Game Day: Miami vs Kansas State

This week your Miami Hurricanes face the Kansas State Wildcats at Sun Life Stadium at 3:30 PM in a game that has some very interesting implications.

After a big 18 point win over the Ohio State Buckeyes last week in Al Golden's first of what Miami fans all hope will be many, many home games in Miami for Golden, the Hurricanes may have finally found some much needed confidence in their step on their way back to regaining their infamous swagger.

 
The win by the Hurricanes knocked the Buckeyes out of the Top 25 and possibly set up a chance for Miami to move into the polls if they can manage another convincing win over the Wildcats this week. 

Here is Canespace blogger Christopher Whelpton's analysis of this week's offensive and defensive match-ups for both teams:

As most if not all Hurricane fans know one of the interesting side notes for this week's game is that "The Brothers Brown" will be playing for Kansas State instead of Miami. 

Brown The Elder (Arthur) once was the most sought after recruit in the entire Country.  He eventually committed to and played for the Hurricanes but for some reason failed to ever break into the starting lineup.  After two years in Coral Gables Sir Arthur decided it was time to pack up and head back to his native Kansas.

Brown The Younger (Bryce) was at one time verbally comitted to Miami but then shockingly left the Hurricanes waiting at the alter on National Signing Day as he decided to see what Rocky Top looked like.  Apparently it was not long before he decided that the view from the Top was not to his liking and he too high tailed it back to the more familiar surroundings of Kansas.

The UM coaches and players have all been very cautious and politically correct this week to downplay the Brothers Brown and any impact that they or their relationship to Miami will have on this game. 

 
But we think that when the defecation hits the rotary oscillator at Sun Life Stadium this Saturday there will be some payback on the minds of some of the players wearing the orange and green uniforms. 

Join us at the game to see the Canes beat the Wildcats this week by the score of: UM 34, KSU 13.

Comments

[Montreal-Cane]

UNO

[Montreal-Cane]

Chris thanks for your info.

[SJMPARMAN]

Sneaky late night post. I like it! Go CANES.

[SOUP]

Sneaky late night post. I like it! Go CANES.

Posted by: SJMPARMAN | September 24, 2011 at 12:34 AM

Got that SNEAKY feeling that the Canes may just explode TOMORROW!

[Sarasota 'cane]

UM 56
K-State 0

I can't sleep because I'm soooooo excited to see my family and go to the game tomorrow!

Let's go 'canes!!

[Montreal-Cane]

Another example why the NCAA is unfair...The Brown brothers were never suspended...

Both brothers were requested for interviews by The Miami Herald last week and this week, but Kansas State’s sports information office declined, saying the Browns were busy with classes.

Both Brown brothers were implicated by former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro in the Yahoo! Sports report that has led to an NCAA investigation and several suspensions. The brothers and their parents and adviser reportedly accepted hotel rooms and a meal from Shapiro in 2008. Arthur allegedly had dinner and a paid trip to a strip club during his freshman season, as well as food and drinks at Shapiro’s mansion.

Bryce his family and adviser received a lunch that cost $532 at Smith & Wollensky in 2008.

Arthur and Bryce were cleared by the NCAA, apparently given immunity for telling all.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/23/2421998/brown-brothers-are-back-in-town.html#ixzz1Yq9AxYI0

[Montreal-Cane]

Defeating Kansas State a top priority

http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/09/23/11/Defeating-Kansas-State-a-top-priority/landing_canes.html?blockID=567478&feedID=6919

[SJMPARMAN]

This is going to be an ugly game for Kansas State. If anyone thought it was going to be a competitive match, it would be on major network TV. But everyone KNOWS this will be a blow out by the Canes. I think like 45-3, maybe worse.

But it is not true that Arthur Brown has not talked about the game but you had to do alot of internet searching to find it.

http://www.themercury.com/K-StateSports/article.aspx?articleId=01620158970947c0a7963d13cc31e681

If there's one thing everybody can agree on it's that the University of Miami is loaded with talent and speed on both sides of the ball.

But it wasn't all that long ago that Kansas State's Arthur Brown was one of those very players as a promising young linebacker out of Wichita East. I found this at TheMercury.com website.

