Miami's Meier Knows Her Business

LANZAROTE, Canary Islands - Leading from wire-to-wire, the 2013 USA U19 Women’s U19 World Championship Team (2-0) upended host Spain (0-2) 78-49 in the 2013 Lanzarote International Invitational on Saturday night at the Teguise Arena in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Seven U.S. players chipped in no less than six points apiece, led by Linnae Harper (Whitney Young H.S. / Chicago, Ill.) and Bashaara Graves (Tennessee / Clarksville, Tenn.), who notched 15 and 10 points, respectively.

The round-robin tournament concludes on Sunday with the Americans going against Canada at 11:00 a.m. (6:00 a.m. EDT) and the Australia-Spain contest tips at 1:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. EDT).

“I thought that was a great response by our team to understand the level of effort that we have to give every night,” said USA U19 and University of Miami head coach Katie Meier. “Spain had our attention; they had our full attention. We expected a real emotional, passionate performance by them and they started out that way. It was a great response by our team.”

Coming out with more energy overall than it did against Australia last night, the USA jumped out to an early lead it would never relinquish. Graves got the U.S. on the board 17 seconds into the game and by the 6:21 mark, with three more Americans contributing points, the USA was up 10-2.

However, the red, white and blue had a tough time adjusting to the international style of play and at 5:08 was whistled for its fifth team foul. Being in the bonus resulted the host nation hitting 9-of-10 in the second half of the stanza to keep the game within single digits and at the end of the period the USA led by nine, 23-14.

“I think Spain came out really hard and aggressive,” said Harper. “They saw us play last night and saw how we started. I think this game, the USA came out really hard. We wanted to prove ourselves and play better than we did yesterday, execute the things we needed to do and do the little things. Since we started from the beginning, playing hard and hustling, I think it made the game easier for us.”

However, following a jumper by Spain, the USA sent the hosts to the line for six tries in less than a two-minute span and the Europeans closed the gap to 34-22 at 5:39. That was as close as Spain would get for the remainder of the contest. Holding onto a 15-point, 45-30, advantage, the Americans got a long two from Kelsey Plum (La Jolla Country Day / Poway, Calif.) at the buzzer and headed to the locker room up 47-30. 

“The key to the game was the early foul trouble by our starters, which gave us significant minutes off of our bench,” added Meier, whose squad had six players with two fouls apiece by halftime. “We don’t really call it our bench; we call it our second wave, our reinforcements, because they just reinforced what the starters did. They played with a tremendous amount of poise and I was awfully pleased with that.

“As coaches we were allowed to manage minutes and we needed that. We’re trying to learn about the team. I was disappointed about the early foul trouble, but I thought the response to the early foul trouble was a real positive for the team.”

The Americans continued to increase their lead, going up by as many as 30 points, 77-47, before closing with the 78-49 win. Spain, which has five U19 World Championship-eligible athletes who are currently competing in the FIBA Europe U20 Championship, was led by Leticia Romero’s 13 points.

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[The Dude]

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[SOUP]

But I heard a Jackson Browne song just a day or so ago & I swear every time I hear a JB tune I think of Solar & him playin' his drums to some JB tracks : )

Posted by: Pre83 | July 14, 2013 at 12:27 AM

If U only knew, if U only knew...I miss the man. He was quirky but he was funny, and generous.

[TrianlgeCane]

Re post of the other qbs that Morris beat out at the manning academy.

Others attending include Allstate Sugar Bowl Most Valuable Player Teddy Bridgewater of Louisville, A.J. McCarron of national champion Alabama, Zach Mettenberger of LSU, Nick Montana of Tulane, Tajh Boyd of Clemson, Jeff Driskel of Florida, James Franklin of Missouri, Tanner Price of West Forest, Marcus Mariota of Oregon, Aaron Murray of Georgia, Tyler Russell of Mississippi State, Connor Shaw of South Carolina, Justin Worley of Tennessee, Scotty Young of Louisiana Tech, Bo Wallace of Ole Miss, D.J. Williams of Grambling, son of Doug Williams, and Kolton Browning of ULM. - See more at: http://www.sportsnola.com/sports/local-sports-news/other-local-sports-news/597859-manning-passing-academy-set-for-18th-year-with-stellar-participants-.html#sthash.UeBEZtXY.dpuf

[TJL]

Cinco

[4-Real]

How is it that the blob drug dealer can go blue & I cant?

[Sarasota 'cane]

Morris just won the skills competition at the Payton Manning Passing Camp? Awesome!

The season cannot start soon enough!!

Go 'canes!

