McDonald Uses The Drive Thru

That is it: I am officially boycotting McDonald's.

Even I have to admit that occasionally I use the drive thru lane at McDonald's for a quick cup of hot coffee or even a greasy cheeseburger or a tasty fish sandwich every once in a while when I am on the road and in a hurry, but I had no idea that at least one UM coach does too.

University of Miami wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator George McDonald also apparently likes the always fast and efficient drive thru lane at the fast food restaurant named after him.

Or at least the one that now apparently exists a The U?

McDonald became the first UM coach on Al Golden's staff to leave his position at Miami when he accepted the same coaching position at the University of Arkansas. New Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema who was just hired away from Wisconsin selected McDonald to join his staff.

Obviously McDonald's experience in working in and recruiting South Florida was a big factor in the hiring process. As any head coach including Bielema knows, you have to have access to the South Florida talent pipeline if you are going to win and win big in college football.

That fact alone makes all Miami coaches attractive targets to other schools across the Country. As a result, it would not be surprising if other major universities with open coaching positions came calling on other UM position coaches and coordinators during any and every off-season.

With other cash rich conferences always at the door, it is always possible that other UM coaches could be tempted to leave for something we all want in life: more money.

In the current culture that is college football that is just the nature of the beast. It is a beast that UM head coach Al Golden and the UM athletic department will have to try to tame when they can and simply understand and let go of when they can't.  

As a small, private institution in the ACC, unfortunately that is reality.

Now, as for replacement candidates we like former UM WR Lamar Thomas who just so happens to be currently coaching wide receivers at Hampton University. Yeah, we like that a lot.

But until then, we are boycotting McDonald's.

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Comments

[WWIN]

GG,,

A lot of bad recruiting is taking place at a LOT of these other schools you mentioned. For example some of them offer EVERYBODY and don't even have room for them, that's throwing out a big net, it's great for the school but what about the kids that get told sorry no more room for you? Some coaches are star gazers too and look at recruiting site's and don't do their own EVALUATIONS. I hope you know that Alabama does not have to get any player less than a 4* unless they want to, they can get all the 4*'s they want. So why would they take a 3* player?? Probably because they believe that he's better than that and under the radar.

But anyways, I was not talking about you in the statement I made earlier I was just trying to make an example. So if I offended you I apologize.

I do this wit a lot of bloggers lol. This was yo initiation.

Like the CEO says,
Welcome, post here and post often, I think that's how is saying goes lol

[Mcginns ale house]

Don't know how to import it but great video from dade browsrd all Star
Practice of datdolla blowing some kid up and throwing up the "u"

[G.Girard]

And there are 96 players taken yearly in the first 2 rounds.

*64

[G.Girard]

*96 in 3 rounds.

[G.Girard]

Yamma Yamma

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fAco2xlzjY

[Mcginns ale house]

Willie you probably know how to import the carter video???

[G.Girard]

Like the CEO says,

Welcome, post here and post often, I think that's how is saying goes lol

Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | December 20, 2012 at 07:40 PM

thank you Sir ... and Go, All Things Canes.

[WWIN]

Mcginns,

From what website?? Jamal Carter??

[Mcginns ale house]

Willie--- so your high on A.Crawford?? I think he is gonna be real good also. He was on twitter messing with Dortch telling him how skinny he is and Crawford claimed he is "A chiseled 191 lbs now"

[Mcginns ale house]

Willie- The cater video caneinsight twitter.

[Mcginns ale house]

I guess it kind of privacy violation reading these players tweets.
But it sounds like we have a pretty good bunch of guys.That Dorch
is funny ragging highsmith about blinding people with his buck teeth.
That's funny!

[86Cane]

Good bloggers + Good manners = Good blog.

Thank U to ALL who contribute here.

[86Cane]

Of course having WillieWill fighting the good fight, refusing to go negative and stirring it up every once in a while is kinda fun too. LOL

[WWIN]

86,

I figured you was talking bout me when you said good bloggers, you welcome. LOL

[WWIN]

Mcginns,

I didn't see it on there, I looked on canes insight for it

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^

Yeah ANTONIO CRAWFORD will be the man in 2013. Too many people are
are sleeping on him for TH3 even he got mo PT than him

[Mcginns ale house]

Willie -- I will go look for it. Soup trying to update
my blogging and reg. IPad says not my email but it is.??

