Mary Knows Football: Week 2

Washington vs. Notre Dame: Washington

Steve Sarkisian and Nick Holt are very familiar with Notre Dame, and I think they understand how to beat them.  The question is whether they have the personnel to pull it off – but we have seen them beat better teams than the whining Irish already this season.  More importantly, I want to see Lou Holtz cry because he cursed the ‘Canes last week by jumping on our bandwagon. 

FSWho vs. Boston College: FSWho?

Thanks a lot, FSWho, for your representation of the ACC!  Yeah, that’s right, FSWho?  The nation doesn’t know who they are anymore because of the egg they laid, at home, against an unranked opponent.  Frankly, I don’t think the ‘Noles know who they are either.  Their team has a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  Who are opponents going to get this week? I’m going to go with an every other game theory.  I think they bring it this week, just to fall apart with their next opponent.  FSWho, we know you have a good team.  We saw it against us and BYU.  Pull yourselves together! 

7 USC vs. 24 Cal: Cal

Cal looks to redeem themselves after being embarrassed by Oregon last week against a USC team struggling for offensive identity between rotating QBs. Cal QB Kevin Riley and Jahvid Best were largely ineffective last week because of a poor performance from the o-line – they will need to step it up against USC’s D or it will be a long night.  Cal hasn’t lost a game at home since 2007 – against USC.  I see Cal keeping the streak alive and pulling out a W in a very close game. 

4 LSU vs. 18 UGA: UGA

LSU looked unimpressive against a mediocre Mississippi State team last week and had to resort to a goal line stand to eek out a W.  I think they might be looking ahead to Florida and could let this one slip in the 4th after a close game.  UGA’s offense against South Carolina and Arkansas looked good and I think LSU’s defense is soft.  I smell an upset.

8 Oklahoma vs. 17 Miami: Miami

Now for the main event!  You might notice my analysis on other games is a little sparse.  Well, that is due in part to the fact that I am dictating this article in an orange and green straight jacket from the Palm Beach Home for Sad Super Fans.  I was committed around 8 PM last Saturday night after the Palm Beach ‘Canes Club game watch party (that's me below with LT#36 and Ben's Mom). 

I won’t go into a lot of detail, there were some jello shots, my formerly lucky game day dress, frozen turkeys, and a bonfire involved and some said they heard me singing the Aerosmith classic “Tell Me What it Takes to Let U Go.” 

On the bright side, I am not alone.  My puppy, Sebastian, had to join me after learning that I was fibbing when I told him his hero “Jacowy Hawwis” threw for 400 yards and 6 touchdowns against VA Tech.  Thanks a lot to 86 for making him face the truth, spiraling my pup down into a deep depression with me – Sebastian is the one who created the “Jacory for Heisman” website and is heartbroken. 

I also have a nice roommate here at The Home who cracked after Tebow went down and is currently bidding on EBAY for the bag in which Saint Timmy tossed his cookies, which seems unnecessary given that the seller of said bag is committed down the hall, but I digress.  Sebas and I have been going through daily counseling (“so, Mary, how did you feel when the punt was blocked?”) and intravenous orange and green Kool-Aid treatment three times daily.  Doctors are optimistic that I will be released by Thursday morning so I may begin my tailgate food and beverage prep on schedule. 

Just kidding!  I think most of us took this loss much harder than we have in years because we bought into the hype and had such high expectations for our ‘Canes.  I think the team is just as guilty of that.  The beat down by VA Tech can’t be blamed on a single factor (rain, hype, Jimmy Graham) and there are no excuses.  It’s time to make like Steven Tyler and let the U’s loss go. 

I think this is a tremendous opportunity for growth for the young ‘Canes and I think they can turn their performance at VA Tech into a motivational tool.  Here’s why:

(1) The U thrives on being the underdog – we are going to have some focused, hungry ‘Canes on the field seeking redemption;

(2) The game is at night, at home;

(3) Oklahoma lost to the only ranked team they played this season – their “impressive” scoring average is against cupcakes;

(4) Their DBs are not as good as our WRs – and to quote Solar’s awesome photo “It ain’t rainin’ today is it ____,”

(5) OU’s weak offensive line. 

