First Football, Then Basketball And Now Baseball?

After Miami Hurricanes' football coach Al Golden and basketball coach Jim Larranaga both got their nice new camping gear out recently and decided to put it to good use on Greentree Field and at the BankUnited Center, they apparently then decided to loan it to UM baseball coach Jim Morris in July to set up camp at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field in Coral Gables.

Actually to be fair, all Hurricane fans know that it is Morris who by far has the longest tenure at Miami and also the longest camping history at The U. And since the heart of summer is almost here that must mean that the 2012 Jim Morris Baseball Camp is now open for registration.

Three different camps, including day camps for players ages 6-13 and hitting and defensive/pitching camps for players ages 10-20, will offer instruction to youngsters from one of the most successful and experienced coaching staffs in college baseball.

Morris, along with assistant coaches Gino DiMare, J.D. Arteaga and Lou Palmisano, will be hosting the camps in Coral Gables for hundreds of hopeful young baseball players of all ages and skill levels.

Day camps: Will begin in early July, are expected to sell out quickly. These camps stress important fundamentals of throwing, catching, running and team concepts. Campers are divided by age and ability for games, with group instructions and individual attention. There are three different day camps open for registration (July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20), and each is priced at only $235.00.

Hitting camp: This camp is intended for players ranging in ages from 10-20, is scheduled for July 23-24 and is priced at only $175.00. The special two-day camp will feature fundamentals, drills and techniques of hitting that are taught to current Miami Hurricane players.

Defensive/pitching camp: This camp will feature techniques, instructional drills, and a defense-only pro-style workout. This two-day camp is also priced for only $175.00 and is set for July 25-26.

All camps run daily from 9 AM to 4 PM with lunch provided.

To sign up for the premier baseball camps for players of all ages and abilities, make checks payable to: Jim Morris Baseball Camp and mail to: UM Baseball Office, 6201 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33156. For more information, contact (305) 284-4171

Comments

[86Cane]

Six...I can see U sitting over there and just thinking to yourself, should I or shouldn't I? You are thinking should I post the following comment on the blog:

"Maybe Morris should hold some of these Day, Hitting and Defensive camps for his own players currently on the UM roster. The past four seasons Miami baseball has had poor fundamantals, sloppy fielding, too many errors and a lack of timely hitting with RISP. A little camping out might do them some good."

And maybe, just maybe, most Hurricane fans (including me) would agree that U would be RIGHT! ;-)

[raizecane]

2nd...wohooooooo

[CaneRock]

Ozzie being Ozzie:
### James is getting plenty of support from other local teams. “I might be rooting for him more than his own family is,” Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said. “I’m not a Heat fan but I’m rooting for LeBron because that kid takes so much [expletive]. Every time they lose a game, it’s that poor guy’s fault.”

He said some former players who criticize James “are jealous.” Guillen cracked that he would advise James to hold his middle finger up at the championship celebration.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2012/06/heat-game-4-reaction-postscripts-pat-riley-speaks-out-heat-notes-dolphins-mini-camp-report.html#storylink=cpy

[raizecane]

UMIKE - on June 13, you posted something about online home based business. How can I reach you to get more info??

Thanks

[mi@mic@ne]

I feel like the luckiest guy in the world this morning. I was day dreaming about the 74 dolphins and the 80s Canes. You know why? Because i saw the old sports gods come out last nite in the NBA championship. Oh man... just watch these guys leave it on the floor. Thats the team spirit that motivates me in my own life.

King James was absolutely a warrior. Its not easy to show what a warrior is all about. Because you got to rise above the game and experience pain in the victory.I saw the 80s Canes and the 74 dolphins come out of the King last nite. If you want to see what winning is all about its happening before your eyes. This is special. Thank you Pat Riley.

[86Cane]

Raize...UMike's email is:

paypal@centralvacuumplanet.com

[Dan]

Will Morris teach fielding at the camps?

If so, god help the campers.

[myndraize]

15 down 1 to go

[RCCF]

The fouls thing is an excuse waaaay to overused But here is one Fresh off the Press....OKC is losing bcuz James Harden Is Not contributing....He got his head so far up Trina's butt its ridiculous....reminds me of Harlem Nights wanna get rid of the man well thn send him a lil sunshine....s/o to the Heat Big3 James..Wade..and Trina aka the Baddest B@#$#..

RCCF12%

[mi@mic@ne]

Its sad to watch the best player in the NBA get beat up because he makes it look so easy and most everyone would foul out if they called a fair game.

