Semper Fi

One of the biggest surprises of the Spring for the University of Miami football team was the play of true freshman linebacker Alex Figueroa.

An early enrollee in January, Figueroa was listed as the starting strongside linebacker going into Spring practice due to his performance during the "UTough" off-season workouts under Strength  Coach Andreu Swasey.

Weighing in at 6'-3" and 230 pounds, "Figs" as he is affectionately known to his coaches and teammates, is a physically imposing player and aggressive type of linebacker that Miami has been searching for to improve their run defense.

Now, courtesy of Three Penny Films, we want you to meet Miami Hurricanes linebacker Alex Figueroa and how he learned a great deal of discipline from his parents who just happen to have a strong U.S. Marine Corps background:

This season it is expected that Figueroa will be in the starting linebacker rotation at the SAM position along with MLB Raphael Kirby and weakside LB Denzel Perryman in what 'Canes coaches and fans hope will be the latest version of the famed "Bermuda Triangle".

We salute Alex Figueroa and his proud parents. In fact, we just might make that a standard routine (salute) whenever Figs makes a tackle this season. Yeah, we like that, we like that a lot!

Comments

[Montreal-Cane]

We salute Alex and SOUP.

[Keoki]

From the last one...

Posted by: UpNorthCane | May 29, 2013 at 04:44 PM

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/florida

I've used this site several times for away games, Soup can verify to this

[TJL]

Runner up!

[Montreal-Cane]

Texas hoops transfer Sheldon McClellan to visit Miami tomorrow.

[Montreal-Cane]

Joe Paterno family to sue NCAA

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9322779/joe-paterno-family-join-lawsuit-vs-ncaa-lawyer-says

[Keoki]

Test, Test, Test... Typepad still sucks

Soup, my last 3 posts are missing and I am trying to refer UpNorth to a website I've used for vacation rentals. I'll try without the link this time

[Montreal-Cane]

Since Mark Emmert took over as President of the NCAA april 27th 2010 how many lawsuits
the NCAA have got on their hands?

[TJL]

Is it 8/30 yet?

[Keoki]

for UpNorth

vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/florida

I've used this site several times for away games and Soup can verify this

GO CANES!!!

[2002nemo]

In fact, we just might make that a standard routine (salute) whenever Figs makes a tackle this season.

And we should shout out a deep, guttural "uhrrr!!"

[soup]

Keoki I will dig the Comments out when I get home but yes vrbo.com is good.

[Old Skool]

After performing 23 songs over 2.5 hours before a capacity crowd, the Stones simply ripped the joint.

Mick Jagger capped the night with this quote:
"The only reason we're here is to make the Lakers look younger,"

Yeow!

[CaneRock]

Alex Figuh,Figuh-WHOA? That's how you say His name...no?
He sounds like somebody, that somebody on this thing called CaneSpace, would make what they refer to as...Legend Of The Fall.
Geeeee, I wonder who that somebody on CaneSpace is, the would make that type of bold declaration...hmmmmmm.

CaneRock whimisically ponders.

[SOUP]

CaneRock whimisically ponders.

Posted by: CaneRock | May 29, 2013 at 07:10 PM

If U had told me that I would someday read the term "whimsically ponders" on Canespace I would have said U were CRAZY!

I also would have been WRONG.

[CaneRock]

If U had told me that I would someday read the term "whimsically ponders" on Canespace I would have said U were CRAZY!

I also would have been WRONG.

Posted by: SOUP | May 29, 2013 at 09:38 PM

SOUP, it's a Cane Thang, they wouldn't
[]_[]nderstand.

[Pre83]

2012 U draftees in the news:

Sean Spence - "Sean Spence: I'll beat the odds after major knee injury"
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000207820/article/sean-spence-ill-beat-the-odds-after-major-knee-injury

Marcus Forston - "Reiss' P.A.T.: OTA standouts, Forston, more"
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots

Lamar Miller - "Lamar Miller expected to be Dolphins starter(05.15.2013) - The belief heading in to the 2013 NFL season is that the Miami Dolphins are prepared to roll with"

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/search/#ixzz2UkXZnZk5

"Lamar Miller ready to breakout(05.26.2013) - Lamar Miller didn't get much of a chance to shine as a rookie in 2012. With Reggie Bush and Daniel"

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/search/#ixzz2UkXqjmJv

[UMike]

From Nash @ CIS..

The 2015 class in south Florida is filled with tons of talented playmakers such as Shawn Burgess-Becker and Jordan Cronkite. Although, it's safe to say that you can add another to that list.

St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) wide-receiver Devante Peete has proven himself as an elite prospect on the 7-on-7 circuit as well as in spring practice. Peete recently transferred from nearby Blanche Ely High.

At 6-foot-5 180-pounds Devante towers over most everyone on the gridiron. Devante plans on showing off his wide array of skills this Sunday at the first Al Golden football camp of the summer.

Some of Peete's biggest offers are from the likes of Alabama, Florida and Ohio State. But he has yet to receive an offer from Miami.

On Wednesday night Devante tweeted this: "Hopefully gain that Miami offer (Sunday)."

"Well I've liked Miami since I was a kid." Peete said.

Devante said Miami's wide-receiver coach, Brennan Carroll, and himself had a nice conversation during a practice this spring.

"(Carroll) said he can't wait to see me at camp." said Peete.

Some of Devante's strengths are his size, aggressiveness and his explosiveness. He has proven himself to possibly be one of the best 2015 prospects in the state.

**Here is his highlight tape: http://youtu.be/uOEvoKklct0

**The picture featured is from Peete's time at Blanche Ely High

[UMike]

Per Thread Killa @ CIS and 247...

WR Travis Rudolph update

-Steve Walsh has made Rudolph the focal point of the offense since his freshman year
-Walsh says Rudolph is a hard worker, you tell him once and it's done
-Walsh says Rudolph has done everything that is asked of him
-Walsh says Rudolph does everything right in the classroom and on the field
-Texas A&M and Goergia had coaches at his spring game
-Wants to see Alabama, Clemson, Auburn, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and NC St. this summer
-Does not have any leaders since he has only visited Miami and Florida
-Will narrow his list down after he visits more campuses
-Will make his choice at the Under Armour game
-Hasnt talked to Miami or Florida in a while, but says both schools are still recruiting him
-Says Tennessee and NC St. are recruiting him the hardest right now

[UMike]

Aubrey Hill named Miami Carol City coach...old news but just in case someone missed it

[UMike]

Probably old also..but sharing...

Lima (Ohio) Central Catholic four-star safety Darius West reported to 247Sports that he will no longer be announcing his college decision on Thursday.

The 6-foot, 195-pound West was slated to choose from his four finalists, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State and Wisconsin.

"I need to really think about it all and take all my visits to really find the best fit for me, and I think it was just a little too early. I just feel this is best for me."

West is ranked by the 247Composite as the nation's No. 15 safety and No. 211 prospect overall. He added that he's trying to get down to Miami and Ole Miss.

Besides the schools mentioned, other programs to offer West includes Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, N.C. State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Vanderbilt and West Virginia.

As a junior, West registered 45 tackles, five interceptions and two forced fumbles.

http://247sports.com/Article/Darius-...ecision-132494

He is going to visit Miami and Ole Miss...he got a Miami offer just before he was to decide

[UMike]

2014 WR David Senior from Boyd Anderson will be camping at UM Sunday....he is Stacy Coley's cousin.

[UMike]

Lots of talk that 2014 DE Kevin Bronson could commit this weekend...imo I expect 1 or 2 commitments this weekend.

[UMike]

Also..Brad Kaaya is doing a lot of recruiting for Miami..especially on the west coast lol

[UMike]

Former UM assistant coach Aubrey Hill, who lost his job at the University of Florida last August amid the NCAA's investigation into the Hurricanes football program, has been hired as head coach at Miami Carol City High, school principal JaMarv Dunn said Wednesday night.

"He's the best candidate for the job," Dunn said. "He's the perfect fit. It's in the best interests of the school."

Hill, a Carol City and University of Florida alumnus, was UM's receivers coach from 2008 through 2010 and the Hurricanes' recruiting coordinator in 2010 before leaving for UF, where he served as receivers coach and recruiting coordinator in 2011.

But Hill and UF parted ways days before the 2012 season - a result of Hill being linked to the Nevin Shapiro scandal.

Hill will be appear before the NCAA's infractions committee in mid-June and is among several former UM assistants facing charges of unethical conduct. Several former Hurricanes -- including Jacory Harris, Dyron Dye, Eric Moncur, Randy Phillips and Olivier Vernon -- have written affidavits on his behalf. Dye disputed the NCAA's allegation that Hill "arranged for Shapiro to pay for bowling, beverages and meals" at Lucky Strikes on Miami Beach.

Dunn said he spoke to Hill about the NCAA matter "but I didn't have any concerns. I reviewed it with district personnel. He's entitled to due process."

Hill, 41, was a receiver for the Gators from 1991 to 1994. Besides UM and UF, he also has worked as an assistant coach at Duke, Elon and Pittsburgh.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/#storylink=cpy

[CaneRock]

GOOD WORK! UMike!

[UMike]

Thanks CR..just passing stuff along

[SOUP]

Phil Steel has UM ranked at #25 in 2013:

http://www.philsteele.com/Pdf/2013Top40Countdown/25Miami.pdf

[SOUP]

Phil Steel has 2 UM players on first team ALL ACC offensive team, none on defense:

http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/2013/MAY13/DBMay30.html

[Ohio_Cane]

Phil Steele messed A LOT up... He doesn't even know Stacey Coley and Standish Dobard are on the roster..

Oh, and he's got AJ Highsmith starting over Rayshawn. Lol

[SOUP]

Ohio...yeah it looks like Steel wrote that a while ago and is missing some recent roster changes as well like Lockhart and Williams.

[UMike]

Ohio..you think we get any commits this weekend..or shortly after?

[Ohio_Cane]

Ohio..you think we get any commits this weekend..or shortly after?

Posted by: UMike | May 30, 2013 at 09:42 AM
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Yes.

My guess? 2 on Sunday.

[Ohio_Cane]

Yes.

My guess? 2 on Sunday.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 30, 2013 at 09:58 AM
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Oh, and at least 3 more kids offered.

[UMike]

Ohio..I am thinking 2 as well

[Ohio_Cane]

Golden Camp participants updated:

Players with offers:

Brad Kaaya (qb)
Demetriu Knox (guard)
Daniel Gresham (RB/FB)
Johnnie Dixon (WR)
Alin Edourad (qb)
Cj Worton (wr)
Kevin Bronson (DE)
Maalik Rosier (qb)
Arthur Williams (DE/DT) (Rumored to be non committable ATM)
Travonte Valentine (DT)

Players without offers that might get offered this weekend:

Freddie Booth-Lloyd (DT/OG)
Jimmy Bayes (ATH) (Committed to USF)
Alex Jasmin (DB)
Antoine Griffin (WR)
Devante Peete 2015 (WR)
Edgar Cerenorad (DT)
Jaye Miner (2015 S) (No current offers)

Will probably be more by Friday.

[UpNorthCane27]

Guys thank you for all the info provided yesterday!

[SOUP]

Michael Casagrande ‏@ByCasagrande 25m

Oklahoma State ace Jason Hursh (and his 98 MPH fastball) will get the start against Miami in NCAA regional.

CANES PLAY FRIDAY AT 3 PM.

[SOUP]

Keoki...are U going to the FSU game this year? Wanna rent a VRBO?

[UMike]

hahaha...

Lt. Philip Nolan ‏@TheStateOfTheU
When Chris Rix passes away, he won't make it to heaven because Sean Taylor will intercept him before he gets there.

Lt. Philip Nolan ‏@TheStateOfTheU
Future Obituary: Chris Rix attempted to pass quietly today, but missed.

[UMike]

Jorge Milian ‏@caneswatch
Jim Morris remains hospitalized in Durham, N.C. with pneumonia and it's all but official he won't make it to Louisville Regional.

