Six Atlantic Coast Conference baseball teams, led by No. 1 Virginia, are ranked in Baseball America’s preseason Top 25 rankings.
The Cavaliers, who were picked by the ACC coaches as the league’s preseason favorite last week, earned the top spot in the poll for the first time in program history. They are joined in the Top 10 by No. 5 NC State and No. 6 Florida State.
With Virginia at No. 1, it marks the second straight season that a team from the ACC has held the preseason top spot after North Carolina last year.
Rounding out the ACC teams in the Top 25 are No. 13 Clemson, No. 16 Miami, and No. 17 North Carolina. The six league representatives are the second most from any conference in the country.
Miami will return its entire starting rotation in 2014, including Louisville Slugger All-American lefthander Bryan Radziewski and USA Baseball Collegiate National Team member Chris Diaz. The duo combined to make 30 starts this past season, and both finished among the top three in the ACC in earned run average.
Both Radziewski (29th round, St. Louis Cardinals) and senior righthander Javi Salas (38th round, Minnesota Twins) decided to return to campus after being selected in the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, while Freshman All-America David Thompson (.286, six home runs, 46 RBI) will help anchor a Miami lineup that returns seven starters from a year ago.
Joining the returning nucleus is a recruiting class ranked among the best nationwide. The group was rated No. 4 by Collegiate Baseball and No. 6 by Baseball America – its highest ranking from the publication since 2006. The Hurricanes have had two classes ranked among the top 10 by both publications in back-to-back seasons.
The 2014 season gets under way on Feb. 14 with all 14 ACC teams in action. The poll from Baseball America: http://theacc.co/1fhEuP9.
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Nah man, snowboarding is falling all over a hill for 3 hours. No thanks. I'll take my skis. I can surf. I can't skateboard or snowboard.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 28, 2014 at 03:43 PM
Ohio being 40 yards away drawing a bow back would be spiritual. That's the beauty of bow hunting. That thing could still kill you from 40 yards out. Ever see that Youtube video where the bow hunter is in some trees and doesn't notice the big bull off to the side of him? They are breathing the same air.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 28, 2014 at 03:45 PM
Dude, I sure have! Did U see this one? I would've flipped out if this were me...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jRTrRxamxQ
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 03:48 PM
Kiy Hester: NLI just came in the mail sign ina few days .. Counting down the months till I'm on campus pic.twitter.com/KU7X3qSJMS
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 03:54 PM
Darrion Owens is moved in as of today on campus.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 03:55 PM
Took 2 hours... But I made it!!! Lol
Posted by: UMike | January 28, 2014 at 04:02 PM
Glad you're safe, UMike
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 04:02 PM
There you go Umike now your officially an honorary northerner lmaoo
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | January 28, 2014 at 04:04 PM
It's 20 degrees here in Montgomery and snowing. I am rocking the White Storm Trooper Hurricanes Jersey, Jacket, Skullie, Cap, rocking white jeans. thanks UpNorth Cane for the kind words. Rock what's good. Hope we finished the recruiting strong and beyond ready for the CaneSpace Four Play in 3 weeks.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 28, 2014 at 04:11 PM
If the canes decide to take a sleeper for a DT I say they take Freddie Booth-Lloyd, kid is fast as hell and was killing comp in some one on one videos I saw....
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | January 28, 2014 at 04:19 PM
We're taking Gaillard.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 04:48 PM
yea but have you seen Freddie booth mug shot on rivals kid is scaryyyy loll but he has chicken legs funniest build of a dt I have ever seen.
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | January 28, 2014 at 04:52 PM
yea but have you seen Freddie booth mug shot on rivals kid is scaryyyy loll but he has chicken legs funniest build of a dt I have ever seen.
Posted by: UpNorthCane | January 28, 2014 at 04:52 PM
Kid does have a ..."unique" build LMAO!
But so did Sapp & Wilfork.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 28, 2014 at 05:04 PM
http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/miami_hurricanes_football_new_uniforms_in_2014_being_implied_again/14881361\
Article is a little old but if Blake really said those things then guess what theU will look really nice on the field in whatever Nike is gonna cook up now THAT I Trust!!
Black Socks and Shoes Return at the Expense of New Designs "just don't touch that U" "all ideas welcomed though".. is tht a Storm Brewing...I know alot of ppl are not into the new jerseys but I like trendy and I like the upgraded equip even on the game I put my best players in all the good stuff I Don't Wan't Throwback Style any Jersey I want Futuristic EVERYTHING..
RCCF
Posted by: RCCF | January 28, 2014 at 05:26 PM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1335189-penn-state-usc-and-10-college-football-teams-that-need-nike-pro-combat-uniforms#articles/1335189-penn-state-usc-and-10-college-football-teams-that-need-nike-pro-combat-uniforms/page/11
Yea our uni's are in need of a REAL Upgrade..
