Four members of the University of Miami women’s tennis team were named to the 2015 All-ACC Academic Team, as announced by the conference Wednesday morning.
Stephanie Wagner led the group as the ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while Lina Lileikite earned her fourth Academic Team honor. Monique Albuquerque and Wendy Zhangwere the other selections from Miami, as the Hurricanes tied Clemson for the most players on the list.
“I haven't seen too many tennis players who don't excel academically, but this team takes it to another level,” Miami head coachPaige Yaroshuk-Tews said. “These ladies are studying at midnight on planes heading home from long weekends. Unless you have experienced it yourself it's really hard to explain the level of discipline it takes to excel both athletically and academically in this environment.”
A junior from Amberg, Germany, Wagner reeled in numerous accolades this season, including ITA All-America honors, the ITA National Player to Watch award and First Team All-ACC recognition. Wagner, who reached the semifinals of the NCAA Singles Championship, finished the season ranked ninth in the nation in singles and No. 21 in doubles.
A member of the Dean’s List, Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Book Buster Club, Wagner has now been named to the All-ACC Academic Team in each of her three seasons at Miami. She is one of just four women’s tennis players in the conference to garner the honor for at least the third time this year.
A member of the Dean’s List, Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Book Buster Club, Wagner has now been named to the All-ACC Academic Team in each of her three seasons at Miami. An economics major, she is one of just four women’s tennis players in the conference to garner the honor for at least the third time this year.
“I tell these kids all the time that their education comes before anything else,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “What better way to wrap up the awards for Wagner--she is just such a stud.”
Lileikite, a native of Liepaja, Latvia, is the only person to receive a fourth All-ACC Academic Team honor in women’s tennis this year. Lileikite and Wagner, partners in the NCAA Doubles Championship, account for half of the conference’s three- or four-time selections.
A senior in 2015, the economics major was nationally ranked in singles and doubles all season long, concluding her final campaign at No. 112 in singles and No. 21 in doubles. Lileikite went a combined 18-4 in ACC play between singles and doubles.
Albuquerque was tabbed to the All-ACC Academic Team for the second straight year. The Porto Alegre, Brazil native was a member of Miami’s graduate school this year and walked at graduation in May. The lone graduate student among the honorees, Albuquerque will earn a Master of Science in International Business.
On the court, Albuquerque led Miami in doubles victories with 16 and finished the season ranked No. 58 in doubles with partnerClementina Riobueno. Albuquerque also went 17-4 in singles play in 2015, including a perfect 10-0 in the ACC.
Albuquerque is one of 10 multiple-time honorees on the 2015 All-ACC Academic Team and Miami is the only school with three members of that group.
In the words of Terrance...BOOM!
Posted by: CaneRock | June 24, 2015 at 11:00 PM
BANG!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM
Great Job Ladies! Well deserved honors! U Ladies Rock. Keep it going and 86 great title and article as always. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM
Terrance...Mr. Bill from the FL Keys has your Ravens/Dolphins tix all lined up and waiting for you. And a FREE room in Islamorada also!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM
I get to see the Dolphins in Nashville this season. I truly believe the 'phins have turned a corner with talent and depth this off-season. Can't wait to see it play out on the field!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 24, 2015 at 11:09 PM
'Sota is in da house!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 24, 2015 at 11:17 PM
Terrance...oops, sorry, gotta see the Bills or Texans along with Canes?
Posted by: 86Cane | June 24, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Virginia wins CWS! Go ACC!!!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 24, 2015 at 11:47 PM
So glad obnoxious "SEC fans" don't get to brag about an SEC repeat. I hate that "SEC SEC SEC" bullspit.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 24, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Amazing that UVa finds a way to win the entire the postseason. Just shows how little the rest of the season means. UVa was barely a postseason team, went 0-3 in their pool in the ACC tnmt, then finds a way to win everything every step of the way after, other than the single losses in the double elimination tnmts (ie to FU and then Vandy). They never gave up and played their hearts out. Gotta give props to the Cavs from Va. Like 86 said, go ACC, as I'd have hated to have seen the SEC take it. However, UVa???? Why not the U??? :(
Posted by: JCane | June 24, 2015 at 11:56 PM
86Cane
Terrance...Mr. Bill from the FL Keys has your Ravens/Dolphins tix all lined up and waiting for you. And a FREE room in Islamorada also!
