A Few Good Men

If you ever find yourself looking for a few good men then there are three names that I would like to submit for your consideration:

Eddie Dunn

Bennie Blades

Steve Walsh 

Last Friday, these three Hurricane legends were inducted into the University of Miami Ring of Honor, and by anyone's definition or criteria, they are a few good men.

The Ring of Honor was established during the 1997 season as a way to recognize the outstanding players that have played for the Hurricane football program.  A total of 16 players have been inducted into the Ring of Honor, with the first class being selected in 1997, and subsequent classes in 1999 and 2008.  The three players chosen in 2009 comprise the fourth class of players to be inducted into this illustrious group.

The event, which was absolutely top shelf in every aspect, was held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Brickell Avenue in Miami.  Canespace was on hand to capture this prestigious gathering of Hurricane players and fans that was coordinated and sponsored by the UM Hurricane Club.  We met Amy Ferguson, the UM Assistant Athletic Director for Development, who was on hand to help make sure everything went according to plan. 

As a Hurricane fan and Hurricane Club member I have to say that this is a rare and special event that must be attended if possible.  We met UM Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt who welcomed everyone to the event, and WQAM radio personalities Joe Zagacki and Don Bailey Jr. who introduced the players and recounted the inductees' many accomplishments while playing at Miami.

At the event I was able to take photos and record the following quotes from Blades, Walsh and Gary Dunn (seen above) who accepted the honor for his father, Eddie Dunn, who passed away in 1980 at the age of 64.  Gary also played football at Miami from 1973-75 and went on to play 11 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he won two Super Bowl rings.

Here are some quotes from former UM Safety Bennie Blades' (1985-87) acceptance speech: 

"I never thought I would have the opportunity to stand before you today and receive such an honor.  I want to thank the University of Miami for taking a chance on some kid from Fort Lauderdale and giving me the opportunity to play football at Miami."  

"I also want to thank my brother Brian (who played WR at UM) who inspired me.  He gave me support and encouragment.  I would never have made it without Brian.  You see, I really wasn't the most talented athlete in the family, that was Brian.  "My parents even joked with me: "Now Bennie, now you might not make it as an athlete" [pause for laughter], but one thing they always did say was: "You better focus on your academics if you want a chance to play."

"I also want to thank my family.  Whenever the Miami game is on, they know not to say anything to me because I take it so seriously.  I have broken remote controls (throwing them), TVs and furniture from being so upset if UM is losing [more laughter].  They put up with me all these years so I want to thank them."

"I remember when I was playing ball at UM my teammate, Jerome Brown would always get me in a headlock in practice and tell me that during games I better make a play.  You see Jerome was a player who didn't want to stay on the field too long.  The whole defense wanted to get off the field quickly, but Jerome especially.  He would get me in a headlock and tell me: "Bennie, you better make a hit or get an interception and get us off this field."  Jerome was a big guy, so I tried to listen to him!"

"My grand kids think I'm old.  I'm only 43 but they think that's old.  They think there's no way I could have ever played football.  But now with my name up there on the stadium they will know that I did play some ball.  I can just point to it up there and say: That's me right up there.  You see I could play."

"I just want to say that wherever I go, I will always be a part of this U."

Quotes from Gary Dunn's acceptance speech on behalf of his father, former UM Running Back, Head Football Coach, Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director, the late Eddie Dunn (1935-39):

"When Randy Shannon called me to tell me that my Dad was selected to be in the Ring of Honor, I told him to shut up. [pause for laughter]  No seriously I did.  I thought it was one of my friends trying to pull my leg.  He told me like four times before I finally said: It really is you Coach!"

"The first time my Dad played in a game (at UM), the first time he touched the ball on a kickoff return he scored a TD.  The next time he touched the ball as a running back he scored a TD.  Later in the game he threw a TD! That's how talented he was; he was a great, great player."

"In 1938 he played in the first ever game against the Gators.  For 10 years they wouldn't schedule Miami.  My Dad used to call them "The Damn Gator".  Anyway, he scored all three touchdowns in the game that Miami won.  Dad always hated The Damn Gator."

