If you are traveling to sunny South Florida for a University of Miami football game this year then we highly recommend that you stay at the designated Canespace hotel for these events: The Hampton Inn - Plantation.
This award-winning, luxury hotel is situated in an ideal location just West of University Drive and just a few blocks north of I-595. The Hampton Inn is located near numerous restaurants and several sports bars, is in walking distance to the Broward Mall and only 20 minutes from Sun Life Stadium.
Hurricane fans from near and far literally take over the hotel lobby and patio before and after UM home games. There are always opportunities for car pooling to the game, purchasing tickets and snatching up one of the prized Canespace T-shirts.
Canespace usually throws a "Party On The Patio" after every home game with free food, beverages and prizes for UM trivia contests. With a lush, tropical setting and a large pool and jacuzzi, the Hampton Inn patio is THE place to celebrate each Hurricane victory in 2011!
The special Canespace Rate is $89 and includes a FULL hot breakfast.
For reservations please contact the hotel front desk or speak to:
Susan Stern, Director of Sales, Hampton Inn - Plantation: 954-382-4500
Or reserve your room on line with Canespace Corporate Code 0002702804 at:
www.ftlauderdaleplantation.hamptoninn.com
We look forward to meeting U at the Hampton Inn - Plantation this season.
GO CANES!
Golden - "Thomas Finnie works harder than anybody"
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Elliot, here's another cool tour that we occasionally do with the kids from our biology classes. Checkout their website...
It's about 20-25 mins North of Ft. Myers. (East of I-75 at Exit 164.)
http://www.babcockwilderness.com/eco.htm
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM
The U with the most NFL players represented in the top 100
The University of Miami has 10 players ranked in NFL Network's top 100 player rankings. That's more than any other program.
Omar Kelly
GO CANES!
Top 1-30 (My guess)
**Ray Lewis?
**Ed Reed?
**Andre Johnson?
NFL Rank Fan Rank Name Position Team
**31 23 Wayne, Reggie WR Colts
**NFL Rank Rank Name Position Team Watch
32 60 Hester, Devin WR Bears
**NFL Rank Rank Name Position Team Watch
35 65 Wilfork, Vince DT Patriots
**NFL Rank Rank Name Position Team Watch
37 70 Vilma, Jonathan LB Saints
**NFL Rank Rank Name Position Team Watch
68 - Rolle, Antrel S Giants
**NFL Rank Rank Name Position Team Watch
94 51 Gore, Frank RB 49ers
**NFL Rank Rank Name Position Team Watch
95 - Beason, Jon LB Panthers
Posted by: WindyCane-Forcast1 | June 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Jim Kelly's star QB nephew picks Clemson: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-clemson-kelly
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Thanks for the links guys I am staying on Ft. Myers beach so I will be sure to check out a couple of these places.
Posted by: elliott | June 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM
RB Duke Johnson with LB Keith Brown:
http://lockerz.com/s/111844237
Does he look 5'9"?
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
In a word... No. (maybe he's standing in a hole.)
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 18, 2011 at 12:56 PM
That's ok, Walter Peyton & Barry Sanders did ok & both were under 5'9".
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM
That's ok, Walter Peyton & Barry Sanders did ok & both were under 5'9".
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Not that he's in that league, but Warrick Dunn did pretty well as a small guy, too.
Posted by: dj moonbat | June 18, 2011 at 01:16 PM
That's ok, Walter Peyton & Barry Sanders did ok & both were under 5'9".
Posted by: roachcane77 | June 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Oh he's WAY better than those guys, I'm jus sayin he's short that's all. ;-)
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Fort Meade High School LB Jamie Willis emerged with Linebacker MVP honors from this past weekend's Al Golden Summer Camp.
"It was way more than what I expected because all the other camps weren't nearly as intense as that (he's attended three other camps)," Willis said. "It was real hot and I did what I had to do. I had to prove myself. It was an audition for me to play for the Miami Hurricanes."
He says that "They didn't say anything about getting an offer yet. I hope I get one, though."
While at the UM camp he worked closely with coach Micheal Barrow.
"He was telling me he liked the way I explode to the ball, my aggression, speed, that I just have to work on my flexibility with my hips, that because I'm a tall guy I need to stay low. He said he thinks I'm a great athlete. He said he'll come see me play my last year in high school."
So far Willis lists offers from FAU, FIU, Purdue, Indiana, Tennessee State, Western Kentucky and Ball State.
He says he has no frontrunners.
"Not really - the one showing the most interest in me right now is FIU," he said.
