It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This: Canes vs Noles

In the last thirty years no single rivalry in college football has brought about more excitement, garnered more attention or decided as many National Championships as Miami vs Florida State.

 
The storied history between the Hurricanes and the Seminoles is chocked full of tremendously competitive games, memories of famous dramatic endings and an incredibly long list of star-studded players from both teams who would go on the excel in the NFL(U).

 
Wide right?  Wide Left?  No matter how you kick it this series has been center stage under the serious spotlights since 1980.  It is now wonder why four of the top 7 rated games ever shown on ESPN are between Miami and FSU. 

 
Former FSU head coach Bobby Bowden had his coaching career defined and ruined by losing to Miami a few too many times.  He could have shed a thousand tears over the sudden, tragic losses and dreams of National Championships squandered against the Hurricanes. 

 
While Bowden left his disbelief and his crimson and gold bleeding heart on the Orange Bowl turf more than several times over the years, there was one occasion at Doak Campbell Stadium when UM safety Sean Taylor decide to all by himself demolish the Seminoles on a rain soaked day in Tallahassee.

Former University of Miami coach Art Kehoe who coached at Miami for over 25 years (1981-2005), all of the great rivalry games and all five UM National Championships was once quoted as saying something like: "Miami versus Florida State in October is what college football is all about." 

 
I would like to go on record as saying: "Kehoe was absolutely correct. "

Here are some UM-FSU series stats as the two teams get ready to square off today at Sun Life Stadium:

Florida State and Miami have met 54 times with Miami holding a 31-23 advantage.

The last nine matchups in this series have been decided by 10 points or less, with Miami holding a 6-3 advantage over Florida State.

After losing six consecutive times to Miami from 2000 to 2004, Florida State has won three out of the last four games. Two of those victories have come on the road, giving the Seminoles their first winning streak at Miami since winning back-to-back games in 1996 and 1998.

The 2010 matchup is the first time both teams are ranked since 2006.  However, from 1999 to 2006, the teams were ranked and featured four games with both in the top 10.

The teams have met twice since 2000 with one ranked No. 1 in the nation. Miami defeated No. 1 Florida State 27-24 in 2000, and the Hurricanes ranked No. 1 when they won 28-27 in 2002.

Score Predcition:  Miami 31 - FSU 27

Comments

[macjones]

He sets up the run with pass

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 09, 2010 at 04:25 PM

Yes, but the key is Garcia is completing his passes.

Also, notice how South Carolina's O-coordinator isn't going for the homerun throw, yet, and is going with the short, safe routes.

Miami gets into trouble when Whipple forces the homerun throw, and Jacory fails to read the coverage.

[mi@mic@ne]

athe receiver was out of bounds.. in the air

[Zakkee]

SC Gang tackling...they have each others back

[macjones]

Bottom line, this Ingraham is one bloody BEAST!

[mi@mic@ne]

Mcelroy is an average qb

[BahamaCane]

BAMA WIDE RIGHT!!!!!!!!

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[mi@mic@ne]

its an omen... hehe

[macjones]

Like I yapped about above, Roll Tide escaped Arkansas. But not this afternoon.

Roll Tide misses a gimmie' FG. An ominous sign for Bama fandom.

[BahamaCane]

Mcelroy is an average qb

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 09, 2010 at 04:42 PM
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Go back and check my post early in the week. I told you guys when McElroy is average at best. His job is to do simply hand off the ball to those BEASTS!

You have to make McElroy to beat you. this is Spurier's game plan!

[macjones]

Carolina leads Clemson 7-3 with four minutes left in the half.

[BahamaCane]

Garcia cant go J-12 in this game!

[MaryLouAlumni]

I'm starting to get a little nervous. You can't have Cane blood in your veins and not get nervous. I hope the crowd is strong and loud.
I wonder if the Chief and the horse are going to ride into the stadium or if the Canes are the only ones going through the smoke.
86, Mrs 86, a special hello. Wish I was there with you, but progress is slow for me right now.
So everyone scream and yell for me and kick their ass.

[BahamaCane]

SC special teams isnt holding up their end of the bargain. Thats the 2nd good return by Bama!

[mi@mic@ne]

What about intentional grounding... bama should be moved back

[macjones]

Posted by: MaryLouAlumni | October 09, 2010 at 04:49 PM

Don't get too nervous MaryLouAlumni. Because no matter what happens tonight, the Hurricane defense won't allow Miami to lose!

Miami, F-L-A Hurricanes 31

Seminoles 20

[mi@mic@ne]

Bama got special treatment... Mcelroy basically throw the ball in the ground

[macjones]

Roll Tide back in the game.

Theys have too much bloody MOXY to check it in.

