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January 02, 2012

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UpNorthCane

Has anyone seen Of Mice and Men, well John Malcovich's character that boy had some country strength in him

Ohio_Cane

Matt Porter - Palm Beach Gardens OL Avery Young says it's down to Auburn, Gators and UGA, but Canes get his last visit: http://bit.ly/wQRU2i

UpNorthCane

really Auburn? we all know they are done when i comes to winning any type of title or conference without Superman newton. and the Gaytors really theres not much to be said their since they will always be 3rd in florida and UGA well it amazes me they still get top recruits after mediocre years.

but then again we havent one an acc championship lmaooo so i guess avery young isnt that crazy

UpNorthCane

soo Keith Browns brother remains committed to Illinois well then i will go ahead and say welcome Keith brown to the U i have a gut feeling this kid cant possibly go to louisville, not with duke and flowers at the U

Ohio_Cane

Hope U are right, UpNorth

herbieibis

Well whomever we get these last few weeks, I hope they are difference makers. I'd like to see Brown come back into the fold and one big time D-Lineman, One big time WR & one big time DB, then I'll be happy. I see maybe 6 or 7 of these guys we have now that can play next year, of course more will have to play whether they're ready or not and that's what sux.

3G Cane

We get lambasted and thrown under the microscope for some weasel picking up bowling tabs while SEC teams get of scott free for straight up buying players w/hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Yeah that sounds about right...

Ohio_Cane

Guys at Semper Fi game just said Burgess is on his way to Miami. Did I miss something or are they going off OLD info?

Ohio_Cane

Duke Johnson is actively recruiting Avery Young.

j.w.

Ohio, I'm praying you're right on that prediction. The hat game is beyond old for me, but I could change my opinion if we win a few of these.

Ohio_Cane

Just so we're clear, my 3-5 guess was for all All Star games, not just the UAAA

Ohio_Cane

Jw - I hope I am too lol

SlingBlade

Guys at Semper Fi game just said Burgess is on his way to Miami. Did I miss something or are they going off OLD info?

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 03, 2012 at 06:21 PM

they meant he is on his way to miami, because he got kicked out of the event...


just taking a guess

SlingBlade

anyone know of any stream for the game...i dont get cbssports channel

Ohio_Cane

Sorry Sling, no idea. I'll post any UM commits if they announce em

Sinistercane

Channel 152 on dishnetwork

UMike

InsideTheU InsideTheU.com
LB Brown says there's a "pretty good" chance he goes back to Miami after de-committing from Illinois: miami.247sports.com/Article/Brown-…

UMike

SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
Praise For UM Commit: Tom Lemming really likes UM verbal commitment David Thompson. He has been solid so far. WRs have dropped a few.

WindyCane-Forecast1

definition of country strong = Jerome Brown, Warren Sapp, Cortez Kennedy, Vince Wilfork and Allen Bailey

SlingBlade

is it halftime to the game yet

Ohio_Cane

It is right now Sling

Ohio_Cane

Gorman decision coming soon

SlingBlade

guess hes not announcing huh?

Sinistercane

Not impressed with the Wr's on both teams, lot of drops

Ohio_Cane

Garmon must be announcing during the 2nd half, not AT half. I dunno, they don't tell ahead of time who's going

Ohio_Cane

Garmon announcing now

Ohio_Cane

Garmon to Iowa

Sinistercane

Iowa produces the best nfl talent ha. On a serious note good luck to the young man

USAFCane

how many Iowa alumni in the NFL? How many Canes?

SOUP

As a college football player U spend 12 Saturdays a year playing football.

Every other day you spend it doing something else somewhere else.

Now let's see I can spend four years of my life somewhere in Iowa or somewhere in South Florida.

Yeah, I'm going to Iowa too.

Good luck young man!

Felipe

Seems Iowa has Erie, PA area on total lockdown.

SOUP

Garmon supposedly wanted to play RB at Iowa and not DB at Miami.

Iowa has 7, count them SEVEN, RBs on the roster including 1 JR, 1 SO, 3 RS FR and 2 FR.

Good luck with that!

UpNorthCane

Okkk so thats one strike loll never really thought garmon was coming although his story is great.... Any word on lucas thompson

Jack

3G cane funny video! Good movie!

Ohio_Cane

Duke Johnson won the UA Obstacle Course Challenge. The skills challenge will air on ESPN2 Wednesday at 9

Willie Will in Nashville

Attention Miami dolphins fans!!!!!!!!

