Day three of the #CanesCamp featured the Miami Hurricanes football team in shoulder pads for the first time. Sunday’s spirited practice featured a welcome sound on the Greentree Practice Fields: the sound of pads popping.
Second-year head coach Al Golden said Sunday that he and the coaching staff would find out a lot about the younger guys in their first day in shoulder pads.
“We’ll find out a lot (about the young guys),” Golden said. “Hopefully, there will be guys that have grown (since the spring) because we are still relatively young. So we’ll learn about them.
“More importantly, we’ll see whether the young guys bite or not,” Golden said. “It’s one thing to bark, but we’ll see if the young guys go ahead and bite today.”
Sunday’s practice was fast-paced, moving from drill to drill and feature a large portion of live action and tremendous amount of all-around effort. Throughout practice, the coaching staff was emphasizing the intricate details of each play.
Both the offense and defense had some solid efforts today, as the offensive and defensive lines were going after each other. Senior DB Brandon McGee made a good pass break-up in 11-on-11, while sophomore DL Olsen Pierre knocked down two passes at the line of scrimmage.
A pair of offensive plays stood out from Sunday’s practice. First, redshirt senior WR Kendal Thompkins had a nice grab in traffic along the sidelines. Then, junior QB Stephen Morris connected with sophomore WR Phillip Dorsett, who had an impressive diving catch for a 20-yard gain before falling out of bounds.
#CanesCamp continues Monday with Miami’s fourth practice, which is slated for 8:20 a.m.
For football updates, follow our official Twitter feed at @HurricaneSports.
Chris Yandle Director of Communications | University of Miami Athletics
Howdy
Posted by: Meast | August 05, 2012 at 12:22 PM
2nd!
Posted by: tjl3909 | August 05, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Damit it!
Damn it!
Posted by: nemo2002 | August 05, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Maybe for sure I can drive down to your house and go to game with you we can make concrete plans soon.
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Abso-friggin-lutely! I need to know which game so I can buy tix now: NCST on 9/29, UNC on 10/13, FSU on 10/20 or VT on Thursday 11/1 or USF on 11/17.
(NOTE: FSU is gonna be crazy so I would prefer it NOT be that game.)
Skool this means U too! Both of U guys can stay here at the CCC with me and we can ride down together and stay at the Hampton.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Henderson is a no show again?
Posted by: nemo2002 | August 05, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Andre Johnson and Mike James!!!
Posted by: Usagainsttheworld | August 05, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Troll-proofing the fort. Very nice maneuver commander 86cane.
Posted by: usagainsttheworld | August 05, 2012 at 08:52 AM
YES SIR! Once we get EVERYBODY to "go blue" by registering with Typepad or signing in through Twitter or Facebook then we can weed out ALL of the trolls much more efficiently and effectively.
So one more time here goes: PLEASE REGISTER WITH TYPEPAD AND SIGN INTO YOUR ACCOUNT BEFORE POSTING A COMMENT.
THANKS!
THE MANAGEMENT
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Us and Nemo...please register and "go blue".
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 12:35 PM
CGNC...SwagGirl does not post much but YES that is her horse. I know what you are thinking: "Da Skreetz ain't gonna like that!" LOL
SwagGirl lives in Ocala and I think somewhere out in the middle of horse country there.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 12:37 PM
LOF...
Morris
Smith
Posted by: coldcane | August 05, 2012 at 12:37 PM
LOF: Offense: Duke Johnson
(Freshmen All AMerican) and Defense: Denzel Perryman (All ACC)
Chick and Morris will also make huge statements. Golden's Canes will surprise a lot of people this year as long as they stay healthy.
The strength and conditioning program will pay off and the Canes will be one of the most physical teams in the ACC. They days of the Canes getting dominated up front are over, and the Canes will also bring that old school Canes speed they are known for.
Golden might be on track for ACC coach of the year.
Posted by: BigWIndyCane-Forecast1 | August 05, 2012 at 12:25 PM
I see Golden assembling and building a really good team. He is recruiting and developing the right king of players. Golden is one of the best coaches in the ACC, and the world will know that after the 2012 season.
Posted by: BigWIndyCane-Forecast1 | August 05, 2012 at 12:38 PM
From IPad to Typepad.