RCCF
Posted by: RCCF | January 28, 2014 at 05:39 PM
@CoachColey: We are what you're scared of... Keep believing you can... Reality is we choose whether or not you WILL!!! So now you WONT! #StormRevolution
Can someone translate this for me?
Posted by: Lurker | January 28, 2014 at 05:41 PM
The guy who wrote that Bleacher Report article writes:
"While I think the Hurricanes need to drop their stork-looking mascot...."
THIS GUY SHOULD BE BANNED FROM EVER MENTIONING THE []_[] AGAIN IN ANY PUBLIC FORUM!!!
GO C-A-N-E-S CANES!!!
Posted by: RBLCane | January 28, 2014 at 05:45 PM
Okay I will await your call 86. Looking forward to seeing you and 99 again.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 28, 2014 at 05:46 PM
Lurker, Coley is talking to Tim Brewster who was bragging about recruiting in SFLA and how much fun it was. Basically a shot at UM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 06:16 PM
Kiy Hester: NLI just came in the mail sign ina few days .. Counting down the months till I'm on campus pic.twitter.com/KU7X3qSJMS
Darrion Owens is moved in as of today on campus.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 03:55 PM
Lovin' every minute of it!
Posted by: 86Cane | January 28, 2014 at 07:00 PM
This early enough for U guys????
Miami offers a middle schooler
2018 DB Tyreke Johnson from Jacksonville Trinity Christian picked up an #LSU and #Miami offer today. Johnson is still in middle school.
6:32pm - 28 Jan 14
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 07:06 PM
86....might swing by on April 5 to say hello. drop me a line with whats up.
and what we need for the recruiting update is a post from da streetz!!! where is he????
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 28, 2014 at 07:45 PM
I would like to take this time and give a shout out to the sidewalks for keeping me off the streetz. Give me Canes or give me death!
Posted by: YooperCane | January 28, 2014 at 08:25 PM
He works as a scout for an NFL team. That's all I can say. He is NOT happy with the current UM admin or coaches. End of story. He played for Butch and wanted him back at The U.
Posted by: SOUP | January 28, 2014 at 08:28 PM
Great conversation topics The football teams defense & the baseball teams offense from last year, both anemic.
Posted by: herbieibis | January 28, 2014 at 08:32 PM
yea but have you seen Freddie booth mug shot on rivals kid is scaryyyy loll but he has chicken legs funniest build of a dt I have ever seen. Posted by: UpNorthCane | January 28, 2014 at 04:52 PMKid does have a ..."unique" build LMAO! But so did Sapp & Wilfork. Posted by: CaneRock | January 28, 2014 at 05:04 PM
Sapp booty dance. LOL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ8QsfqAa2k
Go Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | January 28, 2014 at 08:56 PM
Skool, 99 was smokin hot!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | January 28, 2014 at 08:59 PM
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | January 28, 2014 at 08:59 PM
Dude....where U been? Need to know your plans for April 4-6 at Wekiwa Park? Is U in or is U out?
Posted by: SOUP | January 28, 2014 at 09:01 PM
LTCF....email me for details and phone numbers.
Posted by: SOUP | January 28, 2014 at 09:02 PM
WURD UP!
"Alwayz be extra careful what is said bout current or soon to be Miami ballahs cause whether your peoples like it or not the Compliance dept. does keep up with whats bein said. Sh*t they got bout 250 if not more workin for them."
Posted by: SOUP | January 28, 2014 at 09:07 PM
My man!! ^^^
GO PENS! PENS ARE PANTHERS DADDY!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 09:28 PM
Insiders check email.
Posted by: SOUP | January 28, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Lurker, Coley is talking to Tim Brewster who was bragging about recruiting in SFLA and how much fun it was. Basically a shot at UM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 06:16 PM
If that's the case, then good for him.
Without that context, it just sounded like drunk posting.
Thanks for the clarification.
Posted by: Lurker | January 28, 2014 at 10:06 PM
Talking outdoors - my son went camping in Ocala last weekend with a buddy and 2 Honda Foreman 500 atv's - he said he had a blast. I've gone with him in the past and it's good clean fun! I recommend it. Back to football - I know we'd love to get TV but if not let's go all out on Gaillard - 6'2, 328 with an impressive list of offers: fsu, uf, bama, sc, lsu, nd. Al needs to get him or TV and our line is set. Hester and Jackson (hopefully we pull him from the 4 win gayturds) and I'm pretty happy with the defensive backfield. At lb, I personally think JYoung is gonna be a beast! And of course chad and Jackson at de - all combined what a great defensive haul. Now if DNo just learns to coach these guys up and play more aggressive I'd be a happy camper!
Posted by: AeroCane | January 28, 2014 at 10:14 PM
The guy who wrote that Bleacher Report article writes:
"While I think the Hurricanes need to drop their stork-looking mascot...."
