The Boys Are Back In Town

Fresh off of their "Vini, Vidi, Vici" tour of Tobacco Road this past weekend, your Miami Hurricanes returned to the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables Sunday night.

As the escorted team bus pulled in around 10 PM, Miami fans lined the streets to welcome their newly crowned conquering heroes and their leader, UM head coach Jim Larranaga, home.

And we are almost certain that home may never have felt any sweeter to the UM men's basketball team than it did at that glorious moment in time. 

Earlier last night, Larranaga and his band of merry men watched the (rigged) NCAA selection show to see where they would be seeded and where they would begin play in the (sham) NCAA tournament set to start on Thursday.

It turns out that Coach L and his (disrespected) Miami Hurricanes basketball team are headed to Austin, TX as the #2 seed where they will play The University of the Pacific on Friday, March 22 at 2:10 PM on TNT. 

How a Miami team that won both the regular season conference title and the ACC tournament crown on the road in the heart of North Carolina against the nearly home town Tar Heels was not given a #1 seed is simply beyond comprehension.

Only in the corrupt, deceptive world of the NCAA is that even possible. But, as they say: "It is what it is. Now deal with it!" Now, Miami will need to find a way to turn that disrespect into motivation going forward.

As for today, when U wake up and stand squarely in front of the mirror, you can say something to yourself that you could have never said before in the entire history of the program:

"The Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team are ACC champions and are headed into the  NCAA tourney as a #2 seed."

And nothing, and nobody, can wipe that huge smile off of the reflection staring back at you.

Comments

[The Dude]

We are the best team I've seen so far today.

[j.w.]

Ohio, that's good to hear.
Anyone else stuck at work while the tourney rolls on?

[Ohio_Cane]

So who thinks Michel will choose us?

Posted by: CoCane | March 21, 2013 at 04:07 PM
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Me

[CoCane]

So who thinks Michel will choose us?

[CaneRock]

BREAKING: Two FSU athletes arrested after reports of gunshots

Two Florida State track and field athletes have been arrested in connection with a report of gunfire within the city limits.

Stephen Newbold, 18, is charged with discharging a firearm in public and resisting arrest without violence.

Ronnell J. Mance, 21, is charged with possession of a forged driver’s license and resisting arrest without violence.

According to the police report, Tallahassee Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the area of the pool at 810 Wadsworth Street, Campus Walk Apartments, around 3:36 a.m. this morning.

Arresting officer Terry Mahan arrived at the scene and encountered five men and ordered them to put their hands on their heads. An officer ordered the men searched and one suspect, later identified as Stephen Newbold, fled the scene.

The four remaining suspects were searched. Mance resisted an officer during the pat down and was placed under arrest. An ID card was found on Mance that did not belong to him with a date that had been altered.

Newbold was tracked and located by a K-9 officer and arrested for resisting an officer without violence.

A witness living at Campus Walk Apartments who said she heard two gunshots. She then looked out her window and saw a man later identified as Newbold fire two more times in the direction of the apartments' pool.

Florida State Athletics issued a statement in response to news of the incident:

“We are aware of the arrests and are working to gather all the facts. The students have been suspended from the team effective immediately. Whether they can return as student-athletes will be determined through our discipline policy and any legal proceedings,” said Director of Athletics Randy Spetman regarding the included probable cause reports.

[j.w.]

Co- just having a little fun with my cold MEDS yesterday. :)
The shooting appears to have not caused injuries, involved a couple of track athletes somehow. Don't know much about it but thank God nobody was hurt.

[NativeCane]

RIP AB7. You are always in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers. Its been 10 long years without you here. I know you lookin down keepin me on point when I start slippin. Someday we shall meet again in that special piece of Miami heaven. Miss and love you bruh

Posted by: Dueces Up | March 20, 2013 at 08:53 PM

Yep thats right, they read Canespace in heaven!

Dem Canes!!!

[Old Skool]

Tampa Bay Times reports no one was injured.

Apparently, FSU working on its high powered offense.

[Ohio_Cane]

RT @TDOnline Reports of a shooting involving #FloridaState student athletes has been confirmed by TPD Spokesman David Northway.

