The opening lines to the famous Led Zeppelin song "Your Time Is Gonna Come" goes like this: Lying. Cheating. Hurting. That's all you seem to do.
When it comes to college football recruiting and the practice of "negative recruiting" then it appears that the 70's rock band got it right.
If you are in the business of making up harmful lies or partial truths about other universities, their campuses, coaches or players then you understand the old school lyrics.
Certain coaches have been known to adopt the practice of negative recruiting in an attempt to sway potential recruits to their school instead of their in-state or conference rivals.
Some coaches have been known to spread slanderous rumors through unofficial back channels and at times even flat out lie directly to recruits when meeting with them face to face during a home visit or an official recruiting visit to their university campus.
But does this practice really work, and maybe even more importantly, does it have the potential to backfire in certain situations?
When these negative recruiting tactics, let's call them exaggerated falsehoods or simple lies just for the sake of argument, are eventually exposed as false, can those actions come back to hurt the coach and the university that is employing these negative recruiting tactics.
The answer apparently is very simple: YES.
The recruiting process is a delicate dance that is based on a relationship and trust developed between a coach and a player.
When that trust is broken the recruiting relationship is often damaged beyond repair and the dance ends abruptly.
Just hypothetically speaking of course we would never accuse any particular coach, in say a city like Gainesville, of utilizing this tactic or unknowingly claim that a certain other University, in somewhere like say South Florida, may be getting excessively harsh NCAA penalties now would we?
Or that same head coach would falsely be accused of spreading rumors that a certain head coach at a University, let's say in Coral Gables, was going to leave said university to take the vacant job, at let's imagine a University like Penn State, or anything like that.
But who knows, in the big scheme of things that are possible, it could happen right?
Not that we are in any way implying that the current head coach at the University of Florida would ever stoop to such low levels or do such a despicable thing.
Unless of course several recruits actually told the local media, the national recruiting services and several sources directly that the Gators' head coach actually "lied" to them or did something similarly unethical by intentionally misleading them just recently during the recruiting process.
Yeah, that would never happen, right?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Au63Jw8qrs.cwhlQP5TiSs57vLYF?slug=ap-penguins-crosby
Monte, his ImPACT test was negative, so here's to hoping he is back sooner rather than later
Posted by: CGNC | December 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Cowher would be a great pick. Unfortunately, I don't think the Phins know what theyh want- Ross says he wants a young Don Shula, Ireland says he wants someone battle tested and proven. Both think the team is ready to compete now, both talk about finding a franchise QB yet I don't get the impression these guys know if that is someone in the league already (looking at you, Peyton Manning) or someonethey might be able to draft this year (Barkley, Griffin? Bradford?).
Posted by: j.w. | December 13, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Wally...U country azz boy, what happened to NativeCane? LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | December 12, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Last time I saw him he was slidin' across the sawgrass in the BadBowl'O'Grits!
Go Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | December 13, 2011 at 06:38 AM
MH
He played only two years for the University of Miami, but Hurricanes running back Lamar Miller decided that was enough.
UM confirmed Monday that Miller, who recently completed his redshirt sophomore season, will leave the Hurricanes two years early to enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
The 20-year-old tailback, who in 2011 became the first Hurricane since Willis McGahee in 2002 to surpass 1,000 yards in a season, joins receiver Tommy Streeter and defensive tackle Marcus Forston in leaving Miami early to declare for the draft.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/12/13/2543918/miami-hurricanes-lamar-miller.html#ixzz1gPjTZRCl
Posted by: NativeCane | December 13, 2011 at 06:42 AM
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Yesterday
On This Date in Hurricanes History
Quarterback Gino Torretta became the second Miami Hurricane to win the Heisman Trophy Award on December 12, 1992. Torretta, a 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, finished the ‘92 season as a unanimous First-Team All-American and took home numerous other awards, including the Davey O’Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm, Maxwell and Walter Camp awards.
Torretta finished his Miami career with eleven school passing records, including career attempts (991), completions (555), yards (7,690), total offense (7,772), longest pass (99 yards to Horace Copeland vs. Arkansas, an NCAA record) and most passing yards in a game (485 vs. San Diego State).
Posted by: NativeCane | December 13, 2011 at 06:55 AM
CFT
Jeff Godfrey
Godfrey’s dad goes through an entire tirade in the Sentinel’s article if you’re amused by angry parents. Below is just a snippet:
His father began questioning UCF’s play calling during the Knights’ 17-10 loss at FIU.
“Jeff told me he couldn’t check out plays and they kept wanting him to run play action,” Jeff Godfrey Sr. said. “He’d snap the ball and two seconds later he was running for his life. The offensive line wasn’t protecting him and the coaches weren’t doing enough, calling the right plays, to help him win.”