Yo do u have connections down in the islamorada area? I am planning my honeymoon and this is around he area we want to go.
Posted by: Elliott | June 25, 2015 at 12:14 AM
Boom! Looking forward to it and we will have him a ticket for the Canes games. Thank U 86.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 12:15 AM
The Texans game works because its the game after the Clemson game. Let's do this. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 12:16 AM
#ACC, #ACC, #ACC.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Yo do u have connections down in the islamorada area? I am planning my honeymoon and this is around he area we want to go.
Posted by: Elliott | June 25, 2015 at 12:14 AM
YES, I do.
It depends what you are looking for ($$$) and what time of year but yes, I can help.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 25, 2015 at 12:35 AM
"The house that Thomas Jefferson built" (literally)!
Congrats to UVA and to the ACC!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 25, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Boom! Looking forward to it and we will have him a ticket for the Canes games. Thank U 86.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Mr. Bill wants a Nebraska game ticket in exchange. He may settle for a Clemson game ticket too. I will have BOTH to give him so we are covered!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 25, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Causal, affordable and cozy:
http://theocean-view.com/
In 1996 former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Gary Dunn (from UM), and former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro Dennis Harrah purchased the Oceanview Inn. The two friends immediately started a complete renovation project with the goal of making the Inn an affordable, tourist-friendly location, while preserving its history and local charm.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 25, 2015 at 12:41 AM
I can hook him up with both. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 12:44 AM
86 U are the Man Brotha! Thanks to Bill he Rocks!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 12:45 AM
And if you got him covered on those tickets I will just hook You up either with cash or we will figure it out. Can't wait. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 01:15 AM
I love me some OV.
A common boating destination while we are down there.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 06:44 AM
Morning Spacers!!!!!!!!
Posted by: SinisterCane | June 25, 2015 at 08:12 AM
Morning Spacers!!!!!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 10:56 AM
@mattyports: Significant Loss for Hurricanes Opponent alert. https://t.co/ulgvPV26yt
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Here's CBSSportsline take on Miami, Florida's quickly approaching season.
Oh. Once again, I still predict the Hurricanes will finish the regular campaign with a 7-5 record. Simply because too MANY key starters graduated or were taken in the recent NFL draft.
So enjoy the following and turn Orange nd' Green with pompous ANGER!!!!
Miami, 5.5 wins (over -260, under +180)
" Miami's quest to challenge for an ACC title has been a hot talking point for a while now. I believe the 2015 season needs to include an adjustment of expectations, and this number affirms that line of thinking. If the Hurricanes win six or seven games, it's a pretty good season. Eight wins might be a breakthrough. Brad Kaaya has accepted that "face of the program" role and showed enough talent during his ACC Offensive Freshman of the Year campaign to suggest he can carry this team far past 5.5 wins. While the loss of Duke Johnson will hurt, I think Miami won't see a huge drop in production thanks to Gus Edwards and Joseph Yearby. The key, in my opinion, will be the play on the other side of the ball. Miami's defense was downright disappointing until taking a step forward last season, but that group loses four of its top eight tacklers, most notably star linebacker Denzel Perryman. Maintaining the improvement we saw last season without Perryman and Co. will be the key to getting Miami into the postseason. I'm not going to be talked into considering the Hurricanes as Coastal Division title contenders but I refuse to believe that a team with this much talent will miss the postseason. OVER 5.5 wins. " CBSSportsline.com
Posted by: TheeMackJones | June 25, 2015 at 11:36 AM
" If Miami wins SIX or SEVEN games, then it's a alright season. " To paraphrase CBS college football punditry.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | June 25, 2015 at 11:38 AM
pompous anger?
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 25, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Phil Steele ranked us 21 pre-season.
Where's your mumble jumbo post about that and what not?
