The Mother Load

When we first thought about what the University of Miami football team and second year head coach Al Golden needed in the critical 2012 recruiting class the term first came to mind.

Then when we met UM offensive line coach Art Kehoe at the FHSAA championship game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando a few weeks ago he used the term to describe this year's haul of high school players.

When we watched the U.S. Army All-Star Game yesterday and all of the highly talented high school football recruits commit to Miami we thought about the term once again.

The term that will be used for the 2012 UM class is: "The Mother Load".

That is exactly what the University of Miami football team and talented coaching staff are getting this year in Coral Gables.  The latest star-studded names to join the 2012 recruiting class at Miami are:

DB Deon Bush

DL Tyriq McCord

WR Robert Lockhart

These players are only part of what we will come to know as "The Mother Load" when people refer to the 2012 class of Miami Hurricanes.

So stay seated and do not get your knickers all in a wad UM fans, the 2012 recruiting class is just going to get better and better by the minute.

Trust me on this!

Comments

[TJL]

1st

[The Dude]

Just need a certain CB w/ a certain LB.

[SOUP]

Man the stuff is JUST getting good!

[SOUP]

UMike...I sent as few more.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Soup,

did u get my last post? lol

[hassan]

Lockhart is a stud.

We need to quit stressin who has inside info and who does not. just be happy to have ANY info lol made up or not, we have 9 months til we see them play and we need to be entertained. Other sites have just that "cane entertainment" and they charge for their "inside info" like Brown to UM and whatnot lol

His HS coach TOLD me his is not coming to UM. there are people with legit inside info but if we keep attacking people and whatnot that info will disappear. there are only a FEW guys not employed by UM that have access and get this info out, lets not ruin it by outing them or worrying how they get it.

[j.w.]

Agree, hassan. We just need to enjoy this haul, this is reminiscent of another big class we brought in around 1998.

[raizecane]

So how many do we sign this year???

[orange 'n green in the vein]

raize, that's a trick question as the NCAA will only count the ones who enroll in the fall and early in 2013 as "this year." So by that definition, the full 25 is my guess. Now how many will actually join the team in 2012? 28-31 maybe?

[Texascane]

Has anyone heard the rumor that Randy is to be DC at Tennessee and he is taking Barrow with him?

[Texascane]

Nothing like those heralded recruiting classes...

"In late November, Florida lost two more players from its highly touted 2010 recruiting class. Josh Shaw and Lynden Trail became the eighth and ninth players to transfer from the program from that class, one that came in with high expectations.

Ronald Powell was the top overall recruit in the country in 2010 but has failed to live up to expectations so far at Florida.
The departures have certainly diminished the impact of a class that ranked No. 1 in Scout.com and ESPN’s rankings and No. 2 by Rivals.com. In all, Florida has lost 10 players from that class – one was dismissed by Urban Meyer last year, two more left the program before the start of their freshman season and seven more have transferred since Will Muschamp was hired to replace Meyer." Orlando Sentinel

[Q]

Tex I keep seeing that Randy is gonna be the Defensive CO at Tennessee. I have not heard anything about Coach Barrow. I like Barrow and I dont think his ties to Randy would have him leave Miami...would be a shame though. We have young linebackers and the special teams with the guide of him and Coach Golden played very well this year...

I love the committed kids Miami has Not all about stars and being highly rated. These kids have heart and want to be apart of what Coach Golden is building ! Cant wait for Feb!

[NativeCane]

Repost:

MH

Manny

It's been a pretty special 24-hour span for the University of Miami's football recruiting efforts.
The Hurricanes, who lost a handful of key underclassmen last month who announced their intentions to enter the NFL Draft early, picked up four commitments including two U.S. Army All-Americans on Saturday -- Miami Columbus safety Deon Bush and Tampa Jefferson defensive end Tyriq McCord.
Bush (6-1, 185) is ranked as a consensus top five safety in the country by ESPN and Rivals.com and picked UM over Alabama and Auburn. McCord (6-3, 222), ranked 7th by Rivals at weakside end and 13th nationally at his position by ESPN, chose UM over South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/01/canes-land-2-us-army-all-americans-during-recruiting-spree.html#storylink=cpy

[Ohio_Cane]

So how many do we sign this year???

