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The University of Miami Hurricanes Football program held its annual end-of-season banquet Sunday afternoon inside the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island.  

Hurricanes football radio color analyst Don Bailey Jr. served as the program’s emcee. The luncheon began with a season highlight video, followed by a countdown of the season’s nine most memorable plays: 

1. Denzel Perryman’s 41-yard INT return at Boston College
2. Phillip Dorsett’s 65-yard TD to open the game at Georgia Tech
3. Brandon McGee’s stripped fumble and recovery vs. NC State
4. Kendal Thompkins’ sensational catch vs. USF
5. Jimmy Gaines’ acrobatic INT vs. USF
6. Davon Johnson’s catch-and-run at Georgia Tech
7. Duke Johnson’s 95-yard KR for a TD at Virginia
8. Mike James’ game-winning TD run in overtime at Georgia Tech
9. Stephen Morris’ game-winning TD pass vs. NC State 

At the halfway mark of the banquet, the Hurricanes coaching staff handed out the 20 annual player awards. Freshman S Deon Bush was named the team’s Newcomer of the Year; redshirt junior DL Shayon Green, who was named the ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award co-winner, was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player. Junior QB Stephen Morris was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player and ACC Rookie of the Year Duke Johnson was named Special Teams Most Valuable Player. 

Mike James, a member of the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, was the recipient of the 2012 Jack Harding Team Most Valuable Player Award.

2012 MIAMI HURRICANES FOOTBALL BANQUET AWARD WINNERS

Hard Hitter Award – Jon Feliciano

Mariutto Family Scholar-Athlete Award – Chris Dunckel

Community Service Man of the Year Award – Mike James

Strength Training Athlete of the Year – Andrew Swasey

Albert Bentley Most Valuable Walk-On Award – Nantambu Fentress

Nick Chickillo Most Improved Player Award – Davon Johnson

Walt Kichefski Hurricane Award – Jake Wieclaw

UM Sports Hall of Fame Unsung Hero Award – Maurice Hagens

Training Room Comeback Player of the Year – Ben Jones

Hurricane Media “Good Guy” Award – Dalton Botts

Captain’s Award – S. Green, M. James, B. McGee, S. Morris

Plumer Award for Leadership, Motivation & Spirit – Brandon McGee

Melching Leadership Award – Mike James

U Respect Award – Jeremy Lewis

Scout Team Player of the Year – Akil Craig and Eduardo Lopez

Before concluding the event with his closing comments, head coach Al Golden then presented all 18 seniors with their framed jersey – Dalton Botts, Ramon Buchanan, Cameron Dean, Chris Dunckel, Mike James, Davon Johnson, Ben Jones, Paul Kelly, Jeremy Lewis, Eduardo Lopez, Brandon McGee, Shawn O’Dare, Darius Smith, Andrew Swasey, Vaughn Telemaque, Kendal Thompkins, Cory White and Jake Wieclaw. 

Comments

[UMike]

First?

[CaneRock]

DOS! ROHAN!

[LB]

Guys, relax. I'm just as rabid as any of you, but add some perspective.

It's the ending that matters.

[nemo2002]

Tres

[longtimecanefan]

five spot

[Da U N Houston]

6th is the new 1st!

[canezilla]

WILLIE WILL WHAT DID U THINK ABOUT THOSE SWEET NAVY HELMETS?

[herbieibis]

Get ready for a heavy dose of "UNDER THE RADAR", which in laymen's terms is 2 & 3 *'s.

[86Cane]

This is for Herbie and UMike:

"Worry is like a rocking chair,
It keeps U busy, but gets U nowhere."

[trianglecane]

Eddie Johnson (get your crap together)
Denzel Perryman
Shane McDermott
Rayshawn Jenkins
Jon Feliciano
Herb Waters
Rashawn Scott
Allen Hurns
Clive Walford
Steven Morris (Jake Heaps BYU and Philip Sims Ala and VA were the highest rated QB's that year)

Well anyway here is a list, not all encompassing, of three star recruits (scouts, rivals, and yahoo). Of course I would rather have guys with five stars. But, this list ain't so bad.

