This Wednesday Miami Hurricane head coach Al Golden will hold a special teams camp for kickers and punters on the beautiful campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables.
While special teams in general, and kickers and punters especially, do not get the four or five star hype from recruiting sites that other more sexy positions get, they are as equally important to a team's success as any other position on the field.
Whenever I think of special teams and kickers in particular for some strange reason I always think of Miami rival FSU. If Bobby Bowden had a reliable kicker during his glory years at FSU who knows how many more games and maybe even National Championships he might have won.
Can U say "Wide Right"? Yeah, I thought so!
At Golden's kicking camp on Wednesday there will be one very special player that we will be watching very closely and rooting for. In fact we hope that Miami will offer him a scholarship based on his performance at the event.
That player is class of 2014 kicker/punter Christian Periera from Timber Creek High School in Orlando. We had the very fortunate opportunity to meet Chris and his father at the UM Spring Game at Sun Life Stadium back in April. They stopped and chatted with us for a little while at the #CanesFam tailgate party in the parking lot at Sun Life Stadium.
If you remember recent UM kicker/punter Matt Bosher then you have a pretty good idea of the type of player that Chris is. Like Bosher, he also is a kicker and punter and loves to tackle on special teams.
Chris recently told Canesinsider.com that: "Miami has been my dream school since day one. I have been going to their games since I was six years old. I have been a die-hard Miami fan."
With a long field goal of 47 yards and a 90% FG attempts made rating, Pereira is already rated as one of the top kickers in the Country. He also averaged 45.8 yards per punt last year and knocked 5 of his 25 punts out inside the opponents 20 yard line.
Bosher was such a vicious tackler and head hunter on special teams that many fans jokingly begged then Head Coach Randy Shannon to play Bosher at middle linebacker. It never happened but it certainly would have been fun to watch!
Many scouts believe that Chris Periera is that type of player. At 6-2 and 197 pounds Chris is an imposing player who breaks the mold or stereotype of the typical skinny, weak place kicker.
As one of the top ranked kickers in the Nation Chris does not lack for confidence. When we talked to him at the Spring Game he was pretty bold and certain that he was the best high school kicker in Florida and possibly even better than any other kicker or punter currently on the UM roster.
We tend to really like kickers with confidence like Danny Miller, Carlos Huerta, Jeff Feagles, Greg Cox and Matt Bosher. To us at least it appeared that Chris is that type of player.
me likey!
Posted by: 8th Man in the Box | June 16, 2012 at 11:40 PM
So freaking close!
Posted by: j.w. | June 16, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Can U say "Wide Right"?
Hell Yeah 1, 2, and 3!!!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: IraqiCane | June 17, 2012 at 01:00 AM
CGNC - you picked 7 games for the NBA Finals b/c you are very very smart woman ..
that goes without saying, but I did anyway
86 - I'll save you the price for postage b/c you've done a tremendous amount already. Let me know next time you're in the area and we'll go get some good food on my dime .. bring the shirt, ha
Posted by: Six | June 17, 2012 at 02:42 AM
Heat in 5!
Six...I got U. July 11 I am in Tampa and July 12 St. Pete. We will hook up then.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 17, 2012 at 09:06 AM
The big boys are whuppin us in recruiting. This will never end.
Posted by: UCaneDoit | June 17, 2012 at 10:14 AM
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL!!!
Good Article on an ex cane Coach:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--father’s-day-is-bittersweet-for-ole-miss-assistant-dan-werner--a-single-dad-molded-by-football-and-tragedy.html
Posted by: TJL | June 17, 2012 at 10:17 AM
How about Todd Sievers?
Posted by: BEERicane | June 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Whether you have kids or not, HAPPY FATHERS DAY! AFAIC, you have to be a man before you can be a father, and I'm sure all of ya'll have impacted a young person's life along the way. 1
Posted by: CaneRock | June 17, 2012 at 10:54 AM
The big boys are whuppin us in recruiting. This will never end.
