The NFL 2012 Draft began on Thursday night in prime time on ESPN with first round activities being completed in the speedy and maybe even record time of just over three hours.
Yet throughout the great Sunshine State it was more like a barely detectable gentle breeze rather than a strong draft that was felt by college players sitting and waiting for their names to be called by an NFL team in an effort to fulfill their life-long dreams.
Surprisingly not a single player from a major college in Florida was taken. That's right, your Miami Hurricanes along with Florida, Florida State, USF and UCF were all shut out of the first round action.
In fact it was not until DL Olivier Vernon was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the third round with the 72nd pick of the 2012 Draft that a Hurricane was selected.
Later on UM LB Sean Spence would be the second Hurricane drafted on Day 2 when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers later in the third round.
Several Miami players who were projected to go higher in the draft slid down the draft board and are expected to go today in the fourth through seventh rounds. Perhaps the most shocking fall was that of UM RB Lamar Miller who many pro scouts had listed as a second round pick.
There was some speculation that doubts about Miller's often injured shoulder, his inability to make defenders miss or pick up yards after contact and his average blocking ability may have hurt his draft stock.
At this point of the later rounds many draft experts consider the speedy Miller a great value who could turn into the steal of the entire 2012 NFL draft.
In the later rounds WR Tommy Streeter, WR Travis Benjamin, OL Brandon Washington, DL Marcus Forston and others are still hoping to hear their names called today.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all former Miami Hurricane football players health, happiness and much success in the NFLU!
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Posted by: hassan | April 28, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Streeter to the phins or skins, i think Skins might look at B Wash, Streeter or Miller they have 2 picks in the early 4th rd and all 3 of those guys address needs and have value based on talent in those rds.
Posted by: hassan | April 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM
It would seem that Miami, F-L-A is in the process of beginning another streak mediocre proportions. And that be consecutive NFL drafts of absolutely no 1st Rounders.
By the way, I touted that RB Miller wouldn't be drafted until the 4th Round and was undeservingly, attacked for my sagacious take, on the Miami Herald Hurricane page.
For instance, it was easy to see that LM wasn't the same back the last six games of Miami's season in 2011. The kid was running too TENTATIVE, lame azz soft and I didn't buy into that B.S., that Lamar's shoulder was fine!
Maybe L.S. will be drafted by the FIFTH ROUND in a best case scenario and shame the NFL organizations whom doubted his athletic abilities.
Posted by: Die Hard Cane | April 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM
LM6 to fins.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Congrats to LM6 staying home with the Phins!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 12:13 PM
TB3 to Browns.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Benjamin to the Browns!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM
The feed from NFL.com is messed up, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM
After Mayock went on a tangent about all the Canes underclassmen that shouldve stayed, Rich Eisen said its possible they left because there wouldn't be any football at Miami next year.
What an idiot
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Redskins go Kirk Cousins after trading everything for RGIII?
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Doesnt make any sense to me.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:26 PM
The Dude, U should watch on NFL Network. They explained that pick very well
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM
^^ Cousins is basically a RGIII insurance policy for cheap.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM
I get their excuse... its just a really bad one.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:32 PM
I dont think you should give up ALL the picks the Redskins gave up to go get a guy like RGIII, then tell me you need an insurance policy in the 4th rnd. Especially when there are some WRs and OL guys out there. Go get your back up in free agency.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Arthur Brown schooled him. That's all I have to say. Should've stayed another year. And all of this straightline 40 time focus is just plain dumb.
Posted by: Felipe | April 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Oh Snap!
Who will steal J12 in the 7th?
Posted by: BEERicane | April 28, 2012 at 12:41 PM
I am so glad no one got picked until the 3rd round. All these lazy wannabes have drageed Miami down. They didn't watch enough film, lift enough weights, or run enough.
We used to win the game in the 4th quarter, because we were smarter and we worked harder. You don't get the key interception by talent alone.
Posted by: Canesfan4life | April 28, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Which school in the state of florida produced the first draftee?
Posted by: BEERicane | April 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Drafted so far: Vernon, Spence, Miller, TB3.
4 of the 21 draft eligible players at the U so far. Alabama has 5 drafted so far. On a positive note (and there are not many), the Canes 4 is tied with Stanford for 2nd most
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/schools?id=2289&_slug_=miami-fl&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft%2fschools%3fid%3d2289%26_slug_%3dmiami-fl
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Okla. has 4 draftees also.
