The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It is is large, cold and deep, full of beautiful sea life but also wrought with extreme danger.
On Saturday your Atlantic-based Miami Hurricanes unleashed a massive Tsunami of offensive and defensive firepower that completely overwhelmed, submerged and eventually drowned the team from Pacific University.
UM point guard Shane Larkin, the sophomore who is the only non-senior starter for the Hurricanes and the ACC player of the year, had 10 points and matched his career high with nine assists as No. 2 seed Miami beat Pacific 78-49 in the East Regional on Friday.
But it was the Miami seniors who made the difference in the outcome of this contest. Playing their first NCAA tourney game in five years, the Hurricanes (28-6) took control with a 14-0 run midway through the first half. They went on to their most-lopsided victory ever in the tournament.
Durand Scott had 21 points with five 3-pointers for the Hurricanes, who already have four wins more than they ever had before. Reggie Johnson had seven points and 10 rebounds.
Second-year Miami coach Jim Larranaga took mid-major George Mason to the NCAA Final Four in 2006. That makes him the only ACC coach not at Duke or North Carolina to take a program that far - and he might be able to do it again, with his own ACC team from "The U" in Coral Gables.
The Hurricanes will play Sunday against Colorado or Illinois.
Pacific (22-13), the California team that played its last game for retiring longtime coach Bob Thomason, was no match for the Atlantic Coast Conference's regular season and tournament champions.
Yo otra vex!
Posted by: nemo2002 | March 22, 2013 at 08:45 PM
Damn you nemo
Posted by: laquinton | March 22, 2013 at 08:49 PM
Nice article 86. Let's go Canes. Illinois is next on Sunday.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 22, 2013 at 08:53 PM
Florida Gulf Coast up by 9 on G-Town. We coulda warned U not to sleep on them!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 22, 2013 at 08:57 PM
86, score correction in 2nd paragraph.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 22, 2013 at 09:05 PM
John J. DeGioia needs to be FIRED!
D'No too.
But The Don should never leave.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 22, 2013 at 09:17 PM
Gulf Coast just beat Georgetown. Lol!
Posted by: CoCane | March 22, 2013 at 09:21 PM
FOR KIRIJAX'S EYES ONLY:
AUSTIN, Texas – Two weeks removed from a win over conference opponent No. 32 Georgia Tech, the No. 10 University of Miami women’s tennis team took down the No. 22-ranked Texas Longhorns 6-1 at the Penick-Allison Tennis Center.
“We played great doubles today which gave us the momentum early, that was essential against a team like Texas,” head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said.
The Hurricanes took advantage of strong doubles play led by Monique Albuquerque and Clementina Riobueno, who beat the Longhorns’ Lina Padegimaite and Lana Groenvynck, 8-2, to win the first doubles match. That was followed up shortly by another 8-2 Miami win over the Longhorns, when No. 48 Lina Lilekeite and Stephanie Wagner took down the No. 19-ranked doubles in the nation, Breaunna Addison and Noel Scott.
The Hurricanes started to pull away after No. 100 Stephanie Wagner defeated Texas’ Noel Scott, 6-3, 6-4. Kelsey Laurente, playing at No. 1 singles and ranked No. 81 in the nation, clinched the Hurricane victory with a 7-5, 6-1 win over No. 42 Aerial Ellis of Texas.
“I am so proud of Kelsey on court one today,” said Yaroshuk-Tews. “She was smoked by Ellis in January. We gave her a plan that she wasn't the most comfortable with but she embraced it and trusted us. As long as she keeps building on today this could really be a turning point in her career.”
The Hurricanes' last point came from court 5 as No. 116 Clementina Riobueno won 6-2, 4-6, 1-0 (10-7) over Padegimaite. “Our business in Texas is far from complete,” warned Yarohshuk-Tews. “We need to bring to our ‘A’ game tomorrow against Baylor and finish what we started.”
