One Is The Loneliest Number

As everyone surely knows by now, your Miami Hurricanes, yes those same Hurricanes that had in years past completely dominated on the field and in the NFLU draft, had exactly ONE player selected by the entire NFL over the last two days of fun and frolicking in New York. 

As expected, the Canes did not have a player selected in the first round, a feat they had accomplished for the past consecutive 14 years.  They did not have a player selected in rounds 1-5 either.  In fact, they had only one player, Spencer Adkins, selected overall in the seven full rounds of the 2009 draft.  

Adkins, a seldom used linebacker who had 20 tackles in limited playing time in 2008, was selected as the #176 pick in the sixth round.  He was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons right after the Chiefs selected Quinten Lawrence from McNeese State at #175 and just before Don Carey of Norfolk State who went to the Browns at #177.    Apparently, Adkins worked his way into the draft by being a workout machine and testing out very well at the NFL combine and in private workouts. 

Bruce Johnson, who many thought might be the Canes first player chosen was not drafted.  Glenn "I may not tackle well but I can really" Cook was rumored to have been seen launching his new career on the cooking channel making a dish called "roasted citrus garlic thyme chicken." 

The ACC was well represented with four of the top ten picks in the first round being from the conference.  

But instead of having the now famous "U" symbol on their helmet these players wore an "M" or a "W" or some other silly letter on their protective head gear.  

Wake Forest, Maryland, Virgina, BC and UNC all had players selected in round one.  Even some slacker Big Least teams like Rutgers and UConn had first round picks too. 

And, to make matters worse, even teams like Monmouth College, William & Mary, Cal Poly, Rice, Furman, Western illinois, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, Ball State, San Jose State, Richmond, Weber State, St. Paul's College, Stillman College, Nichols State, Abilene Christian and Temple all had players selected before the first Hurricane player was drafted. 

OUCH, that hurts!

So what does all this tell us?  Here are some facts that we believe to be true:

• That "The Truth" was in fact, and for possibly the first time in his life, telling the truth. As a result of failed recruiting under the now denounced and dispatched Larry Coker, the Canes had no talent on the field over the last two years.  The NFL draft just said so.
• That the lack of talent on the field apparently has this strange yet direct and significant impact on the team's ability to win games.  And all along we thought it might be coaching?  Imagine that! 
• Carlos, I hate to break it to you but Patrick Nix or Bill Young may not be to blame after all.  Well, Bill Young at least.  You can still blame Nix.

• Finally, that high school football talent has now officially, definitely and strategically been distributed across the entire spectrum of teams at all levels of college football.  The days of "parity" are clearly upon us.  And, there's no turning back now.

Comments

[Ocean State Cane]

kerplop

[DZ8]

two

[86Cane]

U gots to pay attention!

[Ocean State Cane]

i agree with three out of those two facts

[DZ8]

Parity is upon us until we return to kicking as$.

Coker was the right man for the job at that time. He wasn't the right man to sustain the program.

Willie Williams really only had one f up since his high school days. Two if you count transfering from The U.

I wish Coker the best of luck at UTSA. I wish Cook/Romeo/Dixon/Johnson/Armour/ and especially Youngblood and all the rest, the best of luck in their football careers and lives in general.

Could easily see Cook returning to The U as a graduate asistant.

[The Truth]

"...and for possibly the first time in his life, telling the truth"

Wow.

Cheap...but then again, so was the Charlie Brown refrence.

That's ok...I can take it LOL

[86Cane]

Ray Ray & Da Truth (Lamar Miller)

Everybody loves Ray Ray but Da Truth shall set us free...from Coker!

Posted by: 4-Real | April 27, 2009 at 08:04 PM

AND THAT GIVES ME AN IDEA FOR ANOTHER BLOG TOPIC:

"The Truth Will Set U Free"

OcalaCane...where U at?

[86Cane]

And what is FSU's excuse?? Same guy who was there when they were right behind us in the power rankings. This game this year will show who's closer to rising again.

Posted by: Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer | April 27, 2009 at 08:15 PM

So U wanna go see it IN PERSON while wearing Canespace gear deep into hostile enemy territory?

