UM vs UNC: Post-Game Quotes

Miami Head Coach Al Golden had this to say after the Hurricanes' tough loss to the Tar Heels on Saturday at Sun Life Stadium:

On Stephen Morris’ injury… I have no idea. I heard it was an ankle. Obviously he couldn’t return in the game. I’ll go back after this and try to get a report.

On whether an x-ray will be taken… I’m sure, whether it’s here at the stadium or if they take him down. We’ll get it looked at.

On Ryan Williams entering the game in a challenging scenario… It’s tough. He moved us. We just needed a couple more plays. Obviously we can’t take a sack in that situation, but he did move us well. We had an opportunity, and we just didn’t finish. We had too many missed opportunities today to win today against a good team.

On role of the wind in decision-making… It was definitely a factor. I thought we made the right decision pinning them down there at the 10-minute mark. We got it down at the 1 [-yard line], you couldn’t have it any better than that, and we let them out. They missed a field goal and we got it back on the 30. It seemed like a better play for our team at that point, in terms of just pinning them down there. You can’t let them out in that situation. They executed and we didn’t.

On less offensive production from his team… Obviously we left some plays on the field. We didn’t execute at the time. We had two turnovers which is difficult. The first time we’re down there, we’re going to go for it on fourth down, and we go offsides. Next time down there we get an interception - that makes it difficult. This is a team you either stay ahead or be even with, and we were behind. We left too many plays on the field today.

On the successful North Carolina two-point conversion… We work on it all the time, and it’s just really disappointing. One of our safeties ran off the field, and I don’t know why. I’m guessing we had 10 on the field. Regardless, we should be able to cover down. It’s disappointing we have some guys that don’t know how to react in that situation. It’s something that we cover often. We covered it on Thursday. We cover it all the time in training camp. We didn’t execute it. We need leadership on the field, on that play, because every play is important.

On the last play of the game… We wanted to get it further down the field. As the play went on, that looked like the best alternative to him. That wasn’t his first read, that wasn’t even his second read. He went to Clive [Walford] to give us a chance as opposed to throwing it over the sticks. But you have to get it over the sticks in that situation.

On his evaluation of the defense… I don’t think we’re satisfied, but we played much better. We’re still not getting the amount of takeaways we need. We knew they were going to get yards. We needed to win third down, redzone and get takeaways. I think we won the redzone, I don’t have the third down stats. We needed to get one or two more takeaways, and we didn’t get them.

On the performance of his running back tandem… I thought we had balance. It’s disappointing we didn’t score more points with the type of balance we had. We just have to keep working. I keep telling the guys, ‘Stay positive. Keep working.’ We’ll keep building. Just obviously disappointed in the outcome.

On the performance of Mike James… Mike’s leading by example right now. He’s like that every day in practice, and clearly he came to play today. He’s healthy. He’s leading every day for us.

On the performance of Stephen Morris… I think we have to convert a couple more throws, and I don’t know if that’s necessarily all his fault. We had two interceptions - one was clearly his fault, and one was a deflected ball. I like the direction he’s going, I like the way he’s practicing, the way he’s playing. We didn’t connect on a couple of throws when we needed to.

On what to gain from the loss... There is a lot to learn from this game, there’s no question. We made too many critical errors to win the game, some of them I mentioned already. We have to continue to learn and grow. If I’m not mistaken, [Robert] Lockhart and Ricardo Williams played – that 20th and 21st freshmen. We’re playing a lot of guys that are learning. They have to continue to grow. Sometimes when you play guys before they’re ready, they can have negative reinforcement and we can’t have that right now. We have to keep pushing them forward and be positive. They’re playing a tough schedule, and it’s not getting any easier this week. We have a rival coming in here, we have to get rested up tomorrow, shake it off and get ready to go. We just have to keep going.

