Legends Of The Fall: Part Deux

So you thought this was going to be easy, didn't you?  Come on, just admit it. 

Way back in early August before the 2012 college football season started you sat there behind your computer in your orange and green man cave and thought to yourself that picking the best players that were going to have the best season for the Miami Hurricanes this year was going to be easy.

Well not so fast my friend! We officially had 108 fan entries into out little Legends of the Fall contest here at Canespace including several from some of the most well known and respected names in the UM media pool. Each and every one of them probably thought to themselves, or like blogger pbcfr13 claimed out loud, "My selections are solid, I've got this contest nailed!"

Well, guess what? Not a single entry nailed all four selections for the offensive, defensive and freshman players and the assistant coach who would make the biggest impact on the Miami Hurricanes' 2012 season and become a Legend of the Fall.

However, we did have some fans that came very close to the ultimate goal and narrowly missed getting all four correct. Those who had three selections correct and therefore have been declared winners of the 2012 Canespace Legends of the Fall contest are:

• ClwtrDan
• Hassan
• WindyCane
• CaneAlum84
• MontrealCane

All of the bloggers listed above had at least three selections exactly right and not surprisingly all of them chose offensive player QB Stephen Morris, Freshman RB Duke Johnson and coach Jedd Fisch. In addition most of these bloggers also had one of the honorable mention players or coaches as well.

Congratulations to all of these winners who will receive some Canespace gear or other branded products (coffee, mugs, etc.) in the coming weeks!

There were also several bloggers with two correct selections and an honorable mention selection as well. Those bloggers for the record were:

• CanesGirlNC
• RoachCane
• ColdCane
• HerbieIbis
• 706Cane
• Da U N Houston

We are sorry to inform you that according to Canespace LOF contest rules: "U get nothing!"  But we highly recommend that you all try again next year. After all what do you have to lose?

Comments

[raizecane]

First??????

[Ohio_Cane]

Deon Bush

[Ohio_Cane]

Tracy Howard!

Had to ^^

Ohio...so U think Bryant is just pulling the ol switcheroo?

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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IMO, yes. I could be wrong, obviously.

[Caneitis]

Here you go Ohio:

“@KLV760: Atlantic DT Keith Bryant milking recruiting process. "De-committed" from #Canes, said #FSU #1, but wore #Miami hat to Groza's last night.”

.

[usagainsttheworld]

mario cristobal out at fiu??? say what?!!!!

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Have you ever been to a 3* hotel that was better than most 5*'s plus a better deal??????

That is all

Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | December 05, 2012 at 01:05 PM

[usagainsttheworld]

can cristobal coach defense? just askin?

[Willie Will in Nashville]

Ohio,

You don't have to keep explaining yourself, some people just don't get it but I understand what you meant

[Ohio_Cane]

Here you go Ohio:

“@KLV760: Atlantic DT Keith Bryant milking recruiting process. "De-committed" from #Canes, said #FSU #1, but wore #Miami hat to Groza's last night.”

Posted by: Caneitis | December 05, 2012 at 01:03 PM
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Shocking. He's one of those guys. Loves the attention.

[Ohio_Cane]

Charlie Strong now front-runner for Tennessee job.

[86Cane]

can cristobal coach defense? just askin?

Posted by: usagainsttheworld | December 05, 2012 at 01:15 PM

NEGATIVE. But thanks for playing! LOL

[86Cane]

Ohio...just like Butch Davis is being advertised as the front runner for the FIU job. If Davis was seriously going to take the FIU job why would he not go to Arkansas (rumor is that he was offered), Tennessee (where SEC cheating in recruiting is allowed) or even at USF (right there in Tampa) before going to FIU?

How about this: Butch Davis takes USF job and hires Mario as his OC?

[Felipe]

I don't want to use hyperbole but firing Cristobal may be the dumbest coach firing in my lifetime.