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 12:23 PM
This sucks:
@TGcanes76: Will always love you Miami this was not my decision but I am no longer a Miami hurricane
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 12:23 PM
@PeterAriz: This situation has been building for a while with Gadbois. Only thing to do here is hope for the best for him down the line
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 12:25 PM
@DavidFurones90: NEW BLOG: Miami Central @CEN_Rockets ranked second in @MaxPreps national poll. http://t.co/AmF3L6uK27 @AndreMHsports
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 01:04 PM
@flasportsbuzz: Besides having an NCAA issue, Gadbois was not viewed by coaches as good fit for culture they want to build. That's main reason for dismissal.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 01:15 PM
@AKuperstein: I'm hearing some odd details about why Gadbois got dismissed by Miami. Working to confirm now.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 01:15 PM
Perryman is as good a LB Miami has had, but Miami can replace him with Grace. The 1 gap system should improve the D a lot in my opinion, especially with AQM coming off the edge. That said, somehow Al managed to win but 6 games with a good roster. I've been saying for years that this guy is learning on the job, hopefully they've figured it out with the new scheme.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 01:19 PM
Losing Gadbois hurts. He was a fine prospect, but Darling will get his chance, still hirts depth at a position that has been injury prone. Kehoe won't disappoint though. He'll have a solid unit, not great but solid. Protection will be as good as Kaaya demands it to be. He's got to play at an advanced level.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 01:22 PM
@CanesWarningFS: Report: Taylor Gadbois was facing 5-game suspension to start the season
http://t.co/IYJJKPbeJv http://t.co/sI8rabZozJ
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 03:02 PM
Not to beat a dead horse, but after reading comments about the confederate flag, the flag was actually a battle flag, it had nothing to do with slavery. So I'm not sure why people think otherwise?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:05 PM
Not to beat a dead horse, but after reading comments about the confederate flag, the flag was actually a battle flag, it had nothing to do with slavery. So I'm not sure why people think otherwise?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:05 PM
What was the battle about?
Posted by: JupiterCane | June 25, 2015 at 03:10 PM
Not to beat a dead horse, but after reading comments about the confederate flag, the flag was actually a battle flag, it had nothing to do with slavery. So I'm not sure why people think otherwise?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:05 PM
It's been co-opted by the KKK crowd long enough ago that when South Carolina wanted to protest the civil rights act/integration etc they chose to raise that flag over their capital.
Some will have you believe the southern states seceded from the Union because of states rights. In fact, the only right in question was slavery. The constitution of the confederate states even specifically stated that any state in the confederacy must allow slavery.
Most soldiers were not slave owners, but they had a huge financial stake in slavery. Without it, the southern economy collapses.
There is no legitimate reason for that flag to fly.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 03:21 PM
ok Im gonna take a wild guess because of these other guys over the years that had the same situation..I dont feel like the guy was soft enough..lol Hope im wrong.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 03:25 PM
What was the battle about?
Posted by: JupiterCane | June 25, 2015 at 03:10 PM
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There is nothing written on that flag to prove otherwise. Hell, probably most of those confederate soldiers had no idea what they were fighting about, but they did know they were fighting for the person next to them......It's just like what our troops are dealing with now!!! And I'm sure all the soldiers were proud of that flag.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:26 PM
The flag should be taken down..It represents a dark time in our country. Even tho a lot of the country family gave their lives in the war yet we shouldnt have a flag that points to the time when we had legal slavery. Maybe design a new flag that represents states rights. Take away the focus of slavery by taking the flag down.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 03:33 PM
I couldn't care less if the flag is up or not. Take it down if people are complaining about it!!!! I'll I'm saying is, it's a battle flag which every kingdom in past history has had!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:37 PM
All
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:38 PM
I think it's completely ridiculous that Al Sharpton wants the Robert E. Lee street name changed in New York. I guess everything needs to be changed that had to do with that time period!! We'll folks it's history, so live with it!!! I'm really starting to dislike this country!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:42 PM
Sorry, just my opinions, you can either like them or not (Probably mostly not...LOL).
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:47 PM
When does football start?!?!?!....LOL! This is the part of the year I hate the most!!! There is nothing to watch on TV!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:48 PM
I dont like prejudiced. I taught my kids to talk about people without making distinctions of skin color or place of origin.
Believe it or not but SC has a huge population of people from other countries. I dont see them being discriminated against in an economic way since I moved up here.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 03:51 PM
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 03:51 PM
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Likewise!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:56 PM
The constitution of the confederate states even specifically stated that any state in the confederacy must allow slavery.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 03:21 PM
Not only allow, but that's why they seceded...says so in their Declaration of Causes (for secession).