[Charlie Brown]

Truth...fair play is fair game?

[DZ8]

bg1906

Happy Birthday the other day.

Got done watching the 2008 highlights tape and I didn't get as big a kick out of the wooo wooo scene. It was great to see the players interacting with Shannon though. I thought one of Shannons faults might be being too strict and causing the players to play tight. I don't think that is the case anymore.

In the begining of the tape I noticed highlights from Moncur and Colin McCarthy. It will be good to have them back this year. It is a real shame we didn't have our co-ordinators last year so we can hit this early, brutal schedule at full speed.

Like Cav said once,(paraphrasing here) 'Our growth won't be gradual, incremental, baby steps. It will be exponential with the talent we are aquiring.'

The O line needs to jell. The young, talented players need to become veteran, talented players. It's like the scene in Independence Day when the aliens are gradually getting their warships into place. Almost there.
We will be back next year, but 2010 is when we'll dominate.

[The Truth]

Whatever you say Charlie...just don't let Lucy rip that ball away. Wouldn't want you cracking that noggin missing another kick ;-)

[solarcane]

current USC players in the NFL

USC
Sam Baker Offensive Tackle Atlanta Falcons
Darnell Bing Defensive Back Detroit Lions
John David Booty Quarterback Minnesota Vikings
David Buehler Place kicker Dallas Cowboys
Reggie Bush Running Back New Orleans Saints
Matt Cassel Quarterback Kansas City Chiefs
Shaun Cody Defensive End Houston Texans
Brian Cushing Linebacker Houston Texans
Fred Davis Tight End Washington Redskins
Sedrick Ellis Defensive Tackle New Orleans Saints
Kevin Ellison Defensive Back San Diego Chargers
Justin Fargas Running Back Oakland Raiders
Cary Harris Defensive Back Arizona Cardinals
Lawrence Jackson Defensive End Seattle Seahawks
Dwayne Jarrett Wide Receiver Carolina Panthers
Winston Justice Offensive Tackle Philadelphia Eagles
Ryan Kalil Center Carolina Panthers
Matt Leinart Quarterback Arizona Cardinals
Deuce Lutui Offensive Guard Arizona Cardinals
Kaluka Maiava Linebacker Cleveland Browns
Tom Malone Punter New England Patriots
Rey Maualuga Linebacker Cincinnati Bengals
Billy Miller Tight End New Orleans Saints
Fili Moala Defensive Tackle Indianapolis Colts
Kyle Moore Defensive End Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carson Palmer Quarterback Cincinnati Bengals
Mike Patterson Defensive Tackle Philadelphia Eagles
Troy Polamalu Defensive Back Pittsburgh Steelers
Ryan Powdrell Running Back Pittsburgh Steelers
Chilo Rachal Offensive Guard San Francisco 49ers
Drew Radovich Offensive Tackle Minnesota Vikings
LaJuan Ramsey Defensive Tackle Tennessee Titans
Keith Rivers Linebacker Cincinnati Bengals
Frostee Rucker Defensive End Cincinnati Bengals
Mark Sanchez Quarterback New York Jets
Junior Seau Linebacker New England Patriots
Steve Smith Wide Receiver New York Giants
Matt Spanos Center Dallas Cowboys
Lofa Tatupu Linebacker Seattle Seahawks
Terrell Thomas Defensive Back New York Giants
Patrick Turner Wide Receiver Miami Dolphins
Kenechi Udeze Defensive End Minnesota Vikings
Chauncey Washington Running Back Jacksonville Jaguars
LenDale White Running Back Tennessee Titans
Kyle Williams Offensive Tackle Seattle Seahawks
Thomas Williams Linebacker Jacksonville Jaguars

peace

[Charlie Brown]

Truth...All teasing aside3, U know I love U bro.

TOP RIGHT photo should make U feel better!