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Hey SOUP,
Anyway we can get a Canespace Ap?
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 02:35 PM
never know what will happen in the first round! yep Mr Streeter Sr u r right!
Posted by: TJL | April 28, 2012 at 03:03 PM
never know what will happen in the first round! yep Mr Streeter Sr u r right!
Posted by: TJL | April 28, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Clueless!
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 28, 2012 at 03:09 PM
I support my canes and wish them the best. They are not perfect men or FB players but I love to watch them play and wish them success in their careers and life after football
Posted by: hassan | April 28, 2012 at 03:25 PM
It keeps getting uglier for Streeter and Forston. I wish them all the best in the pros... but I think they will be in for a shock when they realize that guys in the NFL put in WAY more time than Al can get out of players in U Tough. They were'nt ready for the jump to the pros and the NFL is telling them that right now. Still wish them pro bowl careers... but they will have to do something that they have proven they cant do as of yet... push themselves to be the best they can be.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 03:42 PM
Did Streeter make the mistake of turning down a private workout SOUP? Any day you have to deal with the tough reality of being offered a professional contract to play a child's game for a living is a tough reality I'll face any day.
How's that for a tautology?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 28, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Some um fans feel that it's unfAir for us to criticze brandon, streeter and fortson decision. But NFL teams r sayin the truth. I think that's would was tryin to tell them kids to, thr Truth. Something these kids aren't get from the people around them.
Posted by: Big chuck | April 28, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Ouch! Mike Mayock, "This group from Miami had no business coming out early and its showing today."
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Ouch! Mike Mayock, "This group from Miami had no business coming out early and its showing today."
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:08 PM
They are clueless too!
Posted by: TJL | April 28, 2012 at 04:09 PM
wow! the Dolphins pick a WR from MSU
Posted by: TJL | April 28, 2012 at 04:16 PM
You can criticize their decision but people were personally attacking them and that is uncalled for. Below is my take on what these guys experienced and what happened with their time at Miami. They compounded the problem by leaving early rather than staying with a coach who knows how to get you nfl ready. The whole thing is a shame.
Good luck to all of the canes still waiting for that call and congrats to the ones that got it. No need to attack them and call them names for leaving early. Like all of us they made a life decision (good or bad)and will learn from that decision. Leave them be, wish them the best of luck and root for them at the next level. I think a couple of guys miller included are a steal this late in the draft. How many players have been passed over for an injury or character issue and have proven they deserved the benefit of the doubt. I say best of luck to all the canes.
Let's not rewrite history and act like these guys came into a program that was firing on all cylinders. They came into an environment with poor coaching, little planning, no requirements for strength and conditioning. Randy Shannon is a good upstanding man, but he has a lot to learn in terms of coaching and managing a team. That's the environment they were in. No football accountability, no football guidance, nothing. They came in at a certain level of talent and left at that same level of talent cause no one ever bothered teaching them fundamentals or attempted to increase their football IQ. They were short changed. Could they have worked harder? Sure. But what did hankerson have to do. He had to go outside of the coaching staff and work with mark duper just to learn to play the position at a higher level than what he was being taught. How many of us have gone into a new job ready to work and find success but are faced with incompetent managers. Suddenly our motivation and productivity is down cause of poor management. That's what these guys faced. That's what they experienced don't rewrite history and act like these weren't true canes that weren't willing to work if they were held accountable. These were 17 and 18 year old kids that needed a fire lit under their ass to produce. Unfortunately for them their was no one to light that fire. Same as all of us at 17 and 18 we needed someone to light that fire.
We all understand they made a mistake but if their families have accepted their decision and are supporting them and coach golden and their friends support them then I say God Bless. May they prove all of us and all the nfl scouts wrong and have long and prosperous careers in the NFL. Don't attack these young men. They made a decision now let's support them whether they make the nfl or not.
Posted by: The What | April 28, 2012 at 04:18 PM
Ouch! Mike Mayock, "This group from Miami had no business coming out early and its showing today."
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Agree 100%!
