Legends Of The Fall: 2013

One tradition that we have established here at Canespace over the last five or six years is that each year, when Fall practice starts and before the season begins, we ask bloggers to select their personal choices for what we like to call "Legends of the Fall".

This tradition actually started when CGNC, who is without a doubt a legend herself here on Canespace, started a series of player features with the same title. Three years ago she wrote features about former UM players QB Kenny Dorsey and TE Jeremy Shockey and called them "Legends of the Fall".

In our fan selection process true "Legends of the Fall" are those players who the fans feel will have outstanding or "breakout" season for the Canes on offense and defense this year.

It's not about simply picking the Hurricanes' best players, but your personal favorites among the UM players apart from the usual suspects and most obvious stars. Some bloggers choose first or second year players who are likely to break on the scene as freshmen or sophomores.

Five years ago those players were LB Sean Spence and WR Aldarius Johnson.

Four years ago the LOFs were QB Jacory Harris and DL Allen Bailey.

Three years ago they were WR Leonard Hankerson and CB Brandon Harris.

Two years ago it was RB Lamar Miller and LB Sean Spence as the LOFs.

Last year it was RB Duke Johnson and LB Denzel Perryman.

There are your unusual selections and surprises like kicker, punter and lead body slammer Matt Bosher who just happened to be the Canes 2008 MVP. Who woulda thunk it?

Other bloggers are more traditional or conservative in their picks and select juniors or seniors who are projected to finally have that one incredible breakout season that leads them to become a high round NFL draft selection.

These picks could really be any defensive or offensive player who may be primed to explode on the scene after a solid previous season or a spectacular Summer with Swasey. Offensive and defensive linemen may not be popular or sexy picks but they are just as eligible as any other position player.

And don't forget special teams standouts too who can change a game with that one big play that shifts the entire momentum of a game. Some bold predictions even result in selections of completely unexpected dark horse candidates for this honor like Sam Shields a few years ago.

Sam "Sticky" Shields went from being buried on the depth chart at WR to CB where he shined and eventually got drafted by the Green Bay Packers.

If these long-shot picks actually play out, the blogger (like OcalaCane seen above with Shields at CaneFest in 2009) who picked them look like an absolute genius. This is the most risky, but potentially most rewarding, approach of all.

Then again if you decide to take a leap of faith on a player and they don't ball out like you might have hoped or expected then you might wind up like old time blogger Cat5 who selected LB Arthur Brown or SolarCane who selected WR Thearon Collier and then well, U know what happens then.

It's your choice. Here are the 2012 LOF rules:

1. Ineligible players on offense: Stephen Morris, Duke Johnson
2. Ineligible players on defense: Denzel Perryman, Anthony Chickillo
3. Pick one player on offense and one player on defense.
4. Pick one freshman for "Freshman Impact Player of the Year".
5. Pick one assistant coach or cooordinator for "Coach of the Year".

Now make your choices and you may win Canespace prizes (shirts, coffee, mugs) and other fun stuff like tickets to a 2013 UM football, basketball or baseball game.And remember: U gotta be in it to win it!

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Comments

[SOUP]

Bonus-Ms.Feliciano

Posted by: NativeCane | August 18, 2013 at 06:47 PM

Why U, U, U...naughty boy!

[CaneRock]

UM commitments explain keys to Canes' recruiting success; Dolphins chatter; Heat personnel notes

SUNDAY BUZZ COLUMN

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2013/08/um-commitments-explain-keys-to-canes-recruiting-success-dolphins-texans-notes-heat.html#storylink=cpy

[SOUP]

OGV...I am not sure about the "official" Canespace LOF rules. I'll prolly make them up as I go just so I can be sure to win.

That is all.

[4-Real]

Ray Ray player of the game vs the packers!! Ojomo getting some burn vs the Colts! NFL U very much alive!

[SOUP]

4-Real...for a Gator troll U are OK.

[SOUP]

For real though, here is what I propose that the official 2013 LOF rules will be:

U have to hit on two of three from the Offensive, Defensive and Freshman picks.

The coach and bonus picks (excluding Ms. F) are just tie breakers if there are many winners.

What say U?

[CaneRock]

From article above:

And Michel cited this: “What concerned me was Miami’s facilities,” Michel said, adding Georgia’s are nicer. “They should be more up to par. And the fan base is not too big, not what I would expect.”

Sooooo, Sony...we've probably been recruiting you since the 8th-9th grade, and you're just now figuring out we have a small fanbase...TRIFLIN'! lately?

And how many NCs has UGA's facilities produced lately.

How many NFL HOFers have those facilities produced lately.

Ask NFL HOFer Cortez Kennedy about those facilities.

Ask NFL HOFer Michael Irvin about those facilities.

Ask NFL HOFer Warren Sapp about those facilities.

GTFOH!

[SOUP]

CaneRock...U put Sony on BLAST!

And every word of it true, so true.

[4-Real]

Soup, I'd rather be called the " N " word than to be labeled a Gaytor! Lol!!! Nothin I hate more than Gaytors & crimson elephants!!!