Are there reasons for concern?  Sure, the  lack of sacks and turnovers from Miami’s D and OU’s D-line ranks 4th in the nation in sacks averaging 4 per game and VA Tech’s less impressive front 4 made our boys look like turnstiles. 

Hold on for a moment while I chug some orange and green Kool-Aid . . .

Ooooh, that’s good stuff.  Once it hits your lips . . .

Miami wins in a shoot out.

Comments

[The Truth]

Tom

I hope all is well

[Texascane]

Hey there

[DallasTX Cane]

OU lost to BYU 14-13. Its not like their D gave up 50 points. Although BYU did pretty much dominate the game (except on scoreboard). Can we hang? I also would put OU significantly ahead of VT, as a complete team.

But, IMO home field does count for a lot, especially for a young inexperienced team with something to prove after their last game. In the old days, the OB on a Sat night was worth at least 10 points for the CANES (and on a Mon night the Old Lady was worth 14 for the 'Fins). Landshark isn't the OB, but with the CANES ranked and OU in the top 10 and a shot at 3-1 on the line, I expect The 'Shark to be rockin. The Young CANES will need that emotion from the crowd - they'll feed on it.

No score predictions from me. I was too far off on VT (didn't factor the weather or the shoes - LOL). I think our CANES can pull of the upset, but it's going to take the game of the season...better play than either the fsu or gt game.

Posted by: DallasTX Cane | September 30, 2009 at 06:47 PM

[DallasTX Cane]

3rd? not bad for me. LOL

texascane - where are U exactly?

[j.w.]

top five?

[DrewZ2]

ugh soooooo cloooose

[DallasTX Cane]

enjoyed the analysis Mary.

[Sebastian]

Good stuff Mary

[86Cane]

I hope all is well

Posted by: The Truth | September 30, 2009 at 07:04 PM

I'll let U know 4 sure tomorrow PM, still fighting, I mean negotiating. Hopes are slim, but I'm a Hurricane and I ain't giving up until it's over.

NOW WHERE IS SOLAR, HE NEEDS A SERIOUS AZZ KICKIN'...

[Old Skool]

Is there any other type of azz kickin?

[pb(CSROH10)]

Ooooh, that’s good stuff. Once it hits your lips . . .

Any babe that quotes Ron Burgundy just moved up the hot scale with me.

[pb(CSROH10)]

READ THIS AGAIN.

=============================

I’m flying solo on this and will catch a shytload of flak from 86cane off the blog,

When soup said he was going to Tallahassee for a make or break meeting with the State he wasn’t kidding.

86Cane’s contract with the State of Florida is going very likely going to be cancelled.
In everyday talk Soup will probably be unemployed when you talk with him again.

What I’m proposing we do is each make a one time voluntary $10.00 or $20.00 dollar “subscription” to Canespace.
That isn’t going to make soups mortgage payment but if we all do it , it will pay the yearly cost of providing Canespace, and some of the give aways.

What’s in it for you?

Most importantly, the satisfaction of knowing you did something for soup that he would do for you in less than a minute.

Second the only powers I have on Canespace are:

Who gets comments deleted, or a lifetime ban

The other is the content that is in the two borders.

If you decide you want to contribute.

I’ll send you a Canespace member decal, plus a few other custom made Cane decals .
You will have your name or nick whichever you choose listed in a Canespace contributing member roll on one of the two borders.

This isn’t a scheme to make anyone rich, this is a bunch of friends having the opportunity to help one of their own out.

There are a lot of people in tough times right now, if this would be a burden to you no sweat.

Make your check to:

Tom Popadak

Mail it to

Canespace
Care of Crosby
106 Asa Dorsey rd.
Cleveland, Ga
33313

thanks

I’ll send them to Tom

I have no authority to give out his street address, and he doesn’t need his address on the Internet.

thanks guys,

peace

Posted by: solarcane | September 30, 2009 at 10:36 AM

[solarcane]

solarcane
DATcane
canez1
bg1906
OceanStateCane
UpNorthCane
DZ8
The Truth
Canesbrewing
Fran
Ca5
Daytoncane
Esteban
J.W.
DallasTexasCane
Massivecane
aqua
swarma
pb
sebastian
dlu

I have you guys down thanks with all my heart.

