Last Saturday I found myself traveling down U.S. Highway 27 at a high rate of speed on my way back to Central Florida from the FAU game in Miami when I decided to stop into a place I had passed by many times but had never visited. That place is known as the roadside attraction called "Gatorama".
If you have never had the good fortune of visiting Gatorama then you might not get what it is about simply based on the name. But if you are clear then yes, you guessed it, Gatorama is all about alligators.
We really like their classic saying too: "Fast Hands or No Hands". Nice!
And yes, they happen to sell fresh, frozen, farm-raised gator meat that will be cooked at the Canespace tailgate party for the UM vs UF football game at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday. Tastes like chicken!
On this particular weekend there was a surprisingly huge crowd at the otherwise usually deserted outpost near Fisheating Creek in Palmdale.
It just so happened to be "Gator Hatching Weekend" at Gatorama and the the "gator fans" turned out from far and wide to see the Gators hatch and to hold them in their hands.
That's right, when the Gator hatchlings come out of their shells the good folks at Gatorama allow the local children and tourist kids alike to hold the tiny reptiles in the palms of their little hands. Now, that is a pretty impressive way to spend an afternoon, right?
Then the Gatorama staff bring out the big, adult mature gators for the adults to hold and wrestle if they have the courage to do so. Not many visitors or tourists stepped forward, but I did without hesitation.
And that is when this incredibly unique and dangerous encounter happened:
I took that Gator into submission just like I believe Miami will do to Florida on Saturday. So bring on da Gatahs, we ready, WE READY!
What a Game! GO CANES!
Posted by: chicago cane | September 03, 2013 at 10:25 PM
I WAS LOOKING AT THE MAP TODAY AND SAW GATORAMA . THIS PLACE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. GLAD U MADE IT OUT ALIVE SOUP
Posted by: canezilla | September 03, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Shouldn't have read first
Posted by: Da U N Houston | September 03, 2013 at 10:35 PM
GLAD U MADE IT OUT ALIVE SOUP
Posted by: canezilla | September 03, 2013 at 10:33 PM
U know how we roll!
Posted by: SOUP | September 03, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Canezilla, that middle of nowhere is home for some, lol. Out in the sticks bro. Lots of good football out that way too.
Posted by: The Dude | September 03, 2013 at 11:03 PM
They still have that gator Goliath out there SOUP?
Posted by: The Dude | September 03, 2013 at 11:04 PM
BIG GATOR:
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Second-Largest-Gator-Caught-In-Florida-at-Lake-Talquin-222009941.html
Posted by: SOUP | September 03, 2013 at 11:10 PM
The big catch was just a few inches shy of setting a state record - the largest alligator ever captured in Florida was 14-foot 3 1/2 inches.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/huge-alligator-largest-head-found-florida-caught-killed-article-1.1142973#ixzz2dtFSTxSl
Posted by: SOUP | September 03, 2013 at 11:14 PM
I drive by this place every time on the way there and back for games.
Every. Single. Time.
And have never stopped, but continue to threaten to next time. 'Zilla, it is the middle of nowhere and nowhere is close to it either.
Now I'm stopping on Friday and leaving a half hour earlier to compensate, usually I just stop at John Stretch park instead and walk around for 15 minutes to refresh but this time I'm going in. I swear.
With that, I've got a homemade trailer and a bass boat to register these next two days and so I'm probably not going to have time to post until I hit town Friday afternoon, so like Bob Ross always said, take care of yourself, and each other.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | September 03, 2013 at 11:39 PM
Fish Eating Creek is right down the road for some good fishing. Loads of blue gill and bass. I used to camp there all the time. Go Canes, beat the turds.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 12:35 AM
Top 10!!!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: IraqiCane | September 04, 2013 at 12:54 AM
"Fast Hands or No Hands"
That's what I said!!! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | September 04, 2013 at 01:56 AM
Soup,
You shoulda put yo middle finger on one of dat gators eyes, ala Keoki
Posted by: WWIN | September 04, 2013 at 01:59 AM
Did you pick up Gator meat for your Tailgate?
Posted by: hassan | September 04, 2013 at 04:27 AM
Miami Central vs Booker T. Washington GAME OF THE YEAR LIVE only on SFSN.tv WATCH GAME HERE: http://wp.me/p3LNCb-Ce FridAY AT 7PM #HSFNZone #flhsfb #football.
Posted by: canezilla | September 04, 2013 at 06:58 AM
SNIFFFFFFFFFF!
I LOVE! the smell of Gator and overhyped QBs in Tallahassee!