Posted by: UCaneDoit | June 17, 2012 at 10:14 AM
How exactly? Because Clemson picked up a big name as did FSU? We have picked up big names to. FSU is LOADED with 3-stars, if that was us a lot of people would criticize it lol...Golden knows who he wants and after he closed last year I trust in him and the staff..if we lose out on Thomas, Grace and Cunningham I might be a little worried..but i say we get 2 out of 3 if not ALL 3..imo
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 02:17 PM
"The big boys are whuppin us in recruiting. This will never end."
I'd be inclined to agree with you if not for a few vital points:
1. UM's 2011 & 2012 hauls.
2. Golden's tenure and development at Temple.
3. The size of the 2013 class is significantly smaller.
4. The key to the 2013 class is still on board (Olsen).
5. Kearse's positions. We just signed a bunch of them, and that's not including Jean-Louis.
6. Golden can have any player in Florida he wants. If he doesn't take them, it's for an excellent reason.
7. See previous cases of UM decommits from 2009-2012.
Posted by: LB | June 17, 2012 at 02:43 PM
LB..I agree..also some of the "big boys" are getting guys we have no shot at..Bama has a great class, but most of those kids are from north GA or Alabama....for the most part we are keeping the kids from Florida we want
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 03:02 PM
From the looks of things UMike we ain't gotta shot at nobody lol. Lb, I know this year's class is gonna b small but can we at least get 10 kids?
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 04:19 PM
4-Real...we have a great shot at all the kids we WANT...when the #2 player in the country happens to live in Alabama, chances are Miami will not get him...when a top player happens to live in south florida (see tracy howard) Golden has proven he can close and get the kid..so I am fine with whoever we "miss" on
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 04:22 PM
We still waiting on that camp db MVP's commitment? Bad when a kid with no major offers prior 2 Miami's tell u he will get back 2 u on his decision lol
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 04:31 PM
4-Real..I get what your saying..BUT..this also just hearsay...and I would rather offer a kid we have seen up close and personal over a couple days ALONG with game film then offer a 4-star kid just because Rivals says he is good
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 04:37 PM
# 4 de Elijah Daniels just committed 2...do I have 2 say it? Lol
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 04:44 PM
OKC in 6....Guaranteed..Miami is NOT winning a ring..
RCCF12%seeRED4NBA/OKC is Good too lol..
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | June 17, 2012 at 04:48 PM
4-Real...why even bother being a fan? U are so NEGATIVE from the time U wake up til the time U go to sleep that you make yourself MISERABLE about every little thing.
If U want to embrace and enjoy your misery that's fine but STOP trying to make the rest of us miserable too and just worry about the upcoming season because WINNING is the only thing that cures EVERYTHING!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 17, 2012 at 05:26 PM
RCCF...OKC will NOT win another game in this series. That's right: "I said it!"
Posted by: 86Cane | June 17, 2012 at 05:26 PM
"From the looks of things UMike we ain't gotta shot at nobody lol. Lb, I know this year's class is gonna b small but can we at least get 10 kids?"
NSD is a long, long way away. Further, the camps are yet to complete.
Posted by: LB | June 17, 2012 at 05:36 PM
CEO/86 Great Maker of the Site we all Love....
Sir the Heat will not win the ring....
They just dont have IT..OKC in 6 Trust
RCCF12%(BULLS fan fyi)OKC Respector..