If I were you id be praying to God that Jeff fisher(aka field goal fisher) is not coming in to coach, TRUST ME

SOUP

Willie...Fisher will wind up in St. Louis, NOT Miami.

Ohio_Cane

Gentleman's bet days Fisher is next Phins coach

Ohio_Cane

^^ Says**

hassan


Burgess to Loserville

k.Brown to da U


SOUP

Michigan 17, VA Tech 17

4th quarter 10 minutes left.

SOUP

Gentleman's bet days Fisher is next Phins coach

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 03, 2012 at 10:49 PM

I'll take the bet, but just curious, why do U say that?

Ohio_Cane

Burgess confirmed to reporters after the game he's headed to Louisville.

Keith Brown decides on Saturday at the Army Bowl. I'm still saying he picks Louisville as well

Ohio_Cane

I'll take the bet, but just curious, why do U say that?

Posted by: SOUP | January 03, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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Best coach available that would actually take that job. Not a position many qualified people want.

hassan

I agree with da skreetz on Flowers this kid is a great kid, his family was really nice people. He is a legit 6'6 320 and growing. He is a really good tackle with good feet and good balance. A lil college level weight room and coaching with him coming in early he can challege for a starting spot or provide depth.

Maybe he can be a good RT and move Felicano inside to his guard position. ( would help him hear the calls and not jump offsides)

My Oline based on talent would be

LT Sentrel
LG Linder
C Mcdermott
RG Felicano
RT Flowers/Bunche


I think Barton is probably a really talented athlete and he could start to provide depth this next year and maybe 2013 get some burn as guys graduate. Who knows who will start right now but I like RS our other freshman lineman, I think Wheeler can Push Felicano as he is mistake prone but obviously a better athlete as he was able to play tackle all year for us.

Willie Will in Nashville

Ohio,

Best qualified coach????????? Id take you over fisher seriously

SOUP

hassan...One correction: Flowers plays LT, not RT.

j.w.

Flowers starting from day 1? Don't see that pretty often but if true, he may be the most underrated HS plaeyr in the nation.

Willie Will in Nashville

My bad Ohio,

I miss read your post

Felipe

Garmon supposedly wanted to play RB at Iowa and not DB at Miami.

Iowa has 7, count them SEVEN, RBs on the roster including 1 JR, 1 SO, 3 RS FR and 2 FR.

Good luck with that!

Posted by: SOUP | January 03, 2012 at 08:46 PM

Holy cow that guy did NOT do his homework at all.

Hassan

I know he plays LT but he is not beating trel out for LT so he sill play RT if he wants to see the field.

Old Skool

I:m starting to think football recruiting is like shopping for a lot of women. Each dress (shoe, accessory), each new player has the possibility to transform the person or team. Of course, what looks good in the mirror or the rankings or highlight videos doesn't always translate into the real world. You could wind up looking fat, slow or un-endowed with talent of any kind.

SOUP

Off to UAA practice at Disney...baby it's COLD outside!

Da U N Houston

What's the deal with AJ Legget, he has yet to sign with Marshall (or anyone)

Ohio_Cane

Off to UAA practice at Disney...baby it's COLD outside!

Posted by: SOUP | January 04, 2012 at 09:13 AM
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Updates please! I just read that Dewey may not play because of a hip flexor injury.

Ohio_Cane

^^ Angelo Jean-Louis may not play either because of a hamstring strain.

Ohio_Cane

Papa Cane - Recruiting Update: Expect 4-Star LB Keith Brown to sign with Louisville. He recently decommitted from Illinois. Best of luck.

LB James Burgess' Commitment to Louisville: As previously reported, he committed to UL. UM stopped recruiting him weeks ago - Had no offer.

Ohio_Cane

Papa Cane - UM commitment LB Gabriel Terry, 6'3'' and 205 lbs, was named MVP of Nike SoFla All-Star Game after posting 2.5 sacks & blocking a punt.

Hassan

Ohio Cane, Why did UM stop recruiting Burgess any idea? I keep hearing Brown to UM but who knows.

Is Terry confirmed as a EE?

herbieibis

Unless we see a few miracles it may be tough to fill those last 5 spots with any quality.

Ohio_Cane

Ohio Cane, Why did UM stop recruiting Burgess any idea? I keep hearing Brown to UM but who knows.

Is Terry confirmed as a EE?