But if you factor in stupid hires following stupid fires, then Marty Schott & Norv Turner take the prize in SD

[Caneitis]

Ohio

This is the last I'm saying on it. PapaCane does a good job reading the internets and collecting info, but I agree with the following tweet:

“@TallyBoy73: @ByPapaCane @chicagocane He may go to Miami but why don't u admit that ur guessing and have no inside info at all. His mom LOVES FSU. Fact.”

Even though this was written by a nole, it's been established (at least by those that should know) that his mom is a big time nole. Now Tracy's mom used to be a gator, so anything could happen, but if he goes to FSU, it should come as no surprise. PapaCane is just guessing, he has zero basis to actually know which way this kid will go.

[Ohio_Cane]

PapaCane is just guessing, he has zero basis to actually know which way this kid will go.

Posted by: Caneitis | December 05, 2012 at 01:52 PM
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How many times do I have to say it? I didn't get my info from Papa Cane.

PS - WE'RE ALL GUESSING. ALL OF US. Papa Cane, Pete Ariz, me, etc. It's ALL opinion with minor facts about their life thrown in.

[LB]

I haven't heard this much drama since Bryce Brown. Sheesh.

[Caneitis]

How many times do I have to say it? I didn't get my info from Papa Cane.

PS - WE'RE ALL GUESSING. ALL OF US. Papa Cane, Pete Ariz, me, etc. It's ALL opinion with minor facts about their life thrown in.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2012 at 02:03 PM

I agree. I was just using him as an example, that's all. You're right. We are all guessing. Nobody knows. Maybe Bryant told Golden on the down low that he's still going to miami or maybe he himself doesn't know. Teenagers are notoriously fickle. End of story. Out.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

86, on the article

That's some bull lol. I would have gotten all 4 right if I was just picking the best, that's cheating. Next year I'll just pick the best players like they did and win easy

[Willie Will in Nashville]

^^^^

I won under the original rules

[Ohio_Cane]

Teenagers are notoriously fickle. End of story. Out.

Posted by: Caneitis | December 05, 2012 at 02:11 PM
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Agreed.

I'm guessing he ends up a Cane. We'll see. General consensus right now is that I'm wrong. I'm ok with that.

[CGNC]

LOL Gotta love a contest where you don't win anything!

GO CANES

[CGNC]

Teenagers are notoriously fickle. End of story. Out.

Posted by: Caneitis | December 05, 2012 at 02:11 PM

Truer words never spoken

[Hassan]

I like Bryant's talent not his drama. I will just as soon pass on him because there are tons of talented kids out there, at DT I honestly think it is WAY more about effort then it is about talent.

[86Cane]

I won under the original rules

Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | December 05, 2012 at 02:14 PM

I purposefully made it so U and CGNC can't win.

Just read your emails a shush yo mouf! LOL

[Al]

How about we hire a real DC. We are not going to do a good job recruiting. Kids are not stupid. Nobody wants to play for D'No.

[86Cane]

I honestly think it is WAY more about effort then it is about talent.

Posted by: Hassan | December 05, 2012 at 02:25 PM

That's what she said.

[Ohio_Cane]

I like Bryant's talent not his drama.

Posted by: Hassan | December 05, 2012 at 02:25 PM
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Agreed 100%.

Honestly, if he keeps this up, I'll hope and pray I'm wrong about him being a Cane, because I wouldn't want players like that on this team.

Herb Waters scared me enough last year, but seemed to slow down some once he got on campus.

[86Cane]

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

How U gonna say U won with those picks?

#77 was supposed to start and be All-ACC.

Rodgers did nada and was benched several times.

Bush was ONE U got right as the Freshman.

McDonald was not even one of the three coaches selected.

[herbieibis]

I have to admit it, i picked DENO as coach but I wasn't talking about this year I was talking about the Fall of 2013,Ha! After all we deserve a second chance.

