BREAKING NEWS: NCAA DECISION ON UM PLAYERS

CORAL GABLES, Fla. –  The University of Miami has been notified of the actions taken by the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff.

“The NCAA has informed the University of Miami of their decisions regarding the reinstatement of eight student-athletes who were declared ineligible by the University last week, “ said UM Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst. “The student-athletes involved have acknowledged receiving improper benefits and will now be responsible for restitution and, in some cases, the student-athletes will also serve game suspensions.  They understand that their actions demand consequences.

“This university has the highest standards in all of our academic and athletic endeavors.  We will remain steadfast in our commitment to continue to build winning programs with the utmost of integrity.  We will be more vigilant in our compliance and continue to work with the NCAA on the joint investigation to determine the facts.

“We appreciate the diligence and understanding of the NCAA staff and its handling of the student-athlete eligibility issues in an expeditious manner.  I would also like to thank Coach Golden and his staff for their professionalism and leadership over the past few weeks.”

Additionally, the following football student-athletes have been cleared by the NCAA to participate in all competition though each must make repayment in the amount of less than $100 for receiving impermissible benefits: Brandon McGee, JoJo Nicholas, Micanor Regis and Vaughn Telemaque.

Senior Marcus Robinson has been cleared of any NCAA violations and will not face any penalties.

Finally, UM head coach Al Golden announced that senior wide receiver Aldarius Johnson has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. 

Chris Freet
Associate AD for Communications | University of Miami Athletics

Comments

[calGary Cane]

First?

[Alberto]

Oliver Vernon gets 6 games; Ray-Ray and Dye 4; Jacory, Forston, Spence, Benjamin, Ojomo 1 game suspension.

[Alberto]

Of the eight, three received substantial benefits as recruits from former booster Nevin Shapiro and athletics personnel to entice them to enroll at UM, which are considered some of the most serious recruiting violations within the NCAA. Five other students were found to receive less than $500 each.

> Defensive end Olivier Vernon received more than $1,200 in benefits and must miss six games and make repayment of the value of the benefits.

> Safety Ray Ray Armstrong and tight end Dyron Dye will miss four games and must make repayment. Ray Ray owes $788 and Dye owes $738.

> Defensive end Marcus Forston, linebacker Sean Spence, defensive end Adewale Ojomo, receiver Travis Benjamin and quarterback Jacory Harris must miss one game and make repayments. Forston received more than $400 in extra benefits. Spence received approximately $275; Ojomo $240; Benjamin $10 and Harris $140.

The NCAA says UM has not submitted any additional reinstatement requests at this time.

[usagainsttheworld&thereferees]

so is the investigation over????

[Alberto]

It could have been worst. Let´s win game one. Go Canes!!!

[TLuv]

I guess this means the depth chart will be coming out later this afternoon?

[SOUP]

Alberto...nice ads on the info!

[UMike]

Dam..1 game for $10 lol

[roachcane77]

Well... it's finally official. We'll have our hands VERY full with all of those defenders out for Maryland.

Sorry Ray Ray got a 4 game hit... But glad Sean Spence is only 1.

[Alberto]

All this according to Manny Navarro.

[SOUP]

CalGary and Tluv...I removed a few comments above just to clean up the blog. Lots of "eyes" will be looking on so I wanted to stick to the story and related info. No harm, no foul!

CalGary...email at: canespace86@aol.com for your Canespace T-shirt.

[Dadesfynest83]

okay so if we got a guy out because of 10 bux...LSU's guys better be $h!tt!ng brix. why can't he repay whoever now and be eligible ASAP. that'll bring Nevin's debt down to 929,999,990 LOL

[Texascane]

That's the NCAA recommendation...Miami could hand out additional punishment...just sayin'...

[alf]

Told ya AJ4 messed up pretty bad

[TLuv]

No worries Soup...

The $10 thing must have been a typo or he just could have paid it back and not been suspended at all.

[TJL]

maybe since ray ray will miss almost 1/2 of the year he will stay for his senior year?

[SinisterCane]

Dye played how much. Aldarius Johnson suspended indefinitly is blessing:)

[Texascane]

This is what amazes me about all the sensationalized coverage of this whole affair...

Rhett Bomar at Oklahoma took "improper benefits" that totalled 4 times the amount of all of our players combined...no calls for the death penalty, no "shut down the program" for Oklahoma...