GOOOOOOOD MORNING! CANESPACE!
Posted by: CaneRock | September 04, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Or...
"I love the smell of fish in the morning..."-
#Sutrel
Posted by: LB | September 04, 2013 at 08:19 AM
LOL cmon LB how you gonna put that.... Classic
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 09:16 AM
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Real estate magnate and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross plans to give $200 million to the University of Michigan for its business school and athletics programs. THERE GOES STADIUM UPGRADES TO SUN LIFE
Posted by: canezilla | September 04, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Gators, beware.
Randy “Duke” Johnson’s favorite person in the world, his mother, asked him for a special favor just before the season started.
“I said, ‘Mama doesn’t want to put extra pressure on you,’ ” Cassandra Prophet Mitchell recalled, “ ‘but I really want to beat the Gators and Florida State this year. And we owe Virginia, because that game you had won — and for them to come steal it at the last minute …’ ”
Johnson, the No. 1 rusher in the nation after last week’s 186-yard performance against Florida Atlantic, barely needed a moment to respond.
“He said, ‘I got you, big dog!’ ” said Mitchell, not an ounce of doubt in her voice.
Johnson, at 19 still a teenager with an impish smile and soft-spoken demeanor, is a full-grown terror to most defenses.
Last week he led the country with his 19 carries for 186 yards and a touchdown — a 9.8-yard-per-carry average. He also took down two opponents on a block that enabled Herb Waters to run a 63-yard reverse for a touchdown in UM’s opening victory.
Florida on Saturday, however, will be another challenge altogether. Be assured the No. 12 Gators (1-0), who held Toledo in their season opener to 50 yards rushing, are game-planning for Miami’s 5-9, 196-pound sophomore on cruise control.
Starting middle linebacker Antonio Morrison, named to the 2012 Southeastern Conference Coaches’ All-Freshman Team, was suspended for the Toledo game but will be back Saturday. That likely gives Florida coach Will Muschamp only so much solace.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/04/3604288/duke-johnson-driven-by-promises.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 06:08 AM
UMike
Cracking the Top 25 USA Today Coaches poll might not mean a whole lot to Miami Hurricanes players, but it does count for something in the Al Golden era.
It's the first time Miami is ranked under his leadership.
You might not remember this, but it took Randy Shannon a little less time (10th week of his second season) to crack the Top 25. Golden obviously had a lot more on his plate than Shannon did with the NCAA probe dangling overhead from the start.
Miami fell out of the AP Top 25 under Shannon after just one week by losing to Georgia Tech 41-23 on the road. The following season, Miami began the season unranked, but opened with a 38-34 win over Florida State to get into the Top 25 poll. Then the Canes beat 14th-ranked Georgia Tech 33-17 and climbed all the way up into the Top 10 (No. 9) before losing 31-7 at Virginia Tech the following week. Those 2009 Hurricanes, however, finished 9-4 and remained in the Top 25 poll the rest of the season.
If Miami loses to Florida Saturday, the Canes would likely slip out of the poll. Golden, 2-3 against his first five ranked opponents (Shannon was too to start his career), gets the Gators (9th in USA Today, 12th in AP) this week.
Opportunity for a signature win? Absolutely. If you think about it, Miami really hasn't had one yet under Golden. The 17-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes they beat in 2011 finished 6-7. The 22nd-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets finished 8-5. Beating these Gators would definitely elevate Golden and Miami's status, show recruits the program really is on an upward climb.
"It's obviously a big game, but the biggest thing for us is to focus on what we can control," Golden said when asked if this game might serve as a benchmark. "Everything else that surrounds it, we have no impact on."
BUSH STILL FEELING DISCOMFORT IN GROIN
Sophomore safety Deon Bush started six games for Miami last season as a true freshman. We still aren't sure if and when he'll start another.
Bush, who had sports hernia surgery this summer, told me he still feels discomfort and hasn't been completely cleared yet to play in a game even though he's wearing a green "full-go" jersey and practicing.
"I'm getting there. I'm working each day to improve, working with the trainer. The trainer is doing a great job," Bush said.
When will you be ready?
"When I'm able to go out there and perform at a good level," he said. "I don't want to go out there in the game if I'm not 100 percent healthy."
Do you expect to be back this season? Could you redshirt?
"That's not part of the plan," Bush said. "I definitely should [be back]."
> Quarterback Stephen Morris earned this week's quote of the week. Told Miami had just missed out on making it into the AP Top 25, Morris said: "I could give two you know whats about it. My focus is I have to get the locker room ready … what we have to do on Saturday."
