Legends of the Fall 2012

As has been the tradition here for the last five years or so, before each football season bloggers select their own personal "Legends of the Fall", or players who they think will excel in the upcoming season. After the season is over the specific players who achieved legendary status are selected based on their actual performance on the field that year.

Today we are proud to announce the Legends of the Fall for 2012:

Offense: QB Stephen Morris. Morris improved significantly in his first full year as a starter under the tutelage of UM offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch. He threw for 3,345 yards while maintaining a 21:7 TD to INT ratio in leading the team to seven wins and a share of the ACC Coastal Division title. Morris completed 245 of 421 attempts for a 58% completion ratio and 278 yards per game. Not only did he play well but he also demonstrated excellent leadership on and off of the field.

Honorable Mention on offense: RB Mike James and WR Phillip Dorsett.

Defense: CB Brandon McGee. McGee was a solid contributor this season and started all 11 games at cornerback for the Hurricanes in 2012. McGee's coverage and tackling skills improved dramatically and his consistent play was unique among players on the defensive side of the ball. McGee, who is a Senior and has played his last game as a Hurricane, is projected by some to be a third round NFL draft pick due to his speed, athletic ability and performance at Miami.

Honorable Mention on defense: DL Shayon Green and LB Denzel Perryman.

Freshman: Duke Johnson and Deon Bush. Duke and Deon, Deon and Duke. What more can be said that hasn't already been written about this dynamic duo who both single-handedly propelled the UM offense and defense as true freshman in 2012. Johnson ignited a Hurricane offense in desparate need of a spark and Bush helped bring back memories of Hurricane greats of the past at the safety position as he brought his hard-hitting presence to the middle of the field for the Canes in 2012.

Honorable Mention for freshman: Herb Waters and Tyriq McCord.

Coach: Jedd Fisch. Coach Fisch led a prolific UM offense in 2012 that set several school and ACC records. The Hurricans amassed 5,292 yards on the season, an average or 441 yards/game and 6.5  yards per play. Miami scored 377 points this season, averaging just over 31 points/game and had an 87% production rate in the Red Zone. The UM offense was by far the more successful and productive unit in 2012 as QB Stephen Morris, running back Mike James and wide receivers Phillip Dorsett and Allen Hurns all had solid seasons. Fisch also helped develop young players like WR Rashawn Scott, WR Malcom Lewis, WR Herb Waters and running back Duke Johnson during the 2012 campaign. At the end of the season we even saw a TE catch a pass while wearing "The U" on their helmet as TE Clive Walford flashed onto the scene.

Honorable Mention as coaches: Art Kehoe and Terry Richardson.

Comments

[longtimecanefan]

oneski......

[CaneRock]

So what happens to Collins's friend, if Collins doesn't sign with FSU...

[86Cane]

To be fair, it's ALL opinion, mine and others who comment about recruiting. There are some facts thrown in there, but REALLY only the player, parents and coaches KNOW. I base these on what I read and what the players tells people (friends, family, "insiders", reporters, etc)

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 04, 2012 at 10:27 AM

There IT is right there.

[Ohio_Cane]

Anyone have a list of players that red shirted this year?

[Caneitis]

I do disagree with anyone saying Bryant is shaky tho. I think he ends up a. Cane.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 04, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Well, I absolutely hope you're right because he's a must get. We need BIG help on the defensive line. If we don't get him we better have somebody that's just as good, or close, lined up.

Also I read somewhere that Jacoby Briscoe, who was talked up when we signed him, is not living up to even modest expectations. Don't know if anyone has heard, but damn, we need every big body we can get and pray that Porter doesn't declare for the draft.

[Ohio_Cane]

"Offense: QB tephen Morris."

Need an "S" on Stephen there, 86. Just FYI

[LB]

There ya go, 86! Nice article, and I completely agree with you.

Thanks for the additional info, Ohio.

So folks, which recruits are you most excited about?

For me on offense, it's Olsen, AJL, and Lewis. On defense, it's Burns and Thomas.

I'm digging the direction the secondary is going. There are some dangerous cats out there. Sheesh.

It's a shame to hear about Eddie Johnson. Dude can flat out play, but it takes more than that to be a Cane. I hope he stays. Maybe Ray Lewis can chat with him?

About the mistake in the article, I like it. It sounds like "Cue-bethen Morris," which has a weird Victorian feel to it. Dude flat out chucked the pig. Fisch can sure coach.

[The Dude]

Hey SOUP, can we get an honorable mention for Malcolm Lewis? That kid was playing his guts out until his injury.

[LB]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2QwKqd61Is&list=UU1rRVzXbwPpsIQ1hZ1y8FdA&index=1&feature=plcp

Read between the lines. The interesting part is at 1:50.

