You Can't Always Get What U Want

Apparently the Rolling Stones knew what they were talking about when they wrote one of their more famous songs way back when.  When it comes to the ever changing and incredibly inexact science that is the recruiting of high school football players, it is often true that :

"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you'll find, you get what you need."

Remember last year when Miami was in the running for high profile recruit RB Bryce Bown?  Many had guessed that since his older brother Arthur was already playing at The U that Brown the Younger would follow the family tradition and ink with the Hurricanes. 

Not so fast my friend!  Bryce signed with the Tennessee Volunteers in spite of our best recruiting efforts (Brown seen here with escorts 86Cane and OcalCane).

Yet still Miami managed to sign two potential stars in the speedy Lamar Miller (Miami Killian HS) and the talented Mike James (Ridge HS) who played extensively as a true Freshman.  Just another example that Coach Shannon and The U always get what they need.

Like every one of the 120 major college football programs all across the Country, your Miami Hurricanes are once again trying to get their needs met by landing a top 10 recruiting class in 2010.  Currently, the UM 2010 class is ranked #12 by ESPN and #20 by both Rivals and Scout. 

So what do the Hurricanes need? They need players who can contribute immediately along both the offensive and defensive lines, a few linebackers and a bunch of defensive backs. 

Did they in fact get their needs met?  Check back in on Monday (offense) and Tuesday (defense) for a detailed player-by-player breakdown of each UM verbal committment of the 2010 class.

Miami Head Coach Randy Shannon has had to step up his game lately to try to once again to close out this recruiting season with a late push as he has done in each of his previous three years at Miami.  This has been especially a critical time due to the recent loss of UM Recruiting Coordinator Clint Hurtt to Louisville. 

Shannon (seen here with his good friend and frequent Canespace blogger 404Canes at the Champs Bowl pep rally) and company will try to finish strong this weekend with several high profile on-campus visits for big name recruits. It just so happens that these visits will occur during the NFL Pro Bowl weekend in the 305.  With an all time record of 11 players in the NFL All-Pro game, The U is well represented in and around South Florida this weekend. 

Other Hurricane happenings:

• Can you imagine a high school recruit bumping into a former Hurricane and current NFL Pro Bowler while visiting lovely UM campus in Coral Gables?  Yeah, we thought you could!  It was reported that former Hurricane and current Minnesota Viking Bryant McKinney met with #1 rated OL Seantrel Henderson on campus yesterday.  With offensive line being a priority need for the Hurricanes, Henderson's committment on National Signing Day would be hige and would likely lift Miami's recruting class into the top 10 with one very LARGE/signing.
• What can Brown do for The U?  Miami added their 27th verbal commit yesterday when DT Jefferey Brown verbaled to the Hurricanes when he met with UM coach Randy Shannon during his visit to the UM campus. While Brown's only other offers were from Illinois State, Eastern Michigan and Toledo, UM Defensive Coordinator John Lovett is rumored to have fallen "in love" with him after seeing his recruiting highlight film.  Brown is a multi-sport star in Illinois where he added wrestling and track (shot put) to his resume.
• Hurricanes hammer Hokies!  Your University of Miami men's basketball team beat Virginia Tech 82-75 on Sunday at the Bank United Center in lovely Coral Gables.  The Hurricanes used a team effort and an excellent shooting  performance to hammer the Hokies.  Miami lead by 17 points at the half and stretched the lead to 19 points in the second half before allowing VT back into the game late.  Faith in Haith has been restored once again, for now.
• Canespace goes to Trailerhassee: Canespace will be on hand to see the Hurricanes take on the Seminoles in ACC basketball next Saturday night at 8PM.  Join 86Cane, MoneyCane and MoneyGirl for some Hurricane hoops in the State Capitol.

Comments

[bg1906]

First!

[roachcane77]

Ouch... missed it by THAT much!

[roachcane77]

C'mon recruits... get on board the Pro Bowl train!

Woosh, Woosh!

[bg1906]

This is what we all strive for...

Too funny

http://www.break.com/index/life_of_a_first_poster.html

[bg1906]

Who does Josh Shirley remind everyone of??? To me...Marcus Robinson

[Old Skool]

Marcus Robinson???
Shirley you jest

[bg1906]

Old Skool.

He has that kind of burst of the edge in his HS vids. He'll need to get bigger to play DE on this level, but he has TOOLS!

[Old Skool]

Soup
Thank you for not using another Stones song as the theme for the article. The last think I'd want to read regarding today's commitment are the lyrics from "Brown Sugar"

[Six]

bg1906 - you see my video of Maurice Hagens

[bg1906]

Six.

Good looking kid. FB all the way, but I like that he has ball skills too. That will make him a Quad Hill type but a little bigger. I like him. Good pick up.