What trips me out, is the folks who say the flag is a symbol of "Southern Pride", or for folks who live in "The Country", nothing could be further from the truth. Most Southerners were pro Union at the time, an estimated 300K Southerners fought for the Union.
AFAIC, a symbol of a 4 year war by a hateful & racist minority, should NEVER represent the South...no more than the Swatsika was a symbol of Germany.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 03:56 PM
Man, I come out of a 3 hour meeting, and Gadbois is dismissed? Damn. That hurts an already hurting OL depth...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 25, 2015 at 03:58 PM
I dont like prejudiced. I taught my kids to talk about people without making distinctions of skin color or place of origin.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 03:51 PM
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Are other race's teaching the same thing?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 03:58 PM
Does anyone know what Gadbois did?....I really thought he was going to be good
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 04:03 PM
Does anyone know what Gadbois did?....I really thought he was going to be good
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 04:03 PM
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Was going to be suspended 5 games for using a substance to speed up healing from knee injury, plus coaches thought he was a liability off the field and on the practice field.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 25, 2015 at 04:07 PM
Maybe design a new flag that represents states rights. Take away the focus of slavery by taking the flag down.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 03:33 PM
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Good idea....well played!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 04:09 PM
I think it's completely ridiculous that Al Sharpton wants the Robert E. Lee street name changed in New York. I guess everything needs to be changed that had to do with that time period!! We'll folks it's history, so live with it!!! I'm really starting to dislike this country!!!
Posted by: thirstbuzzard and
I agree. This country is turning into a politically correct nightmare.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 04:09 PM
I dont believe there is much that we can compare with our country now to those times. Its a totally different American machine. Just one example. In those days sports was considered a waste of time. But now to my disliking its all big business. But even when I was a sports fan in Miami in the 80s it was college sports was not part of a business adventure.
But way back in those Civil war days there was no safety net or much corporate influence in the congresses. You could almost make the comparison that they were laughably superstitious people compared to our understanding of life with our knowledge through the advancement of science.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 04:11 PM
I agree. This country is turning into a politically correct nightmare.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 04:09 PM
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Yup!!! People on the right and left are just loony!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 04:13 PM
Was going to be suspended 5 games for using a substance to speed up healing from knee injury, plus coaches thought he was a liability off the field and on the practice field.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 25, 2015 at 04:07 PM
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Geez! If we were like FSU, he would only be suspended for just the first quarter of the Jacksonville State game!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 25, 2015 at 04:15 PM
Back in those days you were lucky if you lived 50 years. One of the most prevalent prayers that was said was Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
If I shall die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take,..a real possibility you could die from a common cold.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | June 25, 2015 at 04:18 PM
The sentinel (or maybe it was the herald.... Or the post) said that the "final straw" for Gadbois was how he answered a question about the freshman. He said he isn't going to be impressed until he sees them in pads.
I really hope that comment had nothing to do with his dismissal.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 04:33 PM
Feel pretty strongly if Kehoe wanted him to stay past the 5 game suspension, he'd still be here.
He's not, that speaks volumes to me about his status with his position coach and team leaders.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 04:41 PM
In the wake of UM's dismissal of offensive tackle Taylor Gadbois, here are a couple of things we've heard from people involved:
### Gadbois, as we've written, was in line to be suspended for several games. Associates of Gadbois were told that his issue stemmed from using a substance to expedite his recovery from a knee injury.
As of a couple of weeks ago, his suspension for that was under review, according to someone with direct knowledge.
WQAM host and NBC 6 anchor Adam Kuperstein reported on Twitter that he was definitely going to be suspended until mid-October.
### The suspension, however, is not the primary reason he was booted from the team. We were told that UM coaches didn't believe he fit into the team culture, that he was a pain in the butt at times, so to speak.
He has had run-ins with teammates in the past and had a reputation for being boastful, which was evident two weeks ago when he told The Palm Beach Post's Matt Porter that he's the best offensive lineman on the team.
One UM person has likened him in the past to Richie Incognito in terms of personality, though we emphasize that there is NO indication that Gadbois bullied teammates like Incognito did.
Kuperstein said Gadbois upset coaches during a military-style training session Wednesday.
Gadbois, reached today by the Post's Porter, told him that UM "didn’t feel I was being positive enough with the team, with the young guys, which I completely disagree with. I mean, I work with these guys every single day. I’m in a group text with the team and everybody’s just bewildered by it. Everybody’s just blown away.”