[herbieibis]

86,
You're right, ain't no use to worry. We got this in the bag. 2 more months of agony and wondering how are we going to be able to stop the Virginia's of the world next year. I'm not sweating it, I'm antsy. When you look on the big board and those names start dropping like flies, it leaves you wondering, it's size and talent we need up front, where's it coming from. It's also sad when you have an offensive lineman, that is awarded you're hardest hitter. We don't need some stiffs to take a spot for the big dog we missed out on.

[Ohio_Cane]

College Football Talk: Report: Cristobal interviews for Temple job: #collegefootball http://wp.me/p14QTT-QBI

[LB]

Deon Bush: 2nd team Freshman All-American.

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1248051.html

[LB]

Boo to Athlon Sports, who severely underranks Duke Johnson their Top 25 freshmen of the year.

http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-25-freshmen-2012

[LB]

Read between the lines:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/10/report-cristobal-interviews-for-temple-job/

[panamacitycane]

So if dno does leave to temple and next year our defense is not much better who should we blame? I figure lets target someone now so next year we can be all like "I told you guys!!"

[CGNC]

Posted by: canezilla | December 10, 2012 at 09:38 AM

LOL, Willie Will and Canezilla are the fashionistas of the blog :-D

[CGNC]

panamacitycane: what a difference a coordinator can make - did you see the G-Tech FSU game for the ACC title? Tech's D was completely different with Groh gone.

[raizecane]

This is for Herbie and UMike:

"Worry is like a rocking chair,
It keeps U busy, but gets U nowhere."

Posted by: 86Cane | December 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM

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Thats why I have no interest until papers are signed.

[CoCane]

Once the NCAA hands down the punishment, as long as it's not to bad. All of the negative recruiting against us will be exposed as bullshyt & the players will come. Collins, Bryant, Thomas etc.

So Knighton has us as his leader?

[raizecane]

Anybody else impressed with what kevin sumlin did in his first year at A&M with a redshirt freshman??

[Jack]

D No to Temple!

Cristbol to UM D coordinator!!!!!!

[Jack]

That would be pretty cool it that happens! I like Cristabol..

[Canezitis]

Morris to Dorset to end the ncstate game should be #1 and correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't cristobal an offensive mind?

[86Cane]

Anybody else impressed with what kevin sumlin did in his first year at A&M with a redshirt freshman??

Posted by: raizecane | December 10, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Yes, very, VERY.

[Jack]

Herb-

Denzel 3 star! Morris 2 star! E Johnson 3 star!

[CaneRock]

College Football Talk: Report: Cristobal interviews for Temple job: #collegefootball http://wp.me/p14QTT-QBI

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 10, 2012 at 10:53 AM

From that same article, this quote would oh so make OGVs day:

"D’Onofrio, a former Temple coordinator, is reportedly being pushed for the job by former Owls and current Hurricanes head coach Al Golden."

[canezilla]

LOL, Willie Will and Canezilla are the fashionistas of the blog :-D

Posted by: CGNC | December 10, 2012 at 12:04 PM
CGNC WE ALL KNOW NICE HELMETS AND KILLER UNI COMBOS WINS GAMES.PLUS IF U WEAR BLACK SOCKS U WIN THE NATIONAL TITLES!!!! WHY CANT U PEOPLE SEE THIS?????

[LB]

Are we back at the stargazing? Again? Come on.

We've analyzed this to death, at least four times since I've joined the Space...
...by the way, 86, did I make the jump to sophomore?

[Ohio_Cane]

LOL!!

Frank Gore sports dead dolphin hoodie - http://tiny.cc/az63ow

[LB]

Petrino to Western Kentucky per J. Schad.

[CGNC]

Zilla - LOL! You are too funny! How is that lil zilla?

