Storm Johnson is no longer a Miami Hurricane. Ho-hum, what a shocker.
For some fans, and for a few weeks now, it seemed as though it was only a matter of time.
Johnson, who undeniably had a lot of talent, apparently also had a questionable attitude and a less than desirable work ethic as he found himself mired deep in the UM backfield depth chart.
The fact of the matter is that he was not going to play much this year behind starter Lamar "Heisman Trophy" Miller or Mike "Smiley" James, who by many accounts, may be the most complete back currently on the Miami roster.
Not only that but he knew that the uber-talented incoming freshman Kevin Grooms may threaten to take his place this year. And then he would have to deal with the speedy and elsuive Duke Johnson the year after that.
In a statement released today from UM, head coach Al Golden said:
“As of this afternoon, Westleigh Storm Johnson is no longer a part of the University of Miami Football program. When these situations arise, we always assist the student-athlete and his family in the transfer process. We wish Storm success in all future endeavors.”
Thank you for your time Mr. Johnson, may you find greener pastures elsewhere.
1st??!!
Posted by: Brownsub | May 18, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Wish Storm well where ever he goes. Canes will be fine at RB.
Posted by: novaCANEPHINatic | May 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM
This smacks me of the Administration with its quadrillion version of the capture raid.
"...Everyone one else is safe, on board, and rode out with the storm, including West Lee"
oops, new presser
"The ship is back, on deck, we've debriefed everyone, getting the full details, we want to announce that Storm did not use Mary Jane to shield him.
But too much rotation with the running of those on deck got him, so West Le did not make it with the Storm, & got burried at sea."
Posted by: Scribe747SP | May 18, 2011 at 12:33 AM
well now Miami just has a 1,2 punch with MillerTime and Smiley James....best of luck to you Storm
Posted by: Zaro | May 18, 2011 at 12:51 AM
86 - the few times I talked to him, he was nice "yes sir, no sir" type .. so ya, I liked the kid from the encounters I had with him
Hard to really say much about only liking him for his talent, even though we knew he had some, including that run during the USF game, what else did we really see of him
Posted by: Six | May 18, 2011 at 01:17 AM
pretty devastating if you ask me...but you didn't, so carry on.
Posted by: muschump | May 18, 2011 at 02:20 AM
personally, I always felt that given a big hole Miller and James can make big plays. But Storm is the best against a tough defense where he has to make something out of nothing.
Storm could be an All-American with the worst O-Line in the SEC. We should try to get him back.
Posted by: muschump | May 18, 2011 at 02:33 AM
Storm WASN'T scared to compete with Lamar Miller.
Storm WASN'T scared to compete with Mike James.
Storm WASN'T scared to compete with people who aren't even on campus yet.
At the end of the day, Storm was scared to compete with...Storm.
The REAL competition begins with YOURSELF...
Posted by: CaneRock | May 18, 2011 at 03:49 AM
pretty devastating if you ask me...but you didn't, so carry on.
Posted by: cheap nhl jerseys | May 18, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Happy to see Storm finally make a decision, and best of luck to him. I saw him in the spring and always felt he was not in the same class as #6 Miller and #5 James. They are two potential NFL RBs, and it takes more than just raw talent to get playing time at UM.
As a matter of fact, I even liked #19 Hall better this spring in some respects, in that #19 followed his blocks, executed plays correctly and had a good, team attitude.
Posted by: WindyCane1 | May 18, 2011 at 05:59 AM
Just cleaning out the troublemakers! At the end of the day football is a team game......Miami is full of kids who are not team players, lots of crying, whining babies who think they are entitled to start and too good to
work hard. Teams who win championship play like a team. This will be a long season.
Posted by: Canechic | May 18, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Be real glad Storm didn't commit to GT the first time around when he had the chance.
" and it takes more than just raw talent to get playing time at UM."
Devin Hester
Santana Moss
Rohan Marley
Posted by: solarcane | May 18, 2011 at 08:37 AM
You can never have enough RB's in your backfield and I for one am sorry to see him go. With that being said, I wish him the best of luck.
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Sorry to hear Storm is leaving, but if that's what is best for him and UM, good for both of them.