"My Dad was my toughest critic.  He would watch the games or film and break down what you did wrong.  He would always criticize me if I missed a tackle.  He used to tell me that he never missed a tackle during his entire career.  One year when the 1938 reunion team got together they played a highlight film of one of their old games.  And I saw him playing and I saw him miss a tackle (Dunn also played some defensive back at UM).  So I asked him: I thought you said you NEVER missed a tackle?  He looked me straight in the eye and said just as serious as he could:  "That's the ONLY one I ever missed". [loud laughter]

"My Dad was a true leader.  He taught me little things like you should always run onto and off of the football field, you never walk on the football field.  He fought for the orange, green and white.  He always said to me: "Love the U, lift up those that follow U."  My Dad was all about The U." 

Quotes from former UM QB Steve Walsh's (1985-88) acceptance speech:

"Before I get started just let me say that the camaradarie here at Miami is unbelievable.  During my highlight film (they played before the players took the podium) Bernie Kosar was ripping me because they showed a screen pass.  Kosar said:  "That's your highlight film?  Is that the best you got?" [loud laughter]

"Talking about Bernie he inspired me in two ways.  The first time he inspired me was when I saw the UM vs Boston College game in 1984.  Even though Miami didn't win the game it was the passing attack and display of talent that day that made my mind up for me.  I said to myself: I want to go to a school that throws the ball like that." 

"The second time he inspired me was when I came to Miami on my recruiting visit.  I mean it didn't take much coming from Minnesota during the Winter with snow on the ground to convince me that Miami was for me. [laughter]   But I went to eat with Bernie and he showed me his National Championship ring.  I said to myself right then: I have to get me one of those!"

"I want to thank my high school coach up in Minnesota.  Not many schools go to Minnesota to recruit QBs, but my coach had a relationship with (UM QB Coach) Marc Trestman and that's how I got noticed and recruited to Miami.  I also want to thank Georg Mira Jr. who spent time watching me during and after practice.  He would always give me advice and tips on things technique wise that helped me.  He was very intsrumental to my development."

"When I enrolled at UM I became friends with Kenny Calhoun who tipped the pass that won the first National Championship in 1983.  He was the GA (Graduate Assistant) at the time and he would always tell me at practice and in the film room: "Throw it here, don't throw it there".   He was very helpful in my development and gave me the confidence that I could play at this level."

"Gary Stevens is another coach who played a big role in my development.  We would sit in offensive team meetings and it would be like a fire drill!  Vinny Testaverde was the starter when I arrived at UM and Gary would pepper him with a thousand questions: "What coverage are they in?  Where is the weakness?  Where do we want to throw the ball?"  I was overwhelmed, but Vinny would answer all the questions and that's how I learned how to be a QB." 

"As you know Jimmy Johnson was our coach at the time and he led the team.  He got all of the egos out of the way and started the whole "Big T, little me" slogan.  He always emphasized the team and he brought accountability to all of the players.  Jimmy was always known as a great motivator and the biggest thing that motivated me was that I didn't want to let my teammates down.  Compete, compete, compete.  Jimmy always drove that home."

Three good men.  Many more to follow...

Comments

[solarcane]

dz

Maybe we just get my friend Raphael a scholarship, twenty cases of Tequila, and pay him 150 bucks a game to kick the ball into the seats lol!

peace

[solarcane]

soup lol!
yea I just saw it

peace

[solarcane]

aight off to work.

Don't be to hard on Randy and Whip, think where we would be with
Coker and a Nix clone right now

out

peace

[SOUP]

Maybe we just get my friend Raphael a scholarship, twenty cases of Tequila, and pay him 150 bucks a game to kick the ball into the seats lol!

peace

Posted by: solarcane | October 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM

I've got a Canespace shirt and a bottle of Patron. Will that work?

[SOUP]

From the Miami Herald:

The Ring was established in 1997 to recognize outstanding UM players through the decades. The members honored are determined by UM athletic director Kirby Hocutt and coach Randy Shannon in conjunction with an anonymous advisory committee.

``The University of Miami's football legacy is one that is known throughout the country,'' Hocutt said in a written statement. ``There are so many great players that have played at the `U'. In continuing to add to our Ring of Honor, this group exudes the success and excellence that is synonymous with University of Miami.''

Criteria used in the selection process, according to UM, ``include athletic achievements at UM and at the professional level, commitment and loyalty to the continued success of the university and its athletic department and a personal commitment to courage, fortitude, honesty and integrity.''