Gadbois this week participated in UM's three-day conditioning event with included Marine-style training. He told Porter that he was called into Golden's office on Thursday and told he was off the team.
"He just basically said, 'We're parting ways,'" Gadbois told Porter. "I said, 'What?" I started [expletive] crying, man. I didn't want to leave. This has been my dream school since I was 4 years old. I was in my last semester and they wouldn't let me finish school or nothing. With the scholarship, I can't afford school. This is where I want to be. I dunno. I don't know what to do now."
Gadbois started four games last season. Without him, Kc McDermott and Trevor Darling are strong candidates to start at the two tackle positions, with newcomers Jahair Jones and Tyree St. Louis among others competing for playing time.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 04:49 PM
Seems like this was the "final straw":
"Kuperstein said Gadbois upset coaches during a military-style training session Wednesday."
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 04:50 PM
AFAIC, a symbol of a 4 year war by a hateful & racist minority, should NEVER represent the South...no more than the Swatsika was a symbol of Germany.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 03:56 PM
The swastika was very much a symbol of Germany during the period of Nazi prominence and rule. Many, if not most, of the German people adored Hitler and supported his war of conquest, his government's anti-semitism and illegal deportation of Jews (most to concentration camps). It's debatable whether a majority of the population knew of the genocide, but I'd say it's a safe bet many were aware.
I'd say that flag clearly represented Germany and it's people at the time.
"We are told that the American soldier does not know what he is fighting for. Now, at least, he will know what he is fighting against." -General Omar Bradley said after inspecting the atrocity of a camp during the European crusade
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 25, 2015 at 04:57 PM
Confederate
B 1st Calvary Florida
Frank Berry
3 Sgt. Co. G 1 Regt Florida Calvary
Appears on company muster roll
Of the organization named above
For Jany +Feby, 1864
Enlisted: when Nov 9, 1861
Where Newnansville, Fla.
By whom:Capt Stockton
Period. 12 mo.
Last paid Aug. 31, 1864
Present or absent?________________
Remarks: Died at Chattanooga of wounds, 5th Dec. 1863
I am holding in my hand the muster ticket of My Great great Grandfather who as a citizen of Florida and the Southern States, never owned a slave, was the only grown man in the family, taking care of his wife, his mother, and a bunch of kids, poor as a snake had to leave his family in Alachua with barely a roof over their heads in the winter time they had to eat swamp cabbage, possums and bugs to survive while he went off to die Iin Tennessee.
War is hell but the war is over.
Posted by: NativeCane | June 25, 2015 at 05:04 PM
Heres a news flash, when the Calvary shows up at your dirt floor shack and tells you to go to Newnansville to enlist they dont ask how you "FEEL" about slavery and states rights and if you dont conscientiously object could you pretty please with sugar on top go enlist.
You take your ass to Newnansville and enlist no matter how you feel about anything because you know if they come back and find you havent gone you will die in the dirt in front of your wife and kids.
I know from family diarys my grandpa was a decent god fearing family man but no one in this day and age could possibly know what went through his head as he walked to Newnansville.
Posted by: NativeCane | June 25, 2015 at 05:30 PM
From my study of history (my major) South Carolina left because it feared the Lincoln presidency would abolish slavery. They attacked Fort Sumter and declared themselves an independent state, an action at the time which many felt that S. Carolina had a Constitutional right to do. Many of the other states then join South Carolina as a reaction to Lincoln sending troops to battle the rebels in South Carolina as they hoped for a political resolution. This was a span of some 5 months. Slavery is certainly what the war overwhelmingly becomes about, but people have to remember that the States left over a series and it wasn't like the whole South left on one day. Many people fought for the South based on their notion of States rights and State identity.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 05:47 PM
@BruceFeldmanCFB: #FSU QB De'Andre Johnson suspended indefinitely.. ESPN's Mark Schlabach reporting Johnson has been accused of punching a woman.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 06:11 PM
Afro. Americans should get more credit for the development of the south. If there had been a Marshall plan for the south instead of reconstrutction. There would have been less bitterness. B F Lasseter Abells Fllorida. Light Artillery Owner famous Majestic Saloon Ave D Miami Resting. At Woodlawn now called Caballero Rivero . Progenitor of large number. of cane fans . Also my 2nd great grand father.
