Miami Head Coach Al Golden had this to say after the Hurricanes' tough loss to the Tar Heels on Saturday at Sun Life Stadium:
On Stephen Morris’ injury… I have no idea. I heard it was an ankle. Obviously he couldn’t return in the game. I’ll go back after this and try to get a report.
On whether an x-ray will be taken… I’m sure, whether it’s here at the stadium or if they take him down. We’ll get it looked at.
On Ryan Williams entering the game in a challenging scenario… It’s tough. He moved us. We just needed a couple more plays. Obviously we can’t take a sack in that situation, but he did move us well. We had an opportunity, and we just didn’t finish. We had too many missed opportunities today to win today against a good team.
On role of the wind in decision-making… It was definitely a factor. I thought we made the right decision pinning them down there at the 10-minute mark. We got it down at the 1 [-yard line], you couldn’t have it any better than that, and we let them out. They missed a field goal and we got it back on the 30. It seemed like a better play for our team at that point, in terms of just pinning them down there. You can’t let them out in that situation. They executed and we didn’t.
On less offensive production from his team… Obviously we left some plays on the field. We didn’t execute at the time. We had two turnovers which is difficult. The first time we’re down there, we’re going to go for it on fourth down, and we go offsides. Next time down there we get an interception - that makes it difficult. This is a team you either stay ahead or be even with, and we were behind. We left too many plays on the field today.
On the successful North Carolina two-point conversion… We work on it all the time, and it’s just really disappointing. One of our safeties ran off the field, and I don’t know why. I’m guessing we had 10 on the field. Regardless, we should be able to cover down. It’s disappointing we have some guys that don’t know how to react in that situation. It’s something that we cover often. We covered it on Thursday. We cover it all the time in training camp. We didn’t execute it. We need leadership on the field, on that play, because every play is important.
On the last play of the game… We wanted to get it further down the field. As the play went on, that looked like the best alternative to him. That wasn’t his first read, that wasn’t even his second read. He went to Clive [Walford] to give us a chance as opposed to throwing it over the sticks. But you have to get it over the sticks in that situation.
On his evaluation of the defense… I don’t think we’re satisfied, but we played much better. We’re still not getting the amount of takeaways we need. We knew they were going to get yards. We needed to win third down, redzone and get takeaways. I think we won the redzone, I don’t have the third down stats. We needed to get one or two more takeaways, and we didn’t get them.
On the performance of his running back tandem… I thought we had balance. It’s disappointing we didn’t score more points with the type of balance we had. We just have to keep working. I keep telling the guys, ‘Stay positive. Keep working.’ We’ll keep building. Just obviously disappointed in the outcome.
On the performance of Mike James… Mike’s leading by example right now. He’s like that every day in practice, and clearly he came to play today. He’s healthy. He’s leading every day for us.
On the performance of Stephen Morris… I think we have to convert a couple more throws, and I don’t know if that’s necessarily all his fault. We had two interceptions - one was clearly his fault, and one was a deflected ball. I like the direction he’s going, I like the way he’s practicing, the way he’s playing. We didn’t connect on a couple of throws when we needed to.
On what to gain from the loss... There is a lot to learn from this game, there’s no question. We made too many critical errors to win the game, some of them I mentioned already. We have to continue to learn and grow. If I’m not mistaken, [Robert] Lockhart and Ricardo Williams played – that 20th and 21st freshmen. We’re playing a lot of guys that are learning. They have to continue to grow. Sometimes when you play guys before they’re ready, they can have negative reinforcement and we can’t have that right now. We have to keep pushing them forward and be positive. They’re playing a tough schedule, and it’s not getting any easier this week. We have a rival coming in here, we have to get rested up tomorrow, shake it off and get ready to go. We just have to keep going.
On the performance of his defense in the second half… I think guys are executing better. That was the best we’ve practiced all week. First half of Notre Dame was the best we’ve played in a while on defense even though the yards weren’t super. Obviously 18 points today, we did a lot of things better. Just a couple plays where we blew an assignment. The wheel they throw to [Giovani] Bernard we blew a gasket, someone has him man-to-man. Things like that, you have to become reliable, you have to become a dependable team. Things like that we have to get cleared up because it’s not a new call, it’s something that is standard, and we blew it.
On the performance of Eddie Johnson… Eddie’s doing a good job. He has to eliminate some of the mental errors. I expect all those guys to continue to improve. Eddie’s up to his fifth start today, so he has to continue to improve. Denzel looked like he was hobbled a little bit, but he kept fighting through it. We have to continue to grow. That was a really good offensive line, and I think our defensive tackles fought a little bit better, we’ll take a look at it and examine that. We’re just going to keep growing and building.
smillerdegnan NEWS: Golden on #UM #Canes QB Morris: "We just have no idea knowing where his health is right now..."