Make it out to Tom Popadak

send to me here

Canespace
Care of Crosby
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anyone else just mention your in, right here on the blog your word is good.

thanks again

peace

[Texascane]

I have been writing all summer through last week that we should not overestimate Oklahoma.

Everyone cites the 109-0 scoring stat since the BYU loss. 65 points of that cane against Idaho State.Idaho State has lost 19 of their last 20 games. Weber State, that powerhouse beat them 44-17 and they lost to Division II Central Washington this year. Enough said.

Tulsa put up 269 yards of offense on OU with a QB starting his second game. They passed on 4 field goals in the second half as they were so far behind. In addition, they ran (Tulsa running???) for 116 yards against OU. On offense, OU had 17 third down plays in the game...they weren't just running all over Tulsa's defense, either.

In case you were wondering, Landry Jones and the first team offense took every snap against both teams.

Compare the Miami defense holding the number 1 rushing offense in the country to 95 yards.

The O-Line is still a huge question for OU. Murray is averaging 73 yards a game...even against that kind of competition, Chris Brown...65 yards per game...not exactly a juggernaut.

They are 33rd in rushing offense and 32nd in passing offense even with two cupcakes thrown in there.

They are 40th against the pass. #1 in rushing defense but look who they have played.

This is not last year's OU team...and we are not last year's Miami.

[Sebastian]

solarcane-
Did I write the 1st zip down wrong?

I wrote 33313 on the letter from the last blog and on the last post I see 30528

Did I screw up?

[solarcane]

sebastian 30528

I in the Georgia mountains the closest town is about 12 miles Cleveland ga

peace

[solarcane]

pb,
thanks for the repost, i didn't even think to go back and get it,
thanks for the help too brud.

peace

[86Cane]

Any babe that quotes Ron Burgundy just moved up the hot scale with me.

Posted by: pb(CSROH10) | September 30, 2009 at 07:35 PM

pb...She is all that and more!

In fact ALL the "Women of Canespace" (future article?) are the BOMB!

They are smart, pretty, successful, know football, like to party and LOVE the Canes.

Is there anything HOTTER than that?

[solarcane]

Mary I had Carolina in an upset if they played well

Had GT beating UNC

lost on VT

what did I win????lol

peace

[86Cane]

Solar...please report to my office for your azz whoppin'. NOW!

Mary should be along at 8 PM to chat with Canespacers.

I'm out until 9:30 PM...

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Soup and Solar, as BG said, just set up a PayPal and I'm sure we could all chip in $5 a month until Souper gets another contract.

The Space is the only place I blob and is a regular part of my day.

And that's not even counting the fact that here you get all the other information outlets PLUS real inside scoop.

LEGION, MAN UP!!!!!

[bg1906]

Solar.

Will there be a paypal option?

[404Canes404]

Solar,
I'm in.
Go Canes!

[solarcane]

captO
bg
I think a paypal account will be the way to go after we get the initial pledges fulfilled by checks/ money orders.
Good dea.

If I can get it together i'll override soup and put a paypal account on this site.

I really appreciate the solid support on this effort

peace

[Sebastian]

Mail it to

Canespace
Care of Crosby
106 Asa Dorsey rd.
Cleveland, Ga
33313

Canespace
Care of Crosby
106 Asa Dorsey rd.
Cleveland, Ga
30528

Thats where I got a bit confused solar. I do confuse easily : )

Thanks for clearing that up for me and its on the way

[solarcane]

404canes
thanks!!!
peace

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Tulsa put up 269 yards of offense on OU with a QB starting his second game. They passed on 4 field goals in the second half as they were so far behind. In addition, they ran (Tulsa running???) for 116 yards against OU. On offense, OU had 17 third down plays in the game...they weren't just running all over Tulsa's defense, either.

In case you were wondering, Landry Jones and the first team offense took every snap against both teams.

Compare the Miami defense holding the number 1 rushing offense in the country to 95 yards.

The O-Line is still a huge question for OU. Murray is averaging 73 yards a game...even against that kind of competition, Chris Brown...65 yards per game...not exactly a juggernaut.

