Yesterday at 1 PM University of Miami Athletic Director held a press conference about the current state of, and future plans for, the Miami Hurricane football program. Here is a complete transcript of that event from the official web site of the UM Athletic Department at www.hurricanesports.com:
Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt
Miami Football Press Conference
Edgerrin James Team Meeting Room
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010
Opening Comments
Good afternoon. The University of Miami has the one of the nation's most successful winning traditions in all of college football, illustrated by our five national championships since 1983. This tradition has been built and established by those who came before us and they have established the expectations that we continue to embrace today. At the U, we expect to compete for championships and nothing less.
We have a group of talented young men in this program and our future is promising. To once again sit at the top of the college football world, Miami must be relevant in college football.
Make no mistake - we expect to be successful in everything that we do. We are proud of our success in the classroom, highlighted by our recent Top 10 ranking in the Graduation Success Rate scores. We are very proud of this group of young men and how they represent on campus and in the community and we expect to compete for championships. We will not compromise on winning. Because of these expectations, a decision was made last night to change the leadership of the football program. I made the decision last night after consulting with President [Donna] Shalala and the chair of the athletic advisory committee for the Board of Trustees. They supported my decision.
I do wish to thank Randy Shannon for his many contributions to this great program. Family is a word that is important around here and family is a word that means a lot. Randy Shannon is and always will be a part of this family and will always be a Miami Hurricane. However, we must move forward with new leadership at this time.
A national search will begin immediately. I have retained the services of Chuck Neinas and we will focus on bringing in an individual who can lead this program back to national relevance. As we enter the search process, I ask for your understanding in the process. I will not be in a position to comment on the search until its completion. And please understand one thing about our process and this search - we have a commitment to this program and we will be relevant and we will do what it takes to get there.
As we prepare for the month of December and the bowl game, I have asked [offensive line coach] Jeff Stoutland to accept the interim heading coaching title for this program and continue to see its day-to-day operations. Coach Stoutland has agreed to accept that role and I am also very appreciative of this group of assistant coaches, who this morning each and every one of them made a commitment to this program and its day-to-day operations as we lead and prepare for the month of December and our upcoming bowl invitation. Better days are ahead. Great days are ahead for this program.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
On loss to USF contributing to the decision...
Yesterday's outcome did not determine this decision. It was not made on 60 minutes. It was made with the total body of work in mind. I don't care to speculate, but it was not made on one football game.
On the timing of the decision...
The ultimate decision was made last night. We looked at the entire body of work. We looked at the last four years of our program, we looked at this season, and we looked at the future to determine the decision we made last night.
On why he made the decision...
It was a decision that I made last night looking a number of scenarios and facets around the team and the program that I made alone last night.
On Randy Shannon's reaction...
Randy is a good man. Disappointed. Disappointed. And that is all I care to share about our conversation.
On the state of recruiting...
I don't think any of us honestly know. I think that best thing we can do for recruiting is to move through this process as expeditiously as can. However, we cannot set a timeline. We are going to take as much time as we need. We have seven commitments right now. We anticipate that we will have 14-15 scholarships to offer and it's our hope that all seven commitments stay with us. They will know that the invitation for them to be a part of this program will be there and we hope that they will wear the U on their chest.
On reasons for making a change...
It wasn't one thing. It wasn't one thing. We've got to get better as a football team. We have to win games. As the season went along, we were not doing that. Simply stated, winning is important at the University of Miami. It always has been and always will be. We have to find a way to get on the winning side of that scoreboard more.
On whether money will be an issue regarding the coaching search...
It will not. We will do whatever it takes to get back to the top of the college football world. And we are going to find the best individual in this country to come in and lead this talented group of young men and lead this program back to where it belongs.
On whether Coach Shannon's contract extension in May was a mistake...
No, it was not a mistake. We are always going to make decisions at a given point in time that are in the best interest of the program at that time. And when we signed Randy to a three-year contract extension, that was the best decision for the program at that time as this is the best decision for the program at this time.
On why he was given a contract extension in May...
