Game Day Blog: Let's Get Technical

As the Miami Hurricanes head into their next ACC contest against Georgia Tech in Atlanta UM the Hurricanes' season and head coach Randy Shannon's coaching career literally hangs in the balance.

 
And if you think for one minute that it doesn't then you should consider this: 

Technically Miami must beat Georgia Tech today and hope for a VT loss to North Carolina to set up a winner take all match between the Hurricanes and the Hokies next Saturday in Miami.

Miami took care of the Turtles last week and now must take the sting out of the Yellow Jackets to keep their ACC title hopes alive for the 2010 season.

 
Technically Randy Shannon will complete his fourth season as head coach at Miami on 11/27/10 against USF at Sun Life Stadium and has never even come close to winning an ACC Championship.

Georgia Tech under Paul Johnson has.

 
Shannon's overall record as of now is 27-20 and 14-16 in the ACC. 

Technically that is not good.  Technically that stinks for a school like Miami. 

Techincally that could get U fired even if you are graduating all of your players.

 
He has to win out this year or face serious consequences and watch as Georgia Tech's band (seen above outside of Raymond James Stadium) plays at the ACC title game while Miami sits at home.

Technically we think Coach Shannon can get the job done and that he will this Saturday.  He simply must.  He absolutely has to.

GO MIAMI, BEAT GEORGIA TECH!!!

Comments

[UMike]

1st?...Ready to tailgate...whos with me

[roachcane77]

Surprised to hear people still think Shannon's job is in the balance.

Not so fast my friend... Shalala LOVES RS and his graduation rates.

I think if we get a good start today we're home free... but a slow start for our Canes could mean a long day.

GO UNC! Beat VA Tech!

Go Canes Beat GA Tech!

[TJL]

I'm with Roach

[Old Skool]

Interesting thought Roach.
So based on a head to head comparison of graduation rates, we're undefeated this year probably have been for the past couple of years.

[roachcane77]

In Shalala's view... YES.

In MY view... no RING, no perfection...

But, as I've said before, I'm just an Alumnus and a fan... I'm not allowed to hire & fire...

I have a friend who's a Gator, (yeah, yeah... I know, I know), but, he makes a good point comparing RS to Ron Zook... a hard worker, decent recruiter, won "just enough" games to get your hopes up, but never came through with the consistent big wins.

Lucky for my friend, THEY don't care as much about quality students and graduation rates in Gainesville. (Zook was given his walking papers.)

Let's Go Canes! Wreck the Wreck!

[roachcane77]

But, having said all that, it's nice to NOT have the National Press calling for the end to our football program anymore... or to see U arrest reports on the ESPN bottom line crawl.

[Hurri']

So let me get this straight........

We win today, and VT loses, and we beat VT next week, regardless of what happens between us & USF, and VT & UVA.......we still go to the ACCCG?

Wouldn't we still have to beat USF, assuming VT beats UVA?
At best we'd (us and Tech) both be 9-3 with two conf losses. We can't go at 8-4, with Tech sitting at 9-3, despite us owning the head to head, can we?

[Hurri']

So let me get this straight........

We win today, and VT loses, and we beat VT next week, regardless of what happens between us & USF, and VT & UVA.......we still go to the ACCCG?

Wouldn't we still have to beat USF, assuming VT beats UVA?
At best we'd (us and Tech) both be 9-3 with two conf losses. We can't go at 8-4, with Tech sitting at 9-3, despite us owning the head to head, can we?

[solarcane]

hurri,

Out of conference wins and losses wouldn't come into the formula.

We have to beat GT, VT
VT has to lose twice in conference, once to us.

[MaryLouAlumni]

We may have the greatest graduation rate with demanding point averages, and we will be known as just a higher education school with high grad rates. One of so many. But not every school can kick butt like we used to and are trying to bring it back, but Shalala is going to put a wrench in it again. We will not get the guys because they can't get high grades,etc.Let the rest of the school graduate with good grades, but I want an exceptional school with the best football team. That is slowly slipping away and it's sad. Pretty soon we will not have any of the top picks in the country. And most of us will be ticked to no end.