[SOUP]

The last think I'd want to read regarding today's commitment are the lyrics from "Brown Sugar"

Posted by: Old Skool | January 31, 2010 at 04:44 PM

I never thought of it but now that U mention it...LOL

[Six]

bg1906 - I just like the fact he ran over Hillsborough and Terrence Mitchell, for 5 TDs

That, and the fact he likes to dance at the beginning of games

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

[jgatsby1112]

I don't jest and please stop calling me "Shirley"..."

[miamimike01]

Good looking kid. FB all the way, but I like that he has ball skills too. That will make him a Quad Hill type but a little bigger. I like him. Good pick up.

Posted by: bg1906 | January 31, 2010 at 04:54 PM

IDK, Quad Hill is a pretty big guy!

On the other hand, I've always been a big fan of having a FB that can run and catch. It's almost a lost art now, but when you have a big, athletic, productive FB, that can be a dangerous weapon.

Peyton Hillis, anyone? Denver Bronco, by the way of University of Arkansas, by way of Conway High. (AR) I saw him play several times. Damn near unstoppable.

He did a little of everything at Arkansas.

My point, hopefully Hagens can deliver and pose a threat offensively. Pat Hill is a great asset in the run game, but isn't a threat to catch the ball.

[KnoxCane]

Can you feel it coming...I think Randy might be closing strong!!!!

CANES!!!

Check back later, to see if you guys got any updates.

Man I'm glad I don't have to read all that blog fighting over on the "Other" blogs anymore. You guys really got some good insight too.

I B BACK!!

BG, Two impact players next year on 2011

Brandon Harris
Jacory Harris

[KnoxCane]

BG, Two impact players THIS year on 2011 NCAA game

[Canez1]

MShodell update

Just got text from Jeffrey Whitaker Reply
says Canes are very much in it and he's announcing decision at his school 2 p.m. tomorrow. No hints till then...

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Fightingibis]

Canez1,

There's an article about Kevin Nelson in the strom room over at Cokesnort. What's M Shodell saying about him?

[shwarma]

bg, you think Shirley ends up on the d-line no matter what?

[Canez1]

Kevin Nelson
some rumors he took a visit elsewhere this weekend but he says he didn't take a visit and will be inking with UM Wed.

Here ya bo bro.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Fightingibis]

You da man Canez1!

Kevin Nelson is going to ball out here.

[bg1906]

bg, you think Shirley ends up on the d-line no matter what?

Posted by: shwarma | January 31, 2010 at 05:51 PM

Hard to say. USC said they want him at will. He's already 225. I'd like to get him up to 250 and let him terrorize the edge. His best attributes are playing with his hand down. So I'd think he'd be better off at DE because he's already used to it and wouldn't have to adjust to playing in space.

[canechic]

Go Canes great win watched the last half/we flipped between basketball and hockey. Pens win good for the Sharks. But all those superstars (Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin....etc) in Hockey....the leading scorer is my son's favorite.....Patrick Marleau...

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2009/05/patrick-marleau-sharks-hockey-family.jpg

Posted by: canechic | January 31, 2010 at 03:43 PM

[Canez1]

Ya Ibis I am looking forward to the LB battle.

I think Ab balls outand joins Spence and Cmac out there.

With Futch and Green coming off of ACL's I don't think they see much action this year.

Should be a great battle there.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[bg1906]

Hey Six.

I was watching the replay of the UCF game and laughed when Byrd took you out on the sideline. HAHAHA!

[Canez1]

Shirley ain't leaving the West Side.....

Not gonna happen.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Canez1]

Ya six thanks for the video before.

Ur my boy blue!

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[bg1906]

Posted by: Canez1 | January 31, 2010 at 06:09 PM

I don't think so either just saying what I think about him.

[SuperCooper]

MShodell update

Just got text from Jeffrey Whitaker Reply
says Canes are very much in it and he's announcing decision at his school 2 p.m. tomorrow. No hints till then...

GO CANEZ!!!!!

Posted by: Canez1 | January 31, 2010 at 05:36 PM

Would be pleasantly surprised if he is a Cane. IMO Whitaker would be able to step in right away if we needed him to.

Shirley
Henderson
Whitaker
Ego
IMac

I can dream can't I, lol

[Canez1]

BG I agree with you on his future.

They like their LB's 250 lb's at USC.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Canez1]

Coop

LOL

IMO we land one of those guys.

Anything more is gravy.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[bg1906]

Posted by: SuperCooper | January 31, 2010 at 06:11 PM

Any 3 of those and that would have to be considered the coup de gras

[bg1906]

Think about this.

We had 53 freshman and sophomores last year and are bringing up to 30+ this year. Talking about a roster over haul.

[SOUP]

Direct from the "And U thought cheerleading was easy" file. Check this out from the FSWho web site (don't ask!):

Tryouts are typically held at the beginning of May. On Friday night participants register and learn material for the weekend. First and second round cuts take place on Saturday followed by an interview with the judges' panel. On Sunday final cuts are made and the new team is announced. More details will be posted as the tryouts draw nearer. Below is a list of tumbling and stunting requirements one should have in order to tryout.