[Mcginns ale house]

Latest -- dabo chasing after carter....one of our kids is a little homesick
sounds like he is thinking it over while he is home.

[86Cane]

The Miami Hurricanes opened their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule in near-flawless fashion Thursday night, overpowering the visiting NC State Wolfpack 79-53 at the BankUnited Center.

Miami took early control with a 16-3 run out of the gates, extended its lead to 24 by halftime, and put the Wolfpack away for good with a 14-0 run to start the second frame. Powered by a season-high 21 points from Stefanie Yderstrom, the hosts earned their 47th home win in the last 48 tries.

"Every game is important," Yderstrom said. "In the ACC, anybody can beat anybody, and it's going to be a tough game every game. You have to play hard every game."

[86Cane]

Ale House...I'll post directions tomorrow here on the blog on the reg process.

[Mcginns ale house]

Thanks soup.

[Mcginns ale house]

Willie-- did you happen to catch that rb who single handily took maryville
Out in the tn. State champ game?? Watched it again on the local network
The kid is committed to miss st. I know the competition here in tn. Is not that good.but...,,,,he is good. Maybe not enough top end speed. I have coached a lot of different states tn. Not so good

[WWIN]

Mcginns, whats his name??? I know Corn Elder for Ensworth he is the truth and he actually likes the canes, he's a 4* with a offer from ohio state

[Mcginns ale house]

No Willie that's not him. I will think of his name in a minute.
Man Jan 18th is turning into one hell of a recruiting weekend.
Adding to the already impressive list is Kirkland -Thomas-Whitfield

[Mcginns ale house]

If you count Dobard - Williams-Robinson -foster that's like over a dozen recruits that weekend. They must have something big planned. I hope the Heat are in town!

[LB]

"My family really wants me here in Miami, especially my momma. Playing early is a big factor too so after seeing a lot of the young guys play this year that's a big deal for me."- Jamal Carter, via Canesinsight

[Ohio_Cane]

Jamal Carter = CANE

[Ohio_Cane]

January 18 visits:

DE Tim Williams
TE Standish Dobard
DT Keith Bryant (possibility)
RB Alex Collins
S Jamal Carter
DB Artie Burns
OL Denver Kirkland
LB Matthew Thomas
ATH Kermit Whitfield
QB Kevin Olsen (possibility)

Also, possibly RLII AND RLIII!

MONUMENTAL WEEKEND!!!!

[UpNorthCane27]

Dammit soup everytime i read through the Article and see the images of Mcd's i get hungry bro!!!!!

Jan 18th is a big day recruiting wise for our coaches, they better have soemthing good planned.

[Ohio_Cane]

^^^^^^^ Golden would be one of the smartest people ever to schedule Ray Lew II and III the same weekend as these kids, especially Thomas. Ray Lew is Thomas' idol.

[Old Skool]

Geez RL II there to help recruit MT. Not too shabby. Get RF there as well.

[Ohio_Cane]

I'll say this... If Ray Lew II is there when all those kids and parents are, SIGN EM ALL UP!

Ray Lew + Golden recruiting face to face? IT'S OVER FOR OTHER SCHOOLS!

Just pray the Ravens don't make the AFC Champ game, cuz then he won't be able to come.

[Ohio_Cane]

Also, if U noticed, Kermit Whitfield is visiting. He told Pete Ariz Golden and staff has been to his school the past 2 weeks. Golden making a push for him, hard.

[Herbieibis]

If you noticed most of the guys, like Whitfield, Collins, & AJL were all speed guys that we can't afford to loose. I'd rather those boys come in the weekend before signing day, so we would be fresh on their minds but then again, 80% already have their mind made up and it's nothing more than a vaction on our dime!

[Ohio_Cane]

Kermit Senior highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VI9fHLpPc00

Back up from your keyboard so U don't drool on it. Lol

[LB]

"DE Tim Williams
TE Standish Dobard
DT Keith Bryant (possibility)
RB Alex Collins
S Jamal Carter
DB Artie Burns
OL Denver Kirkland
LB Matthew Thomas
ATH Kermit Whitfield
QB Kevin Olsen (possibility)"

Good grief. If the Lewis family gets on campus that weekend, it's OVER.

[Ohio_Cane]

Would we actually even consider hiring Trooper Taylor as WR coach/recruiter? Really?