[TJL]

jackoffs

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/7/14/4522148/mike-maurkice-pouncey-wearing-free-hernandez-hats

[Account Deleted]

life in the top ten again

[Canesfan_1]

jackoffs

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/7/14/4522148/mike-maurkice-pouncey-wearing-free-hernandez-hats

Posted by: TJL | July 14, 2013 at 11:41 AM

It's hard to believe they could be this stupid.

[Old Skool]

It's hard to believe they could be this stupid.

Posted by: Canesfan_1 | July 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Gator is as Gator does.

With 31 arrests at FU, you're not just a teammate, you're an accomplice.

[SOUP]

Behind an intense pressure defense, the 2013 USA U19 Women's U19 World Championship Team (3-0) sprinted to a 28-7 lead en route to a 69-49 defeat of Canada (1-2) to capture the 2013 Lanzarote International Invitational championship on Sunday morning at the Teguise Arena in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Australia (2-1) defeated host Spain (0-3) 75-58 and finished second in the round-robin tournament as Canada nabbed third place.

Breanna Stewart (Connecticut / North Syracuse, N.Y.) led the way with 11 points, while Morgan Tuck (Connecticut / Bolingbrook, Ill.) scored 10 and Brianna Turner (Manvel H.S. / Pearland, Texas) also had 10 points to go with seven rebounds.

“The start of the game, our first quarter was just phenomenal, especially after that short (13-hour) turnaround," said USA U19 and University of Miami head coach Katie Meier. "It really showed maturity in our starters. But, our pressure wasn't consistent throughout the game. It came and went. We kind of pressured in spurts. We weren't as sharp mentally as we needed to be, but I was really happy to see the veterans set the tone early in this game."

[SOUP]

Gator is as Gator does.

With 31 arrests at FU, you're not just a teammate, you're an accomplice.

Posted by: Old Skool | July 14, 2013 at 01:18 PM

Now THAT'S a great T-shirt just waiting to be made!

[Sarasota 'cane]

It's hard to believe they could be this stupid.

Posted by: Canesfan_1 | July 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Seeing as they were allegedly with Hernandez the night he shot two people in Gainesville it's not really a stretch. UF's "Greatest Class of All Time" has as many felons as Miami's had 1st round draft picks!

[VA Cane]

I will say it plainly I despise Urban Greasy Myer; he is a piece of shit. He may win, but at a cost. Screw Hernandez,and those idiot Ponceys...Hernandez will get it in THE END in prison, he will find out about tough and bad. I hope both of the Pounceys blow a knee out, and end up on skid row. They are complete jerks. The whole UF program is BS. Muschamp has a fat gut and a big mouth....no better than greasy. I hate OSU, Myer Florida....as much as I respect Tebow as a person, I do not see how he can be so blind to Greasy Myer....

U Mike your posts are great I really get a lot from them. Keep up the good work.

Its rained so much here in VA I think I am in Miami. I been sweating my guys, we are ready, and man are we loaded this year. These kids have worked so hard all summer on fundamentals....that's where I destroy other teams. They run triple reverse bubble screen don't hit don't get dirty Urban Myer garbage crap....we are sweating out up downs, bear crawls, practicing handoffs, sled work, reach blocks, using our hands, form tackling and blocking, getting in shape in shorts and shirts....etc. I KNOW and my kids KNOW they are talented but all the talent in the world cannot beat basic football and talent!!! One of our rivals came out to see us, said he was ready for us this year. I told him that was great. My main assistant was so pissed he wants to run the score up 100-0. I told him no way do I ever do that, cause that is not fair to those kids. I said we just dominate the lines of scrimmage and do the basics...win by knowing the game, not having an attitude.

My heart goes out to Trayvon Martins family. His parents were dignified and holy in their grief. I also think the political figures who stuck their mouths and noses in it cost the victims dearly; I feel the jury wanted to show the political talking heads they were not in charge...sad for the child and parents whom I feel for deeply. JMO

[Canesfan_1]

It's hard to believe they could be this stupid.

Posted by: Canesfan_1 | July 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Seeing as they were allegedly with Hernandez the night he shot two people in Gainesville it's not really a stretch. UF's "Greatest Class of All Time" has as many felons as Miami's had 1st round draft picks!

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | July 14, 2013 at 01:20 PM

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Yes, we'll that's just it. They've been implicated of at least being at the scene of attempted murder in Gainesville, by AHernandez. Their school is a laughingstock, and they're pro football players making millions, and they do something this stoooopid??? They must share one small brain between the both of them. My guess is that in ten years they'll be broke and unemployed.