[Ohio_Cane]

First busted bracket starts at 12:40! Let's go Bucknell!

[5shipsago]

With Michel, I would be more worried about FSU, than Georgia or N.D. He's already been their 4 or 5 times.

[CaneRock]

How come Percy Harvin had to move to a state where weed is legal....... He will be suspended this fall for sure.

Posted by: Hassan | March 21, 2013 at 07:33 AM

LMAO!

[TJL]

know thy enemy:

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/53517/is-florida-state-rebuilding-or-reloading

[LB]

Via the Herald:

"Former UM offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch, who was hired by the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars for the same position in January, attended practice."

Business or pleasure? Perhaps to draft an offensive weapon?

[Hassan]

How come Percy Harvin had to move to a state where weed is legal....... He will be suspended this fall for sure.

[Hassan]

I guess Heather is starting to jump on the band wagon, I think there is some room left for her.

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/77688/miami-facilities-in-midst-of-upgrades

Ed Reed will win Two Superbowls

[The Dude]

Ed Reed is a Texan now.

They should be real good next year.

[The Dude]

Wow, Heat win again.

[USAFCane]

UNC coach Roy Williams is a class act after the game on sunday he went to talk to the Miami players...

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/inside-college-basketball/21913560/video-roy-williams-addresses-miami-locker-room

Posted by: Montreal-Cane | March 20, 2013 at 02:38 AM

that is class

[CaneRock]

Per CaneInsider, via ESPN:

Beginning of ESPN article:

MIAMI, Fla. -- Sony Michel (Plantation, Fla./American Heritage) has spent the spring working on his hands and trying to become a student of the game as he prepares for the next level. Now at 205 pounds, Michel hopes to add to his 4,819 career rushing yards and 57 touchdowns this fall, but the ESPN Watch List running back also admitted he could be ready to make a decision well before his senior season.

Poster from CI breaking the article down:

-decision will be mid april, no more visits, decision will be final
-"miami is a team I always see myself playing for. I like the offense they run and the backs they produce as well
- says there is no local pressure to pick miami
- says he already as a school in mind that he plans to commit too

on georgia- "Their running backs coach, Bryan McClendon, is a great guy that really relates well to the players. I feel like the success of their running backs in that offense is something that would be great for me."

on notre dame- Notre Dame: "Me and running backs coach Tony Alford have a great relationship and when I visited it was something different for me. I felt good on campus and Coach Alford made me feel comfortable."

[Dueces Up]

RIP AB7. You are always in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers. Its been 10 long years without you here. I know you lookin down keepin me on point when I start slippin. Someday we shall meet again in that special piece of Miami heaven. Miss and love you bruh

[Montreal-Cane]

@CanesHoops has landed in Austin, en route to the team hotel

[Montreal-Cane]

Dennis Dodd
Senior College Football Columnist
Syracuse hoops under investigation by NCAA
March 20, 2013 3:20 pm ET

Syracuse University basketball has been under NCAA investigation for a period of “years,” a source with knowledge of the case told CBSSports.com.

That source said the school has received a letter of preliminary inquiry from the NCAA.

The specific nature of the alleged violations was not disclosed by the source but the transgressions were described as both major and wide-ranging in nature. The investigation also encompasses football but is believed to primarily involve basketball.

[Old Skool]

New Adidas college Bball unis got less than stellar reviews. They're called Underoos, Fruit Stripes and LMFAO costumes

http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/02/28/adidas-college-basketball-sleeves-stripes-zubaz/1953549/

[360Cane]

"Chick being pushed around."

That's all on No'D. What plays was he calling? He needs to call the plays that don't get Chick pushed around.

*Sigh*

[CoCane]

j.w.

Really... :-/

[j.w.]

