Tonight between 8 and 11 PM we hope to have several reporters who cover University of Miami athletics on hand here at Canespace to answer your questions LIVE in real time.
For this event we have removed the sign in requirement to allow a free flowing Q&A session.
While I yet to confirm their participation we hope to see our friends Susan Miller-Degnan and Manny Navarro from the Miami Herald who will share their thoughts and information on the Miami Hurricane 2011 football season and current UM players and coaches.
We do know that Chris Whittyngham the Sports Director at WVUM, the on-campus radio station covering UM athletics, will also offer us his insights on UM football and basketball from the student perspective.
Former WVUM Sports Director Justin Antweil may also pop his head in the door just for old times sakes and for a few comments, a few laughs and maybe even some adult beverages.
In addition we also hope to have a special guest on tonight for the LIVE chat. Respected Hurricane insider and Twitter extraordinaire SaveUMFootball (PapaCane) is also expected to join us to answer your questions on UM football recruiting and other UM football program happenings.
Post your questions for whoever shows up beginning at 8 PM.
Go CANES!!!
Posted by: IraqiCane | December 13, 2011 at 08:05 PM
How many of the visits in he next two weeks are we lookin to get? What do y'all think the total class size will be? Thanks.
Posted by: IraqiCane | December 13, 2011 at 08:07 PM
So how do I get to the live chat?
Posted by: mwm8y | December 13, 2011 at 08:08 PM
I was expecting some commitments this weekend? Instead all i see is a commit wavering an one comitting elswhere. What gives?
Posted by: Sota cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Is this the chat?
Posted by: Michael Morris | December 13, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Just want to say thanks to Soup from me and all the other Canes tha are deployed around the world. Without Canespace we would all be hurtin even worse.
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: IraqiCane | December 13, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Which of our current wr commits making an impact next year? And what are the chances of amari cooper making the switch?
Posted by: Sota cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:11 PM
Were going to see alot of new faces? Who do u guys seeing making the biggest impact on offebse and defense?
Posted by: Sota cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:12 PM
MWM8y...We do a LIVE Q&A session here in the blog comments section. To follow along post comment and click the "time stamp" next to each of your comments or questions or just click your "referesh button" once in a while.
Post your questions here and we will see who shows up and when. I did not have time to confirm all of the participants today so it a hit or miss tonight.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:12 PM
I know its been asked plenty and nobody truly knows, but if u had to guess who do u see transferring?
Posted by: Sota cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Which of our incoming linebackers do u see making an early impact? Since they are all enrolling early
Posted by: Sota cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Sota...on Cooper I know that Golden is pressing hard and I have heard that Miami stands a fairly good chance to land him from a few sources. That is unless the $$$ starts flowing like water from the SEC schools then it is anybody's guess.
Obviously he would be a great "get" for Golden at a position of need for UM.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Sota...on Cooper I know that Golden is pressing hard and I have heard that Miami stands a fairly good chance to land him from a few sources. That is unless the $$$ starts flowing like water from the SEC schools then it is anybody's guess.
Obviously he would be a great "get" for Golden at a position of need for UM.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:19 PM
I heard almost the opposite...odd lots of mixed messages flying around...
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Test
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:22 PM
I know its been asked plenty and nobody truly knows, but if u had to guess who do u see transferring?
Posted by: Sota cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Although I will not name names here I have heard that as many as 6-8 COULD transfer. Today the rumors were about a FEW players possible switching positions to find a role next year and avoid transferring so we will see what happens in the end.
I do know that several players were given specific clear cut goals to complete IF they are to return next season.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Good evening folks. Hello to the Canes fan in Iraq. Thank you for your service. Ok, send me your questions.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:23 PM
I do know that several players were given specific clear cut goals to complete IF they are to return next season.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Was Forston one and then he decided to leave instead?
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I think a lot of folks are not underestimating LB Josh Witt. I think that he is going to play early and do very well.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:25 PM
I heard almost the opposite...odd lots of mixed messages flying around...
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Don't get it twisted, I am NOT calling Cooper to Miami, I am simply saying that are chances have improved with him not the other way around.
Still may be slim chances but the odds are moving in the right direction as compared to a player like Goldman for example who is prolly Alabama bound.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:26 PM
@Papa Cane
Do you think we get DT Goldman now that Forston is gone? I hear we have to beat out Bama for him
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Transfer? Several players have been told that there is a program in place which they need to follow, if not, their scholarships will not be renewed. They are on a year to year basis. No 4 year deals.