It was based on what was needed for this program to continue to move forward. We were at a critical recruiting time. We were coming off a nine-win season. We were very excited about the future of this program at that time. Randy Shannon had deserved the expression of confidence with that extension.
On the team's current recruiting process...
That is something that we are working through at the current time. Our current coaches will not be on the road recruiting. We have a weekend for recruiting setup from December 10-12 and we are currently deciding what is in the best interest of our program at that time... but our coaches will not be going on the road recruiting.
On what is important regarding the coaching search...
We need a leader. We need somebody that can come in and offer all the leadership elements for this program to be successful. We need someone that can come in and lead us back to relevance in college football and lead us back to the top.
On whether a timetable has been set for hiring a new coach...
No, I will not set a timetable. We will take as much time as we need to find the right individual.
On whether the new head coach should have prior head coaching experience...
It's something that we will consider. Ultimately, it's something that is important but not essential.
On this being a tough decision...
I have dealt with a number of issues in my career. I have had to discontinue four varsity sports programs at my previous school. We faced the death of a student-athlete at my previous school. I would say outside of the death of a young person, this has been one of the most challenging professional times. I say that because I care about Randy Shannon. He means a lot to this program and he means a lot to me. It was very, very challenging last night to visit with him.
On President Shalala's reaction...
There is no greater President in all of higher education than Donna Shalala. As an athletics director, as a head coach, you couldn't ask for somebody that is more committed and passionate about intercollegiate athletics. She believes in intercollegiate athletics' role within higher education. She believes in the lessons that it teaches to young people and she wants intercollegiate athletics to be front and center at this great university and great college. Randy Shannon means a lot to her as he does to all of us. But at the end of the day, we have a commitment to this program and doing what is in the best interest of this program today. And make no mistake; nobody expects to win more than Donna Shalala. She is a winner and she is a competitor. That has not changed.
On whether fan reaction played into the decision...
It was not a factor. We are very fortunate to have the support that we have from all of our constituents at the University of Miami. But this is about the program and doing what is best for the program. As the leader of this athletics program, I had to block out the noise, per se, happening around this building and ultimately make the best decision that will position us for success in the future. Ultimately, it was a challenging, difficult decision but I believe it is the right decision.
On balancing winning and off the field behavior...
We expect to be the best in everything that we do. We are one of the best programs in the country in the classroom, we are the best program in the country in the community and off the playing field and we expect to be the best program in the country competitively.
On what his conversation was like with the players Sunday morning...
Difficult. We've got a group of outstanding young men and it was very difficult. I couldn't be prouder to be associated with this group of 100 young men and what they represent and what's in their heart. It was very difficult, but we are very proud of these young men and everything they stand for and what they represent.
On whether any other coaches were dismissed...
No. None of the other coaches were fired. My expectations of our assistant coaches were that they will stay on in a day-to-day capacity and continue with operations of this program and coach this team in a bowl game. I shared that with them this morning and they all accepted that role. They wanted to be here for each other as a group of assistant coaches and they wanted to be here for this team. I believe we are fortunate that they will remain on board and lead us during this challenging time.
On the search process...
I gave Chuck [Neinas] a list of potential candidates late last night. He will help us throughout that process, managing the list that I provided.
On whether he sees a potential issue with Mark Whipple coaching under Jeff Stoutland...
Not at all. Coach Whipple expressed his support for Coach Stoutland this morning. There will be no issue as we go in the month of December with that.
On whether the players have underperformed...
I think the players gave everything that they could. There was not a lack of effort. The talent - we are close. We are very close. It's just all got to come together. Change is difficult and change is hard, but change sometimes is necessary. And this time, this change was necessary. This group of young men... they have given everything they had and will continue to do so.
On what went wrong from last year to this year...
I don't think there is one specific thing that you can point your finger to. Ultimately, we have to be better on the football field.
On whether there is certain number of games that the new coach will have to win next year...
We want to be relevant in the sport of college football and we expect to compete for championships. We have to make progress towards that. I can't set a timeline and say this is what we expect after two years or three years. I'll just say that the University of Miami must be relevant in the sport of college football.