Posted by: usagainsttheworld | August 05, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Too bad that the courage shown by Mike James didn't inspire Seantrel.When your head coach doesn't know where you are after 3 days of camp and that you didn't give him a call...It looks bad.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | August 05, 2012 at 01:09 PM
This drama with SH is getting old. If he does not want to be here, it is time for AG to push him out of the door.
Posted by: canesteeler | August 05, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Great stuff 86. I think Coach Golden needs to show SH the door. The season is nearing Canespace fam. 86 thanks for the updates.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 05, 2012 at 01:28 PM
He lost a friend. I believe Seantrel will be at practice tomorrow. If.net he needs t to pack his bags. This season should be awesome
Posted by: Laquinton | August 05, 2012 at 01:33 PM
I thought Golden said in an interview this morning that SH was excused for his absence. If Golden's knows whats up & he's cool. Yall should just chill...
Posted by: CoCane | August 05, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Maybe for sure I can drive down to your house and go to game with you we can make concrete plans soon.
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Abso-friggin-lutely! I need to know which game so I can buy tix now: NCST on 9/29, UNC on 10/13, FSU on 10/20 or VT on Thursday 11/1 or USF on 11/17.
(NOTE: FSU is gonna be crazy so I would prefer it NOT be that game.)
Skool this means U too! Both of U guys can stay here at the CCC with me and we can ride down together and stay at the Hampton.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 12:24 PM
U better include me in that game decision! WYPT1 forever bound...
Posted by: OCALACANE | August 05, 2012 at 01:45 PM
86 thanks for the updates.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 05, 2012 at 01:28 PM
There will be daily updates around 11:30 AM coming directly from UM press releases that I get via email so stay tuned.
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Ocala...good to see you in blue and on the blog. I got U covered too once Solar picks a date. I'll let U know ASAP!
Did U get the shirts?
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 01:55 PM
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Steeler, Terrance and Cocane...U guys all need to "go blue" and register with Typepad or sign in through your Twitter or facebook accounts.
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From IPad to Typepad.
Posted by: usagainsttheworld | August 05, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Luv me some technology!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 02:01 PM
86,
Where do i go to go blue? Also u didn't answer me back about doing something new with the freshmen?
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | August 05, 2012 at 02:03 PM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR "GOING BLUE":
1. Click on the Typepad link right above the comment box on the blog.
2. Enter your blog name, a valid email address and a password.
3. Enter any profile info you want and an avatar (any photo or logo from your files).
4. When you come on the blog to comment just click on the Typepad link above the comment box and it will direct you to a screen to enter your email addy and your password and then U are logged in under your registered blog name.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 02:18 PM
The beauty of registering is that it seals your "official" blog name as your own so if somebody tries to post under that name then they will be asked to change their blog name or eventually at some point they will be blocked or removed by me, Ohio or Solar.
Just don't try to get "58 Straight" because I already snatched it!
OhioCane and SolarCane both have the keys to the kingdom and are authorized to remove offensive comments or any would-be trolls or spammers. Between the three of us we almost always have someone on the blog or at least checking in very often to control the content and keep it clean and family oriented.
Remember there are several players and their parents/families and even a few recruits who I have been told read Canespace.
There are even a brave few who actually read the comments section. However, they have been warned to do so "at their own risk". LOL
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 05, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Okay, I'm registered.
Does that mean I can now take the paper bag off my head?
Posted by: nemo2002 | August 05, 2012 at 02:42 PM
I am really encouraged that the team is getting physically stronger, which should lead to being mentally tougher, which should hopefully end our Canes making the small plays that win us games instead of losing them.
Posted by: Tsully76 | August 05, 2012 at 02:43 PM
Nemo...YES! Take the bag off and throw it away for good.
Terrance...Thanks for registering. It is appreciated. But what happened to that photo of U on Las Olas on Fort Lauderdale beach in the Canespace shirt? LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 02:50 PM
86 I should have registered using my Facebook account and you would see the pic I am trying to change my Twitter pic lol. Anytime 86. Look forward to seeing you all on September 14th is Duffys the spot at 6pm and the Hampton.
Posted by: Tsully76 | August 05, 2012 at 02:58 PM
soup thanks!
Id love to see unc get throttled and if ocala is there that would be sweet!!!!!!!!!!