Miami takes the court again tomorrow against the Baylor Bears in Waco, Texas at 2 p.m.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 09:28 PM
Ohio...I got it.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 09:30 PM
Nice article 86. Let's go Canes. Illinois is next on Sunday.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 22, 2013 at 08:53 PM
U know I luv U bruh!
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 09:39 PM
Bay Hill gave up 13 eagles today, making 24 in first 36 holes.
For each one, #EaglesforArniesKids gives $5K to Arnold Palmer Hospital.
GOOD CAUSE.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 09:42 PM
FGCU just broke about a million sheets
Also, OGV serving a big slice of humble pie on the last blog. I have to remember to double check any statistics I quote about my accuracy calling recruits' destinations, or I could end up with a double serving.
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | March 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Hooyah Navy! Love the carrier picture. Go Canes!
Posted by: The Dude | March 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Hurricanes Baseball @CanesBaseball
#Canes have surrendered two runs here T-9, as Woodrey is now on in relief of Sosa; #Canes leading 11-4 with one away
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Hooyah Navy! Love the carrier picture. Go Canes!
Posted by: The Dude | March 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM
That's what I'm talkin bout.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Hurricanes Baseball @CanesBaseball
VT has plated six runs here T-9, as the #Canes lead is cut to 11-8; Nedeljkovic on to close it out with one on, two outs in the inning.
WTF?
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 10:18 PM
“I was saying to Durand, we waited four years to play in this tournament and we finally got our first win.”
-Reggie Johnson
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 10:23 PM
It's not only worth pointing out FGCU's win today, but also almost every team from the U's schedule this year, other than NCState (I was surprised they lost to Temple). Arizona, LaSalle (big upset over KState), UNC, Duke, FGCU and Mich. State.... 6 of the remaining 31 teams (excluding the U, of course) were on the U's schedule this past season, and I think 7 of the initial 68 had been. It would have been even more interesting had the Wolfpack won, but it's still reflective of quite the difficulty of schedule. For those who forget, the U defeated all but Arizona and FGCU of this bunch, although the 2 games with Duke were split....but 2 vs. NCSt. and 3 vs. UNC were won. This means the Canes played 11 games vs. tournament teams this season, and 9 vs. teams in the second round.
If the U plays like it is capable, I don't see the big challenges hitting until the elite 8. However, one bad game (ie GTech, WFU, Ind. State, etc.), and none of this will matter any more.
Congrats on an amazing day, Canes. Unfortunately there are high expectations, a place the U basketball team isn't used to being. It's a nice problem to have!
BTW, nice article re: today's game vs. Pacific. I think Illinois will be much more of a challenge, but the U will be a tough matchup for the Illini. I am expecting Butler to take care of Marquette in a close one to match up with the winner of the U vs. Ill., but that's why the games get played.
Nice weekend all.
Posted by: JCane | March 22, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Hurricanes Baseball @CanesBaseball
#CANES WIN! 11-9! Take out No. 24 Virginia Tech in the series opener!
Posted by: 86Cane | March 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Can't wait to blitz when we actually have a Dlineman call for a double team.
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: 360Cane | March 22, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Posted by: Canesfan_1 | March 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM
It's all friendly with O_C, he may be no UMike in recruiting prognostication but he's well on his way to being the highest paid Canespacer of all time with WWiN taking the CEO to negotiation school.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 22, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Clint Hurtt has been placed on Admin leave
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 12:20 AM
Feeling a little butt hurtt tonight, Clint? What a two faced chuckle head clown. Who can't position coach a damn either.
Who looked worse these last two days, Gonzaga or Kansas? Going to have to go with the final poll #1 just slightly only because I liked WKU's team a little more but Kansas just didn't look like they had an obvious advantage at any of the five spots on the floor tonight while Stockton's kid and the long hair Big Country Reeves Jr. were able to outplay their counterparts for long stretches of their game which has to worry Jayhawk supporters tonight.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 23, 2013 at 12:37 AM
Went 21-11 for the 2nd round on one bracket with NCST, OKST dead picks to the sweet 16 and Georgetown dead to the elite 8, so I'm already 0-3 before tip tomorrow and 0-1 next weekend already as well.