Posted by: raizecane | January 08, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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To add to OGV's point, I say when it's all said and done, this class ends up being around 32 kids total. EE included

[WindyCane-Forecast1]

Rivals updated their rankings (post-U.S. Army Game) and moved the Canes up to #6, past FSU who sits currently at #9.

This is a really good class, with a good mixture of talent. I have seen a lot of these recruits play in person or on TV, and I have been very impressed. They all can play or have good upside potential. The recruits also indicate that the Canes will continue to run a pro-style offense as they did this year. It also appears they will transition to the 3-4 on defense. the depth chart competition will be interesting in the spring and next fall. The Canes may surprise some people in the ACC.

I also think there could be a few more surprises before or on NSD.

[pbcfrcane13]

Working with a FSU fan who is telling me he has been reading tha Reggie Northup is looking at FSU and UNC now. Did I miss something?

[LB]

Golden is starting to set precedent for his ability to close. I'd have to believe, based on the awesome teaser-trailer comments from 86 and crew... that there's a nice little surprise coming.

Few questions:
1. Who's the jester/comedian of the current squad (not counting the 2012's)?

2. Does Henderson become the LT?

3. Reports are that Al Golden's tie fights crime. Any updates?
(A snarky recruiting remark would be welcome.)

4. Who, if anyone, pushes Walford for the TE spot?

5. Do they plan to run the "Raising Canes" documentaries indefinitely (or does the 3 Penny Film contract run out at the end of the year)?

[SinisterCane]

NCAA's next target?

http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/06/sources-clemson-stars-family-received-improper-benefits/

[j.w.]

I have heard that 33 is our target number- 8 enrolling early that count against last year's total, and the remaining 25 for this year's class. Not sure how accurate this is, I thought, based on the numbers we have, that 31 was the maximum number.

[Ohio_Cane]

Few questions:
1. Who's the jester/comedian of the current squad (not counting the 2012's)?

2. Does Henderson become the LT?

3. Reports are that Al Golden's tie fights crime. Any updates?
(A snarky recruiting remark would be welcome.)

4. Who, if anyone, pushes Walford for the TE spot?

5. Do they plan to run the "Raising Canes" documentaries indefinitely (or does the 3 Penny Film contract run out at the end of the year)?

Posted by: LB | January 08, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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1. I always hear about Mike James being a comedian, telling jokes, etc.

2. Yes. With (IMO) Flowers at RT

3. Golden's tie does indeed fight crime. It's the secret piece of apparel under Batman and Superman's costume. He lent it to them. They wouldn't dare try to steal it.

4. Asante Cleveland

5. Last I heard, the Raising Canes will continue.

[Ohio_Cane]

Ramon Buchanon coming back!! Awesome!

He should be a starter.

[Ohio_Cane]

That news was Papa Cane ^^

[UMike]

Ohio...how lazy...copying other peoples info hahahah

[CaneRock]

Uh-Oh SOUP, looks like Moss may be headed to Oakland:

"The Dolphins have announced their interivew with Green Bay offensive coordinator Joe Philbin has concluded this Saturday afternoon.

Great.

I'm wondering if they interviewed the best Green Bay assistant?

The fact of the matter is many NFL people I speak with tell me the biggest budding star in the Green Bay Packers coaching staff is assistant head coach Winston Moss. Yes, Joe Philbin is considered to be a very good coach. He is a solid X and O guy and he has no problem communicating with most of his players.

But those same people tell me Moss commands a room when he walks into it. Those people tell me when Moss speaks, everyone listens. They tell me Moss will be a head coach in the NFL and if he gets into the right situation, he will be a bigtime winner because he knows football, knows how to pick good people, and is a natural leader.

And so again, I ask, are the Dolphins interviewing the right Green Bay assistant?

I know this: The Oakland Raiders are becoming the Green Bay Packers of the west. They've asked former Packers general manager Ron Wolf his opinion on all things from hiring a general manager to hiring a head coach. No, Wolf is not oficially working for Oakland but his words are resonating.