On the performance of his defense in the second half… I think guys are executing better. That was the best we’ve practiced all week. First half of Notre Dame was the best we’ve played in a while on defense even though the yards weren’t super. Obviously 18 points today, we did a lot of things better. Just a couple plays where we blew an assignment. The wheel they throw to [Giovani] Bernard we blew a gasket, someone has him man-to-man. Things like that, you have to become reliable, you have to become a dependable team. Things like that we have to get cleared up because it’s not a new call, it’s something that is standard, and we blew it.

On the performance of Eddie Johnson… Eddie’s doing a good job. He has to eliminate some of the mental errors. I expect all those guys to continue to improve. Eddie’s up to his fifth start today, so he has to continue to improve. Denzel looked like he was hobbled a little bit, but he kept fighting through it. We have to continue to grow. That was a really good offensive line, and I think our defensive tackles fought a little bit better, we’ll take a look at it and examine that. We’re just going to keep growing and building.

Comments

[pbcfrcane13]

smillerdegnan NEWS: Golden on #UM #Canes QB Morris: "We just have no idea knowing where his health is right now..."

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy

[pbcfrcane13]

Manny_Navarro Al Golden said there is no difference between right now between Preston Dewey and Gray Crow on depth chart now #UM

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy

[pbcfrcane13]

smillerdegnan NEWS: Al Golden just said he expects Ryan Williams will be the #UM #Canes QB against FSU

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy

[Willie Will in Nashville]

P.s Willie Will, but Duke Johnson committed to Miami under Randy Shannon. Duke was coming anyway regardless of the coach as was Chickillo, Perryman, Jelani Hamilton, Malcom Lewis. Eddie Johnson committed to Shannon. Golden only has Olsen Pierre & the plug to his credit lol

Posted by: 4-Real | October 14, 2012 at 08:32 AMI believe when

Shannon left everybody decommitted except for Chick and Dorsett. The rest are AG's kids. I would say that Duke was coming regardless no matter who the coach was. Golden got criticized for taking EJ so I know that's his kid.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Willie, Mrs. Feliciano= Cougar!

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | October 13, 2012 at 03:27 PM

Best stat from yesterday

[pbcfrcane13]

Their all Goldens kids no matter who they committed under. Golden still had to get them to buy in and keep Duke after NCAA allegations so that just a dumb comment. So far with one full year of recruiting and NCAA sanctions falling on our heads I think he did a pretty damn good job!

No we need to see if he can develop them and so far Perryman I would say so far so good. Mcgee looks better than he ever has J12 improved a hell of a lot under this staff....the Oline has, Streeter imporved under this staff. Davon has. So yes im upset with this loss because we had it and still believe we would have won with Morris still playing, but I did say they would go 6-6 at the start of the season and they are on pace to get their or be better.

[pbcfrcane13]

Manny_Navarro Golden said there's no doubt team is limiting Duke Johnson (toe). He was in on 25 plays Saturday #UM

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy

[pbcfrcane13]

Manny_Navarro #UM coach Al Golden said the key to 2nd half defense vs. #UNC was better play inside; corners also played better

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy

[86Cane]

I really think the odds are pretty slim that Miami ever gets back to being a regular occupant of the Top 25, much less a consistent championship contender/winner.

Posted by: dj moonbat | October 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM

PURE RUBBISH.

[VA Cane]

We can only take em 1 at a time. I am not an expert, do not claim to be. I just try and tell what I hear in Central VA...lots of good players here, and they are recruited. I know many of the athletes; they do not know so much about UM or consider them a big time school at this time. We need to focus on the next game. I am not saying anyone is bad, or sucks or the like. It is a tough time but hope will get better.

[pbcfrcane13]

Manny_Navarro #UM coach Al Golden said CB Tracy Howard was in on about 20 plays Saturday. "I really see the light coming on in terms of him learning."

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Reasons why Da U went spiraling down since 01

1. The hiring of Larry Coker. No head coaching experience previous to his hiring, and bad recruiter. Bad strength and conditioning program.

2. The move to the ACC. Lets face it, the big east was a cake walk the most games we could lose there was 3 on a bad year. If we had stayed we would still be at least in the top 25. We are still trying to make our transition into the ACC.