[solarcane]

U current in NFL

Miami (Fla.)
Spencer Adkins Linebacker Atlanta Falcons
Baraka Atkins Defensive End Seattle Seahawks
Jon Beason Linebacker Carolina Panthers
Kareem Brown Defensive Tackle New York Jets
Phillip Buchanon Defensive Back Detroit Lions
Rashad Butler Offensive Tackle Houston Texans
Calais Campbell Defensive Tackle Arizona Cardinals
Tanard Davis Defensive Back Tennessee Titans
Jeff Feagles Punter New York Giants
Tavares Gooden Linebacker Baltimore Ravens
Frank Gore Running Back San Francisco 49ers
Orien Harris Defensive Tackle Cincinnati Bengals
Devin Hester Wide Receiver Chicago Bears
Edgerrin James Running Back Arizona Cardinals
Darnell Jenkins Wide Receiver Houston Texans
Kelly Jennings Defensive Back Seattle Seahawks
Andre Johnson Wide Receiver Houston Texans
William Joseph Defensive Tackle Oakland Raiders
Lance Leggett Wide Receiver Cleveland Browns
Ray Lewis Linebacker Baltimore Ravens
Damione Lewis Defensive Tackle Carolina Panthers
Willis McGahee Running Back Baltimore Ravens
Rocky McIntosh Linebacker Washington Redskins
Bryant McKinnie Offensive Tackle Minnesota Vikings
Brandon Meriweather Defensive Back New England Patriots
Dan Morgan Linebacker New Orleans Saints
Sinorice Moss Wide Receiver New York Giants
Santana Moss Wide Receiver Washington Redskins
Chris Myers Offensive Guard Houston Texans
Greg Olsen Tight End Chicago Bears
Buck Ortega Tight End New Orleans Saints
Roscoe Parrish Wide Receiver Arizona Cardinals
Kenny Phillips Defensive Back New York Giants
Clinton Portis Running Back Washington Redskins
Ed Reed Defensive Back Baltimore Ravens
Antrel Rolle Defensive Back Arizona Cardinals
Brett Romberg Center Atlanta Falcons
Glenn Sharpe Cornerback Atlanta Falcons
Jeremy Shockey Tight End New Orleans Saints
Santonio Thomas Defensive Tackle Cleveland Browns
Jonathan Vilma Linebacker New Orleans Saints
Reggie Wayne Wide Receiver Indianapolis Colts
Vince Wilfork Defensive Tackle New England Patriots
Leon Williams Linebacker Cleveland Browns
D.J. Williams Linebacker Denver Broncos
Kellen Winslow Tight End Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Eric Winston Offensive Tackle Houston Texans

peace

[bg1906]

DZ8,

It was hilarious to me because everyone see's Randy as so up tight and not the have fun type and think the players are fearful of him. That seemed like a group that was very comfortable with their head guy. Also to me it was just so funny how he said it...Ahhhhhhhh, I feel good today (rolling his shoulders) and the players started woooing and laughing and smiling. I just like it. Maybe I hyped it toooo much and then when you see it, its not as big as I made it sound. HAHAHAHA!

[solarcane]

Florida current NFL

Florida
Dallas Baker Wide Receiver Pittsburgh Steelers
Alex Brown Defensive End Chicago Bears
Andre Caldwell Wide Receiver Cincinnati Bengals
Cooper Carlisle Offensive Tackle Oakland Raiders
Joe Cohen Defensive Tackle Miami Dolphins
Andra Davis Linebacker Denver Broncos
Jabar Gaffney Wide Receiver Denver Broncos
Earnest Graham Running Back Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Derrick Harvey Defensive End Jacksonville Jaguars
Percy Harvin Wide Receiver Minnesota Vikings
Cornelius Ingram Tight End Philadelphia Eagles
Chad Jackson Wide Receiver Denver Broncos
Todd Johnson Defensive Back St. Louis Rams
Jevon Kearse Defensive End Tennessee Titans
Billy Latsko Running Back San Diego Chargers
Bobby McCray Defensive End New Orleans Saints
Ray McDonald Defensive Tackle San Francisco 49ers
Drew Miller Center Jacksonville Jaguars
Jeremy Mincey Defensive End Jacksonville Jaguars
Jarvis Moss Defensive End Denver Broncos
Louis Murphy Wide Receiver Oakland Raiders
Reggie Nelson Defensive Back Jacksonville Jaguars
Mike Peterson Linebacker Atlanta Falcons
Ian Scott Defensive Tackle San Diego Chargers
Lito Sheppard Defensive Back New York Jets
Brandon Siler Linebacker San Diego Chargers
Max Starks Offensive Tackle Pittsburgh Steelers
Travis Taylor Wide Receiver Detroit Lions
Fred Taylor Running Back New England Patriots
Marcus Thomas Defensive Tackle Denver Broncos
Aaron Walker Tight End Cleveland Browns
Gerard Warren Defensive Tackle Oakland Raiders
Tavares Washington Offensive Tackle Kansas City Chiefs
Eric Wilbur Punter New York Jets
DeShawn Wynn Running Back Green Bay Packers