Posted by: Canefederate | June 25, 2015 at 06:16 PM
I despise all racism, whether its preached by this killer, or diguised by and preached by fat asses Rush and Beck.....on the right.....or Farakhan, Jackson or Sharpton on the left...
All of them are bad and wrong....
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 06:51 PM
Thanks, Native & Dude. Lots of reasons why individual Southerners fought during the "War of Northern Aggression". Southern Pride had a lot to do with it. The same pride that has Southerners highly over-represented in every US Army since then. I've had many long talks with an elderly black gentleman who has proudly walked all over the South, dressed in Confederate gray and toting the Battle Flag, to honor the hundreds of freed and slave blacks who served in the Confederacy, and their white compatriots. Gave me a different perspective.
Regardless of what happened 150 years ago, the assault on this harmless symbol at this time will only elevate the status of the evil Mr Roof, and provide further "evidence" to the dolts who are impressed by his silly "Manifesto".
Posted by: OFNC | June 25, 2015 at 06:56 PM
War's over. Scoreboard North 1 South 0 F
Posted by: BEERicane | June 25, 2015 at 06:59 PM
Regardless of what happened 150 years ago, the assault on this harmless symbol at this time will only elevate the status of the evil Mr Roof, and provide further "evidence" to the dolts who are impressed by his silly "Manifesto".
Posted by: OFNC | June 25, 2015 at 06:56 PM
That harmless symbol wasn't raised over the SC capital until 1962. It was raised during the civil rights movement as a form of protest...to remind people of color that they were viewed as second class citizens. Thie romantic notion of this flag as a representation of southern heritage is specious at best.
The flag isn't so harmless when you look at it for what it really is.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 07:27 PM
Native, that's a great account. It's really great that that information has been passed on. The rank and file rebs had very little choice, they had to go.
One man's swamp cabbage is another man's hearts of palm artisanal locally sourced organic salad for $30 at a fancy restaurant!
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 25, 2015 at 07:31 PM
Native, that's a great account. It's really great that that information has been passed on. The rank and file rebs had very little choice, they had to go.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 25, 2015 at 07:31 PM
In other words, Even their GIs were slaves. More reason to remove that nation's flag.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 07:40 PM
^^^ It can't be at a People's building. On a shirt, a button, personal property, I don't care. I'm against Apple banning it from their store.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 07:52 PM
I agree....should not be on building. We had this issue in VA. Few years back at Fed Reserve....which despite claims it is not govt ....it has printed 4 trillion dollars it is printing money....if we did Feds would break us.. Well they had a group of gays working there.....and they actually let a gay pride flag fly with the US and VA flag. Hey they won't fly the swastika or the stars and bars....or allow a manger scene at Christmas....fine. Fly a gay pride flag? That's not a good idea or message for any institute to do.....many of us called and raised hell....but it was like it was nothing. Hey if that's your bag, I can accept it.....but I am not gay and do not want to see that flag in public....not my idea of positive things.
Only flags on public buildings should be US and state.
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 08:45 PM
^^ yea people can tattoo it on their faces if they want, but a black kid going on a field trip to the state capital shouldn't have to look up to see something that was placed there for the sole purpose of reminding him that he is second class.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 08:45 PM
Well they had a group of gays working there.....and they actually let a gay pride flag fly with the US and VA flag. Hey they won't fly the swastika or the stars and bars....or allow a manger scene at Christmas....fine. Fly a gay pride flag? That's not a good idea or message ....
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 08:45 PM
And what message is that?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 08:48 PM
Justice??
How the f*** does that beast fall to 10?
Posted by: Go Canes | June 25, 2015 at 08:57 PM
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 08:48 PM
I guarantee you and I are on the same page here, but religious people think it celebrates sin. VA is right, it shouldn't be there either.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 09:04 PM
TS,
Did you see who the Lakers drafted?
Winslow fell to the Miami Heat also. Great drafts by two great organizations.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 09:16 PM
I think all the big companies (Target, Walmart, EBay, etc, that removed anything to do with the confederate flag on the second day I believe, knew the real meaning of that flag. The flag stood for Forced Southern Slavery, no more, no less.
The truth is the truth. Let's move forward loving this nation that has given us freedom and security.