[Ohio_Cane]

Newest recruiting info I've found:

RB Alex Collins: Coaches going hard after him. All hands on deck, even. Got an in-home a few days ago from Fisch and Richardson. FSU still the team to beat.

WR AJL: Not qualified yet, and has 1 chance to take his ACT before January, so Coley will be targeted heavily. Would need to do another semester in Prep school if he can't get the ACT where it needs to be. Worst case scenario = possibly Jordan Cunningham back to the top of the list, but Stanford looks like the favorite for him.

TE Beau Sandland: His visit last week did UM some real good with him. Definitely have a chance with him now.

DT Bostwick: Could have grades problems... *sigh* If he doesn't want to go Prep like AJL, we'll lose him.

LB Matthew Thomas: Canes are the team to beat. No more USF talk with Holtz being fired. Stoops leaving FSU hurt them with Thomas too. Looking good.

LB Jermaine Grace: Might make his announcment within the week instead of at the allstar game. He can't wait to throw up the []_[]

LB Devante Bond: Expect him to commit this weekend when he visits.

Burns and Carter: Told people again that they're coming to Miami

[86Cane]

Need an "S" on Stephen there, 86. Just FYI

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 04, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Thank U buddy, I fixed it.

The Dude...Yes, I though about WR Malcolm Lewis too but didn't list him because he missed so much time. He was well on his way to becoming a Freshman Legend until that horrific injury. Let's hope he recovers quickly.

[Hassan]

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1795026/lavon-hooks

Hooks DT

[herbieibis]

What did E.J. do to get suspended?

Briscoe,
D. Jones
Gadbois
Isadora
Blue
Hope
Doretch
One more WR, can't think of his name
these are all I can think of that R.S.

[Ohio_Cane]

Also, OL Hunter Knighton looking more likely than OL Denver Kirkland right now. Could get both, though.

[Hassan]

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/534173/benjamin-bradley

No one commented on this dude, he visits this week.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/310949/peyton-barber

We are recruiting in ATL this week, 2nd visit to this dude in a week.

[86Cane]

Legends of the Fall 2012 fan selections:

Offense: Stephen Morris
Defense: Curtis Porter
Frosh: Tracy Howard
Coach: Michael Barrow

Posted by: CoCane | August 06, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Offense: Mike James
Defense: Denzel Perryman
Freshmen of the year: Duke Johnson
Coach of the year: Kehoe

Posted by: elliott | August 07, 2012 at 02:00 AM

Offense: Allen Hurns
Defense: Ladarius Gunter
Freshman: Duke Johnson
Position Coach: Paul Williams

Posted by: Seoul Cane | August 07, 2012 at 08:09 AM

Offense: Phillip Dorsett
Defense: Chickillo
Freshman: Tracy Howard
Coach: Swasey

Posted by: Keoki | August 07, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Offense: Dorsett
Defense: Telemaque/Cookie
Rookie: TH3
Coach: DeNo

Posted by: RCCF | August 07, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Offense: Hurns
Defense: Chick
Freshman: The Duke
Coach: Denoff...

Posted by: OCALACANE | August 07, 2012 at 01:32 PM

Offense: Rashawn Scott
Defense: Denzel Perryman
Freshman: Tracy Howard
Coach: Fisch

Posted by: Felipe | August 07, 2012 at 03:34 PM

I've given this some thought, so here goes on my LOF picks
Offense: Scott (tough to pass on Hurns, though)
Defense: Gunter (just barely over Smith)
Freshmen: Howard (almost picked him twice)
Coach: Franklin

Posted by: j.w. | August 07, 2012 at 03:38 PM

Offense - Mike James
Defense - Chickillo
Freshman - Tracy Howard
Coach - Kehoe

Posted by: SwagGirl | August 07, 2012 at 03:56 PM

1.Offense - Phillip Dorsett

2.Defense - Thomas Finnie

3.Freshman - Tracy Howard

4.Coach - Carroll

Posted by: CaneFan47 | August 07, 2012 at 06:47 PM

Offense- Dorsett
Defense- Green
Freshman- E Johnson
Coach- Fisch

Posted by: 3G Cane | August 07, 2012 at 07:46 PM

[86Cane]

Legends of the Fall fan selections (Part 2):

Popz:

O: WR Dorsett
D: DE Green
F: S Bush
C: Kehoe

Ashley:

O: TE Wolford
D: DE Chickillo
F: DT Hamilton
C: OC Fisch

Streets:

O: OL Bunch
D: DT Pierre
F: DE McCord
C: Swasey

Offense: Mike James
Defense: Denzel Perryman
Freshman: Tracy Howard
Coach: SP Teams (Brennan Carroll)?

