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.
Not really surprising info, but I'm changing my Alex Collins to UM to 99%.
Take that for what it's worth.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 04:19 PM
I also see it like this: when Miami hired Al Golden we as Canes fans knew Shannon left him with nothing and it was obvious by what we saw in that Sun Bowl game.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | January 25, 2013 at 04:15 PM
IDK about all that.
Now did Shannon leave a team that lacked conditioning and morale...yes.
But Randy Shannon didn't exactly leave the cupboard bare like one Larry Coker.
Hell, most of the starters on the O-Line were Shannon's recruits.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 04:26 PM
Grades were a problem with Hearns.
Parker, did quit because he didn't want risk injury. I read the article about it but that was a good 2 months ago and I dont't recall it being a grade issue but maybe more on the lines of making sure he kept them up. Risking injury was the main issue from what I recall.
Posted by: herbieibis | January 25, 2013 at 04:30 PM
IDK about all that.
Now did Shannon leave a team that lacked conditioning and morale...yes.
But Randy Shannon didn't exactly leave the cupboard bare like one Larry Coker.
Hell, most of the starters on the O-Line were Shannon's recruits.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 04:26 PM
Thats not the point of my comments or what LB and I are talking about. Referring to what Randy Shannon left or didn't leave Al Goldn is an entirely different topic all together.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | January 25, 2013 at 04:31 PM
I was over on the fsu site for a while yesterday. It was a real mess,
that Lt. From state of the u was taking them all on by himself. He is
Quite the blogger and has great knowledge of um sports. I wanted to jump in and help him , but was unable to post. The bullets were flying and he was more than holding his own!!! It was said that m.t. Cancelled his visit to fsu
This weekend can anybody confirm?
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 25, 2013 at 04:35 PM
He did NOT cancel. Someone started that this morning. 6 is at FSU today.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 04:36 PM
LB respect man.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 25, 2013 at 04:44 PM
Thats not the point of my comments or what LB and I are talking about. Referring to what Randy Shannon left or didn't leave Al Goldn is an entirely different topic all together.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | January 25, 2013 at 04:31 PM
And my point is that Shannon lost His team, the media, and the fans. He didn't lose because He didn't stock the cupboard. Anyways, that's neither here nor there, that era is OVER!, no need to re-litigate it.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 04:49 PM
A source told ESPN's Joe Schad that Shapriro's attorney was given a list of questions to ask during the bankruptcy deposition on behalf of the NCAA. The attorney then sent a bill to the NCAA for expenses, which NCAA president Mark Emmert said led to questions of the organization's conduct in the case.
Perez said the NCAA paid her for her services. She told the Sun Sentinel she shared a common interest with the NCAA, but did not say what it was.
My last comment on the matter for a while...
Perez is toast
NCAA is toast
The best article ever on the subject is from Gary Ferman.
http://miami.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1463867
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 25, 2013 at 04:56 PM
Greg Cote:
AL GOLDEN'S "HOMELAND SECURITY" STRATEGY: I find Al Golden's two most recent Hurricanes football hires to be good ones, but more than that interesting ones, for the same reason. James Coley, the new offensive coordinator (from FSU, pictured top) and Mario Cristobal, assistant head coach/tight ends (from FIU, bottom) have this in common: Recruiting. It is a clear strength of both men, especially in South Florida. Cristobal is born and raised here and tapped in with local schools. Coley is a Miami High alum whose first coaching job was at Norland; ESPN has named him top recruiter in the ACC. I mentioned this coincidence to a source in the football program. "But it isn't a coincidence. It's our 'Homeland Security' plan," the source said, the phrase his, not Golden's. "Al wants to dominate [recruiting] in Dade and Broward." That's especially true now as the school faces possible scholarship limits by the NCAA in the Nevin Shapiro case. If you don't have quantity, the quality had better be that much greater. The strategy to dominate in your bounteous backyard also sounds to me like a head coach digging in and planning to stay awhile. Golden and Cristobal were at the basketball arena with guest recruits during UM's big win over No. 1 Duke -- a result and ambience that could only have helped Canes recruiting leading to next month's signing day. And sitting right next to UM's current star running back Duke Johnson was the player Miami hopes follows in Duke's footsteps: South Plantation's heavily recruited Alex Collins. My guy coined the new reemphasis on South Florida as 'Homeland Security.' I might call it fencing in the backyard. Either way, Coley and Cristobal are smart hires to help Golden and UM get there.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 05:18 PM
Thanks, positive and negative comments. But sports is entertainment. The point is to get good entertainment, right? No one wants to be hanging around .500 and being a middle of the road team in a mediocre conference.
I absolutely have no problem being the villain, but being conditionally loyal isn't a bad thing. Else spend your money and watch a good movie.
Cause: Bad coach, mediocre team.
Effect: now we've got a good coach in an upwardly mobile program. Pretty sweet.