[86Cane]

To make it more interesting for the LOF next year the following players/coaches will be ineligible:

Stephen Morris
Duke Johnson
Jedd Fisch

What about on defense? Should they all be eligible?

[usagainsttheworld]

How about this: Butch Davis takes USF job and hires Mario as his OC?

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 01:29 PM

me no likey!!!

[usagainsttheworld]

Offense: Waka Floka, oops I mean Big Trel

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 02:34 PM

hilarious!

[usagainsttheworld]

Dear Coach Golden,

Please make sure all the players see this incredible feature on Ray Lewis. The best ever on the field and off the field.
Ray Lewis "A football life":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M62iU4hWV_g

Ray Lewis among the coaching staff at the U within 2 years would be awesome.

Posted by: Montreal-Cane | December 04, 2012 at 11:12 PM

saw this from two blobs ago. didn't make it through 10 minutes-- brought tears to my eyes. that man is incredible!!

[Ohio_Cane]

Jon Bastian - #MiamiHurricanes TE commitment Jeremy Kerr just text me that he is STILL committed to #Miami and is FIRM.

[Ohio_Cane]

Here's a list of uncommitted kids who we're targeting and have been offered or rumored to have an offer:

Denver Kirkland
OT
6'4
270
5.77

Miami, Rutgers, USF, Florida, USC, Louisville
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Matthew Thomas
OLB
6'4"
210
4.65

Miami, Florida State, Alabama, Auburn
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Jermaine Grace
OLB
6'2''
210
4.5

Miami, FSU, Florida, West Virginia
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Tim Williams
DE
6'4''
225
4.6

Miami, LSU, Alabama, USC
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Jaynard Bostwick
DT
6'4"
275

Miami, Oregon, LSU, Alabama
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Maquedius Bain
DT
6'4"
286

Miami, Florida State, Florida, Alabama
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Deadrin Senat
DT
6'1"
310
4.9

Miami, Florida State
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Alex Collins
RB
5'11"
197

Miami, Florida State, Wisconsin
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Jordan Cunningham
WR
6'3"
175
4.57

Miami, Florida State, Florida, Georgia, Notre Dame

[Ohio_Cane]

^^^ Cunningham should say Stanford also, where he's thought to be headed.

[UMike]

If Bryants mom is such a Nole.. It isnt effecting her son lol.. He commited on e and every pic on his twitter is either throwing up the U or wearif all miami cloths lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Have a long post about a bunch of different prospects, but Typepad keeps blocking it for some reason... Must have a phrase or word that's blocked...

Ummmmm....

[Ohio_Cane]

86, U've got mail.

[Willie Will in Nashville]

How U gonna say U won with those picks?

#77 was supposed to start and be All-ACC.

Rodgers did nada and was benched several times.

Bush was ONE U got right as the Freshman.

McDonald was not even one of the three coaches selected.

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 02:34 PM

ALL MY PICKS WERE SLEEPER PICKS, I didn't pick the best players like I could have, I FOLLOWED THE RULES and got punished for it. Hey are you the NCAA??

#77, went from a Minnesota transfer to starting and one of golden's favorite players

Rogers, you are correct on

Bush, I'm 100% correct

McDonald, look at what Scott, dorsett, hurns, Lewis, waters, DJ, and lockhart brought to the table. Yeah they had some drops but you can lead a horse to water but can't make him drink it. They also had big games. Who can say that the wr's weren't getting open?? And it you can't see all that just look at Davon Johnson, the kid was basically unheard of for four years. Also KT

[Ohio_Cane]

UM staff is evaluating Darius Tice.

Who, U ask? I did too. He's not talked about around Rivals, Scout, etc, but I like him. A LOT.

