Rudy...recently many here criticized Rudy from www.insidetheu.com for his blog about the Canes recruiting class for 2009 and the apparent lack of attention UM is paying to star RB Jamal Berry. Rudy and I talked of the blog recently and he feels he has been mis-interpreted and mis-understood by the fans out there. And, I agree. At times it seems that anyone that talks even somewhat negatively about anything Cane related gets blasted on the blog. And Rudy is by no means alone in this experience.
Remember back to when the now infamous Carlos was the Anti-Christ? Well, we met Carlos at several Canespace pre-game parties at The Titanic (Cat5 and OcalaCane seen here in our usual pre-game hangout) and he has become one of our best friends and supporters. Ponce, Alpharetta and others who have dared to remove their ORANGE and GREEN glasses just for a moment and call it like the see it (even when not so good) have also been heavily criticized for their negative views.
Here is how I see it: I know Rudy (seen here on the field at the Under Armour HS All Star Game at Disney) personally and he is a good person, a huge Canes fan and an opinionated and honest person. He doesn't make stuff up just to stir the pot or just to get hits on his site. He speaks his mind and that means that he's going to say what he thinks and believes to be true. You can disagree if you want, openly and publicly on the blog, but attack the opinions, not the man. Attacking the person is not the Canespace way.
Rudy has told me that he wants to set the record straight with Canes fans at The Space. So, anyone who wants to speak to Rudy privately off the blog email me at host@canespace.com and I will forward you his email and/or phone number.
Raves...Former Hurricane WR and Legend of the Fall Lamar Thomas took several hours of his valuable 
time to sit down with Canespace recently and provide us with tons of great material for the three part series on the great Canes teams and players of 1990-92, his days in the NFLU at the Bucs and Dolphins and the current UM team, coaches and players to watch in 2008 and beyond.
We want to thank LT for his time and comments and congratulate him once again for recently getting his degree from UM. We wish him the best of luck with his continuing education (he is currently enrolled at UM and taking classes) and his plans to move into coaching at the high school and then collegiate levels. LT#36 was generous with his time, a great person to talk to and shared some great stories about old school Canes. LT is a true U legend!
Reservations...for those of you attending UM football games this year Canespace has 
made a special group rate agreement withThe Hampton Inn in Plantation, Florida (Southern Broward County). We are working on R/T transportation to Stadium from the hotel and will announce this soon on the blog.
Starting on July 15th just mention "Canespace" when making your reservations to get the special discount rate. The hotel is located on University Drive 10 miles north of the stadium which allows you to avoid the Turnpike tolls and traffic if you choose to drive there yourself.
The contact information for making your reservations at the #1 ranked Hampton Inn in Florida is:
Q: Manny...we saw Clements tear it up for BTW last year. Was he a junior? Posted by: 86Cane | June 28, 2008 at 07:47 PM
A: He was only a sophomore last year. He's a junior now.
Posted by: Manny Navarro | June 28, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Manny...how do we get Blustein of Fishbein on Canespace?
Posted by: SOUP | June 28, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Manny...Was it a case of: "Miller sign now or U lose your spot" or "Miller U ain't got the grades"?
Posted by: SOUP | June 28, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Q: Manny...how do we get Blustein of Fishbein on Canespace? Posted by: 86Cane | June 28, 2008 at 07:48 PM
A: Well, Larry works for us now at The Miami Herald. He told me he'd be more than happy to come on for chats at Eye On The U or Canespace. He's up at the National 7-on-7 event this weekend... i think its at UCF. Maybe we can work something out in the next couple of weeks. I'll ask Fish if he's interested.
Posted by: Manny Navarro | June 28, 2008 at 07:51 PM
Q: Manny...Was it a case of: "Miller sign now or U lose your spot" or "Miller U ain't got the grades"? Posted by: 86Cane | June 28, 2008 at 07:50 PM
A: Grades from what I'm told. Again, straight out of the person's mouth who takes account of these things for U.
Posted by: Manny Navarro | June 28, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Let's do a LIVE chat with those guys on "Eye On The U" soon!
And, if they want to write something for here to promote their sites or services then let them know they have a standing invitation.
Posted by: SOUP | June 28, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Just tell us the news, keep your sources shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, we TRUST U!
Manny...if U say it, that's always good enough for us!
Posted by: SOUP | June 28, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Audio is up...
www.miamiherald.com/907/
Posted by: Manny Navarro | June 28, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Good morning fellow Canes Fans!! The Award Winning Hampton Inn in Plantation, your only home for Canes Games is so glad to be working with you all. We are the #1 Ranked Hampton Inn in the State of Florida and you will know why when you stay with us for all home games this season. We are working on getting you transportation to and from the games as well as the low rate of $119.00 for all games. Includes our deluxe breakfast. Looking forward to a winning season at the Hampton Inn Plantation. Mention "Canespace" when you call 1-800-675-2116 or 954-382-4500. Susan stern, Director of Sales
Posted by: SUSAN | July 08, 2008 at 09:39 AM