And The Winners Are...

Each year around this time we take stock of who and what has helped us make it through another year of Hurricane sports. Then we hold an election to confirm what we believe to be true.

In our second annual celebration of the bloggers that make Canespace what it is we recently completed our our nomination, selection and recognition of the Canespace Ring Of Honor inductees for 2009. 

The bloggers selected by the fans were:

• bg1906 (NSD hero, video game king and leading vote getter)
• Calvin (does anyone have any doubt that he is an all time classic)
• Canechic (strong blogger, strong candidate and our female rep for 2009)
• Canez1 (another original and classic Spacer from the beginning)
• Six (the most creative, knowledgeable, consistent and articulate blogger)

So as we recognize, appreciate and thank these five bloggers for their contributions we also offer them the following prizes:

• Canespace gear
• A $20 gift certificate to allcanes.com
• 2 tickets to any UM home game this year.
• The admiration of countless bloggers throughtout the Hurricane blogosphere!

So now we look forward to next year with anticipation of "who got next"?

Esteban?  Mira?  Aqua?  Testaverde?  Cat5?  Hendricks?  UMike?  Kosar?  DZ8?  Torreta?  Old Skool?  LT#36?  pb(CSROH10)?   Kelly?  KLCaneFan?  Lewis?  Loco?

Only time and blogging will tell...

Comments

[SlingBlade]

congrats to the winners

[SlingBlade]

amazing the one time i post at exactly 8pm im tied for first...now that i wait 5mins i am the sole winner of an 86 edition easy bake oven....i guess good things do come to those who wait...george foremans got nothing on 86

[SlingBlade]

USC VS MIAMI FOR 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP...JACORY FOR HEISMAN!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: elliott | June 08, 2009 at 02:40 PM

that is blasphemy i tell you.....everyone should want tebow of jerusalem, and all his harem

[bg1906]

Thanks all. I'm honored! Soup since its any home game, can I postpone for 1 year and put dibs in for 2010 season Ohio State, I'd LOVE to be there for that one!

[DZ8]

bg1906

For a home game against the buckeyes wouldn't that be 2011?

[DZ8]

http://nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/miamiFL_future.htm

[conch salad]

yeah 2010 is in Columbus fa sho and I will DEF be there

[SlingBlade]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uodLImzrUo
this guy does great work and is a true believer of da U

[conch salad]

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1087906.html

Dan Morgan is donesky. Too bad, he was the ultimate cane.

[DZ8]

Dam, wanted to see Vilma and Morgan on the same defense.

[86Cane]

Legends of the Fall, FINAL list:

Six: Thompkins / Ojomo
Bham: Byrd / Brandon Harris
Texas: Fox / Moncur
Cold: Jacory / Brandon Harris
Navy: Jacory / Forston
Daytona: Cooper / Forston
OMFG: Jacory / Spence
Tortuga: Bosher / McCarthy
Esteban: Cooper / Vernon
djmoonbat: Byrd / MRob
Notsosane: Streeter / Telemaque
8thMan: Byrd / Spence
MD: Benjamin / Phillips
TLuv: JJ / CMac
Alex: Jacory / DVD
DFW: AJ / Telemaque
Seoul: AJ / Brandon Harris
Canezitis: Byrd / Ojomo
PhillyScott: Byrd / RayRay
CGNC: Bosher / Shields
DZ8: JJ / CMac
JC: Streeter / Telemaque
Warrior: Jacory / Forston
Century: Thompkins / DVD
Sebastian: Benjamin / Bailey
Solar: Collier / Spence
Hassan: Byrd / Jacory
Latin: AJ / Forston
DAT: Byrd / Telemaque
Sniper: Benjamin / Ojomo
Ocala: Benjamin / Forston
Super: Miller / Ojomo
Iraqi: Streeter / Spence
Chicago: Jacory / MRob
IN: Jacory / Spence
Ocean: Graham Cracker TE / RayRay
Truth: #12 / #26
True: MJames / Streeter
Loco: Benjamin / Moncur
MacJones: Jacory / Telemaque
Conch: Jacory / Bailey
OGV: Jacory / Bailey
UMike: Byrd / Spence
305: JJ / Sharpton
Dan Durkee: JJ / McCarthy
bg1906: JJ / Telemaque
Luver: Franklin / Forston
tjl: RayRay / JoJo
Cavaleer: Byrd / Vernon
KL: Byrd / MRob
Shwarma: JJ / Bailey
Sarasota: Jacory / Shileds
Canechic: Jacory / RayRay
MWD: Byrd / MRob
Hurriphin: AJ / McCarthy
Cat5: MJames / Brown
LB#1Fan: Byrd / Spence
Houston: Byrd / McCarthy
Brian: Streeter / Buchanon
JCane: Byrd / RayRay
Roach: Byrd / Spence
Windy1: MJames / DVD
Native: JJ / Shields
jw: Byrd / Bailey
Reggae: JJ / DVD
Elliot: Byrd / Spence
pb(CSROH09): Jacory / MRob
SFCane: Byrd / Spence
Canesagent: Cooper / Moncur
86: Mike James / Shields
Pre83: Jacory / Moncur
Teflon: Bailey / Hankerson
Aqua: Cooper / Spence
Lyquid: Benjamin / Telemaque
Sleazavitch: Baby J / Sharpton
Calvin: Hankerson / Brown
ChiCane: Jacory / RayRay
KillerBeez: Ojomo / J.Fox
Fran: McGee/ Robinson
Sling: Byrd / McCarthy
DisU: Jacory / Spence
Carlos: ???

