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.
And i agree with you Ohio.
Proof of it is seeing kids from down here trolling for more offers from schools they have no intention of going to.
Remember Bethel tweeting for weeks, while committed to us, practically begging for an offer from UGA?
It's become a game to a lot of them.
Give me kids like our EEs all day long. They made their decisions and didn't feel the need to go attention seeking all day long.
Guys like Sony are fine with me too. He committed to UGA and hasn't wavered or sought out the spotlight once he did.
I understand there are kids like Alex Collins who are really torn and being pulled in a million directions. But the whole recruiting thing is out of control.
We need an early signing period, badly.
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:15 PM
Simple question...when one of the best DBs/CBs in UM history says we don't come around as often as we should...IS HE LYIN'?!
And isn't it a coincidence, that we offered McFadden several days after that story broke...HMMMMMMM!
Posted by: CaneRock | January 24, 2014 at 03:13 PM
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His quote, which U botched could be taken 2 ways. What he said was "I wish UM was around more often"
That could mean: "UM is hardly ever here" OR "I love UM and want them here more than they already are"
Your perspective will deem which way U take it.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 03:16 PM
LMAO! 1 or 2 kids gripe about UM recruiting (or lack thereof in their cases), but "it sticks out there." LMAO! And it's not just the kids griping, how about one of the best DBs/CBs in UM history...when He says we don't come around as often as we should...IS HE LYIN'?! LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | January 24, 2014 at 03:17 PM
Manny Navarro @Manny_Navarro Jan 21
Although #UM has offered #Heritage 2015 QB Torrence Gibson, CB Tarvarus McFadden, Rumph would like to see #UM around "a little more."
Manny Navarro @Manny_Navarro Jan 21
FYI, Rumph not taking a shot at #UM. He loves the #Canes.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 03:17 PM
CaneRock, you're clearly one of those doom and gloom guys that can't see the sunshine through the clouds. U find negative in everything.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 03:19 PM
We need an early signing period, badly.
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:15 PM
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This is an interesting topic. I was once of the opinion we should have an earlier signing period. Something that changed my mind was coaches and the ability for them to pick up and leave when they want.
Imagine if Louisville commits signed early, then saw their coach bolt after. It kinda leaves them in the middle.
Now, if the rules were changed to allowing the kids to leave if a coach leaves on their own, I would be in favor again.
Posted by: 30CINCO | January 24, 2014 at 03:20 PM
30, that happens now. I don't remember which school exactly, but there's plenty of coaches hired and fired after Jan 10th when most EE's sign now.
Look at if Jimbo would've gone to Texas like some said after the Ship? Dalvin would've been stuck at FSU.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 03:25 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 03:25 PM
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This is true, making it earlier tho, would compound the issue.
I would like the rules to be changed for the SA. If a coach bolts, they should be allowed to leave without having to sit a year as well.
Posted by: 30CINCO | January 24, 2014 at 03:27 PM
(Comment deleted for being a personal insult directed at two longtime Canespace bloggers, reposted by same poster despite them not getting the message the first time. Unless it's open season here in which case get ready for both barrels and no hall of fame invite . . .)
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:27 PM
And if NOFENSE is still laying rotten eggs you'll still defend him
Posted by: SinisterCane | January 24, 2014 at 03:37 PM
Go Canes
I'm not trying to go back and forth with you bro, you feel one way and I feel another enjoy your weekend
Posted by: SinisterCane | January 24, 2014 at 03:39 PM
I would like the rules to be changed for the SA. If a coach bolts, they should be allowed to leave without having to sit a year as well.
Posted by: 30CINCO | January 24, 2014 at 03:27 PM
Really, there's no fairness to the current system at all. Players should be allowed to accept a scholarship from another university at any time. They only get their schollies paid one year at a time, but for some reason they have to waste a year if they want to transfer? That's complete BS.
If they got an ironclad, 4-year deal, the transfer restrictions might be reasonable. As it is, the system is grossly tilted in favor of the university.
Posted by: dj moonbat | January 24, 2014 at 03:42 PM
Chris Ash's Departure Could Pave the Way for Randy Shannon to Be Arkansas' DC
Posted by: AfriCane | January 24, 2014 at 03:46 PM
RIP Sean Taylor one of the all time greats.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 24, 2014 at 03:53 PM
I wonder if this kid is pissed cause it took them so long?
@KippLAdams 2m
#2015Top247 DE Austin Bryant says #Bama has offered http://bit.ly/1mS7ErB via @BamaOnline247
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:58 PM
I wonder if this kid is pissed cause it took them so long?
@KippLAdams 2m
#2015Top247 DE Austin Bryant says #Bama has offered http://bit.ly/1mS7ErB via @BamaOnline247
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:58 PM
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He should be. Hell, Duke already offered him! Bama evaluates slower than Duke! OMGGGGG!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:00 PM
Just because you think we will lose to FSU next season, which we will, doesn't mean you aren't a true fan.
Canes are a long way away, on both sides of the ball, from being at that level.
But a couple of more recruiting classes like this one, coupled with the maturation of our new QB will change things dramatically in the years to come.