Other bracket is 22-10 with the Hoyas a dead draw just through the sweet 16 as the only difference
Thought long and hard about FGCU but never pulled the trigger, I thought they'd choke away a close game but they built too big a lead to do so tonight. Considering I haven't done a single one of these since I was actually in school at UM I'm feeling alright about the 3rd round with what I've got left as on both I've got UL, Michigan, Arizona and the real UM in the final four.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 23, 2013 at 01:29 AM
Will have a house divided on Sunday... Wife went to Illinois. Live. In Chicago so a majority of our friends went to Illinois as well. I would love to have bragging rights over my Illini friends. The kids have Miami gear but the wife wants at least one in Illini Gear. At least the cat will be rooting for Miami with me because her name is Mia.
Posted by: Mia Chi 'Cane '98 | March 23, 2013 at 02:02 AM
Mia Chi, my wife is also a Illinois grad. We live in Schaumburg and my best friend is a U of I alum. No kids, but she rescued the cat so it's on her side. I never thought our house would be divided, Sunday will be fun. Go 'Canes!!!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | March 23, 2013 at 02:28 AM
This guy knows what he is talking about, I concur with his assesment of MJ
http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-draft-player-profile-miamis-mike-james/
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 03:02 AM
Good win by the hoops team. I cannot believe there aren't more comments about them.
Posted by: CGNC | March 23, 2013 at 09:24 AM
CGNC,
Unfortunately this blog is more fascinated with the hope of the football team breaking out, than the magnificent play of a hoops team that can win a title.
We debate about IF Golden & his staff will bring us back but Larranaga & his staff have us THERE. Championship play is expected from the football & baseball programs. Neither has brought that to the field in years. We're seeing it being done on the court & it's not appreciated. Smfh...
Posted by: CoCane | March 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM
I would love to talk hoops but lets face it. No one gives a fukk. Lol
Posted by: CoCane | March 23, 2013 at 10:18 AM
One last point. If the football team was having this type of success, the blog would have 1,000 comments...
Posted by: CoCane | March 23, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Thought long and hard about FGCU but never pulled the trigger,
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 23, 2013 at 01:29 AM
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I DID!! YES!
Have em losing to SDSU though.
I'm doing well so far. 1 sheet 25-7 with no Sweet 16 teams out yet.
Other sheet was 24-8, but 3 Sweet 16 out. Bucknell, G-Town, Wisconsin
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Feeling a little butt hurtt tonight, Clint?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 23, 2013 at 12:37 AM
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I C wut U did thar!! Lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Any spacers at the scrimmage? Updates please!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Dieter Kurtenbach @dkurtenbach
Tracy Howard. Massive hit on Dallas Crawford.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Rainier Perez @MrRay22 6m
Dwayne Hoilett with his 2nd sack of the afternoon. Has put on some serious muscle along with some other guys. Remember him at 225 as fresh
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Rainier Perez @MrRay22 13m
Last two plays explosive for UM offense. 25 yard pass by Morris to Dorsett sets up 30 yard run by duke to the one yard line. #dukeisloose
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RT @dkurtenbach: Dorsett with a gorgeous 20-yd out. Morris hit him with ease.
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Dieter Kurtenbach @dkurtenbach 26m
Pick: Morris has been tipped at the line three times. Finally picked. Chickillo comes up under it.
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Malcolm Lewis looks bigger. Haven’t seen his speed yet. If it’s intact, he’ll be a huge asset for the Canes. He’s lined up as No. 1 WR.
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RT @dkurtenbach: Just saw it — Malcolm Lewis hasn’t lost a step. Look out.
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RT @dkurtenbach: Tyriq McCord is a full-grown man. I pity anyone who has to block him.
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Dieter Kurtenbach @dkurtenbach 41m
Hunter Wells put Dequan Ivery on his back, setting up an impressive Danny Dillard TD run. I like Dillard’s potential.
