When the bully comes to town, and constantly beats you down, eventually U have to fight back. The mighty Duke basketball team has been the ACC's big bully for a long, long time.
But on Wednesday night, Miami finally decided to fight back and gave the bully a taste of its own medicine. The Hurricanes opened one man-sized can of whoop ass and in a epic beat down of major proportions just totally trashed Duke by 27 points: Miami 90, Duke 63.
With a steady roar coming from the sea of orange and green behind the visitors' basket, No. 1-ranked Duke had a tough time making a shot.
The Blue Devils went more than 8 minutes without a field goal in the first half Wednesday night, and a sellout became a blowout for No. 25 Miami, which delighted a boisterous crowd with a 90-63 victory.
The defeat was the third-worst ever for a No. 1 team, and Duke's worst in nearly five years.
Durand Scott scored a season-high 25 points for the Hurricanes, and Kenny Kadji added a season-high 22. Shane Larkin had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and Durham, N.C. native Julian Gamble had 10 rebounds and four blocked shots.
Miami (14-3, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) beat a No. 1 team for the first time, taking control with a stunning 25-1 run midway through the opening half. The Blue Devils missed 13 consecutive shots despite numerous good looks, while four Hurricanes hit 3-pointers during the run that transformed a 14-13 deficit into a 38-15 lead.
The bottom line is that on Wednesday night, the #25 ranked University of Miami men's basketball team completely dominated #1 ranked Duke.
Yeah,I see that smile on your face.
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Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 08:27 AM
Oh yeah go canes, way to whip the dookies.
Posted by: 706cane | January 24, 2013 at 08:31 AM
Yes Indeed. Great night last night. All we need now is a Nole beat down to make it a perfect week.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 24, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Yes sir Old Skool. Good article 86.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 24, 2013 at 08:37 AM
What a great day and night for Miami..and we didnt get a football win, hire a coach or gain a commit lol....when I got home from Church and turned on the tv there was 6 mins left...I seriously thought they had the score backwards or my tv was fuzzy etc..was happily shocked! I think it did wonders for out recruits. They visit the beautiful campus..they see its AWAY from some of the rough areas they are use to in Miami..all the excitement..and the fans showing love...oh and be BEAT DOWN the #1 team for the first time in Miami history! I got chills hearing the crowd saying "Its Great To Be A Mi-Am-Mi Hurricane"!!!
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 08:38 AM
The letter that Shasha sent is inexcusable - perhaps she could resign and go work for Emmert
Posted by: CGNC | January 24, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Respectfully, I couldn't disagree more. There is a big difference between what you say publicly and what you say privately. The letter was just perfect and hit just the right tone. In public, you portray a frustrated and appropriately angry but civil tone. A sophisticated political operative like Shalala knows exactly what she's doing. Let the NCAA bleed out. I'm sure behind the scenes Thorpe conversations are stronger.
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | January 24, 2013 at 08:49 AM
"A sophisticated political operative like Shalala knows exactly what she's doing. Let the NCAA bleed out. I'm sure behind the scenes Thorpe conversations are stronger."
That's right. The hobbit's not stupid. She may annoy and anger the UM fanbase to no end, but she is far from stupid. Behind closed doors there are deals being struck...
...guaranteed.
Posted by: LB | January 24, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Don't know why, but the song "It had to be U" keeps running through me head
Posted by: Old Skool | January 24, 2013 at 08:57 AM
CaneInsider - Source: Jimbo Fischer has notified OC James Coley that he [Jimbo] will give up play calling responsibility, Coley decision expected today.
LOL! Jimbo nervous!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 08:58 AM
Jimbo knows that if Coley leaves FSU for Miami..and the addition of Mario, South Florida will be on LOCK!...Also..I am perectly fine with what DS said.
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:01 AM
LB, not only that, but the NCAA is still writing the NOA. Why would you provoke them now in public? Dona's approach in this case is exactly right, just enough calm outrage, no matter what you think of her and her politics. The letter was perfect.
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | January 24, 2013 at 09:04 AM
DS basically placed the ball in the NCAA's court in public while at the same time calling them out. She let everyone know that Miami has been going above and beyond while the NCAA was playing dirty. Donna didnt have to say much, this is all over ESPN and everyone is talking about the NCAA NOT Miami lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:08 AM
Yepp Jimbo nervous. Jimbo reacting rather than acting - letting the U dictate his coaching decisions.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 24, 2013 at 09:08 AM
Yepp Jimbo nervous. Jimbo reacting rather than acting - letting the U dictate his coaching decisions.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 24, 2013 at 09:08 AM
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And his recruits.
Kerr just one example. They said Kerr was too small for OL and too big for TE, then they flip him and say he's gonna be AA.
LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:09 AM
Yepp Jimbo nervous. Jimbo reacting rather than acting - letting the U dictate his coaching decisions.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 24, 2013 at 09:08 AM
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And his recruits.