I think Chickilllo was playing possum, just like in wrestling. Now everyone will think they can run at him, only to find out he was getting ready to Pearl Harbor the RB's. :)

[herbieibis]

First, Odogwu won't need any Tide until his redshirt soph. year. Hype & Hope is what spring forecast are all about. Spring football is great for the coaches evaluation but for the ultra fan like the Herb, I could careless. I care naught, about legends of the Spring only about the end product on game day.
Checking out Canesport today and I saw where Hamilton was talking about the defense and all the disrespect he got from friends and family because of last years production and he had the Gaul to say they didn't need to be like the defenses of the 80's but start their own identity, this was a new time. Last I remember, defense is defense, no matter what era and the objective still remains to score more than your opponent. I'd call last years defense "Sisters of the poor" best I can give them. To Mr. Hamilton, being compared to the 80's defense, would be an upgrade from what I witnessed last year and a damn great complement.

[CaneRock]

And Ogdogwu...love His attitude and perspective on life.
BUT!, He's gonna be a project as far as football is concerned, I don't see Him in the O-Line rotation anytime soon.

[CaneRock]

When watching drills be careful because drills are not Football, they are designed to do something, so when you see a 330 lb man move a 270 man why does that shock you, Football is not wrestling, it is not weight lifting, it is Football. Do you think Von Miller can win those drills against an NFL tackle? NOOOOO and it is not designed for him to.

Posted by: Hassan | March 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

True that.
That was basically a drive block drill for the O-Line, so a stalemate was basically a win for the D-Line.
And Chick didn't do that bad, I was just pointing out Flowers' quickness and technique coming off the ball, He has that quick twitch that you look for on the D-Line.
And Bunche is a freakin' ROAD-GRADER!, but I don't see Him as a Tackle on the next level.

[raizecane]

Yesterday could have been a very dark day for UCF. Thanks to the man upstairs that it didn't come down to another Virginia Tech. I have friends that have kid there.....

[86Cane]

904

[Hassan]

Seantrel is playing just fine, he is not a sorry player he is an NFL talent, and still improving, he is plenty strong, he is not "weight room strong" he has long arms he will not put up big reps but even around 25 reps is not bad and he will get closer to 30 at the combine. Flowers is a very impressive OL and will be one of the best to come through here in a long time, he has a great family too. When watching drills be careful because drills are not Football, they are designed to do something, so when you see a 330 lb man move a 270 man why does that shock you, Football is not wrestling, it is not weight lifting, it is Football. Do you think Von Miller can win those drills against an NFL tackle? NOOOOO and it is not designed for him to.

[j.w.]

Good morning, all. Hoping to get through two more work days, can't get sick before Friday. :)

[CoCane]

Montreal Cane,

I know it's early in the spring but I don't expect much from the D-Line. I think the talent is better than the production we'll see. The problem is Jethro Franklin & the scheme we run. Until an aggressive scheme & D-Line coach is in place, we're going to see what we saw last year. I think they'll be a little better but not much.

As for the O-line. Flowers should start at LT, Henderson RT, with Bunche rotating at both spots to keep them fresh...

[Ohio_Cane]

Canes offered 2015 ATH Shawn Burgess-Becker yesterday. So did Bama.

Coley likes him at WR, but said he's special at DB also.

This is Golden's kinda player. Expect him to go hard after this one.

[LB]

"While I think our OL will be a strength this fall seems we may be seeing the same old story.

Seantrel not it getting done, and Chick being pushed around.

Might be worth a look for Flowers to make a change. He can't be much worse than we've got now"

Way too early. However, remember that even if Flowers beats Seantrel... that Susan's man is probably the very best 6th offensive lineman in the ACC (if he is considered 6).

Defensive line? Another story. Until we get at least one dominant force on the line (preferably in the middle), the d-line will continue to be a liability.

[Account Deleted]

While I think our OL will be a strength this fall seems we may be seeing the same old story.

Seantrel not it getting done, and Chick being pushed around.

Might be worth a look for Flowers to make a change. He can't be much worse than we've got now

[Montreal-Cane]

NIT First round knock outs..

Robert Morris stuns Kentucky in first round of NIT

Louisiana Tech upsets Florida State 71-66 in NIT FSU 18-16 on the season...

Let's go after their recruits Andrew Wiggins and co. even if Wiggins parents went to FSU...

[Montreal-Cane]

UNC coach Roy Williams is a class act after the game on sunday he went to talk to the Miami players...

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/inside-college-basketball/21913560/video-roy-williams-addresses-miami-locker-room

[Montreal-Cane]

Wow Chicks vs Flowers...Chicks looked real bad. Flowers and Bunche are the strongest on the OL. Seantrel far behind.