[Sarasota 'cane]

If UF is found to have paid off the victims in the alleged Hernandez/Pouncey Gainesville shooting does anyone think that would be considered an NCAA violation?

[Sarasota 'cane]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9477018/johnny-manziel-texas-aggies-leaves-manning-passing-academy-cites-illness

Morris wins competition, Johnny Football sent home (allegedly!)!

Go 'canes!

[The Dude]

It should be 'Sota.

I remember when I lived there you had to be 21 to get in a bar, unless you were female, then it was 18. Do they still do that? Florida is wacky.

[test]

Thanks so much for the post.Really looking forward to read more. Keep writing.

[VA Cane]

I am not really sold on a cat named Johnny QB. Yes he had a nice year last year, played very well against Bama. Since then, his attitude is well disinterested in football, crying about pub, whining about having to take online classes, way too many other interests....not sold on the guy. Lets see him repeat. Personally, I think our boy SM is going to have a very good season. Maybe old Johnny football had too many cold ones and thought he could not compete with Morris.

I despise Myer so much; joke as a leader and person. He faked all that hear shit, hell he doesn't care about his kids what a BShitter. What lame answers to his days at UF. Same with Fatazz Muschump. I want to lay some wood to those pu**ies from UF....maybe they could have some uni pants that look like jorts....what a bunch of idiots. Hell we get people from all over at VT and you would not believe some of those idiots either...well maybe you would!!!!

[VA Cane]

heart shit; hell what heart....Lombardi had heart, Schnell, JJ had heart....Urban is no leader and has not heart. Mole faced cry baby don't care jerk. Damn right he had to turn ND down......his kind of players don't have the brains to stay out of trouble how would they get in? Exceptions? Hey at least they have some standards...rather see them do well than UF or OSU. Hope Greasy Mole Face has some heart trouble the piece of shit!!!!!!

[USAFCane]

All, haven't posted for a while, some random thoughts:

Morris wins competition, Johnny Football sent home (allegedly!)!

Go 'canes!

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | July 14, 2013 at 01:53 PM

Think the bottom will fall out this year for Johny Football and A&M. Think Morris will be a better pro QB either way.

Not a Tebow fan, though not a religious person, I respect he stood by his own values. How much would his persona become if he steps in a TE for NE and does well in Hernandez's absence. media will have a feiled day.

Lisening to a rap song on the radio with my daughter. "All I do is win" I think it was called, anyways Snoop Dog references "like the The U in the 80s"

Going to be miami for 2 weeks next Saturday, will canes be practicing, if so are they open to the public?

[canezilla]

USAF PRACTICES ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

[canezilla]

MIAMI DOLPHINS PRACTICES ARE OPEN IF U WANT TO GO CHECK OUT LAMAR MILLER!!

[DeeCane]

Wut up CaneSpace Fam....can't wait to see you guys for the FAU game before I head to Ft. Hood...I keep hearing back back home in Miami, dnt be surprised if we get Lane and Dixon along with JoJo Robinson and Berrios..I heard that Treon Harris spot was guaranteed, but with him taking that FSU offer, that opened the door for us to take both Berrios n Robinson....also family are pushing Lane to stay home which he wants to do, but u knw how the SEC does...n he might be cool with Wilson, he grew up with Tim Irvin n Jaquan Johnson n played pop warner with them, n they all want to play together in college..most likely the U...

[SOUP]

Dee..that is some GOOD news. Is it reliable or rumor?

[DeeCane]

SOUP...very reliable... Before I joined the army, I lived right in the middle of that area...I knw a few people from Liberty City to Homestead FL...people talk in the Hood that are football fanatics, and watching some of these kids grow up....but that's what I knw so far, I'm 1000% sure of the Lane,Irvin, and Jaquan Johnson situation...the other stuff is accurate for now, but its a long ways till signing day

[SOUP]

Dee...very cool. As soon as the new 2013 shirts are in I will let U know on here.

[Brevardcane]

That is some very good news.. If all of them signed it almost wouldn't be fair

[DeeCane]

Ok..SOUP..thanks

[DeeCane]

And you knw kids change their minds..but as of now, Lane Irvin, and Johnson want to play together

[CaneRock]

Yeah, I remember watching Lane,Irvin, and Johnson play in the Pop Warner C'Ships a few years ago. They had those Carolina boys so outmatched, it should've been ILLEGAL! Crazy to think that Lane was a TE on that team LMAO!

[UMike]

Per Thread Killa & 247..

Cory Johnson Update..