So it comes as no surprise the Raiders hired former Green Bay director of football operation Reggie McKenzie on January 5. McKenzie has the power to fire and hire head coaches. And, again, people I'm speaking with tell me McKenzie is seriously considering firing head coach Hue Jackson.

And if that happens, McKenzie will ask for permission to interview, you guessed it, Winston Moss."

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2012/01/did-the-dolphins-interview-the-best-green-bay-assistant/comments/page/4/#comments#storylink=cpy

[SOUP]

I have heard that 33 is our target number- 8 enrolling early that count against last year's total, and the remaining 25 for this year's class.

Posted by: j.w. | January 08, 2012 at 11:02 AM

I would say 33 is about right, +/- 1.

[SOUP]

And if that happens, McKenzie will ask for permission to interview, you guessed it, Winston Moss."

Posted by: CaneRock | January 08, 2012 at 11:27 AM

As U know Moss has been MY GUY for over 2 years now. I wanted him at UM and now want him at the Miami Dolphins.

[SinisterCane]

Ramon Buchanon coming back!! Awesome!

He should be a starter.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 08, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Respectfully disagree

What has he done to be penciled in as the starter? Looking at his body of work I see nothing more then a undersize self-entitled player with no play-making ability and Golden shouldn't appoint him as a team leader with brush with the law.

[LB]

Sinister,

If you can recall, Golden did give Buchanan his approval before the season even started. He was starting, and I didn't hear anything negative about him based on the comments given to the press before and during the season after the legalities were finalized.

He's not exactly a proven entity, but he's also not a freshman. We have Perryman as one LB. Who are the other two/three? Buchanan's just a good a name as any (Cain, Gaines, Paul) with experience and speed to boot. With the loss of Spence, it cannot be a bad thing to pencil in someone given a nod by Golden with a year of experience in the defensive system.

I'm not defending his idiotic lack of judgment.

I'd much rather Buchanan start at LB over Armstrong in the secondary.

[LB]

Another question:

Which of the 2011 class who didn't see significant action looks to have developed the best?

[SOUP]

LB...I'm OK with Buchanan at LB also. I think he has the skills and experience we will need at LB in 2012.

My selection for starting MLB is Gionni Paul IF he can get the playbook and pass coverage down. Word is he is a weight room junkie and is getting bigger and stronger this offseason and is a run game stuffer.

He may play on first and second down and be pulled on third down or second and long next year until he can become a complete player.

[SOUP]

Which of the 2011 class who didn't see significant action looks to have developed the best?

Posted by: LB | January 08, 2012 at 01:00 PM

Can U give us the entire list of 2011 recruits to choose from? I can't remember them all off the top of my head.

I do like Dallas Crawford, Finnie, Paul and Felciano.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"Posted by: Texascane | January 08, 2012 at 01:31 AM"

Read that two days ago on a Puke Orange board. Rumor also said Shannon wanted to bring in his own DB coach with him and that he was lining up the next head coaching gig at UT when Dooley gets the can.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Oh, and Ohio, CGNC, skating penguin fans et all on here, how great was Broduer last night? Looked like he was 29 instead of 39 all game long. Try to stay in front of the Isles, the Flyers will be back in reach in the standings soon for you. ;-)

[hassan]

These are our EE's we should be able to get at least 8-9 of these. Northrup may not even be in this class and he def wont be an EE. We need Northrup IMO. I think our depth chart will look good there soon. if we get 9 EE's our class will be 34 so we have 4 slots left minus our one Silent, So 3 spots left saving for big time players. We will end up a top 5 class.

1.QB Gray Crow
2.QB Preston Dewey
3.WR Robert Lockhart
4.OL Ereck Flowers
5.OL Taylor Gadbois
6.LB Raphael Kirby
7.LB Josh Witt
8.CB Vernon Davis (Maybe)
9.CB Ladarius Gunter
10.CB Larry Hope

[CaneFan47]

What should we make of these rumors that Jeff Fisch is high on the list for The Bears "passing-game" coach? Any chance he leaves? I dont think so seeing as he left the Seahawks to come here, so why go back, but I dont really know much about the guy.