But i hope all of them do very well in the NFL
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Posted by: The What | April 28, 2012 at 04:18 PM
I 99.999999% agree. Spot on post. I will however say that some of the guys were afraid of competition, but that goes back into the hand they were dealt by the Shannon era coaching.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:23 PM
So who can be a 1st rounder next year?
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:26 PM
Hester should be a non-factor in the NFL. Why does anyone kick to him?
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:27 PM
Sean Spence welcome to my hometown team. I will never root against kids going out and making money.
Sure many of them got screwed by listeneing to ROSENHAUS but if they get into the league and perform well, they will earn more money on their second contract. I hope this drafts serves as a lesson to the rest of the Canes. Handle your business on and off the field and do not let some whore (agent) sell you a pipe dream!
Posted by: canesteeler | April 28, 2012 at 09:23 AM
canesteeler My favorite Cane in the last 4 years Sean Spence is a very good fit for the Steelers. It will be fun to watch!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 04:35 PM
My Chargers have 19th pick in 7th round. I'd like them to take Streeter and coach him up.
Posted by: The Dude | April 28, 2012 at 04:47 PM
Manny_Navarro Say what you want about his decision to leave school early, but you have to feel for Tommy Streeter. Been a long ...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 05:09 PM
Canes Baseball is down, really down.
Final today Virginia 7 Miami 3
Miami lost 7 of their last 10 games.
Thank you for everything Jim Morris but you have to go now.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 05:24 PM
Time for a young and hungry Baseball coach.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 05:26 PM
Really interesting how the Dolphins picked not one but TWO Canes given their history of not picking any Canes (even on good years)... Pitt, Philly, and Cleveland, also teams with no Canes on their roster prior to today. Might be a sign of regime change at The U.
Best of luck to all the Canes picked this weekend and to all the ones who will be fighting for free agent contracts!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: CanesFanStuckInCali | April 28, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Posted by: canesteeler | April 28, 2012 at 09:23 AM
canesteeler My favorite Cane in the last 4 years Sean Spence is a very good fit for the Steelers. It will be fun to watch!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Sean Spence = Camesteeler II
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 28, 2012 at 05:34 PM
Streeter to the Ravens. Congratulations. May he find great success and he will be playing with canes greats which will help his transition.
Posted by: The What | April 28, 2012 at 05:48 PM
B-Wash to Philly. Happy for him!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 06:35 PM
Five-star QB Kevin Olsen threw the ball really well at the NYC Elite 11 today and earned MVP honors. Really accurate passer.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 06:35 PM
Jorge Milian @caneswatch
Bryce Brown draffted by Philadelphia. Un-freakin-believable!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Great post by The What... Sums up everything about this group. Best of luck NFLU Canes!
Posted by: roachcane77 | April 28, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Wow, Derrick Rose is out with a torn ACL...
Posted by: CaneRock | April 28, 2012 at 07:05 PM
Wow, Derrick Rose is out with a torn ACL...
Posted by: CaneRock | April 28, 2012 at 07:05 PM
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Yep. Bulls are done.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 28, 2012 at 07:08 PM
Wow Bryce Brown barely played CFB, great athlete though no doubt.
Rose may not ever be the same some of those injuries you just do not come back the same.
Fortson had a lot of talent he must have some bad medical reports.
Hester still would have been a factor he is uber talented also, if you do not kick to him well he is a factor because he is effecting the game.
side note for this to be a Canes fan site we have some of the most ill wishing and hatin people i ever have seen. Yeah the guys did not get picked where they wanted but I enjoyed watching them play and UM is not just some school it is a family and i support them as men in anything they choose to do even if I do not agree with hit.
Posted by: hassan | April 28, 2012 at 07:22 PM
heard a comment pn NFL network, from Mike Mayock, with whom I agreee with most of the time as much as Mark May....He said that most of our early departing underclassmen had no business leaving early, specificallyt mentioning Streeter, who he said should have stayed, and been coached up more.....made me think of what Coach Golden said that some players thought they were better than they were....
Posted by: phillyscott | April 28, 2012 at 07:30 PM
The 2012 NFL Draft is over.
NFL DRAFT 2012 | UM FOOTBALL
Miami Hurricanes’ Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon to Dolphins, Sean Spence to Steelers,Travis Benjamin to the Browns, Tommy Streeter to the Ravens, Brandon Washington to the Eagles
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 28, 2012 at 07:32 PM
Just back from playing Frisbee Disc Golf in Apopka.