3. The hiring of Randy Shannon. No head coaching experience previous to his hiring, good first year recruiter, messed up our local high school connections. Bad strength and conditioning program.

[canezilla]

GREAT CROWD YESTERDAY. GATORS HAVE A NEW COACH AND NEW OC AND ARE 3RD IN THE COUNTRY. IDAHO AND FAU HAVE A BETTER D THEN US!!! THIS SUX!!!!

[pbcfrcane13]

Heres a questions Ive been wondering....you think any problems with our D play calling is because Golden and coach D our 3-4 guys and not 4-3 coaches. I havent watched much tape when they were at temple, but I thought thats what they want to run? If thats the case to they plan on changing it when they get the players they want in. I see it sometimes on 3rd down youll see Chick and green inside with Cain standing up on the outside

[pbcfrcane13]

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/10/x-rays-negative-on-stephen-morris-left-ankle-not-ruled-out-vs-fsu-yet.html

[Hassan]

again Ricky Town has an offer

[86Cane]

Willie, Mrs. Feliciano = Cougar!

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | October 13, 2012 at 03:27 PM

Best stat from yesterday

Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | October 14, 2012 at 04:54 PM

U have no clue! U should REALLY go to the games with us and have a blast. Here are the facts:

1. She wears Canespace.

2. She reads Canespace (as does Jon).

3. She is a REALLY nice lady and loved her photo with Terrance from the other blog article. I even told her that CoCane said on the blog that she was "As thick as cold grits!" She and her friend LOL at that.

4. Her and Old Skool from the blog are like BEST friends now. Sorry 4Real and CoCane but U guys are out of luck. LOL

[86Cane]

Ricky Town has an offer

Posted by: Hassan | October 14, 2012 at 05:24 PM

Hassan...IF U would have been at the party on the patio last night at the Hampton Inn then U would have known that already.

I'm jus sayin...

[Willie Will in Nashville]

U have no clue! U should REALLY go to the games with us and have a blast.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:32 PM

If I could be at every game I would be, trust me :-(

[Willie Will in Nashville]

If there was a all freshmen and sophomore team in college football where do you think we would rank in the nation?????

[86Cane]

Willie...I gave Mrs. Feliciano a Canespace shirt yesterday and she thanked me, hugged me and then showed it to ALL of her friends. After that former UM kicker Greg Cox came over and hung out with us. He also wears Canespace.

I must have given out at least 5 shirts and a 100 business cards to just random people we met at the game. There was this one guy in the stands I saw waving his towel and cheering his azz off in the fourth quarter. I walked over and handed him a shirt. Never met him, don't know his name and may never see him again.

But he wears Canespace too! I'm jus sayin...

[86Cane]

NR/NR NORTH CAROLINA (5-2, 2-1 ACC) 18, NR/NR MIAMI (4-3, 3-1 ACC) 14
SUN LIFE STADIUM • MIAMI GARDENS, FLA.
OCT. 13, 2012 • ATTENDANCE: 58,954

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES:

• Today’s Captains: RB Mike James, QB Stephen Morris, CB Brandon McGee and DE Shayon Green
• Head coach Al Golden is now 37-43 overall (7th season), 10-9 at UM (2nd season) and 1-1 vs. UNC.

TEAM NOTES:

• Against UNC, both Robert Lockhart Jr. and Ricardo Williams earned their first appearance on the field this season. Through seven games, 21 freshmen have seen action for the Miami Hurricanes, including 16 true freshmen.
• The Canes led the Tar Heels in time of possession, 30:18-29:42. This is the first game since the 2011 season finale against BC that Miami has led in time of possession.
• Miami has trailed at some point in each of its first seven games.
• Miami’s offensive line allowed six sacks in the first two games. The men in the trenches have given up only two sacks in last five games.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:50 PM

AWESOME!!!!

And just think, you wanted to give this place up lol. Its gonna definitely pay off, which I think it is now

[j.w.]