Posted by: LB | January 25, 2013 at 05:26 PM
Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande
Miami's Kenny Kadji on Duke reaction when Reggie Johnson checked in: I’m telling you there were some scared players out there.”
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 05:34 PM
David Thompson isn't the only hitter at UM who can throw a football
Turns out redshirt freshman David Thompson isn't the only athlete at the University of Miami who can swing a big bat and fling a football around.
Outfielder Grant Heyman, a three-sport star at Pittsford-Sutherland High School (N.Y.) and 11th round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in June, said Friday he's had discussions with the football staff about going out for football in the fall.
Heyman (6-4 1/2, 205) was an All-State quarterback and said he had offers from Rutgers, Syracuse and Buffalo as well as some Football Championship Subdivision programs. He said UM coaches told him he would come in as an athlete and potentially play "quarterback, receiver, really anywhere."
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2013/01/david-thompson-isnt-the-only-hitter-at-um-who-can-throw-a-football.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 05:36 PM
The best I've read yet...written in non-lawyer talk by a lawyer (some graphic language)...
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/1/24/3907888/ncaa-miami-investigation-scandal
Posted by: Texascane | January 25, 2013 at 05:37 PM
Darnell Dockett on Katherine Webb …
“And I would have got her if I really wanted her. But I don’t think she’s my type. I’m not into the thinner girls and the modeling thing like that. I like hood chicks. I like girls with a couple stab wounds, bullet holes, been knocked up a few times. I like girls who’ll be able to drive me and look over and be like ‘you know my driver’s license is suspended.’ I like girls who you know have bad credit when they’re 21.”
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 05:43 PM
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 05:34 PM
Plumlee.
I know people down the 'overrated' chant as you're supposedly discrediting your own team's accomplishment while its happening but I couldn't help but enjoy the fact he rimmed out two free throws while the crowd indulged in it as that blowout ran down. Effective psyche weapon.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 25, 2013 at 05:46 PM
Plumlee is a great athlete and an improved player, I am not sure how much he is overrated because he is not rated super high. He is a good player and a great athlete. KK is a baller though and can have a good career in the L, he should thank coach L. All these kids learning to play real D should thank coach L because that will show up on tape and help them get in the league.
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 05:57 PM
Ogv--- I read your earlier post. Only you could taint this weeks good
news with a negative post. I know coley is gonna suck -- the Gold-don does
not know what he is doing. The pimp is great ---- black clouds around football program-- somebody pissed in my Cheerios I think it was Dno---
Blah-blah blah- blah- even you can't stop this wave of positive energy
no matter how hard you try!!!!haha--- u m football on the rise wether you like
It or not!!!!!
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 25, 2013 at 06:01 PM
This is pretty funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPR_VwNOCDQ
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 06:06 PM
Every blog has its negative nancy. Canespace
Has ogv and the herald has Jim gallo. Somebody
on the space hinted to me they were the same person.
I don't believe that,even though there writing styles
are pretty close.
Can anybody confirm or deny that they are ? Or are not the
same person?
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 25, 2013 at 06:16 PM
from caneinsider
Hialeah offensive coordinator Dennis Marroquin was tasked with the sit down meeting to discuss the talented T-Breds 2014 class with Golden and Cristobal (head coach Marc Berman was in another meeting at the time).
“They were there to talk about the 2014 kids, but they weren’t there to talk to the kids because that’s against the rules right now,” Coach Marroquin explained. “I had my list with our 2014 guys ready to go and we talked about that. We discussed what the Hialeah program was all about. By the end of the day, they showed their professionalism and the energy in the room was big. It was a very straight forward meeting.”
“It was like meeting with two head coaches,” Marroquin said. “It was a complete team effort between the two. You could tell that they were professional–very professional. Those guys came and meant business. It wasn’t a game, it was straight business.”
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 06:20 PM
“They were there to talk about the 2014 kids, but they weren’t there to talk to the kids because that’s against the rules right now,” Coach Marroquin explained. “I had my list with our 2014 guys ready to go and we talked about that. We discussed what the Hialeah program was all about. By the end of the day, they showed their professionalism and the energy in the room was big. It was a very straight forward meeting.”
“It was like meeting with two head coaches,” Marroquin said. “It was a complete team effort between the two. You could tell that they were professional–very professional. Those guys came and meant business. It wasn’t a game, it was straight business.”
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 06:20 PM
Now THAT'S! what I'm talkin' about, VERY! good stuff Hassan.
It's about time we reached out and made some inroads in Hialeah, that's an area I felt we've lost ground on in the past.
Now if we can get the "Boyz In The Muck" down wit' it, we'll be alright.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 06:27 PM
New Canesfreak 2012 video good stuff
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 06:32 PM
Forgot the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzjmjGsa3PA
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 06:33 PM
OK guys, U gotta be smart. When some guy shows up outta the blue named "Darby" U gotta be susupect about his 411.