[Montreal-Cane]

Posted by: CaneRock | August 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM

Sony Michel wants to be a spoiled kid...Not the best way or right frame of mind to be a Cane. Enough said!

[Montreal-Cane]

Another National Championship for the Miami Hurricanes this WE...

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Miami diver Sam Dorman continued his breakthrough performance at the 2013 AT&T National Diving Championships Saturday, capturing his second consecutive gold medal with a first-place finish in the 3-meter event.

Dorman, who earned his first career national championship in the 1-meter event earlier in the tournament, became the first double-winner by finishing with 487.40 points to grab the 3-meter gold.

[BigWindyCane1]

Facilities? Crowds? Sony Michel will regret those shallow words before the season is over.

[Montreal-Cane]

This was just released...tonight.

http://www.hurricanesports.com/fls/28700/football/almanac/UMFB13almanac.pdf

And yes Preston Dewey and Gus Edwards are listed

[SOUP]

Early Birds get the worm. ;-)

[Montreal-Cane]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama sophomore cornerback Geno Smith was arrested on one count of driving under the influence by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office over the weekend, according to an online arrest report.

Smith, who was held on $1,000 bond, had worked his way into the starting lineup late last season, playing most notably against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game

[Montreal-Cane]

Give credit to Al Golden, the coaches and more important to the players...No major off the field incidents in a very long time...Miami has one of the cleanest program in Division 1A since the Golden era began.

[calgaryCane]

“He took me in his office, locked the door and said, ‘I’m going to be real with you.’”

Hehehe.

[Montreal-Cane]

Yes cc the word is spreading fast among recruits and High School coaches,unlike the majority of Head Coaches in major college football programs, Al Golden is fair and square.

[TonyCane]

Give credit to Al Golden, the coaches and more important to the players...No major off the field incidents in a very long time...Miami has one of the cleanest program in Division 1A since the Golden era began.

Posted by: Montreal-Cane

As opposed to the other programs with Enhanced Recruiting, $35B facilities, tens of thousands of assistants and trainers, cloning chambers and secret access to an advanced cut of Star Wars Episode VII.

[WWIN]

Miami has one of the cleanest program in Division 1A since the Golden era began.

Posted by: Montreal-Cane

Actually since the Shannon era began, and I'm not a Shannon HC fan

[WWIN]

4-Real...for a Gator troll U are OK.

Posted by: SOUP | August 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM

I thought he wuz a usc or lame kiffin troll?????? LOL

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^
4-real, you been doin better tho I think you finally seen da light dawg. So you all good now lol

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Fishu8, Athlon was pretty on point last year with their preview, but as you summarized, they're not exactly stepping out on any shaky limbs with this years predictions, well unless you really think D?No! is going to suddenly transform into Buddy Ryan.

"Bonus: The Viagra Idiot on this blob! Is there anyone more consistent?

Posted by: 4-Real | August 18, 2013 at 09:51 PM"

Am I the only one who LMAO at this? Yes? OK, still 4-Real, you're alright in my book, don't let that SOUP guy grind you down this season, even when Kiffen gets fired and you're crying at home. ;)

[WWIN]

WWIN, don't you start needling me too, you'll make me abandon your three time, three time, three time, THREE TIME state champion protegee if you keep up like that man.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 18, 2013 at 09:15 PM

What up, I been tryna wake you up for a month now lol? Actually my nickname for him is 6 ships, so piece that puzzle together lol.

[WWIN]

OGV and 4-real, yeah that viagra dude comment wuz funny. Dat dude be on his J-O-B!!!!!

[CaneRock]

Stacy Coley continues to light it up in practice, catching three TDs from Stephen Morris on Sunday

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2013/08/stacy-coley-continues-to-light-it-up-in-practice-catching-three-tds-from-morris-on-sunday.html#storylink=cpy

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"U have to hit on two of three from the Offensive, Defensive and Freshman picks.

The coach and bonus picks (excluding Ms. F) are just tie breakers if there are many winners.

What say U?

Posted by: SOUP | August 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM"

That sounds about right to me actually, now, the 'freshman' pick, is it a '13 class member (JUCO new signees eligible along with the rest of their class), a true freshman ('13 signees directly from HS) only, or a first year roster player (red-shirted last year, transfers who sat out last year, JUCO's all eligible)?

[orange 'n green in the vein]

He got three in basketball, two in football in Tennessee WWiN, so . . .

The Pimp will get him a March Madness net to cut down and that's six.

Right?

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^
No sir, 3 in a row for basketball and 3 in a row for football. So 6 consecutive, how's that for accomplishments!

[Kenyon19_BR]

Legends of the Fall picks:

Offense: Malcolm Lewis
Defense: Raphael Kirby
Freshman: Stacy Coley
Coach: James Coley
Bonus: Al-Quadin Muhammad

[Kenyon19_BR]

Haven't been on here for a couple days because I've been typing these up.

Full season preview: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1739588-miami-football-2013-team-program

Early game-by-game picks: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1742423-miami-football-game-by-game-schedule-predictions-for-2013

Enjoy, guys.

[4-Real]

Willie Will, the ONLY Trojans I care about comes in a BOX!!! Lol!!!