Canespace Holiday Happenings

As another year draws to a close we want to thank all of the bloggers who have made Canespace the most informative and complete University of Miami athletics blog in the entire blogoshpere!  The 2008 year was an exciting one for Hurricane sports and Canespace was there all they way to cover the events that mattered most to die hard Canes fans from baseball to basketball to football.

Here is a quick run down of Holiday happenings around The Space:

"Canespace Day" at The BUC:

The UM athletic ticket office is working in conjunction with Canespace to host Canespace Day at The BankUnited Center on 1/21/09 as your Miami Hurricanes take on former UM head coach Leonard Hamilton and the FSU Seminoles. 

This exciting ACC match-up will feature pre/post game gatherings at The Titanic, recognition for Canespace during the game and the possibility of meeting current and former UM players, coaches and Athletic Department officials. U never know who might show up so we strongly recommend that U do! 

Canespace is the first blog to be scheduled for this type of event, so come out and support the Canes by buying tickets to the game. Contact David Siestma at UM at dsietsma@miami.edu for tickets!

All I Want For Christmas Is U: This feature will run on Christmas Day at 3 PM and include a photo essay of all of the things U love most about the Hurricanes from the ACC championship is baseball to the first season at TNP Stadium to the lovely ladies that wear the orange and green.  We will also include our wish list for 2009.  Be FIRST and win two tickets to Canespace Day at The BUC!

Bear Hunt:  This feature will run on December 26 at 3 PM and will include a breakdown of the UM-Cal match-up in the Emerald Bowl.  Be FIRST and win two tickets to the UM-FSU game!

Emerald Bowl LIVE:

We will be blogging the Canes vs Bears Emerald Bowl Game LIVE from San Francisco.  Christopher Whelpton, also known as Orange and Green In The Vein (or OGV for short) on the blog will be covering the game for Canespace on site in the "City By The Bay". 

Chris earned his FREE tickets to the Emerald Bowl by writing the season long series titled: "Short List to South Beach".  Join us for LIVE blogging on December 27th and OGV's follow-up photo essay and write up of the game. This blog will be posted at 7 PM so that we have a clean, fresh blog to go LIVE for the game at 8 PM!

This blog is brought to U by Chick-fil-A. 

Eat More chicken!

GO CANES!!!

Comments

[The Truth]

first?

[nemo2002]

Is everyone dead?

[nemo2002]

I can't believe that we're playing in the freakin' NUTZ Bowl!

[DZ8]

so close damn

[The Truth]

SOUP

Just so you know I'm one your biggest fans with this place. I talk to anyone that'll listen. South Beach, Homestead, Key West, Maryland, NYC, Boston and even Meechigan!!

Everywhere!

I wish you continued sucess in the new year!

Go Canes

[The Truth]

Go Canespace!!

[hurriphin 09']

Work sucks....

[86Cane]

Truth...thanks for your continued support!

It helps us get to where we want to be:

National Championship Blog in FIRST PLACE!!!

[SOUP]

The UMAA congratulates the Miami Hurricanes football team on a great season! The Hurricanes are headed to the Emerald Bowl and the UMAA will be hosting the Official University of Miami Bowl Pregame Celebration for alumni and fans.

The Official Pregame Celebration will feature a pep rally complete with the Band of the Hour, cheerleaders and Sebastian the Ibis. The event also includes a tailgate buffet, entertainment and commemorative spirit items.

Saturday, December 27, 2008
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)
Pete’s Tavern - ’Cane Zone
(next door to Pete’s Tavern)
128 King Street
San Francisco, California

Game tickets through the UMAA will only be available through the purchase of a game day package which includes a ticket to the pregame celebration and the game.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information on Emerald Bowl festivities or to register for the Official Pregame Celebration, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-862-5867 or 305-284-2872, or via e-mail at alumni@miami.edu, or visit the UMAA Emerald Bowl webpage.

Hurricane Club members, season ticket holders, alumni, or fans should visit www.hurricanesports.com or call 1-800-GOCANES for specific instructions on purchasing Bowl tickets only.

Premiere College Sports is your official Hurricanes travel provider! For more information or to purchase your land only packages, please call 1-800-924-9993 or visit www.hurricanesportstravel.com.

For the complete Emerald Bowl Press Release, please visit www.hurricanesports.com.

[CanesgirlNC]

10th?

[CanesgirlNC]

Glad OGV is going to the game.

[CanesgirlNC]

CGNC-

I'm lovin' those phins right now!! You a fan too? Wether you is or aint, how could you not love that?

Posted by: hurriphin | December 23, 2008 at 04:37 PM

Yea I am a Fins fan as I am a Miami native. People can say what they like about the Tuna, man knows football ;-D

[canechic]

Merry Christmas! Canesgirl U coming to Orlando?

[USAFCane]

some randon stats on obvious and less obvious Canes in the NFL.