And if Miami offers?
"They'd be my No. 1 choice," Willis said. "I'm a Miami fan. I'd probably commit pretty quick."
Last season he played only half the season due to a shoulder injury and had 14 sacks.
He says some schools are recruiting him as a defensive end and running back as well, but UM is recruiting him as an outside linebacker.
Jamie Willis vitals: 6-2/195/4.50
Posted by: Big Daddy Cane | June 18, 2011 at 01:52 PM
OGV - if Jacory isn't putting heat on the ball by his Junior year, he's not putting any heat on the ball at all - maybe 2 to 3 mph more this year?
It's all about torque - arm speed, your core, your legs and how you unleash it from your legs up through your core .. too many times we've seen Jacory as well throw off his back foot, instead of driving off of it
Long toss is your best friend - along with some serious ab/oblique work and leg work
I bet Jacory could put on 20 lbs and still not throw that much harder
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Wurd on da skreet is that...OchoCinco is straight business when he is working with younger players. He is teaching them how to use their size, quickness, hands and how to find holes in zones. Also how to use a jab step to get off the line of scrimmage.
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 01:53 PM
"Fort Meade High School LB Jamie Willis emerged with Linebacker MVP honors from this past weekend's Al Golden Summer Camp."
That's a Polk County boy right there. I'll go watch him this year in a big game and let U know what I think.
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 01:57 PM
About the Casey Anthony trial ...
normally we have a 5pm-6:30pm news, since this trial started, we have an hour long show at 4pm that does a recap of what has happened so far that day in the trial and we do live look ins to the trial
You want to talk about an hour of your life, 5 days a week, that you wish you could get back?
So, we go from 4pm-6:30pm straight b/c of that crap
The only interesting part of that trial at all is watching video from early in the morning out side of that court house at the people trampling each other to try and get one of the 50 spots to sit in and watch it from the court room
It's hilarious
Every day so far there have been people throwing fists b/c others are trying to cut in line .. one day there was some huge lady, she must've weighed at least 2 Fiddity to 300 lbs., and she got knocked over while trying to run to the court room ...... she was just sitting there in the middle of the walkway, crying, while others ran past her
That's the only exciting part of this debacle every day
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2011 at 01:58 PM
About the Casey Anthony trial ...
normally we have a 5pm-6:30pm news, since this trial started, we have an hour long show at 4pm that does a recap of what has happened so far that day in the trial and we do live look ins to the trial
You want to talk about an hour of your life, 5 days a week, that you wish you could get back?
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2011 at 01:58 PM
A while back, the William Kennedy Smith rape trial was on ALL DAY. I didn't have cable, but I was able to sit there and watch this trial. It was so weird. I think it was the practice run for OJ's trial a few years later.
This Anthony trial also appears to be heavily overexposed.
Posted by: dj moonbat | June 18, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Looks like OchoCinco has found his calling during the off season cuz it definitely isn't bull riding.
Posted by: Old Skool | June 18, 2011 at 03:16 PM
That's a Polk County boy right there. I'll go watch him this year in a big game and let U know what I think.
Posted by: SOUP
We need all hands on deck this year.
Posted by: Big Daddy Cane | June 18, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Six, you're proving my point, he was pushing the ball because he didn't have the size to go with the 6'4" frame to drive it through his base and core due to lack of the extra muscle mass from his base to his shoulders.
Look, I came into UM at 6'6" and change and during my senior year in high school was playing basketball at a trim 169 pounds. My freshman fifteen in college jacked me up to a whopping 185 most if not all of it muscle. In high school, an 18 foot three pointer was just a little too far for me, but once I put on the extra mass, I could drain it consistently from that range mostly because of the triceps and shoulder muscle changes I was able to accomplish allowed me to get the ball off with a little more zip and definitely a higher arc to my shot. Now I didn't start to really approach and surpass 200 lbs until I was a college senior but then again, I wasn't assigned a college sport strength program either, this was what I could do with my spare time when I felt like it. Once I did hit that magic two bills mark the half-court, overhand throw at the rim that was always an iffy to lost cause before because I was overthrowing to compensate for the lack of upper body strength became about a 25% proposition that I could always get to the rim by driving the ball and just had to properly aim and put the right backspin on to have a shot at sinking.
The point is, it took my body type three years to get my metabolism to slow down enough to add the muscle weight I needed to have the confidence in my arm's strength to throw the ball hard enough to have success with the half court trick shot without overthrowing it to the point of it not going where I wanted it.