I'm jus sayin...
Posted by: 86Cane | January 25, 2013 at 06:36 PM
MAN!, watching video of Coley, that kid is a FREAKIN' PLAYER!
I'll tell ya'll what, if we can land Him and Collins, PHEW!, that would be darn near impossible to stop.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 06:37 PM
Coley is a silent, we got him already, Collins is coming to. Are getting into Re-Load time boyz. 1st rounders' backing up 1st Rounders. I know i sound crazy but believe me this class coming in now will back up kids will that will go in the 1st rd.
Posted by: Hassan | January 25, 2013 at 06:43 PM
Where is it saying beau sandland to ASU????
Posted by: UpNorthCane | January 25, 2013 at 06:09 PM
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In the fake world of "This Place Isn't Real", yes, he's at ASU
He's enrolled at UM as of today.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Ohio_Cane, is Kamalu EEing, or is He coming in later?
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2013 at 07:01 PM
Kamalu is a June enrollee I believe. Not 100% sure
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 07:13 PM
Ale House needs to be cut off at the bar, he's not making sense since The Pimp refused to let an injury to his best player completely derail his season.
Unlike the guy who looks like his favorite plushie that is . . .
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 25, 2013 at 07:33 PM
86- My novel was written in bits and pieces by everyone so I figured there was no need to re-type it all.
I am gonna try to do a really solid article for you all next week, though. Lots of ideas floatin' around this young head.
Only 218 days till football season!
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 25, 2013 at 07:47 PM
Only 218 days till football season!
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 25, 2013 at 07:47 PM
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Whoa, whoa, whoa... Slow down!
Lets just worry about NSD in 12 (TWELVE!)!days!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 07:51 PM
It's time to renegotiate golden's contract. Now.
Posted by: Tonycane | January 25, 2013 at 08:11 PM
Lots of ideas floatin' around this young head. Only 218 days till football season!
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 25, 2013 at 07:47 PM
Let me know when. I'll send my peeps to meet your peeps and we will do lunch.
Posted by: 86Cane | January 25, 2013 at 08:25 PM
Guys i admit i got worries aboutthe sandland stuff i forgot we libe in a world with trolls around us
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | January 25, 2013 at 08:25 PM
-Orange 'n Gallo in the vein--
Yes-- I have been drinking;) it's Friday and you
can't cut me off "I have a tab ask the barmaid"
I stand by my earlier post and believe you enjoy
spreading a dirty black cloud over the football program.
While others choose to give you a free pass I do not.
Excuse me for a sec-
"Ya of course I will have another!! What kind of stupid question is that?"
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 25, 2013 at 08:26 PM
LB -
I agree! As a fan you must vote with your "pocket book" and right about now I am about to write some checks, lol
Go Canes
Posted by: Jack | January 25, 2013 at 08:27 PM
ogv---not a fair fight can only post on my phone.(the letters are getting small) 86
was supposed help me fix so i coul post on my laptop but he never did. I will finish
calling you out later when i have a better field of vision.ps....I hope we dont lose Dno to a heach coaching spot!!!!
Posted by: Mcginns ale house | January 25, 2013 at 08:44 PM
86- If you want to meet me halfway, like in Tennessee or something haha. You should go to Pitt next year-heck, we should get a CaneSpace group to go there for all us northern-living Cane folk.
Posted by: kenyon19ypr | January 25, 2013 at 08:48 PM
Yes, I'm a proud Miami Hurricane club member and just got my renewal package the other day.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 08:51 PM
I believe Ohio and myself will be at that game!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | January 25, 2013 at 08:51 PM
I'LL BE AT THE PITT GAME FOR ANY SPACERS WHO WANNA MEET UP!!!!
Live 45 mins from the stadium!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 25, 2013 at 08:52 PM
Yes I am a proud Miami Hurricane Club member and renewed.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 25, 2013 at 09:05 PM
F*ck man, Canespace kicks a**.
Posted by: The Dude | January 25, 2013 at 09:10 PM
What's this joker blabbing on about free passes?
Ale House, this is from an article about why the Lakers suck this year, tell me where D'No and Al's plushies are on this example?
There are two types of coaches …
1. A coach who looks at his players and says, "How can I put these guys in the best position for them to succeed?"
2. A coach who looks at his players and says, "How can I use these guys to make my system succeed?"
Now, think about the mind-set driving Coach No. 2: He's basically saying, I'm here only because of my system. I can't actually coach. If you give me the wrong players for my system, it doesn't matter — I will keep using the system anyway, because Plan B would be coming up with a more inventive way to coach these guys. And I can't do that. I'm not good enough. So if it's OK with you, I'd like to go down in flames with my system."
Coach #2 is responsible for any clouds over the football program Ale. Plus, a shoddy carpenter always blames his tools.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 25, 2013 at 09:15 PM
NEW BLOG UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | January 25, 2013 at 09:21 PM