Never Give In, Never Give Up

University of Miami redshirt junior defensive end Shayon Green has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2012 Brian Piccolo Award co-winner, ACC Commissioner John Swofford announced Thursday. Green shares the honor with Florida State senior running back Chris Thompson.  

The Piccolo Award has been given annually since 1972 in memory of the late Brian Piccolo to the “most courageous” football player in the ACC. Piccolo was the 1965 ACC Athlete of the Year and played for the Chicago Bears before his career was cut short when he was stricken with cancer. His courageous fight against that disease was an inspiration to the Bears and the entire football community. 

Green had to overcome four different major injuries. He twice tore the ACL in his right knee, once tore the meniscus in his right knee and also suffered a wrist dislocation forcing him to miss all or a major part of the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons.

Finally healthy, Green led the Hurricanes in tackles and was one of the key leaders on the young Miami defense, with 38 of his 67 tackles unassisted. Green also added 2.0 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. He is the first Miami defensive lineman to lead the Hurricanes in tackles for a season in more than 30 years. 

“Shayon is an amazing individual with an unparalleled work ethic,” Miami head coach Al Golden said. “I cannot think of anyone who exemplifies the ideals of Brian Piccolo or is more deserving of this award than him. He has overcome a dislocated wrist and three separate knee surgeries to become our leading tackler and team captain. His commitment and perseverance is an inspiration to us all.” 

Green is the third Miami player to be chosen to receive the Piccolo Award in the eight years since the Hurricanes became an ACC member, joining Frank Gore (2004) and Glenn Sharpe (2006).

Comments

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Yeah!

[86Cane]

OGV...I will run the Shortlist tomorrow PM.

Is Rutgers and Louisville playing tonight or Saturday?

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Tonight but screw those losers 86.

[Mcginns ale house]

I think the next tenn. coach is our own Butch Davis

[j.w.]

Top five again!

[DallasTX Cane]

Bernie K

[roachcane77]

Congratulations Shayon Green... that's an award that proves you are a young man of great character!

[dj moonbat]

I think the next tenn. coach is our own Butch Davis

Posted by: Mcginns ale house | November 29, 2012 at 06:54 PM

Thick drawl? Check.

Lax NCAA enforcement? Check.

Expensive? Check.

The guy is perfect for Tennessee.

[WWIN]

I see why Golden said its a no win situation when he talks. People either take it the wrong way or say its a excuse. The man is just tryin to inform us of what's going on. Would yall rather him just come out and say the "offense is pretty good and the defense is bad", and thats it with no details and no information about player developement and who's playing?

[DallasTX Cane]

What up 86?

Great award for Shayon! He deserves it with what he's gone thru. This is gonna be a LONG off season as I'm really excited about a lot of the young players that emerged this year. Morris and Duke will fill the leadership roles on offense and I think someone will emerge to lead the D also, Bush probably. Experience, self confidence and leadership will go a long way to improving the D (as would a new DC). I think that's going to add up to a good season.

[WWIN]

The guy is perfect for Tennessee.

Posted by: dj moonbat | November 29, 2012 at 07:37 PM

What i'm hearing down here on the local radio is that they don't want to touch him because of unc firing over the whole ncaa mess even though his name was cleared. Also i've heard more Golden to UT than Davis. Folks down here seem to love Golden

[86Cane]

DTC...love seeing U, moonbat and Solar all around the 'ol blob! I'm good, just making off-season plans and schedules to keep this place running and entertaining.

I'l start with some basketball and then baseball coverage soon. I also hope to go to a few of the HS State playoff games with Hassan at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando the next two weekends. We will do some scouting while there of potential Canes like we did with Duke and Flowers last year when we met Hurricane Legend Art Kehoe in the stands.

OhioCane and Hassan are going to focus on the ALL important football recruiting process over the next few months. It appears the Canes are about set there with their commitments all locked up except for maybe 2-3 signing day surprises or disappointments.

Then we will try to schedule a Canespace outdoorsy type retreat around the Spring game in March or April. I'll be outdoors with Mrs. 86 every weekend now through April. The weather is perfect this time of year.

Other than that not too much? What about U?

[86Cane]

Last year, me and Hassan at FHSAA playoffs with Duke and Kehoe:

http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2011/12/vikings-are-victorious-as-duke-runs-wild.html

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Teddy Bridgewater looks like Mickey Mouse in the Sorcerer's Apprentice in Fantasia with the only long sleeve undershirt on the Louisville offense tonight in New Brunswick.

[hitter]

Looks like Golden will get another pay increase and extension due to the rumors of him being pursued. SMH!

[roachcane77]

Just listened to the AG & Sid interview...

Everytime I listen to Al, I come away a believer.