[Sinistercane]

Rumor

Sanctions handed down per TOS

[Q]

Lucky Miamis coach is Jedd Fisch...jk.. they also said he was leaving to go coach at florida. Rumors

on shannon. That's the only snag they have with him is that he wants more security when dooley is fired

[Ohio_Cane]

Which of the 2011 class who didn't see significant action looks to have developed the best?

Posted by: LB | January 08, 2012 at 01:00 PM
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Dallas Crawford. Wait till U see him ball this year!

[Q]

Ricardo Williams imo and Finnie

[SOUP]

Fisch is gonna be high on the list for OCs anytime one comes out, just like Golden's name gets floated around now when a head coaching gig comes up.

Doesn't mean anything until it comes for UM that he is interviewing. until then sleep well and rest easy.

[RCCF]

As a Bears fan NotGonna Happen we Hired MikeTice so no Fisch wont be in Chicago.....

[Q]

Preston Dewey wants to wear #7 gotta wait that's VT #

[UMike]

Miami received a commitment from Tyriq McCord Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl but the Tampa (Fla.) Jefferson defensive end still plans to visit USC this month and the Trojans are definitely in the running.

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

Rivals updated their rankings (post-U.S. Army Game) and moved the Canes up to #6, past FSU who sits currently at #9.

This is a really good class, with a good mixture of talent. I have seen a lot of these recruits play in person or on TV, and I have been very impressed. They all can play or have good upside potential. The recruits also indicate that the Canes will continue to run a pro-style offense as they did this year. It also appears they will transition to the 3-4 on defense. the depth chart competition will be interesting in the spring and next fall. The Canes may surprise some people in the ACC.

I also think there could be a few more surprises before or on NSD.

Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | January 08, 2012 at 10:20 AM

Somehow, i can hear fsu homer good ol' bud elliot of tomahawk nation saying "It's about quality! Not quantity!" regarding our recent jump on the recruiting rankings ahead of his criminoles. LoL

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

These are our EE's we should be able to get at least 8-9 of these. Northrup may not even be in this class and he def wont be an EE. We need Northrup IMO. I think our depth chart will look good there soon. if we get 9 EE's our class will be 34 so we have 4 slots left minus our one Silent, So 3 spots left saving for big time players. We will end up a top 5 class.

1.QB Gray Crow
2.QB Preston Dewey
3.WR Robert Lockhart
4.OL Ereck Flowers
5.OL Taylor Gadbois
6.LB Raphael Kirby
7.LB Josh Witt
8.CB Vernon Davis (Maybe)
9.CB Ladarius Gunter
10.CB Larry Hope

Posted by: hassan | January 08, 2012 at 02:23 PM

Oh wait, we have a silent?? Hymmn . . who might this be?

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

Miami received a commitment from Tyriq McCord Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl but the Tampa (Fla.) Jefferson defensive end still plans to visit USC this month and the Trojans are definitely in the running.

Posted by: UMike | January 08, 2012 at 04:52 PM

I see USC as a serious threat but i think our boy Chicks got the lockdown on his homie Tyriq!

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

So i'm hearing the new leader for Tracy Howard is LSU with them turds as a close second.

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

So rumors has it that Randy is building his coaching staff @ UT, i wonder what Drooley thinks about this?? LoL

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

I have a good feeling about Leonard Williams official visit with us, something good is gonna come out from it.

Darius Hamilton too as we are this kid's last official.

Avery Young supposedly had a whole lots of fun hanging out with our commits @ the UA game.

[Sean Spence is a Beast!!!]

What's this i'm hearing ex-LSU commit Davante Bourque and our recent commit Jacoby Briscoe being a package deal?

[Montreal_Cane]

Ohio_Cane Thanks for all the info...Keep it coming no matter what. It is very much appreciated by the majority here. Just ignore the negative.

Let's go Canes for a top 5 class!

[hassan]

Well they are silent for a reason but smart money is on Omari Phillips a 4 star DT who is committed to the Gayturds but grew up a Canes fan.

Speaking of those who wear JORTS up north they have lost 10 recruits from their top ranked recruiting class of 2010 already. including 7 tranfers. The team was 6-6 and top Brass at UF are already looking to an exit strategy with him. The luster has worn off that hire already meanwhile we are making headway into long time Gator country of central fla and the treasure coast. The future looks bright with our recruiting.