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

Look What Jort Wearing GayTurd Pickd theU to win it all....
Jinx or Sportsmanship????

http://www.sohh.com/2013/03/miami_dolphins_mike_pounceys_pick_for_nc.html

RCCF12%

[JCane]

Just as a bit of trivia, per ESPN it turns out the Canes aren't the first ACC team to win the regular season ACC and the ACC tnmt. and not get a 1 seed:

And going back to the start of NCAA seeding in 1979, only one team -- Georgia Tech in 1985 -- had failed to earn a No. 1 after winning at least a share of the regular-season crown to go with the tournament title, according to STATS LLC.

Also, per the article, the ACC coaches feel slighted by way of UVa and UMaryland being left out of the NCAA tnmt, along with Miami not getting a 1 seed, etc. (Duke, UM and UNC were all in the top 20 of the RPI). Unfortunately bad losses follow teams the rest of their seasons, just like having an affair does for the rest of the relationship (except there's no way to keep the bad loss from being heard about).

[TonyCane]

Can't make it to Friday's game, hope to make it to Sundays.

[CaneRock]

From :17 to :45 of this video, Flowers completely DOMINATES! 3G.
So much so, that He gets off the ball, before 3G can even get OUT OF HIS STANCE!
Seriously, they need to try Flowers ass on the D-Line, and see what He's got.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p1gojgCrvs

[BEERicane]

I agree, Ohio. But the west is the weakest division in the bracket.

[Montreal-Cane]

Coach L Amazing. What a season! 6 more wins.

[SOUP]

Gunner Kiel granted his release to trasnfer from Notre Damn.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | March 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Five star follies.

[SOUP]

Brandon Odai just extended The Pimp's contract to five years after he's laid to rest.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 19, 2013 at 03:40 PM

Now THAT just made me spit out my beer and LOL!

[CaneRock]

Jon Bastian:

Louisiana’s Kenny Young “Feels Good” About Miami Offer

Part of a national championship high school team, New Orleans (La.) John Curtis linebacker Kenny Young has become one of the most recruited prospects in the Southeast. Less than two weeks ago, the 2014 standout received an offer from the University of Miami and has been in contact with them ever since.

“I had talked to Coach (Michael) Barrow and Coach (Hurlie) Brown last week,” Young said. “I’m getting to know them a little bit. They want me to come up there. They just want me to make it because they know it’s a pretty far ride, so they just want me to make it. Not too many people get an offer from Miami, especially from where I’m from, Louisiana. It just feels good.”

Young, 6-foot-2 and 215-pounds, knows the history of Miami, but is looking forward to learning more things about the program that he doesn’t know.

“I’ve never really been down there,” Young said. “Obviously, they had a lot of great players come out of Miami. They had a lot of great linebackers. Ray Lewis is the best linebacker to watch and Ed Reed is from where I’m from. So, they had a lot of great players that came out of there.”

Since the beginning of 2013, Young has accumulated 20 Division 1 offers–all of which he says has a chance to land his services.

“My only offer in January was LSU,” Young said. “I picked up my offers in February and March. I got some [offers] after LSU, then I got a ‘Bama one and everybody started offering. It’s still early and I’m just enjoying the process. I’m giving everybody a fair chance. I don’t have any favorites yet.”

His college decision isn’t likely to come any time soon. “I think it’s best for me to weigh all my options out and see what’s best for me. It’s a once in a lifetime thing. It’s my future in my hands, so I think signing day will be the best time for me.”

[Ohio_Cane]

Canes got screwed with the seeding though. Should have 1 seed over IU or Zags. Worst case should have been 2 seed in zags bracket.

Posted by: BEERicane | March 19, 2013 at 04:23 PM
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While I agree they should've been a 1 seed, be careful calling it "screwed". U see the gauntlet Gonzaga has to maneuver through?

Canes division is very winnable.

[BEERicane]

What Larkin did in the ACC tourney is what we need in the NCAAs. Canes got screwed with the seeding though. Should have 1 seed over IU or Zags. Worst case should have been 2 seed in zags bracket.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Apparently the ACC coaches think that helping your team win games is more important that Kobe'ing it up for a last place finish?