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2013/09/canes-crack-top-25-for-first-time-under-golden-linder-earns-acc-honor-and-deon-bush-looks-iffy-for-g.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 06:09 AM
UMike
Braxton Berrios has become a very popular individual in the Twitterverse. With almost 8,000 followers on his account (@HNYNUT_BERRIOS), Braxton deals with fans from multiple schools urging him to attend the program of their choice. The speedy slot receiver discussed what these messages mean to him.
“It’s definitely different. It’s cool in a way and then it can get old and annoying. I know it’s only going to happen once though so I try to take a step back because I don’t want to take it for granted. Some of them make you think, but I try to take it as what it is and not think to much about it,” said Berrios.
Berrios has amassed 271 rushing yards, 7 total touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on defense in his first two games of the season. Because of his team’s dominance, he hasn’t been needed to play the entire game.
“Sometimes it happens. If I’m sitting out in the second half, we’re winning big. That means we’re doing well as a team and really getting other players ready to play. You go into games wanting to play the entire game because I love football, but if we go into the second half of the state championship game and I’m not playing, that means we’re winning which is what matters.”
Berrios made his first official visit to Oregon this past weekend. The Ducks are a program that recently offered Braxton.
“It was good. It was my first time being out there at the university and it was different just being out there with the landscape and all that. I don’t know, it’s just a culture shock anytime you go from east coast to west coast, but I liked different things. Everyone knows the football facilities speak for themselves so it was cool being able to walk through it and not just seeing it in a video. It was a great visit and great to see what it would be like to go there. It gave me some things to think about, not necessarily good or bad.”
The versatile athlete was down in Miami for a camp in June, so what is he looking forward to seeing this time around?
“The new football facility is finally done so that will be cool to see. Being able to walk through campus and see everybody will be nice because I’m getting down there Friday morning. Seeing a game will be awesome. I never got to see a game in the Orange Bowl or a home game, especially in their stadium now so that will be a new experience. I can’t wait.”
After Berrios camped at Miami, there was a timeframe of uncertainty about whether or not the ‘Canes would offer. He has been reassured that the coaching staff truly wants him in a Miami uniform.
See more..
http://www.canesinsight.com/content/2007-Berrios-previews-Miami-official-visit?
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 06:10 AM
UMike
The long-awaited debut of Demetrius Jackson in a Booker T. Washington football uniform took place a couple Saturdays ago, and he did not disappoint. Jackson was extremely active and helped his team shut-out nationally ranked Norcross 55-0.
“It was exciting and especially because it was on ESPN. We had to take care of business and it felt great doing it in front of the entire nation,” said Jackson.
The Tornadoes were confident heading into the game, but did they really think they could shut Norcross out?
“Honestly, yes. We go against the best offense in the country (in practice) with Treon Harris at quarterback and Mark (Walton) at running back with Krondis Larry. If we can give Treon trouble, we can give anyone trouble. We want the state record of 11 shutouts in a season.”
The pass-rushing tandem of Jackson and fellow Miami commit Chad Thomas was on display in the opener.
“We complement each other very well because he’s very strong and fast and I’m getting my strength up which is scary because I’m fast too. It’s fun and amazing how much we grow each week.”
Many are calling this week’s showdown against Central a potential national championship game. Jackson talked about what his team needs to do to win.
“The game is already won. We just need to go out there and execute. We shut down the run and they’ll have to go to the pass where the secondary will take care of business. It’s gotta be 48 minutes of pain and we can’t take our foot off the gas.”
Booker T.’s pundits are saying Central’s lines are too big for the Tornadoes to handle.
http://www.canesinsight.com/content/2006-Miami-commit-Jackson-ready-for-big-week
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 06:10 AM
UMike
Per Thread Killa & 247
2015 DE Rasool Clemons
Listed anywhere from 6-6 to 6-7 and 200 to 220
Transferred to South Aiken SC from Bloomfield NJ a couple years ago
Claimed offers from: Clemson, FSU, Virginia
Wants offers from: Miami, LSU, and USCe
Is friends with Al-Quadin Muhammad
Current top 3: Miami, LSU, USCe
Hopes to visit Miami and USCe for games this Fall
Clemons says he likes the organization at Miami, says his friend (Al-Quadin Muhammad) goes there, says Muhammad likes it and tells him they have good energy, says it's like a big family there
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 06:55 AM
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 09:41 AM
I HATE hearing over and over how Duke Johnson hasn't seen an "SEC defense"..what is there like 3-4 good defenses in the whole conference?