[HersheyCane]

That's right Solar. You got the recipe....now let's go out and cook it up baby!!!!

C A N E S

C A N E S

[solarcane]

Hi Hershey
We were over in Elijay getting apples a couple weeks ago at BJ Reese and Hillcreast. I thought about how much fun we had at the game with you guys.

GO CANES!

[86Cane]

Wake Forest lost to Stetson? Is the apocalypse upon us?

Posted by: Six | November 12, 2010 at 11:55 PM

One word: YES

[86Cane]

BTW...speaking of the end of times, U can forget about 2012, we are good until 2060.

At least that is what Sir Isaac Newton said.

[canechic]

Mary Lou you know I love you but just because you have a * by your name does not mean you are great.(Boise St, Oregon, TCU) Football today is a different world and Shalala is not in control of NCAA rules. Some schools like LSU,WVU(check out Noel Devine's grades and scores very sad, they were on the JR High level) FSU, can get away with some of these poor grade school issue and believe me when I tell compared to the student body requirements the football players have it way easy and I could bring a few students on here who would attest to that. Not sure if you recall what happened at FSU but this is a great eye opening read for you:

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/seminoles/espn-report-says-fsu-ignored-academic-problems-to-118943.html

The 2001 team was full of academic overachievers and they sure as hell were ballers.

By the way what ever happened to Pat Devlin?

[HersheyCane]

Hi Hershey
We were over in Elijay getting apples a couple weeks ago at BJ Reese and Hillcreast. I thought about how much fun we had at the game with you guys.

GO CANES!

Posted by: solarcane | November 13, 2010 at 09:10 AM

___________________________________________

Solar,
We had a blast with you guys and now that I'm making some "real" money, I just dont have the down time like a did before. I read a lot but not too much posting. I'm sure I will be back this winter when things calm down a little! Great to talk to you! Go CANES!!

C A N E S

[canechic]

And by the way not too many on the football team are majoring in Organic Chem or Molecular Biology.....you will see the old "liberal arts" by their names, wink, wink.

[86Cane]

We had a blast with you guys and now that I'm making some "real" money, I just dont have the down time like a did before.

Posted by: HersheyCane | November 13, 2010 at 09:26 AM

The feeling is mutual. The Clemson game was awesome, both before, during and after the game.

Tell Mrs. Andretti we both say "hi".

[pb]

We are going to win this one going away.

Go Canes!!!

[BEERicane]

I'm heading down to Islamorada tomorrow with the fiance to meet with the caterers. I was hoping to get a recommendation from some of you as to what places to check out/eat at while down there. I am more familiar with the lower keys as opposed to the upper and mid keys. Thanks.

[mi@mic@ne]

Posted by: 86Cane | November 13, 2010 at 09:16 AM

Dont mess wit my boy Newton now... he suffered from Manic depression...

U can forget about 2012, we are good until 2060. Thats what she said wit a little help from Viagra ... hehe

go C A N E S... D backs need to get to the ball ... come up and hit somebody... O will be good to go.

[BEERicane]

pb,

I agree. GT is not very good at all. Especially with a nub at QB in an offense that relies on such precise timing and execution. They should have no chance. I was not impressed with either GT or VT after watching that match-up. I thought for sure we would be controlling our own again until I saw Nesbitt's arm snap and along with it the hopes of an ACCCG for the canes. I just don't think UNC has enough to win. As canesteeler says, I hope to eat crow on that one. We shall see.

Oh, btw, going to the Roger Waters concert tonight. Going to be sweet.

[SlingBlade]

I'm heading down to Islamorada tomorrow with the fiance to meet with the caterers. I was hoping to get a recommendation from some of you as to what places to check out/eat at while down there. I am more familiar with the lower keys as opposed to the upper and mid keys. Thanks.

Posted by: BEERicane | November 13, 2010 at 09:34 AM

if you see Mike Leach while youre down there, BRING HIM BACK WITH YOU.....