Nice recap, 86

[CGNC]

86 glad you had fun, stinks about the loss.

[dj moonbat]

PURE RUBBISH.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:00 PM

Hey, I'm perfectly happy for my rational mind to be completely wrong on this one.

But Miami has been a mediocre team for about eight years now, oscillating between not-quite-good and not-quite-horrible. The explanations keep changing, and the names on the jerseys and the coaches' doors, but the results just keep on keeping on.

There's nothing wrong with taking a leap of faith, and taking Al's word for it that if we "trust the process," things will be different this time. It's comforting to believe. But there's not much yet in the way of hard evidence.

[NativeCane]

Hassan...IF U would have been at the party on the patio last night at the Hampton Inn then U would have known that already.

I'm jus sayin...

Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:33 PM

Thanks SOUP, had a great time from the tailgate to the patio party, the only bad part was the last 30 seconds of the game.

Didnt see Old Skool at breakfast this morning, next time you may have to take his whiskey!

Go Canes!!!

[Pbcfrcane13]

As tough as the last two games have been. This has been one fun season as in all but two games have been close and coming down to the end. BCC doesn't count.

[Pbcfrcane13]

86 you guys going to be in town on Friday this week or just for the game.

[Pbcfrcane13]

Ah opening as 17 1/2 point dogs

[BigWindyCane1]

I have had a chance to see a little H.S. football in S.Fla, and there is a LOT of talent out there this year and next year. As long as AG can recruit S. Fla. the way he has been doing, I think we will eventually get back to a regular top 25 status.

There has been some progress, but a lot of inconsistency. I still see signs for hope this year and next.

This year, the best hope is to win the Coastal, and that is still possible. Even with a loss against FSU, I think the rest of the schedule is winnable.

[Pbcfrcane13]

Been watching last years fsu game......really the d and so far the defense was doing a lot of blitz and stunts and dropping our ends. I hate to say this but with a d last year with upper classmen on it like veron smith Robinson Ojomo spence McGee Williams vt and ray ray they really , one not trust these kids to blitz the right gaps and the kids must not be understanding the play book.

[Pbcfrcane13]

Wow watched the first half and a lot of Morris getting playing time just recalled that Golden said it was to give him some experience in a game like that fr when he takes over.........well guess hell have to wait till next year huh...Ah

[Montreal-Cane]

Ray Lewis injured his right triceps in the 4th vs Dallas today. It seems serious. He will have an MRI monday.

[dj moonbat]

Ah opening as 17 1/2 point dogs

Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:27 PM

If Morris is out, that's pretty generous.

[Montreal-Cane]

In the AFC East every team is 3-3

Let's go Dolphins!

[hassan]

Sorry Soup been busy with my day job saving the world

[Jack]

Bro, Perryman was NOT a Shannon recruit period! He did not go after Perryman, I remember reading an article about that.

[Jack]

YOU ALREADY KNOW "THE U"

[Montreal-Cane]

Rest Morris this week...we will need him at 100% against VT Nov. 1st and for the remainder of the season if we want to play in the ACC Chanpionship. FSU is a sure lost anyway.

[Zakkee]

With due respect to your comment and not to dismiss it, but FSU is not a sure loss in my opinion. It is a rivalry game and FSU always plays dumb against Us for some odd reason. They're going to turn the ball over a lot.

They should run the ball all day on Us but they'll try to win a certain way and EJ Manuel will begin to chuck INTs. Bush and Tracy will be recipients of his love.

[4-Real]

Perryman was long listed as a silent verbal as was Sammy Watkins. Perryman is good friends with Jonathan Vilma.

[Zakkee]

The familiarity and emotion will keep it closer than expected.

Wildcat with Duke, Clements, Dorsett, and Dallas Crawford please.

When you think about it...the Miami Hurricanes have weapons.

Fisch and No'D need to use their imaginations. They should go see the movie, The Master this week.

[Montreal-Cane]

Posted by: Zakkee | October 14, 2012 at 08:57 PM

I sure hope so.