Now, tell me, what did I miss?
Posted by: SOUP | April 28, 2012 at 07:40 PM
Good news: In terms of number of picks, the Canes are in exclusive company.
Alabama = 8
Okla. = 7
Georgia = 7
Canes = 6
Mich. State = 6
South Caro. = 6
Boise St. = 6
Calif. = 6
Couth Caro. = 6
Wisc. = 6
Bad news: According to Gorten, Fortson will be the first underclassman to leave early and not get drafted. No doubt that each underclassman would have improved their draft stock by at least 1-3 rounds by staying in college, and would have made more money in their first year in the NFL (2013) than they will in their first two years (2012, 2013) by going early.
There is a silver lining for the current Canes. When Al Golden tells a player he should stay in college, that player will now listen. It might also be a wakeup call to the current players that they need to work harder if they plan to be a first rounder.
Ray Ray Armstrong and Ray Buchanon will reap the benefits of staying in next year's draft. Vault that!
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 28, 2012 at 07:55 PM
Attacking people personally is ridiculous. However, not even listening to the NFL Draft Advisory Committee is stupidity. Golden even stated he'd never heard of such a thing.
Rosenhaus is going to eat some major crow, though I doubt the Joe Roses of the world have the stones to call him out on it.
Again, this is a good lesson for current UM players. Golden knows what the hell he is doing. Take advantage of it: a free education, great coaching, and an excellent collegiate experience.
It's good for the program, too. Get those who could be swayed by misinformation out, and keep those of sound judgment in.
If Armstrong continues to improve, he'll be a beast. I really like Buchanon. However, I think James will be the one to surprise everyone. Having Eduardo & D&D breathing down his neck will only help him.
Posted by: LB | April 28, 2012 at 08:23 PM
Did Arthur Brown get drafted?
Posted by: TonyCane | April 28, 2012 at 08:26 PM
Canes with 6 picks overall and 3 players selected BEFORE FSU and Florida even had their FIRST player selected?
I'll take it!
Posted by: SOUP | April 28, 2012 at 08:43 PM
OGV...check your email. U will LOL!
Da Skreetz iz on FIRE...
Posted by: SOUP | April 28, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Soup can we get a small taste of that email :-)
Posted by: TheWhat | April 28, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Chase ford to eagles.
Micanor Regis to falcons
Marcus Forston to Patriots
Via free agency per twitter.
Congrats to all. I hope jacory gets picked up and aldarius Johnson and the rest. My fingers are crossed that others get picked up.
Go Canes!
Posted by: TheWhat | April 28, 2012 at 09:42 PM
Ojomo to the Giants via twitter. Congratulations.
Posted by: TheWhat | April 28, 2012 at 09:44 PM
SOUP, I read it and responded, but I'm not sure it's front street cleared so I'll just leave it be with just a public shaking of my head for now.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 28, 2012 at 09:54 PM
Did Arthur Brown get drafted?
Posted by: TonyCane | April 28, 2012 at 08:26 PM
Brown is returning to KSU. Bryce was drafted, which is arguably the worst draft pick ever. Way higher risk than Clarett and we all know how that panned out.
Posted by: Felipe | April 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Soup can we get a small taste of that email :-)
Posted by: TheWhat | April 28, 2012 at 09:33 PM
TOMORROW
Posted by: SOUP | April 28, 2012 at 11:24 PM
I just explained the Bryce situation to my wife and she was in disbelief.
That has to be the most shocking pick of the draft.
Posted by: TonyCane | April 28, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Best post of the night!
Rosenhaus is going to eat some major crow, though I doubt the Joe Roses of the world have the stones to call him out on it.
Again, this is a good lesson for current UM players. Golden knows what the hell he is doing. Take advantage of it: a free education, great coaching, and an excellent collegiate experience.
It's good for the program, too. Get those who could be swayed by misinformation out, and keep those of sound judgment in.
If Armstrong continues to improve, he'll be a beast. I really like Buchanon. However, I think James will be the one to surprise everyone. Having Eduardo & D&D breathing down his neck will only help him.