peace

[Cat 5 Cane]

.GOOD STUFF, UP TILL THE LAST SENTENCE... "The days of "parity" are clearly upon us. And, there's no turning back now."... YA BLEW IT, But Ya get a... "That-ta a-boy For effort!"

Enjoyed the article and it read well... good stuff... again!

[solarcane]

current UNC in NFL

North Carolina
Sam Aiken Wide Receiver New England Patriots
Ethan Albright Offensive Guard Washington Redskins
Matt Baker Quarterback Arizona Cardinals
Kentwan Balmer Defensive End San Francisco 49ers
Connor Barth Place kicker Kansas City Chiefs
Jason Brown Center St. Louis Rams
Alge Crumpler Tight End Tennessee Titans
Ronald Curry Wide Receiver Detroit Lions
Greg Ellis Defensive End Dallas Cowboys
Brooks Foster Wide Receiver St. Louis Rams
Madison Hedgecock Running Back New York Giants
Vonnie Holliday Defensive End Miami Dolphins
Hakeem Nicks Wide Receiver New York Giants
Willie Parker Running Back Pittsburgh Steelers
Julius Peppers Defensive End Carolina Panthers
Richard Quinn Tight End Denver Broncos
Jeff Reed Place kicker Pittsburgh Steelers
Garrett Reynolds Offensive Tackle Atlanta Falcons
Jeff Saturday Center Indianapolis Colts
Gerald Sensabaugh Defensive Back Dallas Cowboys
Ryan Sims Defensive Tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brandon Tate Wide Receiver New England Patriots
Hilee Taylor Defensive End Carolina Panthers
David Thornton Linebacker Tennessee Titans
Greg Warren Center Pittsburgh Steelers

peace

[solarcane]

"The days of "parity" are clearly upon us. And, there's no turning back now

Fortunately the days of parody are behind us

peace

[DZ8]

bg1906

I almost told you a couple of days ago not to "ruin" any other parts of it for me, lol.
It was very good to see the dynamic that Randy has with the team.

[The Truth]

The Heat are getting raped by the refs... without the lube.

Anything to keep a Cleveland/LA finals is what it looks like. What better way to assure Lebron advancing then to extend this series while they rest.

You know I'm only playng 86...I got your back in more ways than you know. That's The Truth.

[solarcane]

last one, for my bwa, Six

Hawaii Current NFL

Hawaii
Ikaika Alama-Francis Defensive End Detroit Lions
Davone Bess Wide Receiver Miami Dolphins
Colt Brennan Quarterback Washington Redskins
Jason Elam Place kicker Atlanta Falcons
C.J. Hawthorne Wide Receiver Arizona Cardinals
Wayne Hunter Offensive Tackle New York Jets
Travis LaBoy Defensive End Arizona Cardinals
Vince Manuwai Offensive Guard Jacksonville Jaguars
Mat McBriar Punter Dallas Cowboys
Ryan Mouton Defensive Back Tennessee Titans
Melila Purcell Defensive End Cleveland Browns
Samson Satele Center Oakland Raiders
Isaac Sopoaga Defensive Tackle San Francisco 49ers
Pisa Tinoisamoa Linebacker St. Louis Rams
Jeff Ulbrich Linebacker San Francisco 49ers
David Veikune Defensive End Cleveland Browns

peace

[The Truth]

I think her shirt was too small and she has great "eyes"

Very hot!!

Who is she?

[The Truth]

I don't know about parody in D1 but it's plain to see that now more than ever everyone has good players on the roster.