Posted by: Dee52 | August 07, 2012 at 10:21 PM

O: Lockhart Jr
D: Gaines
F Lockhart Jr
C Eisenstein

Posted by: solarcane | August 07, 2012 at 10:38 PM

Offense: M James - They will need a running game to keep the O on the field and this time good guys finish first.

Defense: A Chickillo - Pressure on the QB will be needed to take the pressure off the young secondary. Plus, he brings it every play.

Freshman: D Bush - Some guys just have "it".

Coach: WR Coach G McDonald - He will need to work some magic as he will have to pull a receiver out of his hat since depth is not at all in his favor. Plus, with a new QB, new weapons will be needed so he has targets to throw to.

Posted by: pre83 | August 08, 2012 at 12:46 AM

Offence ...Brandon Linder
Defence....Eddie Johnson
Freshman...Jacob Briscoe
Coach......OC Jed Fisch
Go Canes
Fran

Posted by: Fran | August 08, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Offense: Morris
Defense: Perryman
Freshman: Duke
Coach: Fisch

Posted by: Clwtrdan | August 08, 2012 at 01:01 PM

Offense - Eduardo Clements
Defense - Jimmy Gaines
Freshman - Tracey Howard
Coach - Mark D'Onofrio

Posted by: Chi Mia 'Cane '98 | August 08, 2012 at 03:12 PM

Offense: Dallas Crawford
Defense: Gionni Paul
Freshman: Tyriq McCord
Coach: Mike Barrow

Posted by: 86Cane | August 08, 2012 at 05:09 PM

Offense: Stephen Morris
Defense: Curtis Porter
Freshman: Jelani Hamilton
Coach: Kehoe

Posted by: NativeCane | August 08, 2012 at 06:31 PM

[86Cane]

LOF 2012 fan picks (Part 3):

1. Offense: Mike James, Defense: Denzel Perryman
2. Freshmen: Ereck Flowers
3. Coach: Terry Richardson
Posted by: LB | August 06, 2012 at 09:37 AM

Offense - Duke Johnson\
Defense - TRACY HOWARD!!
Freshman - Uhh, can I pick both of those ^^? If not, TRACY HOWARD!!
Assistant Coach - Mark D'onofrio
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 06, 2012 at 09:38 AM

Offense: Allen Hurns
Defense: The Plug
Freshman: Tracy Howard
Coach: Art Kehoe
Posted by: The Dude | August 06, 2012 at 09:40 AM

Duke Johnson/Anthony Chickillo.
Duke Johnson (duh).
Art Kehoe.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 06, 2012 at 09:42 AM
O-CLEVELAND,D-CHICK
Posted by: canezilla | August 06, 2012 at 10:09 AM

LOF-O Morris
LOF-D Perryman
Freshman Impact Duke
Coach- Fisch we develops Morris
Posted by: Hassan | August 06, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Stephen Morris - Offense
Denzel Perryman - Defense
Phillip Dorsett - Special Teams
Coach (By OGV's requese LOL)- Jethro "I'm not Jed Clampett's son in law" Franklin
Posted by: CaneRock | August 06, 2012 at 10:20 AM

Offense - James
Defense - Perryman
Freshman - Duke.
Posted by: longtimecanefan | August 06, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Offense: Linder
Defense: Telemaque
Freshman: GRAY CROW!!!!!!!!
Coach: Kehoe
Posted by: tjl3909 | August 06, 2012 at 10:31 AM

1. Off: P. Dorsett Def: B. McGee
2. Freshman Impact: D. Johnson
3. Coach: P. Williams (Wanted to go with G. McDonald b/c I think he is going to get the WR's in line, BUT with this pick that means I am right about McGee AND that our DB's are NASTY and we win 10 games but get a bowl ban)
Posted by: Da U N Houston | August 06, 2012 at 10:32 AM