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 04:45 PM
Manny_Navarro Al Golden said there is no difference between right now between Preston Dewey and Gray Crow on depth chart now #UM
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 04:47 PM
smillerdegnan NEWS: Al Golden just said he expects Ryan Williams will be the #UM #Canes QB against FSU
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/#storylink=cpy
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 04:47 PM
P.s Willie Will, but Duke Johnson committed to Miami under Randy Shannon. Duke was coming anyway regardless of the coach as was Chickillo, Perryman, Jelani Hamilton, Malcom Lewis. Eddie Johnson committed to Shannon. Golden only has Olsen Pierre & the plug to his credit lol
Posted by: 4-Real | October 14, 2012 at 08:32 AMI believe when
Shannon left everybody decommitted except for Chick and Dorsett. The rest are AG's kids. I would say that Duke was coming regardless no matter who the coach was. Golden got criticized for taking EJ so I know that's his kid.
Posted by: WWIN | October 14, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Willie, Mrs. Feliciano= Cougar!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | October 13, 2012 at 03:27 PM
Best stat from yesterday
Posted by: WWIN | October 14, 2012 at 04:54 PM
Their all Goldens kids no matter who they committed under. Golden still had to get them to buy in and keep Duke after NCAA allegations so that just a dumb comment. So far with one full year of recruiting and NCAA sanctions falling on our heads I think he did a pretty damn good job!
No we need to see if he can develop them and so far Perryman I would say so far so good. Mcgee looks better than he ever has J12 improved a hell of a lot under this staff....the Oline has, Streeter imporved under this staff. Davon has. So yes im upset with this loss because we had it and still believe we would have won with Morris still playing, but I did say they would go 6-6 at the start of the season and they are on pace to get their or be better.
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Manny_Navarro Golden said there's no doubt team is limiting Duke Johnson (toe). He was in on 25 plays Saturday #UM
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Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 04:59 PM
Manny_Navarro #UM coach Al Golden said the key to 2nd half defense vs. #UNC was better play inside; corners also played better
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Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 05:00 PM
I really think the odds are pretty slim that Miami ever gets back to being a regular occupant of the Top 25, much less a consistent championship contender/winner.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM
PURE RUBBISH.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:00 PM
We can only take em 1 at a time. I am not an expert, do not claim to be. I just try and tell what I hear in Central VA...lots of good players here, and they are recruited. I know many of the athletes; they do not know so much about UM or consider them a big time school at this time. We need to focus on the next game. I am not saying anyone is bad, or sucks or the like. It is a tough time but hope will get better.
Posted by: VA Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:02 PM
Manny_Navarro #UM coach Al Golden said CB Tracy Howard was in on about 20 plays Saturday. "I really see the light coming on in terms of him learning."
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Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Reasons why Da U went spiraling down since 01
1. The hiring of Larry Coker. No head coaching experience previous to his hiring, and bad recruiter. Bad strength and conditioning program.
2. The move to the ACC. Lets face it, the big east was a cake walk the most games we could lose there was 3 on a bad year. If we had stayed we would still be at least in the top 25. We are still trying to make our transition into the ACC.
3. The hiring of Randy Shannon. No head coaching experience previous to his hiring, good first year recruiter, messed up our local high school connections. Bad strength and conditioning program.
Posted by: WWIN | October 14, 2012 at 05:05 PM
GREAT CROWD YESTERDAY. GATORS HAVE A NEW COACH AND NEW OC AND ARE 3RD IN THE COUNTRY. IDAHO AND FAU HAVE A BETTER D THEN US!!! THIS SUX!!!!
Posted by: canezilla | October 14, 2012 at 05:10 PM
Heres a questions Ive been wondering....you think any problems with our D play calling is because Golden and coach D our 3-4 guys and not 4-3 coaches. I havent watched much tape when they were at temple, but I thought thats what they want to run? If thats the case to they plan on changing it when they get the players they want in. I see it sometimes on 3rd down youll see Chick and green inside with Cain standing up on the outside
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 05:15 PM
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/10/x-rays-negative-on-stephen-morris-left-ankle-not-ruled-out-vs-fsu-yet.html
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 05:21 PM
again Ricky Town has an offer
Posted by: Hassan | October 14, 2012 at 05:24 PM
Willie, Mrs. Feliciano = Cougar!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | October 13, 2012 at 03:27 PM
Best stat from yesterday
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | October 14, 2012 at 04:54 PM
U have no clue! U should REALLY go to the games with us and have a blast. Here are the facts:
1. She wears Canespace.
2. She reads Canespace (as does Jon).
3. She is a REALLY nice lady and loved her photo with Terrance from the other blog article. I even told her that CoCane said on the blog that she was "As thick as cold grits!" She and her friend LOL at that.