[CaneRock]

"Benjamin $10"
Posted by: Alberto | August 30, 2011 at 05:36 PM

What!?!?
Either that's a misprint, or the interrogators really broke His ass down...

[SinisterCane]

Finally, UM head coach Al Golden announced that senior wide receiver Aldarius Johnson has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules

Man I'm crip walkin' right now, 1 less self-entitle player

[WindyCane-Forecast1]

We are about to determine how good Al Golden really is as a coach. He has a lot of distractions and issues to deal with, but at least now the Canes know what to expect and can at least put this behind them.

I don't know who won the QB job in camp, but its now up to Morris-17 to step up. If Morris plays well in College Park, it will be hard for Golden to bench him going forward.

Golden will have the Canes ready to play.

[TJL]

Eight Miami (Fla.) football student-athletes must miss competition and repay benefits as a condition of becoming eligible to play again, according to a decision Tuesday by the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff. The student-athletes received varying levels of recruiting inducements and extra benefits from university booster Nevin Shapiro and athletics personnel, according to the facts of the case.

Reinstatement decisions are independent of the NCAA enforcement process and typically are made once the facts of the student-athlete’s involvement are determined. This is typically well in advance of infractions decisions. The enforcement investigation into the university's football program is ongoing.

MIAMI SUSPENSIONS
Player Pos. Game(s)
Olivier Vernon DE 6
Aravious Armstrong S 4
Dyron Dye TE 4
Travis Benjamin WR 1
Marcus Forston DL 1
Jacory Harris QB 1
Adewale Ojomo DL 1
Sean Ryan Spence LB 1
Of the eight football student-athletes, three received substantial benefits as prospective student-athletes from Shapiro and athletics personnel to entice them to enroll at the university, which are considered some of the most serious recruiting violations within the NCAA.

Olivier Vernon, who received more than $1,200 in benefits primarily from Shapiro, must miss six games and make repayment of the value of the benefits. These recruitment benefits included meals, transportation, access to Shapiro’s game suite, drinks, as well as cover charges at two different nightclubs, among others.

Two other student-athletes, Aravious Armstrong and Dyron Dye, will miss four games and must make repayment. Armstrong received approximately $788 in extra benefits from Shapiro and athletics personnel during his recruitment. Dye received approximately $738. These student-athletes’ benefits included five nights of impermissible lodging from institutional staff during their unofficial visits, transportation, multiple meals, and entertainment at a gentleman’s club.

Different than the first three student-athletes, five other student-athletes received impermissible benefits while currently enrolled at the university.

These five student-athletes – Marcus Forston, Sean Ryan Spence, Adewale Ojomo, Travis Benjamin and Jacory Harris – must miss one game and make repayment. Forston received more than $400 in extra benefits from Shapiro and athletic personnel, including athletic equipment, meals, nightclub cover charges and entertainment at a gentleman’s club. Spence received approximately $275 in benefits, including meals, transportation, as well as cover charges and entertainment at a gentleman’s club. Ojomo received $240 in extra benefits, including a meal and nightclub cover charges. Benjamin received more than $150 in extra benefits, including meals and entertainment. Harris received more than $140 in benefits from meals, entertainment, transportation and nightclub cover charges.

During the student-athlete reinstatement process, the staff considers a number of factors including guidelines established by the Division I NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for the type of violations and value of benefits, if a significant competitive advantage was gained, the student-athlete’s responsibility for the violations and any mitigating circumstances presented by the school, among other factors.

“From regular reviews of our rules to the presidential retreat earlier this month, our members have continually stressed that involvement of third parties during recruitment will not be tolerated, and there must be accountability for inappropriate behavior,” said Kevin Lennon, NCAA vice president of academic and membership affairs.

STUDENT-ATHLETE REINSTATEMENT
Reinstatement decisions are independent of the NCAA enforcement process and typically are made once the facts of the student-athlete’s involvement are determined. Most cases are resolved quickly. In fact, many likely conclude before an investigation closes.

• More information

When a school discovers an NCAA rules violation has occurred, it must declare the student-athlete ineligible and may request the student-athlete’s eligibility be reinstated. The NCAA staff reviews each student-athlete’s reinstatement request individually based on its own merits and set of specific facts, which are agreed upon by the university and the NCAA enforcement staff. The University of Miami has not submitted any additional reinstatement requests at this time.