Posted by: LB | April 28, 2012 at 08:23 PM
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 12:11 AM
Bad news: According to Gorten, Fortson will be the first underclassman to leave early and not get drafted. No doubt that each underclassman would have improved their draft stock by at least 1-3 rounds by staying in college, and would have made more money in their first year in the NFL (2013) than they will in their first two years (2012, 2013) by going early.
There is a silver lining for the current Canes. When Al Golden tells a player he should stay in college, that player will now listen. It might also be a wakeup call to the current players that they need to work harder if they plan to be a first rounder.
Ray Ray Armstrong and Ray Buchanon will reap the benefits of staying in next year's draft. Vault that!
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 28, 2012 at 07:55 PM
THERE IT IS RIGHT THERE!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Marcus Fortson HAD 2 LEAVE EARLY while he still has 2 capable kneecaps!
Posted by: 4-Real | April 29, 2012 at 12:34 AM
RB Miller talks about going to the Dolphins
by: Steve Gorten April 28th, 2012 | 1:09 PM
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_college_hurricanes/2012/04/rb-miller-talks-about-going-to-the-dolphins.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sports%2Fumweblog+%28UM+Hurricanes+%7C+Sun-Sentinel+Blogs%29
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 12:44 AM
4-Real...U can't handle the truth.
Trust me on this.
Posted by: SOUP | April 29, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Jeff Ireland Dolphins GM on The canes and Coach Golden...(today)
(On drafting University of Miami players, what did you like about them) Well, we had a chance to visit with pretty much all of the University of Miami guys.
We kind of had our own special day. It was a Miami Hurricane/Miami Dolphin Day and really had a chance to spend some time with them.
We want to try to create a relationship with the Hurricanes and Al Golden. He’s been very good to me. I respect him very much as a head football coach and I know the way he coaches. I like the way he coaches his players. I believe in his program. I believe in him. We had good long talks about each of these players we drafted.
I think from Al’s prospective and my prospective, I think we’re just scratching the surface of the ability of the two players from the University of Miami. Obviously, Olivier (Vernon) and Lamar (Miller), I think they’re two tremendous prospects. The ceiling is endless.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2012/04/ireland-shred-bogus-jake-long-report-other-stuff.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 01:06 AM
I won't question the CEO :)
Posted by: 4-Real | April 29, 2012 at 01:23 AM
Link Listing all of the F/A Signings:
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/4/28/2984848/2012-nfl-draft-undrafted-free-agent-tracker
J12 invited to Cardinals. Horn to Falcons.
Posted by: pre83 | April 29, 2012 at 01:32 AM
Bryce Brown drafted in the in the 7th round by the Eagles good luck!
The Curious Case of Bryce Brown
by David Wyatt
... Bryce's recruiting was an absolute farce; anyone who follows college recruiting closely will remember this as 'The Decision', before LeBron James and ESPN ever thought up the ridiculous idea. He had what you can only describe as a manager in Brian Butler, who sold news in relation to his workouts and the recruiting process on his own personal website for montly or yearly subscriptions.
This led to the NCAA launching an investigation into Bryce's amateur status as a student athlete in High School Bryce verbally committed to the University of Miami but continued to take visits and hesitated to sign his letter of intention.
He was a Diva, he wanted the attention. He said he would not sign a letter of intent on National Signing day and would instead hold a separate announcement on the 16th of March 2009.
The problem was that Miami's scholarship offer expired on February 18th, and they would not re-issue another letter. Miami is a proud school who I believe didn't want to pander to the ego of a high school senior who seemed to be played by the puppet master Brian Butler. Eventually after much hype and much criticism, Bryce signed with Lane Kiffin and the Volunteers.
At the end of the 2009 season, Lane Kiffin bolted for USC and Derek Dooley took over the reigns at Tennessee. Brown managed the whole off-season program however left practise on the first day of Spring. He remained enrolled through the whole Spring semester before transferring to Kansas State in August to join his Brother Arthur who had transferred to Kansas State from Miami. Tennessee refused to release him from his scholarship so he had to support himself for the entire 2010 season which he sat out in accordance with NCAA rules.
In a Yahoo sports exclusive in 2011, Bryce Brown was one of a number of players named in a report alleging student athletes received benefits which violated NCAA rules from booster Nevin Shapiro.