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | June 17, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Y cant our guys just go out & recruit like everyone else? Y must our method be so scientific? U wanna talk about building a program from the ground up!!?? Check out that dude up in Ann Arbor!! What u call misery I call REALITY.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 05:50 PM
4-Real, U are the biggest pessimist I've talked to about the Canes. Do what U do, but I'll never understand it.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 17, 2012 at 05:57 PM
4-Real..im not sure what your even talking about. How do you know how other schools recruit? lol...just because some kids commit to other schools, that don't mean anything. We going to have a small class this year..chances are we cant get 150 of the Rivals top 150 lol..besides..we havent even started playing yet..and the big names guys WE SEEM to want are still out there, so I dont think we "lost" anyone..who cares about Elijah Daniels lol..i dont think we recruit Indiana lol
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 06:02 PM
I'm just commenting on the present, cuz that's all I can do. U guys can 4c the future, I can't.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 06:18 PM
lol 4-Real...all im saying is, I dont think we are missing out on anyone, that our staff is doing their job..imo
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 06:21 PM
4-Real,
I think u want the canes to have a recruiting class full of 4 & 5* players from all over the country. Smh. Thats never been the formula for championships at da "U". Its always been about decisively selecting players from the most talented urban area in the country, SOUTH FLORIDA. Are 2 & 3* are better than thier 4 & 5*. Trust me. Throw in a few from other parts of FL & no more than a hand full from out of state. The key is knowing which one is a baller or bust. THATS WHAT THE F*CKING CAMPS ARE FOR. Tighten up dawg...
Posted by: CoCane | June 17, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Weren't Willie Williams, Kyle Wright and Author Brown #1 or at least top 3 overall players? How did that work out? Going to freakin Kansas lol
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Blue Collar North America (cough Romberg) guys + Urban State of Miami hard working types = championships.
Not interested in stars.
Posted by: Felipe | June 17, 2012 at 07:30 PM
Once miami beats these okies tonight they are too young and they will fold like a cheap suit.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 17, 2012 at 07:31 PM
daddy James gonna teach them lessons about growin up.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 17, 2012 at 07:34 PM
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Yes, by at least one service or another they were ranked as the top prospect. You can add Henderson in there as well to that list but he's not been a bust by any stretch of the imagination to this point in his career. Another good year by Brown would make him a regular KSU prototype under Snyder, burn two years somewhere else then red-shirt or play for your two year without it and make a name for yourself.
4-real couldn't wait to worry about recruiting until after the season was over anyway, you expect him not to get worked up way too soon about the next class to be without taking the problems facing the football team in the proper order of operations? Then I say you don't know the real 4-real, for real!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | June 17, 2012 at 07:51 PM
UMike, u named 3 guys that bombed @ UM lol. Whadda bout Julio Jones, A.J Green, J. Clowney, Patrick Johnson, etc. By no means am I saying things won't get better. Just sayin as a TRUE DIEHARD CANES FAN I want it sooner than later. I know it's gonna take time, just hope it doesn't take 2 long. If Golden is half the coach u guys claim he is then he should b able 2 turn this thing around like Hoke, Saban, Sweeney etc.. P.s. Danny Dillard is gonna ball out, just watch. Malcolm Lewis & Lockhart gonna hold down wr corps, Lewis especially. 1 thing I will say is that I have full confidence in the incoming YOUNG GUNS.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 08:03 PM
As long as the canes handle there business this year the recruits will fall in line.Other than the obivous hometown boys the big fish will come out of state,my guess is Tim Williams or/and Trey Johnson long shots yes,but so was Tracy Howard and they are recieving much attention from AG and staff,if nothing else the man can recruit.
Posted by: myndraize | June 17, 2012 at 08:06 PM
What's with all the greasy talk about the heat losing the finals?OKC is a very good team,but so are the heat with a better defensive team and combine that with losing last year;redemption and determination alone will be enough to fight off the young guns. BRON BRON ain't havin it!
Posted by: myndraize | June 17, 2012 at 08:14 PM
Here is a question/scenario. If nick Saban got Miami's 2008 class and randy Shannon got Alabamas 2008 class would Miami have won 2 national championships like alabama did and would alabama have failed miserably like miami did. Point is you give Miamis previous coaching staff Alabamas 2008 class and they would have had the same exact record Miami ended up with. It's about getting players that fit your system and how you develop them.
Nick Saban has turned down 5 star studs cause they didn't fit his system. Jimbo fisher never met a 5 star he didn't like. See the difference.