"The NCAA has informed the University of Miami of their decisions regarding the reinstatement of eight student-athletes who were declared ineligible by the University last week,” Miami athletics director Shawn Eichorst said. “The student-athletes involved have acknowledged receiving improper benefits and will now be responsible for restitution and, in some cases, the student-athletes will also serve game suspensions. They understand that their actions demand consequences.

"This university has the highest standards in all of our academic and athletic endeavors. We will remain steadfast in our commitment to continue to build winning programs with the utmost of integrity. We will be more vigilant in our compliance and continue to work with the NCAA on the joint investigation to determine the facts.

"We appreciate the diligence and understanding of the NCAA staff and its handling of the student-athlete eligibility issues in an expeditious manner. I would also like to thank Coach [Al] Golden and his staff for their professionalism and leadership over the past few weeks."

The reinstatement process typically concludes prior to the close of the enforcement investigation, which must determine the university’s responsibility for violations. While it depends on the complexity of the case, most student-athlete reinstatement requests are resolved in about a week after the school has provided a complete request and the reinstatement staff has all the necessary information. In contrast an enforcement investigation, which also varies in length depending on the complexity, must look at the totality of issues and takes an average of 11 months. For this reason, student-athlete reinstatement decisions do not signal that an enforcement investigation is complete.

The university can appeal any student-athlete reinstatement decision to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, an independent panel comprised of representatives from NCAA member colleges, university and athletic conferences who are not directly affiliated with the university. This committee can reduce or remove the condition, but it cannot increase the staff-imposed conditions. If appealed, the student-athlete remains ineligible until the conclusion of the appeals process.

[TLuv]

"Of the eight, three received substantial benefits as recruits from former booster Nevin Shapiro and athletics personnel to entice them to enroll at UM, which are considered some of the most serious recruiting violations within the NCAA."

That part hurts. I wonder when those names will be released?

[raizecane]

so is the investigation over????

Posted by: usagainsttheworld&thereferees | August 30, 2011 at 05:37 PM

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That’s the funniest thing I have heard in a long time. This thing is far from over and you can bet on that. It’s obvious that these guys came clean and that is why the NCAA didn’t make them eligible (ala Cam Newton). My only question is if Harris needed $140, couldn’t he have borrowed it from Vernon?

Getting a 1 game suspension for $10.00 is almost as bad as getting fired on your day off

[solarcane]

TLuv isn't it

> Defensive end Olivier Vernon received more than $1,200 in benefits and must miss six games and make repayment of the value of the benefits.

> Safety Ray Ray Armstrong and tight end Dyron Dye will miss four games and must make repayment. Ray Ray owes $788 and Dye owes $738.

[dg]

Oh well..until I hear houses, cars, etc. I think we will be fine. I believe this is on the adults still. It doesn't say which game the players have to sit. So is that up to Golden?

[solarcane]

offensive starters:

WR Byrd, Hurns; LT Figueroa; LG Gunn; C Horn; RG Linder; RT Washington; TE Calhoun; QB Morris

D-Starters: D-Line: Robinson, Regis, D. Smith, A. Smith Linebackers: Buchanon, Gaines, Futch DBs: M. Williams, Telemaque, Nicolas, McGee

[CaneRock]

I guess with TB, it's really NOT about the Benjamins is it (LOL).
Sorry, I just had to say it...

[TLuv]

Solar

I meant the names of the athletic personnel. (Hurtt, Panunnzio etc.)

[solarcane]

I think we see a lot of "freshmens flyin around"

[Texascane]

"and athletics personnel to entice them to enroll at UM,..."

Their are some ex assistant coaches from Miami who might want to apply at their local convenience store before this goes much further...

[solarcane]

Every starter back by division play

Gee the world didn't end and the sky is still right there
shocker

[solarcane]

I see what you mean now TLuv, I wasn't sure at first thanks

[TLuv]

I bet Vernon's amount is inflated because they factored in the price of NS's suite at the game. That alone is a lot

[solarcane]

Football Papa Cane
Do Not Expect: WR Aldarius Johnson to play another down as a UM player. He broke more than team rules.

[Dadesfynest83]

So...of the Sanford trio, Debose didn't partake in ANY illegal acts....right on NCAA !!!

[TLuv]

Solar I'll be expecting you or Ohio to be posting a link that Clint Hurtt has been fired/resigned from UL in the next week.