Brandon Odai just extended The Pimp's contract to five years after he's laid to rest.

[Ohio_Cane]

ACC Coaches name Larkin Player of the Year, Larranaga Coach of the year and Durand Defensive Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com/9ptvfJFBoW

[Ohio_Cane]

Perryman = our strongest LB

Max Bench - 425 lbs
Max Squat - 525 lbs
Max reps of 225 lbs - 33

[j.w.]

Kiel leaving ND already? I don't blame him, but the kid gets around. Wasn't ND the third school he committed to? Oh well, guess there's room for him at IU

[UpNorthCane27]

Yea OGV thats hermy man... she better say yea loll

[Ohio_Cane]

Brandon Linder on crutches with a knee brace on. Golden says nothing that will require surgery, but will be held out "a little while".

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Must be all the man-to-man defense he has his team play.

If The Pimp doesn't sweep these you know the fix is in for the tournament as well so change your brackets accordingly.

[Ohio_Cane]

Gunner Kiel granted his release to trasnfer from Notre Damn.

[Ohio_Cane]

Anthony Moten ‏@anthony_moten95

My top ten UM FSU UF SOUTH CAROLINA ARKANSAS USC NOTREDAME ALABAMA CLEMSON TENNESSEE

[herbieibis]

Oh, that just makes the Herb smile with glee, moving Briscoe to O-Line, as if we have a bunch of earth movers at our DT position. Well DENO, you got to play that lousy hand again you got dealt again. Good luck with the smurf squad and you better hope Grimble, Pierre & Robinson finally decide to play every game.

[Ohio_Cane]

Miami's Jim Larranaga wins USBWA Henry Iba national coach of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[orange 'n green in the vein]

UNC, luckily that one was on top of the 640+ siphoned posts that had accumulated since last night.

Hope you get the yes. Is she in the BC pics with you from the football opener last season?

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"Posted by: Mia Chi 'Cane '98 | March 19, 2013 at 12:31 AM"

Honestly, it was nearly impossible at the time to find any fault with a hire who had that one postseason run where they lost a lead in the second half to a .500 team from the pacific coast playing in Washington DC against his team based in the eastern timezone, then when you get to the dreamy interviews with the media filled with the same quotes again and again and all rational evaluation of his career naturally got tossed out the window by the fans and anybody with any doubts is just an obvious hater of some nebulous something the guy had achieved to that point or some such claim.

Wait, wrong UM revenue sport coaching hire two years ago.

[j.w.]

Good morning, all! Catching a cold three days too early sucks :)

[UpNorthCane27]

Thanx whoever got the post out the spam monster loll

[UpNorthCane27]

hey ohio or 86 if u can find my last post, it had some important info i wanted to share but i believe the spam monster ate it.

[UpNorthCane27]

Big news my canespace family.... I will be proposing to my girlfriend while we are on vacation Miami!!!!

im calling places right now and trying to research on who has private dining on the beach. If any of you have any idea please feel free to post on the blog or email me at johanfgc6@gmail.com, it will be greatly appreciated.

[UpNorthCane27]

testing 1,2,3 yea this thing is def on..

[Ohio_Cane]

#Canes Redshirt freshman and Lafayette, La. native Jacoby Briscoe has moved to offensive guard from DL, now wearing 68.

[Old Skool]

TEST

[86Cane]

Test

[86Cane]

Daytona

[UpNorthCane27]

Sunny is massive but still looks small next to my boy Seantrel henderson that boy is HUGEEE!!!

[TJL]

dobrae utro!

[CaneRock]

Please put him on the Dline

Posted by: SinisterCane | March 18, 2013 at 09:17 PM

I thought so too, but after watching Him run on that Raising Canes video, NOPES!...
too slew footed.

But I like His size and length on that O-Line though, I look forward to seeing Him develop.

[Mia Chi 'Cane '98]

I went back to look at the comments when Coach L was hired back in April 2011. For the most part the Legion had only positive things to say but no one really knew of him. It seemed like Rion Brown wanted to transfer but decided to stay. And there was an article about how Cosch L's success would be based on Reggie Johnson. HA!