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Speedy Noil tweeted "I haven't forgot about the U".. trolling
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 09:55 AM
The only speedy i care for is Speedy Gonzalez now that boy can run like the wind!!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I love the Gators!
Love to catch em, eat em, and wear their skins!
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | September 04, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Hey Soup, looks like you took that 10 footer to school!
DemCanes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | September 04, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Soup gotta ask ya - was that a real gator? If so, OGV, I know you will be the next one to get that photo op - don't be shy!
Posted by: CGNC | September 04, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Soup,
Where will the Canespace tailgate be?
Posted by: JameriCANE | September 04, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Did you pick up Gator meat for your Tailgate?
Posted by: hassan | September 04, 2013 at 04:27 AM
Someone didn't read the article.
and SOUP I'm calling BS. That gayTurd looked fake.
Posted by: Cane_Since_1982! | September 04, 2013 at 11:48 AM
yeah... I'm pretty sure they don't allow gators to walk the breeze way...LOL!!
Posted by: trianglecane | September 04, 2013 at 12:02 PM
I went to Gatorama about 10 years ago on my way home from Sebring and it was run down and trashy. I mean at any moment it felt like this bridge they had was going to fall in with the gators lol
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 12:04 PM
I remember the first time I visited family in FL. 8 year old from LA. We saw a gator nearby, and there goes g-dad with a bat and a derringer. Thank the Lord g-dad and that gator didn't meet.
Posted by: trianglecane | September 04, 2013 at 12:06 PM
and SOUP I'm calling BS. That gayTurd looked fake.
Posted by: Cane_Since_1982! | September 04, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Noooooooo!
Posted by: CalgaryCane | September 04, 2013 at 12:13 PM
The 10 worst Gator fans, and how to mess with them
The Florida Gators have grudgingly agreed to come to Miami and play a non-conference game on Saturday against a team that people have actually heard of, which means not only will that guy from your office with the UF fight song as his ringtone be especially annoying this week, but now you’ll have to deal with a whole city of him. And since trying to reason with a Gator fan is like trying to explain physics to a... uh, well, a Gator fan, here’s our guide to the 10 worst you’ll find, and how to make their heads explode.
1. Completely Unknowledgeable Undergrad Female Super Fan
Please control your hands-on-cheek, super-serious breath-holding face before big plays, and stop openly crying every time the refs call a false start penalty. That face tattoo is gonna run all over your tank top.
How to mess with her: Ask her to name five players on defense, or explain what a false-start penalty is.
2. Vicarious SEC Winning Fan
“A&M’s beating Sam Houston State!! S-E-C! S-E-C! S-E-C!” Like if they yell loud enough somehow the South will rise again.
How to mess with him: Ask him to explain the transitive property by which Auburn beating Washington State makes the Gators #11, when beating WSU barely makes you #11 in the Pac 12.
3. UF Should Be In The Ivy League Fan
Being the best public school in Florida is kinda like being the smartest kid to get detention for eating paste. That whopping 54th place in US News & World Report puts you 37 spots behind Vandy, and nine ahead of academic-powerhouse Georgia.
How to mess with him: Tell him UF was your safety school.
4. Gator Frat Star Fan
His tailgates aren’t so much about football as they are an excuse for him and his boys to take their shirts off. Sorry, but using steroids doesn’t make you a football player, bro.
How to mess with him: Hand him a plastic surgery brochure touting calf implants, pat him on the back, and say, “Just looking out for you, pal.”
5. Tebow Jersey Fan
The only item in his wardrobe not purchased from Walmart is that $375 commemorative number he bought back in '08. He’ll be wearing it well into 2030.
How to mess with him: Ask if he’s gonna be getting one for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
6. Overly Knowledgeable Female Fan
Just because you were “friends” with half the team during your glory years does not make knowing the yards per carry of your backup fullback any less weird. It’s like a guy knowing about Prada bags.
How to mess with her: Answer everything she says with “Whatever. You’re a girl. You don’t know football.”
7. Racist Gator Fan Who Hates Miami
According to him, Miami is a cesspool full of filth, crime, and Mexicans, a position based entirely on that one time in 1998 he drove through on his way to a NASCAR event.
How to mess with him: Mid-rant, tilt your head, blink your eyes and say, “Ehhhhh……Espanish?”
8. Jorts-Wearing Redneck Fan
UM actually has jorts wearers too, though they typically come from Europe and have their countries’ Prime Ministers on speed dial. UF’s come from towns that don’t appear on maps.