[Ohio_Cane]

Papa Cane - 2014 RB Sony Michel, 5'11'' and 185 lbs, participated in an FSU camp this past weekend. He is 100% healthy. Speed/agility is back. #Cane

[UMike]

raize..check ur mail

[Ohio_Cane]

Papa Cane - Recruiting Update: 2014 DT Anthony Moten, 6'4'' and 265 lbs, has been offered by Miami. He attends St. Thomas Aquinas. Miami leads.

[Ohio_Cane]

Jon Bastian - CB Rashard Robinson named LSU, FSU, Oklahoma, OleMiss and Syracuse as his top 5. If Miami offers, he said they will have a chance.

[86Cane]

Its sad to watch the best player in the NBA get beat up because he makes it look so easy and most everyone would foul out if they called a fair game.

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 20, 2012 at 08:58 AM

Totally agree!

The refs did NOT call Durant for several (3) fouls that he committed against James simply because they wanted to keep him in the game NBA style. Instead they called them on another player who happened to be involved in the play or just "nearby".

[myndraize]

Who would object to Pat Riley using the amnesty rule on Mike Miller?

[CoCane]

Miamicane, quit exaggerating & Heat hating. There's only been 3 really bad calls in the series. 2 went the Heat's way & the other went OKC's way. Every Heat hater has cried about Lebron fouling Durant at the end of game 2 but Durant should've fouled out a couple minutes before that when he charged Battier. The only thing that ain't fair about the series is how LeBron is chastizing Durants boney azz. Durant needs to bulk up so he can quit relying on jumpers. Then he will get to the line more. POINT MUTHA F*CKIN BLANK

[86Cane]

Miami's Jim Kelly To Get National Award:

Kelly, who ranks tenth in Miami Hurricanes' history for career passing yardage (5,228) and ninth in total offense (5,352), was a first-round selection by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft. The 1992 University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame inductee would go on to lead the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances from 1991-1994. Kelly, whose #12 is the only one retired in Buffalo Bills' history, was enshrined in Canton during his first year of eligibility in 2002.

"Not only did I feel that I had a responsibility to give back to a community that I was fortunate enough to be a part of; but I also knew that I had an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others," Kelly said. "Although my playing days are over; my platform has greatly expanded and my commitment to community is stronger than ever."

The Jefferson Awards are bestowed in five categories: national recipients, "unsung heroes" at the community level, champion winners (affiliated with companies or organizations), schools, and, for the third time, professional athletes.

[Ohio_Cane]

Maybe it's just me, but the only thing I don't like about Heat fans right now, is they're celebrating already.

Yes, no team has ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals. That doesn't mean the Heat can coast now.

Don't think for 1 second the Thunder are gonna turn around and bend over in Game 5. It's gonna take a big effort from all involved to win again.

That said, I still expect the Heat to pull this one out at home on Thursday.

[UMike]

What I like is the Heat seem like a TEAM now..how else can not 1 heat player even score 30 yet beat a team who has a player scoring over 40 and another with 28...Lebron has been a scorer all playoffs, but was more a passer early in this game. I think the bad calls go both ways, if you hate the heat you see every blown call, if you the heat you see every blown call, just for different sides lol

[mi@mic@ne]

Posted by: CoCane | June 20, 2012 at 09:48 AM

Im not Heat hating... im complaining about James being treated unfairly...I grew up in Miami in the 70s- 2000...

James is getting pounded every time he gets in the paint. Lately if you watch him and wade they more and more are staring down the refs after there is an obvious foul.

[UMike]

miamicane...I actually think there have been more miss calls on Wade..imo..how was that Ibaka block play not a foul..they said he went straight up, idk, but tons n body contact

[5 ships ago]

I'm with Six about the baseball. It has suked the last 3 or 4 years watching us dog paddle our way to being mediocre for our standards. You get to play 40 games in the State of Florida, which is a great recruiting tool, not to mention a tremendous advantage. Yeah, we lose a few guys to the pros early but what big time team doesn't. Teaching fundamentals, especially fielding should be a prerequist for all Morris's players to attend all 3 sessions of your camp. I'm Glad the Gators got booted out & I hope the same goes for 0 for the world series for FSU. This baseball program is going down the crapper, like slow death. Both Florida & FSU have left us in the dust & this wasn't even a really good FSU team, most of their starters will be back. Florida on the other hand choked. I think Morris has lost his edge and if they don't want to can him this year, then if the same crap happens again next year, then it's adios time. Maybe it's time to get out of our comfort zone and start taking a trip out West again and playing some stiffer non-conference opponents, to help get us ready for the ACC. All I know, it sick of not being able to talk trash, instead have to keep eating this same old shyt sandwich, that's stale as hell!

[mi@mic@ne]

umike... the two guys who are physically exhausted at the end of these games are James and Wade. Both have nagging injuries. I wonder why?