If he's gonna stick with D'No... I'm going to back him. (At least for one year... ) If nothing changes, THEN I chip in for the airplane sign to fire D'No.

I'm through bashing. We need to win, and we need everybody on board.

Let's Go Canes!

[WWIN]

Roach,

I agree 100%

[Montreal-Cane]

MIAMI HAS PULLED OFF THE UPSET! FINAL FROM THE BUC: Miami Lady Canes 69 , #6 Penn State Lady Lions 65! And the fans storm the court again!

[laquinton]

Al Golden is staying at UM. One thing I noticed is about Coach Golden from his temple job.. the process is something that he is fond of saying. Congrats to Shayon and Duke. Love Shayon he is like frank gore.. most would quit but he didnt. I love how Duke is famous around the city. I cant wait to be in Florida in march.

[laquinton]

Butch should go to UT. Why not ? Great a school and he is a great Coach

[Jack]

Roach -

I have been a believer in coach Golden! Welcome aboard bro.

[LB]

Sid Rosenberg!

[LB]

Hey all (off topic):

I recently completed a short documentary about the largest Halloween attraction in our region. We're trying to set up a premiere/benefit for a historic theater and for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Link for the trailer is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYVrHapkIrc&feature=plcp

Back on topic. Go Canes!

[UpNorthCane27]

LB awesome trailer bro looks interesting... Congrats and best of luck with that my man!!!

[86Cane]

Bridgewater playing injured for The Ville and showing some guts. Rutgers defense is pretty good this season.

Runtgers 14, Da Ville 10

[86Cane]

Monty...that is TWO big wins on consecutive nights at The BUC!

[Mcginns ale house]

Latest UT news--- jimbo and golden decline to interview for job.
Tennessee ad staff getting press room ready for announcement
at 9am on head coach position. One reports says it is to announce
Jon Gruden as the new coach. Other reports says it is to announce
They are no longer interested in Gruden. Also canespace was on Vol.
network. It said "reported by canespacer Al golden to stay in Miami ".
Hey "canespacer" is better then nothing .

[CGNC]

What's party people? Watching the Heat, they are fun to watch.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Golden at Tennessee would be beyond hilarious the first time he goes for it on fourth down in field goal territory on the road against a ranked team and doesn't convert in a game with a three point or less final score differential that UT ends up on the short end of like VT in 2011. Can't do that kind of stuff at a school with Neyland as its stadium name and the third most seats in it in the nation while expecting to last very long.

[86Cane]

Morgan Stroman scored 15 points, leading Miami to a 69-65 victory over No. 6 Penn State on Thursday night.

Suriya McGuire's layup with 14 seconds remaining broke a 65-all tie. Alex Bentley had a chance to tie it but her jumper with 5 seconds left bounced off the rim. Miami's Michelle Woods grabbed the rebound and was fouled.

Woods made both free throws with 2 seconds remaining to secure the win for Miami (5-1).

Stefanie Yderstrom finished with 13 points and Woods scored 11 for the Hurricanes.

Maggie Lucas led the Lions (5-1) with a game-high 20 points.

[86Cane]

Hey "canespacer" is better then nothing .

Posted by: Mcginns ale house | November 29, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Too funny!

[86Cane]

Tonight’s Starters: Maria Brown, Suriya McGuire, Morgan Stroman, Michelle Woods, and Stefanie Yderstrom.

· UM beat a ranked Big Ten opponent for the first time since Dec. 19, 1991 when the Canes topped Purdue at home 65-63.

· Stefanie Yderstrom tied her career-high with seven assists on the night. She previously had seven against SIUE on Feb. 7, 2010.

· The Hurricanes had a season-high 19 steals. The previous best was 15 in the season opener against North Florida.

· Morgan Stroman had a season-high five steals (topping two, last done against Radford on Nov. 24).

· Michelle Woods and Stefanie Yderstrom both had a season-high four steals. Woods previously had two at Richmond, and Yderstrom had three multiple times.

· Krystal Saunders scored eight points off the bench to lead substitutes from both teams in scoring.

· Miami beat a top 10 opponent for the first time since being on the road at Maryland on Feb. 12, 2012

· This was the Hurricanes’ first game against Penn State in program history. Miami has now faced 11 of the current 12 Big Ten members.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Just want to take this chance to say:

THAT'S WHY YOU'RE RUTGERS!

Still.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Lady Canes beating Penn State is awesome seeing the fans storm the floor at the BUC on consecutive nights is awesome. I love that our bball teams are good as well. M-I-A-M-l fight, fight, fight!

[Montreal-Cane]

86 things are getting better in Coral Gables...The best is yet to come!