How to mess with him: Ask if he’s ever tried dipping, chewing, AND smoking at the same time.
9. Faux-Former Gator Player-Turned-Fan
Girls state-wide will tell you: Every black dude in the state of Florida played for UF at some point. Funny, since 10yrs ago they all played for UM.
How to mess with him: Pull up a media guide from the years he “played” on your phone and listen to the excuses.
10. Ryan Lochte
The best cautionary tale to anyone who wants to stay in Gainesville after graduation is a guy who’s the second best in the world at something and can’t parlay it into much more than a show on E!
How to mess with him: Keep asking about Michael Phelps.
Cant take credit its from this website:
http://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/miami/coral-gables/the-10-worst-gator-fans-and-how-to-mess-with-them
Posted by: Cane_Since_1982! | September 04, 2013 at 12:15 PM
UMike, walking across the bridge and feeling like death is near is all apart of the experience.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Dude..I was just praying my kid didnt fall though one of the many sketchy boards lol
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Ohio just got my National Diploma yesterday i passed with R1 which recommends me to take my Advanced National without having to wait at all!!...
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 12:35 PM
@GoldenAl announced that wide receiver Rashawn Scott will be sidelined "for about a month". Get well #80 and let's see what you're made of, Stacy Coley. Time for #3 to make the grabs he dropped last week.
Posted by: IraqiCane | September 04, 2013 at 12:37 PM
UpNorth, nice bro! Good job!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 04, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Lol.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Matt Porter @mattyports 17m
Al Golden doesn't know which recruits are coming to Gators game. Will get a list Friday. "It's a who's-who, as I understand."
Matt Porter @mattyports 16m
Golden, on the crowd vs. UF: "We're running out of seats for former players, high school coaches, recruits."
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 04, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Mark Long @APMarkLong 7m
Jaguars OC Jedd Fisch, the former Miami OC and UF grad, is pulling for the Canes over the Gators on Saturday
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 04, 2013 at 01:01 PM
Billy Corben @BillyCorben 5m
What do University of Miami and University of Florida students have in common? They both got accepted to University of Florida.
LOL!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 04, 2013 at 01:02 PM
I am CANES fan from 1980.....Use to own a small bar named "HURRICANE ALLEY"! I feel like our old slogan is fitting for Saturday’s game. “HOLD ON TO YOUR COCONUTS BECAUSE THIS AIN’T NO ORDINARY BLOW JOB!”. LET GO "U"!
Posted by: LA3 | September 04, 2013 at 01:20 PM
1. Completely Unknowledgeable Undergrad Female Super Fan
Posted by: Cane_Since_1982! | September 04, 2013 at 12:15 PM
A girl I know posted on my Facebook last Saturday that "Watching the Clemson/UGA game it's obvious that the SEC has the best defenses in college football!" I told her that Clemson plays in the ACC then she replied "Really? I thought they were in the SEC."
A girl at work had a Gator logo on her desk. I said I can't wait for Sep 7 to which she asked "why"? I looked at her and said that's when UF plays UM @ Sunlife. She said I must be mistaken, "UF plays in the SEC!"
They're out there...everywhere!!!
Go 'canes!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | September 04, 2013 at 01:21 PM
Golden on SVP ESPN Radio in 5 min.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 01:26 PM
Tommy Streeter signed to Bills practice squad, and Chase Ford signed to Vikings practice squad.
Hope they stick and make their respective rosters.
Posted by: CaneRock | September 04, 2013 at 01:40 PM
Golden basically acknowledge that this weekend is the biggest game of his career, but that he doesn't go to sleep thinking about that.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 01:43 PM
Looks like scattered thunderstorms Saturday...
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 01:45 PM
Hopefully that doesn't ground the passing game for both teams. That's our biggest advantage.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 01:47 PM
I am in section 456..I know it is in the middle of one of the end zones..but does anyone know if that is the end zone with the helmet? it is not the family section, its the other side of the stadium
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 01:48 PM
"Ohio just got my National Diploma yesterday i passed with R1 which recommends me to take my Advanced National without having to wait at all!!..."
+1. Excellent.
"Jaguars OC Jedd Fisch, the former Miami OC and UF grad, is pulling for the Canes over the Gators on Saturday"
Pretty sweet.
M.I.A.M.I.