Obviously, Miami did not. The NFL will draft you if you're a player...

What does it say that a Miami team sent 1...ONE kid into the show as a drafted player?

So all you arguers go on and on about coaches and S&C and blah blah blah....Miami was a waistland under Clappy Von Clapenstein and this year more than ever proved it. These kids where the heart of his recruiting style.

Terrible.

[Charlie Brown]

Truth...what about the Glenn Cook comment in the blog article above. I thought U (or Solar) might appreciate that?

[Charlie Brown]

You know I'm only playng 86...I got your back in more ways than you know. That's The Truth.

Posted by: The Truth | April 27, 2009 at 08:59 PM

I know, I know...

[The Truth]

Listen, after what just ate here in this bar that damn dish Cook is serving up sounds fricken perfect to me LOL

I was just about to hit the 94 west out of here but that was a hell of comeback. I'm stayin...

The food sucks but the beer is COLD!!

Good game now.

[Charlie Brown]

par·i·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈper-ə-tē, ˈpa-rə-\

Function: noun

1: the quality or state of being equal or equivalent.

[The Truth]

Yeah...I know how to spell!!!

I SWEAR!!!

But this phone tries to guess what you're writing and sometimes I don't catch it LOL

On another note, how much fatter is Chuck Barkley gonna get?

[The Truth]

And does anyone know what was wrong with the TNT host last year? His face was deformed.

He looks normal now...what was it?

[Not-so-Sane Cane]

...and so much for Marve staying close to Daddy...http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4105299

[Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer]

Truth, do you think next year's crop of seniors brings a faint shine to the Clappy Era?? C-Mac, Sharpton and Epps might do well, same with Sam and Hill, maybe even Phillips if he can hold off the freshmen, lol.

The Freshmen are coming! The Freshmen are coming!

[The Truth]

"he also liked Purdues academic programs...""

Hahahahahahahahaha

(deep breath)

Hahahahahahahaha

Whoooooo...that just made my day!!!

LOL

USF - until he enrols my $$$ is on USF

Did Jermain O'Neil forget how to rebound? WTF is wrong with him?

[canechic]

James jones playing good though! Ok back to finals.

[The Truth]

Epps - if he's all healed up and it looks like he is - will draft well.

CMac and Sharpton are draftable but they need to show something this year...

Sharpton needs to show ability to diagnose the play faster and he needs to get back in coverage when he's asked to.

Cmac needs to stay healthy and tackle well in space...he has other issues but those will keep him down in the draft.

The Heat are back to sucking a*s again and I've got a decent drive ahead so I might be out...they have 6 minutes to keep me interested.

[The Truth]

#6 is going to have to have an AMAZING year to get drafted.

[canechic]

What a basket by O'neil!

[JCane]

Trivia question:

How long does it take a major league team to go from 10 games over 500 to 500 on the nose?

Answer:

per the Marlins, apparently 10 games. Only 3 more to go to make this a reality. Yuch.

Now we'll see what the Heat still has left in them.

Re: Coker's game day coaching:

I still think the offensive calls vs. OSU in the championship game were atrocious. UM clearly had more talent and obviously nearly won. If they had more creative offensive playcalling that game, the flag wouldn't have mattered. OSU's D plan was to stack up McGahee and make Dorsey beat them. Dorsey was definitely not on target that night, so what did we do about it? How many times did we try something else to take the pressure off of simple McGahee strength runs? How about an end around, an option play, someone else running the ball, some easier passes.....UM only stayed close in the game due to superior talent, as they clearly had an inferior game plan that day.

Only my opinion.

Posted by: JCane | April 27, 2009 at 09:50 PM

[Charlie Brown]

"he also liked Purdues academic programs."

Hahahahahahahahaha...(deep breath)

Whoooooo...that just made my day!!!

Posted by: The Truth | April 27, 2009 at 09:51 PM

Truth what do U know? I heard from some non-confirmed sources that Marve had GRADE issues? Rumors, ONLY RUMORS, were he had GPA below 2.0 during his last semester???

[The Truth]

I only really watch playoff basketball...so forgive me if this a known thing:

Is Joe Johnson a helluva player or what?