On timing of dismissal with so few head coaching vacancies currently in football...
My thought was to do what's right at the University of Miami. This is a great job and this is a great program that has been set by so many men. I see Lamar [Thomas] here this morning and I appreciate him being here. And those that have come before us have set the bar high. Those around the country know that this is a great program and that you can win at the University of Miami. The time frame is what is best for this program.
On whether the decision was all about winning...
No. The other stuff is not secondary and we expect to win in everything that we do. We expect to win in the classroom, we expect to win in the community and we expect to win on the field. They are all equally important and all will continue to be emphasized for us as we move forward with this football program.
On whether Randy Shannon will have any connection to the University...
Not at this time. You never know in the future what the future may hold, but at this time he will not.
On whether the next coach will have a prior relationship with the University of Miami...
You know, that's not a prerequisite. If the right candidate emerges and they have been associated with this program, great. If not, great. We will find the best person to come in and lead this program.
On when the list of candidates was put together...
It was a list that I put together over the last couple of days. I would not be doing my job if I did not watch the landscape of college football, watch those coaches who have had and are having success. At the same time, it was a list that I provided to Chuck [Neinas] late last night and one I compiled over the past couple of days.
On donor reaction over the last 12 hours...
We all share the same common purpose and that is at the University of Miami we want to compete and win championships. From the donor constituents that you mentioned [and] to the former players that I have talked to. To everybody... we want to win and be successful on the field.
On whether there is a common thread or mold in the list of candidates...
Just finding the right fit. There is not a particular set of criteria that is essential or that we have outlined. It's the right fit and the right person at this time.
On whether all of the candidates are head coaches...
I don't want to say at this point in time.
On whether the crowd at the USF game on Saturday was a factor in the decision...
Sixty minutes of football - one event - did not influence this decision. It did not make this decision. Was I pleased with the crowd at the game yesterday? No. These young men deserve better than that and we are going to move forward. There are brighter days ahead and the U will be back where it belongs at the pinnacle of the college football world.
On whether Stoutland will be available today...
We are working with Coach Stoutland. I would expect tomorrow or Tuesday that Coach Stoutland will be available to visit.
On whether winning an ACC title would have made a difference in the decision...
No, it didn't take an ACC title. It took continuing to take steps to move this program towards national relevance. That in some ways could involve an ACC title, but it's not mandated by an ACC title. You can be relevant nationally and not win your conference. But at the end of the day, you must be relevant nationally here at the University of Miami.
On whether he is looking to bring in a coach that will feature an exciting brand of football...
A winning brand of football... winning is exciting. Our fans will show up to watch a winning team. We have to be relevant and we have to win.
On whether there was a minimum number of games the team needed to win this year for Shannon to remain head coach...
No.
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Posted by: sjsal13 | December 01, 2010 at 04:30 PM
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Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | December 01, 2010 at 02:20 PM
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Posted by: DZ8 | December 01, 2010 at 10:08 AM
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Posted by: CGNC | December 01, 2010 at 08:59 AM
But Mullen went 5-7 in his first year and now 8-4 in his second ... and the guy recruits basically the area around Starkville. 19 of his 26 commits last year were from Mississippi. 18 of his 22 are from Mississippi this year
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 07:23 PM
per cap. the state of Mississippi has the best High School football players ...
that's a geological fact
Posted by: WGT22 | December 01, 2010 at 03:43 AM
well it's 3 am EST . what U think Soup ?
where's Gruden ?
Posted by: WGT22 | December 01, 2010 at 02:59 AM
solar - that video was probably the best one you've made
The Grodin vs. Gruden bit was great
Posted by: Six | December 01, 2010 at 01:23 AM
Soup did you take it down because u know something and cant tell us?
Posted by: wartown canes | December 01, 2010 at 12:43 AM
I'm still not sold on Gruden.....
Posted by: raizecane | December 01, 2010 at 12:26 AM
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Neither am I...