Second-half will be bery, bery interesting. To say the least.

[BahamaCane]

Clemson looks like crap. hangover from the Canes game still?

[mi@mic@ne]

the old ball coach needs to play wide open ... cant get conservative

[macjones]

Carolina 14, Clemson 3... at the half.

Miami took too much out of Dabo's Tiger squad. No. LOL

[mi@mic@ne]

Our d beat the crap out of 23... they are feeling it now... we got some serious size coming up to bring the wood... like having 5 linebackers.

[macjones]

the old ball coach needs to play wide open ... cant get conservative

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 09, 2010 at 05:03 PM

Saban and his D-coordinator won't allow Garcia to go long. Their giving him the short-to-medium routes. But no mas. LOL

That's why Spurrier can't open it up. Yet, Whipple has no problem with playing Riverboat gambler. LMAO

[BahamaCane]

VT and UNC are starting to play well!

[mi@mic@ne]

OSU plays a basketball school ... where is the fairness? What a weak schedule... they should drop this week... LMAO

[macjones]

WOW, 14-3 SC!

Posted by: BahamaCane | October 09, 2010 at 04:14 PM

Remember, remember the Hog game. Arkansas was in control eary, yet failed to cash in when it mattered most. The bloody fourth quarter. No.

Still, I wouldn't mind seeing Roll Tide fall this afternoon. Then, the initial B.C.S. standings on Monday would really be muddled.

IF Bama loses against Spurrier's Gamecock squad, here's my take.

1. Ohio St.
2. Oregon
3. Boise St.
4. T.C.U.
5. Alabama
6. Herbie Cornhuskers
7. Oklahoma

Yous know both the USATODAY/ESPN Coaches and Harris polls are in lust with the S.E.C. lol That's why I think they won't drop them that far.
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However, the combined total points of the SIX computers will, eventually, be the deciding factor. SOS anyone.

The computers SEVERLY PENALIZE teams for playing a SOFT ARSE non-conference schedule. The Herbie Cornhuskers, for bloody example. LOL

Hurricane brothers 'n' sisters, is it game time yet. LOL

[mi@mic@ne]

We are at home this week and the sun life is going to be rockin... we gonna break the sun in to make it like the OB.

[BahamaCane]

Garcia just had a brain fart!

[mi@mic@ne]

sc got to score 20 points this half to win.

[macjones]

We are at home this week and the sun life is going to be rockin... we gonna break the sun in to make it like the OB.

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 09, 2010 at 05:25 PM

Yes indeed.

However, there will be around 14,000 f.s.WHO fans in attendance. Yes?

Look for Herbsteit to give the authoratative take on tonight's A.C.C. showdown.

Hint, hint. Yous know he's going with the Miami, F-L-A Hurricanes!

[mi@mic@ne]

wheres the flag... bama guard moved.

[mi@mic@ne]

geeeezz the mighty dollar is running football.

[mi@mic@ne]

SC must score on this drive.

[macjones]

Alot of time left on the tick-tock clock, and Roll Tide is back in this S.E.C. thriller.

[mi@mic@ne]

Garcia has been there forever theres no excuse for him not performing

[mi@mic@ne]

the old ball coach sets up the run with the pass better than anyone only Erickson was better

[mi@mic@ne]

yessssssssss bama going down.. cross the fingers

[BahamaCane]

28-14 SC with 16 minutes to go!

[mi@mic@ne]

the old ball coach knew what to do and did it well on that option.

[darCANEgel]

Who wouldnt love being up 2 TDs at the end of 3...AT HOME!
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got some CANES ovah here!!

[macjones]

the old ball coach knew what to do and did it well on that option.

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 09, 2010 at 05:55 PM

It's obvious U's have an ' infatuation ' for the old ball coach. LMAO

For Pete's sake, Spurrier is past his prime, yet he's still hanging tough.

[darCANEgel]

Wow..that was quick.
Okay...
Up one?

CANES!

[mi@mic@ne]

20 points to win... thats my prediction.

[macjones]

Roll Tide ain't going away! That's why they're the defending champs. Capice. No, Well, freak' me. LMAO

[mi@mic@ne]

Spurriers defenses are always his Achilles heel.

[mi@mic@ne]

The only time Spurrier had a complete team was when He had Stoops.

[macjones]

I'm just messin' with U, mi@mic@ne. That's all. No harm intended.

[mi@mic@ne]

looks like us on that one...oh well thats in the past... we going to cruise tonight in the life

[macjones]

How BIG was that sack for a loss.

[macjones]

Saban gambles, and losses it all. LOL

[mi@mic@ne]

Way too much time still... SC must score a td to shrink the time.