C.Campbell - 0 sacks
B.Atkins - 2 sacks
E.Reed - 7 int, 41 for career
A.Rolle - 84 tackles
EJ - 400+ yards rushing (ouch)
J.McDougle - 1 tackle
Beason - 136 tackles, 3 int
Wilfork - 58 tackles
Meriwether - 78 tackle, 4 int
Hester - 580 receiving, 3 TD
Olsen - 540 receiving, 4td
Vilma - 119 tacles
Shockey - 483 yds receiving

[hurriphin 09']

CGNC-

I aint lyin', this upcoming Jets game feels like the Superbowl!! Word to everything!!!

[DZ8]

Work does suck...
I love the Dolphins as well...
Wish everyone the best this holiday season..

The best thing about being a Miami Hurricane fan right now is: We are not just grasping at straws hoping for a return to our glory years. We have a man in charge who has a plan and is putting it in place. Last year we needed QBs (got 3), LBs (got roughly 5), WRs (can't count that high).
This year we need offensive linemen, and defensive backs. We've got about 4 D backs and three linemen right now. On National Signing Day I am sure we will have more.

You can make the argument that Randy Shannon was an average coach with above average talent as a defensive co-ordinater (That the players made him look good. I would disagree but you can make the argument). You can make the argument that Randy is not a good head coach, IMO it remains to be seen. One thing that is above argument is that Randy is one heck of a recruiter and is bringing the talent back to Coral Gables. He got rid of coaches last year who did not do their job, he will get coaches in here who can do their job. Our A.D.D., instant gratification mentality wants/needs immediate results. That is not possible in this case because like Randy said on NSD in Feb of 2008, "This class is the FOUNDATION of our future." We are not putting the finishing pieces on this soon to be masterpiece, we are laying the groundwork. The frustration and dissapointment we felt at times this season will pay dividends in the future.

The future is bright for all of Miami (Dolphins and 'Canes).

[canechic]

DZ8 U got that right baby!!!!

Canesgirl U got mail!! Just saw your email, bummer but we have to get together next season, NO EXCUSES!!

[SOUP]

From www.hurricanesports.com:

Sophomore left-hander Chris Hernandez and junior shortstop Ryan Jackson continue to garner preseason awards as both University of Miami baseball players were named to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's 2009 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American baseball team on Tuesday.

The recognition from Collegiate Baseball marks the third national preseason honor for both Jackson and Hernandez. On Dec. 5, both players were named to the College Baseball Foundation's 2009 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List while just last week, both Miami natives were named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-America First Team.

For Hernandez, the Louisville Slugger honor is his second first-team selection this preseason, while Jackson picked up second team honors after being named first team by the NCBWA.

Seven Atlantic Coast Conference players were named to one of the three Louisville Slugger teams, with North Carolina and Miami combining for six of the league's seven spots. San Diego State's RHP Stephen Strasburg is the publication's preseason pick for National Player of the Year.

Hernandez, one of six starters named to the first-team staff, is coming off one of the most decorated freshman seasons in school history, finishing a perfect 11-0 with a 2.72 ERA en route to numerous All-American honors. Striking out a team-high 117 batters in 112 2/3 innings in 2008, Hernandez was recognized as the National Freshman Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. He was named First Team All-America by Louisville Slugger and Second Team All-America by Baseball America and Rivals.com. He was also named Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and First Team All-ACC after going 8-0 in 10 league starts.

Jackson had a breakout year in 2008, hitting .360 with four home runs, 50 RBI, 49 runs scored and 10 stolen bases en route to First Team All-ACC honors. He led the Hurricanes with 19 doubles in 2008, in addition to ranking second in at-bats (242) and hits (87) and third in batting average. His .360 average at the conclusion of his sophomore season was 124 points higher than his average in 2007 (.236), easily the greatest turnaround on the UM roster. Jackson also had another stellar year defensively at shortstop, committing just eight errors on 310 chances for a .974 fielding percentage.

[SOUP]

More from the UM web site:

Fresh off its 11th College World Series appearance in head coach Jim Morris' 15 seasons at the helm of the University of Miami baseball program, the Hurricanes are ranked No. 18 in Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's Fabulous 40 Preseason NCAA Division I baseball poll announced Monday.

Overall, four Atlantic Coast Conference teams are ranked in the Top 20, with North Carolina coming in at No. 2, Florida State at No. 7 and Georgia Tech at No. 12. LSU will enter the 2009 season as the nation's top-ranked team in Collegiate Baseball's poll, while Rice, Georgia and Stanford round out the Top 5 behind the Tigers and the Tar Heels.

The 2009 Hurricanes will feature 19 returning players - including 16 letterwinners - from last year's team that reached the College World Series for the 23rd time in school history and finished with an overall record of 53-11. Among the players returning this upcoming season include three National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-Americans in sophomore left-hander Chris Hernandez, junior shortstop Ryan Jackson and junior right-hander Kyle Bellamy.

[SOUP]

OGV...call me. U are all set!