[CaneRock]

Getting a 1 game suspension for $10.00 is almost as bad as getting fired on your day off

Posted by: raizecane | August 30, 2011 at 06:06 PM

You know how it is when those Jordans come out, when you gotta have em', you gotta have em', JH wasn't gonna wait on an answer from OV...

[Chris]

One positive from Vernon's long suspension is we have a better chance of holding onto him for his senior season. Vernon + Chickillo as DEs = plenty of sacks!

[Texascane]

...and Nick Saban vetted Stoutland...let's see what he says in about six months...

[TLuv]

@Dadesfynest...I was thinking the SAME thing

On a good note...we'll have everyone but Vernon back for VT. And he will be eligible for FSU.

[SOUP]

This just in: "Glue Hands" has been sent to the glue factory.

Film at 11...and it will NOT be pretty!

[SOUP]

Well, all of U Stephen Morris supporters out there U got your wish. Let's see how that turns out? Good I hope...

[dj moonbat]

That part hurts. I wonder when those names will be released?

Posted by: TLuv | August 30, 2011 at 06:00 PM

Well, I would bet on Ray-Ray, Dye, and Vernon.

Like I said: the U better win big this year, because the hammer is going to come down.

[dj moonbat]

Do Not Expect: WR Aldarius Johnson to play another down as a UM player. He broke more than team rules.

Posted by: solarcane | August 30, 2011 at 06:14 PM

No way, man! Wurd on da skreet was that he was going to be the best receiver ever at Miami.

[solarcane]

TLuv I think you are right about Hurtt

soup, sorry about AJ the kid was another with unlimited potential and washed out.

[TLuv]

DJ-I meant the "athletics personnel" part. Sorry I should've been more clear

[j.w.]

So far, so good. Not sure where the $$$ figures come from but it doesn't look like the nCAA bought Shapiro's story about bowling for dollars tournaments.

[SOUP]

UM spokesman Chris Freet confirms that all one-game suspensions will be served against Maryland

[dj moonbat]

DJ-I meant the "athletics personnel" part. Sorry I should've been more clear

Posted by: TLuv | August 30, 2011 at 06:27 PM

Oh, well, at least Hurtt and Pannunzio. Maybe Aubrey Hill.

[Alberto]

I wonder how much the prostitute´s abirtion was and who is paying for that. LOL

[Alberto]

abortion

[Chris]

C. L. Brown - U of L Beat
Courier-Journal sports writer
Hurtt’s Miami recruits punished
Posted on August 30, 2011 by C. L. Brown
Three former Miami recruits U of L defensive line coach Clint Hurtt allegedly delivered to renegade booster Nevin Shapiro while he served on the Hurricanes’ staff received the harshest punishments of the eight players disciplined by the NCAA today.

Aravious "Ray-Ray" Armstrong and Dyron Dye each received four-game suspensions and must repay a total of slightly more than $1,500.

The NCAA determined that Armstrong ($788) and Dye ($738) received extra benefits from Shapiro and "athletics personnel" during his recruitment. The NCAA report concluded:

"These student-athletes’ benefits included five nights of impermissible lodging from institutional staff during their unofficial visits, transportation, multiple meals, and entertainment at a gentleman’s club."

One recruit that also was alleged to be introduced to Shapiro by Hurtt, Olivier Vernon, received the harshest punishment among the Canes’ players. The NCAA ruled that he received more than $1,200 primarily from Shapiro and suspended him six games and ordered him to make repayment.

The NCAA reported Vernon’s illegal benefits included "meals, transportation, access to Shapiro’s game suite, drinks, as well as cover charges at two different nightclubs, among others."

The remaining five Canes not affiliated with Hurtt in the Yahoo! Sports investigation received 1-game suspensions and were told to repay up to $400.

It’s unclear what this may mean for Hurtt. It appears to validate Shapiro’s allegations if the players and NCAA prove that Hurtt had knowledge of those improprieties as initially reported by Yahoo.

As of Monday, head coach Charlie Strong said the NCAA had not contacted Hurtt about his role in the Miami scandal.

[solarcane]

Anybody else surprised Tommy Streeter isn't starting?
I think he will be in there plenty.

look for LOF G Paul and P Dorsett to get in there.

[mi@mic@ne]

Its typical united hate against the Canes.. it shows this has been blown way out of proportion. And Al should not suffer for the infractions done 10 yrs ago.
Im ready for some football... cant wait to see the canes bust some heads...