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Jeff Godfrey Sr. said the UTEP game was the final straw for his son, who struggled with the decision to walk away from the school and fans he loved. Jeff Godfrey started against the Miners, but he was pulled from the game on the final play of the first quarter and did not return to the lineup.
“My wife couldn’t watch the game and left at halftime,” Jeff Godfrey Sr. said. “I couldn’t believe it. By the time the fourth quarter came, I actually walked down there close the sideline, and my son looked at me. I looked at him, and he said, `Dad, it’s over. It’s a wrap. I can’t deal with this.’”
The quarterback and his father visited O’Leary the next day to discuss the sophomore’s future with the program.
“He told me Jeff couldn’t get the ball down the field,” Jeff Godfrey Sr. said. “That was unbelievable to me. He broke the [Miami-]Dade County passing record in high school, led you to a championship and won the Liberty Bowl and now he can’t pass the ball? Unbelievable. … He said Jeff couldn’t read defenses. He has been reading defenses since the eighth grade.”
Posted by: NativeCane | December 13, 2011 at 07:09 AM
My best to you and Happy Holidays to your family.
I'll look in in the off season and see whats up
Go Canes!
Posted by: solarcane | December 12, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Hey Solar good to see you, Happy Holidays to you and your folks!
God Bless!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | December 13, 2011 at 07:32 AM
1. Losing good people isn't fun, but when some don't and won't follow a few easy rules, what can you do?
2. Kind of like telling people you can't bring your own bottle into a bar, and watching them do just that repeatedly.
3. Other times you gotta ask the folks who get plastered night after night and drive other customers away not to come back, for a while. It's never fun to see people leave, but sometimes you have to do this for the business to survive.
4. In blogland, I've seen many Canes sites fail because a few people drove out the masses, thinking it was "their" place, that eveyrone else existed for their amusement, etc. Believe it or not, canestime was the place to be at one time if you were a Canes fan. Now? Not so much.
5. The twitter updates do keep us informed, I can't check out twitter at work, just like I can't post here during work and the men's basketball team isn't inspiring us. When things get more interesting, things will pick up. Happens every year.
Posted by: j.w. | December 12, 2011 at 10:09 PM
1. U are correct. There are rules everywhere in life, not just here on the blog. People have to learn to deal with it.
2. Exactly.
3. Nail on the head.
4. I have heard several people make that same comment about Canestime.
5. U are correct once again.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Last time I saw him he was slidin' across the sawgrass in the BadBowl'O'Grits!
Posted by: Wally Porter | December 13, 2011 at 06:38 AM
If U see that country azz NativeCane tell him there are some folks in Winter Haven who want to try to hook up with him and his lovely wifey over by the Alafia River sometime before or after Xmas if possible.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Trying to organize a LIVE chat for tonight from 8-11 PM.
Details tonight at 7 PM.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:12 AM
WURD ON DA SKRRETZ IZ...
When someone says tireless recruiter, just know that term was made for Al bruh. I aint ever been out when someone from his staff is doing their thing. F n last 2 staffs were like ghosts bruh. A couple of the current coaches I know pretty well and they say Al dont believe in sleep bruh lol. They say Al tells them, we might not get every recruit but ill be damned it would be because we were out worked. Its like this staff takes shifts when it comes to catching those zzzzzzzs lol. The parents of recruits here have all said their bois respect this staff being upfront with them.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:17 AM
SKREETZ WALKIN...
1. Got hit up by a few of your Spacers here giving my thoughts on the underclassmen. The Truth couldnt pass it by. Anything he lacks will be taught to him at NFLU. RBs dont have survive many years so go do his thing.
2. Streets and Boom are going on pure ego. Aint a goon out here thinks its wise. The only other guy that would make it quickly is that boi BWash if moved to guard. No other non senior should leave, just gotta feel RayRay is heading out though. It will take him a few years to make an impact.
3. Chicks surgery I dont think was anything that will effect him too long. If they do hold Hurns out through spring its only because Al is being safe with that pimp. It will give those young pups a chance to shine Al knows what he has with Hurns.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Anyone hear that Stoops is thinking of leaving F$U to go to Auburn as their DC???? That would be interesting, b/c a lot of recruits (defensive) are goign to play for him...
Posted by: Da U N Houston | December 13, 2011 at 09:37 AM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
It gives me heartburn to see some parents attempt to become celebrities during their child's recruitment. This ain't "Keeping up with the__"
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM
According to Inside The U: "Dexter School 2012 linebacker Abner Logan is a new linebacker target the University of Miami has started to explore."
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Posted by: Da U N Houston | December 13, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Yeah they are "talking" about that on Tomahawk Nation. Apparently he and Jimbo don't have a really great relationship - although money does fix those things - LOL
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Ahh yes, the power of the mighty dollar....