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | December 01, 2010 at 12:43 AM
If you thought Cannon Smith was short, you should see Gruden's kid Deuce ... he looks up to Shalala, and I'm not talking just b/c of her profession and being an adult
Posted by: Six | December 01, 2010 at 12:33 AM
SOUP ur making me nervous by saying that
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 01, 2010 at 12:30 AM
raizecane - the pup might get their attention, but I think the Cap'n and Coke will absolutely close the deal with those college chicks
Posted by: Six | December 01, 2010 at 12:28 AM
the only way i will believe it is when he is on the podium with a UM shirt on and chucky doll next to him with one on as well naming him the offensive coordinator
Posted by: Teflon | December 01, 2010 at 12:28 AM
I'm still not sold on Gruden.....
Posted by: raizecane | December 01, 2010 at 12:26 AM
I am as excited about Gruden as anyone but I have to see it to believe it. Until we see something official, we all as Canes fans have to keep it together.
On the flip side though, after all this w/ Gruden the last 3 days, if he is not the head coach for us, its going to be a real downer for everyone.
Posted by: MattInNY | December 01, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Had to take the new blog down.
I have no other comment...
Posted by: SOUP | December 01, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Cav - LOL my favorite Coker line after a loss when asked why:
"maybe it was the wind"
I almost fell off the couch
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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Loving that avatar btw...you're looking mighty fine!! haha
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | December 01, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Good idea to hold off on the announcement blog SOUP. Ain't nothing in stone till it is.
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | December 01, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Cav - LOL my favorite Coker line after a loss when asked why:
"maybe it was the wind"
I almost fell off the couch
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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That was the worst ever, worse than Duke is a tough place to play.
Although I must say for Coker to say that isn't nearly as insulting as a man of RS' pedigree saying that about Duke.
Why not just say, "Our offense cam out flat, couldn't score, couldn't finish drives and we're going to work on it."
I'm sure he had some reasoning behind his statements but the logic backfired. Whoever he was trying to protect ended up making him look stupid.
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | December 01, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Did you hear about that new floor in one of the dorms there where pets are allowed? I'm not talking just fish or a snake or a lizard ... I'm talking about cats and dogs being in the rooms. They better have some insanely strong odor remover there
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM
I have not heard. Hey, I have a lab / retriever mix. Do you think that will work for me?
Posted by: raizecane | December 01, 2010 at 12:17 AM
It's either the wind, the rain or the cold. It was never that we got out hustled, out played, out coached...
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | December 01, 2010 at 12:17 AM
did u take out the new blog Soup? lol don't wanna jump the gun!
Posted by: Teflon | December 01, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Cav - LOL my favorite Coker line after a loss when asked why:
"maybe it was the wind"
I almost fell off the couch
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Honestly tho, not saying I wantd Shannon fired I will say he does seem like he needs to move away frm Miami and experience some other things for a while...its not tht he isnt all CANE its tht he is sheltered...sort of like living in a box a drone even if U would...Great Guy but needs to experience some joyous things on his own time he needs to hang out with Dungy...lol...but Im still a major Randy supporter...That Is All...
RCCF
Posted by: me.yahoo.com/a/h.5oXCIfpuUJmIfL.ncU7ieXqOc2LxQ- | November 30, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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Dungy would be a great mentor cause I don't think RS can move like JJ. Dungy's a little more approachable and attainable.
But I'm with you on going somewhere else. I personally don't think it should be right now though. He has some serious personal, personality issues that he needs to sort out before he can coach ANY kids.
I'd rather see him go to the NFL honestly.
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | November 30, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Cav wasn't it refreshing to see a coach in an interview who actually said something (Stoutland)?
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM
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It was amazing. It makes you wonder why RS and Coker always tried to play things so close and safe and "blah".
What are you hiding and why are you hiding it?? lol
He sounds like he's audtitioning for a bigger role somewhere and with 26 years of experience I'd say he's due a look or two if that's what he wants.