THIS GUY SHOULD BE BANNED FROM EVER MENTIONING THE []_[] AGAIN IN ANY PUBLIC FORUM!!!
GO C-A-N-E-S CANES!!!
Posted by: RBLCane
Other likely musings by the Bleacher guy...
1) "US should drop that red, white, and blue thing....too much of a mismash of colors"
2) "What is that Take Me Out To The Ball Game song that I hear every time I go to the park? It makes no sense. What is Cracker Jack? And why is it delaying the inning?"
3) "Professional wrestling needs stronger referees. Too often they get knocked out, and it allows cheating. If the WWE is ever to overtake UFC as the premier MMA organization, it needs better enforcement of its rules."
4) "I just saw the Fellowship of the Ring...way too long and it left in an abrupt cliffhanger. I'm not sure who this Peter Jackson fellow is or what he was attempting to do, but clearly this was a flop."
5) "I have never seen a conference adhere more closely to the recruiting regulations than the SEC."
Posted by: TonyCane | January 28, 2014 at 10:53 PM
@CoachColey: This is NOW our time!!!! #StormTroopers #StormRebels #BestRecruitingClass #HurricaneWarning
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 28, 2014 at 11:02 PM
TonyCane - thanks I actually laughed!
Posted by: AeroCane | January 28, 2014 at 11:03 PM
RCCF, Like U, I am into the uni's as well. They have to go back to the black shoes and black socks. To quote AC/DC "Back in Black" The 'Canes looked badass wearing them in 2000-2002. As for futuristic looking uni's, I would like an updated retro look. Blend the 80's/90's with 2000 and update it.
Posted by: Mia Chi 'Cane '98 | January 28, 2014 at 11:53 PM
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=222782390
This is the uni look I like.
Posted by: Mia Chi 'Cane '98 | January 29, 2014 at 12:19 AM
Zilla!
They have FINALLY LISTENED!
Posted by: WWIN | January 29, 2014 at 12:39 AM
“We were Oregon before Oregon was Oregon. We want to be BACK on the cutting edge.” — Chris Freet (@ChrisFreet) October 25, 2013 Freet was then implored by a fan to leave the current Miami Hurricanes football helmets alone in any potential change.
I love to hear that from Freet but hate to hear that from fans! Please fans refrain from saying dumb crap to Freet, it's time for a change the traditionals haven't won crap for us recently, it's time for a CHANGE DAMMIT!
Black socks, black cleats, black pants with orange and green strips on the sides, black jerseys wit orange numbers trimmed in green wit orange and green stripes on the sleeves, and black helmets with orange and green "U". Call em da "TheyHateUs" series!
Posted by: WWIN | January 29, 2014 at 12:50 AM
WW,
The unis you describe may be illegal if the Green isn't enough lighter than the black.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 29, 2014 at 01:08 AM
Dude, doesn't okstate have black jerseys wit orange numbers???
Posted by: WWIN | January 29, 2014 at 02:18 AM
Indeed, she was Native.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 29, 2014 at 05:33 AM
On Patchan
I saw him Personally this past June at the Al Golden Camp. He was going against Chad Thomas. He is very similar to Thomas in size and body shape and athletically, he obviously needs a college weight program. Looks to be a legit 6'4.5 ish and is very long. He has a very high motor and is very competitive, the only thing i will say is Thomas is a LIL thicker in the kaboose and has way better coaching (hand placement and swim moves) Patchan was doing this drill where they run a wide angle around a cone and come back, he kept tying Thomas, they kept running the drill, he actually won barely like 3/4 times but they kept giving Thomas the benefit of a doubt (hometown crowd). I would say Patchan is an ELITE prospect, he is a lil taller and more quick twich then #71, he is a better athlete. I would say he is a high 4 star guy and has just a sightly lower ceiling then Thomas (that is saying alot). I walked away from camp very impressed at the time and posted about it on here if anyone can remember.
Posted by: Hassan | January 29, 2014 at 07:06 AM
Black socks, black cleats, black pants with orange and green strips on the sides, black jerseys wit orange numbers trimmed in green wit orange and green stripes on the sleeves, and black helmets with orange and green "U". Call em da "TheyHateUs" series!
Posted by: Willie Will in Missouri | January 29, 2014 at 12:50 AM
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As much as I love the traditional helmets, I love picturing this jersey combo
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 29, 2014 at 09:18 AM
Ryan Mayes is a late EE!!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 29, 2014 at 09:25 AM
Going to be doing my predictions on Monday or Tuesday.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 29, 2014 at 09:38 AM
nathan kirchmier @nathankirchmier 11m
Just received preferred walk on spot at the University of Miami
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nathan-Kirchmier-152139;_ylt=A0LEV0rLFOlSazwAFtxXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEzNm5xc3N0BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDM0M18x
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 29, 2014 at 09:49 AM
Slow morning here lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 29, 2014 at 10:29 AM