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM
This is what I like about Golden "If your looking around (Reggie Northrup), we're looking around (Abner Logan)"
Posted by: Da U N Houston | December 13, 2011 at 01:20 PM
This is what I like about Golden "If your looking around (Reggie Northrup), we're looking around (Abner Logan)"
Posted by: Da U N Houston | December 13, 2011 at 01:20 PM
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Agree 1000%
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Im hearing Holton moved to FB and D. Johnson moved to DB
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Im hearing Holton moved to FB and D. Johnson moved to DB
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 03:03 PM
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I just read that, trying to confirm.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Mr_EyeTee Tyrone Cornileus #39
I swear I'm the sorest person on earth right now! 3 hour workout? Smh. 😲😪💪
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 03:04 PM
UMike, I smile every time I read one of those. Never saw ONE guy complaining of soreness with the previous regime.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Ohio..that is exactly why I post them lol..thats good news
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Think Golden will jump on this now-ex-FSWho commit?
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/davidson_lineman_alphonse_tayl.html
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Ohio..looks like a Bama/LSU battle
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Now they just need to take the next step and bring that effort to the field
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 03:18 PM
I wish Al would just flatline social media all together.
Posted by: SinisterCane | December 13, 2011 at 03:37 PM
That kid plans on enrolling(sp) early in a school so thats going to be tough to sway him at this date
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Davon Johnson was moved to CB during this past season
If my old man memory serves me correct(which I doubt LOL) CJ played some RB in High School
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 03:44 PM
That kid plans on enrolling(sp) early in a school so thats going to be tough to sway him at this date
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 03:37 PM
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True.
The beauty of Golden's situation though, is that he can tell basically every recruit, "Hey, guess what, sign with Miami and you'll get immediate playing time."
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 03:46 PM
OL is the one position that a freshmen will really need to be at his very best to start
Maybe they can make it into the 2 deep. The OL is the 1 strength the `Canes have next year
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 03:49 PM
Maybe they can make it into the 2 deep. The OL is the 1 strength the `Canes have next year
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 03:49 PM
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That's what I'm saying. Golden wants to run with 10 OL that can go onto the field when needed. We don't have 10 he's comfortable with, do we? He said we had 6-7 last year.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 03:52 PM
D. Johnson confirmed to me on Twitter
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:01 PM
I really dont like that OL rotation the `Canes did but im not the coach LOL
Bunche,Wash.,Henderson,Linder,McDermott,Feliciano,Wheeler
A couple on the roster are borderline. The `Canes have 3 commits coming in for next year so I dont know if he will make that a position of need this year
Posted by: Sebastian | December 13, 2011 at 04:01 PM
24_DJohnson DJ
@@MMarch24 yeah
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:02 PM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
Hurricanes in the NFL Draft: Streeter & Miller could end up 1st rounders, and Sean Spence is seen by some as a late 2nd/3rd rounder. #Draft
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Tyrone Cornelius will be at Mike Davis' school (i think the same he went to) tomorrow and see Davis..this is from their twitter convos
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:21 PM
Guess who is in town...landed at Opa Lock airport...
http://i.imgur.com/mLWDC.jpg
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
If you looked at the photograph I included in my previous tweet then you know Nick Saban's staff is in town. Target? Deon Bush & others.
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
Scratch One Off The List: DE Denico Autry has committed to Mississippi State per ESPN. Visited UM recently. Next!
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Papa Cane - Scratch One Off The List: DE Denico Autry has committed to Mississippi State per ESPN. Visited UM recently. Next!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Bahhhhhhhhhhhhh!! LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 13, 2011 at 04:48 PM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
Saban's Targets: 4-Star Safety Deon Bush, 4-Star WR Amari Cooper, etc. He has told Cooper that DB could be an option - UM wants him at WR.
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:54 PM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
RT @javicorreoso: Hes been here all day..go to flightaware.com and youll see he flew from Kendall-Tamiami to Opa Locka airport!
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:54 PM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
Hide your kids, hide your pets, protect Miami's future...Nick Saban is in town. SEC recruiting in full effect. #WeMustProtectThisHouse
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 04:56 PM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
Imagine if Nick Saban tells a parent "you can trust me". Well, Michigan State, LSU, and the Dolphins heard the same.
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 05:38 PM
SaveUMFootball Papa Cane
If anyone spots Nick Saban in town, or at a local High School, let us know. Canes Intel Ops.
lol
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Alabama going hard after some South Fla guys. Deon Bush is one big name on their list
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 07:38 PM
UM most likely to go after another RB with Lamar gone...Mike Davis just became that more important. Al Golden going after him hard and looks like we have a good shot here.
Posted by: DrewZ2 | December 13, 2011 at 07:49 PM
A message from Al Golden and buying a brick to support UM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hi75sMm3uo
Posted by: raizecane | December 13, 2011 at 07:53 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | December 13, 2011 at 08:01 PM