[86Cane]

86 you guys going to be in town on Friday this week or just for the game.

Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:20 PM

Saturday ONLY.

1. But we will be at East 4 for tailgating at 5 PM.

2. In section 444 or 445 LAST row against the wall during the game.

[86Cane]

Sorry Soup been busy with my day job saving the world

Posted by: hassan | October 14, 2012 at 08:18 PM

Keep doing what U are doing, much MORE important that Canes football. But IF U could have been there then U would know why I just say: OH MY!

[4-Real]

Eddie Johnson was offered by Randy Shannon 1st and Golden honored Shannon's offer after Shannon was fired!! If Golden is such a great recruiter and developer of talent then why was Olsen Pierre the only temple kid he gave a Miami offer 2!!?? Mrs Feliciano, if u reading this 4-Real is 4-Real bout comin to c u bae!!! Lol

[86Cane]

Willie...as any Canespacer like RaizeCane, OcalaCane, NativeCane, OGV or Old Skool can tell U here are the rules:

1. U gotta show up.

2. U gotta stay until the end.

3. Good things are bound to happen.

I will tell U this: All U gotta do is show up. I will take care of your game ticket, your tailgate experience anmd your transpo to/from the game. After that it is ALL on U!

[86Cane]

Mrs Feliciano, if u reading this 4-Real is 4-Real bout comin to c u babe!!! Lol

Posted by: 4-Real | October 14, 2012 at 09:11 PM

BTW...U ain't got no chance. She's a lady and U TARDY.

Old Skool is in love! LOL

[86Cane]

1. Thanks SOUP, had a great time from the tailgate to the patio party, the only bad part was the last 30 seconds of the game.

2. Didnt see Old Skool at breakfast this morning, next time you may have to take his whiskey!

Posted by: NativeCane | October 14, 2012 at 07:03 PM

1. That's what I'm talkin bout!

2. I think he drank half of the bottle? That man was wild and crazy, spit the hook, went off the chain and hasn't been seen since!

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Halfway home, stopping for eats.

Pbcfr, I'll be in Plantation Friday night, this weekend was my girlfriends birthday so we were doing the alone time thing as much as possible.

I'm pretty sure Old Skool ended up eating breakfast at Mrs. Feliciano's if he wasn't there at the Hampton in the AM.

Morris' ankle is being exploited for some gamesmanship. 16 yards short of 500 is another face-plant by the mutants from Philly. UM was lucky the best team in the division not only can't win it but decided to play just bad enough to give them a chance to steal one at home.

I thought we were blaming that first Morris pick on the wind blowing CEO's hat off his head and over the wall causing the glare from the sun to blind him on the throw? No? That's just my explanation?

Had a blast at the game with the scallop crew. Thanks for the fun my friends, we'll have to do it again soon. I bet Zilla Jr. is up to 35 lbs at least today, kid probably ate an entire bbq tarheel for dinner last night.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

86,

I planned on coming this year, but my off the field extra curricular activities landed me two babies in a years time :-). When you get time to hook up my recruits I might come on their recruiting visit with them

[Terrance Sullivan]

Ms. Feliciano is awesome. 86 do you have anymore Canespace shirts that you will bring to the game Saturday. See you Canespacers at Sun Life Stadium. Let's Go Canes, beat FSwho.

[Terrance Sullivan]

I meant Mrs. Feliciano. BTW gates open at 1pm for green lots and 2pm for Orange Lots for FSU. I am impressed with acting AD Blake James. 86 what's your take on Blake James. Let's Go Canes maybe I have been drinking too much Sam Adams Octoberfest but I say Miami wins 51-49 in a raucous sold out crowd of 75,500 at Sun Life Stadium. M-I-A-M-l fight, fight, fight.

[panamacitycane]

This week is going to suck living in tallahassee...im hoping we pull off the upset... hey you never know..plus dont forget this fsu team has been mediocre against their only quality opponents.. and lost to the same team miami beat so we have a shot..ryan williams I believe will have a good game and Duke will have another big game because he is such a die hard miami fan himself this is what he has waited for his entire life..