Interesting to go back and read comments.

[86Cane]

Dunno. The only person I would like to thank is 86 for running this website for the past 6? years

Posted by: CGNC | March 18, 2013 at 08:09 PM

Curtsy left, curtsy right, bow and dip...

[SinisterCane]

At 6'8 310, Sunny ain't a diamond in the rough, he's a redwood in the forest.

Posted by: Old Skool | March 18, 2013 at 05:35 PM

There IT is right there.

Posted by: 86Cane | March 18, 2013 at 05:37 PM

Please put him on the Dline

[CGNC]

It was nice to see the crowd in the posted video meet the team. They deserve all of it. They played too many times in front of empty seats.

GO CANES

[CGNC]

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Dunno. The only person I would like to thank is 86 for running this website for the past 6? years

[KiriJax]

Ok, I get the message. Go Canes!

[KiriJax]

Posts keep disappearing! Amazing...

[KiriJax]

Posts disappear here? Interesting...

[CanesAllDay]

I have to respect people that admit when they're not right. I agree with orang' about the prez, and it just bugs me when such a narrow view is taken but it's so true about those November days being dark ones.

When it comes to this

letters to the alumni to talk to the NCAA or else face ostracism from their alma mater for example is going to be her low point to her presidency to date

I think she was left with no choice even though I hated that it happened. But with 20/20 it's a good move now because the school can argue forcefully that they cooperated and went way way way above what was required. I'm hoping for no more penalties of any kind.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

/\/\/\

There was a blogger on here some time ago that should read this post and take note of the fact that this is how you do it right when you swing and miss as badly as they used to.

***coughCavOptimistcough***

Good form j.w.

(Well except for the expecting the mutant from Philly to figure out what a championship defense looks like when you signal in the play calls for it part.)

[j.w.]

canesallday- I'm happy to say that I was wrong on Larranaga, very happy. Having said that, after last year's season-ender, the FGSU loss didn't put the team in the best light at the time. I judge by what I see,try not to let reputation enter into the equation (which helps some like D'Onofrio but not others) and will enthusiastically say I'm wrong when proven so. In fact, I hope to say it again this June about our baseball team. . . :)

[myndraize]

I like what i'm hearing about Mr.Figs might not lose a beat on the slb but i wanna see what Mr.Bonds can bring come da summa

[86Cane]

At 6'8 310, Sunny ain't a diamond in the rough, he's a redwood in the forest.

Posted by: Old Skool | March 18, 2013 at 05:35 PM

There IT is right there.

[Old Skool]

At 6'8 310, Sunny ain't a diamond in the rough, he's a redwood in the forest.

[Old Skool]

More info that you'll ever need

The U's advancement probabilities from the NYTimes statistics blog 538

Round of 32 90.2%
Sweet 16 62.4%
Elite 8 38.1%
Final 4 12.7%
Champ. Game 6.0%
Nat Champ 2.0%

Greatest probability of being National Champion Louisville: 22.7%
Indiana: 19.6%

[myndraize]

Sunny looks real good for a 6'8 310 raw OL might be a diamond in da ruff

[KiriJax]

Maybe I'm nuts, but as much as I enjoy victories and all the recognition, I enjoy following my team no matter what, and rejoicing and suffering with others fans of the team. There's always a up time and a down time, no matter who you root for. The hard times of the hoops team made this ACC title all the more sweeter. I'll bet you anything we have enjoyed this season and title a lot more than a dukie or heel would enjoy a title season. I'm a diehard tennis fan and despite the fact that they are ranked #70, struggling to get into the NCAA tourney and doing a lousy job of recruiting right now, they are my team and I'm gonna enjoy it when they finally reach the top.
Sorry, turning into a rant, but my point is, we all get down when we lose and feel great when we win, but the main thing is that we support the team no matter what. That's the fun part.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Yeah, safe to say the middle of November last year was not a fun time for the dyed in the wool Hurricane supporters on here CAD. Historically bad football defense does that to the posters on here, like full moons making lycanthropes turn hairy and grow fangs. The Don doesn't walk on water by any means (letters to the alumni to talk to the NCAA or else face ostracism from their alma mater for example is going to be her low point to her presidency to date) but as a president she's done a better job than all her predecessors and I'm glad I got to shake her hand at my graduation.