The other Ring of Honor members are fullback Don Bosseler (1953-56), running back Ottis Anderson (1975-78), quarterback Bernie Kosar (1982-84), defensive back Burgess Owens (1970-72), quarterback George Mira (1961-63), halfback Jim Dooley (1949-51), defensive end Ted Hendricks (1966-68) and quarterback Vinny Testaverde (1982-86).

[Hurricanedave]

Solar

makes sense to me. some of us are old enough to remember when Pat Summerall and Lou "the toe" Groza kicked the ball straight on! I have always been amazed at how far soccer players can kick a ball with just a few steps. they changed the kicking game in football.

[mi@mic@ne]

I think we understand the kind of chemistry that this coaching staff has... lets not get too emotional about these potential areas where if we focus on that particular weakness in the mixture then we will end up with something that would be a disaster. The Boss is a great recruiter and a motivator especially understanding how to develop a winning program... lets keep him on the side lines to motivate players. On the other hand his assistants have a vast number of experiences in football that would give them the upper hand as far as decision making on the field. But i think if Randy has an idea then he should be able to present it to his coordinators.Look any kind of family must perform within their task. And if its going to be a good atmosphere then there must be some kind of selflessness in the effort. We won some of the biggest games with this crew... we just need to work together a little more and these kids need to work to get back on the field... i dont care if they sit in a tub of ice all nite long to get the swelling down or take an epidural to give the body a rest... or drink some tephlon to recover faster... but that is our biggest problem... not this coaching staff...

[fran]

hurricanedave...
Love the mag cover of the stork.
Grew up in Hialeah, Ted was a hero of mine even though I was older:-(

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Dunn had that swagger way back when. haha

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Solar, I don't think Shannon always blames someone else. He's talked about himself several times but when a kid misses an assignment it is what it is.

Whipple's not leaving because Shannon called a timeout too early, jeez people. If anything Shannon needed it to really back off totally and let Whip run every aspect of the offense.

Shannon did call the T/O, right?

[Esteban]

less soap opera and more football.

[Texascane]

All I know about kicking is that you can watch any goalkeeper in soccer kick a round ball (more drag) 70 yards with three or four steps.

If Bosher, or any other kicker, can kick 60 with three steps...why does he need a 10 yard run?

Kind of like a golf swing...the harder you try to hit the ball, the worse you do.

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Was it true Daniel Adderley dissed the Canes in his facebook?

Posted by: Sean Spence is a Beast!!! | October 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM

>>>>>

Yes, he said it always make him happy when Miami loses. True beyootch LOSER, mad at Miami because HE sucked. I hope Kiffin knows what he's wasting a 'ship on.

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Este, did you actually see what happened with the t/o spat?

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Este, also, did it seem to you that our biggest weakness was LBs in coverage?

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Other than pass rush of course.

[Esteban]

i thought the biggest weakness was the lack of pass rush since it all starts up front. but the LBs in coverage...i didn't really pay that much attention to it. just saw TEs wide open a lot. not sure if they were lost in a zone or lost in man coverage. but either way it didn't look good.

[Esteban]

well, yeah you beat me to it.

and the t/o issue was just an in game issue. nothing can be done about it once its done. and i've come to expect Randy to say whatever he thinks will lead to the least follow up questions being asked. although sometimes it leads to more.

[Esteban]

not sure how much the TEs issue fell on the DBs though. and spiller being open on wheel routes is on the DBs since no scheme is going to draw up having a LB covering Spiller without help over top. Clemson just ran Ford right in front of the safeties to get their attention and they would lose track of helping on Spiller.

[DATcane]

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/5784/johnson-shannon-on-bryant-watch-list

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[DATcane]

CORAL GABLES - The loss of fullback Pat Hill has hurt the Miami Hurricanes more than expected.

Hill suffered an ankle injury the third week of the season against Virginia Tech and will miss his fifth straight game Saturday at Wake Forest.

UM coach Randy Shannon said freshman Mike James has been a solid replacement, but the Hurricanes miss the more physical Hill.

"You always want a big guy that's 240-250 (pounds)," Shannon said.

The 5-foot-9, 255-pound Hill is a two-year starter compared to James, who is 220 pounds and adjusting to unexpectedly moving from tailback.

Shannon said blocking has been the biggest difference, affecting offensive philosophy.