Email me or call me and I'll send the dough for the ticket
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Whats up with Brennan Carroll. This should be a crucial year foe him. Te's were terrible and he sucks at being the national recruiter
Posted by: Laquinton | August 05, 2012 at 03:18 PM
NOTICE TO ALL BLOGGERS:
1. Please do not post your LOF selections until Monday AM-Wednesday PM. I will start saving them then.
2. Based on several requests we will have three selcections this year:
One on Offense
One on Defense
And a new "Impact Freshman Of The Year" selection as well so U will be making three choices not just two.
3. Should we have an "Impact Coach of the Year" also?
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 03:32 PM
LQ...Carroll spends his time and earns his $$$ as the National Recruiting Coordinator at UM. I think that the DB coach, the WR coach and the DL line coach ALL better earn their $$$ this season!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 03:33 PM
Okay. I'll go for UNC. Let me know what you need for tix
Posted by: Old Skool | August 05, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Skool...check email, just sent with all of the 411.
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 03:59 PM
Vernon Carey retires and accepts co line coach at MNW
Posted by: hassan | August 05, 2012 at 04:01 PM
This year should be fun
Posted by: Nedco67 | August 05, 2012 at 04:18 PM
testing.....testing.....
Posted by: elliott | August 05, 2012 at 04:32 PM
soup check email
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 04:44 PM
I'm testing too.
Posted by: canealum1984 | August 05, 2012 at 04:49 PM
Swag girl is that your horse? LOL another horse person - YAY
Posted by: CGNC | August 05, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Yes, CGNC that is my horse. Don't get to ride as much as I would like with two kids involved in sports!!! Looking forward to this season and seeing the Canes play, just not sure which game yet.
Posted by: SwagGirl | August 05, 2012 at 05:35 PM
some canes practice drills stuff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWer2p4rMsQ
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 05:35 PM
I hear you 86. Im just saying Te play was horrible and what players nationally came to the u that was recruited by him ?
Posted by: Laquinton | August 05, 2012 at 05:42 PM
top 100 college players for 2012
#80
LB Arthur Brown, Kansas State
101 tackles in 2011
Particulars: 6-1/228, Sr.; transfer from Miami, preceded by Wichita (Kan.) East
Buzz: Brown was one of the nation's top recruits as a high school senior but didn't do much in two seasons at Miami. After he sat out the 2010 season following his transfer, Brown started to live up to the hype last season. He led K-State with 101 tackles, flashing the athleticism that made him such a lauded recruit. He added 9.5 tackles for loss and had one interception, against Baylor's Robert Griffin.
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 05:52 PM
College Football Saturday top 100 2012
#17 Arthur Brow
Arthur Brown
Kansas State
LB
SR
Although his brother Bryce’s transfer seemed to gather more headlines during the offseason, it was Arthur Brown that made big plays for the Wildcats last season.
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 05:59 PM
It's called player development ^^^
Posted by: CoCane | August 05, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Co yea that kinda what I was goin for also
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 06:17 PM
Co then again there's this guy
http://www.indystar.com/article/20120804/SPORTS0602/208040334/Purdue-football-Team-pleased-first-practice
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Robert Lockhart and Ladarius Gunter One they are 1 year and 2 years removed from HS with 4 and 3 years of eligibility remaining. These are the type of kids that the previous regime would over look and not even recruit and Golden goes out and gets kids that can contribute right away and in the coming years these kids both have the ht/wt/speed and talent to have the NFL Drooling in a few years. We all love the big name 4 and 5 star SFLA kids but sometimes these kids that slip out under the radar can be big time talent that can really help get us back to where we used to be.
Posted by: Hassan | August 05, 2012 at 06:27 PM
So I've been around for 5 years lurking but why does everybody want to be first?
Posted by: Meast | August 05, 2012 at 06:35 PM
Ocala...good to see you in blue and on the blog. I got U covered too once Solar picks a date. I'll let U know ASAP!
Did U get the shirts?
Posted by: 86Cane | August 05, 2012 at 01:55 PM
No shirts yet...
in the blue? team player :)
Posted by: OCALACANE | August 05, 2012 at 06:42 PM
So I've been around for 5 years lurking but why does everybody want to be first?
Posted by: Meast | August 05, 2012 at 06:35 PM
meast,
its a kind of traditional blog competition from way back in the SS Omar Kelly days a dude nicknamed MH would get on first like 12 times in a row then we all started trying to beat him, soup kept the tradition alive when Canespace was born
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 06:47 PM
ocala you gonna go to UNC with us ???
Posted by: solarcane | August 05, 2012 at 06:49 PM