Kerr just one example. They said Kerr was too small for OL and too big for TE, then they flip him and say he's gonna be AA.
LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:09 AM
Im thinking Golden was more thank ok with him leaving lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Im thinking Golden was more thank ok with him leaving lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:11 AM
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Well ya, we pushed him out. Just saying they didn't even start recruiting him till way after us. Golden's "crappy 3* kids", ya know.
PS Spacers - Do NOT be surprised if James Coley is our next OC. No lock of course, but I see it happening reading the writing on the wall.
IF he does accept the job, we may actually get 90% of the FSWho/UM recruiting battles that are on the fence.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Ohio..I think when a coach is "Mulling" a decision, they tend to stay..imo..Jimbo will give him the play calling duties and the school will give him a raise..imo..I have no clue how good of an OC he is, but he is an awesome recruiter and would give us a powerhouse recruiting team in south florida.
On Kerr..the writing was on the wall any way..and we need defensive help and have big fish on the line lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:17 AM
Ohio..I think when a coach is "Mulling" a decision, they tend to stay..imo..Jimbo will give him the play calling duties and the school will give him a raise..imo..
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:17 AM
Yeah, that's my opinion too, sounds like a win-win for Coley.
But at the same time, Coley has to ponder which HC would give Him a longer leash for His learning curve, and that's where I think we have an advantage.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 24, 2013 at 09:30 AM
Jermaine Grace should be announcing next week.
Again, no, he's not undecided. He made up his mind. They're having a hard time getting TV time so he can have his moment.
Wonder if he got his U hat back from AQM for the announcement?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:31 AM
Thursday update: FSU believes Coley is leaving; NCAA/UM fallout
Thursday morning update: FSU believes offensive coordinator James Coley is leaving for UM. An announcement could come today, but there's nothing official yet.
FSU agreed to match - but not surpass - UM's $500,000 offer. But FSU would not allow him to call plays; Fisher enjoys doing that himself.
At UM, Coley will run the offense and call plays. He has called plays only one season in his life - for a talent-deficient FIU team that finished 1-11.
Coley, a Miami High graduate, also likes the idea of returning home to Miami, where he has family.
Coley's move also could help UM in recruiting.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2013/01/coley-talking-to-um-ncaa-news-fallout.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | January 24, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Nice update, CR!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:47 AM
What was Fisch making here as OC/QB coach? Was it more or less than the $500k they're offering Coley?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:48 AM
Ohio..UM doesnt report those things..so I have no clue. Google it? lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:50 AM
"It would not shock me one bit if Al Golden went full board, on schollies, this year" Tim Reynolds to @SedanoShow
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 23, 2013 at 03:38 PM
Would he even want to bring in a full class considering most of the top guys know where they want to go.I've always felt like 23 would be the top number,so if the U skates and get their top 8 that should mean a suprise or 2 might be coming
Posted by: myndraize | January 24, 2013 at 09:50 AM
Myndraize, there are some kids that we pushed out because of small class size that want to be Canes that he could reel back in. It's possible.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Myndraize, there are some kids that we pushed out because of small class size that want to be Canes that he could reel back in. It's possible.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Very true, guys like Cunningham
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 09:53 AM
"IF he does accept the job, we may actually get 90% of the FSWho/UM recruiting battles that are on the fence."
Can this guy actually coach, or is he just a recruitnik?
He's had only one stint as a true offensive coordinator (since it's universally agreed that Jimbo runs the show at FSSpew). The stats aren't that great, honestly...
http://www.fiusports.com/portals/1/content/fls/11700/Stats_Cumulative/Football/2006/teamcume.htm
Posted by: LB | January 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM
LB..I am wondering the same
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM
He's had only one stint as a true offensive coordinator (since it's universally agreed that Jimbo runs the show at FSSpew). The stats aren't that great, honestly...
Posted by: LB | January 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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A few things, IMO:
1 - Golden found and hired Fisch. He knows what to look for on that side of the ball.
2 - Jimbo obviously thinks this guy can be big time by swallowing his ego and giving up play-calling to keep him. No, he's not just doing it so he doesn't come to UM.
3 - His one year at FIU was completely talent-depleted. Check out that roster.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM
When the new offensive cordinator comes, does that me the players will have to learn a new playbook or will we use the same one Fisch applied?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 24, 2013 at 10:26 AM
^^^mean^^^
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 24, 2013 at 10:27 AM
A little insider info: We're down to 2 candidates for OC.