[Texascane]

Maybe Hurtt can attend the John Blake..."Twelve Years Ago I Was the Head Coach of The Oklahoma Sooners and Look at Me Now"... school of what might have been...

[SOUP]

No way, man! Wurd on da skreet was that he was going to be the best receiver ever at Miami.

Posted by: dj moonbat | August 30, 2011 at 06:25 PM

Now I get why others on the blog who I will not mention thinks that U are such an arse!

Read my comment above about "Glue Hands".

But I understand that U are confused. Da Skreet (our current insider source) NEVER said anything about AJ II.

If U recall correctly I specifically quoted Lamar Thomas and Andre Johnson both of whom I interviewed IN PERSON about which incoming Freshman WR would be the best of the bunch and they BOTH said and I QUOTE: "Aldarius Johnson".

I just reported the facts as I knew them.

[Alberto]

We have to run,run and run most of the game to keep our defense off the field. Maybe go for some deep passes. If we can do that we will be OK on Monday. Also, I wouldn´t be surprised if we see a five receiver set to keep them on their toes. GO CANES!!!

[mi@mic@ne]

im looking for some long td runs by the smash and dash destruction crew.

[SOUP]

Legends ofthe Fall (LOF) update:

Those who picked Vernon (6 games) or RayRay or Dye (4 games) and want to change your picks you can.

I'll post ALL the previous pick tomorrow afternoon.

[SOUP]

We have to run,run and run most of the game to keep our defense off the field.

Posted by: Alberto | August 30, 2011 at 06:46 PM

Think about the starters on the OL for the Maryland game. What are they good at?

RUN BLOCKING!

I predict that the starting lineup will change for each game depending on the opponent and their strengths and weaknesses and who is suspended for UM.

The OSU starting lineup will include Bunch, Ford and Streeter. WATCH!

[mi@mic@ne]

man this is great news.. im ready for some football!!! .. im so excited i feel like beating my head against the wall. lol

[Dadesfynest83]

To all UM Freshman:

when u guys sign on the dotted line, u signed to compete in the big games, the spotlight, and to win NC's. Look at how many of u are gonna see significant PT on Monday (namely on the defensive side of the ball). You guys hyped??? I love that u all will see the field so quickly...and talk about being thrown into the fire...nationally televised game on primetime which proly is the ONLY game that night, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL jus like the pros, on the road, oh and did I mention it's a conference game???

Yea...this is it

Let the dogs out...sick em, take no prisoners, and come out with that W by any means necessary. Even with our suspensions we're still bigger, faster, stronger, BETTER. Make the terps the twurps and show the nation why we all tweeted #IStandWithTheU.

Make freshman impacts like Santana, Morgan, Ray, and every other Cane that dominated from day one. WIN BIG...make statements, let em kno that yall r takin names and kickn @$$. THIS IS WHAT U CAME HERE FOR...

PLAY SO THAT THOSE SUSPENED CAN'T GET BACK ON THE FIELD !!!!

GO CANES...

#IStandWithTheU

[Q]

I'm very upset this news comes in right now. All of this was blown out of proportion. But now the players that did wrong are punished and we will have to move on. Sad though..I have a lot to say but also a couple things are mind boggling..

Why is O.Vernon suspended for 6 games but up at OSU Terrell Pryor and co all got 5 games but did way more..free body art..discounted cars and selling everything.

Now we have the depth chart and I'm curious to know why Fig is the starting LT if Bounche beat out Seantrel then he earned the spot a week of training and he lost his job? Now I won't get to see Ray Ray blast Bryce Brown...

Go canes. Great offseason and I love what golden has done.

[SOUP]

Chris Freet...One correction on the depth chart: David Perry should be backing up Andrew Smith not Rico Williams.

[Dadesfynest83]

Anybody else surprised Tommy Streeter isn't starting?

Posted by: solarcane | August 30, 2011 at 06:38 PM

YES !!!!!! I thought he woulda started for sure, maybe a way for him to stay focused and remain hungry/consistent. U know AG always said that was his biggest hurdle.

[Dadesfynest83]

Chris Freet...One correction on the depth chart: David Perry should be backing up Andrew Smith not Rico Williams.

Posted by: SOUP | August 30, 2011 at 06:56 PM

I thought he was moved to TE???? Which by the way was a move that I hated, I'd much rather have that guy on the Dline.