Posted by: The What | June 17, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Saban ain't never turned down a 5 star nor has he ever told a high school all-American he has to come 2 one of his camps to get an offer. O.k. heres the deal... From this day 4ward can we all agree that this is Al Golden's team 4 sho? Cuz come this season when we lose ( God forbid ) don't go blaming Shannon like u did all last year. When Miami won, it was great coaching on Golden's behalf. When we lost it was becuz of Shannon's lousy ass players. In other words, no more excuses. This is officially Golden' ship, agreed????
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 08:37 PM
Just what I thought....
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 08:53 PM
4-Real..outside of Patrick Peterson (whos recruitment may still be under investigation..the rest of those guys were long shots. Clowney stayed home as did others...Miami has never had good experiences when getting top players from out of state..imo
Posted by: UMike | June 17, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Rodney King dead at age 47 :(
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Ya, Golden has basically sucked at recruiting so far in what will be his "2nd" year here ... not exactly 2 years worth of being at Miami, but whatever
T.Howard, Duke Johnson, Deon Bush, Ereck Flowers, Jelani Hamilton, Gionni Paul, Jalen Grimble, Malcolm Lewis, Tyriq McCord, Chick, Dallas Crawford, Finnie, Gionni Paul, Rayshawn Jenkins, etc. who the hell would want those guys
Not to mention these jabronis that verballed - Standish Dobard right from the heart of LSU country. Kevin Olsen.
It's JUNE and people are complaining about who the Canes will get and won't get already? about why can't they just do like other schools?
JUNE.
J.U.N.E.
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I'm going to tell you what month it currently is ...... it rhymes with JUNE
Posted by: Six | June 17, 2012 at 09:49 PM
Clowney told me he never even was contacted by anyone from Miami while Shannon was there
You want some recruiting stories about what went on while Shannon was there?
Think I have already talked about that before, coming from a former recruiting assistant that worked under Butch Davis, Lane Kiffin and Shannon for a minute
He is now the Director of Player Personnel at Purdue
Posted by: Six | June 17, 2012 at 09:57 PM
What has Finnie done so far? Grimble? Paul? Crawford? Duke was coming 2 UM regardless. So was Chick. As was Jelani. Duke worked on both Howard & Bush. Chick worked on McCord. Howard said outta his own mouth that he wouldn't even return the coaches phone calls until Duke & Malcolm got in his ear. Just like Denzel was coming anyway due 2 his friendship with Vilma. Yeah u right six, its just June yet everyone else has nearly 20 commits so far.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 10:02 PM
I never said anything about Clowney coming to UM. My point was that most of the 4 & 5 star kids that commit elsewhere besides UM lately has gone on 2 have promising careers.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Who is thus 4 real guy?
Posted by: diesel9 | June 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM
If Golden doesn't care about stars then explain 2 me why he invited every 4 & 5 star in the country 4 an official visit 2-3 weeks b4 signing day this past February lol.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Who is thus diesel9 guy?
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6403943
Nick sabans coaching philosophy. I may have misspoken about not offering a five star player (as I have no example) but this article is pretty clear that saban will not offer a five or four star just because they are a five star or four star. I've read in another article where saban didnt offer a stud cause he didn't fit the system unfortunately I can't find it right now.
Besides aren't Recruits automatically deducted a star for commuting to Miami lol.
Also FSU, Clemson, etc are all dipping in their pockets to get these recruits. Miami can't afford to do that and I don't think golden would anyway.
Miami is currently recruiting with one hand tied behind its back. It has been irrelevant for years, it has NCAA sanctions coming, Etc. If you ask me, the job golden has done is nothing short of miraculous.
As someone else above said it's June so who cares.Lol.
Posted by: The What | June 17, 2012 at 10:31 PM
If the heat win this game I think they will lock up the title in 6.
Posted by: The What | June 17, 2012 at 10:34 PM
4-Real,
I guess I will add my 2 cents here.
Yeah, it would be great to have all 5 star stud recruits from all over the country like Alabama seems to get.