[Da U N Houston]

Ohio Cane, two candidates who's name are circulating are Trooper and Cristobal......like both.....Taylor I think would be a GREAT Asset!!!!!!!

[LB]

"Would we actually even consider hiring Trooper Taylor as WR coach/recruiter? Really?"

There's a lot wrong with that equation, despite the obvious. First of all, Taylor may use UM as a stepping stone to the NFL. Would one 9-10 win season be worth the risk?

[herbieibis]

Troops been in the college game forever, especially in the SE plus an A one recruiter.

[laquinton]

trooper can recruit his ass off tho. and reuben foster loves him and is a great coach

[Jack]

Were is trooper from?

[Jack]

Cristobal would be a HUGE get! He could eventually take over for Jedd?

[Da U N Houston]

Trooper coached at Auburn. And if u check his history, he has a good track record. A coach that head coaches try to take when they leave.

But, need to make sure there's no NCCA baggage

[CaneRock]

AG talks recruiting with Blustein, good interview:

http://sfhighschoolsports.com/blog/audio/audio-al-golden-um-head-football-coach

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

I'd like to see us hire Don Soldinger for the coach opening.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Stay away from Trooper the Bagman Taylor nothing but trouble.

[CaneRock]

But, need to make sure there's no NCCA baggage

Posted by: Da U N Houston | December 21, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Yup, especially if they put that show clause on Him, that'll be like self imposing all over again.

[j.w.]

Too many heads would be scratching if Taylor gets hired, IMO. There are just way too many rumors going on with that guy, if FSU were hiring him we would be all over them for it. Cristobal as a WR coach? Obviously that would be a stepping stone, and I have no problem giving him the job knowing he is going somewhere else as soon as the next offer comes, but doesn't that say a lot about how much you need to know to coach that position? :)

[86Cane]

Taylor is NCAA trouble. Not gonna happen.

"In addition to the official announcements of Johnson and Lashlee Friday Morning, AuburnSports.com's Jay G. Tate reported that Malzahn will not retain wide receivers coach Trooper Taylor. Taylor has been a controversial figure at Auburn, being responsible for connecting with many of the Tigers' biggest recruits, but also being seen as playing fast and loose with NCAA rules."

Look I love Cristobal but what does he REALLY know about coaching WR?

C'mon people: THINK!

[86Cane]

tay away from Trooper the Bagman Taylor nothing but trouble.

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | December 21, 2012 at 12:24 PM

THANK U!

One voice of reason above the roaring crowd.

[5shipsago]

Baggage or not, specualaation or not, I'd hire him over the Crystalball. I realize he's a Miami guy but he wasn't a WR. He's a former head coach and looking to be one again. We don't need a revolving door of coaches, that's been our problem for ever! Does Al need a former headcoach looking over his shoulder, not to mention, one that played here? Taylor is good position coach and great recruiter, not good or okay but great. I'm sure Al knows, what's going on or if he is on the up & up. He too, has been a roamer and will be looking for the next big pay day. I'm looking at it for purely recruiting reasons and we needs to be keeping up wiff duh Jonzes, if we want back up front.

[86Cane]

5Ships...U might want to consider that Cristobal and Taylor are NOT the only two candidates for the job, in fact it is very possibly that NEITHER one is.

Now, let me be clear, I am not saying that they are not, I am just saying your need to expand your search to beyond those two.

Oh and the small fact that there a MILLION qualified candidates for the job.

Yeah that too.

[86Cane]

Baggage or not, specualaation or not, I'd hire him over the Crystalball.

Posted by: 5shipsago | December 21, 2012 at 01:07 PM

Have U shared this with Donna Shalala?

No? Yeah, I didn't think so.

What do U think her response might be?

[Da U N Houston]

Not saying those are the only two, but just that Taylor would bring a lot to the table. The problem is, what's under the table.....

[mi@mic@ne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMh2xP8dqBo

This is the best passing coach we have had at the U...he just couldnt recruit.

http://www.khq.com/story/20318310/son-of-dennis-erickson-comes-to-coach-at-idaho

maybe a possibility

[mi@mic@ne]

With Erickson it was an air war.. lol

[5shipsago]

86',
What Donna thinks, doesn't matter. What the Golden wants, he will get. I believe he might have Donna bent over a barrel, seeing as how, they weren't to mindful of telling him they were being investigated prior to his arrival. I think he holds all the cards right now, or at least until they stumble backwards.