Guest Bloggers:

AllCanes: Jacory / Moncur
Don Bailey Jr.: Byrd / McCarthy
Manny Navarro: Thompkins / Telemaque
Gary Ferman: TBA

[86Cane]

amazing the one time i post at exactly 8pm im tied for first...now that i wait 5mins i am the sole winner of an 86 edition easy bake oven....i guess good things do come to those who wait...george foremans got nothing on 86

Posted by: SlingBlade | June 08, 2009 at 08:08 PM

Sling...U da MAN! I know U have Canespace gear already so maybe one of those Cat5 NC decals for your car?

[86Cane]

I know it's braggin', and Solar HATES that stuff, but I'm in the mood!

So here's another thing: Take a look at that list of bloggers with their LOF picks already in.

Try that at the MH or SS, go ahead try it, tell me what U get?

[bg1906]

DZ8.

You are right! I suck! HAHAHA! Well maybe I can do 2010 Va Tech! Love to be there for that too!

[SlingBlade]

Sling...U da MAN! I know U have Canespace gear already so maybe one of those Cat5 NC decals for your car?

Posted by: 86Cane | June 08, 2009 at 08:30 PM

would prob look good on the stang...ya think

[solarcane]

congratulations winners!

Pretty sweet... my exact nominees list wins out

I told you those folks were awesome contributors all year!!

Now is the time to get off your azz and contribute if you wanna be in the mix next time.

Este,
it looks like you aint ever gonna slide in as a sympathetic favorite, brother.

Time for you to write some articles, you know way more about the interior linemen than any of us.

peace

[DZ8]

Hate to do it bg1906 but... Va Tech will be at home this year! If you show up in Blacksburg in 2010 it will be B O R I N G.

[solarcane]

86,

You got the right to crow a little bro.
another week and you will have two damn great years of Canespace in the books.

Wonder what Green is thinking now, when he blogs to himself and the other guy?

peace

[bg1906]

Hate to do it bg1906 but... Va Tech will be at home this year! If you show up in Blacksburg in 2010 it will be B O R I N G.

Posted by: DZ8 | June 08, 2009 at 08:43 PM

I'm right on this one DZ. We are in Blacksburg this year so at home in 2010. We played them at home this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg9QUzTJdNs

[DZ8]

I got you. Home game meaning Miami is at home. My bad, I should of quit while I was ahead, lol.

Still don't know for sure but a chance I'll make it to Blacksburg this year. Anyone else?

[solarcane]

Canespacers,

Give us some ideas of what you might like to see us try on the 'space this third year.

peace

[86Cane]

Wonder what Green is thinking now, when he blogs to himself and the other guy?

peace

Posted by: solarcane | June 08, 2009 at 08:45 PM

Is there another guy? LMAO!

WAR

[shwarma]

Thanks for posting the Hall link Calvin. I think his vision was most impressive. He rarely chose the wrong lane. He also was a good blend of size and speed with moves that will get him extra yards at the next level.

If he does committ and James/Miller play well this year, I would say that if we take another back (I can see us maybe only going with one this year) that guy will certainly not be afraid of competition since he would be 4th on the depth chart before competing with Hall.

[86Cane]

Soiler...nice CSROH logo U created. Love it.

I have an second anniversary feature planned for next week on 6/16 or 6/17. It will be good trust me.

[DZ8]

shwarma

From Manny from Hurtt we are taking 2RBs this year.

Congrats to all the inductees.
Out for the night, another week or so and I'll have a computer of my very own. Maybe then I can watch this "yutube" everyone speaks of and can make quality posts to be an inductee NEXT year!