[solarcane]

Is Stanford as hard to get into as Miami, I don't know, I'm just asking.

Stanford hase to recruit against as good competition as we do, USC, UCLA, Cal.

I think we can be a fine academic school and a football power too.
We just haven't got the guy that gets the most from his players regardless of their talent level.

[solarcane]

hase???? has

[canechic]

This is for the student body and take notice they look at every application and also remember if you are the son or daughter of an alumnus you can gain entrance as long as your grades are decent. Now if that alumnus is a huge booster_________, you can fill in the blank.

The University of Miami uses a holistic admission process in which all parts of a student's application are considered. Every application receives a full and comprehensive evaluation. We base our admission decision on the student's academic strength and how competitive that student is in the applicant pool.

There is no minimum GPA or test score requirement for admission. The Admission Committee does not recalculate high school GPAs. We use the GPA (weighted and/or unweighted) provided by your high school. Although not a requirement, a competitive freshman student for admission has a strong A-/B+ average, around a 1320 SAT and/or around a 30 ACT test score, and ranks in the top 10% of their graduating class.

Keep in mind that a student who meets all of these criteria is not guaranteed admission; however, the closer a student is to this profile, the more competitive that student is for admission.

[canechic]

Now the NCAA requirements are:

NCAA Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements

The following academic eligibility requirements are posted by the NCAA at www.ncaastudent.org.

k_bish_rcIf you enroll in a Division I college on or after August 1, 2008, and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must:

* Graduate from high school;
* Complete these 16 core courses:
o 4 years of English
o 3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)
o 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school)
o 1 extra year of English, math or natural or physical science
o 2 years of social science
o 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy);
* Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses; and
* Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your corecourse grade-point average and test score sliding scale on page 9 (for example, a 2.400 core-course grade-point average needs an 860 SAT).

[solarcane]

Hi pb, Tell me if you have been here before

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nt5_mnyB1s

[BEERicane]

Stanford is much harder to get into. Also Cal is extremely difficult to get into (more so than UM). USC is on par with UM, but their academic standards are not even close to being applied to the athletics there. UCLA is much more difficult to get into than FSU.

The thing about Stanford is, you are taking a small sample size of football success. They were irrelevant forever until these past 2 seasons. Let's see if they can keep it going.

[86Cane]

I'm heading down to Islamorada tomorrow with the fiance to meet with the caterers. I was hoping to get a recommendation from some of you as to what places to check out/eat at while down there.

Posted by: BEERicane | November 13, 2010 at 09:34 AM

In Islamorada I highly recommend:

Lor-e-Lei (bayside MM 82): Great seafood, live music and awesome sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico. Calm, peaceful and relaxing. Where the locals go.

http://www.loreleifloridakeys.com/

Islamorada Fish Company (MM 81 bayside): see above and add in Bass Pro Shops/World Wide Sportsman store on site. Great site with mutiple bars, shopping and people. Where the tourists go.

http://www.islamoradafishco.com/

Morada Bay (MM 81.5 bayside) see above and right next door (U can walk over) to IFC. Great seafood, live music abnd sunsets. Nice for lunch too. They have a monthly Full Moon Party that all of the locals go to and should not be missed if U can time it right.

http://www.moradabay-restaurant.com/index.php?id=27

[emorycane]

Now the NCAA requirements are:

NCAA Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements

The following academic eligibility requirements are posted by the NCAA at www.ncaastudent.org.

k_bish_rcIf you enroll in a Division I college on or after August 1, 2008, and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must:

* Graduate from high school;
* Complete these 16 core courses:
o 4 years of English
o 3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)
o 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school)
o 1 extra year of English, math or natural or physical science
o 2 years of social science
o 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy);
* Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses; and
* Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your corecourse grade-point average and test score sliding scale on page 9 (for example, a 2.400 core-course grade-point average needs an 860 SAT).

Posted by: canechic | November 13, 2010 at 09:47 AM

I wish it was that easy to get into Law School

[Hurri']

Thanks Solar.