[Ohio_Cane]

From Thread Killa:

DE/DT Joyan Williams Offered

-6-3 255 DL, Edna Karr New Orleans, LA
-Dobard called Williams to let him know about the offer a couple days ago
-Was ecstatic about the Miami offer
-Mentions the tradition and history
-Grew up on Miami
-Could see himself playing in Miami
-Says Dobard was homesick at first but tells him good things now
-Dobard told him the Miami staff is like the Edna Karr staff
-Says everyone gets along like a family and that is what he is looking for
-Jethro is his lead recruiter
-Says they've hit it off on a personal level
-Sees the DL coming along
-Feels the staff would put him in position to make plays
-Notable claimed offers: Oklahoma, Oklahoma St., Miami, GT, and Mississippi St.
-Top 2 schools are 1. Oklahoma St. and 2. Miami
-Visiting Oklahoma St. on 8 June
-Planning on tripping to Miami later this summer
-Planned OVs so far are Oklahoma St., Miami, and Texas
-Says he's learned a lot at Edna Karr
-Says he could play end or tackle
-Is close with Dobard

http://miami.247sports.com/Article/M...illiams-132786

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1104499/joyan-williams

[Ohio_Cane]

Not that I wish any harm or sickness on Jim Morris, but could this be a blessing in disguise?

DiMare getting a chance to show what he's got in Louisville.

[SOUP]

Jeremy Crabtree ESPN ‏@jeremycrabtree 48m

Crabtree: Who's ready for summer camp?: The team camp season underrated -- but important -- part of recruiting cycle http://es.pn/14aKtfz

SHHHHHHH...DON'T TELL OGV!

[SOUP]

The spring evaluation period -- one of the most critical times of the recruiting cycle -- wraps up on Friday, and focus shifts to team camps, when college coaches will invite to campus the prospects they are most interested in seeing work out.

Like shaving, the team camp season is one of the most overlooked, but important, parts of the process for high school prospects and college staffs. For recruits, team camps aren't the ones in which you sit around a fire and learn to tie knots. Simply put, they're tryouts. Recruiters from every part of the country can tell tales about upper-tier players they wanted to offer scholarships to, but the recruits failed to understand their purpose at camp and didn't perform at their highest levels.

"Camp is a great opportunity to coach prospects and find out what kind of character, work ethic and toughness they have in person," one Big Ten recruiting coordinator said. "If they can't look significantly better than the guys that just show up because they're there to have fun, then maybe they're not the right guy for us."

[SOUP]

“Of all the teams that I was around down there, I think the best of all of them was the ’86 team that lost to Penn State,” Tuberville recalls of the undefeated team that lost 14-10 in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to the Nittany Lions. “That season, we were awesome.”

“We lost the national championship to Penn State in 1986 and by my count, 35 of those players went on to play in the NFL,” Tuberville added. “We had 19 starters that left that year … for most programs that’s devastating.

The next year we go 12-0, nobody even comes close to beating us,” he says with a chuckle, reflecting on the 1987 team that went on to win the school’s second national championship. The Hurricanes won their third title in 1991.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/college-gridiron-365/os-tommy-tuberville-reflects-on-time-at-miami-20130529,0,2117733.post

[Hassan]

http://www.lostlettermen.com/why-the-u-should-switch-to-marlins-park/

[Ohio_Cane]

Manny - Former Hurricane RB Donnell Bennett has been hired at Coral Springs Christian as head football coach. His two sons go to school there

[SOUP]

Junior ace Bryan Radziewski was named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Second Team Thursday, as announced by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.

Radziewski, who was also selected to the 2013 All-ACC First Team, ended the regular season rated among the conference leaders in nearly every statistical category. The Miami, Fla., native ranks second in ERA (1.49), tied for third in wins (nine), tied for second in complete games (two), third in strikeouts (101) and first in batting average against (.174).

[herbieibis]

Ohio,

I don't care who's coaching the baseball team, they CAN'T HIT!!! They Too, need some serious influx of talent. I know they lost 5 kids to the draft and they keep barking about an unfair advantage because of the cost of tuition to go to Miami but I believe it's always been this way.The Herb says, Somebody needs to evaluate the dam evaluators Of who's doing the recruiting. 2-2, this weekend, is all I can see.

[Ohio_Cane]

Don't be surprised if DE/DT Kevin Bronson commits this weekend.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/westvirginia/football/recruiting/player-Kevin-Bronson-139393