Spikes and Doe back. I'm not sure who the 3rd LB is, but they got Brandon Hicks, Lerante McCray, Jon Bostic, Brendan Beal, and Jelani Jenkins among others.

I love UM. They are my favorite team in any sport. But I do not love blind optimism and homer-ism. I think this is the last year UF is better than UM for some time, but they are better now.

[MDCane]

U send me $20 and I''l send U a T-shirt AND trade your LOF picks. LOL

I'll change it.

Posted by: 86Cane | August 02, 2009 at 05:08 PM

Bless you SOUP!

BTW Berry will take over full-time by the 2nd half of FSU game.

[Esteban]

Ryan, there is no way the UF guys didn't come into that game prepared. Oscar don't allow that and they had extra incentive built in since its a game against guys they grew up with and for some against a team that didn't recruit them. We just played good. They just played better utlimately though.

[Calvin]

ryan, come on man, you talking about me losing credibility, the gators up until this year haven't beaten us in over 20 years, they were at home, an in state game, in front of their fans, they wanted to be the team to break the over 20 year drought and you sitting their posting that crap abut you don't think they came to play their best, ok, my bad, i thought i was talking to someone who knew football.

The problem is, you givng that bullshat offense oscar cryer runs to much credit. tebow is good, their o-line is okay, oklahoma showed that, their defense is top notch. Their d-line is good, but hd we had a passing game, their d-line would not have been able to tee off like that, especially if we had a running game. The problem was, we kept throwing these short passes on 1st down, got no yards running on second down that kept setting up obvious passing situations on 3rd downs.

Bottom line. we had enough to win against them and didn't use it.

[Six]

Calvin - don't forget that some dumbass coach or AD before Boss Man Shannon/Kirby Hocutt got there, agreed to have SEC refs do that game on top of all the rest

If you look at UiF's past 2 National Champ titles, it was their D that won it for them .. just like it will be this year. They held Oklahoma scoreless when they were down at UiF's 3 and 6 yard lines - that was the difference in the game. It wasn't the Holy "Virgin" #15 - it was the D that saved his blessed ass and will again this year as well.

[Ryan]

Look at our schedule last year. UF is clearly the biggest opponent.

Look at UF's schedule last year. LSU and George were clearly bigger opponents than UM. It could be argued that away at Tennessee, at Florida State, and South Carolina were bigger games.

[Esteban]

don't forget our backs ran impatiently. left a lot of yards ungained cause they ran past jason fox and into spikes for 1 yard gains. had they hesitated just a split second they could have cut off fox's block into the open field. happened at least twice maybe three times.

[Calvin]

elliott, that game pisses me off as well, the only reason i can stomach watching the highlights is because the guys played with passion and pride until the end. bradon james got abused all night, 2 great suplex tackles by bosher, and the punishing tackle by spence.

That garbage offense got shut-down, point blank. That tebow faking to the middle run crap didn't work on us, either you're going to run or you're not. If the gators were the better team that night, why didn't oscar cryer go for it on 4th down after forston made tebow rush his pass, and he threw it in the dirt, than start flailing his arms to cryer to go for it, he wasn't no dummy, he sent in the special teams unit.

You didn't hear a gator after the game say what you're saying, so that makes you worst than a gator the way you thinking ryan, quit making excusing for them, they got out played for most of that game. Did they not come to play against oklahoma in the title game, all oklahoma did was see our defensive game plan against them.

Canez1, great video, shannon just like alot of us on here are pissed off that a team would schedule us as a homecoming game. marve didn't play like he understood that, but jacory did.

[elliott]

Elliott...U are BANNED!

U have to excuse me today that question was more of a reach just hoping that kid had already been cleared. We need all the help we can get in the secondary. Plus I just had some brandy mixed with Iced tea and fresh lemons.

[elliott]

Bottom line. we had enough to win against them and didn't use it.

I agree nuff said.....

[Esteban]

ryan, its um vs uf...thats the motivation for all parties. its a big deal.

i'm not sure why thats hard to understand.

[Calvin]

six, you right about their defense being the cause of them and their championships, they killed ohio st. and they held oklahoma out of the end zone, i'm not sure why you get in the redzone and not find gresham or at least attempt to, i'm sure the gators doubled him up, but that running play where torrey davis blew it up was ridiculous. Than when stoops goes for the amped up pressure long as hell fieldgoal, you could tell he was going to miss that before they even lined up.

sec refs as well, which meant, they were not going to make to many holding calls against the gators. Our backs ran impatiently for sure, tommie robinson, wake up. Also, if it's 4th and short, if tommie robinson has coop in their again trying to bang it up the middle, somebody should slap his azz. Also, why would you call that play to the other side of the o-line, run it off of franklin and foxes hip, if we don't get it, i can live with that.

If we run the coop to travis benjamin play, more than likely it works, because they're defense got real over aggressive.