[UMike]

Wade is obviously hurting, his lift is not there..another crazy thing..Miami is doing this to a bigger team..Anthony and Turiaf havent played in this series lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Papa Cane - Recruiting Update: I'm expecting a big turnout for the upcoming Al Golden Football Camp, including TE Kyle Chung, 6'4'' and 250 lbs.

[CaneRock]

Maybe it's just me, but the only thing I don't like about Heat fans right now, is they're celebrating already.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM

The same can be said about Boston fans, when they went up 3-2 on Miami. I think it's all in the eye of the beholder, as far as premature celebrating by fans goes. But you can't deny that Miami has the mental edge on OKC...

[Ohio_Cane]

CEO, "The eagle has landed"

Thank U VERY much!! This is awesome!

[j.w.]

The Heat haven't crumbled in the last quarter, that's basically the difference in this series. OK C just gets so tight and tentative in the last 5 minutes. On the officiating, I'm just not seeing what some of you are re: James getting fouled but getting no calls. I see him getting away with a lot because he is more aggressive than anyone on OKC- and that's not an indictment against James, it's just the way the game has always been called.

[2002nemo]

I'm with Six about the baseball. It has suked the last 3 or 4 years watching us dog paddle our way to being mediocre for our standards.
Posted by: 5 ships ago | June 20, 2012 at 10:34 AM

I CONCUR!

Unfortunately, there are THREE reasons why coach Morris will NOT be fired, and therefore our baseball team will continue sliding down the path toward mediocrity:
1. LOYALTY - His tenure with the U, and the record of PAST success, means a lot.
2. MONEY - It would be too costly to replace Coach Morris now. The athletic department budget is tight. The baseball program is no exception.
3. APATHY - No one really cares, if he stays or goes!

The apathy problem seems endemic in UM athletics these days. Why isn't there a stronger WILL TO WIN anymore? With regard to mens basketball, baseball and football, it's almost as if "U've been down so long, it looks like up (to the U)."

[CGNC]

LOL where is Willie Will to bring up the bad reffing?? LOL! There are things that get called and things that don't. In Game 3, Bosh had 4 straight plays blocked at the basket. 1, 2, 3, 4. With more than one OKC dude there. There was no replay on any of these but kind of funny how all of a sudden he is getting "blocked" 4 times straight. Both teams had fouls called and had their chances at the line.

[DallasTX Cane]

Its nothing more than the way of the NBA. The stars get calls. Larry & Magic got calls, MJ got fouled just about every time he touched the ball, & with Shaq it was ridiculous. At least Shaq was genuinely fouled a lot of the time, however he basically ran over guys every game and never got called for a charge. The stars get calls. Westbrook and Durant get calls now, but they're young and still earning it. Wait till next season, I bet you'll see those two get a lot more calls.

Every game has come down to the last 3 minutes. These teams are pretty much even, but the Heat has the experience and has played better in the last 3 minutes. The Thunder keeps finding a mistake to make at the end. Heat will win their championship this year. Thunder will be back tho.

[Ohio_Cane]

Thunder will be back tho.

Posted by: DallasTX Cane | June 20, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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For sure. Barring injuries, I can see these 2 teams playing each other in the Finals a good bit over the next few years.

[86Cane]

Armwood HS penalty info and update on other programs that have faced similar punishments and fines::

http://www2.tbo.com/sports/prep-sports/2012/jun/20/spsporto4-one-fine-mess-ar-418164/?referer=http://t.co/ZCBHiBRR&shorturl=http://tbo.ly/N6V439

[86Cane]

More Q&A on Armowood's FHSAA infractions and penalties:

http://www2.tbo.com/sports/prep-sports/2012/jun/20/3/namaino9-qampa-armwoods-penalties-explained-ar-418146/?referer=http://t.co/c4NKcujp&shorturl=http://tbo.ly/MeLYVl

[5 ships ago]

Pro basketball is like racing rigged. All you need to do is watch the last quarter in basketball and in racing the last 20 laps. Stars are always going to get the calls, especially at home. James Harden looks like he was paid to take a powder. The series is over and I can't wait. Is it me or does ESPN absolutely over-kill every big game that is played, pre-game or post-game?

[Six]

86 - I was thinking more about if a repeat of the other night was going to happen after the Heat/Thunder game when LeBron took off his sweaty head band .. tossed it to a lady in the crowd ...... and she then put it on her own head

Nasty

I didn't see that happen last night, so that's good

I don't have a dog in the fight, I'm a Magic fan (hurts to admit it). I like the more physical style of play of these Finals - it reminds me of when the NBA was really good/tough ... back in the days of the Detroit Bad Boys, The Knicks and Charles Oakley, watching Reggie Miller and the Pacers, the Celtics with Bird, of course #23 and the Bulls, even the Sonics with the Rain Man Shawn Kemp/The Glove Gary Payton, the Portland Trail Gangstas, 'Nique Wilkins and the Hawks, etc.