Hope he has a great career somewhere and works out whatever it is he needs to work out, apparently within himself.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Solid Read: FloridaToday.com on the Miami Hurricanes, Al Golden and how a Top 10 Canes team helps college football - http://ow.ly/4XiT2
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 09:43 AM
WQAM's John Linder's opinion on why Storm leaving hurts:
http://canes.wqam.com/blog.php?id=20&post=389
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 09:52 AM
The coveted "#1" jersey is now available. Who will get it?
Posted by: CaneSniper | May 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Well I was whining about LB's yesterday and we got a verbal from Ralph Kirby today & now we lose depth at Rb with Storm. Maybe he was one of the malcontents that Ryan was talking about after Shannon was let go. I hope Seantrell isn't next to bolt. It will obviously take a while for Golden to get everyone on board or until he gets his type of players that want to play every down of every game.
Posted by: Herbieibis | May 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I hope Seantrell isn't next to bolt.
Posted by: Herbieibis | May 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM
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Agreed. Now that Storm is gone, it makes me wonder if the rumors are/were true about Seantrell.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Why Watch List LB Raphael Kirby is a big get for Miami - ESPN http://es.pn/iMyZA9
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM
One site's projections for '11 baseball regional match ups - http://fb.me/BggNIqyL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Ohio ......are you back up and running on the PS3??
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
U know the thing with Stormy transfering and what not, well, it's bloody mUch ado about nothing, Eh.
Your Canes will be just fine without Johnson on the team roster.
In other words, I ain't " sweating the departure " of Stormy. Whereas their are more than few Miami barbarians all heartbroken and what not over Johnson's exit out the Hecht Center doors. Get outta' here.
Posted by: macjones | May 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Ohio ......are you back up and running on the PS3??
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
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U know, I haven't been on there once since I heard it came back up. Got tons to do this week, as we've got the baby shower this weekend, and my dad and I are getting her room painted and set up for everything we'll get Sunday.
May not be on till next week sometime. I'll look for ya as soon as I'm on tho!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM
No worries.....you have your priorities in order. And congrats on the baby (girl right?). I have 2 myself and all I can say is......GODD LUCK......LOL
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Great point CR...Storm has to learn to deal with himslef first. Hope all goes well for him.
Solar....Rohan. Now there is a player who worked for and earned a spot. What a guy!!! My favorite of all time. What a monster hitter who knows no fear.
I am not upset about Forcier...not a bad QB...but maybe another one of those prima donnas. Dont think it will kill us by any means.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM
UM announces addition of DT Corey King http://bit.ly/kerZkK
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM
No worries.....you have your priorities in order. And congrats on the baby (girl right?). I have 2 myself and all I can say is......GODD LUCK......LOL
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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Yep, baby girl. UM class of 2033! Lol
Haha, thanks! I'm sure I'll need it!
She's gonna be about 1 month old when she get's to witness our Canes beating OSU!! LOL, yes she'll be watching it with me in the Cave!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Ohio - I plan on being at that game. Anybody have a clue when single seat tickets go on sale???
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 01:30 PM
Via Papa Cane's twitter - We are looking for knowledgeable folks that are interested in providing post-game analyses during the season on our Tumblr feed. If you are interested in becoming part of the team and providing post-game analysis, please contact SaveUMFootball@gmail.com
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Ohio - I plan on being at that game. Anybody have a clue when single seat tickets go on sale???
Posted by: raizecane | May 18, 2011 at 01:30 PM
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My fiance and I planned on it too... We were gonna come down on Thurs and stay the weekend and go to the game. Now that we'll have a 1-month-old, it's not gonna be possible.
I'll be watching and screaming from my couch lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Can never have enough depth at running back, it's whether the kids have the patience to wait it out or not for their turn to step up
It wasn't long ago that the Canes were hurting at RB due to injury or depth problems
Posted by: Six | May 18, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Allen Hurns is now wearing jersey #1 on the #Miami football roster: http://is.gd/86LsgJ
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Lmao @ this Q&A session with Floriduh's Ja'Juan Story...
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Ja-8217-Juan-Story-tells-Florida-fans-more-than;_ylt=Asq.v.QU68zFONJVrTSGUpUcvrYF?urn=ncaaf-wp1667
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Losing Forcier wasn't a big deal. He was just a space fill for Depth purposes. He wasn't what we needed, anyway. Please, no more spread option/shot-gun guys. We are a pro-style team, Period!