Posted by: LB | September 04, 2013 at 02:28 PM
I am in section 456..I know it is in the middle of one of the end zones..but does anyone know if that is the end zone with the helmet? it is not the family section, its the other side of the stadium
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 01:48 PM
IM IN 402 THATS THE SIDE WITH THE HELMET.U WILL GET THE FRONT VIEW
Posted by: canezilla | September 04, 2013 at 02:34 PM
OH MY BAD U ARE ON THE SIDE WITH THE HELMET IT WILL BE RIGHT BELOW U..MY BAD
Posted by: canezilla | September 04, 2013 at 02:35 PM
Umike, your in the West End Zone. I'm in Sec. 426 which is across from you. The only bad think about the West End Zone is the sun will be right in your eyes
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 04, 2013 at 02:35 PM
^^^^thing, not think^^^^
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 04, 2013 at 02:36 PM
thanks guys..I think I can get great pics and video behind the helmet when they make the U to run thru..I will have shades on lol
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 02:42 PM
Damn am i the only one in the 427 section???
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 02:47 PM
So hold up im confused if im in the 427 section which is the opposite end as you guys will the helmet be in front of me or will i be behind the helmet?
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 02:50 PM
UpNorth, I think you will be looking into the front of the helmet if zilla and them are correct
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 02:58 PM
NICEE..... Umike you ready for the game or what Bro? Make sure we get together and chop it up for a few.
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 03:01 PM
I am READY..well I need to do laundry and pack tonigth..but besides that im ready! lol..I fly out tomorrow...might check out the BTW-Central game then going to meet up with SOUP for my shirt. Ima be with zilla and his crew, but Ima try to met everyone
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 03:03 PM
That BTW vs central game is on thursday or friday?
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 03:04 PM
OGV..are we still giving you a ride to the game?
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 03:05 PM
Friday
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 03:06 PM
thunder on Saturday? Not good for those watching on DVR, guess I'll have to add 4 hours or so to the game. :)
Posted by: j.w. | September 04, 2013 at 03:26 PM
Dammit i knew i shouldve traveled early friday i wouldve made it to the game!!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 03:29 PM
THE HELMET SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF 456 WHICH IS THE WEST SIDE..UP NORTH U ARE IN THE FAMILY SECTION ON EAST SIDE OF STADIUM,U WILL BE LOOKING INTO THE HELMET
Posted by: canezilla | September 04, 2013 at 03:37 PM
Soup, Where will the Canespace tailgate be?
Posted by: JameriCANE | September 04, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Haven't decided yet, either gonna go with Dubai, Portugal or maybe E5 at Sun Life?
Yeah, let's go with E5 at Sun Life, that's the ticket!
We are ALWAYS AT E5...every. single. game.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Soup gotta ask ya - was that a real gator? If so, OGV, I know you will be the next one to get that photo op - don't be shy!
Posted by: CGNC | September 04, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Of course it was fake! I am crazy but I am not like NativeCane crazy! LOL
And 1982 had two look closely at LEAST three times before he could tell for sure and that was the whole purpose.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 03:46 PM
Golden basically acknowledge that this weekend is the biggest game of his career, but that he doesn't go to sleep thinking about that.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 01:43 PM
No but I do, couldn't sleep last night.
Me so anxious.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 03:51 PM
UpNorthCane, I'm in Sec. 426 first row right behind the handicap section.....427 is almost right behind the field goal post. You'll be looking right at the helmet.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 04, 2013 at 03:55 PM
Looks like scattered thunderstorms Saturday...
Posted by: UMike | September 04, 2013 at 01:45 PM
That is EVERY day in South Florida in the Summer. The game being at noon lessons the chance of storms significantly. They usually start around 4 PM every day and move West to East.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 03:55 PM
UpNorthCane, you'll be around a lot of Hurricane fans....the canespace crew aross from us will be around a lot of turd fans!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 04, 2013 at 03:57 PM
That is EVERY day in South Florida in the Summer. The game being at noon lessons the chance of storms significantly. They usually start around 4 PM every day and move West to East.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 03:55 PM
Thanks for the weather forecast Jim Cantore....LOL!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 04, 2013 at 04:01 PM
I'll be in Sec 434, OGV will be in Sec 447.
Before the game we can all meet at E5 where Me, Terrance, UpNorth, Kenny, and Anthony will be.
UMike and OGV...go together and meet Zilla at E21. I'll explain how later via email but U and Zilla will have to coordinate your entrance together or at least around the same time at the same entrance on the East side.
I will come and find U guys because I know where Zilla will be or OGV can bring U to E5, he knows exactly where we will be over there.
At haltime we can ALL meet behind the EAST endzone on the patio deck on the 400 level.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 04:02 PM
More details to follow.
TSully...where U at?