[86Cane]

1. What Donna thinks, doesn't matter. What the Golden wants, he will get.

2. I believe he might have Donna bent over a barrel...

Posted by: 5shipsago | December 21, 2012 at 01:55 PM

1. I am sorry but with all due respect, that statement has aboslutely NO validity whatsoever. None, Zero. Nada. Zilch. If U are not aware that Donna is "The Decider" on all things at UM down to the last detail then U have no clue.

2. OK, I don't even want to visualize that.

[mi@mic@ne]

Posted by: 86Cane | December 21, 2012 at 02:01 PM

that was an indirect ..thats what she said?..lol

[j.w.]

that was an indirect ..thats what she said?..lol

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 21, 2012 at 02:06 PM
LOl!

[TJL]

Oregon's unis are gonna change:

http://www.pacifictakes.com/oregon-ducks/2012/12/21/3792540/oregon-ducks-football-uniforms

[SinisterCane]

It's time for Donna to go, since her arrival...NCAA scandal in which she was part of "bowling alley pic", 2 fired HC's2, 2 AD that got the F@@K out of Dodge, Jackson Memorial Hospital med school budget, held back info when interviewing regarding the NCAA investigation and finally takes Spiritual advice from Barry Alvarez who's only accomplishment was winning a Rose Bowl in his 20+ years of coaching

[86Cane]

Sinister...surprisingly to me there are many Canes fans that feel the way U do about Shalala.

But I am NOT among them (yet).

[86Cane]

MANY NEW FHSAA DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS AND CLASS CHANGES FOR 2013-2015:

http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/football/assignments/tentative_2013-15#Anchor-23240

[Tonycane]

It would be cool if The Rock could be there in addition to RL2.

[WWIN]

Canespace is still here in the afterlife, AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[SinisterCane]

86

Name one thing she has done to your gain your support with her handling of athletic department? Donna maybe not ANTI football but she ain't leading the charge to getting us back to the top, How many football studs wanted to go the U but couldn't get passed Donna's admission standard, keep in mind they players are smart for the NCAA standards

[Ohio_Cane]

Alex Gall, now D-1 State Champ in Ohio.

All U need to know is in these few highlights from the State Semi's. U'll see him. He's the road grader annihilating people...

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/132874/highlights/34386621

[86Cane]

Very interesting stuff from Football Scoop on Fisher at FSU on the hiring of his new DC:

"In today's game, being able to go back to front is very critical because of the spread. To be able to match your secondary coverages to your fronts and who's going to fit and how they're going to fit, and how you're going to handle certain play actions and how you're going to handle certain coverages."

"I think it's more important to be able to go back to front than it is to go from front to back."

[86Cane]

READ MORE, WATCH VIDEO HERE:

http://www.footballscoop.com/news/8448-working-back-to-front-is-critical-because-of-the-spread

[86Cane]

INTERESTING FACTS OF THE DAY:

FSU has not been to a BCS bowl game in 7 years.

FSU has not won a BCS bowl game in 12 years.

[86Cane]

From Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald:

"Plantation American Heritage announced former UM and San Francisco 49ers standout Mike Rumph is new football coach."

[5shipsagoand10yrs+]

We are right there with FSU and I don't find that the least bit interesting, as a matter of fact it sux!

[CaneRock]

From Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald:

"Plantation American Heritage announced former UM and San Francisco 49ers standout Mike Rumph is new football coach."

Posted by: 86Cane | December 21, 2012 at 04:38 PM

GOOD! for Mike Rumph.

[herbieibis]

Fellow Spacers, I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and a better New Year and that goes for our beloved Canes as well. The Herb is coast bound for a week and won't be making any comments. My mind is fried from worrying about our defense. So I'm taking a much needed sabatical from posting. I've stated my case to AL and I hope he takes it to heart. That's all!

[www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359]

I honestly believe Ray Lewis II joins the staff in some capacity next season as he is not playing with the Ravens....I also believe the WR coach will be an important get...I believe it really can sway more recruits than we believe.. As always guys LOVE the site and keep up the good work for all U do....we support U...12%

RCCF

[Ohio_Cane]

Glades Central CB Will Likely to Maryland

[86Cane]

Ohio...do U know why Likely choose MD? Just curious?