[Zakkee]

Morris' ankle is being exploited for some gamesmanship.

-OGV

I want to hear more bro???

[Zakkee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfSqJ9cYIFE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rboByPlU4IM

LOL! These impersonations are hilarious and spot on, especially the Obama dude ahh aahh... Fallon is a fool!

[Harry Miller]

I came about 3500 miles with Ricky Town to the Canes game, had a great time meeting the coachs and other recruits. Some big boys at this recruiting trip. A shame we lost. Had a real good time meeting the guys at the poolside party after the game. Nice to be able to put faces with the names. OGV is a piece of work. 86 is Every thing I expected. We all spoke with Rick Town (Dad) on my cell when he called at the poolside party.

[86Cane]

86 is Every thing I expected. We all spoke with Rick Town (Dad) on my cell when he called at the poolside party.

Posted by: Harry Miller | October 14, 2012 at 11:58 PM

So like I was jus sayin...

[Hassan]

Ricky Town is a Cane Period.

now he needs to recruit Jaques Patrick

[86Cane]

Ricky Town is a Cane Period.

Now he needs to recruit Jaques Patrick

Posted by: Hassan | October 15, 2012 at 12:06 AM

DONE ;-)

[86Cane]

Hassan...I was wishing SO BAD U could have been there. It was a classic for ALL the ages. There is no explaining it here, U just had to be there. From beginning to end it was MAGIC.

Canespace magic!

[86Cane]

Harry...it was a pleasure meeting you at the Hampton Inn poolside party. U are a stand up, straight up kind of guy.

MUCH respect for U!

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Eddie Johnson's commitment

Johnson, who was committed to Louisville throughout most of his recruiting process and didn’t switch over to UM until he got an offer shortly before National Signing Day in 2011

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/09/27/3022657/miami-hurricanes-eddie-johnson.html#storylink=cpy

[86Cane]

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:

• Offensive Starters: LT Malcolm Bunche, LG Jon Feliciano, C Shane McDermott, RG Brandon Linder, RT Seantrel Henderson, TE Dyron Dye, FB Maurice Hagens, QB Stephen Morris, RB Mike James, WR Allen Hurns, WR Davon Johnson
• Defensive Starters: DE Anthony Chickillo, DT Olsen Pierre, DT Earl Moore, DE Shayon Green, OLB Eddie Johnson, MLB Denzel Perryman, OLB Gionni Paul, CB Ladarius Gunter, S Deon Bush, S A.J. Highsmith, CB Brandon McGee
• Mike James rushed 22 times for a total of 96 yards vs. UNC, both career-bests. James’ previous high was 89 yards on 15 carries at Georgia Tech in 2012.
• Denzel Perryman notched double-digit tackles for the first time this season with 11 total, nine of which were solo, tying his career-best vs. BC a season ago. He also had 3.0 tackles for 10 lost yards.

[NativeCane]

Posted by: Harry Miller | October 14, 2012 at 11:58 PM

Great to meet you at the Hampton, Harry!

Hope to see you again in the future and see Ricky running the offense!

Go Canes!!!

[Swag Town]

I dont understand all the hating on this blog. We played a great game yesterday. The defense only gave up 8 points. We are getting better and people are starting to come to the games. Believe in Al.

But can we find a new place to play? Sun Life Stadium is awful!

[Swag Town]

*18

[canezilla]

I bet Zilla Jr. is up to 35 lbs at least today, kid probably ate an entire bbq tarheel for dinner last night.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | October 14, 2012 at 10:19 PM
HAHAHA HE IS GETTING HEAVIER BY THE SECOND!!!

[Old Skool]

Ah yes. Another day, another cougar tamed. It helps having Soup as my wing man and a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue.

[Jack]

Thank you Willie!