[LB]

Compiled visit lists per other sites:

12/14/2012
AJL

1/18/13
A. Collins
D. Liner
A. Gall
R. Lewis III

[UMike]

Is it me or has papacane perhaps been exposed? Ever since being called out.. All he has tweeted has been old news and has made sure to include the source.. Hmmmm lol

[LB]

Cane Recruit Commits/Watch List/Rumored/Shot in the Dark in All-American Games:

U.S. Army:
M. Alexander
D. Green

Under Armour:
M. Bain
A. Burns
S. Coley
R. Foster
V. Hargreaves
D. Liner
L. McQuay
K. Olsen
M. Thomas
T. Williams

[Ohio_Cane]

Posted by: UMike | December 10, 2012 at 02:07 PM
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Personally, I don't care. He always had info I didn't, so I followed him. Still does sometimes.

[herbieibis]

Jack,
And your point being with Perryman, Morris & Johnson? What's that got to do with getting some dam beef up front that can stop the run or rush the passer, which incidently, will make your boys Perryman & Johnson look like A-A's, if this tiny detail can be taken care of by Sir Albert.

[Old Skool]

The one name I very rarely see come up in talk about a new D coordinator is Barrow. Does he have it in him or is he strictly a position coach?

[Texcane]

Papacane has been enjoying the credit for other people's info for over a yr now. He should have been giving out credit the whole time.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Zilla,

I didn't see em, I was busy raising canes. I'll try to look em up

[Ohio_Cane]

Jesse Marks - Lockers moving in to NEW UM LOCKER ROOM #BuildingChampions pic.twitter.com/Cg1Xeysu

[laquinton]

so if golden is pushing D'No to go back to Philly. Would he bring in a new Coach or promote from within ? or wouldn't it be funny if he hires Al Groh ? Golden knows that if we see glimpses of last year atrocious D.. the mob is ciming for D'No and i will start saving money on that plane and banner that says." Miami's defense is the laughing stock of ncaaf. Fire No'D now Al"

[herbieibis]

Laquinton,
I think Al might have his shoe in his azz pushing him out the door. Saves him from having to eventually fire him.

[trianglecane]

As far as the NCAA punishment. The time that Miami has had to wait is punishment in and of itself. How many recruits have we missed out on since this investigation?

[Willie Will in Nashville]

LOL, Willie Will and Canezilla are the fashionistas of the blog :-D

Posted by: CGNC | December 10, 2012 at 12:04 PM CGNC

WE ALL KNOW NICE HELMETS AND KILLER UNI COMBOS WINS GAMES.PLUS IF U WEAR BLACK SOCKS U WIN THE NATIONAL TITLES!!!! WHY CANT U PEOPLE SEE THIS?????

Posted by: canezilla | December 10, 2012 at 01:21 PM

Everybody can't see what me and you see Zilla lol. We got this!!!!

[LB]

"If" D'Onofrio moves to Temple (doubtful), Golden brings in another D coordinator, hopefully a name with UM roots.

[Ohio_Cane]

"If" D'Onofrio moves to Temple (doubtful), Golden brings in another D coordinator, hopefully a name with UM roots.

Posted by: LB | December 10, 2012 at 03:45 PM
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Promote Barrow, IMO.

[Old Skool]

Kevin Patrick is likely to be available soon.
Bernard Clark was D Coordinator at Hampton. I think he's linebackers coach at Pitt. Are any of those guys better than Barrow?

And of course, there's always Cristobal.

[laquinton]

i care who coaches the d. he has to be a great x and o guy and have a proven track record abd has to be a great recruiter in south Florida.

cristobal isnt coming doen. he is a head coach and he isnt a defensive guy. plussssssss remember jaun Castillo with the eagles. thats what happens when you promote the offensive line coach to be over the defense. its like putting kehoe over the D

[UMike]

Ohio... I agree with you about papacane... Just pointing out a noticable change

[DTease Please]

It doesn't matter what happens to D'Onofrio if we aren't able to recruit some horses at the DT spot. As of right now our only DL is a 210 lb DE. Awesome news.

[Ohio_Cane]

@darrenrovell: Florida State has given up selling Orange Bowl tickets at full price. Offered 50% off face to boosters today

LOL

[Ohio_Cane]

Unfortunately, Hooks can't get into Miami because of grades...

[UMike]

Unfortunately, Hooks can't get into Miami because of grades...

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 10, 2012 at 04:59 PM

And because he likes Auburn better lol

[UMike]

Nigel Patten ‏@Nigel_Patten
Miami, Kansas St, Georgia, Purdue, & Oregon....NEEDS TO COME MY WAY!!