Did anyone see the pic with Golden and Dewey. Dewey is listed most often at 6'3 but there is no way. I am 99% for sure AL Golden is 6'3 Dewey looks to be 6'1 to me.

[NativeCane]

Soup, I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team last monday in Alabama.

My book report is this:

I think Kathryn is HOT!!!
Mikey reminds me of a former Canespace blogger who I envision was always rolling their eyes.
The pyramid of dysfunction makes total sense as I have seen status and ego,low standards,ambiguity,artificial harmony,and invulnerability in a working business environment.
Its much easier to pussyfoot around problems than facing them head on and solving them through confrontation.
Its also hard to trust teammates when there is a history of failure.
You must set goals and be committed to them.
All team players must be accountable for their actions and held to standards through peer pressure.
Results matter and attention to them must be duly made.

Go Canes!!!

[Ohio_Cane]

What's this i'm hearing ex-LSU commit Davante Bourque and our recent commit Jacoby Briscoe being a package deal?

Posted by: Sean Spence is a Beast!!! | January 08, 2012 at 05:42 PM
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I wouldn't call it a package deal. More like one committed regardless and the other supposedly said he would if the other one did.

[hassan]

There are no sanctions announced that is just some B.S on ITU posted to only VIP members to mess with those who just the site and do not pay.

[NativeCane]

^^^^I checked every bookstore from Ocala to Eufaula and couldnt find Talent is Never Enough but when I get a chance I'll check Tampa area.

Go Canes!!!

[hassan]

The Hurricanes are #3 all time in scoring TD's in the NFL over 1500 we were tied with Ohio State and Trail ND and USC by about 100 TD's and closing fast.

Clemson may be going down this story is going to pick up traction fast. http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/06/sources-clemson-stars-family-received-improper-benefits/

Watkins was bought.

Who else thinks Ponder is a stud in his few games this year? A year of UTough and pratcice he can collapse the middle. Our D should be much better next year.

[LB]

8 EE's will certainly help, especially the three corners...

...and a silent commit. That's excellent.

Thanks for the information about Paul and Crawford.

Also, I browsed some other sites. If McCord holds, I note there's an end from Tampa named Sherit for 2013. That would be 3 in a row for DE from Tampa. Curious.

QB's the key, though. Ryan Williams, baby!

[WindyCane-Forecast1]

Clemson may be going down this story is going to pick up traction fast. http://www.fitsnews.com/2012/01/06/sources-clemson-stars-family-received-improper-benefits/

Watkins was bought.

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Posted by: hassan | January 08, 2012 at 06:42 PM

That is horrible, if true. I guess that explains why we failed to land Watkins. Clemson would have been a .500 team without Watkins.

[UpNorthCane]

I hate the college tebow bu i respect and enjoy seeing the pro tebow loll

[UpNorthCane]

If you aint got a player on your roster thats from the U i just cant root for that team lolll...

[mi@mic@ne]

Pit was cheating up to stop the option run and they caught them...lol Tebow still throws like a shot putter but he is a winner

[Ohio_Cane]

Someone check on Canesteeler. Tebow just beat Pittsburgh.

[Ohio_Cane]

QB's the key, though. Ryan Williams, baby!

Posted by: LB | January 08, 2012 at 07:21 PM
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I've changed my pick to Stephen Morris. Hearing he's picked up the offense VERY well.

[UpNorthCane]

Ohio you think were done at WR? With commitment of lockhart: i was hoping for ford to get that offer to committ on man

[hassan]

I totally think people are sleeping on my comments lol

[Ohio_Cane]

They have 6 WR's committed right now. I can't see any more coming. Jmo

[Q]

We all knew watkins was bought

[UMike]

Ohio...any word on Waters possible jumping ship to Louisville..or do you think he is solid? I THINK, if he hasnt jumped yet, or been pushed aside, he isnt going to be

[hassan]

I Think the Qb battle will be tight. Check Williams Twitter, he was Asking Swasey's kid to get into the Gym right after new years...