[NativeCane]

Along with the news from the NCAA, here's the depth chart according to UM (with suspensions).

Offense
QB: Stephen Morris | Spencer Whipple
RB: Lamar Miller | Mike James | Maurice Hagens
WR: Allen Hurns | Kendall Thompkins | Phillip Dorsett
WR: LaRon Byrd | Rashawn Scott or Tommy Streeter
TE: John Calhoun or Asante Cleveland or Chase Ford or Clive Walford
LT: Joel Figueroa | Malcolm Bunche
LG: Harland Gunn | Jared Wheeler
C: Tyler Horn | Shane McDermott
RG: Brandon Linder | Jonathan Feliciano
RT: Brandon Washington | Jermaine Johnson

Defense
DE: Marcus Robinson | Anthony Chickillo
DT: Micanor Regis | Olsen Pierre
DT: Darius Smith | Jalen Grimble
DE: Andrew Smith | R. Williams
SLB: Ramon Buchanan | C.J. Holton
MLB: Jimmy Gaines | Gionni Paul
WLB: Jordan Futch | Denzel Perryman
CB: Mike Williams | Lee Chambers
CB: Brandon McGee | Thomas Finnie
FS: Vaughn Telemaque | Kacy Rodgers
SS: Jojo Nicolas | A.J. Highsmith

Special Teams
K: Jake Wieclaw | Matt Goudis
P: Dalton Botts | Jake Wieclaw
KR: Lamar Miller | Brandon McGee | Phillip Dorsett
PR: Phillip Dorsett | Kendall Thompkins

Read more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2011/08/um-releases-depth-chart.html#ixzz1WYXhYDf5

[Dadesfynest83]

also surprised that Eduardo or D. Hall isn't our 3rd RB...

[solarcane]

Las Vegas notes jacory is out and puts Miami back on the boards as 5.5 favorite.

life can be cold

[solarcane]

Man I dunno about putting Lamar out there on kick off returns, Dorsett or Brandon yea.
I guess Golden knows Mike James is money.

[TLuv]

Chris Freet...One correction on the depth chart: David Perry should be backing up Andrew Smith not Rico Williams.

Posted by: SOUP | August 30, 2011 at 06:56 PM

I haven't heard his name since he signed :/

[mi@mic@ne]

This is the last i will say about this but the NCAA is like an out of control drug addict .....with all the her controlling tactics she uses in divorce proceeding... who gets custody of the kids..lol

[NigeianCane]

there is no institutional crap here. think about it, if shanon chased him away when he came in and warned all players and assistants to stay clear of him or else, and somehow, he circumvented shanon's control and went behind his back to affect his recruits without shanon's knowledge. this shows the actions of a rogue booster that had no respect for the institution's rules.

[dj moonbat]

Now I get why others on the blog who I will not mention thinks that U are such an arse!

[. . .]

I just reported the facts as I knew them.

Posted by: SOUP | August 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM

Okay, whatever you say, hoss.

Anyway, although he hasn't had problems with drops like some other UM WRs, "glue hands" is probably going a bit far.

[BEERicane]

If U recall correctly I specifically quoted Lamar Thomas and Andre Johnson both of whom I interviewed IN PERSON about which incoming Freshman WR would be the best of the bunch and they BOTH said and I QUOTE: "Aldarius Johnson".

I just reported the facts as I knew them.

Posted by: SOUP | August 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM

To correct you Soup, those are opinions, not facts. blog on.

[elliott]

Well this sucks balls. The good news is we will be fine for the Ohio State game. Most of the players will be back in time. However, losing Ray Ray and Vernon hurts. But I am pretty sure those two will not be the deciding factor in a win for us. Do not get me wrong they will be missed but those two should not determine our season. Maryland game is a different animal we lost too much to expect to win this game. At least fortson, spence, ojomo and benjamin will be ready to go forthe Ohio state game.

[mi@mic@ne]

The university can appeal any athlete’s penalty to the NCAA’s committee on student-athlete reinstatement – on which UM deputy athletic director Tony Hernandez serves. Hernandez would have to recuse himself. If appealed, the student-athlete remains ineligible until the conclusion of the appeals process.

