After a stunning loss to an un-ranked underdog in Wake Forest on the road last Saturday, Miami Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga gave his team a stern lecture and pulled all media access to his players in an effort to motivate his team and get them back on track in what could be a very special and even historic season for the UM basketball team.
Some apparently foolish and incredibly self-centered media types like Jorge Milian of the Palm Beach Post then tweeted something to the effect of: "The UM SID has said that all UM basketball players are off limits to the media this week. No explanation was given as to why."
Surely you can't be serious Jorge? You have covered sports for almost 30 years and the Miami Hurricanes since 1995 and you can't figure out why a coach would make his players unavailable to the media after a huge and unexpected late-season loss to a major underdog?
Well Mr. Milian, in case you still haven't figured it out just yet, maybe you should take a look at the results of Wednesday night's game against Virginia Tech as to why coach Larranaga would pull back on the reigns of his big-headed, headline reading and "believing their own press clippings" team.
The 5th ranked Miami Hurricanes shook a 10-day scoring slump and pulled away from Virginia Tech for a 76-58 victory at the Bank United Center on Wednesday night. Miami's Shane Larkin had 22 points and six assists to lead the Hurricanes, who were coming off a loss at Wake Forest that ended their 14-game winning streak and their bid to go unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Despite a slow start, Miami (23-4, 14-1) never trailed and improved to 13-0 at home. The Hurricanes hold a 2 1/2-game edge over second-place Duke in the ACC and can clinch their first conference basketball championship by beating the Blue Devils on Saturday.
Virginia Tech (12-16, 3-12) fell deeper into last place in the league. Erick Green, the nation's leading scorer at 25.2 points per game, took a painful spill in the first half and scored only 16 - just the third time this season he has been held below 20.
The Hurricanes had averaged only 54.7 points over their past three games and again sputtered at the outset, but led 15-14 despite committing five consecutive turnovers and missing seven straight shots.
Then the onslaught began against the Hokies, who were 18-point underdogs. Larkin led the way, and not only because of his smothering defense against Green. On consecutive possessions early in the second half, the point guard hit a one-handed runner, sank a 3-pointer and fed Durand Scott for a fast-break layup and a 49-28 lead.
Kenny Kadji had 20 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Trey McKinney Jones added 11 points and three steals. Scott, a senior, was held out of the starting lineup for disciplinary reasons. He missed the first 4 minutes and scored nine points. Larkin shot 8 for 12, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range. The Hurricanes made 50 percent and went 8 for 21 beyond the arc.
So Mr. Milian I hope you have learned a valuable lesson from these events.
One that even a University of Florida graduate should find strikingly obvious.
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Ohio it will be posted to their web site after it aires on TV tonight.
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2013/2/28/ray_lewis_and_son_th.html
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 04:31 PM
Tonight at 7 PM. Ray Lewis- The Next Level
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2013/2/28/ray_lewis_and_son_th.html
Posted by: Clwtrdan | February 28, 2013 at 03:51 PM
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Is there any way to watch this from Ohio?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 28, 2013 at 03:58 PM
Tonight at 7 PM. Ray Lewis- The Next Level
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2013/2/28/ray_lewis_and_son_th.html
Posted by: Clwtrdan | February 28, 2013 at 03:51 PM
Crooked ass Rosenhaus suing Bryant McKinnie...
SMD: Rosenhaus sues McKinnie: Miami-based sports agent Drew Rosenhaus has sued Bryant McKinnie — a former Miami Hurricanes offensive tackle who now plays for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
The suit was filed Tuesday in Miami-Dade Circuit Court by attorney Darren Heitner, a partner with Wolfe Law Miami.
Rosenhaus is asking for the money owed him by former client McKinnie, as stipulated by a settlement agreement resolving a prior dispute.
McKinnie, who was a star tackle for UM when the Hurricanes won their last national title in 2001, failed to make scheduled payments toward the $117,287 settlement amount, according to the lawsuit.
Rosenhaus wants the remaining amount that has yet to be paid by McKinnie — more than $85,000, plus interest.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 28, 2013 at 03:49 PM
Swaggy...Mrs. 86 and I will be there too on Sunday.
Great I am sure I will find you. 😊
Posted by: SwagGirl | February 28, 2013 at 03:21 PM
Swaggy...Mrs. 86 and I will be there too on Sunday.
OGV/Raise...U guys ALL in?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 02:34 PM
Going to the UM vs UF Baseball game on Sunday.... Go CANES
Posted by: SwagGirl | February 28, 2013 at 02:25 PM
Also, just noticed 26/28 new blogs a day this month 86, who said what about a season that's not living now?
raize, at least the guy didn't go out of his way to put Morris and Hurricane baseball, 'on notice,' for their performance with their empty championship trophy case to back him up.