[The Truth]

That boy has GF "issues" along with "daddysupmyass issues"

But his grades are a problem cuz he doesn't really think he should have to be there. The "rumors" are almost ALL true and that's unfortunate for him because his father, instead of pointing fingers, really should try to get his sons balls back from his woman of the moment and sit his dumb a*s down with a tutor.

After he's done with those 2 things he needs to put his foot so far up his a*s that Bobby Drama could tie daddies shoe through his teeth.

Teach that dumb a*s some responsibility and respect.

But daddy doesn't get it.

[The Truth]

I hate the XX guy... Dumbest adds on TV.

[canechic]

Truth you got that right! I think he may need a trip to bootcamp and right off to Iraq. Teach his behind some real life lessons, I have no patience for boys like this and even less for Fathers who allow it.
How many young men would have given anything to be the starting QB at UM, let alone a full ride scholarship, psst... ok I am finished!

[The Truth]

Dead on CC

Ok ladies and Gents...this game is over for me. I got 45 minutes on the hwy to home so I'm out!

[solarcane]

Soup,
yea I got a chuckle out of the Cook nickname, you are the next coming of Chris Berman

Truth LMAO at the foot up the azz crack!!

I have a friend from Jersey that slays me when he says hes gonna put his foot so far up your azz you'll sneeze shoelaces.

peace

[JCane]

Anyone ever seen an NBA playoff victory by as much as Denver is reeling off right now vs. New Orleans? Wow. N.O. has just made a pair of free throws to narrow the gap to 56 with under 4 min. left.

[solarcane]

Sean Spence hi lite reel from his freshman year

Unreal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9msKIynUY

peace

[tortugacane]

My picks for LOF are:

Bosher and McCarthy

[86Cane]

From The Palm Beach Post:

Lots of people are probably surprised that Spencer Adkins was drafted at all - much less in the sixth round by the Atlanta Falcons - but the Hurricanes’ former back-up middle linebacker isn’t among them.

Adkins, watching from his mother’s home in Naples, said he was expecting something to happen when the Falcons’ selection - the 176th overall - came up in the draft. Most draft analysts viewed Adkins as a premium free agent, and certainly no better than a seventh round pick.

“I had a good feeling I was going to be picked,” said Adkins, who visited with the Falcons’ coaching staff in Atlanta recently. “I wasn’t listening to all the outside things. Then it happened.”

Adkins was the only UM player taken over seven rounds, marking the fewest Hurricanes selected in one draft since 1980. Cornerback Bruce Johnson, who draftniks viewed as the most draftable UM player, was not picked.

Adkins probably wouldn’t have been drafted either if not for an eye-catching performance at UM’s Pro Day in February. Among other things, Adkins ran 40 yards in 4.43 seconds, broad jumped 10-2, vertical jumped 36 1/2 inches and bench pressed 225 pounds a total of 30 times.

“It obviously boosted me up,” Adkins said of Pro Day. “But from what the Atlanta coaches told me, they always liked what they saw before that. That just added flame to the fire.”

Maybe so, but Adkins didn’t have a lot of shining moments as a collegian to impress the NFL. He made five starts as a junior, but those games included forgettable losses to Oklahoma, Virginia and Georgia Tech. Last season, Adkins played exclusively in a reserve role and registered four of his career five sacks while being used as an inside blitzer on passing situations.

Adkins is physically impressive. Although he stands only 5-11, every ounce of his 238 pounds is solid steel. But those physical attributes didn’t amount to great production during his UM career.

”I didn’t achieve what I expected,” Adkins said Sunday. “I could have done a lot more. But that’s all in the past and I’m looking forward right now.”

[Canefantasy]

My picks are:
Epps and Spence!!
I rewatched all the Canes losses this past season... We had a damn good football team. We went toe to toe with the National Champs, If Kayne made that catch we win the UNC game.. If we stopped FSU from getting that damn first down, or if we stayed healthy and had some veterans step up(goodbye Cokers bitches).. A common theme is that Marve and Harris both had to improvise on every play because Nix was terrible. I can not wait for the whipple attack. Defense will be better with more talent and experience!! We get through the first four games and we are going to have one hell of a season!! GO CANES!!