For a number of reasons, however, Brown's career at Miami never materialized and he decided to come home, back to Kansas, to play for Bill Snyder.

One team's loss was another's gain, though, as the junior has proven to be an asset for the Wildcats' revamped defensive unit, collecting 19 tackles — 2.5 for loss — through the first two games.

Last Saturday, 6-foot-1, 223-pound Brown was a big part of K-State's shutout over Kent State, registering 12 stops in the 37-0 victory and helping the Wildcats to their first shutout since 2006.

"It's been a while since K-State has had a shutout, so it's a great thing to be able to secure one of our goals and produce and be part of that," Brown said.

This week, however, the rejuvenated Brown will take his game back to Miami and hope to make the impact he never did as a Hurricane.

"I'm excited, looking forward to it, being in a familiar environment and being able to see some of the players on the team and compete against some of the players I once played with," said Brown, who had just 17 tackles in two years with the Canes.

Brown's time in Miami was brief, but his time there proved to be significant, along with nearly 70 other former and current Miami athletes who were named in a scathing report that outlined multiple NCAA violations during a span of eight years that took place there.

Though Brown was cleared to play this season and served no suspension, the former blue chip recruit was specifically named by former Miami booster Nevin Shapiro, who said he provided Brown — along with his brother and current K-State running back Bryce Brown — with impermissible benefits during his time as a recruit and player.

On Monday, Snyder said he doesn't anticipate the Browns' history with Miami to be a distraction come gameday.

"I know they have friends there and I know at the appropriate time they'll have a chance to interact with their friends," he said. "Arthur and Bryce, I'm quite certain, will be able to manage that and will be well focused on the ballgame, and try not to get distracted, and try to keep the game where it needs to be."

Snyder said it is, however, something he'll take up with both Arthur and Bryce.

"I think you have to address it," he said, 'but you don't have to make a major deal out of it. It's kind of like having an assignment in terms of on-the-field play. That's probably the best way to deal with it, and you just move on."

And when it comes to on-the-field play, Arthur's contributions have been immediately felt by the Wildcats, who enter Saturday's game with the nation's top-ranked defense.

"I love being a part of this defense and part of this team," Arthur said. "But the credit deserves to be spread around because we have a lot of great players out there who are doing their part."

But with Arthur anchoring the middle of the defense — his speed and athleticism on full display — he's already surpassed everything in two games with the Wildcats that he accomplished in two years in Miami.

"With us, having a redshirt year, a year to be able to understand and learn the system — he's matured both mentally and physically," Snyder said. "I think all those things just come with time, as long as you're really into it and care and want to develop yourself, and he wants all that."

While Arthur knows this defense is better than a year ago, he said it's not a finished product yet.

K-State's Week 1 performance was about as good as it could get, though, as the Wildcats held Eastern Kentucky to just 129 total yards, including only 10 rushing yards on 27 attempts. The only blemish was the lone touchdown surrendered after Bryce fumbled and gave Eastern Kentucky a short field for the easy score.

Arthur said this team had a productive bye week and still found ways to improve in the Wildcats' game against Kent State.

"We improved tremendously, from the d-line fulfilling their responsibilities and us as linebackers doing the same," he said. "But to be the team we want to be there's still a lot of areas that need improvement."

That starts Saturday at Miami in what will easily be the biggest test yet for a Wildcats defense that ranked next to last in the Big 12 a year ago.

Snyder said, while Arthur's numbers have been good, his prized linebacker is still one of the Wildcats who have some work to do.

"It's not about the numbers — it's about being where you're supposed to be and playing more aggressively than what he did (Saturday)," Snyder said of Arthur. "It's not that he played bad. I don't think we had anybody defensively who really played poorly. But you expect a lot of our young people and Arthur is certainly at the top of the list when you talk about expectations."

Arthur is well aware of the expectations placed upon him, and agreed with Snyder that he's not yet lived up to his potential — despite leading the Wildcats in tackles so far.

"Discipline is the key for me and the whole defense, as well," he said. "We really need to play our gap assignments and focus on not allowing our eyes to wander. We need to carry out our responsibilities."

One of Arthur's responsibilities is being a leader for K-State, and considering that, nobody knows Miami quite like he does. In fact, Arthur hopes to be the same kind of player he's busy preparing his teammates for this week in Miami.