I dont think its a mistake that he mentions Miami first lol

[CaneRock]

Nigel Patten ‏@Nigel_Patten
Miami, Kansas St, Georgia, Purdue, & Oregon....NEEDS TO COME MY WAY!!

I dont think its a mistake that he mentions Miami first lol

Posted by: UMike | December 10, 2012 at 05:15 PM

Are we even evaluating this kid. I thought I read somewhere that He only had one offer, FSU I believe.

[CaneRock]

Unfortunately, Hooks can't get into Miami because of grades...

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 10, 2012 at 04:59 PM

Man, 2 years of JUCO, and He still can't improve His academic standing.
Isn't that the deal with AJL?

[CaneRock]

And what's the deal with Jelani Hamilton, are kicking Him inside to DT...
Seems like He might outgrow DE.

[Old Skool]

Some shrinkage in the number of football teams and leagues nationwide may be likely in the future, not to mention, the waivers parents and conceivably adult players have to sign may soon get a lot longer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/sports/football/insurance-liability-in-nfl-concussion-suits-may-have-costly-consequences.html?hp

[CaneRock]

Are we even evaluating this kid. I thought I read somewhere that He only had one offer, FSU I believe.

Posted by: CaneRock | December 10, 2012 at 05:19 PM

I guess we are:

"Patten, who already has been offered a scholarship by Florida State, has 22 solo tackles this season and helped the Tornadoes allow only 13 points in the playoffs. Patten also has drawn interest from MIAMI, Mississippi, Connecticut, Purdue and West Virginia."

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/12/08/3132613/booker-t-washingtons-nigel-patten.html#storylink=cpy

[CaneRock]

Interesting Cane trivia:
The Miami Hurricanes played the SECOND indoor game EVER...against whom?

[Canezitis]

Florida

[DrewZ2]

Is it me or has papacane perhaps been exposed? Ever since being called out.. All he has tweeted has been old news and has made sure to include the source.. Hmmmm lol

Posted by: UMike | December 10, 2012 at 02:07 PM

Def got exposed. Dude was posting info from everywhere and giving no credit.

[DrewZ2]

Cristobal will NOT be coming to UM as an assistant. He could be an assistant at the NFL level or get another NCAA gig as HC.

If DNo is a gonner, it will be interesting to see who he goes with. I don't think Al can experiment with Barrow as DC, and I think Groh is old news. Gotta steal an up-and-comer from somewhere - NFL?

[roachcane77]

C'Mon people... seriously? D'No's not going ANYWHERE...

Who in Philadelphia in their right mind would be pulling for this move? Anyone looking back on his "past" history there will be loudly reminded of his "current" stats.

Also, there's way too many other "highly qualified" coaches in the pool out there right now.

Not happening. No such luck. No way, no how.

Nothing to see here... move along now... move along...

[roachcane77]

As far as the NCAA punishment. The time that Miami has had to wait is punishment in and of itself. How many recruits have we missed out on since this investigation?
Posted by: trianglecane | December 10, 2012 at 03:16 PM

Excellent post trianglecane... I agree 100%...

The NCAA is killing us with a slow, agonizing, "death by indecision."

[86Cane]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[roachcane77]

It doesn't matter what happens to D'Onofrio if we aren't able to recruit some horses at the DT spot. As of right now our only DL is a 210 lb DE. Awesome news.
Posted by: DTease Please | December 10, 2012 at 04:20 PM

Another great post...

I'm not hearing about us getting the REALLY big, mean, DTs that we are SORELY lacking. The kids on our team NOW are "progressing" under U Tough, no doubt... but they're NOT the studs we really need to shore up our porous D.

I'll give D'No THAT... we're lacking "physically" up front...

[Montreal-Cane]

All over the medias for the wrong reasons once again...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8736823/thomas-finnie-miami-hurricanes-arrested-theft-suspended

Throw him off the team. Some people will never understand the great opportunity they have in life. Instead they hurt other people and a football program trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

This is sad. One more scholarship available for 2013.