Obviously Coley, and I don't know who the other is, but it's only 2 right now.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 10:27 AM
I hoped all season that AG would make a closing run at MacKensie
Posted by: myndraize | January 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Is the big DT who is committed to the cavs possible or is it KB or bust? Really need porter-olsen-robinson to be TOP DOGS
Posted by: myndraize | January 24, 2013 at 10:55 AM
I little bit of Dicky V died last night seeing his beloved duke team get whooped
Posted by: WWIN | January 24, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Is the big DT who is committed to the cavs possible or is it KB or bust? Really need porter-olsen-robinson to be TOP DOGS
Posted by: myndraize | January 24, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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Don't forget about Kamalu already committed and then there's Bostwick. Bostwick has no grades issues from what I've heard
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Canes vs FSU bball is SOLD OUT
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:06 AM
LB Yannick Ngakoue visiting this weekend.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Yannick-Ngakoue-132007
No, this does NOT mean we swung and missed with 6 or Grace
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:22 AM
LB Yannick Ngakoue visiting this weekend.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Yannick-Ngakoue-132007
No, this does NOT mean we swung and missed with 6 or Grace
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Might mean Reynolds was right..maybe Golden is going to go all out and use all the scholarships available..especially if they are for top guys
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Might mean Reynolds was right..maybe Golden is going to go all out and use all the scholarships available..especially if they are for top guys
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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That or he's taking Kerr's spot?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
I say we have one recruiting casualty due to grades (happens every year).
Other than that, all bets are off now. Golden could very well blow the doors off and load up the whole crew.
Posted by: LB | January 24, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Yea i guess Kamalu will see time at de/dt i heard he was really green and needed to add 20 pounds or so to be effective at dt,i'm real high on Bostwick thought he was underated by the star raters
Posted by: myndraize | January 24, 2013 at 11:35 AM
LB, we already had it. AJL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Might mean Reynolds was right..maybe Golden is going to go all out and use all the scholarships available..especially if they are for top guys
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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That or he's taking Kerr's spot?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Either way is fine with me. Snagging a 6'3 240lb 4-star LB out of DC would be amazing lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 11:41 AM
There is a big difference between what you say publicly and what you say privately. The letter was just perfect and hit just the right tone. In public, you portray a frustrated and appropriately angry but civil tone. A sophisticated political operative like Shalala knows exactly what she's doing. Let the NCAA bleed out. I'm sure behind the scenes Thorpe conversations are stronger.
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | January 24, 2013 at 08:49 AM
This. Shalala was for eight years the HHS secretary for Bill Clinton. She knows a thing or two about being harassed by politically-motivated witch-hunts.
Somebody pointed out, at the tail end of this last thread, that all the coaches who left now have reputations in tatters, the NCAA's rep is ruined, and Miami has consistently managed to look responsible (at least in the Shapiro aftermath). None of this is an accident. Shalala knows how to win at the game of bureacratic infighting.
The Coen brothers made a terrific gangster movie, Miller's Crossing, where Gabriel Byrne's consiglieri character pulls a similar job on a rival mob. Worth checking out, for sure -- as good a gangster movie as there is.
I still wish Shalala would just let 'Canes football be 'Canes football. But the job she just pulled on the NCAA is simply jaw-droppingly ruthless. Those shiv wounds might never heal properly.
Posted by: dj moonbat | January 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Jimmy Puma @DirtySouthCanes
.@JGJr9 @CANEINSIDER just saw coa ch George Mcdonald leave the Hecht Center...hmmmmmmmm.
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WTF!?
Posted by: DeployedDiehardCane | January 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM
3 jobs in 1 month.
LOLOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Jimmy Puma @DirtySouthCanes
.@JGJr9 @CANEINSIDER just saw coa ch George Mcdonald leave the Hecht Center...hmmmmmmmm.
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WTF!?
Posted by: DeployedDiehardCane | January 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Might be the second option Ohio was talking about...or maybe he left some stuff behind lol
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2013 at 11:49 AM
.@JGJr9 @CANEINSIDER just saw coa ch George Mcdonald leave the Hecht Center...hmmmmmmmm.
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WTF!?
Posted by: DeployedDiehardCane | January 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Probably picking up his last check.
Posted by: dj moonbat | January 24, 2013 at 11:51 AM
He's had only one stint as a true offensive coordinator (since it's universally agreed that Jimbo runs the show at FSSpew). The stats aren't that great, honestly...
Posted by: LB | January 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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A few things, IMO:
1 - Golden found and hired Fisch. He knows what to look for on that side of the ball.
2 - Jimbo obviously thinks this guy can be big time by swallowing his ego and giving up play-calling to keep him. No, he's not just doing it so he doesn't come to UM.
3 - His one year at FIU was completely talent-depleted. Check out that roster.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Remember that in 2009, Fisch was the University of Minnesota's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, and his offense up there horrible, ranked 100 in total offense. The QB rating was very low and the Gophers were 6-7. Golden knew what he was doing and brought him in as OC two years ago. After two years developing QBs (Jacory and Morris), Fisch is now an OC in the NFL.
I think Golden was a plan and he knows what he is doing.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | January 24, 2013 at 11:52 AM