Sean Taylor was murdered on November 27, 2007. The former University of Miami and Washington Redskins superstar was shot with a single bullet and killed in his own home during a botched burglary attempt.
It took the legal system over six years to convict his killer, Eric Rivera, of second degree murder. Rivera, a cowardly, worthless thug, was finally sentenced on January 23, 2014 to 57.5 years in prison. He had to wait almost seven years for it, but Sean Taylor finally got his justice yesterday.
It is ironic that just a few days ago I had the opportunity to be in South Florida to attend the UM vs Duke basketball game. As is my tradition when I visit the 305 I take time out of my busy schedule to visit the grave sites of two very important people in my life: my mother and Sean Taylor.
Perhaps by chance, or maybe by fate, both of them happen to be buried a few football fields apart at the Woodlawn South cemetery located off of 117th avenue and 112 street in Kendall.
Sean Taylor is a Miami Hurricane football legend and my mother was always a huge fan of UM football. She worked at the UM medical campus for many years and loved watching games on TV, cheering the Hurricanes on to victory and even giving me a "high five" whenever the 'Canes scored.
It is always an emotional moment when I visit the cemetery to pay my respects to both of them. When I do have the chance to visit I have adopted the custom of pouring out some whisky at the grave sites in their honor.
You see my mother liked a sip of Jameson's Irish whiskey from time to time and I always hoped that Sean would also approve.
Even after all of this time, this visit was no different than the rest.
The tears and the whisky flowed.
And now that justice has been done for Sean, I pray that both of them may finally rest in peace.
Coach L said Randy didn't like short dbs.
I'm just saying...
Posted by: Go Canes | January 25, 2014 at 09:47 PM
LMAO!
You probably believe that, too.
You believe ANYthing the UM coaches say, which ALSO makes you, laughably naïve...laughably gullible.
LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2014 at 09:57 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | January 25, 2014 at 09:39 PM
That's 3 PWOs, I believe.
I wonder if that's our way around the 9 schollie reduction...
Walk-on: Any athlete who participates on an athletic team without an athletic scholarship is considered a walk-on. Walk-ons are not permitted to sign a National Letter of Intent. A "preferred walk-on" is assured a spot on the team, but the athlete is not offered a scholarship.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2014 at 10:06 PM
Barry Jackson:
###It’s a light weekend for UM recruiting visits, among seniors. Mobile (Ala.)-based Malik Rosier --- rated the nation’s 22nd-best dual purpose quarterback --- is visiting and is considered a solid UM oral commitment.
At least two others were expected this weekend: Three-star Georgia-based prospect Tavon Ross (who’s committed to Missouri) and three-star Jacksonville-based receiver Isaiah Ford, who’s uncommitted.
UM has interest in Ross as a running back, but Ross told Rivals.com that his commitment to Mizzou is “pretty solid.”
Ford, rated the nation’s No. 67 receiver, is considering Louisville, Virginia Tech,
UM, UF and South Carolina.
UM will host a bunch of juniors on Sunday.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2014 at 10:16 PM
Wilson spent thousands last summer taking his eldest son, Quincy, a four-star defensive back at University School, on official recruiting trips to USC, UCLA, Ohio State, Note Dame, South Carolina and Tennessee before he finally committed to the Florida Gators in August.
“The reason you are seeing all these decommitments is because some kids are finally taking their official visits now and seeing schools and changing their minds,” Wilson said.
“It’s sad because the fan bases get on Twitter and get on the kids when in reality it’s just a flaw in the system. You speed things up and that’s what is happening.”
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/25/3893223/early-playing-time-for-standout.html#.UuRoZdXk6Ow.twitter#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | January 25, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Rock...I really appreciate U as a blogger and what U bring to Canespace. U do try to contribute a lot to the blog and are alway ON.
There are SOME times that I wish U didn't have to go all Mano-a-Mano with other bloggers and call people out or pick fights, but hey if that is what motivates U then I guess we will have to accept that.
Now if U wanna pick on UMike ALL DAY LONG then that's cool too. LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | January 25, 2014 at 10:42 PM
Great blogging today peeps. keep calm and Cane on.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 26, 2014 at 12:21 AM
Only caught part of the bball game, we played a little better than expected, I guess. I'm still not seeing it with LeComte (sp?), yeah, he's young, but so is everyone in college basketball, and he is our starter. Looking forward to seeing our new group next year.
Posted by: j.w. | January 26, 2014 at 02:52 AM
Ricky Town is a Trojan.
Posted by: 4-Real | January 26, 2014 at 05:31 AM
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Posted by: CGNC | January 26, 2014 at 01:32 PM