Now you extrapolate that to the QB's situation, he's going to finally have increased strength in his upper body to not feel like he has to overcompensate anymore on the deep throws, he'll have better, not dramatically better, but increased enough, speed to his delivery to make those deep throws improved so he won't be overthrowing anymore, he'll be driving the ball out of his hands down the field and really, that's all he needs to improve in his throws, that and the outs which again, the small gains in throw speed will help with as well. If he can add those physical delivery improvements into his absorbing of Dorsey's study ethic of the opposition, he can flip the switch and go from disappointing to a complete quarterback.
Just for the record I'll tell you, nobody ever accused Ken Dorsey of being deadly serious either, but you did describe him every week as prepared with video study to the fullest extent he could be for what the defense might throw at him. Plus you always mentioned the great talent at the skill positions around him and that awesome offensive line that AK had ready to tear somebody's head off before ragging on his arm.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | June 18, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Vandy just spanked a 2 out 2- run HR in top of 6th on UNC. Vandy leads 5-3
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 04:15 PM
UNC has left 12 base runners stranded. Sound like anyone U know? Lol
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
University of Miami All-American Ti’erra Brown has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Outdoor Track Performer of the Year, as announced today by Commissioner John Swofford.
Brown is the second Hurricane to earn the prestigious honor, joining former teammate Kristy Whyte, who earned the honor in 2008.
“This is a great honor for Ti’erra,” said Director of Track and Field Amy Deem. “The ACC has many tremendous athletes, and for her to receive this award says a lot about her performance this outdoor season.”
The senior from Hampton, Va., recently earned All-America honors in both the 100 and 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA National Championships, winning the national title in the 400-meter hurdles in 55.642 seconds. With the win, she became the sixth woman in Miami program history to win an NCAA outdoor national title.
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Canes have a new signee: Wilfredo Gonzalez.
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 04:47 PM
OGV - what I'm saying is, if Jacory is going to throw it harder and further, he needs to work on his legs and core and the torque it takes to go from his legs thru his core to the arm speed
In basketball, isn't it just as important to have the legs to shoot as well as the triceps?
Look at someone like Randy Johnson, skinny as a rail, tall and lanky, but that torque he produced from his base up thru his core and the snap of his arm = a fastball that was beyond scary
If Jacory hasn't been able to put more velocity on the ball by his Junior year in college, it's not going to make that much difference in his Senior year in college, even if he puts on the weight that every has said he's gained
He'd be well served to go out and long toss as much as possible
I've mentioned this kid before many times - Chase Litton, 6'4 to 6'5ish Soph in High School here at Wharton High who is a QB ... I saw him last year as a Frosh and just this past week at the USF 7-on-7 .. he has put more zip on the ball in a short time span already and his mechanics look a little different. You could tell he was driving the ball off his back foot
Jacory doesn't do that and Jacory has more body mass than Chase does .... but I bet Chase has has a better arm, and he's only a Soph in High School - in fact, seeing Jacory last year from the Canes sidelines, I know that Chase has a better arm
I've seen guys that look like linebackers or who are just plain big - but they still can't throw the ball very hard
Hell, look at Ichiro
Ichiro is 5'11 and 170 lbs ... but he's got one of the best arms in all of baseball - why is that
You see his motion from his legs, thru his core, to his arm snap? It's not like he's put on any extra muscle at all or weight
BJ Upton as well - same thing - skinny kid, but has a rifle of an arm
On the other hand, take someone like Miguel Cabrera - guy has a average at best arm from the outfield and he's 6'4 250 lbs
Jonny Gomes - 6'1 230 lbs ... has an average at best arm
Football wise - Chad Henne - 6'3 235 lbs. but his arm is crap .... but then you have someone like Drew Brees 6'0 204 with a rifle
3 inches and 31 lbs difference
Some guys just throw harder than others no matter what the size - as simple as that sounds, it's true
Posted by: Six | June 18, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Papa Cane - Imminent Offer: WR/RB Brian Kimbrow who won RB MVP and Fastest Man Awards at today's Al Golden Camp. Coached by Cane Marcus Wimberly.
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Closer Look - 2010 Season Analysis Of Lamar Miller: ow.ly/ Extraordinary RB. Look forward to lots of LM6 TD's!
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Soup
You and me been in this a long time together now,words aren't ever going to hurt either of us.
I love monte, I think he is one of the most loyal and best mannered spacers there is.
He is a good guy.
You and I have discussed in emails that I would always tell you straight up when I felt I needed to point something out, good or not so good.