However, we're not winning like Bama right now, and face it... lots of these high school kids are "bandwagoners" and just want to hop on the "Championship train." Not to mention the "probable" signing bonuses they will receive.
So, bottom line... we get the student athletes that WE CAN the RIGHT WAY, (Al Golden's way... ), and TRUST that he will find the best available kids to build his program.
It's Golden's show now, and we've got to believe his process is better than what we've had for the past 8 years or so...
You gotta BELIEVE! It's all about the U!
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 17, 2012 at 10:37 PM
I feel ya Roach.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Cool.
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 17, 2012 at 10:44 PM
What do all those kids you just mentioned have in common
Finnie - Soph
Grimble - RSFrosh
GPaul - you're really asking what he's done? Did you not watch last year at all when he was a true Frosh
Guess who was 2nd on the team in unassisted tackles and total tackles? That kid Gionni Paul that you asked what did he do
I know there are some Frosh that go in and blow up at their school - someone like a Marcus Lattimore ... but I didn't realize that all Frosh did that
Man, I remember how much Ed Reed blew up his Frosh year at Miami .. oh wait, he was on the scout team his Frosh year
Damnnn, remember how when Andre Johnson was off the chain his Frosh year? ...... oh wait, he was redshirted .. then the next year, he exploded onto the scene with 3 receptions for 57 yards
Damn. Give the kids some freaking time. Not only the kids, but the coaching staff as well a true year to play with
It'd probably be even worse if these players were all barely 3 stars, you'd be complaining even more
I'm glad you knew that Chick was working on McCord for a fact. You talk to both Chick and Tyriq on the personal level? You rolled out to Jefferson High School and talked with him? Funny, b/c I remember posting a War & Peace type entry right after the FHSAA Plant/Miramar game that Kehoe told me after the in-home that they just did with McCord, that he was the Canes to lose .... this is when EVERYONE, paysites and all, said that he was all about South Carolina and Miami had no chance ... but 86 had to take it down b/c it was dumb on my part to give out that info, when it is against the rules for coaches to speak of recruits
I guess that's correct about T.Howard. I wonder what he's going to do then during his time at Miami, if he only really listens to other players and doesn't have the ear of the coaches
Wait, I believe I remember even in the "U Documentary" that some guys like Alonzo Highsmith, Mel Bratton and others all talked to each other and decided to stay home and play at Miami. Without that happening, then Godfather Schnelly wouldn't have landed any of those players and Miami wouldn't be Miami
Na, na, you're the one that's completely correct 4-Real. You know it all about what Golden & his coaches are doing, all about recruiting, what it takes, what goes on behind the scenes, etc.
At this moment - USC has 9 verbals. Ohio State has 11. Oklahoma has 10. Clemson has 9. Nebraska has 11. Wisconsin has 8. Oklahoma State has 9. Michigan State has 6. Oregon has 3.
Oregon. 3.
I wonder if they're all in meltdown mode as well ... in JUNE
Posted by: Six | June 17, 2012 at 10:48 PM
THE HEAT WIN THE HEAT WIN!!!!!!!
Posted by: The What | June 17, 2012 at 10:50 PM
THE HEAT RULE BABY!!!!!
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 17, 2012 at 10:51 PM
U know what all of those schools have in common six? They would beat the hell outta us right now, except Ohio St maybe.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 17, 2012 at 11:12 PM
mi@mic@ne, I'm surprisingly impressed, or maybe I shouldn't be shocked, but very happy there was no diatribe about the Heat getting screwed even when they won. We'll just have to wait for game 4.
Posted by: HawaiiCane | June 17, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Once miami beats these okies tonight they are too young and they will fold like a cheap suit.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 17, 2012 at 07:31 PM
There IT is right there.
Told U, Heat in 5!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 17, 2012 at 11:37 PM
4-Real...Your lame story is getting very tired around here. Maybe U should get a FSU shirt to wear to bed and a Roll Tide sticker for your car and maybe you'll feel better in the AM?
