A Must Win, And That's No Bulls

According to all of the statements coming out of Coral Gables from people that matter Randy Shannon's job is safe for at least another year.  Still, Shannon faces what most people inside the program and certainly all Hurricane fans would describe as a "must win" game today against in-state rival USF. 

Miami has won the previous two meetings between the teams.  The Hurricanes beat the Bulls 27-7 at the Orange Bowl in 2005 and also won 31-10 last year in Tampa.  Today's game will mark their first ever meeting at Sun Life Stadium.

When the Hurricanes face the Bulls at Sun Life Stadium at noon (ESPNU) the main question on everyone's mind will be: Who starts at QB for Miami, Jacory Harris or Stephen Morris? 

Shannon had stated all along that when Harris (concussion) was medically cleared to play by the team doctors that he would regain his starting position.  Harris was not listed on this week's injury reported released by UM yet it appears that backup QB Stephen Morris may get the starting nod in the game against USF. 

If Morris starts the game it would apparently go against long established team rules (players do not lose their starting position due to injury) and in spite of the fact that Harris has been ruled 100% healthy and ready to rumble this Saturday.  Go figure?

In other news today is "Senior Day" at Sun Life Stadium.  Fifteen UM players will play in their final game as a Hurricane.  Among those players are: Allen Bailey , Matt Bosher, Colin McCarthy, Josh Holmes, Ryan Hill, Pat Hill, Graig Cooper, Damien Berry, Orlando Franklin, Richard Gordon, Jared Campbell, Cory Nelms, Kylan Robinson, Demarcus Van Dyke and Leonard Hankerson.

Scouting Report on USF: 

USF had won three straight games against Cincinnati, Rutgers and Louisville before falling at home to Pittsburgh last weekend. The Bulls are 2-2 on the road this season, with losses at Florida and West Virginia and wins at Cincinnati and Louisville. 

The Bulls’ offense is directed by quarterback B.J. Daniels, who has completed 119 of 206 pass attempts for 1,457 yards, nine touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Daniels is also a threat on the ground, coming in with 235 yards rushing and four touchdowns on the ground. 

Moise Plancher and Demetri Murray share the running duties for USF. Planchar leads the team in attempts (123) and rushing yards (583), but both running backs have four touchdowns and average 4.7 yards per carry. 

Dontavia Bogan and Evan Landi are the go-to guys in the Bulls’ passing game. Bogan leads USF in catches (36), receiving yards (544) and receiving touchdowns (4), while Landi has 22 catches for 314 yards and two touchdowns. 

Linebacker Jacquian Williams leads the team with 54 total tackles, while Sam Barrington has 52 and DeDe Lattimore has 51. The Bulls have recorded a total of 27 sacks by 14 different players and 10 interceptions by eight different players. 

The Bulls feature two of the nation’s top return men in Lamar Lindsey and Terrence Mitchell. Lindsey is averaging 29.2 per return (sixth nationally) and has taken two of his 22 returns back for a touchdown while Mitchell averages 12.6 yards per punt return.

GO CANES, BEAT THE BULLS!!!

Comments

[pbcfrcane13]

Nothing like seeing the first fire rs fly over of the year

[pbcfrcane13]

It says 4 years 0 acc titles lots of excuses fire Shannon

[WGT22]

Finish Strong CANES !

[DZ8]

I was wondering when that would happen.

GO CANES!

[VA Cane]

For a team on the outside looking in, on the fringe, eating on the 2 day old wing of the turkey instead of the breast meat, we got to win. I do not get ESPN U on my set, so this looks like a computer game to watch. We are ripe for a loss; this game requires a strong run game, moving the chains, good third down conversion, smart passing (not bombs or every play)strong O and D line play, good tackling in all areas, and no foolish penalties. Oh and I think the Seniors, as well as the others need to go out there and play the old Apocalypse Now football. Lets go Canes!!!

[VA Cane]

and people need to catch the ball in their hands...make the effort!!!

[mi@mic@ne]

Catch the football and show up in the fourth q on D. We got to change these two things not the same old same old.

[j.w.]

j.w. - well everyone seemed to have a nice Thanksgiving - LOL. Hope yours was good.

Posted by: CGNC | November 27, 2010 at 08:11 AM

Thanks, CG, mine was really fun, very cold in Maine/NH, but still great.
If you don't have espnu, try justin.tv. It isn't available on gameplan or ESPN.com, and you might be out of luck, but Justin is probably the best site for a game.

[WGT22]

It's Stephen Morris at QB. Love his scrambling ability and it will show today.

[WGT22]

34-16 going away

[wvcane]

it is on channel surfing.net

[usagainstheworld&thereferees]

i saw great coaching yesterday-- all the way around. hurricanes coaching- not so much :(

[usagainstheworld&thereferees]

been telling ya'll all season--aubrey hill must go.