After just three carries at Kansas State, Bryce Brown left the Kansas State football team. With two years of eligibality remaining, Bryce has decided to enter the 2012 draft early. I've always been impressed with Bryce when he is just playing football. The problem is that he has never just been able to play football. He's always had some form of distraction.
Bryce is 20 years old. He will either fall off the face of the football planet or make a GM look like a genius.
http://www.ganggreennation.com/2012/3/31/2916700/the-curious-case-of-bryce-brown
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 01:44 AM
Leaving early for any of the Canes was a bad decision, am not a fan of that at all
Some people talk about how we should be supportive of the Canes?
You're telling me that wanting them to stay another year for them to help their draft stock isn't being supportive of them or hoping for them to succeed?
How much really is that 5th, 6th, 7th Round money compared to if you stayed a year, built up your tape and playing to help you get drafted higher the next year?
I'll take the gamble of staying another year in school on a full ride scholly, building up my body/mind under the UTough program and proper coaching
I won't leave early after just one year of playing and then go buy a damn Porsche
Pretty fair to say that almost 95% of the projections by Cane fans on here of where the Canes would go as soon as they announced they were leaving, were absolutely wrong
The thing I thank the kids who left early for the most is, hopefully opening the eyes of the current Canes of how dumb it was to leave early - esp. when your head coach has access to people that can help educate you with where you stand in the draft
Think about how many other players from other smaller schools or crappier schools got drafted before the mighty Hurricanes of Miami players did
And let me say this as well, if you're a Cane and you're drafted after Travis Benjamin, I'm surprised you're not a suicide watch
Travis Benjamin running around in the AFC North Division? That's pure cruelty right there. You get to face the Ravens and Steelers 4 times a year - try not to get broken in half, I actually like you kid and would rather see you be a little bit more safe in the Arena League or Canadian League
Canes baseball for the past few years is the Titanic making short pit stops on the way to the bottom of the icy depths ... people realizing that yet? or how much longer will it be before it finally sinks in
Get Morris the hell out of there
Posted by: Six | April 29, 2012 at 05:40 AM
Al Golden!
Posted by: LB | April 29, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Postscripts, reaction on Dolphins draft and Fins signings; UM, Heat, Marlins notes
SUNDAY BUZZ COLUMN
Dolphins draft postscripts:
### Mayock said of Vernon: “Of all the [UM] underclassmen that came out – and I don’t think most of them should – Vernon is one I bang the table for. When he got back [from suspension], he played every step with passion. He’s a solid 4-3 defensive end.”
McShay called Vernon a “great pick. Production didn’t always match up, but he shows quickness off the line and has a chance to make an impact as a pass-rusher.” ESPN’s Mel Kiper said he’s also “decent against the run. Had he played a full year, maybe he could have been an early to mid second-round pick.”
### All the analysts agree Miller was a great value pick in the fourth round, even though the Dolphins didn’t necessarily need a running back. McShay said Miller “is the most explosive runner in this draft. He’s not Chris Johnson, but he’s not that far away.” Said Mayock: “I love his ability with the ball in his hands, but I don’t think he can pass protect and I don’t think he’s any kind of short yardage guy. You don’t see him on the goal line, third down and short yardage and that’s a red flag.”
Kiper said Miller “plays like he’s 5-10, 185” even though “he’s 5-11, 215. He can take a pounding. He’s a big guy with game-breaking speed. The question is can he be multi-dimensional.”
FYI: Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland envisions Miller returning punts (he averaged 23.1 yards on seven returns in 2011, eight for 26.8 in 2010). He called him a "developmental back" who needs to become "a little more rugged" in better in pass protection.
Of taking two UM players (Vernon and Miller), Ireland said Al Golden -- who spoke at length to Ireland about UM's players -- "has been very good to me. I like the way he coaches his players. I believe in his program." "The ceiling" on Miller and Vernon "is endless."
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2012/04/postscripts-reaction-on-full-dolphins-draft-heat-marlins.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | April 29, 2012 at 09:15 AM
### Here's where some undrafted Canes players signed Saturday night: Chase Ford (Eagles), Marcus Forston (Patriots), Adewale Ojomo (Giants), Harland Gunn (Cowboys), Tyler Horn (Falcons).... UM's Jacory Harris reportedly will attend Arizona's rookie minicamp...