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 04:03 PM
I hope the moment won't be too big for Upnorth and Umike! (Al Golden voice) LOL
Posted by: WWIN | September 04, 2013 at 04:16 PM
The game being at noon lessons the chance of storms significantly. They usually start around 4 PM every day and move West to East.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 03:55 PM
THIS IS SO TRUE U CAN SET YOUR CLOCK TO THE TIME THE STORMS COME.BUT SOUP THE WAVE COMING UP FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE THRU CUBA MIGHT GIVE US A PROBLEM
Posted by: canezilla | September 04, 2013 at 04:19 PM
I hope the moment won't be too big for Upnorth and Umike! (Al Golden voice) LOL
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | September 04, 2013 at 04:16 PM
I have met UMike before a few times and I know how he rolls so he will be fine. Heck if U can survive the walk-up to the Orange Bowl and eat dead dog on a stick with no problems then U are good to go!
But to be honest I am a bit worried about UpNorth and this being his first exposure at a game of this magnitude. Rookie jitters, wandering outside his designated are, getting lost and possibly abducted by soem wild ladies, U know anything can happen this Saturday at Sun Life and it prolly will.
Remember when I said there will be some people who never make it into the stadium, some who will never make it our of the stadium, and some people who will not make it home that night? I was serious.
Try NOT to be one of those people.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 04:30 PM
Zilla..I was not aware of that aspect of the weather. Let me talk to my sources, check it and get back to you.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 04:32 PM
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Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 04, 2013 at 04:36 PM
Saturday: Isolated Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Precip: 30%
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 12mph NE
UV Index: 11
Sunrise: 7:03 am
Sunset: 7:33 pm
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 04:40 PM
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross donates $200 million to University of Michigan
Readers appropriate comments today...
That should be the Headline in the Herald! "He can donate for athletics programs and facilities at Michigan but will not remodel his own stadium unless taxpayers and the public pay for it...."
Let the Herald showcase that and embarrass Him nationally! Who is he fooling--beside the editorial Board of the Herald???
Ross is a jerk and not part of the Miami community. You should Donate to a private school like the University of Miami which share your stadium. Why not invest in your own stadium instead of giving 200 million to Meeechigan. Asking the state of Florida to finance your stadium is an insult. Nice slap in the face Mr. Ross get the f...out of town. Boy do we miss Joe Robbie.
Let me get this straight--He'll donate $200 million for his ego to be stroked by the U of Mich, yet he thinks it is good business to stick the taxpayers with fixing his OWN STADIUM that he could afford to pay by himself. So basically he wants to take our tax payer money and donate it so he gets the credit, yet cries like a baby because he can't sucker the taxpayers to pay for his stadium; and threatens to pull the losing team for the past decade out of Miami. P.T. Barnum said it--"A sucker is born every minute." "We" are the suckers and he is the loser--shame on him! Where is the editorial lambasting him by the Herald for this fiasco and hypocrisy?
where is the HERALD editorial lambasting him on last springs extortion attempt. Not only are the HERALD EDITORS journalisticly irresponsible, but for sale.
Armando Salguero, the anti-American exile who writes for the Dolphins is the worse. His articles promoted and campaigned for ROSS"S extortion attempt. What a shameless rag the Herald has turned into over the past two decades.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | September 04, 2013 at 04:43 PM
Fellas i appreciate the concern but believe me when i say rivalry games are my specialty been too a bunch of them In Colombia, you fellas know how those soccer hooligans be. Im ready for the moment and having Soup, TSully as my mentors ill be learning and guided by the best!!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | September 04, 2013 at 05:05 PM
One thing is for sure with this game. The crowd will be cooking, but the Canes can't count on FU to wilt. It's pretty dang hot in Gainesville, too, and they're practicing every day at least 6 hours/day with blaring crowd noise, reviewing our films, etc. Our strength is offense, FU's is D, and we'd better avoid the turnover bug. If Morris stays accurate, looks for all open receivers (ie including TEs), and opens up some holes as a result for Duke, maybe have some grindup drives to see if FU's front 7 can be worn down, and not make any special team mistakes.....well, that's what I'm wanting to see. As already said, no point in worrying about storms. What would really make my day is to see the U D completely hold the fort.
Posted by: JCane | September 04, 2013 at 06:28 PM
Nice slap in the face Mr. Ross get the f...out of town. Boy do we miss Joe Robbie.
You probably never did business with him. I got hired by an ad agency to do a promotional film for the building of the new stadium that ultimately bore his name. The agency loved it, gave him the video and presented their bill. He took a look at the bill and said "I'm not paying this, sue me". That's real easy to say when you have a lawyer on staff.