Let's talk about our love for the Canes, and that crazy mascot, Sebastian, that fills our hearts with laughter and pride.
Posted by: MaryLouAlumni | June 25, 2015 at 09:24 PM
Yesss indeed the Dude. I am ecstatic.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 09:26 PM
They made the right pick TS. I'm happy with it. It's a guard dominant league, they should be able to get a big in free agency. Plus it seems like the big guys are always injured.
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 09:39 PM
Let's talk about our love for the Canes, and that crazy mascot, Sebastian, that fills our hearts with laughter and pride.
Posted by: MaryLouAlumni | June 25, 2015 at 09:24 PM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 25, 2015 at 09:55 PM
I think you don't send messages of individual groups....gay, rebel, nazi, black, muslim....we all are americans and residents of our state. I think it is essy to live with that message instead of all these mixed nessages ...we all are the same when you look at it.....human race. Lets act like it finally. Dint be politcally correct be humanly correct.
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 10:00 PM
VA - I can't agree. You should not have included Nazi's in there. They are loathsome and and don't belong with the others. Same for skinhead trash and white supremacists. There's a special place in hell for those subhumans, along with terrorists and child molesters.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 25, 2015 at 10:30 PM
I think you don't send messages of individual groups....gay, rebel, nazi, black, muslim....we all are americans and residents of our state. I think it is essy to live with that message instead of all these mixed nessages ...we all are the same when you look at it.....human race. Lets act like it finally. Dint be politcally correct be humanly correct
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 10:00 PM
I don't think a gay pride flag should fly over a government building either... For the exact reasons u stated. Gay, straight, black, white... Who cares. (As long as you're not a gator fan.)
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 25, 2015 at 10:30 PM
Unfortunately, people think they have a right to be a nazi, fly the flag. I guess they do.....poor ignorant fools.I never want to see it fly.....I don't like any hate. We recently had some students flying ISIS flags.....what BS, but hey you show your intelligence. Think govt needs stick to US state flags that keeps it real.
Proud of UVA team did a good job never quit.
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Yea no gator flags.....ever....or FSU.....despise their shit!
Posted by: VA CANE | June 25, 2015 at 10:59 PM
We got the two best Mascots in College Sports in Sebastian and the Miami Maniac. Go Canes.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 25, 2015 at 11:03 PM
Wait, so the Nazi and Gator flags aren't the same?
(Just kidding)
Posted by: The Dude | June 25, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Thought it was a good draft for the Heat. I was hoping Montrezl Harrell would've dropped to em', but I like this Josh Richardson pick...good defense usually translates well from College to the NBA. If I had to grade it, I'll give em' an A.
PS: WWIM, #TEAMHEAT COMIN'!
Posted by: CaneRock | June 25, 2015 at 11:51 PM
LMAO! These Knicks fans gave Porzingis kid the business. Last time I saw that reaction from NY fans, was when the Jets drafted Kyle Brady. "YOU BETTER BE GOOD BRADY!" LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | June 26, 2015 at 12:25 AM
It depends what you are looking for ($$$) and what time of year but yes, I can help.
86 cane,
Email me at elliottcarbone@yahoo.com will get with you regarding specifics.
Posted by: Elliott | June 26, 2015 at 01:49 AM
Sup guys haven't spoke in a while....but here goes.....No Politics!! Dude killed 9 ppl and his Flag of choice Flew High while the Flag of the land draped low in honor....More Important Than Anything dude killed a US Senator.. the Flag is Not about Pride it's the staple hold of blacks not having rights, being killed for sport, and seperation from out heritage....It's easy for people to say Get Over It...it's not a big deal but wake up everyday not knowing you lineafe, wake up in fear as if your skin is warrant to be harassed, get pulled over fearing for your life....that is a young black man's everyday life Can WE PLEASE Only talk Canes because some will Never understand and to keep talking about it only shows how Insensitive we are to each other as Brothers and Sisters in a human race...
Back to Football PLEASE!!
Posted by: RCCF | June 26, 2015 at 03:18 AM
I graduated from TF SOUTH HS in Lansing,IL 97 and I was a transfer....when I arrived Blacks and Whites were at full war over the Rebel flag for the school....Needless to say that is No Longer the school flag..
Posted by: RCCF | June 26, 2015 at 03:23 AM