Here he is: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Darius-Tice-141599

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iImNFSZdyhI

[herbieibis]

Kirkland should have FSU as one of his potential destinations. Small list for us.
Grace & Bostwick for sure we get.
I'd rate Thomas & Kirkland at about even money. Senat 20%, Bain 50%, Williams less than 40% and Collins 40%, Cunningham 20%.
Odds to me and this is my personal opinion, aren't to good for most of those players. If somehow we get Thomas, I think we get Kirkland. Bain, we get only if some of the Juccos don't come through. Cunningham was mentioned alot early but haven't heard to much lately other than I heard Stanford was where he really wanted to go.

[Ohio_Cane]

I have a feeling we're going to get 3 JuCo's this year

[Ohio_Cane]

Cunningham was mentioned alot early but haven't heard to much lately other than I heard Stanford was where he really wanted to go.

Posted by: herbieibis | December 05, 2012 at 04:01 PM
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UM backed off him. He'll end up at Stanford.

[CGNC]

I purposefully made it so U and CGNC can't win.

Just read your emails a shush yo mouf! LOL

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 02:27 PM

LOL! Its ok - WWIN and I will stick together

[86Cane]

Ohio...I heard the Senat was OUT.

Cunningham got a call from UM coaches just last night.

Bain has a shoulder issue but UM is still all over him.

[dg]

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year so please bring the Canes a defensive coordinator for Christmas! Gee Gosh, I promise I want ask for anything else for at least 2 years--not even a Ferrari or a Red Ryder BB gun :-)

[86Cane]

Willie...puff, puff...pass. WhachU smoking ova deya?

Trel was a sleeper? Trel was as much of a sleeper as Mike James was was. If U want a REAL OL sleeper go with Bunch or Flowers or even Linder.

Fisch, Kehoe and Richardson (RBs) were the coaches selected McDonald was NOT.

Me thinks U protesteth too much? U should just hang out with CGNC and chill. Dude U want me to take U off of the email list and add Herbie instead? Don't tempt me, do NOT tempt me! LOL

[Ohio_Cane]

Canes offered P/K Sam Irwin-Hill, according to Jon Bastian.

[Ohio_Cane]

Ohio...I heard the Senat was OUT.

Cunningham got a call from UM coaches just last night.

Bain has a shoulder issue but UM is still all over him.

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 04:36 PM
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1. Wouldn't surprise me

2. Would be surprised if they start going after him again, must mean they lack confidence in Coley.

3. Really? I heard they didn't think he was college-ready enough. Hmmm, something going on.

[86Cane]

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

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

Willie...look at MY picks? U think I just picked the most popular players trying to win? Of course NOT! Be proud that you reached out and embraced some players that didn't get ALL of the votes.

That is the whole idea behind the initial fan SELECTION process not the final player selection process.

[herbieibis]

Please no Senat, we already have 4 dt's listed at 6'1.
Soup, what e-mail list? The Herb's lost.
This recruiting is like watching an entire Nascar race. One minute one guys ahead and then he's in the middle of the pack and then he's back up front. We need a early signing period and this will eliminate a lot of jockying back and forth.

[j.w.]

Butch Davis to FIU made me LMAO. If true, how the mighty have fallen. If not (and I would believe Belichek retires before Davis ever coaches a game at FIU), then what a moronic move by Pete Garcia. Good luck to Mario.

[j.w.]

CGNC: saw Ric Flair is getting divorced from his 4th wife? The local news must be having a ton of fun covering this story.

[2002nemo]

Butch Davis emerges as front-runner for FIU coaching job
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-butch-davis-emerges-as-frontrunner-for-fiu-coaching-job-20121205,0,6294257.story

Is this CRAZY or what?

[Willie Will in Nashville]

86,

LMAO

I'm just saying #77 most people had him off the team, car wreck, deaths in the family. Out of all that how is he not a sleeper?? I'm not talking about talent wise

[Willie Will in Nashville]

CGNC,

Me and you going in on it together next year

[pbcfrcane13]

RUMOR ALERT!

Wiskie wants Cryst from Pitt if not their next target is Al Golden....Again just a rumor alert!!