Posted by: Hassan | January 04, 2012 at 09:39 AM
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No idea. I would assume because they knew he was going to Louisville, but could be lots of reasons behind closed doors.

Terry isn't confirmed EE as far as I know. Doesn't mean he can't be tho, I don't think.

Ohio_Cane

Unless we see a few miracles it may be tough to fill those last 5 spots with any quality.

Posted by: herbieibis | January 04, 2012 at 09:53 AM
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Golden knows what he's doing. TRUST me.

Hassan

One issue is when a EE like Burgess decommits in January it is awfully hard to find another guy that late in the game willing to flip, or a decent prospect that is able to be a EE that has not commited someplace in January.

Burgess was a UM commit I doubt we would stop recruiting him because we "knew" he was going to Loserville? I know his coach said he will be a good one, and he might but I would love to replace him with a good one that is bigger. these 200 lb LB's are killin me.

Where does NC get all ther defensive players? Not all of their NFL studs the past few years was highly recruited. But nearly all of them was exceptional athletes.

Ohio_Cane

Chickillo at the UAAA practice. Hope he's recruiting some kids!

Ohio_Cane

Hassan,

1. UM stopped recruiting him back in the middle or beginning of December. That's a fact. I don't know exact reasons, I'm only speculating on that part.

2. Golden doesn't want guys that will be 200 lbs a year or 2 from now, from what I gather. Meaning they don't have the frame to add much weight from being close to 200 lbs as seniors. Terry, for example, is 6'3 and has plenty of room to add a good bit of muscle mass/weight.

3. No idea where NC gets their athletes. Looking at their rosters, they get their LB's from every where. NC, VA, FL, CA, PA, GA.

Hassan

Good stuff ohio cane I agree.

We need to hire Butch as a consultant lol

Terry seems like he can be a beast. he has a motor he is 205 I can not imagine how good he can be at 235ish.

Who do you expect to make the biggest gains/improvements in the weight room this spring/summer?

I would say

1.Chick- He stated and has has the genes and work ethic to do it.

2. Paul- He needs to be bigger to compete for the MLB spot.

3. Gadboius is a EE and looks to have good genes to be a weight room monster.

4. Perryman- Size is the only thing he really lacked, another 10-15 lbs will make him a London Fletcher

5. Clements- He seems to be a worker and he can be alot harder to take off the field at 210 then 190.

Ohio_Cane

Who do you expect to make the biggest gains/improvements in the weight room this spring/summer?

Posted by: Hassan | January 04, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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I'd have to list Flowers as #1 just judging by what Skreetz has said about him.

I agree with all of those 5 tho. I would list Perryman at #3 behind Chickillo at #2 tho. He's a very hard worker.

Ohio_Cane

^^ Oh, also list Clive Walford in there too. This kid LOVES the weight room.

herbieibis

Ohio,

I know Golden knows what he's doing and I like the fact that he wants bigger, faster, stronger Lb's and as a whole he knows this team needs to be stronger but I constantly keep up with recruiting, visiting diffferent sites as well as other team sites and I just don't see who we can reel in, other than maybe Bush and Brown, that can top this class off. I'd love to say yeah, we got Howard, Bush & Goldman in the bag but to me until we get clear of whatever sanctions are coming our way, it's going to be tough to consistently real in the big time difference makers we sorely need. I know Golden is the man for the job! Poor fella, he's been up against a brick wall since he's been here. I'm sure he's saying to himself, "when am I going to catch a break"! I believe if this coaching staff stays together they can do some great things here.

Ohio_Cane

Don't forget there is at least one silent commit that those sites may say are committed elsewhere. ;-)

3G Cane

We have been getting pushed around on defense way too much over the past few seasons to continue signing undersized LB's and DE's. When Sean Spence is the best LB you have on the roster that just flat out isnt going to get it done. As much as I loved what he brought on D, we need guys that can come in and be physically ready to shed blocks.

UpNorthCane

Good afternoon Canestas...... Idk if any of you have heard about Mike davis kid acting like a str8t up baby, having hissy fits and pouting becuase he wasnt given the his high school number at the army all american game... its pathetic and to think at one point we wouldve liked him at the U.....

Ohio_Cane

UpNorth, I read that. He wasn't the only one.

Wanna know what Dewey said? "I don't care if they give me #99 as long as I get to play".

My kinda kid.