Really likes Ndamukong Suh
Graduates in December
Has visited Penn St. and Temple
Claimed offers: Arizona State, Kentucky, Miami, N.C. State, Penn State, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, and Tennessee
Has a lot of respect for Temple
Visiting Kentucky soon
Will takes all his OVs and commit after the last visit
Says you can't watch college football without knowing The U
Says he knows the Miami coaches from when they recruited him at Temple
Says he talks to Miami coaches all the time
Says they send him Facebook messages all the time
Says they tell him how important he is to the Miami football program

[UMike]

Those boys may want to play together..but Lane isn't coming to Miami lol

[UMike]

Not that it matters to much, but Isaiah Wynn committed to Georgia.

[UMike]

### While the NCAA case nears a conclusion, UM has yet another off-field issue to deal with. Jimmy Goins -- who purchased human growth hormone and other drugs from Anthony Bosch’s Biogenesis clinic, according to a Miami New Times report in January -- is suing UM for firing him as the baseball team’s strength and conditioning coach, asserting the university breached his contract by dismissing him “without following rules laid out in the UM employee handbook.”

UM filed a motion to dismiss the case on Friday, with UM attorney Eric Isicoff writing in the motion that Goins “does not point to a specific provision” in the UM handbook that UM “has allegedly breached.”

Goins, who was fired in March after more than nine years on the job, also is suing Biogenesis, New Times, The Miami Herald and The New York Times.

Goins’ attorney said in the suit that he went to Biogenesis with the belief the clinic “was properly licensed and that Bosch was a medical doctor – neither of which was true.”

Goins’ attorney said blood work determined Goins needed testosterone, and his Biogenesis treatment included HGH. He alleged the medical records published by New Times – and media reports in the other publications – led to his termination from UM.

### One tweak in UM’s offense from Jedd Fisch to James Coley: Expect, on occasion, more of a power running element, with guards pulling and extra tight ends. Al Golden is so appreciative of Coley using the terminology already in place with Fisch, so the players wouldn’t have to learn an entirely new system.... Please check the last post for more Hurricanes tidbits from Saturday.

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

[UMike]

According to Rivals, we might get a commitment from LB Terry McCray when he visits this week. 6'3", 205 LB from Ely. he has offers from Miami, WV, Syracuse, Minnesota, Cincy and smaller schools like FAU and FIU.

[UMike]

Also according to Rivals, Ufomba Kamalu is expected to arrive at Miami later this month.

[CaneRock]

Also according to Rivals, Ufomba Kamalu is expected to arrive at Miami later this month.

Posted by: UMike | July 15, 2013 at 06:32 AM
That's good news if the that's true. Besides Griffin and Lockley, the guys we thought weren't gonna make, just MIGHT make it. Hopefully Bond can pass those 2 classes He needs to get in.

[UMike]

CR..I have always read and heard that Kamalu's issue hasnt been his ability to make it it, but a change of heart and.or worries about the sanctions. But, that is just what I have read. Either way we can use the help on the DL

[LB]

"http://www.stateoftheu.com/football-news/2013/7/14/4522472/way-too-early-acc-football-power-rankings"

UM is #1. ???

[UMike]

Has anyone seem the picture of the Pouncy Twins wearing "Free Hernandez" hats...are these guys serious? lol...And the "Canes Barber" having pictures of Hernandez that says "Pray 4 Chico"..craziness

[LB]

Yeah, that was a dumb move to publicize things.

[UMike]

Tito Doin Work...

Since it's the off-season, now would be a good time to debut a project I've been working on for a while. Here are some comparisons between Miami skill-position recruits and current NFL players based on skillset and physical gifts. This doesn't mean the recruits will turn out as good as these guys, but it is just a comparison of styles.

DT:

Travonte Valentine: Marcel Dareus

I like this comparison because both of these guys displays their atheltic ability as DT’s. The first thing that jumps at you when you see Valentine is his size. A legit 6’4 300 pounds with tremendous strength. Valentine also displays good technique and combines it with his strength is nearly unstoppable. Valentine like Dareus, could use more time on the field but once his conditioning can improve, this kid is going to be an absolute nightmare for any offensive linemen.

Valentine:6'4 310
Dareus: 6'4 280

Valentine Highlights:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYcZzmsMGA
(Skip the two minute atrocity at the beginning of the video)
Dareus Highlights:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OCQdUGsP28

Dalvon Stuckey: Ryan Pickett

These guys are basic “Space Eaters”. All they do is draw double teams and take up large gaps directly in the hole and swallow running backs. When looking at Stuckey’s tape you notice he is a pure run stuffer, and not much of a pass rusher. Similar to Pickett, Stuckey isn’t much of a pass rusher due to only having a Bull-Rush technique.