How long did it take you to go back and piece that together in your estimation BTW? If you have an hour or several to spare, go back and dig up the really old stuff from when Gamble was a freshman about how good the football team was going to be three years ago. Now that's some funny 20/20 hindsight!

[5shipsago]

Ebb & flow, that's what college sports is. It's hard to stay on top and recruiting is the focal point. The "U" should revel in this basketball accomplishment because with all the player losses from this squad, it could be back to reality next year.
The baseball team keeps losing top flight players to the draft coming from High School and that keeps hindering the teams ability to stay consistent and it seems every year we have a top flight pitcher go down with a Tommy John.
The football team is on it's way back from a long vacation and in my estimation we are still 5 or 6 players away from getting back to the top. Good Recruiting & coaching stability, that's what we need.

[CanesAllDay]

I have to laugh at the people that were calling for Shalala to be fired after our loss to FGCU. Some people don't get that athletics is only one portion of a president's responsibility.

Next time, think before you post.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Just thinking about some of the recent comments. Do you really think the school is simply not supporting the athletics dept?

Despite the overall average performance, I think football will improve though I don't see us competing with the elites anymore.

Baseball down

Basketball, mens is what it is

2 ADs gone

fan base dead

If the answer is yes, why? Do they cut corners in sports to pay the bills elsewhere. Just thinking someone closer to the school might have insight.

Posted by: USAFCane | November 13, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Need to pay the going rate in some sports, need to cut the dead weight in others, need to get the lifetime achievment coaches a nice gold watch and upgrade in others, USAF. The basketball team is an embarrassment right now, we can't handle Fl Gul Coast, yet we're supposed to be able to handle UNC, NC State, or Duke? I guess that joke is on us. For my own santity, I can't support this team, Maybe I'm 100% wrong, but I don't think I'll miss much. I honestly don't remember seeing UM be so awful at all three major sports at the same time, yet here we are on year 3 or 4 of overall mediocrity.

Posted by: j.w. | November 13, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Larranaga will look 95 after this game

Final FGCU 63 Miami 51

November 13, 2012 at 09:05 PM

The "best team in school history" per Larranaga. Really? So good we kept it close against a D2 team in an exhibition game? That get embarrassed against a school nobody outside of the State of FLorida has ever heard of, a team with no basketball history? Thank God Eichorst did leave. Resigning the women's basketball coach will go down as his biggest achievement. Larranaga should offer his resignation on the spot if this is the best he can do.

A great president and a great AD are needed now!!!

Who is the only person still at UM related to the Shapiro-UM scandal??? Who is responsible for this mess???

Wow! Do we suck at basketball too?
Sad to say, IT IS not so GREAT TO BE A MIAMI HURRICANE these days.

Posted by: nemo2002 | November 13, 2012 at 09:52 PM

When the current nightmare that is UM athletics ends please wake me up.

Posted by: 86Cane | November 13, 2012 at 10:46 PM

The comments above are from real and true Canes fans...This is troublesome.

Wake me up when we will have a new UM President.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 14, 2012 at 01:02 AM

[Ohio_Cane]

New Raising Canes is excellent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rkV-RiomRaQ

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Gamble has been in college only slightly less time than this website has been in existence so he probably told Shane where the real fan commenting action has always been I bet 86, LOL.

http://extramustard.si.com/2013/03/18/ncaa-tournament-famous-alumni/

Rocky over The Rock? Somebody got some explaining to do! I was going to say it was a bad day for MAC man losing to Bob Sagat, but then I realized he's lucky he went to that pedo university and they didn't make the tournament this year so he would have lost out to Gene Kelly on that list instead if they had been decent this season.

Ironically, the alumni association website doesn't even list MAC man, or his pet mutant roommate from college, unsurprisingly, as a famous living alumni;

http://alumni.psu.edu/about_us/famous

So much for the 'most recognizable brand in college football.'

[raizecane]

Kiri - talk to us when you get to be my age. And age that listened to music on reel to reel or 8 track.