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | November 30, 2010 at 11:54 PM
C you manana
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 11:52 PM
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Posted by: JCane | November 30, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Honestly tho, not saying I wantd Shannon fired I will say he does seem like he needs to move away frm Miami and experience some other things for a while...its not tht he isnt all CANE its tht he is sheltered...sort of like living in a box a drone even if U would...Great Guy but needs to experience some joyous things on his own time he needs to hang out with Dungy...lol...but Im still a major Randy supporter...That Is All...
RCCF
Posted by: me.yahoo.com/a/h.5oXCIfpuUJmIfL.ncU7ieXqOc2LxQ- | November 30, 2010 at 11:26 PM
coloradocane...
if jim leavitt is hired as the DC, we will be back into working with that Weiner guy (i think). Leavitt found JPP and Jenkins when he was at USF....Leavitt also we most definitely have better ties in brandenton, manatee, armwood, greater orlando area....
you know the QB mill out of that school after Marve...wow!
Posted by: Drtycane | November 30, 2010 at 11:23 PM
tight lines Coach Gruden
Posted by: WGT22 | November 30, 2010 at 11:21 PM
What are the tides off the Tikki Bar tomorrow around 4 pm ?
Posted by: WGT22 | November 30, 2010 at 11:21 PM
So now that Shannon and Co are gone I wonder if that fartbox of a coach up there at Tampa Plant will allow his kids to come to the U again....
The hiring of Gruden would surely allow us to pull some of those high profile commits away from FU and FSwho.
Posted by: ColoradoCane | November 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM
I still say Kirby isn't Paul Dee.
And that's why you see money being offered now,when Dee couldn't pull it off earlier.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 07:12 PM
Paul Dee was lazy. Kirby isn't.
That's not just my opinion either
Think about this as well, objectively I might add. Say even the money was there to go get whatever assistants - how many of them do you think would've wanted to work under Boss Man?
Who knows, but it's a good question to think about
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 07:26 PM
It's pretty simple. The last time around, none of the big names were biting. So they low-balled a guy who they knew they could count on to take a low salary, and find low-paid assistants, while the administration waited for a more glamorous candidate to emerge.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 30, 2010 at 07:18 PM
my points exactly. . .
shannon was home grown. a product of the city of miami and of the "u". if the "u" was going to support anyone with the resources that are now on the table it should have been shannon. but that didn't happen did it?
six you might be right-- maybe folks didn't want to take a risk working with shannon-- being a 1st time head coach in such a challenging situation. that's partially understandable-- but they way you offset this tentativeness is with money-- and shannon never really had the access he needed to attract the talent he needed to help shape this team. he's been running things on a shoestring budget and now the sky is the limit for the next guy?
do ya'll smell something? something is rotten in coral gables.
Posted by: usagainstheworld&thereferees | November 30, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Think about this.
Gruden's son is going to be looking for a school to play. Why not THE U?
Let's just throw that in the mix of reasons why he'd coach in college.
Posted by: 360Cane | November 30, 2010 at 11:08 PM
I was running around that campus when I was in 4th grade, trying to pick up college chicks by bringing our golden retriever puppy up there.
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM
U are a bad man, a very bad man....
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Capt. Op...I would say yes to keeping Stoutland...didn't he recruit S.Henderson?
Posted by: Drtycane | November 30, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Ice Harris has to be gone, along with Corey Bell. What did they really do in the first place if you think about it
If it really is Gruden, I think Brandon stays. Why wouldn't he, ya know? Finish out your 4 years, get to play a year under Gruden, and also if the NFL has some crazy lockout next year - why not stay
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 11:03 PM
one of my daughters friend just got a full ride to Stetson.
Posted by: raizecane | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
That's what she said.
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 11:03 PM
raize - that's not a bad deal at all my man
Stetson is a nice little school. I was running around that campus when I was in 4th grade, trying to pick up college chicks by bringing our golden retriever puppy up there
Did you hear about that new floor in one of the dorms there where pets are allowed? I'm not talking just fish or a snake or a lizard ... I'm talking about cats and dogs being in the rooms. They better have some insanely strong odor remover there
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM
I like this article....