GO BIG BLUE!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 17, 2012 at 11:40 PM
Ironically, I was born in Detroit Michigan and now live in Alabama ( unfortunately ) and I do like FSU when they ain't playing Miami.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 18, 2012 at 12:04 AM
4-Real - I agree, Canes right now probably wouldn't fare well against them
Right now .. mainly b/c of the influx of youth the Canes have. You saw what the coaching staff had to deal with last year
Mike Williams and Brandon McGee were the starting DBs. You gotta be kidding me
A Frosh DE in Chick had a better motor than any upperclassman on that DL. Gionni Paul was right there with Spence when it came to tackles - and I love Spence, but Paul might leave Miami with a better resume
I'll take these new baby Canes over what I saw the past 4 years
New blood being infused along with new attitude and different type of player
You gotta agree with that, even if it's only at least the from the physical standpoint b/c the weight room numbers don't lie. The kids are getting bigger, stronger
The good thing is, the old way is getting flushed out, so the new kids coming in only know one way so far
With the sky is falling type mentality a lot of Canes fans had when the Yahoo article first came out, up until now when they're a little less scared about it - but not by much - it's surprising Golden can pull any recruit ... but he is and will
Canes pulled in what, 33 or something kids this past year at the height of the Yahoo Shapiro scare?
Pfft. Don't think anyone should be worried now, if Golden pulled that off, then
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2012 at 12:15 AM
4-give me Space. Just venting. It's been a long time coming. Being a Canes fan living in Alabama ain't easy, trust me, especially since these bastards started winning again. I want 2 b able 2 throw something in bama fans faces other than graduation rates lol.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 18, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Well stated. Six.
And Happy Father's Day to all the dads here. Hope we all had a great day.
Posted by: j.w. | June 18, 2012 at 12:41 AM
There's a lot to yell about at UM, 4-Real. But recruiting isn't be one of them. The topic has played itself hard. Understandably we're bored as can be until the opener.
We've got the tail of the NCAA investigation, no bowl victories since the shave of a win in 2006, two QB's with significant weaknesses, no tight end threat since 2009, and a fairly daunting 2013 schedule.
Recruiting should be one of the bright spots considering, shouldn't it?
Posted by: LB | June 18, 2012 at 08:22 AM
GM spacers: I know DWade is hurting and if EP plays his minutes right these finals will be over in 5.Even in a terrible shooting game OKC could not pull it out.I thought miami gave game 1 away more than OKC taking it,they won't give away another game.
Posted by: myndraize | June 18, 2012 at 08:34 AM
and I do like FSU when they ain't playing Miami.
Posted by: 4-Real | June 18, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Papa Cane - Recruiting Update: I know that Jayron Kearse has opened things up but if signing day were tomorrow, he'd be a Cane. I'm certain. Wait & see.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2012 at 09:03 AM
4-Real,
I feel you bro. I'd love to see us already have some of the kids that we should get all ready committed. If we had them, we'd be looking dang good right now, (Steven A. Smith voice...) Howevah! We have looming sanctions. Most of these kids are waiting it out, trying to see where they take us. Also, Michigan is an AMAZING university. 110,000 show up every weekend for 6 win teams. They offer a world class education too. As Roach said with Bama, kids just want to win, they want to win NCs and of course in the SEC there is alot of money just kind of floating around (FACT.) Plus the fans pack the house also. SEC has alot to offer a kid on a football scholly.
Posted by: The Dude | June 18, 2012 at 09:05 AM
On another note, if I were a top prospect it would be hard for me not to ink with a SEC school right now, especially Bama. I would love to play their schedule. They open up in Dallas against Michigan. Thats like a bowl game to start the year. Then have games @ Arkansas, @ Missouri, @ Tennessee, @ LSU and home games against Texas A&M and Auburn.
Posted by: The Dude | June 18, 2012 at 09:13 AM
"and I do like FSU when they ain't playing Miami."
Why would you root for Satan's team?