They are 33rd in rushing offense and 32nd in passing offense even with two cupcakes thrown in there.

They are 40th against the pass. #1 in rushing defense but look who they have played.

This is not last year's OU team...and we are not last year's Miami.

Posted by: Texascane | September 30, 2009 at 07:45 PM

>>>>>

Texas, way to break down the numbers brother!!!!

I honestly think we can whoop OU IF WE COME TO PLAY FROM THE FIRST SNAP TO THE LAST.

The VT game was a crock. Everything bad that could happen DID.

And even then in the 2nd half, after we scored in a minute, and were driving, Jimmy's drop had us inside the 5.

And even after his drops, SHARPTON'S whiff was the nail in the coffin.

In other words, VT didn't do much other than stop our running game in the 1st half by stacking the box, and blitzing, something I think we all expected.

As Truth said, I think it was actually a GOOD loss, if there is such a thing, and given this team's youth and lack of experience with success, something that probably would have happened sooner or later.

This game is the DL's chance to show how much they've grown.

Bailey, time to TAKE OVER the backfield and not just take on double teams.

Forston, talk is cheap. Not time to RS. Time to Rock.

Everyone else is more or less on schedule.

The ONE HUGE ???? is the MIKE.

Can Al Sharpton stop being such a friggin clutz?????? Or is Arthur read to step up and become a Knight of the Round Table??

RR coming along at SS could be HUGE the rest of the way. And what's happened to Holton and Hill and someone asked in the last blob??? And McGee??

[miamimike01]

Count us in. mm01 & RandyCane.

Good news. The eagle has landed.

[solarcane]

remember to include a note in each of your contributions saying how you want your nick or name to appear on the roll.

Thanks
peace

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

captO
bg
I think a paypal account will be the way to go after we get the initial pledges fulfilled by checks/ money orders.
Good dea.

If I can get it together i'll override soup and put a paypal account on this site.

I really appreciate the solid support on this effort

peace

Posted by: solarcane | September 30, 2009 at 08:04 PM

>>>>>

SOUP, get off the dam high horse!!!

People have PayPal donations on all sorts of sites that don't give HALF the value and pure joy as Canespace.

Put the dam thing up there and make it easy while you find your next contract. You know y'all fools are FAMILY. haha

[solarcane]

sebastion, thanks for bringing that up

you wuld think I might know my own address after four years!!

address:

Canespace
Care of Crosby

106 Asa Dorsey rd
Clevland , Ga
30528

sorry, i'm a moron

peace

[Palm Beach 'Canes Club]

Any babe that quotes Ron Burgundy just moved up the hot scale with me.

Posted by: pb(CSROH10) | September 30, 2009 at 07:35 PM

pb...She is all that and more!

In fact ALL the "Women of Canespace" (future article?) are the BOMB!

They are smart, pretty, successful, know football, like to party and LOVE the Canes.

Is there anything HOTTER than that?

Posted by: 86Cane | September 30, 2009 at 07:54 PM

It's actually a Frank the Tank quote.

You know, "we have a big day on Saturday, Home Depot to pick out some tile, maybe Bed Bath and Beyond? I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time!"

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

On a crazier not, somewhere in Alabama Patrick Nix is laughing so hard it hurts. lol

[Palm Beach 'Canes Club]

Mary I had Carolina in an upset if they played well

Had GT beating UNC

lost on VT

what did I win????lol

peace

Posted by: solarcane | September 30, 2009 at 07:56 PM

I had Carolina too. You will have to check with 86 re: GA Tech over UNC. I don't know if people win for getting one right. Your grand prize would be a Canespace shirt.

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Thanks to BG, Dat, DLU, Cat 5 and anyone else who posted articels or links to articles about the aftermath of the VT game.

Apparently, there was a mental letdown by our boys but I don't think it was the ranking. I think it was the success overall. The upperclassmen don't know how to handle because they've never had it.

The Young Lions have experienced it but don't know what it means to take it into very inhospitable conditions against a very, very motivated opponent who can play.

In all, it was a good lesson. If the coaches didn't have their undivided attention, as it seems they didn't in the time before VT, I believe they truly do now.

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Injury updates anyone???

Wesley?? Vernon???