"Pat Hill makes a big difference on what we're doing on offense," Shannon said. "But Mike is doing a great job of blocking and also catching the football and doing a good job on pass protection."

QUICK HITS

--The coaching staff continues to wait on the development of sophomore linebacker Arthur Brown. Shannon said Brown, the highest-rated recruit in the 2008 class, is "still learning" the defensive schemes.

-- The Hurricanes lone return for a touchdown on special teams was a punt by Thearon Collier against Florida A & M. Shannon said teams have done a solid job with hang time on kicks and punts, preventing big plays.

--The Hurricanes go from one extreme to another this week. After facing a big-play Clemson offense, Wake Forest tends to wear defenses down with long drives.

--Expect freshman defensive tackle Curtis Porter to become a bigger part of rotation. Shannon has been impressed with his play.

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[DATcane]

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sports/umweblog/~3/PJ4V7sxRJ0I/canes-not-thinking-102-.html

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[DATcane]

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sports/umweblog/~3/PJ4V7sxRJ0I/canes-not-thinking-102-.html

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[DATcane]

CORAL GABLES - The loss of fullback Pat Hill has hurt the Miami Hurricanes more than expected.

Hill suffered an ankle injury the third week of the season against Virginia Tech and will miss his fifth straight game Saturday at Wake Forest.

UM coach Randy Shannon said freshman Mike James has been a solid replacement, but the Hurricanes miss the more physical Hill.

"You always want a big guy that's 240-250 (pounds)," Shannon said.

The 5-foot-9, 255-pound Hill is a two-year starter compared to James, who is 220 pounds and adjusting to unexpectedly moving from tailback.

Shannon said blocking has been the biggest difference, affecting offensive philosophy.

"Pat Hill makes a big difference on what we're doing on offense," Shannon said. "But Mike is doing a great job of blocking and also catching the football and doing a good job on pass protection."

QUICK HITS

--The coaching staff continues to wait on the development of sophomore linebacker Arthur Brown. Shannon said Brown, the highest-rated recruit in the 2008 class, is "still learning" the defensive schemes.

-- The Hurricanes lone return for a touchdown on special teams was a punt by Thearon Collier against Florida A & M. Shannon said teams have done a solid job with hang time on kicks and punts, preventing big plays.

--The Hurricanes go from one extreme to another this week. After facing a big-play Clemson offense, Wake Forest tends to wear defenses down with long drives.

--Expect freshman defensive tackle Curtis Porter to become a bigger part of rotation. Shannon has been impressed with his play.

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[canesteeler]

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[Hassan]

I am glad we working on our pass rush, I am also hoping our LB show up this week, Ray Ray can play some LB

[Cat 5 Cane]

Spence is out...
Shannon said Buchanan ``is developing'' and ``still has some things he needs to learn and concentrate on. But he has done a great job to get himself in a situation where he can help us out.''

The other two linebackers who will rotate, if needed, are junior Kylan Robinson and sophomore Arthur Brown.

Safety Randy Phillips said Buchanan is eager for the opportunity.

``He's very athletic,'' Phillips said. ``He's light, quick on his feet, one of the faster guys on the team. His instincts are good. He plays hard without a lot of thinking and that's what we need right now, someone who is going to run, play hard, play great defense without all the hesitation.''

The uncertainty at linebacker should force UM's defensive line to compensate by being more aggressive.

The linemen have not put enough pressure on the quarterbacks this season, giving players such as Clemson's Kyle Parker lots of time to develop plays.

``We just have to get better up front,'' Shannon said. ``We have to get the right combination in there to get to the passer.''

BAILEY MOVES TO END
Shannon will move Allen Bailey from defensive tackle to end this week. Bailey had two sacks last Saturday, one resulting in a Parker fumble. End Marcus Robinson scooped the ball up and ran 46 yards for UM's first defensive score of the season.

``If you get pressure, the quarterback doesn't have time to set his feet and he makes bad throws,'' Robinson said. ``We need to make more plays in the backfield to create open scenes for our linebackers. It gives them more time to see the play develop and know where to fit.''

Said Phillips: ``Plays like that excite the crowd and help the defense with motivation. We need the same thing this week to get points and get momentum and build a swag for the defense.''
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I guess even a blind man could see it!

Don't know who (Randy or JL) decided not to rush last week but someone should have realized it by half time and changed it up.