UpNorthCane

Yea i know he wsnt the only one but still that sh** is ridiculous Ohio... And i agree someone like Dewey is someone who i respect thats the attitude im looking for and all though we had some bad boys back in the days and some ballers for the most part they played their role were humble and played lights out.

herbieibis

Yeah, our defense has been no guts no glory for to long. Down with 6' 220 lbs. Our new prerequisits for incoming players:
Lb: 6'2 215 4.6
DE: 6'3 230 4.7
Dt: 6'3 275 4.9
Db: 5'10 180 4.5
You add weight to those totals after 3 years and keep the speed up and we should be where we need to be.

Texascane

Haith undefeated and #6 at Mizzou...

Ohio_Cane

Haith undefeated and #6 at Mizzou...

Posted by: Texascane | January 04, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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With players he had no part in bringing in... Wait till he recruits em.

j.w.

but the SOS is pretty weak, Texas. I like Frank and hope he does well (not that I was sad to see him leave UM, I think he gave up on trying to compete here). But Mizzou's RPI is really low considering the fact they are undefeated.

Hassan


5 Star
Randy “Duke” Johnson, RB, 5-9, 180

4 Star
Raphael Kirby, LB, 6-0, 210--Early Enrollee
Jelani Hamilton, DE, 6-5, 265
Angelo Jean Louis, WR, 6-0, 180
Ereck Flowers, OT, 6-6, 300—Early Enrollee
Malcolm Lewis, WR, 6-0, 180

3 Star
Gray Crow, QB, 6-3, 220 –Early Enrollee
Preston Dewey, QB, 6-3, 200—Early Enrollee
David Thompson, QB, 6-2, 195, Not graduating early (Baseball)
Reggie Northrup, LB, 6-2, 215, Early Enrollee? Maybe
Josh Witt, LB, 6-2, 210—Early Enrollee
Larry Hope, DB, 6-0, 165--Early Enrollee
Nate Dortch, DB, 6-1, 168—Not graduating early
Vernon Davis, DB, 5-10, 170--Trying to take night classes
Herb Waters, WR, 6-1, 170—Not graduating early
D’Mauri Jones, WR, 6-4, 195—Not graduating early
Jontavious Carter, WR, 6-4, 200—Not graduating early
Dwayne Hoilett, DE, 6-3, 215—Not graduating early
Jake O’Donnell, DE, 6-6, 230
Taylor Gadbois, OT, 6-8, 300—Early Enrollee
Brandon Hollifield, TE, 6’5, 215—Not graduating early
Earl Moore, DT, 6-2, 280
Rayshawn Jenkins, DB, 6-2, 185, Not graduating early
Gabriel Terry, DE, 6-3, 215 Early Enrollee
Danny Dillard, RB, 6'2, 205, Not graduating early
LaDarius Gunter, DB, 6-2, 200 Early Enrollee


With Burgress off this list we need anotehr EE asap

Ohio_Cane

Re: Keith Brown. I'm hearing Burgess said that him and "another top LB" are headed to Louisville to make it "Linebackerville".

I don't know who else that could be but KB.

Regardless, we'll find out Saturday. Rumor is that Duke has been recruiting him HARD. The only way he commits to Miami is if Duke got in his ear enough, IMO.

Ohio_Cane

Jon Bastian:

"Since there isn't a whole lot of good news that I gathered for today's notes, I want to state that anything can happen until signing day. We are good, this is just where these kids are at today.

----Defensive tackles Eddie Goldman and Leonard Williams, who are both considering Miami, are not ‘Cane locks by far. The coaching staff will be looking for another D-Tackle to bring in.

--Top DT Eddie Goldman (Washington D.C. Collegiate Academy) has a top 7 at this point and time; Maryland, Auburn, Clemson, Alabama, Miami, Florida State and Cal.

-- WR and Alabama commit Amari Cooper (Miami (Fla.) Northwestern) told me that the Miami coaching staff said they would recruit him till the day he leaves for Alabama, which is January 9th. He followed that up by saying he had a good visit, but every visit is good. Alabama is where he is going. The coaches have 5 days to change his mind, but the vibe I got from him is he doesn’t have any interest of changing his commitment.

--Saftey PJ Williams (Ocala (Fla.) Vanguard) shot down the rumors that he will be a ‘Cane yesterday when I talked to him. He had a good visit and that’s about it. He is looking forward to FSU and unless something drastic happens, we will not get him.