[VA Cane]

Dear U Friends and Family;

VA Cane here. Before I update you, let me say I am very sorry for my inappropriate comments made on CS. I will not single out anybody, as I am certain I offended one and all. I read some of my comments; shameful wrong thoughtless apathetical...and that cannot begin to cover it. From my heart, I am deeply sorry and very ashamed I spoke to my friends and family in such a manner. I should join the legion of life banned folks....that would not be enough for my uncalled for opinions, rants, and remarks. I ask nothing in return for I deserve nothing. You do not have to like me or accept me or this statement; I owe it to each of you to tell you I am sorry and apologize. Its not pleasant to read the words of a man thought of as a leader, mentor,coach, and father to young men when he sounds like an damn fool. Thank you for listening and I hope each of you will know I speak directly to you.

I made it past my Mom's passing....toughest thing I have ever faced in life, the toughest game is the game of life we all play. I have much to do; this had been coming and I was not ready to accept it. After last Friday, I realized how fleeting life can be, yet we all are moving to finality each day. I have found a new peace and serenity as my Mom would have wanted that for me. She saw every game I played in sandlot, HS and college. She saw all of my teams of 34 years play at least once. She was my guide, my mentor, my angel. With her passing, I am no longer lost....I have found a new peace, a new maturity.

I have been fairly busy appraising, and I am starting a new venture of using my real estate knowledge with a long time banking buddy to renovate some homes, as well as purchase then transfer contracts on homes for a fee. Things are looking up. I plan on coaching next year and the talent I am getting is really good. They won the SB at their level so I am getting some good ones.

Again, thank you, each and every one of you for being my family. A special apology to 86 for dealing with me. Also a special apology to Willie and Cane Rock; sorry for being a moron. I wish each of you the very best, and thank you for making my life better. May God bless and hold each of you and yours during this wonderful season. He sent his Son to save us all from ourselves; think of him and his birth. Merry Christmas to each of you, and I will be checking in and commenting in nothing but positve ways.

your friend,

VA Country Ass Cane

[www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359]

That is REALLY Big of U....VA and I will say you have my prayers and support....

Bless Your Family

RCCF

[AnthonyJManis aka Antcane]

Six You gots mail.....VA welcome home your the true defintion of a diehard cane.

[roachcane77]

Welcome back Country Ass Cane!

Sounds like you truly have grown and had time to step back and put things into perspective. We are all sorry for your loss, and hope that things continue to improve in your life.

I think the greatest thing about a fine leader and coach like yourself, is that you are always looking to improve, whether it be yourself, or your teams & players.

The greatest calling, (and therapy), is service to others, and your ability to mentor and lead your young players is what you should concentrate on. THAT is what will give meaning to your life.

Great to hear from you, please know that your presence has been missed by your CaneSpace brothers and sisters. Welcome back old friend...

[CGNC]

Posted by: CaneRock | December 20, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Well I will say that Walford had a game where he showed glimpses of that - just slung that defender out of the way LOL

[Ohio_Cane]

Ohio...do U know why Likely choose MD? Just curious?

Posted by: 86Cane | December 21, 2012 at 06:18 PM
-------------------------------------------

Cuz the Canes weren't recruiting him. Lol. I honestly don't know

Va Cane, I must have missed your post(s), but I forgive U for whatever it may have been. I am also very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing anyone is hard, losing a parent is torture. May god bless U and comfort U. Glad to hear it has put things in perspective for U tho.

Prayers with U and the fam.

[CGNC]

Posted by: SinisterCane | December 21, 2012 at 03:17 PM

LOL Sinister I have been paddling that boat for awhile now....sigh

VA Cane - welcome back, you sound happier more at peace. Keep up the good work

[CGNC]

Ohio and Canesteeler - I could use a good dose of Sid, Geno and Co. right about now!

[Ohio_Cane]

Ohio and Canesteeler - I could use a good dose of Sid, Geno and Co. right about now!

Posted by: CGNC | December 21, 2012 at 08:33 PM
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Well they've already cancelled thru Jan 15th. So looks like we won't be getting much, if any at all...

[canezilla]

LOVE WHEN IT'S 40 IN SOUTH FLORIDA. GETS MY NIPPLES ALL HARD

[CoCane]

Canezilla... The only way that would sound good is if CGNC said it. Lol

[86Cane]

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