[DallasTX Cane]

Sounds busy 86! IMO the blob articles the past 12 months have been the best yet. The writing and content keep getting better. I might not post as much as I used to (work is just busier & I got tired of the "we suk merry-go-round"), but I think this site is a fantastic place for content and mostly good debate.

Looks like things might be coming together for CANES bball...2 huge wins on back to back nights! Very impressive. It's nice to celebrate every once n a while.

[WWIN]

Can't do that kind of stuff at a school with Neyland as its stadium name and the third most seats in it in the nation while expecting to last very long.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | November 29, 2012 at 10:39 PM

TRUST ME when i say this, yes the hell u can. Ever heard of a guy named phillip fulmer?????? Dooley lasted 3yrs and he came from La Tech with a losing record. They so desperate for a coach right now that they are pretty much tryna give gruden the university and part of the cleveland browns, and if u ask me he's way over rated.

[LB]

"LB awesome trailer bro looks interesting... Congrats and best of luck with that my man!!!"

Thanks a bunch.

Shayon Green was a breath of fresh air this year. Dude deserves it.

[Ohio_Cane]

Recruiting Update: Miami has offered 2013 4-Star CB Rashard Robinson, 6'2'' and 170 lbs, from Blanche Ely. Currently committed to LSU.

[86Cane]

FHSAA football playoff page:

http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/football

Playoff brackets in the top right corner.

Check 4A, 6A and 8A.

[86Cane]

FHSAA playoff ticket info:

http://www.roadtoorlando.org/tickets.html

Hassan...where U at?

[Ohio_Cane]

My alma mater playing in the 4A State Championships today at 4! First time EVER. Whole town shutting down!

GO RED DEVILS!

Lol

[usagainsttheworld]

Im not into the bashimg d'no wave. But as long as he is here itll be interesting to see if we can attract more good talent on the defensive side of the ball.

What would you do if you were a highly talented recruit given the perceptions of our defensive coaches?

[usagainsttheworld]

Goldie probably wont fire his friend-- thats understandable. But I wonder if he will fire anyone else on d?

[Ohio_Cane]

New Raising Canes - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_nDX5HjUSao

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"Check 4A, 6A and 8A.

Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2012 at 09:36 AM"

Damn it, I clicked them all and found out my zoned school for middle and high school is hosting a game tonight against Trenton for a shot at the 1A final, now there goes my Friday night probably 86 all for a trip to podunk Newberry.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"What would you do if you were a highly talented recruit given the perceptions of our defensive coaches?

Posted by: usagainsttheworld | November 30, 2012 at 10:11 AM"

Ask guys you look up to coming up in your area who signed at UM what they think of him really, Tracy Howard (or his mom) still has a Twitter feed so it won't be that hard to get the straight dope and make your decision based on that.

[LB]

"What would you do if you were a highly talented recruit given the perceptions of our defensive coaches?"

1. You can play immediately.
2. 5 time national champs.
3. Rising program.
4. A winnable conference & BCS games.
5. Top 40 education.
6. The city of Miami.
7. UM's campus.
8. NFL.

:)

[herbieibis]

Shondell & Ferman in their roundtable discussion said it best, "The Defensive line sucked" Those guys see the problem and it ain't all DENO, so when all you non-believers start yakking about what a turd he is as a corrdinator, just remember this. Shayon Greeen, no sacks in 12 games, Olsen Pierre 1 1/2 sacks, Chick 4 sacks and no other sacks from a DT. Our starting DE's had 4 sacks the entire year and our starting DT's had 1 1/2. I believe McCord had 2 sacks off the bench. How does a starting DE go an entire season and have no sacks? What are you going to say, DENO told them to rush but not sack the QB? It comes down to talent and the lack there of. You might be able to blame shemes on the Db's getting torched or filling in on run support, but you can't blame DENO for the sad sacks he has up front. Yes it's his responsibility to coach them up but it's hard to squeeze water out of a dried up turnip. Ivery, Moore weren't ready to play and should have been reshirted but played because everyone else stunk or was hurt or had their feelings hurt, a la Luther. Corey King was a reshirt Freshman and probably will be a career back-up, unless we go to a 3-4 defense. Porter and Pierre are our best 2 DT's and they too are average. Go ahead and bash DeNo, see what you want to see.
Sorry Ohio, yes I'm whacking the De-Line again and have been for 2 solid years, non-stop, but we are on the verge, with this offense but in order for us to be back, that line has to get fixed. If we can improve to the top 30's we have a shot to run the table. Two players away up front, just 2 who are road graders and I'm sure our DB's will be saying "Thank God I don't have to chase this azz-hole all over the field for 10 seconds before the QB has to throw the ball".

[86Cane]

Now there goes my Friday night probably 86 all for a trip to podunk Newberry.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | November 30, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Stuff happens!

BTW...1 PM for the Shortlist.