--S Lucas Thompson (Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange) is set to make his decision on national television during the UA game. While he would like to pick Miami, he may not have that option anymore. Look for him to go to ECU.

--With LB James Burgess (Homestead, Fla.) going to Louisville (he announced at the All-Star game last night), it leaves another spot open for the ‘Canes. For linebackers, that leaves Josh Witt, Reggie Northrup, Gabriel Terry (Hybrid) and Raphael Kirby.

--Offensive tackle Avery Young (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) will be visiting Miami but has a solid top three, Florida, Georgia and Auburn. The coaching staff is recruiting him hard, but it might be too late."

Take all of that with a grain of salt...

UpNorthCane

i was thinking Jelani Hamilton looks big enough to be a DT one that is mobile and has pass rushing abilities?

Ohio you think Jelani could mix into the DT position as well?

UpNorthCane

Ohio you think Herb Water sticks or goes? if he does leave do you think a guy like Jacob ford gets the offer and commits? have you seen his highlight video he looks like a guy that can go underated and end up being like a justin blackmon type of player once he plays

UpNorthCane

My fault i meant Josh Ford

Ohio_Cane

Ohio you think Jelani could mix into the DT position as well?


Ohio you think Herb Water sticks or goes?

if he does leave do you think a guy like Jacob ford gets the offer and commits?

Posted by: UpNorthCane | January 04, 2012 at 02:19 PM
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1. Yes, IF he can gain a good bit of weight, and quickly.

2. I'm hearing Herb is all Cane, so I'm saying he sticks.

3. I haven't seen Jacob Ford, but I'm about to look him up as this is the 3rd time I've read about him in the past couple days.

Hassan

Jelani is being recruited strictly as a DE, he was promised that, Just like Bailey was promised a shot at MLB, but of course his body did not agree with his plan and he knew can could not play 280lbs at MLB. I think Hamilton will be 270 soon so He can be a 3-4 guy or possibly be a 3 technique inside in passing situations. I think the staff really tries to recruit guys are are versitile so we can be "multiple"

Ohio_Cane

Josh Ford - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmaVjt21Wyk

Reminds me of Streeter, only with better routes. Interesting.

UpNorthCane

Ohio the kid sure is an interesting prospect... I heard his name a lil while ago and then not much since then but i like his game though he seems to like the vertical stuff but also can make something short a long play ......

Ohio_Cane

I think the staff really tries to recruit guys are are versatile so we can be "multiple"

Posted by: Hassan | January 04, 2012 at 02:41 PM
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Exactly.

Think of guys that can play WR AND CB, or RB AND LB/S. Example: Dallas Crawford.

These are guys they want. More so than a 5-star prima-donna.

UpNorthCane

All i want for this year or the next year is a playmaking safety, a playmaking dt, and a playmaking CB.......

herbieibis

Well they better be looking under some dam rock to find another D. Tackle, cause I don't see Goldman & Williams In my crystal ball.

Ohio_Cane

Goldman is a no. Williams is possible. I can't say any more than that regarding it. I can say, however, Golden knows and/or has what he needs.

SOUP

I just read that Dewey may not play because of a hip flexor injury.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 04, 2012 at 9:20 AM

HE DID NOT PRACTICE TODAY.


Angelo Jean-Louis may not play either because of a hamstring strain.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 04, 2012 at 09:21 AM

HE PRACTICED AND WAS AT FULL SPEED.

SOUP

All i want for this year or the next year is a playmaking safety, a playmaking dt, and a playmaking CB.......

Posted by: UpNorthCane | January 04, 2012 at 02:57 PM

A PLAY-MAKING QB WOULD BE NICE TOO!

Ohio_Cane

I will also say this... Canes fans will be very happy once the LOI's start rolling in.

Of course, as always, there will be a kid or 3 that ppl say "Oh, we should've gotten him! We didn't do this, or we didn't do that!", but overall this will be a great class.

Ohio_Cane

HE PRACTICED AND WAS AT FULL SPEED.

Posted by: SOUP | January 04, 2012 at 03:11 PM
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Awesome! Really wanna see this kid play.

Ohio_Cane

A PLAY-MAKING QB WOULD BE NICE TOO!

Posted by: SOUP | January 04, 2012 at 03:12 PM
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Stephen Morris to the rescue!

SOUP

Just got back from Disney and the UAAA practice. Great facility, great weather and a great day for FOOTBALL.

Met the Chickillos, nice folks, got a photo. They were recruiting HARD.

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