[Ohio_Cane]

UMike, all I've heard from day 1 is that Waters is solid. Haven't heard anything to the contrary

[Q]

I like Stephen but Ryan Williams will beat him out. But Golden and Fisch will give him every chance to win the job

[Ohio_Cane]

Believe or don't believe, this is WEIRD.

It's widely know Tebow's favorite quote from the bible is John 3:16. Well JOHN elway told him to pull the trigger, then he throws for 316 yards vs Pittsburgh in their win, AND averaged 31.6 yards per throw.

Wow. Odd.

[mi@mic@ne]

Did you guys see the opening kick off by Prater? It hit the goal post cross bar bounce off and landed rite on the 29 yrd line in between the center hash marks... odd

[mi@mic@ne]

20 yrd line not 29

[SOUP]

Watkins was bought.

Posted by: hassan | January 08, 2012 at 06:42 PM

Wow, what a SHOCKER!

I told U last year when Clemson landed that class that the funny stuff was going on.

But I was told by someone that I was being a crazy "homer" and that I should just accept that kids choose Clemson over any other school in the Country that they could go to.

Yeah, right!

[SOUP]

At QB in 2012 I want whoever Fisch wants whether it be Williams or MoMo or Dewey.

My early favorite is Williams but I just wanna WIN baby!

[Ohio_Cane]

4-star CB Ronald Darby opened his recruitment back up.

[SOUP]

Ohio...check email. Looks like possibly more than ONE silent now. ;-)

[JCane]

I have loved the last week of articles and how folks on this space have been providing/updating info. as it has become available. Forgive me for sounding slightly petty, but my old high school yearbook editing days get me upset seeing a very nice article referring to the mother "load" several times, when this is a rather disgusting image vs. the mother "lode." :(

More and more it's becoming obvious to all how much of a business college sports is, especially football and basketball. Big money, not about student athletes, winning makes money and gets bigger donations, etc. It's always been this way, but the extent of it was always kept under better wraps. There are things going on to some degree at almost every program and always have been.

That being said, I still can't get past my love of the Canes and am pleased to see Golden clearly doing a better job of what has been necessary, but not done, with recruiting over the last decade. All that is left to see is not only if the highly-rated guys come through but if there a few diamonds in the rough. If so, look out over the next 2-5 years.

Happy new year to all, and thanks for your ongoing efforts, Soup.

[Ohio_Cane]

Ohio...check email. Looks like possibly more than ONE silent now. ;-)

Posted by: SOUP | January 08, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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Will check ASAP tmr morning at work! Thanks!

[SOUP]

Happy new year to all, and thanks for your ongoing efforts, Soup.

Posted by: JCane | January 08, 2012 at 10:23 PM

We do it all for U, and The U!

[SOUP]

Wait do I have this correct? 4 Star CB Draby commits to ND at the UAAA game on 1/5 and then goes to visit Clemson this weekend and de-commits from the Irish overnight on 1/8?

Uh huh, check that that boys bags!

[raizecane]

If you aint got a player on your roster thats from the U i just cant root for that team lolll...

Posted by: UpNorthCane | January 08, 2012 at 08:11 PM

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You got that right.....

[CaneRock]

SOUP, Erk Russell, former DC of UGA and Georgia Southern said:

"At Georgia Southern, we don't cheat.......That costs money and we don't have any."
Erk Russell

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"But I was told by someone that I was being a crazy "homer" and that I should just accept that kids choose Clemson over any other school in the Country that they could go to.

Yeah, right!

Posted by: SOUP | January 08, 2012 at 09:47 PM"

And they go to a nowhere neck of the woods in Oregon for the laughably stupid uniforms instead of because of having had money sent to their middleman in Texas before transferring also SOUP. You didn't catch that part too, you homer?

Mother load, mother lode, UM could use them both on signing day this year, but that is a funny catch J.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Uh, raize, did that profile pic of yours get taken at Duffy's in Plantation? Because if it is I'm going to have to ask my friend who works there to, uh, get me a preferred seating arrangement and come up with an excuse to go to see Wrestlemania at Sun Life after enjoying a few drinks on the patio.

[j.w.]