You know I receive constructive criticism from you without it ever be taken as a personal attack, that's part of a friendship.
We are all good all the time.
Remember there can only be one know it all on the blog at a time and I got this...
I have thought about relinquishing the crown a little more often though.
I'm grooming DJ Moonbat as the know it all in waiting, because I think he will be able to step right in with one more season under his belt.
He shows remarkable grace under pressure while blogging and can ignore good advice even better than I did at his age, he is a natural. )
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:19 PM
UNC has left 12 base runners stranded. Sound like anyone U know? Lol
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Sounds familiar, can't place it?
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 07:22 PM
"He'd be well served to go out and long toss as much as possible"
sounds like how I spent my 8th grade summer when my girlfriend told me to haul azz.
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:23 PM
"You know I receive constructive criticism from you without it ever be taken as a personal attack, that's part of a friendship. We are all good all the time."
I feel exactly the same way.
So all I have to say is:
"There IT is right there."
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 07:29 PM
2012 rolls around we will have what, about 83 freshmen on full scholarship?
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:29 PM
So canes have a new signee: Wilfredo Gonzalez.
Tell us more. Wllfredo is not listed as prospect in Scout's database in any year from 2011 through 2013 that is assuming Wilfredo is a football signee
If indeed it's true, his nick is set especially if he has a younger brother.
Posted by: Old Skool | June 18, 2011 at 07:30 PM
Vandy beats UNC ...my day is complete.
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Solar says: "Remember there can only be one know it all on the blog at a time and I got this."
This is true! U are THAT guy.
As long as we agree that I am a much better fisherman than U. Let's be clear on that issue and then we are fine, OK?
LOL
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Head men's tennis coach Mario Rincon has announced the signing of Wilfredo Gonzalez to a National Letter of Intent to play men's tennis for the University of Miami.
A 6-1, right-handed player from Guatemala - who began playing tennis at age six, Gonzalez is currently ranked No. 86 among junior players in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings. He was previously ranked as high as No. 61 in the world this year, posting a 9-7 mark in seven tournaments.
"Wilfredo is a talented player with a powerful all-around game," said Rincon. "He's a great competitor, and will be able to challenge the best players in the ACC. Additionally, he's a solid doubles player, and we are looking forward to having him in Coral Gables."
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 07:37 PM
Alph,
had to postpone Cheesecake Factory
got another good hail and wind storm tonight right when I was getting dressed.
Long Branch Road in the dark is scary, in the dark in a driving hailstorm is just stupid
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:39 PM
soupster you are a fishing machine, I'm not worthy.
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:40 PM
wilfredo gonzalez is a signee for the tennis team.
Posted by: ftmcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:44 PM
the extremely cool vid of #6 from Papa Cane
http://ow.ly/1tTPzk
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 08:01 PM
soupster you are a fishing machine, I'm not worthy.
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 07:40 PM
LMAO!
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Ya thanks solar, previous link on LM6 was broken
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 08:26 PM
hi ohio,
I saw you had it up before, then a while later it was working, I figured you were out on the town
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 08:31 PM
ESPN
Rory McIlroy heads into Sunday with an 8-shot lead after setting a 54-hole scoring record (-14) today
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Not on the town tonight solar. Just hangin in with the fiancé. Was posting from iPhone, not PC.
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Marlins looking bad, real BAD against Tampa Bay!
Posted by: SOUP | June 18, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Soup it is ugly downright ugly....going to watch the notebook and call it a night!
Posted by: canechic | June 18, 2011 at 09:31 PM
CWS controversy already. Florida hits 3-run HR, but ump doesn't see it go over. Bounced back into field of play and turned into 2-run double instead. If this game gets tied or Florida loses by 1, expect a $#itstorm
Posted by: OhioCane | June 18, 2011 at 09:44 PM
Here's a sneak peek of the next edition of The Solar Zone Hit of The Week
This is Robbie Green from the band Wonderland
He is the closest guy to Keith Moon for exhibiting his shear joy of drumming I've ever seen.
I Watch all the Wonderland vids just to see Robbie's facial expressions and enjoy his drumming.
This clip is one song edited from several live shows and you can see his energy and joy are sincere every time he plays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXZ_qmzNh6g&feature=related
Rock on Robbie, rock on
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 09:50 PM
RIP Clarence Clemons
The big man left the band
Posted by: solarcane | June 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM
/\/\/\
Heard he had been showing signs of improvement since his stroke a few days ago. Man, that's a downer.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | June 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM