Hurricanes Avoid Rain, Play Spring Game

It started out as a dreary, cloudy, rainy and at times even stormy morning in South Florida as football fans from all over came dressed in orange and green and gathered in the 305 for some serious head knocking.

Some of our friends from the 954 showed up to tailgate and to help the always present and positive minded Mrs. Feliciano officially welcome in the 2013 football season. And, needless to say, a good time was had by all.

By game time the gray skies had somehow suddenly turned blue as the stormy weather gave way and the day magically transformed into a sunny, glorious occasion so that your Miami Hurricanes could get some work done and play their 2013 Spring Game at Sun Life Stadium.

It turned into a game that was dominated by the 'Canes dynamic offense and the play of the quarterbacks and wide receivers and some guy named Duke.

As the 2013 version of the Miami Hurricanes football team took the field in front of about 7,000 fans who had braved the weather to show up for the scrimmage, some fans appeared more serious, or maybe more motivated, than the rest who sat passively in the stands as the game wore on.

When the action started it was Senior QB Stephen Morris, who had a game-high 256 yards and four first-half touchdowns, the led Orange team to an exciting 35-20 over the White team Saturday during the annual Spring Game.  

Miami’s quarterbacks combined for 429 yards and five touchdown passes. Ryan Williams threw for 123 yards and a score on 10-of-25 passing, while Gray Crow was 2-of-8 for 50 yards.

 

 

Reigning ACC Rookie of the Year Duke Johnson led all rushers with 120 yards on 10 carries. Redshirt freshman Jontavious Carter led all receivers with 113 yards and five catches. Rashawn Scott continued his impressive spring with five receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns.

 

Defensively, Denzel Perryman picked off two passes and added two tackles. Ladarius Gunter and Tracy Howard each recorded five tackles, while Luther Robinson tallied a team-best two sacks.

 

 

Morris tossed three first-quarter touchdowns to three different receivers and added a fourth at the start of the second quarter to give Orange a commanding 28-7 advantage.

 

Orange and White traded 13-yard touchdown passes to open the game. Morris tossed a 13-yard pass to Herb Waters to give Orange a 7-0 lead. White responded with a Williams’ 13-yard dart to Kidd.

 

 

A 15-yard TD reception by Scott put Orange up 21-7 later in the first quarter. Scott posted his second score of the day on Orange’s ensuing drive, a 14-yarder from Morris. Perez’s 26-yard field goal cut Orange’s lead to 28-10.

 

At halftime, the Canes handed out four Spring awards to Nantambu-Akil Fentress (305 Walk-On Award), Olsen Pierre (Defensive Most Improved Player), Danny Isidora (Offensive Most Improved Player) and Herb Waters (Special Teams Most Improved Player).

 

 

With the spring practice slate concluded, the Miami Hurricanes will return to practice in August for fall camp. Miami’s 2013 season opener is August 30 against Florida Atlantic Univeristy at Sun Life Stadium.

Comments

[SOUP]

SOUP...Can't wait to pound fists with you & throw up the "U" in a pic for the post game blog. See you in a few homie...

Posted by: CoCane | April 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM

We did more than that Homie!

[SOUP]

I enjoyed the Spring Game today it was definitely better than last year's. Go Canes.

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | April 13, 2013 at 08:02 PM

Me too. BIG difference between last year and this year. We look like a football team now!

[86Cane]

Powered by an offensive surge from freshman David Thompson, the Miami Hurricanes captured a series-clinching 5-3 victory Saturday night against Maryland.

After delivering a 13th-inning double and scoring the game-winning run in Friday's series opener, Thompson connected on his third homerun of the season to open the game's scoring in the second inning.

The Miami, Fla., native crushed a 1-2 offering from Maryland starter Brady Kirkpatrick into the leftfield netting, giving the visitors the early lead. He would add a two-run double in the sixth, as he reached base three times and matched a career-high with three RBI’s on the night.

Coming off an electric performance in a shutout win over fifth-ranked Florida State, junior southpaw Bryan Radziewski (5-1) delivered another strong outing against the Terrapins (18-17, 4-13 ACC).

Radziewski scattered five hits in six innings of work, allowing two earned runs while striking out six batters. It was the sixth quality start in seven chances for the lefthander this season.

[j.w.]

good stuff, soup! Glad to have the space back.

[86Cane]

FROM KENYON:

Sophomore receiver Herb Waters suffered a left elbow injury in the first half, and freshman Alex Figueroa was slowed by a left ankle injury, but neither looked too serious.

[nemo2002]

Good morning.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Good morning Canespacers. 86 it was good seeing you again and yes our Canes look much better this season. Go Canes.

[SOUP]

Ryan Williams looked better than Gray Crow at this scrimmage.

Jontavios Carter has clearly passed D'Mauri Jones at WR.

RB Dallas Crawford looked good as did TE Beau Sandland.

[roachcane77]

SOUP nice article... Once again I guess this game begs the question... Offense that good, or defense still subpar? (That's a lot of points on the board...)

Also, SOUP & Terrance... any particular standout players or plays you would like to share? (Not necessarily TDs.)

Or anyone who was there in person care to give their perspective?

I missed the ESPN3 broadcast, and when I got home, it was NOT included in the ESPN3 replay menu. (What's up with that?)

Anyway, I have my DVR set tonight for a CSS rebroadcast of the game...

[roachcane77]

Dallas Crawford do much at RB?

(He was the biggest highlight of the Naples scrimmage for me.)

[Anthonyjmanis]

Hey 86 thanks for putting up the pic of Kenzie and I with all the CANES guys. She loved seeing it online. Go CANES!!!!

[Anthonyjmanis]

Sorry one more thing. Could send us the pic you took of Anthony and Kenzie? Thanks again.

[SOUP]

Could send us the pic you took of Anthony and Kenzie? Thanks again.

Posted by: Anthonyjmanis | April 14, 2013 at 09:24 AM

Will do later today.

[CaneRock]

DAMN! SOUP!
Who dem thugs in that top picture.
Especially ole' boy to the far left, He straight outta Carol-Mart LMAO!

[TonyCane]

When Miami does return to prominence-and it will happen-I am not sure how some people will handle it. Too much negativity.

[kenyon19ypr]

FROM KENYON:

Sophomore receiver Herb Waters suffered a left elbow injury in the first half, and freshman Alex Figueroa was slowed by a left ankle injury, but neither looked too serious.

Posted by: 86Cane | April 14, 2013 at 01:58 AM

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Who feels like an insider now? This guy! Haha great showing in the spring game. I'm excited for FAU. 138 Days!

[CoCane]

CaneRock,

That's me in the top picture to the far left. My dad throwing up the "U" behind Feliciano's mom. Next to her is my homie Marky. Next to him with the shades is my homie Ren. My cousin Sam is the one kneeling. I didn't get the girls name to the far right but she was cool. SOUP is good peoples. I'm looking forward to hanging with him before some games this season.

[SOUP]

Who dem thugs in that top picture.

Posted by: CaneRock | April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Dem my thugs, right there. Dats my official Canespace 954 hood rat goon squad right there. U mess wit me, U messin wit CoCane and his bois too. Bring it!

[CaneRock]

CaneRock,

That's me in the top picture to the far left. My dad throwing up the "U" behind Feliciano's mom. Next to her is my homie Marky. Next to him with the shades is my homie Ren. My cousin Sam is the one kneeling. I didn't get the girls name to the far right but she was cool. SOUP is good peoples. I'm looking forward to hanging with him before some games this season.

Posted by: CoCane | April 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM

I see ya' Coke!
REAL! Cane Fam ALL DAY!

[CaneRock]

Bring it!

Posted by: SOUP | April 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Naaaaah SOUP, I'm good.
Them boys look like they make people disappear, I don't want no parts of that...I'm good,you good,we good.
NO THANKS!
LMAO!

[elliott]

Can someone upload a downloadable link for the game? I wanted to burn a copy on a DVD-R disc and drink a couple of cold ones while I watch it....

[Terrance Sullivan]

My thoughts are the offense should be dynamic, the defense should be mediocre. That was a cool pic of CoCANE, Mrs. Feliciano and the crew. Canespace baby. See you peeps on August 30. FAU your next. Go Canes.

[2002nemo]

Any feedback from recruits?