TRYOUT TUMBLING & STUNTING REQUIREMENTS:

Tumbling:

Standing Tuck
Triple toe back (females only)
Backhandspring back tuck
At least a roundoff backhandspring backtuck

Stunting for Co-ed:
Toss Extension full down
Hands lib full down
Hand Stretch full down
Hands arabesque
Combination stunt with at least two skills-must full down

Stunting for All-Girl:
Extension
Liberty
Stretch double down
Arabesque-540
Combination stunt with at least 2 stunts must double

Season practices:
The FSU cheerleaders practice Tuesday and Thursdays for at least 2 hours, and are required to workout 2 times a week. The FSU cheerleading program competes nationally.

Scholarships:
Florida State University does NOT provide any cheerleading scholarships or stipends. There are no out of pocket costs. All items needed for FSU cheerleading are provided for you by the university. All traveling expenses are covered by the university.

[Canez1]

Jeff Brown highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ghiiJESas

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Canez1]

"Combination stunt with at least 2 stunts must double"

I think I performed this move with a couple of chics back in the day.

Holla!

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[shwarma]

Shirley
Henderson
Whitaker
Ego
IMac

I can dream can't I, lol

Posted by: SuperCooper | January 31, 2010 at 06:11 PM

If I were an oddsmaker the over/under would be 1.5.

As a bettor? Hmmm, I would take the over but still can't tell you which two. I think with Whitaker's decision being tomorrow, you can cross him off no matter what he says. Its those other four I don't know about (if USC didn't have the in-home with Shirley, I would think the chances are better. Did Shirley come with the Fam?)

[SOUP]

We had 53 freshman and sophomores last year and are bringing up to 30+ this year. Talking about a roster over haul.

Posted by: bg1906 | January 31, 2010 at 06:16 PM

2010: Hurricanes win the ACC Championship.

2011: Hurricanes win their next National Championship.

2012: The World ends in December with the Hurricanes undefeated and waiting for their second consecutive BCS title game.

I'm good with that...

[canechic]

I was a cheerleader for 3 years and I promise you it was not easy......especially being captain and having to deal with 8 b!tches and trying to actually get them to do something!

[canechic]

Soup the world is not ending!

[bg1906]

GO CANEZ!!!!!

Posted by: Canez1 | January 31, 2010 at 06:20 PM

Notice how when he hits something...its goes backwards! I like that he gets good penetration consistently. That's how you disrupt an offense from the DT position.

[SOUP]

Money...check email.

Canez1...I read that FSU page and just went: HUH?

[SOUP]

I like that he gets good penetration consistently.

Posted by: bg1906 | January 31, 2010 at 06:26 PM

That what SHE said!

[SuperCooper]

bg and canez, I'm just playin. No way in hell we get all those guys, unless Shannon pulls of the greatest close in history.

Give me Ego and IMac, and I will be happy.

[SOUP]

Soup the world is not ending!

Posted by: canechic | January 31, 2010 at 06:25 PM

Two outta three ain't bad?

I'm gonna go get me some Meatloaf...

[bg1906]

Let the haters keep hating. This class is going to surprise a lot of people!

[Canez1]

Ya BG kid looks like a thick neck.

We still need some quality depth at DT.

86 LMAO!!!

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Daytoncane]

That what SHE said!

Posted by: SOUP | January 31, 2010 at 06:26 PM

is Michael from The Office posting on Canespace now?

[Canez1]

BG I am withya on this class.

I love it.

Coop I like your way of thinking better than mine LOL!!!

CC what do you mean the world is not ending!!!

It better! I just ran up all my credit cards and about to go snag a new ferrari on a two year lease.

I drove by the ferrari dealership in Greenwich last night and I caught myself drooling.

I want to go out in style !!!

LOL ;)

We gotta live like we're dyin....

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

Super, those updates are priceless. Man, if we get those three I'm not sweating Ego at all. Give me a new computer for signing day too. haha

Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | January 31, 2010 at 06:28 PM

Captain,

Why would Seantrel be in Michigan (MI)? He is from Minnesota (MN).

http://www.usps.com/ncsc/lookups/usps_abbreviations.html

Could you also tell me what the postal abbreviations for BOSSES and HAWGS are?
just bustin your balls.

Posted by: BEERicane | January 31, 2010 at 11:37 AM

>>>>

Beer, nah, it's called nitpicking. haha I'd have to think for a minute about Minn's abbreviation and I didn't feel like it. I assumed anyone reading would know. ;-)

And I have no idea what you're talking about w/ Bosses and Hawgs. Let me in on the joke.

Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | January 31, 2010 at 06:30 PM