If nothing else... "JUST PRETEND" to and fluctuate in and out off the line... anything is better then standing back 5 yards and letting the QB study who and where the defense formation is weakest!!!

The constant motion has got to screws up the QB concentration.

[CaneSniper]

Dang I was out of the country for the Clemson game. WTF happened!!

[Six]

Anyone see the on field spat between Urban Myth and Steve Addazio where Myth was dressing Addazio down, during the Miss.State game?

Once again, you see what the cameras choose for you to see. If the technical director didn't have a double box on the screen with camera X and Y in it, then you wouldn't have see the result, Z

And then none of the Miami Herald or Sun Sentinel or any other writer that wasn't there on the sidelines to witness it, wouldn't have written about it or been talking about it. Same goes with every single viewer of that game

Heat of the moment, heat of the battle ... still don't know how Miami gets a penalty after the timeout for too many men on the field - then Jacory throws up a ball that Graham can't track down, next play throws an INT ..... you don't think that Whipple is going to show a little bit of emotion heading into the locker room after that?

[Six]

CaneSniper - just like Randy Shannon and the Canes team, we're only talking about Wake Forest .. ha

Seriously though, why are reporters from the Sun Sentinel, Miami Herald, or anyone else that goes to post practice or press conferences this week still asking about the Clemson game - on WEDNESDAY?

[macjones de Albuquerque]

By way of the Miami Herald, here's some Cane gossip for U'all Miami fandom to nit pick about. LOL

I knew there was more to meet the Eye of the Hurricane, regarding Coaches Shannon and Whipple. Because Whipple is a pretty kool kat, and just don't let any old thing to get him going on the Warpath. LOL
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"Shannon irks Miami coordinatorViews 2403 Comments 13 06:39 AM ET 10.28 Share Print It My T&R A Miami official confirmed that offensive coordinator Mark Whipple indeed was upset late in the first half Saturday because coach Randy Shannon called UM's last timeout with 20 seconds left. Whipple had a play designed to gain 10 to 15 yards, and planned to call a timeout after that."

Miami Herald

[macjones de Albuquerque]

"If Whipple wants to leave because he isnt getting "his way" then let him go. The Canes was great before he came, and the Canes will be great after he leaves.

If he was the genius some of you make him out to be, then why isnt he still in the NFL? Why did the Steelers and Eagles let him go?

I will repeat what i said on an earlier post, Whipple needs the Canes more than the Canes need Whipple.

GO CANES!"

That may be the most unbelievable statement I have ever read on here. Wrong on so many levels...

Posted by: Texascane | October 28, 2009 at 09:57 AM

Baby, U are so correct. Sometimes most, but not all, Hurricane fandom can't see the Eye of the Storm for the Wind. Or is that, they can't see the Wind for the Eye of the Hurricane.

[macjones de Albuquerque]

i thought the biggest weakness was the lack of pass rush since it all starts up front. but the LBs in coverage...i didn't really pay that much attention to it. just saw TEs wide open a lot. not sure if they were lost in a zone or lost in man coverage. but either way it didn't look good.

Posted by: Esteban | October 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM

Stevie, kind of reminded moi of the last home game in the O.B. Think Virginia hitting the TE time after time after time in the middle of the field. Be it dink passes, or 15-20 yard type of passes.

In other words, the LB's were A.W.O.L. in that particular A.C.C. game.

[Cat 5 Cane]

Randy called the timeout, with the ball on the 33, with 20 seconds on the clock. Thinking Whip forgot about it...

Whip lost total control and jumped on Randy because he had it under control and was saving it... after Harris would complete the next play. Guessing maybe 10 seconds remaing and or a TD attempt.

After the time out... whip was not concentrating, which lead to the 12 man on the field and a penaly, which took us out of field goal range.

last play of the half... lead to a TD attempt and a INT... leaving Whipple fuming mad at Randy's interference... Randy's bad, but it's his team not Whipple's.

Hate to say it... but he brought Whipple here for a reason... and needs to let Whipple run it... So far he's done a great job! With the questionable 3 run plays in a row... so what!