[DesperateCane]

i have a justin.tv account but can't find any espnu streaming. can someone who is watching post a link?

[VA Cane]

Some may say this one does not matter...not so...all games matter....whether we win or not. We have to win today, and instead of showing up at a bowl like we have, we need to come to play to win. I just want to see this team, and coaches want to win.

[roachcane77]

I hope our Seniors all have BANNER games today, and we SMOKE the Bulls BIGTIME! (It would be nice for them to go out strong.)

This game should be no contest... our D-line needs to DOMINATE for 4 quarters! (The rest will take care of itself.)

LET'S GO CANES!

[SOUP]

GO CANES, BEAT DA BULLS!!!

[roachcane77]

Sorry SOUP AJ4 just quit on that catch... too bad... he got hit anyway... might as well have caught it.

[mi@mic@ne]

forcing us to throw

[mi@mic@ne]

looks like the other Cane team... dr jeckle mr hyde hopefully we get out of bed.

[1miamifan]

AJ4 need to see the bench, glad that 86, is seeing some action, he needs to step and shine. First ball was high, second one , need to fight for the ball. The team needs to pick up the emotion, they are playing on USF level.

[SuperCooper]

This reminds me of Coker's last stand.

Horrendous game

[BahamaCane]

i have a justin.tv account but can't find any espnu streaming. can someone who is watching post a link?

Posted by: DesperateCane | November 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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link to the game. scroll down. the second link is pretty good!

http://www.atdhe.net/

[BahamaCane]

USF is just loading up the box and making Morris throw.

[roachcane77]

Wow, how lackluster can we be... this game sucks so far. Horrible.

Somebody PLEASE step up. If not for Hank we'd have NO OFFENSE.

[roachcane77]

Announcers aren't even talking about the game in front of them... that's when you know the game sucks.

[1miamifan]

Again, team coming out without that passion. Yeah, they loading the box, play action. T-maq, should have the pick.

[raizecane]

So far....I would rather have nails driven in my eyes than watch this game. Luckily, I can't find the hammer.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

I just want to take a short break from all the whiners on here to remind you Boise boosters (you know who you are!) that they're massively overrated, VT isn't very good either, and the Ducks are the biggest joke going today in the game.

Now back to people crying about it only being year four of a five year rebuilding job, at least the turds are going to take it on the chin today after we win this one.

[CGNC]

So there is a plane flying overhead:

"4 years 0 ACC titles Lots of Excuses Fire Shannon"

[Alberto]

Sad to see the stadium empty. Looks like a high school match. Fire Shannon after the game... Can't stand this.

[roachcane77]

Ugh... boring...

Nice hit by M. Regis.

LET'S GO CANES!

You think Randy is going to talk about how tough the Bulls are to play on the road in SunLife? LOL

[mi@mic@ne]

Daniels cant hit the broad side of a barn door..

we only have one guy that can catch a pass.. or who will actually adjust to a pass... we desperately need someone who can get these receivers fight for and catch the ball.

[1miamifan]

Is it me, even Miller seems out of sink. Good run Berry.

[CGNC]

Photo

http://www.seventhfloorblog.com/2010/11/27/1838520/its-a-bird-its-a-game-its-the-truth#comments

[SuperCooper]

This may be the worst game of all time

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Alberto is nothing but another pathetic troll attempt by turd fan who can't stand Brantly sucking so bad this year he can't even watch his own team in the middle of nowhere.

Alberto = albert the turd. Or a sex changed alberta the turd mascot.

[KillerBeez41]

WTF, is Whipple trying to screw Randy..LOL

[KillerBeez41]

Get in a rhythm of doing something dam.

[SOUP]

Sorry SOUP AJ4 just quit on that catch...

Posted by: roachcane77 | November 27, 2010 at 12:16 PM

JUST LIKE THE REST OF THE TEAM?

[CGNC]

OGV- Alberto has been posting here for a little while - hasn't been a problem

[SOUP]

WTF, is Whipple trying to screw Randy..LOL

Posted by: KillerBeez41 | November 27, 2010 at 12:52 PM

No, never. ;-)

[BahamaCane]

This offense needs a spark!

[SOUP]

I'm here to take out the trash. So far?

Not too much.

[VA Cane]

Thanks CGNC saved it on my computer....I hate being average....median...mediocre...but the bright aspect is that there is a ton of room for improvement!!

[raizecane]

AJ can't catch a cold today....

[mi@mic@ne]

i miss the big easy

[1miamifan]

Aj, needs stickum on his hands. I'm not sure if it's coaching or these kids just don't get it. fundamentals are missing.

[raizecane]

best line by announcer.... "there have been no turnovers so far, or points", LOL

[VA Cane]

Nice effort by Coop...maybe can catch on in NFL....not great, but I always felt he plays hard, no quit.