[NavyCane4Life]

DZ8,

I'm gonna try and go to the game up in Blacksburg too, since I live in Norfolk, VA. I'm gonna see if I can get a hook up with buying tickets from Alumni member that can get them for away games.

[86Cane]

Ocala, Six, Sarasota...email me ASAP at host@canespace.com.

[86Cane]

Minne...good to see U around again! I am sure someone here will hook U up with tix. CGNC?

[86Cane]

From www.hurricanesports.com:

After claiming the 100 and 200-meter NCAA East Region Championships in Greensboro, N.C. on May 30, the University of Miami's Murielle Ahoure has been named the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association South Region Track Performer of the Year.

Ahoure won the 100-meter regional title in record fashion as she crossed the line in 11.09 seconds, breaking the East Region and facility records in the process. The time currently holds as the second-best in the NCAA this season.

The 200-meter regional championship was won by the Bristow, Va. native in 23.09 seconds. However, Ahoure set her season and personal-best time in the preliminary heats with a time of 22.92 seconds, now standing at No. 6 in the nation.

The senior also anchored the women's 4x100 relay team that placed third in Greensboro, advancing to the NCAA Championships with a season-best time of 44.16 seconds.

"This really means a lot," said Ahoure. "Everything has fallen into place for me at Miami. I feel so blessed. I train with one of the best coaches in the world and I get to see one of my idols in Lauryn Williams everyday."

[shwarma]

Right you are DZ8 but I think that at the end of the day Freshmen development will influence that and if Miller and James are both looking good and say McGee is really the only CB who looks like he can stay thier (since Reid and Kent are not locks for CB) I rather spend the extra scholarship there.

[NavyCane4Life]

Thanks 86! Yeah I've been really busy with Navy stuff. Anytime I get a chance, I check out the blog. I'll definitely be around the blog when the season starts. Today I was driving home here in Norfolk, VA and a guy passed me in a Ford Explorer VA license plates read "DM CANES" and he also had a Miami mini helmet dangling from his rearview mirror. I flashed the U at him, not sure if he saw. Miami Fans everywhere!

[NavyCane4Life]

86,

I'll definitely be getting with CGNC again for tix to VT game.

[86Cane]

More from www.hurricanesports.com:

University of Miami head coach Frank Haith’s 2009 men’s basketball signing class has been nationally ranked No. 19 by Scout and No. 24 by ESPN.

The Hurricanes’ heralded 2009 class is comprised of ESPNU 100 picks Durand Scott (New York, N.Y.), Garrius Adams (Apex, N.C.) and Donnavan Kirk (Detroit, Mich.), in addition to May signee Antoine Allen (Baltimore, Md.).

Scott’s signing in November marked the second-straight season Haith has secured a five-star player rated among Scout’s top-25 overall recruits and the third time for the Hurricanes this decade. Sophomore DeQuan Jones was a five-star recruit in 2008 and was the most lauded signee for Miami since McDonald’s All-American Darius Rice committed to the Hurricanes in 2000.

The 2009 class is also Haith’s second Top 25 recruiting class in five years at the helm of the Miami program. In 2005, he signed four four-star recruits – including recent graduates Jimmy Graham, Brian Asbury and Adrian Thomas (who returns for the Hurricanes in 2009-10) – for a class that was ranked No. 12 in the nation by Scout.

“Strong recruiting is the cornerstone for any successful program,” said Haith – named the Recruiter of the Year by Rivals in 2002. “I’m very excited with the quality of both talent and character we have coming in with the 2009 class. These are four outstanding young men, and I’m looking forward to seeing their development and contributions to this team.”

Also eligible for Miami in 2009-10 will be sophomore transfer Malcolm Grant (Brooklyn, N.Y.), a 6-1 point guard who sat out this season per NCAA rules after appearing in 29 games for Villanova in 2007-08, and Reggie Johnson (Winson-Salem, N.C.), a 6-9 redshirt freshman who grabbed a North Carolina 1A state championship record 23 rebounds en route to the team title and MVP honors.

[NavyCANE (formerly MinnesotaCane4Life)]

86,
This is my new blog name!