I expect 1-2 transfer possibly. Possibly.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Have we started recruiting Greg Olsen's little bro yet? Wouldn't it be nice to have him commited early on?
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Right now, Amari Cooper is solid to Alabama. Nick Saban was in town today and he made the rounds, including Amari. Bama has told him that they see him possibly at CB, but he wants to play WR.
Miami is recruiting him HARD and anything could happen from today until February.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Can we get an update on how the weight room is going?
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Drew, DL Eddie Goldman's childhood team were the Miami Hurricanes. Miami has a chance, but SEC will always have the upper hand for OOS players. Times have changed, and so have the perks associated with recruiting.
No one here is stupid. We all know what goes on. I don't think that will be an issue with Goldman, but it is an uphill battle and I just don't think we will get him.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Yes. We have been recruiting Kevin Olsen for over a year now and he is sitting on an offer.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Jorge Milian from the Palm Beach Post tweeted yesterday that: "The Canes will be lucky to go 6-6 next year."
What do U all think of that comment?
Predictions for this YOUNG team in 2012?
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Does anyone know how likely he is to come to the U like Greg?
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:35 PM
What is next years schedule like?
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:36 PM
NOT that it matters but does our recruiting class finish in the top 5?
That would show a very strong finish by Golden
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 08:36 PM
We are probably sitting at #1 on Kevin Olsen's list.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:37 PM
I am on my phone so it is hard to go back and forth to look at the schedule. Miami should go at least 6-6 next year.
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Miami will NOT go 6-6 next year not with a QB like Williams. If Jacory was coming back then yes we would lose 6 games but not next year. I know I am in the minority for this but I see us having a good year next year unlike many on here.
Posted by: elliott | December 13, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Our class will be ranked in the Top 10. Not 5.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:39 PM
That's good, we got to get back to being the USC of the east coast, where all kids are interested in coming here.
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:39 PM
When does this semester end for the current U players, (how many more "workouts" will they get in), and when do they report back to school?
Or have they already finished for this year?
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2011 at 08:40 PM
I think they can fix the corner situation next year, I think the QB play will be as good and the OLine will be better, I am still concerned with the DT position but otherwise I think we will be a better football team. We could have been dynamic at RB next year but should still be effective. It will depend on the sched next year because I do believe the team will be better.
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:43 PM
OFF TOPIC Questions for the Fans here:
1. Heisman Trophy to RGIII instead of pre-season favorite Andrew Luck. How would U have voted?
2. Miami Dolphins fire Sparano. Who do U want to see replace him?
3. Tim Tebow. Love what he is doing in the NFLU or hate it?
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Looks like they all no showed 86?
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:44 PM
I think Miami will have an 8-4 record at best. Little depth at all positions. Little experience. Now, 2 years from now? Top 5 and potential national champion.
I am dead serious.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Our class will be ranked in the Top 10. Not 5.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Agree 100%. Any BIG surprises out there?
I was told by another source that there are three "silents" at the current time but no names. Still lot's of visits to be played out and nobody wants to spoil the coming out parties!
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:46 PM
The right guy got the Heisman, I am a chargers fan so I don't care and I love Tim Tebow. RGIII and Tebow are both great kids. I always route for great kids no matter what school they played for.
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Remember the name Robert Lockhart. If he inks with Miami, and I expect him to do so, he will start next year, and surprise a lot of people. Absolute Baller.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:48 PM
What position does the baller play?
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:50 PM
WR
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Dude...Yeah I had to work all day and was not able to round everyone up like last time when we had them ALL on here at the same time.
Susan had a recent loss in her family and may be out of town so I am not sure?
Manny usually can only come on LATE like after 10 PM so we will see.
Chris was supposed to be here so I do not know what happened there.
Prolly all my fault for trying to go too fast and make this happen on Tuesday instead of Thursday.
Manny and I will be in Orlando at the Citrus Bowl for the FHSAA championship games on Friday and Saturday at 1 PM for Norland and Central.
We will have LIVE updates from there during the games and a full report and photos after each game.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:51 PM
odds on Morris being the starter next season? any thoughts??
Posted by: longtimecanfan | December 13, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Will be back in 15.
Posted by: Papa Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Papa...our insider says the name to remember is unheralded WR D'Mauri Jones.
Says he STOOD out at the Golden Summer Camps more than any other skill player.
Do you know about him and your opinion?
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:53 PM
All I could see was the OOC sched, 2-2 there at worst. At best probably 3-1.
Posted by: The Dude | December 13, 2011 at 08:56 PM