You go anywhere near the paint with some of those teams or try and go down the lane, you're getting punished

Seems like the NBA has turned into the And1 Tour to a full degree at times - and that sucks

It seems that LeBron is finally getting that killer instinct that has left him come playoff time in the past. He's finally realizing what it takes, like a light switch has come on

Westbrook is sick though. That kid is arguably the best PG at such a young age - and he even admitted that he doesn't "get it" yet, but once he figures it out, he's going to be scary

No disrespect to DRose, CP3, Deron Williams or Rondo - but Westbrook is catching up reallll fast

[Six]

86 - and yes, CGNC is wayy too smart and pretty

[CEO]

CEO, "The eagle has landed"

Thank U VERY much!! This is awesome!

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 20, 2012 at 11:50 AM

NICE! I tried to fit as much as I could into the box. Have fun with it and go decorate that Miami "man cave" of yours. LOL

[CEO]

Is it me or does ESPN absolutely over-kill every big game that is played, pre-game or post-game?

Posted by: 5 ships ago | June 20, 2012 at 01:58 PM

Of course they do. Most recently they have turned ESPN into the Tim Tebow channel, then it was the Jeremy Linn channel, now it is the Kevin Durant and Lebron James channel.

Overkill is their specialty!

[CEO]

86 - and yes, CGNC is wayy too smart and pretty

Posted by: Six | June 20, 2012 at 02:07 PM

;-)

[mi@mic@ne]

86 - I was thinking more about if a repeat of the other night was going to happen after the Heat/Thunder game when LeBron took off his sweaty head band .. tossed it to a lady in the crowd ...... and she then put it on her own head

Nasty
Posted by: Six | June 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM

ROLMAO

[Ohio_Cane]

Dwyane Wade, on what drives the Heat from this point, "We're excited about the possibility of doing things better."

THIS is what kind of attitude wins Championships. Love it!

[CaneRock]

Watching Derek Fishers "one thing at a time" pregame speech last night, there's no doubt that He'll be a HC one day.

[Ohio_Cane]

Manny - Oddsmakers at Bovada say #Canes are 75-1 shot to win BCS title (same as Kansas State); #UM has 4th best odds to win ACC

[CGNC]

86 - and yes, CGNC is wayy too smart and pretty

Posted by: Six | June 20, 2012 at 02:07 PM

;-)

Posted by: CEO | June 20, 2012 at 02:17 PM

LOL! You guys are crazy

[CGNC]

Posted by: Six | June 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM

Yes. He and Durant sound and look so young in the post game interviews. Westbrook had Urkle glasses on (sort of). Barring injuries, I can see them being good for a long time

DTC - as far as Shaq goes remember that he stunk it up at the free throw line - hence the "hack-a-shaq". Fouling him was a smart move sometimes

[tallycane]

Kolsen posted this on witter. Safe to say he is a keeper http://m.lockerz.com/s/218683737

[Ohio_Cane]

Papa Cane - 2013 CB Artie Burns, a top UM target, is breaking speed records. Ran the 6th fastest 110 meter hurdles ever at HS level http://ow.ly/bIryS

2013 CB Artie Burns: His athleticism is off the charts, but that has yet to fully translate to on-field production at the same level.

[Ohio_Cane]

^^^ 2013 CB Artie Burns: He is a phenomenal student athlete & recruited by everyone. I think he will explode at the college level.

[Ohio_Cane]

Vernon Hargreaves - On my way to the 305 !!!!! #MIA

[SlingBlade]

Who would object to Pat Riley using the amnesty rule on Mike Miller?

Posted by: myndraize | June 20, 2012 at 09:46 AM

funny you should ask that...this is the scenario i would love to see the heat do at the end of the season (after thursday)

amnesty mike miller saving 5.8 million next year...with that money sign steve nash who is a free agent this summer...he has made enough money throughout his career, and a ring is what he should want now...

now that you have a true pg, you dont need chalmers...package chalmers and bosh (21.54 million) and send them to orlando for dwight howard (19.26 million) he is in the last year of his contract and i believe this is the best deal orlando will receive...jameer nelson has an opt out clause on his contract for this summer and has stated that he is using it...so orlando will need a pg and a big man...

starting 5
steve nash
dwyane wade
lebron james
undonis haslem
dwight howard

[CGNC]

A reason D-Wade may not seem like himself

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57456824-504083/siohvaughn-funches-wade-ex-wife-of-nba-star-dwyane-wade-arrested-for-attempted-child-abduction-police-say/

[DallasTX Cane]

DTC - as far as Shaq goes remember that he stunk it up at the free throw line - hence the "hack-a-shaq". Fouling him was a smart move sometimes

Posted by: CGNC | June 20, 2012 at 03:46 PM

I remember well. I was trying to say that MJ and a lot of other stars got "star treatment" from refs by being given a lot of dubious calls. Shaq got actually fouled a ton. His star treatment came when he bulldozed players, but never got called for charging. Either way, the stars get calls in the NBA. It used to drive me nuts, but I've grown immune to it. Same with traveling, palming the ball, etc. The NBA is all about entertaining...playing basketball is something done in HS or college.

[CEO]

Duke Johnson > Sony Michel

[4-Real]

According 2 tos the # 5 all purpose back David Williams all but dropped UM claiming coaches stop contacting him. Williams is 1 of the top rb's in the entire country. Just reporting what I read so no need 2 shoot the messenger, U GOLDEN ROD MUNCHERS :)

[CoCane]

F*CK David Williams! Ray Lewis III & Alex Collins are already committed. 2 of the best RB's in the nation. You should put 3 question marks behind your name. Clueless

[4-Real]

Didn't I just say I'm reporting what I just read Bath Salt? :)

[LB]

We've gotten two backs in 2012, two more in 2013. Add in Clements, Crawford, and the non-scholarships... we're pretty full at tailback already.

[4-Real]

I don't know what the play is guys, I'm just repeating what I saw on another site. I flip over 2 tos 4 the free tidbits LIKE EVERYONE ELSE CLAIMING 2 B IN THE KNOW and I post what I see and thats it.

[UMike]

4-Real...it may very well be true..unfortunately kids can say whatever they want and coaches cant. IMO, if Golden and staff stopped talking to someone there is a good reason, especially if the kid is a target of ours...the kid might of have some character issues and we backed away, the kid sure isn't going to say that lol..jmo of course

[CoCane]

Yeah... Season your face. Its almost time for supper. Lol!

Who cares about David Williams when the 3rd version of Ray Lewis & the best RB in Broward county are in the chamber, locked & loaded. As for the messenger... READY... AIM... FIRE!!!

[CoCane]

CGNC got the tongues droppin again huh? Sorry fellas. Nice guys finish last, bad boyz are fun & CoCane is addictive. Lol

[4-Real]

I know when & where I'm not wanted Coke!!! :)

[myndraize]

Welcome to the U Alex Gall

[orange 'n green in the vein]

4-Real, any objections to this Alex Gall commit? (I have no idea about this guy as I'm more interested in seeing who's going to contribute from the last signing class before I worry about the next one or the one after that.)

[4-Real]

Just waiting 4 the season 2 start Ogv. That's when we REALLY get 2 evaluate the big time Evaluator. But 4 what its worth, the same people dogging me now tellin me 2 TRUST THE PROCESS are the same ones that was dogging me 2-3 years ago telling me 2 TRUST THE ONION!!! Lol! "In Shannon We Trust"!! " 4-Real, I think Shannon knows more about football than U do" !! Remember that ??

[orange 'n green in the vein]

4-Real, I'm one of those people that thinks Randy Shannon knows more about football than you, but yeah, I remember.

[Ohio_Cane]

Kevin Olsen: Hopin the rain holds off tomorrow so I get a chance to spin it at miami's camp !

[Jack]

Let go Heat!!

[4-Real]

The only difference between me & Shannon Ogv is that UM wouldn't have had 2 pay me 2 run the program in the ground.

[CEO]

7 ON 7 PRACTICE UPDATES FROM DA SKREETZ...

1. That boi Hurns lookin to be gettin that health on point makin some good grabs. My boi Clive is killin sh$# on them lob passes. Hes the only legit redzone ballah Miami has right now. Gotz to get that boi ballin for every play still.

2. I dont care what anyone tries sayin that boi EJ is a straight up ballah. Just get Deon on the field, I dont give a f where just get him out there. That boi Dallas was freakin boiz out. Love me some Dallas.

3. If only Al and Fisch could combine Morris and Williams then we talkin all american lol.

4. The most impressive rook that got here goes to that boi Malcolm Lewis. That boi causin fits on the DBs. Raw on that route runnin but that boi makes plays. Miami really really needs that cause they slippin bad at WR.

5. Dont read this part if you get nervous bout that Miami reality lol. Miami has a double figure win D BUT a 4 win offense and im bein nice sayin that so peoples dont go jumpin ship. Fisch goin to need to push these rooks and 2nd year ballahs hard as f durin these practices cause it aint lookin good YET.

[j.w.]

So, I get back form my lesson (CGNC- posting with no stirrups again! My legs are burning but damn that was fun. :))and hear that we have a consensus amongs commissioners for a 4-team playoff and a possible OL commit from Ohio? Strange days indeed. Glad to hear about the commit if true and he's good (Ohio, any insight? I'll try to find the name again). But I'm probably one of 10 people in the country who isn't crazy about a playoff. I used to love Jan. 1 back before the BCS, nothing more exciting and interesting than watching 3-4 bowl games that really mattered on the same day and different channels. And don't get me started on how every game used to matter (at least until last year). Life goes on, just not as much fun.

[j.w.]

Ohio- Alex Gall from Moeller H.S. I don't follow high school football all that much, but I do know Moeller is and has been well-respected for decades. Hope he's a good one.

[j.w.]

4 win offense? Ouch! Truth sucks when it slaps you across the face like that. I'd held out hope that the OL could make up for the fact that our skill positions weren't experienced or as good as we could hope for.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"3. If only Al and Fisch could combine Morris and Williams then we talkin all american lol.

5. Dont read this part if you get nervous bout that Miami reality lol. Miami has a double figure win D BUT a 4 win offense and im bein nice sayin that so peoples dont go jumpin ship. Fisch goin to need to push these rooks and 2nd year ballahs hard as f durin these practices cause it aint lookin good YET.

Posted by: CEO | June 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM"

If #3 continues over the summer, Morris won't see the field barring injury to Williams because #5 tells me the entire playbook is going to have to be thrown in to get any decent match-up to exploit.

If the season is going to come down to the coordinator that got nuked by Bethune last year making the right play call every time, 2012 is going to be a long year to get to the end of. But hey, at least the linemen will throw their hands up on 3rd and long to deflect a pass instead of trying to tackle the QB in an obvious passing situation since they're probably not going to get there in time for the sack according to the coaching staff.

[Ohio_Cane]

Jw - He's not local to me. Moeller is Cincy, which is about 5 hours from me.

I do know this kid is very good tho. He'll be a guard in college. 6'5, 295, with room to grow.

[CaneRock]

Looking at this Gall commitment, I wonder if some of the staff attended that Ohio-Pennsylvania HS game this past weekend. I heard one of the announcers say, that 3 of the Pennsylvania guys committed to Temple, so I wouldn't be surprised if we get any more guys from that area...

[Willie Will in Nashville]

LOL where is Willie Will to bring up the bad reffing?? LOL!

Posted by: CGNC | June 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Da Man Right Chea!! (Somebody said u wuz lookin for me) Here I go!!(Mystikal voice) Lol

People on here are killin me, tellin me to stop complaining about the refs but they r still cryin about terry porter's call that cost us a ship. I'm really not surprised about the officiating bcuz this aint the first time that the nba has given the heat a ship. And I take back what I said about this being the most cheating i've seen because last time was worst. How is it that dallas whooped yall by 20pts the first three games of the series that year and then all of a sudden they couldn't win another game???? Sounds fishy to me. And don't get me started on pat "the snake" riley

Heat fans r SUPER DELUSIONAL!!! Take off those heat color glasses so u can see the reality!! What was yall sayin about the heat when they wuz down to boston, but now all of a sudden yall r a championship team wit a championship attitude??? The nba wants crybaby lebron to win one. And people on here r actually sayin that lebron takes a beating and doesn't get any calls?? lebron gets every call plus he gets continuation shots from half court and he walks almost every time he gets the ball. Please pass me dat california kush dat yall smokin on. what type of professional players get together during the off season and make promises to play wit each other to win a championship, thats sooooo LAME. the great players NEVER did that, Jordan said he loved Magic but he didn't wanna play wit him he wanted to beat him. the heat r tryna buy a championship the wrong way and thats y people don't respect them or lebron

P.S. and yall r winnin on luck still, how in the hell is battier shooting like dat and the rest of yall role players??? this was battier's worst shooting season of his career and now all of a sudden he's butter, get da hell outa here!

[hassan]

Skreetz what is the hold up on O?

I think our trigger man is the main thing. Our o line should be avg to good. And out skill players will step up

[TheWhat]

News about the offense is concerning. Average qb means average season. And let's be honest if Morris hasn't gotten there yet he most likely never will. Qb is the one position where you either got it or you don't there is no way to compensate. It's why journeyman qbs in the nfl rarely find success. My hopes are now on Olsen or Crowe or Dewey to be the future.

Might have to adjust my expectations to one or two less wins down to 6-6 :-( hopefully that changes though as the season nears.

[TheWhat]

Willie will - as a longtime heat fan I can say yes the heat may be getting the calls. The biggest reason is that they are playing in Miami. The nba is notorious for favoring the home team. If OKC wins tomorrow you will see a completely different game in terms of officiating. And I agree the officiating in Miami's first championship run was highly questionable just like the officiating in that lakers vs Sacramento game 7.
Nba officiating in my opinion is the worst in all pro sports.

OKC just has to overcome it just like Miami will have to if the series goes back to OKC.

[j.w.]

Thanks, Ohio, apprecaite the info.
Officiating in basketball is the worst of all major sports (not counting boxing as a major sport any more, although the real problem with that is the scoring). Having said that, they have been fairly consistent in giving the call to whomever is the aggressive player. Last year, the Mavs were that team, this year the Heat is. Right or wrong, whenever you see one guy attacking and another shooting a jump shot or playing on his heels on defense, the aggressor gets the call 95% of the time.

[CEO]

Skreetz what is the hold up on O?

I think our trigger man is the main thing. Our o line should be avg to good. And out skill players will step up

Posted by: hassan | June 21, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Hassan...U are 100% correct on it being on the QB. I could tell U and others here what Da Skreetz said but trust me when I say: "U can't handle the truth".

[CEO]

SKRRETZ WALKING WITH DA SPACERS:

1. IN RESPONSE TO 4-REAL: So every 5 * should be ballin at Miami huh, what the f is Al doin down here lol. Have that foolie type up all his ballahs Al HAS to get and hit him with that email. Al will change his recruitin methods and get right on that list.

2. TO OHIOCANE: The new OL verbal is all Art. He wanted to have him and looks like he gotz him. This the 2nd OL Art went after hard to get him to Miami since he came back home. Da&@ straight I cant help out cause he aint from there. Oh yah, you gotz that 1 pimp chillin in Ohio right? Give up some 411 on the ballah and ask boi to make it detailed lol.

[CEO]

WURD UP!

1. Funky azz reader of the Space sayz some are in panic flow bout the O. Still a wayz to go goons before the bright lights come on. Hang tight goons lol. Miami will need some points from its D and return game so the O wont be asked to do sh$# it aint ready for YET.

2. If Al dont get at least 8 wins out this team then the fire will be straight on his azz and it will be deserved. He knows what he has and I sure the f know what Miami has. At least 8 wins, end of story.

3. This boi was hit with comments by that goon OGV questionin Als coachin lol. If Al dont get at least 8 then its full on with OGV and Al. Its on Al with gameday coachin and beleivin in his gameplan durin the week, gotz to beleive in his ballahs. Everything else, Al has far exceeded expectations.

4. Well all except recruitin those 5* ballahs a few(ok 1)think Al must get. How did Al not get A. Cooper and let him $$$lide to $$$aban im f n pizzed lol

[LB]

"5. Dont read this part if you get nervous bout that Miami reality lol. Miami has a double figure win D BUT a 4 win offense and im bein nice sayin that so peoples dont go jumpin ship. Fisch goin to need to push these rooks and 2nd year ballahs hard as f durin these practices cause it aint lookin good YET."

I'm really surprised the defense is that good. The offense doesn't shock me at all. After losing statistically the 2nd most profilic quarterback, the top two receivers, the starting tailback, and two starting offensive linemen... I'd say there are issues to be solved.

"3. If only Al and Fisch could combine Morris and Williams then we talkin all american lol."

Accuracy takes precedent. Especially with a lack of playmaking at receiver.

Looking at the schedule, it actually is a descent setup despite its strength. We really don't face dangerous offenses until Georgia Tech (where D'Onofrio is usually successful). Collin Klein is the exception. Kansas State is a very good team, and I expect them to beat us.

10/6 - 11/1 is awful looking. Thankfully four of those games are at home. Bad news for Miami: "those people" were ranked 4th in scoring defense, and VT 7th. Not a good sign when replacing a QB. Since we don't have the luxury of playing Wal-Mart Technical Institute Junior State A&M Community College & Hee Haw Southwestern in consecutive weeks like those idiots in garnet and gold... going 2-2 in that stretch would be a blessing.

If the offense can come around by October, I think we'll all be pleased by the results because the end of the year is downright beautiful in comparison: UVA, USF, and Duke (not our Duke, you know... the basketball people). If not, we'll probably be staring at consecutive 6 win seasons.

[Ohio_Cane]

Oh yah, you gotz that 1 pimp chillin in Ohio right? Give up some 411 on the ballah and ask boi to make it detailed lol.

Posted by: CEO | June 21, 2012 at 08:28 AM
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I said this to JW, but he's in Cincinnati. I'm all the way on the East side of Ohio. VERY far from me and I don't get paid enough to travel to check out HS kids lol.

He's about 4 hours West of where I am, and they don't travel to this area, since there's not any "big" schools to compete against. Closest they'd come is probably Cleveland area which is about 2.5 hours North of me up by Lake Erie.

This is as detailed as it gets:

He's 6'5, 295 and CORN-FED, so he's got plenty of room to grow if they want him to get up around 325-335 or so it wouldn't be a problem. Can see him playing at 300-305 by the end of his senior year.

He plays RT 95% of the time right now, and STEAMROLLS DE's and DT's. It's amazing how many times his man ends up on the ground. Got great feet too against end rushers.

He'll be a Guard in college I think, so I dunno if they'll actually want him that big, or keep him around 310 or so and a little more mobile to pull and lead block. He's got skills tho.

[Ohio_Cane]

^^^^^^

Here's a small highlight film if U care to watch on Gall:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmAT7S4OMEo

[CEO]

Ohio...good report. I've got a new feature on Gall coming out later today. Stuck at home recuperating with nothing to do but blog. Really sucks. LOL

[The What]

When it comes to the canes I'm a panicker lol. I just want the wins to start rolling in. Why isn't it august yet?

Heat in a blow out today. By 15. Miami will have a big lead most of the game, okc will cut it back some but Miami will build their lead again and put away a despondent okc team with 5 minutes to go in the game.

[Ohio_Cane]

Heat in a blow out today. By 15. Miami will have a big lead most of the game, okc will cut it back some but Miami will build their lead again and put away a despondent okc team with 5 minutes to go in the game.

Posted by: The What | June 21, 2012 at 09:48 AM
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I hope this is right.

History says the Heat will lose tonight. Only 5 teams in history have lost Game 1 and came back to win it all in Game 5. Most recent was the 2001 Lakers with Shaq.

[Ohio_Cane]

Coach Rickard with Immokalee - "Wow 2 hours into UM camp and athletes still arriving."

[Ohio_Cane]

CaneInsight - Canes commit Standish Dobard (TE) is out here at camp

[LB]

That's a big boy, Ohio. I'm up in Cincy pretty much every other month... I might have to check him out.

It's funny, though. I'm somewhat closer to Cincy that you are and you're in the same state. The state is deceptively wide.

[Ohio_Cane]

It's funny, though. I'm somewhat closer to Cincy that you are and you're in the same state. The state is deceptively wide.

Posted by: LB | June 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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Yep. 220 miles long, and 220 miles wide.

[Ohio_Cane]

Joe Garcia - Sure does seem like the Canes are primed to go on a little run of commits here soon. Lots of guys seem ready to pull the trigger.

[Ohio_Cane]

Joe Garcia - So the Alexander Brothers decided to camp at Miami after all. That's pretty big news.

[herbieibis]

I see 4-real is back giving us something to talk about. I like that. The reality of the u's situation is this:
1.We have average QB's. Can Jedd get them to play above their capabilities, ?
2.The Skreetz, early on was hypen D'Mari Jones, about his skills and now our WR's are in trouble. When you recruit average you get average. We got, what 10 WR's all told, and we as fans are left scratching our heads at who will step up, that's sad that we have to think that way but it's true. You can partly blame our QB situation for the WR's not being all-American types. When the QB situation gets better our WR's will definetly play better but until then it will be a rollercoaster ride.
3.Not sold on our defense, especially the Line, Aside from Chick, who on that line has done squat, consistently. Well there's the word potential but when's the last time that one us any games. When's the last time we had an all-conference DT?
4.Look, I'm all for getting diamonds in the rough, you need them for depth and hopefully they will be able to step into a starting spot by year 3 but you need to hit homeruns in recruiting in getting play makers. Our track record with *5 is less than desirable the last 7 or 8 years. What ever combination coaching, lazy etc. they just haven't done anything on a consistent basis. Why we have so much trouble with those 5 stars I don't know but I know this, we are snake bitten or cursed. Sean T H. & Armstrong still have a chance to redeem themselves. We all love it and get excited when *5 star players have us as their top 5 and I'm sure we go nuts and say hell yes when we get one. Va. Tech gets boat loads of 3 stars & win 10 games annually but they will never win a ship. You have to have some IT players on both sides of the ball. Most of all you have to have a QB that's smart, knows the offense, can read Dees and can think quick on his feet and get the ball to the hot receiver. We haven't had IT @ QB in years.
5. Golden has beefed up the troops, through diet & weight training. He has recruited descent, I'll give him a B- and that could jump with player production on the field.
Our defense needs an injection of more talent and on Offense the same can be said for the QB & WR positions. I believe 60% of the pieces are on campus, hopefully the rest lies in the next recruiting class.

[CGNC]

Willie Will - no offense but you are obviously a Heat hater so nothing they do will please you. What is the difference whether you build a team from free agency or through the draft? Management still builds a team to win. I have seen nothing but class from Lebron these playoffs and he is playing out of his mind.