2 Club level tickets
2 UMAA pre-game party passes
1 Guaranteed good time!

[TLuv]

Merry Christmas Canespace

[wv cane]

can anyone tell me what tim harris done before coming to work for randy , didnt he run an offense in south florida highschool

[J]

Borges set to be SDSU OC - the available pool of candidates gets smaller

[J]

Ice was the HC at Booker T

[wv cane]

didnt he have a good offense and was it a pro set

[wv cane]

do you think tim could be a good oc , booker t seemed to be a pretty good tim last few years

[SOUP]

Tim Harris was the head coach at Miami Booker T Washington HS. Davon Johnson and Brandon Harris were recruits from that HS.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2008-05-04-coach-miami_N.htm

[wv cane]

i ment team

[SOUP]

I believe that Harris needs to get his college degree before he can officially be named a coach and recruit. Right now he is an "administrative assistant" to Shannon.

[wv cane]

i remember when he was brung aboard and i thought he would eventually have a hand in the offense i think he would be alot better than most people would beleive

[wv cane]

i read alot on here but never post i do watch every game and beleive we have as much talent as anybody else,but ithink nix has these kids so scared of making a mistake that they play way to tight

[J]

Tim is a great coach, you may even see him demonstrate that this year - just saying. The jump from HS coach to D-1 OC is a bit steep. Now a position or perhaps particular group coach, hmmmmm.

I think he got his degree as a prerequisite to being Coach's special assistant

[wv cane]

well thanks for the info i gotta go do some last minute shopping and watch the local wv mountain people grope their sisters in public

[SOUP]

Tim Harris, Sr.
Assistant to the Head Coach

Tim Harris Sr. is in his first year as assistant to the head coach. Harris has more 21 years of coaching experience at the high school level. He comes to Miami after serving as the head coach at Booker T. Washington from 2003-07 where he went 57-7.

He guided the Tornadoes to the 2007 Class 4A state championship and a No. 8 national ranking. Harris was named the 2007 USA Today National Coach of the Year as well as the 2007 Miami Herald Coach of the Year and 2007 South Florida Touchdown Club Coach of the Year. He also earned 2003, 2004 and 2006 Florida Dairy Farm Coach of the Year honors.

Harris also coached at Miami High School from 1986-96 where he coached wide receivers and served as the offensive coordinator. He served as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Northwestern High School from 1997-98 and 2001-02. He was the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Miami Central High School from 1999-2000.

A native of Miami, Harris played three years as a defensive back at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. He and his wife, Chonita, have two sons, Brandon and Tim Jr.

[MidWestCane]

"#12 gets it.

Why can't Marve?

The Truth wants the kid to stay. Believes that kid IS special. I just hope he stops thinking about how special he is

Posted by: The Truth | December 24, 2008 at 08:25 AM"

Now I understand why they call this man - "The Truth".

Happy Christmas Eve Legion.

[hurriphin 09']

our beloved dolphins are pressed for secondary help. anyone fancy them taking b.johnson or a.reddick in the late rounds?

and before anyone suggests them-
I'd pay them NOT to draft c.armour or l.ponder!
(although ponder did come through vs. UVA)

[MidWestCane]

Tim Harris, welcome aboard.

You too Jermaine Johnson, welcome aboard, glad you pulled the trigger.

[solarcane]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MERRY CHRISTMAS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

I hope every one of you and your families have a wonderful holiday.
It is a great expereince to share this blog with so many good folks.

PEACE ON EARTH

[nemo2002]

Thanks! Igualmente.

[roachcane77]

Merry Christmas Canespacers!

[Calvin]

2 of my favorite Cane moments of the year was when sean spence slammed the hell out of tebow, and when bruce johnson over celebrated after recovering the ball that seans spence ripped out against virginia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qTgYNP6vBk

Posted by: Calvin | December 24, 2008 at 12:31 PM

What are yall 2 favorite/memorable moments this year for the Hurricanes?

[hurriphin 09']

off top:

when spence pole-axed brandon james & that final sack on tyrod taylor at TNP.

can we name some more?

[hurriphin 09']

-When Jacory & LaRon avenged the OB finale loss with that miracle drive against UVA.(overcoming like 104 false starts)
-After cleaning up a tackle of VT's RB, Brandon Harris got down on all fours, and started poppin' sh!t to the downed ballcarrier. (I felt like I time-machined back to the late 80's for that moment)

[Calvin]

Ok hurriphin only 2 per post, :)

[Calvin]

By the way, i missed that one about brandon harris, must of been in the 1st quarter.

[hurriphin 09']

-AJ's 1st TD (many more to come)
-Kayne's TD @ TX AM (after scoring, letting the cameras know what time it was)

[solarcane]

Everytime Bosher cracked down a returner when the guy thought he was gonna run right over him

peace

[Canezitis]

who's the 5* OL who just committed with us?btw,merry christmas all.

[hurriphin 09']

-Marve's entire performance against A&M. Particularly when he took a big shot and still threw a money pass. (in the event that we never see him in orange n' green again, it was an excellent performance, especially considering the circumstances)

[solarcane]

Cal is 7-0 at home this year

peace