[DZ8]

Maybe we just get my friend Raphael a scholarship, twenty cases of Tequila, and pay him 150 bucks a game to kick the ball into the seats lol!

peace

Posted by: solarcane | October 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM

Isn't there a mule or donkey out there that we can throw a jersey on and have kick off. I thought I saw a movie about it, Gus, the incredible kicking mule.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gus_(film)

[Six]

Question is, can we get a mule with some eligibility left ... or has Matt Perrelli used up EVERYONE'S eligibility?

That kid seems like he's been roaming the Miami sidelines for about 10 years

[SOUP]

That kid seems like he's been roaming the Miami sidelines for about 10 years

Posted by: Six | October 28, 2009 at 12:37 PM

12 to be exact!

Go to all of the JUCOs and get THAT DUDE who can kick the damn ball out of the end zone WOULD U!!!

For crying out LOUD...

[Cat 5 Cane]

Let Whip go...
That may be the most unbelievable statement I have ever read on here. Wrong on so many levels... Posted by: Texascane

Unbelievable is right but more like unfukking believable...
Cat5

[canesteeler]

...

[Cat 5 Cane]

later

[canesteeler]

Losing brings bs out of the wood work. Damn near every college and pro game has coaches bitching at each other in the heat of the moment but it is not always caught by the TV camaras. If UM had won the spat would have been forgotten by now. I more concern with our defense than our offense. You score 37 points and lose means your defense is shat. I want to see what changes are made in the defensive scheme to put more pressure on the QB. We cannot stay back and let teams pick us apart. With the numerous injuries and shortage of LB's it might be time to run a different scheme. The offense needs to continue scoring mucho points and if JH can cut down on the interceptions I think we can win in shootouts. The Defense will be a question mark the rest of the year but if the offense goes south it will be a repeat of last season. I have faith!

[BahamaCane]

Go Canes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DATcane]

http://www.wqam.com/

Kirk Herbstriet interview

[macjones de Albuquerque]

I more concern with our defense than our offense. You score 37 points and lose means your defense is shat. I want to see what changes are made in the defensive scheme to put more pressure on the QB. We cannot stay back and let teams pick us apart. With the numerous injuries and shortage of LB's it might be time to run a different scheme. The offense needs to continue scoring mucho points and if JH can cut down on the interceptions I think we can win in shootouts. The Defense will be a question mark the rest of the year but if the offense goes south it will be a repeat of last season. I have faith!

Posted by: canesteeler | October 28, 2009 at 01:00 PM

Well, U are about to find out if Miami's D-unit can recoup from their atrocious outing against a surging Clemson ( By the way, the Tigers will meet Georgia Tech in the A.C.C. championship game. ) squad.

Because Skinner and his wideout's intend to heave the pigskin all over the field this Sabado. For Grobe and his offensive staff have picked apart the latest game film of Miami, and they are "feeling it." U dig.

Grobe understands the Canes wink link is the lack of depth, especially the D-line. So, they intend to exploit the matchup's game with their depth on the O-line, and the leadership of Fifth-year Senior Skinner.

Yes, yes your Canes are a prohibitive - 7 point road fav', but see how being a home chalkd did for them. Because it's still about executing the "x's and o's" baby. And Team Shannon failed miserably in that aspect of the game against high rising Clemson.

By the way, all U degenerates out there in the Sunshine state. Take the Tigers this week, and lay the points. For Clemson is "feeling it!" U'all dig.

[raizecane]

Lunch break is over :-(

[canechic]

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[DZ8]

I more concern with our defense than our offense. You score 37 points and lose means your defense is shat.

We were running the ball and scoring points so I was optimistic. We have like a 9 million and 1 record when scoring over 30 points. Now its... and 2. Amazing.

[macjones de Albuquerque]

Herbie Buck be right on about Miami's emotional tank coming into Saturday.

IF your Miami Hurricanes come out absolutely FLAT on their opening TWO SERIES on both offense and defense, it's going to come down to the last minutes. Think a Clemson nightmare all over again. U'all read it here first!

[macjones de Albuquerque]

I more concern with our defense than our offense. You score 37 points and lose means your defense is shat. DZ8

Great point DZ8. Defense is all about "controlled emotion," and I fear a flat Cane D-unit.

Simply because the opening four game grind has begun to take it's toll on that unit. Be it physically and or emotional and or psychologically.

Yes, yes I know "not to ask for whom the Bell Tolls, for it could toll for thee. LMAO

[DATcane]

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/28/deacs-finally-getting-healthy/sports-college-football/

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