phillip dorsett/denzel perryman
robert lockhart
fisch
Posted by: cane561 | August 06, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Offense - Allen Hurns
Defense - Ladarius Gunter
Rookie - Jacoby Briscoe
Coach - coach D'Onofrio
Posted by: BigTimeCane | August 06, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Offense: Mike James
Defense: Denzel Perryman
Freshmen: Robert Lockhart
Coach: Mark D'Onofrio
Posted by: SuperCane1 | August 06, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Offense: Morris
Defense: Smith
Fresh: Duke
Coach: Kehoe
Posted by: coldcane | August 06, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Offense:Cleveland
Defense:Porter
Freshman: Duke
Coach: Williams
This is a lock.....just everybody copy my post and you will look like the smartest cane fan alive.....WOOOOOOO!!! lol or the dumbest guess we will all find out.
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | August 06, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Morris - has the arm and most other tangibles, the game should have slowed down for him by now
Smith - showed flashes last year but was out of shape, U-tuff should have him ready for this year
DUKE - it was between him and TRACY but I chose him because its easier for a true freshman RB to make an instant impact than a true freshman CB
KEHOE - if our offense hums it begins and ends with the OL
Posted by: coldcane | August 06, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Offense - Morris
Defense - Perryman
Freshman - Duke
Coach - DeNo
Posted by: herbieibis | August 06, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Offense: Mike James
Defense: Denzel Perryman
Freshmen of the Year: Duke Johnson
Coach of the Year: Kehoe
Posted by: elliott | August 06, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Offense: Hurns
Defense: Perryman
Freshman: Duke
Coach: Fisch
Posted by: 706cane | August 06, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Offense: Phillip Dorsett
Defense: Vaughn Telemaque
Freshman of the Year: Robert Lockhart
Coach of the Year: Jethro Franklin
This team will be so much better even from a physical side you can see in the videos that they are much improved. I cant wait !! k
Posted by: Laquinton | August 06, 2012 at 01:21 PM

offense - Morris
defense - Perryman
"Freshman Impact Player of the Year" - Duke Johnson
"Coach of the Year" - Fisch
Posted by: WindyCane-Forecast1 | August 06, 2012 at 02:23 PM

Offense:Phillip Dorsett
Defense:Eddie Johnson
Freshman:Tracy Howard
Coach:Jedd Fisch
Posted by: myndraize | August 06, 2012 at 03:12 PM

Offense:Stephen Morris
Defense:Ladarius Gunter
Freshman:Duke Johnson
Coach:Jedd Fisch
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | August 06, 2012 at 03:19 PM

Offense - Smiley James
Defense - Chick
Freshman - Duke
Coach - Fisch
I almost hesitated to do this since every time I did this in the past it so backfired. Better mojo this season!
Posted by: CGNC | August 06, 2012 at 03:21 PM

Offense: Clevland
Defense: Perryman
Freshamn: Duke Johnson
Coach: Barrow
Posted by: sleazavitch | August 06, 2012 at 03:22 PM

Def. Anthony Chickillo
Off. Stephen Morris
Freshman: Tracy Howard
Coach: Andreu Swasey
Posted by: IraqiCane | August 06, 2012 at 04:08 PM

DEF: Perryman
Off: Morris
Freshman: Robert Lockhart Jr.
Coach :McDonald
Posted by: Miami knights | August 06, 2012 at 04:33 PM

Offense: Duke Johnson
Defense: Eddie Johnson
Frosh: Duke Johnson
Coach: Jedd Fisch
Posted by: roachcane77 | August 06, 2012 at 05:30 PM

Offense: Morris
Defense: Perryman
Frosh: Duke
Coach: Fisch
Posted by: canealum1984 | August 06, 2012 at 05:41 PM

offense: Allen Hurns
Defense: Shayon Green
Freshman: Rafeal Kirby
Coach: Jethro "Bodine" Franklin
Posted by: GURU | August 06, 2012 at 05:49 PM

Offense: Waka Floka, oops I mean Big Trel
Defense: Kacy Rodgers II
Frosh: President Bush
Coach: McDonald
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | August 06, 2012 at 05:44 PM

Offense: Mike James
Defense: Denzel Perryman
Frosh: Ereck Flowers
Coach: Terry Richardson
Posted by: LB | August 06, 2012 at 06:13 PM

[Ohio_Cane]

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/310949/peyton-barber

We are recruiting in ATL this week, 2nd visit to this dude in a week.

Posted by: Hassan | December 04, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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He's committed to Ole Miss, but if we can't get Collins, I like him.

[RayChanCaneFan]

1. myLOF picks were off lol mustve been hangn with BobMarley lol..2. Sure NoD stinks but whether U like it or not these kids were clueless and can only get better3. Stop worrying RayLewis is sideline bound next season per he said himself once lil Ray plays for theU his allegiance is in being a supportive Dad..4. Most Importantly WE ARE COASTAL CO CHAMPS MEANING WE HAD A WINNING SEASON SO SHUT UP..sheesh some of U really remind me of the fan in MajorLeague with the rallycap...Dont be tht bum sayn told U so whn winning kicks back in bcuz duely note 12% knows who all the Debbie n Daniel Downers are and all the Fairweather fans "trouble dont last always"....Prayers to VACane....and lastly any real scoop on EJ?