My Vote
Gruden
Dungy
Singletary
Venerables
RCCF and the 12%....Seriously
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/um-hurricanes/sfl-miami-coach-stoutland-113010,0,7751791.story
Posted by: me.yahoo.com/a/h.5oXCIfpuUJmIfL.ncU7ieXqOc2LxQ- | November 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM
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Posted by: bahamacane | November 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM
ESPN 10:18
Canes still interested in Jon GrudenEmail Print Comments116 ESPN.com news services
The Associated Press, citing an anonymous source, reported Sunday that Gruden, the former Buccaneers coach, is atop Miami's wish list to fill the position and that Gruden received "parameters" of an offer from the Hurricanes.
Miami continues to pursue Jon Gruden as its football coach.
A source close to the search said Tuesday night that Miami expects to speak with Gruden, who other Miami sources have indicated is still the 'Canes' top choice. Gruden, a former NFL coach for the Bucs and Raiders who is a broadcaster for ESPN's Monday Night Football, issued a statement Sunday night which read, "I am committed to Monday Night Football and to ESPN. I enjoy working with Mike, Jaws and our entire crew and am just trying to get better at this job."
Miami has said it does not plan to confirm the names of any candidates until it makes a hire, and the university has not revealed a timetable for that move.
Miami fired Randy Shannon on Saturday night, hours after Miami lost to South Florida in its regular-season finale. The Hurricanes fell to 7-5, still have yet to play for an Atlantic Coast Conference title and lured only 26,369 fans -- many of them rooting for the visitors -- to Sun Life Stadium on Saturday, the smallest home crowd since Larry Coker's last home game in 2006.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Dunno why I had the post repeat itself like 10 times, ha, sorry about that
Lots of things still need to be ironed out with the Gruden deal behind the scenes
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM
Cav wasn't it refreshing to see a coach in an interview who actually said something (Stoutland)?
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM
2,000,000
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Other question do we keep Jeff Stoutland?
I say yes.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
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I like his speech and attitude but I'm sure Gruden will bring in his own staff who sees and coaches the way he wants them to.
But if Stoutland really shows out in the bowl game you never know.
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | November 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM
bump
Posted by: St. Pete Cane | November 30, 2010 at 10:47 PM
thanks Six,
I think we talked about Stetson wanting football last basketball season.
Check this out when you get a second.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhBvEHmq2_c
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:46 PM
he better keep ice harris so brandon doesn't bolt for the pros
Posted by: emorycane | November 30, 2010 at 10:44 PM
tonycane LMAO!!!!
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Alph and here is a cover photo for ya - LOL
http://www.myspace.com/my/photos/myphoto/57920428/Album
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Other question do we keep Jeff Stoutland?
I say yes.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
I am a Cane and Randy is all Cane... i hope he will do something for recruiting in the future... i just cant see randy going somewhere else.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 30, 2010 at 09:55 PM
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RS needs to leave MIA. That might open his eyes to things, himself most importantly.
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Six - one of my daughters friend just got a full ride to Stetson.....not a bad deal if u can get it.
Posted by: raizecane | November 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
monte,
I think J12 should stay and compete as hard as he can. To me he would look like a wus to the guys he talked into going to Miami in the first place, if he transferred.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:38 PM
solar - Stetson is trying to get a football team going. The fund raising is slow, alot of people aren't too happy with the new president ... she's the one that came in an said she wanted Stetson to have a football team
A lot of peeps there think she's out of her gord
They'll basically be playing in The Pioneer League FCS - non-scholly for football - if it happens
Posted by: Six | November 30, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Updated: November 30, 2010, 10:08 PM
Canes still interested in Jon Gruden
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5868662
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2010 at 10:37 PM
CSteeler - don't know about his background, obviously Long Island or Jersey, right?
Seems pretty polarizing, but he doesn't seem afraid to get after it.
I guess that's what drive ratings I suppose. Opinionated, to say the least. (I always thought Joe Rose lobbed too many softballs, and DBJ wasn't ever going to bite the hand that feeds him)
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:37 PM
http://hurricanesportsnation.com/john-gruden-details/ go to this site says it is done deal but i dont know never seen this page before
Posted by: wvcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:36 PM
TC you just authored a best seller!