"They play with a lot of passion and we have to match their intensity," he said. "That's one thing I really saw and gained from being there and what I think I can add and contribute here."

[raizecane]

Hell...I can't sleep......

[SJMPARMAN]

Nice analysis by Christopher Whelpton. Of the 17 points credited to KSU, he says most will come in the end. I disagree with that because that is scrub time, and I think our recent recruits will fair better than theirs. But he makes a good point in giving Bill Snyder his due, so it could happen. But I think a South Florida recruit is better than a higher rated Kansas recruit, and so I think the Canes put the metal to the pedal and really roll in this game.

[Old Skool]

Dang you know its the season when people are up talking football at 2:00 AM.

[Old Skool]

3:45 It's game day! Where is everybody?

[Old Skool]

12 hours till halftime.

[Old Skool]

Slow night.

[francis w]

Old Skool another old timer here been up since 3:30 reading sports news waiting for 3:30 PM and UM K State.

[canezilla]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...LETSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[SailorCane]

42-10 Miami

I will give them a field goal in first half and allow touch down late in 4th against 3rd stringers

Dash will have at least 200 yards rushing and close to 300ap

J12 will have a 300yd day with 3 TD passes and 1 pick

Hurns will lead the receivers with TB and Streeter providing much needed assist

KState will be held to under 200 yards total offense

Golden will school Snyder for his second win of the season!

That is All

Go Canes!!

[SOUP]

^^^^^ What he said ^^^^^

[SOUP]

Game day bishes! Time to strap up, lock and load and get your game face on.

UM 34, KSU 13

[SailorCane]

I see our boys @ STA schooled the West Coasters 30-6

I would say that is a pretty convincing beat down

Having The U represented on the sidelines with Irvin was a nice touch!

[TLuv]

You all on the east coast are getting up. I live in Vegas and I'm about to go to bed! I''ll be up to watch my canes for sure.

Canes

[UMike]

Daughters cross country meet at 9...me and my sons 7/8yo game at 12..Canes at 3:30...love these days..so blessed!

[NativeCane]

K-State offense @ 4:30 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/tree-climbing-goats-1316026287-slideshow/#crsl=%252Fphotos%252Ftree-climbing-goats-1316026287-slideshow%252F1-photo-1316024946.html

Go Canes!!!

[solarcane]

GO CANES!

Winners
Canes
Clemson
VT
GT
Maryland
Virginia

Losers
BC
Duke
FSU
UNC
NCST

[pbcfrcane13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AkbghcLH4E&feature=youtu.be

raising cane part 1

[pbcfrcane13]

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm2ktsRzdwI&feature=youtu.be

[CGNC]

pbcfr - those videos are great.

[pbcfrcane13]

I love them! So awesome that they give the fans all this access!

[SOUP]

My advice for fans going to today's game?

FIND SHADE!

[CGNC]

Soup - hot, huh? We haven't had a full sunny day here for 9 days now. So sick of it. Thundering right now but supposed to be nicer later.

GO CANES

[SOUP]

CGNC...smokin' hot! I went to play frisbee disc golf yesterday at Tradewinds Park off the Turnpike and Sample Road from 1-3 PM and I about died out there.

I had not played in years but did OK all things considered. Played 27 holes walked about 2 miles. Good workout for an old guy.

But U gotta hydrate and U gotta find shade to survive.

[360Cane]

Well, being that Mrs. 360 is due in 2 weeks, we could not make the trip down from the Burg.

This just means that the ones that are making the game MUST scream extra louder to make up for our missing decibels.

It's like we're having our own little baby boom on the 'Space. Congrats to all the new/repeating daddies and mommies.

And as always...

GO CANES!!!

[herbieibis]

Hellos Canes fans, the Herb reporting from the rain capital of the United States, North Carolina where it's been 10 straight days of doom & gloom here. Hope to see the sun shine again someday but the only thing that could possibly brighten this day would be us spanking the Wildkitties to the tune of 31-13 and handing the turncoat Brown Brothers a bruising.

[CGNC]

herbie - I know! What is up with the gray skies?!?!?