Makes it all the easier.

[canechic]

I know emory, that is what I am trying to say these requirements are NOTHING!!!!!

[86Cane]

Check this out, full moon party at morada Bay:

http://www.moradabay-restaurant.com/index.php?id=79

The following dates:

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Friday, January 21,2011

Friday, Feburary 18, 2011

Saturday, March 19, 2011

[86Cane]

Of course if U wanna cool place to just hang out and drink U could go here:

http://www.theocean-view.com/

The Oceanview Inn & Sports Pub in Islamorada, Florida is truly one of the great "Key-Z" destinations in the fabulous Florida Keys.

In 1996 former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Gary Dunn, and former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro Dennis Harrah purchased the Oceanview Inn. The two friends immediately started a complete renovation project with the goal of making the Inn an affordable, tourist-friendly location, while preserving its history and local charm.

Gary Dunn was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1976 following a stellar career at the University of Miami. Gary was a mainstay on the vaunted Steelers' defense for 12 seasons, serving as team captain four years. The two-time Super Bowl champion is ranked ninth in the Steelers' all-time sacks list, having taken-down such legendary Hall of Fame quarterbacks as Joe Namath, Bob Griese and Jim Kelly.

Today, Gary and his wife Caron live the Keys lifestyle with their two children and enjoy entertaining and hosting both friends and guests at their Oceanview Inn & Pub!

[solarcane]

Beeri
Right about their recent success, having the right coach is a big part of it, true?
I think Harbaugh is doing a wonderful job.

[86Cane]

Looking for a clean, reasonable place to stay that isn't too fancy but is located in a great spot? Look here:

http://www.theocean-view.com/rooms.html

[86Cane]

Another great spot to eat in Islamorada but not on the water like the others I mentioned:

http://www.greenturtlekeys.com/

Dinner Menu (note the "Turtle Soup"):

http://www.greenturtlekeys.com/menus/dinner.html

[canechic]

Here are the requirements for student athletes at the U:

http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/compliance/mifl-sporting-ethical-conduct-sacode.html

[86Cane]

We are going to win this one going away.

Go Canes!!!

Posted by: pb | November 13, 2010 at 09:33 AM

U have been VAULTED!

[solarcane]

Beeri

Miami's all time winning percentage is .638
Stanford is .589

We were only relevant for 19 years in the world of college football.
We did all our NC winning in a very brief segment of football history.

There seems to be a notion that Miami was a big time football program for a lot of years which isn't really true.

A program like Alabama that has 13 National Championships from 1925 up to 2009, now that is being a relevant program.

[86Cane]

AND IN KEY LARGO, IF U MUST:

http://www.jjsbigchill.com/

[canechic]

Solar that is correct and Miami was founded in 1925 as a very small school. Some of these other school's history goes back to the 1880's....stanford 1891, duke 1838, VA 1819, Wake forest 1834, UNC 1789

[86Cane]

Solar...now U are REALLY reaching!

To compare Stanford to Miami in the modern football era (1970 to current) is simply ridiculous.

Nobody here has ever or will ever talk about college football in 1957, 1925 or 1896.

In the 20 year period from (1983-2003) Miami was one of the top 3 winningest or "BIGGEST" football programs in the Country.

Stanford is NOT.

[86Cane]

Two decades > Two years

[orange 'n green in the vein]

The D will have to drag this team to contention for the division title. It could be worse though, we could be about to lose to the South Carolina coached by Dennis Erickson to lose the division title today at home like a certain overpaid douche is about to tonight.

[86Cane]

Where to watch UM-GT on TV:

http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110910aab.html

[86Cane]

UM-GT LIVE Internet stream:

http://www.raycomsports.com/index2.html

[BEERicane]

Thanks a ton Soup! Those places look awesome.

We are having a week long party up to the wedding and need this kind of info to help with entertaining the guests. I wanna hit up a full moon party!

[86Cane]

Direct link to LIVE Internet stream at noon:

http://www.theacc.com/live/