[herbieibis]

Ohio,

Good info on the recruits. I keep up with it like a religion. It's well and good the guys we are going to get but I still am shaking in my boots about our tackle situation. I'm not sold on Bryant and If Bostwick can't get in because of grades, then really all that's left is Juccos Phillips, Bradley & Hooks. Bradley is verballed I believe to the Vols but it depends on who they get as coach, if he stays committed.

[Hassan]

He's committed to Ole Miss, but if we can't get Collins, I like him.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 04, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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Miami>Ole Miss

Did you like the DT? he is the teammate of Johnson. I like him more

[Ohio_Cane]

Did you like the DT? he is the teammate of Johnson. I like him more

Posted by: Hassan | December 04, 2012 at 01:16 PM
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I do like Bradley. Read about him a week or so ago, just wasn't going to bring him up unless something bigger happened.

[CoCane]

I'm still hearing that Collins is a cane. (Shruggs) We'll see...

[86Cane]

Here is what I can tell U about the EJ#44 situation according to sources:

He is in serious conflict with DENO and secondarily AL due to what he feels was an unfair suspension. He feels that he was disrepected or not treated fairly by the coaches. He feels other players did a lot worse than he did and got less punishment.

IMHO he needs to get over it and move on. Transfers rarely work out or solve the problem.

[pbcfrcane13]

Wow did I really pick Cleveland holly crap slapping my head! Porter would have been if he could stay health!!

[CoCane]

From what I hear playing right away, at home & he grew up a cane fan is too much to give up for Collins. But... It ain't his teammate committing to FSU that has him undecided. It's the NCAA situation & MAYBE $

[CoCane]

I still think Collins stays home as long as the NCAA doesn't fukk us

[Ohio_Cane]

CoCane, I hope you're right.

I've heard it both ways. I've heard we backed off Derrick Green because we're confident Collins will be at UM, but then I've also heard Collins is too scared of the NCAA to commit.

RE: Derrick Green - Coaches had a couple in-home visits set up then they didn't happen because of a "mix up of dates". This staff doesn't mix up dates. They cancelled them quietly. Meaning they don't think they need Green, or found something they don't want to be a part of.

[Tonycane]

Hassan, Ohio....thanks for all of the updates. If al can pull most of this off facing the headwind of the NCAA uncertainty, just think of how he'll recruit once we have a clean slate!

[Hassan]

we just offered a Juco Punter, he is an Aussie plays at city college at San francisco. He is a big dude who can punt with either foot. I personally like the Kid from Miami Central, me and Soup raved about that kid last year at the HS Championships, he boots from 50 yards regularly and is committed to USF

[86Cane]

U know Gionni Paul had a pretty good season also. Maybe better than Perryman?

[86Cane]

The Kid from Miami Central, me and Soup raved about that kid last year at the HS Championships, he boots from 50 yards regularly and is committed to USF.

Posted by: Hassan | December 04, 2012 at 01:50 PM

There is another kid from the 305 who went to Krop HS and made something like 21 of 22 FGs and all of his extra points this season.

[Ohio_Cane]

I thought I remembered Al saying they'd be looking at walk-ons for kickers this year because there's no room for a scholarship one?

[86Cane]

Hassan...here U go the kid from Central:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6530975

[Hassan]

we will be Lavon Hooks last visit and the ONLY visit where he is bring his family, actually his entire family.
"My mother, father, two younger sisters, little brother and my cousin are coming with me," Hooks said.

He will announce within a couple days of his visit this weekend. I expect him to commit this weekend.

[86Cane]

Here U go ALL kickers according to Scout:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=20&yr=2013

[Hassan]

I thought I remembered Al saying they'd be looking at walk-ons for kickers this year because there's no room for a scholarship one?

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 04, 2012 at 01:55 PM
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He did but we are expecting a couple losses (Hint) this opening up a scholly

[Ohio_Cane]

He will announce within a couple days of his visit this weekend. I expect him to commit this weekend.

Posted by: Hassan | December 04, 2012 at 01:58 PM
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Agree 100%

[laquinton]

Hassan breast me to it. But Miami stands a great chance with him. This young man is a beast and his D line coach was coached by Jethro. 6'4 295. Size and strength. A must get imo

[86Cane]

All punters according to Scout. Note: There are THREE from Australia in the top 7!

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=36&yr=2013

[86Cane]

Interesting, this punter has an offer from UM:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6673889

[Ohio_Cane]

Pete Ariz - FSU is expected to have in-home visits with Keith Bryant and Alex Collins this week

[86Cane]

Interesting name for a kicker:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6408156

[Hassan]

Hey spacers, what flavor Kool-Aid are ya'll sippin on? I have a lifetime supply of Orange & Green over here if you want some!!