Posted by: Herbieibis | May 18, 2011 at 02:15 PM
CLosing arguments held in Jon Beason civil suit here in Charlotte
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/27939777/detail.html
Posted by: CGNC | May 18, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Tim Reynolds - Miami women's hoops going to play in a tournament -- in Anchorage -- next year. It's only a 5,065-mile drive if anyone fears flying.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 03:44 PM
When I look at what Mike James was/and is going through, I say TO HELL with a Storm Johnson. The kid is less than a year removed from the death of His mother, and and He ain't cryin' about playing behind Lamar Miller. Clearly SJ lacks perspective, I hope He gets His head and tear ducts fixed, ole' whiny assed baby...
Posted by: CaneRock | May 18, 2011 at 03:54 PM
NUEVO MANUEL! Corey King is officially a member of the 2011 signing class:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2011/05/um-announces-addition-of-dt-corey-king-.html
Posted by: CaneRock | May 18, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Howard Schnellendollar: http://t.co/2TtkkOO
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Caneswatch - Al Golden on Storm Johnson transferring: "It was best for Storm to move on." Read between the lines as you wish.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 04:47 PM
So basically Johnson owes his old coach a big thank you for burning his red-shirt on a handful of carries and returns last year to save it for a transfer to another school, which is I remember correctly was the source of the transfer rumors to begin with, not getting enough game service. Funny how that works out for all involved.
For some reason he reminded me of James Jackson during his brief time I got to watch him play, never overtly impressed by him but he looks like he can be efficient to good at all phases of the position and eventually put up career numbers that rank right up there with the best to play at the school when it's all done.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | May 18, 2011 at 04:53 PM
^^ Same guy - Golden to wait and see if CBs Clements, Chambers "have a chance to be a starter on defense" before considering moving them back to offense.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 04:55 PM
New Offer: Miami has offered 4-Star OT Ronnie Stanley, 6'7'' and 285 lbs. He is very close with incoming Cane Jalen Grimble. UM is Top 3.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Ronnie Stanley's Highlights - He is an absolute beast on the football field; pancake after pancake: http://bit.ly/kUZ6UL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Ronnie Stanley Cane?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4P8OXGffCY
Posted by: solarcane | May 18, 2011 at 04:59 PM
ohio yea I was looking at his hilites a while ago when somoeone said he likes the Canes
Las Vegas high school football might not be south florida football though
Posted by: solarcane | May 18, 2011 at 05:03 PM
Losing Forcier wasn't a big deal. He was just a space fill for Depth purposes. He wasn't what we needed, anyway. Please, no more spread option/shot-gun guys. We are a pro-style team, Period!
Posted by: Herbieibis | May 18, 2011 at 02:15 PM
VOILA!
Posted by: macjones de Albuquerque | May 18, 2011 at 05:27 PM
ohio yea I was looking at his hilites a while ago when somoeone said he likes the Canes
Las Vegas high school football might not be south florida football though
Posted by: solarcane | May 18, 2011 at 05:03 PM
Well, that NoCali H.S. Kenny matriculated at wasn't exactly SoFla balling either.
Then, there was that San Diego area prep football which Kellen, Jr. competed against, also.
Sometimes those " outsiders " can play a little football vis-a-vis SoFla, Eh. Even a far away outsider from Canada.
Yeah, yeah the Cane mob bloody shouts those were once in a Green and Orange moon happenings.
Posted by: macjones de Albuquerque | May 18, 2011 at 05:34 PM
New Offer: Miami has offered 4-Star OT Ronnie Stanley, 6'7'' and 285 lbs. He is very close with incoming Cane Jalen Grimble. UM is Top 3.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 18, 2011 at 04:57 PM
S-O-U-R-C-E-S loyal Miami fan.
Because after a brief cyberspace tour, I see that the Hurricanes are playing " catch-up " in the recruitment of Sin City offensive lineman.
Matter of fact, that Herbie CornSUXker Go BIGot REDneck program has a stronger chance to ink Stanley. Get outta' here.
And no, I'm not questioning your integrity, because yoU' ve been a most reliable Cane blogger.
Posted by: macjones de Albuquerque | May 18, 2011 at 05:46 PM