[86Cane]

2009 Miami Men’s Basketball Signing Class:

Garrius Adams (Apex, N.C.): 6-5 guard… ranked among the top 20 shooting guards by ESPN and among top 30 by Scout… averaged 21.8 points per game as a senior en route to setting a new Middle Creek High School scoring record in career points… in 2009, named to N.C. Basketball Coaches Association District 5 All-District First Team and NCPreps.com All-State Boys Basketball Team… competed in the North Carolina/South Carolina All-Star Classic… as a junior, averaged 18.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game en route to NCHSAA 4A All-State honors... averaged 20.1 points per game with his AAU team - Garner Road - and was named to the all-tournament team at the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions in May 2008… also recruited by Wake Forest, NC State, Virginia Tech and South Carolina.

Antoine Allen (Baltimore, Md.): 6-2 combo guard… a strong perimeter shooter, also known for his speed and ball-handling skills… averaged 20 points, six assists and five rebounds per game playing prep basketball at Mississippi Elite Christian Academy in 2008-09... Baltimore Sun First Team All-Metro honoree, leading Lake Clifton High School to a 25-2 record and to both the Baltimore City and Class 3A North regional championships as a high school senior, averaging 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals per game… also played AAU basketball for Cecil Kirk – the same Baltimore-based program that produced two-time First Team All-ACC selection Jack McClinton… also recruited by Providence, Maryland, Virginia and Florida State.

Donnavan Kirk (Detroit, Mich.): 6-8 forward… ranked among the top 30 power forwards by both ESPN and Scout... strong rebounder and shot blocker… as a senior, averaged 13.2 points at a 54.0 percent clip, nine rebounds and two blocks per game en route to a 24-2 record and Detroit News All-North honors… Detroit Country Day – who counts Chris Webber and Shane Battier among its alumni – was ranked No. 1 among Greater Detroit area schools by ESPN RISE heading into the 2008-09 season… as a junior, averaged 10.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and two blocks per game… a four-star recruit by Scout.com… played AAU basketball for The Family and was also recruited by Michigan State, Southern California, Iowa and USF.

Durand Scott (New York, N.Y.): 6-5 guard… Ranked fifth in the nation among shooting guards by Scout, eighth by Rivals and 11th by ESPN... a five-star recruit, also ranked among the top-25 overall players by Scout... selected to play in the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic... as a senior, led Rice High School to the State Federation Class AA championship, earning tournament MVP honors after scoring 23 points in the title game – including a three-pointer with 14.5 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime... as a junior, averaged 12.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game en route to a 19-5 record and playoff run... shot .897 from long range (26-29), .636 from the field and .756 from the charity stripe... played AAU basketball for the New York Gauchos who finished the 2008 season as the No. 1 ranked AAU program in the New York metropolitan area... also recruited by UConn, Pittsburgh, St. John’s and Memphis.

[86Cane]

NavyCane...WE salute U!

[solarcane]

Mother of Georgia’s No. 1 prospect would love to see twins stay together in college

Alec Ogletree is ranked as the nation's No. 1 safety by Rivals with 35 scholarship offers, but he says his twin brother may be more talented than him (AJC)
Newnan High’s Alec Ogletree is considered the state’s No. 1 college prospect and holds 35 early scholarship offers. He says his twin brother, Zander Ogletree, may be better than he is, and Zander has been mostly ignored by college scouts.

“The only reason I can think that I have all these offers and [my twin brother] doesn’t is because of height … because he can play, I mean, he’s really, really good ,” said Alec, who was heavily courted by Georgia coach Mark Richt during UGA’s Junior Day. His five early favorites are Miami, FSU, Alabama, UGA and Florida.

The football stars were born two minutes apart on Sept. 25, 1991. Alec has grown to 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, plays safety in high school, and has college coaches drooling with his presence. Zander (the older twin) stands 5-11 and 205 pounds, plays some mean linebacker, and is virtually unknown. Many college recruiting coordinators have yet to put it together that the state’s top prospect has a twin.

“Alec is more reserved, a little on the quiet side and is taller,” said Allyson Ogletree, mother of the twins. “Zander is more outgoing than Alec, he’s the class clown. He’s not as tall, but he’s [bulky] and faster. It has always been that way about both of my boys since birth.”

Zander Ogletree: Getting love from FSU and UGA, and that's about it. So far.
How do the brothers compare on the football field? “People say that Zander has a little better fundamentals, he is better at making tackles in the open field, and is more of a team leader,” the mom said. “Alec is pretty much known for his big hits that can turn a game around, and that’s what got him where he is today with colleges.”

While Alec has hogged the recruiting spotlight, his twin moves around quietly the background unnoticed. However, Zander has no complaints. “”I have no reason to get jealous. We play two different positions. Overall, we’re the same [in terms of talent]. We support each other. We don’t look at each other like ‘He’s the best or I’m the best.’”