4-real,

Shannon only recruited small/light linebackers! Ie Spence 188lb, Cookie 185lb, futch 195lb. That was their weight out of high school! Johnson 210 lb, Perryman 215lb, Kirby 210 lb out of high school! Al Golden's D will be much improved next year once they go through a FULL year of training! Can't you see that???

[86Cane]

Both junior Stephen Morris and redshirt sophomore Ryan Williams are listed at the quarterback position atop the latest depth chart released Monday by head coach Al Golden.

Morris suffered an ankle injury late in fourth quarter of Miami's 18-14 loss Oct. 14 to North Carolina at Sun Life Stadium. Williams was 9-of-13 for 80 yards in relief of Morris in the fourth quarter.

At right tackle, junior Seantrel Henderson has started the last two games at that position. Henderson and freshman Ereck Flowers are both listed at No. 1, while redshirt senior Kendal Thompkins and freshman Robert Lockhart Jr. are listed as the backups at the No. 2 receiver position.

Defensively, freshman Ricardo Williams is on the depth chart, listed as the backup to Anthony Chickillo at defensive end. Junior Jimmy Gaines is now listed as the starting middle linebacker; sophomore Denzel Perryman moves to outside linebacker. Junior AJ Highsmith, who has made five straight starts at safety, is listed as Deon Bush's backup, while junior Kacy Rodgers II has emerged as the starter at the other safety position.

Single-game tickets for the 2012 football season are available online, by phone at 1-800-GO-CANES (1-305-284-2263) or in-person at the Miami Athletics Ticket Office, now located on the first level at BankUnited Center.

[86Cane]

Al Golden's D will be much improved next year once they go through a FULL year of training! Can't you see that???

Posted by: Jack | October 15, 2012 at 08:17 AM

Jack...hate to break it to you but 4-Real can't see anything so you are wasting your time. Just let it go and root for the Canes and leave others to root for their teams like the Gators and Noles.

GO CANES, BEAT THE NOLES!

[pbcfrcane13]

Any chance we start seeing a little more ofa hybrid 3-4. Green Chick and one of the DT king/Robinson at nose and as the outside Hybrid DL/LB you now moved Perryman out there who can cover and Im sure rush with EJ and then you put Gaines who have the experiance to be play the MLB and one of the young kids....hmmmmm this may be the start? Or not lol

[86Cane]

pbcfr...maybe, but have not heard or seen anything definite on any defensive changes.

[pbcfrcane13]

I mean it would make no sense to do it mid season.....but maybe just getting it ready for next year.....only reason I even think about it because I know they are 3-4 guys like Al Groh who next year will be a special asst to Dno....wait and see lol

[TonyCane]

Perhaps we shock FSU by employing Sentreal on both offense and defense.

[TonyCane]

That post made me think of Caesar O'Neal. If he had not had cancer it's one of the great what-if's of Miami Hurricanes history.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1992-08-11/sports/9201150168_1_danyell-ferguson-recruits-pants

[pbcfrcane13]

Listening to Golden this morning he sounds so frustrated with this team on the dumb plays.

[86Cane]

How come not a single person on here gave me credit for calling the WILDCAT when UM actually used it against UNC?

[86Cane]

The way I heard the wildcat being used though was not the way they ran it against UNC. We will see how it is run against FSU and VT. Differently I bet U.

[pbcfrcane13]

I would say cause doing a wildcat where you fake it to Morris eh is dumb! lol do it with Duke or Phillip.

Ok kudos to you 86 lol.

[4-Real]

All I see is excuses by the fans.

[86Cane]

4-Real...U know LESS about recruiting than a door knob. I'm jus sayin...

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Harry, great to meet you and your niece Saturday night. Be sure to remind Rick and Ricky that in '15 for an official visit they need to see the F$U game to really take in the kind of atmosphere Ricky will be a part of making a twice a month event in Miami.

Zakkee, Morris wasn't going to be able to finish that game obviously on that bum ankle, but you're telling my you buy the fact that Al Golden 'heard it was' an ankle (laughable, it's your starting QB, he could have seen it was an ankle looking over his shoulder at the training table right away and again, it's your starting QB not some walk on long snapper), isn't sure how bad it is and already knows he's getting the backup ready to play our rival the entire game in 24 hours or less?