Posted by: LB | June 18, 2012 at 09:33 AM
Don't really like Fsu, just respect them a little. Hate Bama with a PURPLE PASSION, much like Van Gundy hates the Heat lol
Posted by: 4-Real | June 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Posted by: The Dude | June 18, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Too true dude. That's why Miami has got to go back to the State of Miami.
Posted by: calGaryCane | June 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM
4-Real:
U ain't kiddin' that the past 8-10 yrs have been yrs the football program would rather forget. Outside of a handful of players we got to see tear it up, the way in which the ship took on water and was headed for the ocean floor has been simply painful and disheartening to watch.
Thankfully, the mystique that was created in the early '80's has not fully flamed out yet. AG has the daunting task of lighting the torch that will bring the team back to prominence once again. No, he is not there yet, however, it's been some time since we have seen a coach like him here. But the ruling is still out, and I know he knows that too.
You use both UMICH and Bama as comparisons. Let's be honest, Go Blow has not done much since its one NC in the '90's and the Hoke had the benefit of having a dynamic QB his first season. We shall see how things go. He may have one of the highest rated recruiting classes now, but wait until NSD. UMICH, like UM, doesn't just accept anyone and the way the other schools will be going after the same kids will show Hoke's mettle if he can close or not. But the crystal football trophies aren't awarded for potential.
Bama has a one of a kind history with the Bear and all. That being said, the decade before Saban was like UM's most recent past decade. Mediocre at best at a crazy successful football school. Hats off to Saban. He has mellowed a bit since winning his NC's with Bama, but let's say he isn't the type of guy I would want my daughter marrying.
No matter what anyone says, Miami's history is unlike any other. The success of the program from '83 to '03 was mind boggling. Not to mention the number of superstar players that it produced. And to have done it with numerous coaching changes is unheard of.
Just like a person who is just beginning to work out will not see the results immediately, AG's efforts may not produce successful results right now, but hopefully for all of us, we will see them sooner than later. We have all been waiting for some time now.
Posted by: pre83 | June 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Happy Monday Spacers! LOL I came in from riding last night around 9, turned on the game and it was tied. Then OKC went on a run and we were down by 10. Told the heat telepathically that I was taking a shower and when I got out, things needed to change. Got out, and they were up by 2. So glad they listen to me.
Posted by: CGNC | June 18, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Told the heat telepathically that I was taking a shower and when I got out, things needed to change. Got out, and they were up by 2. So glad they listen to me.
Posted by: CGNC | June 18, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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Me too! Glad they listened.
During that stretch, I actually told them "R U kidding me? Not on Father's Day. Don't do this to me" LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Posted by: CGNC | June 18, 2012 at 12:34 PM
I picked up on that telepathic message CGNC and had a heart attack.
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | June 18, 2012 at 12:41 PM
DTX...Good one! Something about the words: "CGNC" and "taking a shower" in the same senetence that is just not fair!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 18, 2012 at 12:56 PM
brought me out from under a rock...lol
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | June 18, 2012 at 01:11 PM
brought me out from under a rock...lol
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | June 18, 2012 at 01:11 PM
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As it would for any straight man. LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Jon Bastian (free article):
Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) University School wide receiver Jordan Cunningham is one of the most recruited athletes in Florida. He has well over 30 offers including ones from top level programs in the SEC and ACC. At the Dolphins 7-on-7 tournament, CaneInsider.com caught up with the talented prospect to see where he was at in the recruiting process. The result, Cunningham named his top five.
“Highly (recruiting me are) Miami, Notre Dame, Alabama, FSU and Stanford,” Cunningham said. “They are the top five and the top schools that have been recruiting me. Right now in order it’s UM and Stanford at the top, then Notre Dame, Alabama and FSU.”
At this point in his recruitment, he is learning as much as he can about his top five to make an educated decision.
“I am just visiting the campuses,” Cunningham said. “I am going to Stanford on the 21st. I am a big guy on academics, so the academics that Stanford brings are a big deal to me. So, we’ll see.”