To bring up older questions....

Javarris...

Hmmm. I think he's still rusty. You can see he's a split second late in making his cuts to get to the secondary. Also, he doesn't explode the way he's shown he can. It's almost like he's still thinking out there, which he may well be.

Still, give Mike James the rock and give some to D. Berry as well, although I'm sure Shannon might wait until the easier opponents come along to let the youngins work in.

[miamimike01]

Count us in. mm01 & RandyCane

You mean I have to trust solar with 86's money?

Check's in the mail.

[Sebastian]

You can go ahead and book this as a very early Nov. 14th upset pick

The ole ball coach defeats his ex-team at Williams-Brice Stadium

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Soup, keep fightin but don't look away from a life jacket if you need it.

[Palm Beach 'Canes Club]

Good stuff Mary

Posted by: Sebastian | September 30, 2009 at 07:15 PM

Thanks, Sebastian!

[Palm Beach 'Canes Club]

enjoyed the analysis Mary.

Posted by: DallasTX Cane | September 30, 2009 at 07:14 PM

Thanks, TX Cane!

[miamimike01]

Canespace
Care of Crosby

106 Asa Dorsey rd
Clevland , Ga
30528

is this correct one?

[The Truth]

In honor of Phineas and Ferb I'm going to pull a "where's Perry?" here:

Where's Calvin?

I can't remember him being away from the blob before a big game for this long...

86

It's a sports thing...it's a "The Secret" thing and i'm telling you it works:

right now put every thought and every ounce of your energy into visualizing and rehearsing things going down tomorrow in ONLY the best possible scenario. Maybe I'm out of line here and if I am I appologise, but visualize and behave as if what you want to happen WILL happen and in time that will be your outcome.

That mindset parlayed into a very positive life for me and I promise you it works. It even allowed a divorce to go as amicably and as positive as humanly possible because my ex and I share that believe that if you put the engery out it willl come back to you - positive or negative.

Don't allow the negative to enter your mind and no matter what good things will come.

[miamimike01]

I agree with ALL your pix, Mary, except the first one. ND handles UW at home. They won't sneak up on ND.

[Sebastian]

Wash by 7 +
B.C. by 5 +
Cal by 10+
L$U by 14+
U by 11+

[Palm Beach 'Canes Club]

I agree with ALL your pix, Mary, except the first one. ND handles UW at home. They won't sneak up on ND.

Posted by: miamimike01 | September 30, 2009 at 08:45 PM

Thanks, mm01. ND could be playing against the Barbazon Hair College and I would come up with some theory about how their knowledge of hair styling could help them sack Clausen. I will never pick ND.

[Sebastian]

Thanks, Sebastian!

Posted by: Palm Beach 'Canes Club | September 30, 2009 at 08:29 PM

Didnt know your dog knew how to type huh? ;)

[shwarma]

Solar is it Clevland or Cleveland?

[Palm Beach 'Canes Club]

Thanks, Sebastian!

Posted by: Palm Beach 'Canes Club | September 30, 2009 at 08:29 PM

Didnt know your dog knew how to type huh? ;)

Posted by: Sebastian | September 30, 2009 at 08:54 PM

I didn't until he told me he created Jacory for Heisman website. I knew he liked "Jacowy," but wow! Industrious for a little pup! ;-)

[Nashvillecane]

In honor of Phineas and Ferb I'm going to pull a "where's Perry?" here:
Where's Calvin?
I can't remember him being away from the blob before a big game for this long...
86
It's a sports thing...it's a "The Secret" thing and i'm telling you it works:
right now put every thought and every ounce of your energy into visualizing and rehearsing things going down tomorrow in ONLY the best possible scenario. Maybe I'm out of line here and if I am I appologise, but visualize and behave as if what you want to happen WILL happen and in time that will be your outcome.
That mindset parlayed into a very positive life for me and I promise you it works. It even allowed a divorce to go as amicably and as positive as humanly possible because my ex and I share that believe that if you put the engery out it willl come back to you - positive or negative.
Don't allow the negative to enter your mind and no matter what good things will come.
Posted by: The Truth | September 30, 2009 at 08:44 PM

On a side note...wat u said for Saturdays game also