As far as I'm concerned, his condition now is the way he did business: stiff.
Posted by: Old Skool | September 04, 2013 at 07:01 PM
Great read......ESPN app has story about the 1983 Canes....How they lost to UF and ripped off 10 straight BEATING Nebraska (considered one of all time great teams) to start the Championship run..... http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9630381/miami-hurricanes-football-dynasty-began-loss-florida-gators-1983-national-championship-season
Posted by: LA3 | September 04, 2013 at 07:06 PM
But not as impressive as its shocking win over the Huskers in perhaps the greatest championship game ever played, a victory that propelled Miami to five titles over an 18-year period, an era of dominance unmatched since.
Posted by: LA3 | September 04, 2013 at 07:07 PM
Advanced parking passes for Saturday's football game between the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators are now SOLD OUT on the main footprint of Sun Life Stadium. All parking passes on the main grounds have been sold and any fans without pre-paid parking will be directed to the stadium's cash lots (see diagram below) that line the outer roads into the stadium.
Gameday parking in the exterior cash lots will be $30 per car on Saturday, which is $5 more than the amount paid by fans who purchased in advance.
In preparation for a sold out stadium, fans are strongly encouraged to arrive as early as possible on Saturday. Lots will open at 6 a.m. Follow @HurricaneSports on Twitter and listen to 560 WQAM for traffic updates throughout the morning.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 07:10 PM
that propelled Miami to five titles over an 18-year period, an era of dominance unmatched since.
Posted by: LA3 | September 04, 2013 at 07:07 PM
Not to mention the three other titles we SHOULD have won during that same span.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 07:18 PM
That Ariel Castro b*tch hung himself.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 07:27 PM
having Soup, TSully as my mentors ill be learning and guided by the best!!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane | September 04, 2013 at 05:05 PM
We got U bruh, we got U.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 08:14 PM
That Ariel Castro b*tch hung himself.
Posted by: The Dude | September 04, 2013 at 07:27 PM
As well he should have.
And we should mention that they let him do it also.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 08:15 PM
As well he should have.
And we should mention that they let him do it also.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 08:15 PM
The could have had an auction and let his victim get the money
Posted by: Old Skool | September 04, 2013 at 08:27 PM
Bama received commitment from # 1 ot Cameron Robinson. Speaking of Castro, he held his victims on lockdown 4 ten years, yet his punk-azz couldn't handle ten weeks
Posted by: 4-Real | September 04, 2013 at 08:38 PM
If you look at National Champs, then Miami is listed as Champ, Co-Champ, or had claim to Champ many many times. Hell, from 1983-1991 was a helluva run.
1983 Champs.
1986 Jimmy's Boyz were 11-1. Penn St 12-0.
1987 Champs.
1988 Jimmy's Boyz were 11-1 again. ND 12-0.
1989 Champs.
1990 Dennis Boyz were 10-2. GT and Colo.
1991 Champs...Co-CHamps.
2000 Butch Boyz 11-1. OK 13-0.
2001 Champs.
2002 MAKES ME FRICKIN SICK!!!
Saturday can start a NEW STREAK! Lets go CANES!
Posted by: LA3 | September 04, 2013 at 09:04 PM
If you look back over games, including 2002, we played for the Title 5 other times and coulda shoulda mighta won......I wont drag em out but counting 2002 there are 5 games that rub me the worst of all time.....we could have 10 titles. Blahhhh!!
Posted by: VA Cane | September 04, 2013 at 09:17 PM
954...me so tired.
Posted by: SOUP | September 04, 2013 at 09:26 PM
Yeah, LA3, but 1988 should have been a win over NDU if it weren't for one of the worst calls in ncaa football history, the Cleveland Gary called fumble...and they talk about Bama and a 3-peat! My a..!
2000 should've seen us in the title game, but the pollsters decided our win over FSU wasn't good enough, in spite of our loss having been earlier in the season. Would've been a tough title game though.
Safe travels.
Posted by: JCane | September 04, 2013 at 09:40 PM
1986 Sugar Bowl, 1987 Fiesta Bowl, 1993 Sugar Bowl, 1995 Orange Bowl, 2002 Fiesta Bowl. We sucked in all of these....even 2002, you give a team 17 points on turnovers you lose....I have looked at that call many times...he did hold him....ah such is fate....5 titles that really should have been....Dream Dream Dream VA....LOL!!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | September 04, 2013 at 09:49 PM