Solar, I think FSU wins. Their D looks like they are for real. And if Turf face can go and win in death valley, well.....

[CGNC]

360 - congrats if I haven't told you before. So many little mini-canes on the horizon!

Alright, off to yoga in full Canes attire! Did it last week and it worked

[canechic]

My advice for fans going to today's game?

FIND SHADE!

Posted by: SOUP | September 24, 2011 at 09:09 AM

Seriously, Don't sit in the sun in your assigned seat, especially when thousands are available in the shade...really makes you look silly and Soup and I will make fun of you :)

Go Canes!!!!!

[360Cane]

CGNC - thanks! If we were still playing in the OB, we'd probably risk it. lol

[mi@mic@ne]

Hagler -Hurns... lol.. The winning has begun...the Canes do not just show up and put the points on the board but they punish you. KSU better be careful cause if your not tough they gonna knock you out.
We do not need to worry about being inconsistent. These coaches will keep us focused. C A N E S

[mi@mic@ne]

http://www.wqam.com/streamer/index.php?displaystreamer=true

[360Cane]

Doesn't everyone in Analyst Land understand that LM6 needs to be in their top 5 heisman canidates? I mean, he only has two games under his belt while the rest of their list has 3. Plus, we didn't play any cupcakes either. Hope he racks up 1,000 yards on B-C next week. .

[canechic]

GT- pretty good team???

[TLuv]

So am I correct to that the game will ONLY be on ESPNU and not ESPN 3? If so, that sucks.

[Ohio_Cane]

U don't get ESPNU, TLuv? If not, u can check espn3 now and see the schedule of games that will air

[Ohio_Cane]

Temple beating Maryland 21-0. Uhhh... WOW! The Golden blueprint at work

[Felipe]

Watching UNC and GATech, it's evident that GA Tech is not that impressive on offense. Very sloppy still in the option game, and Tevin Washington throws jump ball after jump ball regardless of if there's any coverage. Their defense has looked strong against the run and short game of UNC, and they're frankly fortunate UNC is equally sloppy passing so far.

[Felipe]

if it weren't for GA Tech's defense in this game, as well as the blocked punt in UNC territory, the game would be 7-7. But by controlling for D/ST, I suppose VA Tech would never win a game. That said, 70 points against Kansas looks more like a reflection on them.

[Mcginns Ale House]

Temple 28 Maryland 0 really???

[raizecane]

Temple 28 Maryland 0 really???

Posted by: Mcginns Ale House | September 24, 2011 at 01:27 PM

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Maryland still missing their 2 best receivers? We need Maryland to win.....

[TLuv]

Let Temple take out 8 starters and see how they do

[dj moonbat]

Maryland still missing their 2 best receivers? We need Maryland to win.....

Posted by: raizecane | September 24, 2011 at 01:30 PM

What for? If we run the table, nobody will care much about our one loss to Maryland with a third of our starters on suspension. Certainly, to the extent that they DO care, they aren't going to care about Maryland's W-L record.

We don't need Maryland to win. We need Miami to win.

[raizecane]

We need Miami to win.

Posted by: dj moonbat | September 24, 2011 at 01:37 PM

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Brilliant......

[Felipe]

ESPN was promoting last week as somewhat of a statement week for the ACC. Didn't beat OU, but played competitively, and beat Auburn/OSU. This week? Pasted by the MAC and Big East so far....

[Ohio_Cane]

Video: Sebastian pumping up the crowd before the Hurricane Walk. Go Canes! #BeatKSU tumblr.com/xng4vdmcga

Coach Golden & the #Canes have arrived... #Hurricanes #TheU fb.me/I9GHstEb

[Ohio_Cane]

31-0 Temple up on Maryland. This makes me sad kinda.

[Ohio_Cane]

Video: The Canes are once again greeted with a great turnout from Canes Nation at the Hurricane Walk!... tumblr.com/xng4vdtnzp

[Ohio_Cane]

Manny - Dirt infield for today's #Canes game. So, basically, Lamar Miller is going to be covered in dirt by the end of the game

[Ohio_Cane]

First play from scrimmage: I'm gonna guess they go playaction with a deep ball to The Blur or Streeter

[Felipe]

Sell the Marlins to Tallahassee.