Posted by: Go Canes | January 23, 2014 at 02:12 PM
why are you Shermaning me Skip Bayless...
Please read everything and stop summarizing if U read it all U have the premise of my argument...sheesh where is the 12% calvary when U need them...I swear I do this argument every year by myself but everyone is on the bus lol..
RCCF
Posted by: RCCF | January 23, 2014 at 02:12 PM
RCCF you are something else man... you say we will go 15-0 and you say you dont expect us to loose, but yet you wont bet on it. That indicates you dont believe what you are selling. I believe we will lose a game and I am putting season tickets for the next 2 seasons on the line because that is what I believe. Step up to the plate super fan.. take the bet.
Posted by: UMike | January 23, 2014 at 02:12 PM
Even me and Go Canes agree! lol
Posted by: UMike | January 23, 2014 at 02:13 PM
^^^^Keep Lying Mr. Offthenuts^^^^ U R....
LoL...dude get a clue you speak erroneously and arrogantly and U are WRONG..
RCCF12%....Mr.Nuts
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 04:01 PM
The Truth is Always a Click Away....
RCCF12%
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 04:04 PM
Ohio.. how can you say
"SFLA has the most entitled kids in America when it comes to getting offers from colleges"
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2014 at 02:40 PM
Because they ARE! There is a TON of evidence that shows it. To argue against it is just to argue for the sake of it. It gets old and boring: STOP IT!
Posted by: 86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:11 PM
If this staff walked up and gave Canerock and Sinister a goose that laid golden eggs they'd bitch about how they gave them a bird they're stuck cleaning up after all day.
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:27 PM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:13 PM
If a big 'ol bag of money fell outta the sky and landed in UMike's back yard he would be pissed off because it damaged his grass.
Posted by: 86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:14 PM
I really feel sad for some of you people here.
REALLY SAD.
Posted by: 86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:17 PM
With this much chat just on recruiting it's going to be a long off season for football once the NSD arrives.
BBall team needs to get going or that season is going to end sooner than hoped....
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 24, 2014 at 04:21 PM
I bet if No'd shut out FSU next year people would still......oh get real, that's not going to happen....LOL!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 24, 2014 at 04:23 PM
We offered 2015 ATH Jordan Cronkite. Wonder if it's "too late" lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:23 PM
Rock...if U cannot muster the courage or have the grace to be positive until after NSD please take a break. That is all.
Posted by: 86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:27 PM
If this staff walked up and gave Canerock and Sinister a goose that laid golden eggs they'd bitch about how they gave them a bird they're stuck cleaning up after all day.
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:27 PM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:13 PM
Find a post during your Recruiting Peace Treaty where I'm being negative?
Posted by: SinisterCane | January 24, 2014 at 04:45 PM
Jordan Cronkrite @JC_Knows 40m
Just got that offer from #TheU 🙌
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 04:55 PM
RCCF everything you just pasted says absolulty NOTHING you claim I said... Its like talking to a little kid who just makes up stuff to sound right. I assure you I will never reply to another one of your dumb ass comments.
86 you need to find someone else to ride, that is getting old and boring.
Have a good weekend spacers
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2014 at 05:02 PM
Give me kids like our EEs all day long. They made their decisions and didn't feel the need to go attention seeking all day long.
Guys like Sony are fine with me too. He committed to UGA and hasn't wavered or sought out the spotlight once he did.
I understand there are kids like Alex Collins who are really torn and being pulled in a million directions. But the whole recruiting thing is out of control.
We need an early signing period, badly.
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 03:15 PM
This is so true.
I can't believe people taking shots at Ohio today. Besides SOUP he is our MVP here. Ohio made some very valid points.
Unfortunately few South Florida recruits nowadays have the same pride and maturity of a Duke Johnson in the recruiting process. Duke has the South Florida pride...The Miami pride...Some other kids are all about me myself and i. They need lots of attention they didn't get most of their lives...
College football recruiting is a farce and out of control...We need an early signing period and should limit the visits to 3...Like i did before choosing UM.
Enough said!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:04 PM
Do Miami staff lacks in offering these kids early, in the process, or they are Johnny come lately? Are they bad in evaluating talent? Ijs
Posted by: 1miamifan | January 24, 2014 at 05:05 PM
WhaaaaaaaT are you delusional UMike clearly it says that U agree with the other person saying that we would lose to FSWho something U refuted...Sheesh man own up..
RCCF12%
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 05:06 PM
@ESPNCFB: #CFBLIVE is off and running on @ESPNU! We are just 12 days from #SigningDay.
Here's a look at the top 2014 classes: http://t.co/rS3vTRZDoZ
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 05:07 PM
It gets old and boring: Posted by:
86Cane | January 24, 2014 at 04:11 PM
FELLAS.....does it really matter and or require this much attention.
Complaining about the kids.....THE KIDS...18 year olds...while you/we are grown as men seems a bit much.