4. Her and Old Skool from the blog are like BEST friends now. Sorry 4Real and CoCane but U guys are out of luck. LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Ricky Town has an offer
Posted by: Hassan | October 14, 2012 at 05:24 PM
Hassan...IF U would have been at the party on the patio last night at the Hampton Inn then U would have known that already.
I'm jus sayin...
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:33 PM
U have no clue! U should REALLY go to the games with us and have a blast.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:32 PM
If I could be at every game I would be, trust me :-(
Posted by: WWIN | October 14, 2012 at 05:40 PM
If there was a all freshmen and sophomore team in college football where do you think we would rank in the nation?????
Posted by: WWIN | October 14, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Willie...I gave Mrs. Feliciano a Canespace shirt yesterday and she thanked me, hugged me and then showed it to ALL of her friends. After that former UM kicker Greg Cox came over and hung out with us. He also wears Canespace.
I must have given out at least 5 shirts and a 100 business cards to just random people we met at the game. There was this one guy in the stands I saw waving his towel and cheering his azz off in the fourth quarter. I walked over and handed him a shirt. Never met him, don't know his name and may never see him again.
But he wears Canespace too! I'm jus sayin...
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:50 PM
NR/NR NORTH CAROLINA (5-2, 2-1 ACC) 18, NR/NR MIAMI (4-3, 3-1 ACC) 14
SUN LIFE STADIUM • MIAMI GARDENS, FLA.
OCT. 13, 2012 • ATTENDANCE: 58,954
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES:
• Today’s Captains: RB Mike James, QB Stephen Morris, CB Brandon McGee and DE Shayon Green
• Head coach Al Golden is now 37-43 overall (7th season), 10-9 at UM (2nd season) and 1-1 vs. UNC.
TEAM NOTES:
• Against UNC, both Robert Lockhart Jr. and Ricardo Williams earned their first appearance on the field this season. Through seven games, 21 freshmen have seen action for the Miami Hurricanes, including 16 true freshmen.
• The Canes led the Tar Heels in time of possession, 30:18-29:42. This is the first game since the 2011 season finale against BC that Miami has led in time of possession.
• Miami has trailed at some point in each of its first seven games.
• Miami’s offensive line allowed six sacks in the first two games. The men in the trenches have given up only two sacks in last five games.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:50 PM
AWESOME!!!!
And just think, you wanted to give this place up lol. Its gonna definitely pay off, which I think it is now
Posted by: WWIN | October 14, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Nice recap, 86
Posted by: j.w. | October 14, 2012 at 06:24 PM
86 glad you had fun, stinks about the loss.
Posted by: CGNC | October 14, 2012 at 06:52 PM
PURE RUBBISH.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Hey, I'm perfectly happy for my rational mind to be completely wrong on this one.
But Miami has been a mediocre team for about eight years now, oscillating between not-quite-good and not-quite-horrible. The explanations keep changing, and the names on the jerseys and the coaches' doors, but the results just keep on keeping on.
There's nothing wrong with taking a leap of faith, and taking Al's word for it that if we "trust the process," things will be different this time. It's comforting to believe. But there's not much yet in the way of hard evidence.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 14, 2012 at 07:03 PM
Hassan...IF U would have been at the party on the patio last night at the Hampton Inn then U would have known that already.
I'm jus sayin...
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Thanks SOUP, had a great time from the tailgate to the patio party, the only bad part was the last 30 seconds of the game.
Didnt see Old Skool at breakfast this morning, next time you may have to take his whiskey!
Go Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | October 14, 2012 at 07:03 PM
As tough as the last two games have been. This has been one fun season as in all but two games have been close and coming down to the end. BCC doesn't count.
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:19 PM
86 you guys going to be in town on Friday this week or just for the game.
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Ah opening as 17 1/2 point dogs
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:27 PM
I have had a chance to see a little H.S. football in S.Fla, and there is a LOT of talent out there this year and next year. As long as AG can recruit S. Fla. the way he has been doing, I think we will eventually get back to a regular top 25 status.
There has been some progress, but a lot of inconsistency. I still see signs for hope this year and next.