Why is O.Vernon suspended for 6 games but up at OSU Terrell Pryor and co all got 5 games but did way more..free body art..discounted cars and selling everything.
Posted by: Q | August 30, 2011 at 06:54 PM

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/30/2382557/ncaa-eight-miami-hurricanes-players.html#ixzz1WYgKo0pZ

I would appeal Vernons suspension

[BEERicane]

The only thing different about this year's team vs the last several years is that The Turnstile will be on the Left Side this year as opposed to the right (Figs, Pipho).

[mi@mic@ne]

The only thing different about this year's team vs the last several years is that The Turnstile will be on the Left Side this year as opposed to the right (Figs, Pipho).

Posted by: BEERicane | August 30, 2011 at 07:39 PM

Kehoe will keep this from happening.

[BEERicane]

Kehoe will keep this from happening.

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | August 30, 2011 at 07:41 PM

GAWD I hope you are right. But you know what they say: Sh*t in, sh*t out.

[brett6609]

wow *GLUE HANDS* suspended??? do any1 have any insight on y *GLUE HANDS* IS SUSPENED?? THIS kid is a joke, i mean he just regressed from his senior year. now i really want 2 c what tommy streeter can o

[mi@mic@ne]

With all this competition and coaching up the players... we are gonna be treated to the golden speed.

[dj moonbat]

Maryland game is a different animal we lost too much to expect to win this game. At least fortson, spence, ojomo and benjamin will be ready to go forthe Ohio state game.

Posted by: elliott | August 30, 2011 at 07:37 PM

Maryland has plenty of issues of its own. Vegas has Miami as a mid-sized favorite.

[mi@mic@ne]

wow... its a blessing we did not schedule FSU for the labor day kick off.. lol

[mi@mic@ne]

Golden live on 560 WQAM AND wqam.com right now. Hurricane Hotline is live

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#navlink=navbar#ixzz1WYjrXukx

[mi@mic@ne]

http://www.wqam.com/streamer/

[BEERicane]

We will handle FSU this year. Vault that.
FSU is the most overrated team in the country. Vault that.
Your Miami Hurricanes are the most underrated team in the nation. Vault that.

[SOUP]

also surprised that Eduardo or D. Hall isn't our 3rd RB...

Posted by: Dadesfynest83 | August 30, 2011 at 07:02 PM

Me too, but that will change in week 2, trust me.

[solarcane]

coach Al Golden tells WQAM Stephen Morris had been practicing as starter in last four practices

as if we didn't realize it

[SOUP]

OK if it will make EVERYBODY happy then I will confess to my transgressions:

I WAS WRONG ABOUT AJ II.

But to qualify that comment I ONLY said that because two of the GREATEST WRs ever at UM TOLD ME SO!

IF LT#36 and AJ#5 told you to your face that he was gonna be the next GREAT one, what would U say?

[Hermosa Cane]

Does anyone else feel that the NCAA came down really harsh on us? I would be pissed if I were Travis Benjamin.

[solarcane]

IF LT#36 and AJ#5 told you to your face that he was gonna be the next GREAT one, what would U say?

wait and see?

[mi@mic@ne]

If our te s get some receptions and we drop the ball off to the backs on the delay then your the receivers are gonna get open... they gonna half to key on smash and dash in the open field.

[SOUP]

We will handle FSU this year. Vault that.
FSU is the most overrated team in the country. Vault that.
Your Miami Hurricanes are the most underrated team in the nation. Vault that.

Posted by: BEERicane | August 30, 2011 at 07:54 PM

U sir have been VAULTED!

[BEERicane]

IF LT#36 and AJ#5 told you to your face that he was gonna be the next GREAT one, what would U say?

Posted by: SOUP | August 30, 2011 at 07:59 PM

Being that their statements were not based on projections/extrapolation and a minimal amount of data, I'd say they were still opinions. You were star-struck and that clouded your judgment.

I'm just saying... still love me some SOUPster up in here though. you da best!

[pbcfrcane13]

I mean really a game for 10 dollars....thats true? I thought that was a typo...WOW

[solarcane]

Art Kehoe gives Golden advice on dealing with the coming sanctions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRLEGAvVupw

[BEERicane]

I mean really a game for 10 dollars....thats true? I thought that was a typo...WOW

Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | August 30, 2011 at 08:06 PM

That HAS to be a typo. I don't buy it. Maybe he went over the $100 limit by $10 dollars so in effect it was over $10?

[SOUP]

Al Golden: "But there is a sense of opportunity for other guys on the team. They get a chance to step up and start.

Luv me some Al Golden!