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Montreal no to Jacory and yes to the second QB.
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Man I hope this is true. Would be an amazing hire
But I'll wait for more confirmation before getting too excited like on Sunday :)
Posted by: SuperCooper | November 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Katy Perry is smoking hot........
Posted by: raizecane | November 30, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Alph I listen to Sid and I even purchased his book. I texted him yesterday and told him he is a fukking pig! He opened his show with two songs mimicking Randy and bascially making his shots a personal attack. I told him he should be the last person gloating over someones misfortunes with his background.
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Do you think JH should transfer and that the new coach should recruit a 2nd QB in this class?
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Alph,
yea I hate the dude's voice but I get a kick out of how he goes off.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:32 PM
CGNC - Excellent! You can be my agent -
(Soup, not bad either - you can be the PR guy...)
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Meanwhile in an undisclosed location in Florida...
Jimbo Fischer scanned the blog at Canespace and muttered under his breath. Skip Holtz sat in a corner, his hands wrapped around his knees and rocking back and forth. "What have I done?", he whispered.
In the emergency command center a whos who of college football infamy was gathered. Terry Porter paced pensively, looking for a flag to throw. Jim Tressel was nervously pulling at his now frayed sweater. Les Miles kicked a chair over and pointed at Tressel, "This is all your fault!"
"Me? You were the one who laughed at the Canes during that fight in the tunnel," replied Tressell.
"But you're the one who has to face them again. Next year."
Tressel turned pale.
Urban Meyer paced and yelled, "There has to be something that we can do! Call ESPN and tell them that the SEC will double, no quadruple the offer. Make him commissioner for life!"
"It's too late..." came the gravely reply.
The coaches and Porter turned to see the shimmering figure of Bobby Bowden standing a few feet away.
"Bobby-wan...I mean Coach Bowden!," gasped Fischer.
"I feel a great disturbance in the college football landscape. Each and every one of you has contributed to the rise of our new enemy, Coach Gruden. He will destroy each and every one of your programs, dadgumit."
"What can we do?", cried Meyer.
"LOSE!", bellowed Bowden. His image began to shimmer and fade. "Love this hologram technology", he chuckled.
Posted by: TonyCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Alph, call it the Big Payback. We have some ass kicking to do!
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:30 PM
canesteeler,
Thanks,
I thought read the Hatters were gonna try an play football.
Maybe Larry calls Randy and makes him DC at El Paso then Larry gets fired and the fans scream for Randy and its Ground Hog Day.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Solar - do you listen to Sid's interviews on WQAM? This dude pulls no, and I mean no, punches.
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:29 PM
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Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:29 PM
"Miami Gets Lucky, Gets Chucky"
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Wouldn't that be the life. Need a catchy title for the best-seller.
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM
"All ABout The GrU"
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:28 PM
LONG day on the road. Left the 863 at 6 AM and then to the 352 for work and the new OcalaCane coffee shop GRAND Opening visit.
Got to Tally around 8PM, dinner, drinks andblog check.
New blog by midnight...
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Soup - Jimbo doesn't seem so imposing anymore.
I'm thinking of quitting my job, moving down to CG (Coral Gables, not Cane Girl) and writing an expose on Gruden't first year with the 'Canes, kinda like John Feinstein.
Wouldn't that be the life. Need a catchy title for the best-seller.
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Its just like what Storm did...even Miller could not do it. Storm takes the ball.. rite up the gut... faces the safety head on and sheds the guy like he is a zombie and is so quick there is no one to catch him... where has this guy been all yr long?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Maybe. We'll see if he's the guy, and then we'll see whether he's the right guy.
All I know is he is another guy, and we needed another guy.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM
If Kirby can seal this deal I think Kirby should be our Recruiting Coordinator lol
Posted by: DrewZ2 | November 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Nah we got Halle Berry for that job.
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 10:23 PM
CG: last time I was this fired up about the Canes was when we went into Blacksburg and pounded little Vick and Co.