Undrafted Gators quarterback John Brantley and receiver Deonte Thompson signed with Baltimore.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2012/04/postscripts-reaction-on-full-dolphins-draft-heat-marlins.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | April 29, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Interesting that 8 players from Palm Beach County were drafted, and 1 played at UM (Benjamin) and the other transferred from UF (Jenkins). The other 5 were not recruited by the big 3, as his focus for Shannon was on Miami NW (even though Lavonte David (Nebraska) was the first player from that 2008 MNW class drafted). It demonstrates a point made on this site by many of our bloggers that Florida schools should not always recruit to star-ratings and that player development is crucial.
Al Golden understands that, and he will get the Canes program turned around and back on track. Vault that!
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/seven-former-palm-beach-county-high-school-players-2330471.html
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 29, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Canes baseball for the past few years is the Titanic making short pit stops on the way to the bottom of the icy depths ... people realizing that yet? or how much longer will it be before it finally sinks in
Get Morris the hell out of there
Posted by: Six | April 29, 2012 at 05:40 AM
just a coincidence that "The Titanic" is just across the street from the field?
Posted by: SlingBlade | April 29, 2012 at 09:27 AM
We want to try to create a relationship with the Hurricanes and Al Golden. He’s been very good to me. I respect him very much as a head football coach and I know the way he coaches. I like the way he coaches his players. I believe in his program. I believe in him. We had good long talks about each of these players we drafted.
i hope this isnt a prelude to him hiring Al when Philbin bombs...
Posted by: SlingBlade | April 29, 2012 at 09:28 AM
I won't question the CEO :)
Posted by: 4-Real | April 29, 2012 at 01:23 AM
Oh, I see where U are coming from now.
Smart man, VERY smart man!
Posted by: SOUP | April 29, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Were all still waiting up here in Rhode island for a team to invite a friend of ours Ksheef montgomery to camp..... 6'3 4.4 speed did 23 reps of 225....shoot maybe UM couldve used his hard work and talent lolll...
Jacory is off to Arizona makes perfect sense if you ask me....
Posted by: UpNorthCane | April 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Soup hit me up with that insiders info!
Posted by: canesteeler | April 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Tautology (rhetoric), using different words to say the same thing, or a series of self-reinforcing statements that cannot be disproved because they depend on the assumption that they are already correct.
Tautology (logic), a technical notion in formal logic, universal unconditioned truth, always valid.
Posted by: SOUP | April 29, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Steeler...will do, but for the masses here is the sanitized version on why some players' draft stock may have dropped:
1. Some canceled or missed meetings with NFL teams.
2. A few were late to meetings with NFL teams.
3. Several refused to work out at the Pro Day at UM.
Now I know what you are saying about #3: "Well that is not too uncommon."
At UM it is VERY uncommon for players NOT to show out on Pro Day at Greentree.
So much so that the players who refused to perform and relied on their combine performances (good or bad) got an EARFULL from former players who were on hand that day and even after.
Posted by: SOUP | April 29, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Sean Spence will ball out with the steelers!
No question the best UM player drafted, what a great fit and a great get by the steelers!
Posted by: Sean Spence is a Beast!!! | April 29, 2012 at 03:05 PM
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This tete-a-tete still going on? Look, I wish the draftees well, since apparently each pick was worth a whole win under Golden's coaching so all UM needs is to have 14 guys drafted one year and that will be the year UM wins a championship under the guy but I wonder if the early entrees understand just how much money their choices as people cost them as football players?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 29, 2012 at 03:11 PM
OGV - your post, as well as most others here, are reasonable. Whether there is agreement or not, I appreciate intelligent comments, as I'm sure most others do. But as long as the proprietor allows, I'm going to call out the the personal attacks on players.
As far as this group, whether seniors, or those that left early, I think we can all agree that among many, there was underachievement and questionable decision making all around. Even though each case is different, I think when you go through and logically analyze each decision one by one, you can come up with pro and con arguments.
In my opinion, the only slam dunk one is Streeter. It's hard to make an argument for him coming out early, and the monetary logic of him staying an additional year, is pretty strong. He hurt himself the most based in my opinion. The others are questionable.
I understand the frustration and anger, but with that said, I wish them all well. I hope they ball out and do us proud and reach the potential they never maximized in school. It's time to let this go and accept that bad decisions or not, it was their decision to make. Hopefully they will learn.