There was once a rumor of Cunningham almost committing to the University of Miami, but then shied away because of the NCAA implications. However, Cunningham claims that was nothing more than internet talk. “I was never close to committing,” Cunningham said about the rumor.
Cunningham, 6’3 and 175-pounds, is close to the UM program and recently visited the campus.
“I just went there Friday and talked to Coach (George) McDonald and all of the coaches,” Cunningham said. “I talked to Coach McDonald the most. He is a good guy. He is funny. We just chill, it’s not always about football. We just have good conversations. He is always trying to get me to commit, but he knows I am going to make an educated decision.”
Stanford is high on Cunningham’s list for a lot of the same reasons Miami is.
“That is one of the main reasons they are on my list because of the academics that they have,” Cunningham said of Stanford. “They are also a good football program and I plan on going out to see it.”
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2012 at 01:24 PM
I have to post........... I agree with 86 the idea of CGNC taking a shower, wouldve probably even helped me finish in first place in all of my competitions.....
Posted by: UpNorthCane | June 18, 2012 at 01:59 PM
"I am a big guy on academics, so the academics that Stanford brings are a big deal to me. So, we’ll see.”
"He is always trying to get me to commit, but he knows I am going to make an educated decision.”
Sounds like an Al Golden guy to me. He is Miami's to lose.
By the way, they're doing math on the 2013 class over at the Seventh Floor. Craziness by numbers in full session. They do a pretty good job at sorting it out.
Posted by: LB | June 18, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Black shirt baby! Black shirt.
That is all.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | June 18, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Sun Life is a very bad college football stadium but not a bad NFL stadium.
Posted by: Soldinger | June 18, 2012 at 03:58 PM
Black shirt baby! Black shirt.
That is all.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | June 18, 2012 at 03:22 PM
That was FAST!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 18, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Clemens verdict is in
Posted by: j.w. | June 18, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Not guilty on all counts
Posted by: j.w. | June 18, 2012 at 04:48 PM
Picked up my shirt on Friday morning from Ocalacane and his wife. They have a great coffee shop and the muffins were awesome.
Thanks 86Cane
Posted by: SwagGirl | June 18, 2012 at 04:53 PM
Verdict is in
Congress sucks for wasting tax payer dollars on something so trivial.
Posted by: The What | June 18, 2012 at 04:53 PM
SwagGirl...I am so glad that all worked out. They built that coffee shop in Ocala from nothing and really put their heart and soul into it. IMHO they are GREAT Americans for starting their own business with their own money in tough economic times. Anything you can do to help promote the shop and their coffee at your work and in the Ocala area would be MUCH appreciated!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 18, 2012 at 04:58 PM
If anyone here wants to support a Great American who is also a great Canes fan click here:
https://www.greatamericancoffeeroasters.com/
Posted by: 86Cane | June 18, 2012 at 05:04 PM
You mean DOJ, thewhat. But agree that the whole trial was ridiculous.
Posted by: j.w. | June 18, 2012 at 06:21 PM
4-Real - my two favorite college coaches of all-time that aren't named Jimmy Johnson
Nick Saban
Jim Harbaugh
'Bama is just a factory. A top level business. Just straight badass boss of a team and as long as Saban is living, they'll be in the convo of National Championship contender
I don't envy them, but I damn sure admire the hell out of them
We can only hope UTough could get the baby Canes like 'Bama is now - bigger, faster, stronger
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Kent State looks like they might turn the lights out on Sully and UiF
Thurman Munson is smiling somewhere
Another year of going home from Omaha .. but at least you have to get there in order to either win it or be sent home in the first place .... and not be watching it from home so you don't even have a chance at all
An SEC team has a damn good chance of winning it all - that conference has been king in college baseball since 1990
Ray Tanner has such a good squad, those kids do it all - mainly just the fundamentals with good all around pitching
You can never have enough pitching - Canes should be recruiting pitching to no end
ACC hasn't won a title in college baseball since 1955
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2012 at 07:01 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 18, 2012 at 07:06 PM