[canechic]

Ohio - My daughter called me from the walk so I could listen :) it was loud and crazy!

[Ohio_Cane]

Weather delay for Sun Life. Tarp over the infield dirt

[canechic]

Number 85 for NC is a big dude!

[Ohio_Cane]

KState wants full 70 minute warmup, so we're awaiting a new kickoff time

[canechic]

What is that about OHIO???

[mi@mic@ne]

lightning going on

[Felipe]

TD UNC! 28-28. Looking good when Renner is not making really awful decisions for them.

[Felipe.]

GATech's option game looked far more well-oiled on that drive to retake the lead.

[sleazavitch]

Do not sleep on this team, lets show the country we are FOR REAL

[mi@mic@ne]

NC looks soft... their linemen look way over weight. GT drives rite down the field ... their d line is struggling in the 4th q.

[Ohio_Cane]

New kickoff time: 3:59. Tarp being removed

[360Cane]

Temple was definitely left in pretty good shape. Thoughts OGV? The crow is in the mail. ;-)

[360Cane]

FSU's QB weighs 165lbs. That's just crazy.

[mi@mic@ne]

FSU's QB weighs 165lbs. That's just crazy.

Posted by: 360Cane | September 24, 2011 at 03:19 PM

Bring bubba back... they dont know what the heck they are doing... how can you go with a qb who obviously does not have the size to play big time college football?

[mi@mic@ne]

The OSU only sold 45k for their opener

[mrsg]

WTF Everybody callin shots in DEAD LIFE STADIUM except for us :(

[fmcane]

how can i see the game on-line i am stuck at work? any help is appreciated and espn3 is not an option here

[CGNC]

I see there is a game delay until 4:00 PM - which is good since my signal keeps fading here due to the weather

[CGNC]

fm - have you tried justin tv online? I watch hockey games that way

[raizecane]

Sammy Watkins of Clemson looks really really good.

[CGNC]

fmcane: http://www.justin.tv/ratuchrisbb13

[Felipe.]

Sammy Watkins of Clemson looks really really good.

Posted by: raizecane | September 24, 2011 at 03:52 PM

Ruffles my feathers that that doesn't say Miami. Was his first choice most of the process.

[UpNorthCane]

Y dnt we have sammy watkins again :-(?

[360Cane]

Sure would have been nice to have Sammy. Kid is balling already.

[UpNorthCane]

Lets goooooo canessss!!!!

[360Cane]

Did y'all see our linemen warm ups? They're doing the freaking 'burger drill. Kehoe even getting in it.

[Felipe.]

Blur son!

[raizecane]

alot of empty seats at sunlife....

[Willie Will in Nashville]

I like what I'm seeing so far

[Ohio_Cane]

Terrible penalty by Feliciano.

[fmcane]

got it on justin tv thanks a lot!

[mi@mic@ne]

what is this about the qb not being able to throw.. maybe they were not showing the first two gams

[fmcane]

wtf defense?

[mi@mic@ne]

picking on the corners... got to get that straight

[VA Cane]

Not worried about LM and Heisman, just want to win. Our CBs are not real big and strong...CB has to help with the run...we look a little weak. Not a good series. JMO

[mi@mic@ne]

they throwing a lot of gimmicky stuff at us.. we can take care of that.. its early

[canechic]

Discipline!

[mi@mic@ne]

I told you.. playing wide open on us... with good speed and good qb play... we can dominate the line of scrimmage but they bringing a lot of backs us to fill the holes..got to pass mid range ...

[VA Cane]

3 penalties so far, corners cannot tackle, 2 more missed tackles on the 36 yarder, J12 getting them batted, underthrowing cause of getting hits.........does this picture look the same? Sloppy penalties, no blocking or tackling...fundamentals of football. People do not like to hear that...FACTS. Only thing missing is for us to have a TO....hope not. Cmon guys...very poor effort so far. JMO

[mrsg]

Is Figs the only be the capble back-up.

Can please stop predicting blowout until we actually start doing so or the 2008 class exits, whicever come first

[pbcfrcane13]

LIKE I said yesterday we would have problems with.a running qb not saying we will lose just saying

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Y didn't we hike the ball when two defenders jumped off sides?