I was jumping up out of my chair during that game - kids and wife were in bed, not happy with Dad's behavior.
Been too long. If Chucky, it'll be fun to watch how everything unfolds.
DZ28, nice analogy about Gruden and the sugar fix. You captured it perfectly
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:23 PM
If Kirby can seal this deal I think Kirby should be our Recruiting Coordinator lol
Posted by: DrewZ2 | November 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Soup you are in enemy territory - sleep with one eye open
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:18 PM
ALWAYS! I am deep in Tally territory just down the road less than 2 miles from FSU. So close I can smell it...
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 10:21 PM
sgorten Steve Gorten
I’m told the meeting between #UM AD Kirby Hocutt and Jon Gruden might be happening 2nite instead of tommorrow.
This guy has been great with the coverage of the rumors - LOL
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:20 PM
This time I think we are all happy for ourselves, the fans.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Maybe. We'll see if he's the guy, and then we'll see whether he's the right guy.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 30, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Ponce De Leon Middle School, nice big open area, right across from the University, and can be knocked down real easy.
Make it happen on this 15 acres of wasted space!
Posted by: Ungar | November 30, 2010 at 02:37 PM
Ungar, for some reason, I don't think Arne Duncan would approve of your prioritization of the U's football program over the educational needs of the younger generation! LOL
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Alph - that is funny.
Soup you are in enemy territory - sleep with one eye open
Posted by: CGNC | November 30, 2010 at 10:18 PM
We definitely are going to play fast... no more guys on an island..he aint gonna put up with it.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 30, 2010 at 10:18 PM
canesteeler
You are right.
What I'm am thinking right now is we were all happy for Randy to be chosen HC mostly for Randy not for ourselves.
This time I think we are all happy for ourselves, the fans.
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Miamicane: your Gruden links and Chucky avatar are good - bring a smile to my face.
Loved his 1:1s with the college QBs...can you imagine this guy interviewing you for a job? A little uncomfortable, no?
I'm ready to go down on a kick-off and drill someone, just at the thought of this nut-case leading us back to national prominence.
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Comingto you from the Florida State Capitol and the home of one of the ACC championship teams...FSU.
Posted by: SOUP | November 30, 2010 at 10:14 PM
If we do get Gruden too bad we only got like 15 ships to offer this year because I fully expect a sudden rise in recruting in the next few eeks. I also see some people switching to Miami form other schools. Mayb we can cut some dead weight and get some more ships. Thats what I would do and lord knows we got some dead weight on this squad.
Posted by: Soldo | November 30, 2010 at 10:13 PM
I dont think its a big physiological thing... RS is a kind of guy who focuses on detail and they tend to lose sight of the big picture.
He was a former player.. its hard to distinguish between playing through another player and just playing the best guy.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 30, 2010 at 10:12 PM
I don't care if Gruden lasts two years, a year, six months.
The intensity and emotion that he is going to re-instill (?) into this program is going to be off the charts.
How can I get access to their first practice?
Vault me Soup - don't care if we go 0-12, the ride is going to be a wild one!!
Posted by: AlpharettCane | November 30, 2010 at 10:12 PM
So fellas by the looks of i gruden will be the head coach......
Sooo will we finish with a top recruiting class or what i wouldnlike to wa your thoughts on that fellas....
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | November 30, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Solar I think in order for RS to be given another opportunity as a HC, his personality needs to change. The persona that has gotten him through a tough childhood does not play well in corporate america. Yes big time football is corporate america. The story goes that when RS was named coach of UM he did not call his son to give him the news. Something is wrong about that.
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM
It's Happening ... The ESPN bottomline is starting to mention Gruden...
Posted by: Hey Yo! | November 30, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Solar the answer is no.
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Detroit 187 is the best new show on TV.
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Did Stetson ever start their football program?
Posted by: solarcane | November 30, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Steve Gorten...WVUM_Sports I'm never high on a pro coach taking over a college team and vice versa. I think mullen's a better fit.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2010 at 10:01 PM