[laquinton]

^ hahaha.. gtfoh nowwwww

[Panamacitycane]

hey i had morris and fisch lol

[Panamacitycane]

86 i know the way of the world now is for these recruits to make a big deal out of recruiting especially in the social media world. I will try my hardest to keep quiet until NSD. I know that recruits read blogs and all that. Just saying it stinks that is all.

[Mcginns ale house]

How does telmac make honorable mention all acc??

[Ohio_Cane]

How does telmac make honorable mention all acc??

Posted by: Mcginns ale house | December 05, 2012 at 07:38 PM
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Seniority?

[Ohio_Cane]

Jon Bastian - BREAKING: JUCO TE Beau Sandland names top 3: #Nebraska, #ArizonaState and #Miami. He will not be taking #TexasTech visit this weekend.

[pbcfrcane13]

Charlie Strong staying at Lville....good for him and Lville.....Love him as a coach.

[Montreal-Cane]

Making moves! Almost increased 1%! Keep it up! Spread the word to everyone! Vote!

http://Capitalonebowl.com

[Hassan]

Canes offered P/K Sam Irwin-Hill, according to Jon Bastian.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2012 at 04:45 PM

I mentioned this the other day.... Even explained how he punts with either foot and is an Aussie

[LB]

"How does telmac make honorable mention all acc??"

Are you joking? Bush deserves it more than him.

[Montreal-Cane]

By Dieter Kurtenbach
South Florida Sun Sentinel

December 5, 2012

...Davis had a tenure of marginal success and seemingly endless scandal at North Carolina. In his four years at UNC, the team went 28-23, finishing 8-5 each of the last three seasons, though the wins from 2008 and 2009 were later vacated by the school.

Davis was fired in 2011 amid NCAA investigations into academic fraud and agent payouts inside the North Carolina program. North Carolina was sanctioned by the NCAA, but could face more punishment as additional wrongdoings have been uncovered...

[Ohio_Cane]

Pete Ariz - Canes TE commit Standish Dobard is planning to take an official visit in January with DE target Tim Williams. Full update coming shortly

Big deal to get Williams to campus

[Montreal-Cane]

Ohio you are on fire!

[Hassan]

***Non football related moment of the day***

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10488-012-0431-y?

This paper by Yale shows that the vast majority of our Homeless Vets have PTSD. very sad, make sure you reach out to our vets, we have hospitals with vets that get NO visitors.

[Mcginns ale house]

According to sentinel telmac honorable mention all acc

[86Cane]

hey i had morris and fisch lol

Posted by: Panamacitycane | December 05, 2012 at 07:01 PM

Yeah that is true and it is TWO. I should have put U on the list to win NOTHING! LOL

[Hassan]

https://twitter.com/melspiv/status/276512126280024065/photo/1

[86Cane]

Bloggers: Please ignore ALL comments from "Al".

Ohio and OGV please delete any comments that U see from Al. Pure troll.

[Ohio_Cane]

86, U got it.

PS - Dobard: "“I love Miami so much that I don’t see myself at another college. I’ve been a Miami fan since I was young and that’s not just because of the players they used to have. It’s about the coaches that are there now and the players they have and I think I can go in there and play with them. I just love Miami so much and I want to get there and play.”

Think he's 100% or 99%? Lol

[BigWindyCane1]

Its interesting that Butch Davis is considering FIU. Butch is a good coach, and I am sure he will rebuild that program. Still, it cannot compete head-to-head with the Canes so I am not worried. Golden will win the recruiting battles.

I love my Canes.

[Montreal-Cane]

Bloggers: Please ignore ALL comments from "Al".

Ohio and OGV please delete any comments that U see from Al. Pure troll.

Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2012 at 09:48 PM

Good to keep Canespace clean at all time and especially during the peak of recruiting.