“I can’t explain why he has all the offers, and I don’t. But it’s a good thing. I’m happy for my brother, and I know when my time comes, I’m going to get good looks from the colleges, too.”

All the attention from colleges for one son and very little for the other has put their mother in a tough position. But she is determined to have a positive outlook. “We don’t look at Alec’s [35 offers] being a downfall for Zander. We’ve told him whatever will be, will be. We feel that the offers are going to happen for him, too. His brother just put his name on the map first. We tell them to be patient. Zander’s time will come.”

At least one college has finally figured out that if Alec is ranked as the nation’s No. 1 safety prospect by Rivals and his brother is just as talented, then it might be a good idea to recruit the twins together. Florida State just offered Zander, after offering Alec a long, long time ago. The Seminoles were scholarship No. 1 for Zander, who said that UGA called on Wednesday with an invitation to prospect camp. “That’s really about it, as far as serious interest from colleges, FSU and Georgia,” Zander said.

Football is a family affair for the Ogletree family, which would love to see Zander (left) and Alec play ball together in college (Photo submitted by Ogletree family)
You see, that’s the big dream of the Ogletree family. There is nothing they’d like to see more than the boys playing together in college. Alec and Zander have been teammates since the diaper days.

“There is a pretty good chance that’s going to happen, I think so,” Alec said.

“I would love to see them together in college, that’s what we hoping for,” the mother said. “If they go to different schools, they’ll both do fine. But we’d love for them to be at the same school. That would make our entire family very happy.”

Alec’s truckload offers include UGA, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Florida, Miami, Tennessee, North Carolina, Auburn, Alabama, Oklahoma, LSU, Arkansas, South Carolina, Clemson, and Oregon.

peace

[solarcane]

More on the Ogletree Twins

The people in Newnan, Ga., will tell you that mega-prospect Alec Ogletree is good, but Zander is really, really good. From my evaluation from Zander on film, he is a tackling machine. He just doesn’t miss in the open field. Count on it. The entire Newnan defense, including his brother, feeds off his energy and leadership. I predict a lot of colleges that are serious about Alec will get serious about Zander very quickly. I predict any college that really wants in on the sweepstakes for Alec will move swiftly. It’s one thing to “take” one average player to get one great one. The difference here is that Alec is not average, he’s really, really good, in my evaluation. Zander is easily one of the state’s top linebacker prospects

peace

[Alex D]

Hey congrats to the selectees. What is the requirement become a nominee for next year?

[busy_cane]

My legends of the fall:

Jacory Harris / Sean Spence

-cheers

[raizecane]

Congrats to all the winners....job well done.

[86Cane]

Alex...here U go:

1. Consistent (daily) blogging throughout the year.
2. Contributions to the blog by writing artciles.
3. Making strategic connections that lead to links with other Canes related sites.
4. Posting quality comments or content from other sites.
5. Length of service on the blog.

[solarcane]

6. Witty sarcasm, and ability to pack the bloggers up like rabid dogs while soliciting demeaning remarks about 86Cane/soup/CarlieBrown

peace

[Hurricannian]

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2009/5/28/891382/naples-fl-lely-hs-rb-darion-hall

wow this guy is a monster

[Loco]

I decided that I'm going to make my own ROH and you guys arent invited! So there! Except pb and esteban, you guys can come.. haha

just kidding. or am i? hmmm....

[timcanes]

legends of the fall....

Benjamin/Cmac

Obvious choice is jacory but that's no fun thats too easy. Ditto on spence. Gotta go out on a limb

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I know I am late... but these are my players

Offense Orlando Franklin

Defense Marcus Forston

Football games are won in the trenches!

[Six]

I'm flattered to be considered for the 2009 CSROH and humbled to be chosen as one of the five inductees.

It's like a family on here, dysfunctional at times (basically during Cane football games when frustration/angered typing comes out), but still a family. I always said I felt bad for any jackhole that happens to come onto the board, bumping their gums about their team or how the Canes are no good .... it's like wandering into a school of piranha .... then again, the clown deserves it.

I didn't vote for myself, but I appreciate anyone who did vote for me.

"How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains? ... Yeah ... Coach woulda put me in fourth quarter, we would've been state champions. No doubt. No doubt in my mind."

- Uncle Rico

[Canes.Fan.In.California]

I didn't see my picks for legends of the fall on the final list

They are: Benjamin / Telemaque.

[Six]

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=953077

Rivals comparing The "U" to GM - once an icon, now struggling and declaring bankruptcy.

"it will take more than 19 seasons for the Hurricanes to win their next five national titles."

- David Fox, Rivals