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Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Rainier Perez @MrRay22 48m
Alex Figueroa is really making the pads pop this morning. Just put duke on his behind.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Chris Yandle @ChrisYandle 33s
Alex Figueroa, Dallas Crawford, Brandon Yosha and Herb Waters have all impressed early on during #Canes scrimmage at Traz-Powell.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 11:10 AM
They are hitting out there, Dorsett just got lite up
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 11:17 AM
http://campl.us/onUX
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 11:18 AM
https://twitter.com/RudyD777/status/315474482963816449/photo/1
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Help me out...who is Yosha??
Posted by: Texcane | March 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Herb Waters looks very much like the real deal to me. #Canes
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Rainier Perez @MrRay22 48m
Alex Figueroa is really making the pads pop this morning. Just put duke on his behind.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 23, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Mmmmm Hm
Posted by: CaneRock | March 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Behind an impressive start from sophomore lefthander Chris Diaz, the Miami Hurricanes took down No. 24 Virginia Tech 11-9 in the series opener Friday night at Alex Rodriguez Park.
Diaz delivered his fifth quality start in six opportunities this season, scattering seven hits across a career-long eight innings. After surrendering two runs in the first, Diaz would settle down to allow only four hits the rest of the way. The sophomore picked up speed as the night progressed, striking out the side in the seventh and retiring 10 of the last 11 batters he faced. He ended the night with a career-best six punchouts.
After falling behind in the first, the Hurricanes struck for five runs over the next two frames, including a four-run third that saw Miami send all nine batters to the plate.
Miami (18-7, 3-4 ACC) cut the deficit to 2-1 with a run in the second. Junior Brad Fieger opened the inning with a double belted into the left-center gap, while a sacrifice fly from freshman Ricky Eusebio two batters later put Miami on the board.
Back-to-back singles from Christopher Barr and Alex Hernandez to open the third gave the Hurricanes a prime scoring opportunity in the early going. Senior Chantz Mack delivered on his chance, roping his first triple of the season down the rightfield line to help Miami take a 3-2 lead.
After Virginia Tech (17-6, 4-3 ACC) starter Brad Markey set down the next two batters, the hosts came up with some timely two-out hitting to increase their early advantage. Michael Broad connected on an RBI single, and eventually took third on an error by Hokies' centerfielder Andrew Rash and a balk from Markey (2-2). After Ricky Eusebio was issued a four-pitch walk, slugger David Thompson delivered an opposite field single that plated Broad, as the Canes opened a 5-2 lead.
That was all Diaz (3-1) would need, as he retired 12 of the next 15 batters after the first.
Posted by: SOUP | March 23, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Tex...here is the 411 on Yosha:
http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=658368&SPID=103763&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=28700&ATCLID=205558713&Q_SEASON=2013
Posted by: SOUP | March 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM
It's all friendly with O_C, he may be no UMike in recruiting prognostication but he's well on his way to being the highest paid Canespacer of all time with WWiN taking the CEO to negotiation school.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 22, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Yeah, I think I got jobbed in the negotiation process. I am looking for a loophole in the contract to renegotiate or else we may be over the salary cap, even by Alabama-LSU-Louisville standards.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 23, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Hawaii... Two of my very good friends in Chicago are UM almuni as well and there wives also went to Illinois and were in the same sorority there so we are all going to watch it together. Should be a fun and hopefully memorable Sunday! Definitely in enemy territory the next 36 hours.
Posted by: MIA Chi 'Cane '98 | March 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM
BrianTheBeastLondon @MiamiRadioBeast 2m
. @CANEINSIDER has learned that Dyron Dye most likely has an Achilles injury . Most likely to have an MRI tonight. Al said he is "worried."
Posted by: Hassan | March 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Dieter Kurtenbach @dkurtenbach
Antonio Crawford reads Morris on a cross-field out route and picks him with ease. No excuse.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 23, 2013 at 12:13 PM