Posted by: CaneAddict | April 29, 2012 at 03:57 PM
but I wonder if the early entrees understand just how much money their choices as people cost them as football players?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 29, 2012 at 03:11 PM
Great point, and a great way of putting it.
Posted by: CaneRock | April 29, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Honestly, ability, attitude, effort, leadership.....SS is the only Cane I see as being worthy of being drafted and ready to play. Miller is not that good a back; he needs time, starts and touches. Poor blocker, start and stop instead of north and south, does not deliver a blow....sure signs of inexperience. Needed another, no really 2 years of real work.
Forston all talk, no bite, not an NFL caliber player. NE will get rid of him quick. Ford....Eagles....no block, cannot catch. B Wash....thought he would be a really good player at one time. Lazy, unwilling to do for the good of the team. Streeter...tons of potential.....never saw a lot on the field....thats where it counts. Needs 2 more years. If J12 moves to VA, I could let him be the backup for my team of 13 year olds. Very nice kid, but is not an NFL player at all. I think all these kids who had visions of sugerplums...or dollar signs in their heads left to feed their own ego. All their friends told them go for it....cause they will reap the benefit of the $ if they make it. I do not see one guy who I think could make an impact, who could start and make a difference. There were no real hot draft picks from The U.....we are not the pipeline any longer.....it really shows when you line these guys up against the REAL players that have come from the U....and it has not been that long. That is solid evidence how far the program has fallen under LK and RS.....near the bottom. The SRs had to go; all the underclassman were egomaniacs who just dont know the deal.
My father, uncle, 2nd cousin and godfather all played in the NFL, and I have coached a lot of kids who went to college and played...a few guys made the bigs. I was a good college player...never stood a chance to make it.I have a good idea on what it takes.
Good kids, bad choices!!! The guys who went made mistakes for the wrong reason:$. Stay get better, smarter, starting playing for the team, give 110% on the practice field, weightroom, class....shut your mouth and listen....learn something fools!!! Good luck in your attempts, hope all of them make it.....but we can do without some of the egos that highly over rated themselves. JMO
Posted by: VA Cane | April 29, 2012 at 04:36 PM
I menat LC for Larry Coker my bust!!! See I am flawed as well!!
Posted by: VA Cane | April 29, 2012 at 04:40 PM
Soup, I see you are in fine form. Canesteeler how are you my friend? I see you are glad to have SS!!! I think he will play ST, as well as see some time on the field. Needs a little more muscle, weight.....but he is the best we produced in the draft.
Posted by: VA Cane | April 29, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Wow, their saying Jacory has signed with the dolphins. Lol
Posted by: kamcane | April 29, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Seriously? I suppose with his size that he could try to be a wide receiver. But beat out Garrard and Devlin for the third quarterback slot? Good luck!
I wonder if there will be a 30 for 30 doc on the 2008 NW class one day in the future?
Posted by: TonyCane | April 29, 2012 at 06:36 PM
Back to football...
I hate the excuse of "What if I get hurt" to leave early. If a player returns for his senior year to develop & boost his draft stock but gets hurt. You still might drop in the draft but you'll be developed & pro ready after rehab. With a better chance for big bucks with your 2nd contract. If the injury is career ending, at least you have a degree to fall back on. Jmo
Posted by: CoCane | April 29, 2012 at 06:59 PM
VA I am well my friend. I was surprised to see the Steelers take Spence because they usually go gor bigger LB's, however I am happy to have the best cane from this class suiting up for my favorite team!
Posted by: canesteeler | April 29, 2012 at 07:43 PM
It's been peaceful and respectful here for many months thanks to Soup and all canespacers except for the two ladies going at it for the last 2 or 3 days. Let's clean up once again!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Posted by: Six | April 29, 2012 at 05:40 AM
I enjoyed reading your post. Right on the money!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 29, 2012 at 08:31 PM
According to Jorge Milian and Ben Volin
Former University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris will try out for the Dolphins during the team's three-day mini-camp that begins on Friday.
Harris is also expected to participate in a tryout with the Arizona Cardinals, the source said. Because Harris, who went undrafted last week, has not signed a contract as a free agent he is permitted to audition for both teams.
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | April 29, 2012 at 08:40 PM