[AfriCane]

The defense will be better than mediocre. The 1st team defense have feats to the offense. They got in the back field a lot. Tracy Howard was locked tight with his receivers even when he got beat. It was just the 'zip' on the ball & incredible receivers that made the difference. The line backers are a wild bunch of raptors. Go over the middle @ your own peril. Our O line will be the best out D line will face all year. ....
Checked out the moles & gators spring games. Neither has a O line, QB, or difference maker @ running back.

[Old Skool]

I can't decide. Is this a__ licking, kissing or sniffing?

Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was named a “Great Floridian” on Friday by Gov. Rick Scott in Jacksonville.

The Great Floridian award recognizes residents who have made contributions to the progress and welfare of Florida.

[SOUP]

After taking the first two games of the series, the Miami Hurricanes were unable to finish off their sweep of Maryland Sunday afternoon at Shipley Field, dropping the series finale to the Terrapins by a final score of 7-2.

For the first time this weekend, it was Maryland who opened the game's scoring, tagging sophomore starter Andrew Suarez for a lone run in the early going. Though Miami would tie the game up in the top half of the sixth, a decisive three-run frame from the Terrapins in the bottom of the same inning helped clinch the win.

[OFNC]

The best play o' the Spring Game? W/O a doubt it was Romberg's snap to Gino who hit AJ on a fly for a white TD! Honest, I kid U not! You missed that, you missed the spirit of the U!!

[Anthonyjmanis]

QB.Morris best QB since Brock Berlin. Big drop off after Morris. Williams could still manage the game if Morris goes down.
RB. Everyone already knows but Gus could bring in some competition for the #3 spot.
FB. Hagans will be used ala Lonnie Pryor at FSWhoo.
WR. Skills all the way around even without Dorrset, Hurns,and a 75% Malcom Lewis.
TE. Didn't see anything spectacular other than how big Standish Dobbard is.
OL. Not taking away from my wife but even she knows they are beyond big and athletic. Definitely a national top 10 maybe 5 unit.
DL. Seeing Curtis Porter and Luther Robinson at the autograph table two years in a row they're definitely getting bigger. Grimble will come into his own. DE N/A
LB. Outside of Perryman this group will need more reps. The size and speed is finally here just need to gain experience.
CB. Against all teams we play these guys will hang with their man. Howard was getting beat by inches. Remember steel sharpens steel, man sharpens man Howard will have no problems shutting down almost any WR not wearing a CANE uniform.
S.N/A
All and all this team will turn the corner ala 2000 team when they lost one game on the road to UWashington.

[Terrance Sullivan]

OFNC actually as much as I loved our Canes legends hooking up for a touchdown. I will take the Malcolm Lewis touchdown over that. To see this kid shatter his ankle last September in Atlanta against Georgia Tech and to be back on the field was beyond awesome. Go Canes.

[WhereOGVbeAt]

I had no idea that all those former bloggers who U listed were worthless individuals who left the BEST canes site on the Internet without being banned. What idiots they are! Had I known it was all their fault I would have blamed them instead of the site for their irresponsible behavior.

I would like to thank Canespace and the great people here for running the BEST Canes fan site on the Internet. Thank U, thank U, thank U. Canespace forever!

[roachcane77]

All and all this team will turn the corner ala 2000 team when they lost one game on the road to UWashington.

Posted by: Anthonyjmanis | April 14, 2013 at 05:41 PM

Thanks for the update Anthonyjmanis... good stuff.

Wow, STILL have worthless trolls hanging around our site... If this site is so bad, why are they always hanging around? LOL. Idiot.

[CGNC]

Co! You and your dad! Way to go - was the game good? It sounds like it was.

[fran]

Soup...... sorry I missed U on I/M I don't stay around too long ON MY COMPUTER my hip is very painfull sitting in this computer chair. HOPEFULLY May 8 THAT WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF.
GO CanesBTW if a video of the game is available I am interested.
Jean & Fran

[semperfi_cane]

"NCAA: had it known of Paul Dee's "condition or impending death, staff would've exhausted all reasonable efforts" to get Dee's testimony."
Per Bruce Feldman CBS sports.

The hubris of the NCAA knows no bounds.

[BigWindyCane1]

. . . All and all this team will turn the corner ala 2000 team when they lost one game on the road to UWashington.

Posted by: Anthonyjmanis | April 14, 2013 at 05:41 PM

I agree 100%

[SOUP]

NEW BLOG IS UP!