This year, the best hope is to win the Coastal, and that is still possible. Even with a loss against FSU, I think the rest of the schedule is winnable.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 14, 2012 at 07:43 PM
Been watching last years fsu game......really the d and so far the defense was doing a lot of blitz and stunts and dropping our ends. I hate to say this but with a d last year with upper classmen on it like veron smith Robinson Ojomo spence McGee Williams vt and ray ray they really , one not trust these kids to blitz the right gaps and the kids must not be understanding the play book.
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:58 PM
Wow watched the first half and a lot of Morris getting playing time just recalled that Golden said it was to give him some experience in a game like that fr when he takes over.........well guess hell have to wait till next year huh...Ah
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 08:06 PM
Ray Lewis injured his right triceps in the 4th vs Dallas today. It seems serious. He will have an MRI monday.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | October 14, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Ah opening as 17 1/2 point dogs
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:27 PM
If Morris is out, that's pretty generous.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 14, 2012 at 08:13 PM
In the AFC East every team is 3-3
Let's go Dolphins!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | October 14, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Sorry Soup been busy with my day job saving the world
Posted by: hassan | October 14, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Bro, Perryman was NOT a Shannon recruit period! He did not go after Perryman, I remember reading an article about that.
Posted by: Jack | October 14, 2012 at 08:29 PM
YOU ALREADY KNOW "THE U"
Posted by: Jack | October 14, 2012 at 08:31 PM
Rest Morris this week...we will need him at 100% against VT Nov. 1st and for the remainder of the season if we want to play in the ACC Chanpionship. FSU is a sure lost anyway.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | October 14, 2012 at 08:46 PM
With due respect to your comment and not to dismiss it, but FSU is not a sure loss in my opinion. It is a rivalry game and FSU always plays dumb against Us for some odd reason. They're going to turn the ball over a lot.
They should run the ball all day on Us but they'll try to win a certain way and EJ Manuel will begin to chuck INTs. Bush and Tracy will be recipients of his love.
Posted by: Zakkee | October 14, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Perryman was long listed as a silent verbal as was Sammy Watkins. Perryman is good friends with Jonathan Vilma.
Posted by: 4-Real | October 14, 2012 at 08:59 PM
The familiarity and emotion will keep it closer than expected.
Wildcat with Duke, Clements, Dorsett, and Dallas Crawford please.
When you think about it...the Miami Hurricanes have weapons.
Fisch and No'D need to use their imaginations. They should go see the movie, The Master this week.
Posted by: Zakkee | October 14, 2012 at 09:02 PM
Posted by: Zakkee | October 14, 2012 at 08:57 PM
I sure hope so.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | October 14, 2012 at 09:08 PM
86 you guys going to be in town on Friday this week or just for the game.
Posted by: Pbcfrcane13 | October 14, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Saturday ONLY.
1. But we will be at East 4 for tailgating at 5 PM.
2. In section 444 or 445 LAST row against the wall during the game.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 09:09 PM
Sorry Soup been busy with my day job saving the world
Posted by: hassan | October 14, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Keep doing what U are doing, much MORE important that Canes football. But IF U could have been there then U would know why I just say: OH MY!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 09:10 PM
Eddie Johnson was offered by Randy Shannon 1st and Golden honored Shannon's offer after Shannon was fired!! If Golden is such a great recruiter and developer of talent then why was Olsen Pierre the only temple kid he gave a Miami offer 2!!?? Mrs Feliciano, if u reading this 4-Real is 4-Real bout comin to c u bae!!! Lol
Posted by: 4-Real | October 14, 2012 at 09:11 PM
Willie...as any Canespacer like RaizeCane, OcalaCane, NativeCane, OGV or Old Skool can tell U here are the rules:
1. U gotta show up.
2. U gotta stay until the end.
3. Good things are bound to happen.
I will tell U this: All U gotta do is show up. I will take care of your game ticket, your tailgate experience anmd your transpo to/from the game. After that it is ALL on U!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 09:15 PM
Mrs Feliciano, if u reading this 4-Real is 4-Real bout comin to c u babe!!! Lol
Posted by: 4-Real | October 14, 2012 at 09:11 PM
BTW...U ain't got no chance. She's a lady and U TARDY.
Old Skool is in love! LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 09:20 PM
1. Thanks SOUP, had a great time from the tailgate to the patio party, the only bad part was the last 30 seconds of the game.
2. Didnt see Old Skool at breakfast this morning, next time you may have to take his whiskey!
Posted by: NativeCane | October 14, 2012 at 07:03 PM
1. That's what I'm talkin bout!
2. I think he drank half of the bottle? That man was wild and crazy, spit the hook, went off the chain and hasn't been seen since!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 14, 2012 at 09:24 PM