I'm pretty sure Steven is going to need an amputation to NOT try to get in this game. His scrambling is going to be affected so expect a lot more pre-snap WR motion hand-offs from shotgun but he's going to rack up another career start Saturday even if he only participates in the walk-through late this week for practice.

[Brevardcane]

Hoping to see Crawford running the wildcat

[canezilla]

How come not a single person on here gave me credit for calling the WILDCAT when UM actually used it against UNC?

Posted by: 86Cane | October 15, 2012 at 10:20 AM
YEA BUT THAT WAS LIKE 3 WEEKS AGO!!!WILDCAT MEANS WE ARE IN BIG TROUBLE.STILL U CALLED IT THO

[Harry Miller]

I just got off the phone with Rick Town, he was very impressed with How honest Al Golden came across at their meeting. He was impressed with the process that Al spoke about and the future of the Hurricanes. He loved the fact that Al Golden is committed to the pro style offence. He says five items affect their decession. Elete school, weather, location, style of offence and coach. Guess what, Miami Hurricanes have all five. He also liked the fact that they will only take one QB in that class.
Here is what I got from this conversation. Ricky Town will be a Miami Hurricane QB and will be a early entry.

[panamacitycane]

I hope D'no is cooking up some change on defense...moving linebackers around..I look at it like this....take some chances on defense because it can not get any worst then it already is. If it works then great if not then change...

[LB]

Sorry all,

I've been working like a dog this October on weekends.

I hope 86 has something for me to smile about (see email, CEO).

[LB]

I see our defense moved up to 96th. Nice!

Sorry, sarcasm is in full swing today. It's keeping me sane until this goofy season gets fixed.

[Harry Miller]

Thanks 86 and Nativecane, it was my pleasure also to finally meet all of you at the poolside party. I'll be back.

[86Cane]

Hoping to see Crawford running the wildcat

Posted by: Brevardcane | October 15, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Maybe that and more? LOL

[Zakkee]

How come not a single person on here gave me credit for calling the WILDCAT when UM actually used it against UNC?

Posted by: 86Cane | October 15, 2012 at 10:20 AM

The way I heard the wildcat being used though was not the way they ran it against UNC. We will see how it is run against FSU and VT. Differently I bet U.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Your second post explains why you didn't get credit. It wasn't your idea or prediction originally...someone told you this. You simply repeated what was observed at practice a month ago.

You get credit for knowing someone who attends practices.

OGV, thats what I was thinking you meant, but wanted to be clear. I agree that Morris is playing, but Ryan Williams will start just as a ineffective wrinkle or mirage. FSU arrogantly doesn't care either way. Despite Morris's success deep, he is still being dared to throw the ball to the intermediate routes, that he routinely throws too hard/high causing tips and drops.

With his ankle injury and bad deep passes last week, I'd bring the house on him and I'm sure Mark Stoops will.

[86Cane]

You get credit for knowing someone who attends practices.

Posted by: Zakkee | October 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM

I don't know what U are talking about? I don't know anyone who attends practice. That person doesn't even exist, remember?

I thought we all had decided that I just made him up because I was bored, right?

[canezilla]

DONT WORRY SOUP I C THESE BOYZ HATIN ON U CUZ BUT WEZ KNOW DA SKREEZT BE REALZ

[86Cane]

Zilla...U know how we roll!

BTW NativeCane asked me the story about how "The Shoes" got her name. Told him all about it and he LOL.

[Jack]

Must wins:
1. VIRGINIA
2. DUKE
3. USF

Potential upset of FSU OR VT, maybe?

Either way 7- 5 or 8-4 improvement indeed! This is what I see coming! I believe in this coach and team!

FINISH STRONG CANES!!!!!!

[CGNC]

LB I will take moving up to 96. LOL

[Terrance Sullivan]

Jack Amen man.