Thanks for the updates, guys, took my little one to see a basbketball game and missed the Broncos-Steelers game, but by my count, NFL teams with more Canes on their rosters are 4-0.

[NaativeCane]

SS

The Hurricanes received an oral commitment from Miami Columbus' Deon Bush on Saturday during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. It is important for a number of reasons.
Most notably, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound four-star prospect gives them the big-time defensive back they badly needed. Bush, whose other finalists were Alabama and Auburn, has 4.4 speed in the 40 and the ability to play immediately as a true freshman.

His commitment also shows that Coach Al Golden can win recruiting battles against top-notch SEC schools for elite players, and it's an encouraging endorsement for a program that had to worry what impact the Nevin Shapiro scandal would have in building its team.

The oral commitment of Tampa Jefferson defensive end Tyriq McCord, also at the all-star game, is significant assuming McCord doesn't switch. He still plans to visit Southern California and TCU, who he considered along with South Carolina and Georgia, later this month.

UM's recruiting class was ranked 11th nationally by Rivals.com and ESPN.com prior to the pick-ups of Bush, McCord and Lafayette [La.] Carnecro's Jacoby Briscoe, though, it lacked much star power aside from Miami Norland's Duke Johnson and Miramar's Malcolm Lewis.

Quick hits

•Can LB Sean Spence make a major impact at the Senior Bowl on Jan. 21 in Mobile, Ala.? Spence's former UM teammates WR Leonard Hankerson and LB Colin McCarthy both raised their NFL Draft stock during Senior Bowl week last year.

[NaativeCane]

OK TypePad, I give up!!!

[LB]

Am I going to have to root for Tebow now? Good grief.

[raizecane]

Uh, raize, did that profile pic of yours get taken at Duffy's in Plantation? Because if it is I'm going to have to ask my friend who works there to, uh, get me a preferred seating arrangement and come up with an excuse to go to see Wrestlemania at Sun Life after enjoying a few drinks on the patio.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 09, 2012 at 12:20 AM

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It was taken at Duffy's but the one located in Port St. Lucie

[SOUP]

Am I going to have to root for Tebow now? Good grief.

Posted by: LB | January 09, 2012 at 07:13 PM

BLASPHEMY! But, it looks like a yes on that.

ESPN is going to be in COMPLETE meltdown mode ALL week over Tebow.

Chris Whyttingham from WVUM reported on Twitter that he heard one of the ESPN top executives ordered they switch to "DEFCON 5" immdeiately after the Tebow threw the long TD pass for the win over the Steelers.

Speaking of Steelers, has anyone seen or heard from our own "Canesteeler" after yesterday's loss to Tebow and the Broncos?

[Ohio_Cane]

Speaking of Steelers, has anyone seen or heard from our own "Canesteeler" after yesterday's loss to Tebow and the Broncos?

Posted by: SOUP | January 09, 2012 at 09:01 AM
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I said earlier in the blog someone better check on him. I mean, a Gaytor beating your favorite team? Someone would have to check on me... Lol

[SOUP]

OFF TOPIC: COACHING CHANGES AT OU...

http://www.newson6.com/story/16473646/dean-mike-stoops-to-join-ou-coaching-staff-this-week

[Ohio_Cane]

I just requested a vacation day for February 1st so that I can devote my entire day to posting all recruits that end up signing!

CAN'T WAIT!

[IraqiCane]

I am making a personal commit to NEVER EVER, EVER, EVER root for teabag.

GO CANES!!!

[mi@mic@ne]

Tea bag cannot succeed in a pro offense. But he has physical qualities as an option qb that are one of a kind. He has great feet and real NFL quickness. But his throwing motion is below average. He needs his receivers to be really above average NFL receivers because he cant stick the ball in between two defenders on a regular basis.
The best way to play him is to spread the field and do not bull rush but allow him to have time to pass. Play pass defense and force him to throw into coverage. No big plays.

[mi@mic@ne]

Pitts d ends were most of the game out of position... the NFL teams to not see the option and are not schooled in it yet.It only get harder to move the ball next year. Once they figure it out.

[Ohio_Cane]

SOUP, thanks for the emails!! Awesome stuff!