Stuckey: 6'2 310

Pickett: 6'2 300

Stuckey Highlight:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axZFRKzj-E8

Courtel Jenkins: Brandon Mebane

After watching this guy’s tape I’m really beginning to believe that he can really contribute early here. Jenkins is a monster physically and is always involved in the runs plays up the middle. He finds a way by out working his blocker. He stands around 6-2 310, but uses that weight to stuff the run at every opportunity. Like Mebane, Jenkins relies mostly on his strength. Mebane was going to be the starter for the Seahawks DT spot this year until he hurt his calf.

Jenkins: 6'1 310

Mebane: 6'2 308

Jenkins Highlights:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRNPyTEpbk

Khairi Clark: Jurell Casey

Size and aggresive play is what makes me believe these two are similar. They both play with a very high motor and make their names known in the opposing team’s backfield. However, like most would say ,Clark does have a lot of unnecessary weight that needs to be cut and Casey is using his cut weight to be more aggressive and attacking.

Clark:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sv0AWvZ2_U

Casey:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDFNtXzoGAY

In case you missed the last comparison's here are the links

WR:http://canesinsight.com/content/1882-Pro-Comparisons-WR
RB:http://canesinsight.com/content/1877-Pro-Comparisons-RB
QB:http://canesinsight.com/content/1874-Pro-Comparisons-QB

Tomorrow will be for Defensive Ends

[UMike]

Since it's the off-season, now would be a good time to debut a project I've been working on for a while. Here are some comparisons between Miami skill-position recruits and current NFL players based on skillset and physical gifts. This doesn't mean the recruits will turn out as good as these guys, but it is just a comparison of styles.

Today’s comparisons are for the receivers

Ermon Lane: Julio Jones

Lane and Jones have the rare ability to go up and get those fifty-fifty balls almost effortlessly. They both are good route runners with strong hands. Although Lane and Jones may not be the ones to catch a screen pass and take it down the field for 80, they can get deep.

Lane: 6’3 195
Jones: 6’4 215

Travis Rudolph: Reggie Wayne

Wayne has polished catching skills, as does Rudolph, and he can make difficult catches look easy. They both are very smooth and always in control. Rudolph brings the added threat of punt returning, as he is a threat to score with the ball in his hands.

Rudolph:6’0 189
Wayne: 6’ 198

Johnnie Dixon: Antonio Brown

Both guys are good route runners with big-play ability, but Dixon may even be more versatile with his ability to line up outside.

Dixon: 5’11 190
Brown: 5’10 175

Braxton Berrios- Wes Welker

This is an easy comparison, but it is the right one IMO. Everything about Berrios's game resembles Welker but with a little more explosiveness. Berrios ran a 4.48 at the same camp where Dixon and Lane ran 4.5+, and his quickness (like Welker's) makes him impossible to cover. Berrios showed at the Miami camp that he can adjust to bad passes and he also has surprising jumping ability, similar to Santana Moss.

Berrios: 5’10 175
Welker:5’9 185

Darrell Langham- Tommy Streeter

Langham has good speed and amazing size that he uses to catch the jump balls and deep balls. Like Streeter, his route running is very good for a big man and he catches the ball away from his body. One area I would really like to see Langham improve is drops; scouts have reported he seems to be able to catch the hard passes but drops the easier ones. If he want to live up to this comparison, he needs to be more consistent.

Langham 6’3 180

Streeter: 6’4 190

In case you missed the last two sets of comparisons here are the Links:

QB:http://canesinsight.com/content/1874-Pro-Comparisons-QB
RB:http://canesinsight.com/content/1877-Pro-Comparisons-RB

[UMike]

Ufomba *The African Nightmare* Kamalu update

-He's just waiting UM to accept him.

-He's fully cleared and waiting for his final grades and see if UM accepts him.

-He was wavering, but now he is 100% CANE!

-He's lifting 3-4 hours a day, running 1 1/2 hours a day.

-He talks to UM staff a lot and he's currently in GA.

[UMike]

Seems there wwre rumors Kamalu might switch to Auburn

[LB]

He's a defensive tackle and Miami wants him. Even an inch of talent and heart and he's starting for a 5-time national champion on the way back to top 15 prominence. Oh, and a top 40 school.

No matter how bad D'Onofrio and the d-line have been, you'd have to be mad not to jump at that chance.

[UMike]

LB..especially when your considered a 2-Star recruit lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Chris Freet ‏@ChrisFreet 2m

It's becoming more likely by the minute that #Canes vs. #Gators game will SELLOUT before public single game on sale on Aug. 5.