Big Al and DNO are the ones you should be worried about....WHY?!!!...They are running the SHOW. And there is NO WAY IN HELL to understand all the relationships and games going on with HS coaches, HS Kids, HS families -Not to mention grades, attitude, backgroud- Then compare to another prospect....Sometimes you just have to make a decision-roll the dice and hope for a WINNER! Just be glad for who wants to come to the U! Wish the rest the best and tell em we will see U on the football field.
Most days, I look foward to a little Canespace---good info, spirited debate, and some brotherhood---Its a U thing! But...
Have a GREAT weekend! Let go CANES.
Posted by: LA3 | January 24, 2014 at 05:07 PM
Recruiting Peace Treaty
Posted by: SinisterCane | January 24, 2014 at 04:45 PM
How about a Canespace Bro Peace Treaty?
Posted by: LA3 | January 24, 2014 at 05:08 PM
Someone obviously doesn't know what "Even me and Go Canes agree! lol" means... yea ULiar don't reply back because U sir are fairweather like I said.. No Need to Reply Back.. Still enjoy some of your info when its factual...GoodDay
Signed the Lil Kid
RCCF12%andpositive
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 05:09 PM
Now, if the rules were changed to allowing the kids to leave if a coach leaves on their own, I would be in favor again.
Posted by: 30CINCO | January 24, 2014 at 03:20 PM
agree but what if the coach leaves after your freshman year? Some former Canes football players advised the kids to commit to a school and a football program...not the coaches...On the average the coaches will go elsewhere within 3 years...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:14 PM
RCCF lay the pipe down and actually read this.. I said I agree with Go Canes, but not of that topic. Just because you paste my comment along with the comment from him you choose doesnt make it true. Kinda said you spend you day trying to find ways to get one up on me. Kinda stalkerish. But you go ahead and live in your fantasy world...
Also... I never tool a shot at Ohio, my point was I dont think we should lump all the SFLA athletes in the "diva bunch" just because a couple kids whine. That was my point 86, I wasnt arguing just for the hell of it lol
RCCF next time Im at a game were gonna share that good shyt you smoke and have a great time haha
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2014 at 05:14 PM
Dude you act like I put those together you are a tool you cant even admit to your own stupidity...Sure I will take this one as me since you are too much of a man to admit you said some stupid stuff yesterday and its haunting you now...Shame..
RCCF12%...beingthebiggerman
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 05:17 PM
Hmmm!! These are troubling times in the kingdom!!!!
Posted by: AfriCane | January 24, 2014 at 05:19 PM
Most days, I look foward to a little Canespace---good info, spirited debate, and some brotherhood---Its a U thing! But...
Have a GREAT weekend! Let go CANES.
Posted by: LA3 | January 24, 2014 at 05:07 PM
I love it!!! I may had to all the negative Nancys out there enjoy the outdoors and come back on NSD we will chat...Like Coach Coley wrote...
James Coley @CoachColey · 4h
Calm before the STORM!!!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:23 PM
Wow..RCCF you need to get checked out... Just because I said I agree with Go Canes, I never said we will lose to FSU. That wasnt even the particular commer I was agreeing , you just took that one and ran with it. Before this gets taken to another level, lets just squash it now. My bad for the shyt I said, I dont believe we will be 15-0, but respect your prediction.
Posted by: UMike | January 24, 2014 at 05:23 PM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1932134-miami-football-what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-hurricanes-at-quarterback#articles/1932134-miami-football-what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-hurricanes-at-quarterback
RCCF
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 05:23 PM
No Biggie I still respect your blogging and my name calling is out of line CANEon..
RCCF
Posted by: RCCF | January 24, 2014 at 05:24 PM
Sitting in a Starbucks in NYC in 12 degree weather reading the fighting words on the blog while simultaneously listening to the 'art of war.' Fighting words, lesson in combat strategies, the bitter cold; there has never been a more harmonious pairing.
Posted by: AfriCane | January 24, 2014 at 05:25 PM
Can anyone post the complete list of visitors to UM this WE?
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:27 PM
may add...Lol...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:28 PM
Our boy Valentine having trouble getting to Baton Rouge:
travonte valentine @traveeey99 8m
Smh lol this airplane flew all the back at alanta for no reason smh
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 05:31 PM
agree but what if the coach leaves after your freshman year? Some former Canes football players advised the kids to commit to a school and a football program...not the coaches...On the average the coaches will go elsewhere within 3 years...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:14 PM
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This is true, players should commit to the school. But in todays world, coached value players that fit their system. If coach A leaves and coach B runs a different system, player is out of luck.
I really would like them to be able to be released, go to any school, and not have to lose a year. ONLY if coach leaves on his own.
Posted by: 30CINCO | January 24, 2014 at 05:39 PM
Huge Canne fan. She is a news anchor at Telemundo.
pic.twitter.com/XrTQk5vm07
Not sure i pay attention to the news when she reads it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCu5AC6eDyc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JCu5AC6eDyc
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:56 PM
Our boy Valentine having trouble getting to Baton Rouge:
travonte valentine @traveeey99 8m
Smh lol this airplane flew all the back at alanta for no reason smh
Posted by: Go Canes | January 24, 2014 at 05:31 PM
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Didn't know Al Golden had his pilot's license
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 24, 2014 at 05:59 PM