[dg]

Not smart but BRILLIANT move on Strong's part!! I don't think he wants to place his family in the type of environment UT presents especially when it gets tough up there.
He probably figures Canes or Noles job will open soon enough..just be patient

[Hassan]

U-School LB Skai Moore: "Just had a great in home visit with coach Randy Shannon.. Great dude #TCU #HornedFrogs"

Coach Shannon was at STA today watching practice, they play Manatee this week

[Ohio_Cane]

@MiramarSports: TWEETING UPDATE: Rant is starting in 13 minutes at 10:20pm. Govern yourselves accordingly.

That's a guy from CaneInsight.com

This should get interesting

[CaneRock]

PS - Dobard: "“I love Miami so much that I don’t see myself at another college. I’ve been a Miami fan since I was young and that’s not just because of the players they used to have. It’s about the coaches that are there now and the players they have and I think I can go in there and play with them. I just love Miami so much and I want to get there and play.”

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2012 at 09:56 PM

Poetic.

[Hassan]

http://www.procanes.com/files/bb3612f8bcf71d81455846c6ccb865be-13910.html

Best two NFL receivers from the U

[Montreal-Cane]

Anyone else hear rumors of a possible burglary involving Thomas Finnie?

Posted by: rumor has it... | December 06, 2012 at 12:40 AM

We don't like rumors here. We like facts!

[Hassan]

Barry Sanders A football life

Does that remind you of anyone?

[panamacitycane]

What was up with some guy was running aroubd campus with a gun or something? I saw some tweets about it but nothing much more then that

[HawaiiCane]

UMiami ENN: ALL CLEAR Gables Campus. The emergency incident has been resolved. Police responded to a theft and two suspects are in custody. Resume all normal campus operations. For more information go to www.miami.edu/prepare.

... this was on the University of MIami Emeregency Network page on FB.

[j.w.]

Not good if true re: Finnie. Hoping it's someone else. Preferably not a student at UM

[Caneitis]

How about not throwing player names out there before anything is clearly established. It's reckless and irresponsible. There is no excuse for this!

[Ohio_Cane]

I'm going under the assumption that the person posting as "rumor has it..." is a troll. If his "rumor" turns out to be true, I'll repost it.

[Ohio_Cane]

CALLING HERBIE... PAGING DOCTOR HERBIE... YOU'RE MESSIAH LIKES THE CANES!!

2014 DT Clark Likes Miami:

2014 DT Khairi Clark (Chaminade-Madonna) is one of the top players in South Florida for his class. The 6’3”, 315-pound lineman spoke about his team’s season.

[Hassan]

The Rumor is Paul and Pierre are also involved. I put out on here the emergency text UM sent out last nite, the suspect had a gun they say.....big time felony if true.

http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21009246372280/police-search-for-suspect-in-um-dorm-burglary/

[Hassan]

Word on the street is Collins Committed to UF.....

I am waiting to get a confirmation

[Caneitis]

Hassan

It's already been established that NO gun was involved. Keep up.

And stop throwing o,Ayer names out. WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU? Did you just go brain dead?

[Caneitis]

And stop throwing player names out.

[Hassan]

And stop throwing o,Ayer names out. WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU? Did you just go brain dead?

Posted by: Caneitis | December 06, 2012 at 09:15 AM
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Last nite the message UM put out was that there was a man on campus with a gun. I am not throwing names out there, that is the word on the street who is involved.

[rumor has it...]

I'm going under the assumption that the person posting as "rumor has it..." is a troll. If his "rumor" turns out to be true, I'll repost it.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 06, 2012 at 08:55 AM

Not a troll, just a concerned Canes fan and season ticket holder. This is the last thing we need.

[Caneitis]

That is throwing names out.

Don't be a numbskull, Hassan. Word on the street isn't always true. What the hell is wrong with you?

This is how screwed up your info is: it was established about ten minutes into the incident that NO gun was involved and that was tweeted out. So that part of your info is already proven wrong.

[Caneitis]

Hey idiot rumor - if there was a criminal incident involving players it's sad, but has absolutely nothing to do with the NCAA.