Are you going to any of the baseball series?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 28, 2013 at 02:00 PM
Ohio,
I feel bad for other teams Too but I also feel bad for our defense because they still don't have all the tools to really make this team special. Be ready for shoot-outs in the Fall. We will have to puts pts. up to beat Flo., FSU, Va. Tech & Unc, those 4 teams being the iffy games to whether we have a great season or just a good season, (9-3, which, I'm not saying is bad.
Usually don't talk to much about round ball but in for the Canes to beat Puke, they have to limit the 3-ball and get Dumlee in foul trub.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 28, 2013 at 01:59 PM
Real gators are a bit unnerving to encounter in the wild. When I was a kid my dad would go fishing on his bass boat and we would see alligators on occasion. A little disturbing when you're in a boat with about a foot of freeboard.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 28, 2013 at 01:59 PM
How stacked are we at TE
Posted by: Hassan | February 28, 2013 at 01:07 PM
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If utilized properly by Coley, I feel real bad for other teams LBs/Safeties
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 28, 2013 at 01:44 PM
Which goes to show how much he knows outside of where to catch bass.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 28, 2013 at 01:19 PM
There IT is right there.
I would have tossed the chair into the lake but all I had as back up was Old Skool and the guide might have tossed me. We saw REAL 10 foot and a 12 foot gators that day swimming less than 100 feet from our boat so I was not taking any chances. LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 01:44 PM
LOL @ OGV
Posted by: raizecane | February 28, 2013 at 01:25 PM
It is, was going to leave the comment on the video itself raize. I bet that guy wants Jim Morris fired for winning those titles in baseball while the revolving door of everybody up to and including Andy Lopez didn't.
Which goes to show how much he knows outside of where to catch bass.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 28, 2013 at 01:19 PM
That's a really cool catch. I wish I could do that.
As for TE, we're loaded.
Posted by: LB | February 28, 2013 at 01:18 PM
Good daym everyone.
Posted by: j.w. | February 28, 2013 at 01:12 PM
Good win by the hoops team though I couldn't see it. A win at Duke would be nice for them
Posted by: CGNC | February 28, 2013 at 01:10 PM
How stacked are we at TE
Posted by: Hassan | February 28, 2013 at 01:07 PM
LB...check this one out with the morning fog and live action of Old Skool catching the first fish of the day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttgS-4tybJk
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM
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Is that a Gator fold out chair? Please tell me it isn't.....otherwise that thing should be at the bottom of that lake.
Posted by: raizecane | February 28, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Kinda funny when you think of it. The NCAA says that Shapiro paid over $170.000 to former and current players (at the time) but Auburn paid over $180.000 for Cam Newton and a National Championship. Oh, wait that didn't happen.
Posted by: MassivCane | February 28, 2013 at 12:42 PM
LB...check this one out with the morning fog and live action of Old Skool catching the first fish of the day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttgS-4tybJk
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM
That's some beautiful scenery down there. It looks like I'd actually enjoy fishing for once.
Posted by: LB | February 28, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Ohio...but according to Luke.. were suppose to get all these kids
Posted by: UMike | February 28, 2013 at 10:55 AM
For those wondering why we didn't recruit Quinton Powell (or ANY other player), remember there's always a reason...
"2013 LB Quinton Powell going to USC has a lot of hang ups, mainly that he has not passed the FCAT AND needs a higher SAT/ACT score. She said that he is probably going to be headed to prep school or JUCO and that per his parents, they would like him to stay in-state and are pushing him towards Miami. Not sure how it's going to work out academically for the kid, but if he is struggling with the FCAT, I don't know whether UM is even an option. Hopefully he can get his grades in order."
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Here is our fishing video with Old Skool and Capt. Mark Beaver on Lake Istokpoga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyquyzBzUCg&feature=youtu.be
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Love seeing former Canes taking time to go see current Canes!
Colin McCarthy @COLINMcCARTHY52
Big congrats to @AIR_CORN23 with the win tonight. The U pic.twitter.com/YMYjQ6OSEq
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 28, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Once per hour in the U.S., Duke Johnson gains another yard for the regular season.
Posted by: LB | February 28, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Article on Great American Coffee Roasters:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20101202/COLUMNISTS/101209964
Canespace product launch now set for the UM Spring Game on 4/13/13.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 08:23 AM
5 spot....not bad to start the day
Good roundball last night, they are back on track.
Posted by: Account Deleted | February 28, 2013 at 08:11 AM
Note the shirt in the photo:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20130221/ARTICLES/130219638
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 08:11 AM
Awesome win.
When is the depth chart coming out?
Posted by: LB | February 28, 2013 at 08:08 AM
Duke/UM rematch for #1 and a #1 seed inside track down the stretch? Going to have to beat the refs for this one too.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 27, 2013 at 09:35 PM
Totally agree 100%.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 28, 2013 at 07:47 AM
What a way to rebound from the Wake Forest lost.
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