[Ohio_Cane]

Texans WR Andre Johnson spent over $19k this morning on toys for children in Child Protective Services. Way to go #80 pic.twitter.com/BeU4b6gO

Just part of the reason I love this guy!

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Ohio

Does Pete ariz have a twitter account??

[Ohio_Cane]

Willie, yep. @P_Ariz3

[herbieibis]

Reading on Scouts where a kid named Michael Paeker has us and ASU as his 2 favs. big saftey 6'4 200 lbs 4* player from Va. I don't know why they would back off Green unless they felt thereis no way he would come or visit. We need a bigger back, Collins oe Green it makes no difference to me just as long as we get one of them. I don't know what would scare Collins off about the NCAA, at worst they give us another year (hope the hell not) and he could redshirt, there got to be something else. Doesn't he have a cous, that goes to FSU. Will have Hooks after this weekend, at leaqst we will have some height. Dude was a WR to begin with. He ought to be agile & mobile!

[The Dude]

The Dude...Yes, I though about WR Malcolm Lewis too but didn't list him because he missed so much time. He was well on his way to becoming a Freshman Legend until that horrific injury. Let's hope he recovers quickly.

Posted by: 86Cane | December 04, 2012 at 12:22 PM

That's why I'm only asking for an honorable mention for the young pup. I feel like he deserves one.

[The Dude]

Lets vote, lol. All bloggers in favor of a Canespace Freshman LOF honorable mention for Malcolm Lewis post Yea!

[Ohio_Cane]

Reading on Scouts where a kid named Michael Paeker has us and ASU as his 2 favs. big saftey 6'4 200 lbs 4* player from Va.

Posted by: herbieibis | December 04, 2012 at 02:15 PM
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Mike Parker is being secretly recruited by someone 86 and I keep in touch with. He is an elite safety in this person's opinion and we'll see what happens and if UM offers him.

[86Cane]

1. Reading on Scouts where a kid named Michael Paeker has us and ASU as his 2 favs. big saftey 6'4 200 lbs 4* player from Va.

2. I don't know why they would back off Green unless they felt thereis no way he would come or visit.

Posted by: herbieibis | December 04, 2012 at 02:15 PM

1. SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh...not so loud. Top secret heat seeking missle of a defender we are hoping to sway to UM.

2. There are a LOT of reasons Miami and Golden backs off a player, trust me on this.

[canezilla]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT OREGON K-ST MATCHUP

[Tonycane]

Austin sports talk station 104.9 the horn reporting FSU to big 12

[The Dude]

Sorry D'Onofrio, but Notre Dame's DC wins the Broyles Award. Go get 'em next year.

[herbieibis]

Ohio,
According to Scouts they have already offered him. I'd skip on Coley to free up another ship to sign a big saftey. It's all about the defense getting love with this class. We are fine at WR, especially if Angelo gets his grades, so weather we get Coley or not, it doesn't matter. We need another elite back, DL & LB, especially MLB. We just plain need help on that side of the ball PERIOD!

[Ohio_Cane]

According to Scouts they have already offered him.

We need another elite back, DL & LB, especially MLB. We just plain need help on that side of the ball PERIOD!

Posted by: herbieibis | December 04, 2012 at 02:43 PM
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They sure have. My bad. Well, as 86 said, SHHHHHHH not so loud! Lol

Completely agree with that.

We may need all the offensive weapons we can squeeze in there, so I wouldn't go as far as to say we don't need Coley. Especially if the D doesn't improve by leaps and bounds

[Ohio_Cane]

Austin sports talk station 104.9 the horn reporting FSU to big 12

Posted by: Tonycane | December 04, 2012 at 02:36 PM
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I'd be surprised.

[longtimecanefan]

Big kudo's for 86 posting all the LOF picks. Alot of work, tks for the effort.

and more kudo's for Andre J buying those toys for kids this Christmas. An example of what we need more of for others to follow.

Love the recruiting news, we sure do need some DL, LB, and DB help. Appreciate all the work posting the details.

Sorry to hear about EJ. Needs to focus on where he's going in life pretty quick. A good education at the U, and a chance to play college football (all probably for free) doesn't come easy for many. There's a bunch who wish they had the chance. Maybe someone like Ed Reed, Russell Maryland, Shockey or even a Rudy Ruttiger type needs to spend a few minutes with him and reset his priorities.

[herbieibis]

Just saying we have numbers at WR and can afford to overlook that position for this year in order to shore up the DEfense but you're right we also need all the fire power we can get.
I just don't want us getting anymore 6'1 defensive linemen, not unless we are switching to a 3-4. We have 4 already and they need a step stool to bat a pass down!

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Hassan,

I like the Bradley kid, looks like a beast. What do you think our chances are of getting him??

[86Cane]

"THE BADAZZ OF THIS CLASS IS STANDISH DOBARD THAT BOI IS A BAD MUTHAH."

That is all.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Ohio,

Thanks, I've been trying to find it for the last two days. And thanks for all the work

[herbieibis]

Boo Hoo for EJ. Someone licked the red off his candy. Zero, don't get into trouble and you won't have to compare apples to organges!

[herbieibis]

Sorry EJ, oranges not organges but you get the point.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

So what happens to Collins's friend, if Collins doesn't sign with FSU...

Posted by: CaneRock | December 04, 2012 at 11:13 AM

FSU's sentence starts with this, "See what had happened was __________________"

LOL

[Ohio_Cane]

"THE BADAZZ OF THIS CLASS IS STANDISH DOBARD THAT BOI IS A BAD MUTHAH."

That is all.

Posted by: 86Cane | December 04, 2012 at 03:10 PM
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Fact.

[Ohio_Cane]

Brett Beliema leaves Wisconsin for Arkansas... LOL

[herbieibis]

Just got through glancing at Manny's article, from a couple days ago and man I was feeling pretty good up until I read it and now they mention that maybe another year or 2 tacked on to what we've given up. If it comes down that way, that is complete BS and I know for dam sho, that the NCAA has a hidden agenda when it comes to us. It's bad enough that we've been average for the last several years and if they add 2 more years , we're sunk.

[Ohio_Cane]

Arkansas State coach Gus Malzahn has accepted job at Auburn per a source.

[LB]

I don't know, Herbie. UM has paid dearly already. They gave up 2 bowl games and an ACC title game. Furthermore, they gave up a shot at playing in the Orange Bowl.

As for the NCAA? Their attempt to extort is evidence enough that they aren't on the same planet as the rest of us.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Herb,

I think the herald is just tryna stir things up

[Willie Will in Nashville]

I thinks arkansas made a bad choice

[Ohio_Cane]

I'll say this... Matthew Thomas is a must-get recruit for us already. Priority # 1. That said, if EJ leaves Thomas becomes more than a must-get. It'll be a disaster if EJ leaves and Thomas goes elsewhere.

That said, I do think Thomas will be signing with our Canes.

[herbieibis]

Why even run that dam story again. Everyone knows we have our throats in the hangman's noose. Unless they (Manny) had more to add to the story, why even run it. We get the fact that Nevin was a rogue and he coughed up cabbage, hookers, yacht rides and club pleasures to the dudes. What's the statue of limitations? The NCAA & us aren't exactly bedside bros. They'd give us another year just for the principle of the matter. Yes, we have paid dearly and what MAY get us over the hump of not getting another year is the fact that we coughed up the ACC Ship and a possible Orange Bowl berth.

[CaneRock]

RE: Derrick Green - Coaches had a couple in-home visits set up then they didn't happen because of a "mix up of dates". This staff doesn't mix up dates. They cancelled them quietly. Meaning they don't think they need Green, or found something they don't want to be a part of.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 04, 2012 at 01:45 PM

Yeah, I don't know about that Green kid, His personality just doesn't seem to be a fit with us. Like I said earlier, I got a hunch we land Collins...

[CaneRock]

And listening to how Collins talks, the way He runs, and His build, the boy reminds me of Ricky Williams. Hopefully He doesn't piss the whole island of Jamaica in a cup like Ricky did. Yeah mon, me feelin' irie mon, erb is the ealin' of the nation mon...

[longtimecanefan]

I would tell our D recruits that every position is open at this point. For new freshman on up no starting spot is a given. Gvien the way we performed this past season we need the best we have on the field, and if it's a new player so be it. I'l take 11 new players instead of 11 returning juniors if they are better than we have now.

In the words of Russell Maryland years back, you tell recruits to come to Miami to play for the national championship. Anything else is second. Shockey ate dirt when he lost. This is the mindset we need in our new players to get back to the days of the 80's.

[Drop the Herald and Manny]

"coughed up cabbage, hookers, yacht rides and club pleasures to the dudes."
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None of this is proven or provable, especially the hookers part. Remember the abortion bs? Bogus and unprovable. How the hell can you even say a cane was the father, even if she existed, she's a hooker, she's been with hundreds of guys. Remember, players already served suspensions last year for what was already admitted to.

As far as Manny, he just repackaged and repeated information for the sake of sensationalism and page hits. He has proven himself to be an unethical journalist and a hack, writing and doing anything to advance his career. He's a complete fraud.

Read this intelligent and point by point rebuttal to his article which proves what a fraud the article was.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=13&f=2927&t=10780645

Manny and Nevin belong together, they're two frauds.

[Ohio_Cane]

I know he's a 2014 kid, but check this guy out. Sick skills. 6'3, 220 DE/OLB

Michael Smith - MNW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UlNKX7eAtqI#!

[wartown canes]

Off topic but the Temple job just opened up. Maybe Dno reconsiders and takes off, if they still want him.

[j.w.]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/pete_thamel/12/04/boston-college-steve-addazio/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a2&eref=sihp
If they coose to offer D'Onofrio again,this could be the answer to OGV's dreams, lol!

[j.w.]

Sorry, wartown, should have hit refresh before I posted that.

[86Cane]

In what began with 16 is now down to four. Sebastian the Ibis, the beloved mascot of the University of Miami Hurricanes, has advanced to the semifinals of the 2012 Capital One Mascot Challenge.

After defeating Delaware's YouDee in the quarterfinals, Sebastian will now face the Raider Red of Texas Tech in the semifinals and will look to avenge one of his only three losses during the 13-week campaign.

During the regular season, Sebastian defeated Nevada (Wolfie Jr.), Missouri (Truman), Delaware (YouDee), NC State (Ms Wuf), Arizona (Wilma Wildcat), Wisconsin (Bucky), LSU (Mike the Tiger), Maryland (Testudo) and Rutgers (Scarlet Knight).

Fans can vote at www.CapitalOneBowl.com, on Facebook and on Twitter using the hashtag #CapitalOneSebastian.

All voting information appears at www.CapitalOneBowl.com. Voting is unlimited.

The Capital One National Mascot of the Year will be announced Jan. 1, 2013, at the Capital One Bowl and will be awarded a $20,000 scholarship to help fund its school’s mascot program. Each of the 2012 Capital One All-America team members will also receive $5,000 for their university mascot program.

Be sure to follow Sebastian the Ibis on Twitter, @UM_Sebastian.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

^^^^^

I voted like 30 times yesterday

[86Cane]

Willie...got your email and responded. Keep it on the lo lo, wink, wink.

[roachcane77]

"Hopefully He doesn't piss the whole island of Jamaica in a cup like Ricky did."
Posted by: CaneRock | December 04, 2012 at 04:14 PM

LMFAO! Post of the day CaneRock!

And I vote "Yea" for Malcolm Lewis LOF HM.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

86, lol. I got it and responded. Thanks

[tjl3909]

Isn't Wisconsin a finalist for Collins?-now the coach is leaving. I also saw FSU is trying to get a medical hardship for Chris Thompson the #1 running back who tore his ACL in the Miami game. So why wouldn't he want to come here with the best opportunity for PT

[Hassan]

Hassan,

I like the Bradley kid, looks like a beast. What do you think our chances are of getting him??

Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | December 04, 2012 at 03:08 PM
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I think pretty good, he is Toby Johnsonn the 5 star DT Teammate but Johnson rescheduled his visit. This kid plays like an old Cane

[Pbcfrcane13]

So how do convince the temple people that noD I mean dno is the man! Start hitting up the blogs! Start emailing the boosters Dno to Temple!

[solarcane]

LOF

O Lays potato chip girl
D Ruffles potato chip girl
rookie T-Mobile girl

[2002nemo]

HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS?

College football report card: Handing out regular season grades
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/12/04/fbs-grades-2012-regular-season/1745431/

Miami (Fla.) 7-5 B+

A PRETTY GOOD GRADE FOR THE U
B+ means: "Strong. Maybe a little disppointing".

Incidentally, FSU get a B+ too.

[Hassan]

Coach D to Temple!!!!! Whooo hoooo

Ray Lewis to Miami Whoo HOoo

[The Dude]

Hell yeah!!! Temple please take D'Onofrio!!!

[Panamacitycane]

Hey temple you want to win??? HIRE D'onofrio!!!!!! what a great hire that would be for them!!! i may be wrong but if they were to "steal" him from Miami they would win a national title...... so go ahead Temple do it.

[Brevardcane]

I'm sure Al would replace him with Al Groh LOL

[86Cane]

LOF

O Lays potato chip girl
D Ruffles potato chip girl
Rookie T-Mobile girl

Posted by: solarcane | December 04, 2012 at 07:01 PM

Dude, trust me, if U went to game with us U would meet them all and rate them ALL way higher. But I'm jus sayin...

[86Cane]

O: Lockhart Jr
D: Gaines
F Lockhart Jr
C Eisenstein

Posted by: solarcane | August 07, 2012 at 10:38 PM

LMAO! Really? REALLY???