Based on my extensive statistical research of the 2013 college football season, I have developed the following "Canespace Rules" (READ: identified criteria for winning) for the Miami Hurricanes during the 2014 season:
Canespace Rule #1: Offensive Points/Game Must Increase. On offense UM must go from 33.8 ppg in 2013 to 37 ppg in 2014, a difference of +3.2 ppg. In 2013 all of the top 20 offenses averaged 37 points or more per game led by Baylor. Regardless of who starts at QB in 2014, Miami has the offensive weapons and firepower to score and score often.
What the Hurricanes need is one more successful scoring drive per game that leads to at least a field goal and they will achieve this goal. Coach Coley must find a way for his offense to comply with the the Canespace 37 point rule.
Canespace Rule #2: Defensive Points/Game Must Decrease. On defense UM must go from allowing 26.8 ppg to 24 ppg, a difference of -2.8 ppg. Historically is has been shown that teams have been able to win a National Championship by holding the opposition to an average of under 27 ppg over the course of a season and UM did that in 2013 (26.8).
Eventually the UM defense has to at least partly resemble the Hurricane defenses of old if they are to win and win big. Increasing sacks and turnovers while also preventing explosive plays of 20 yards or more are the key ingredients in making the defensive turnaround at The U. Coach D'Onofrio must find a way for his defense to comply with the Canespace 24 point rule and we highly recommend that he do it now.
Canespace Rule #3: Offensive Third Down Conversion Rates Must increase. According to several of our bloggers on Canespace this may be among the most important rules of all. Many like to complain about the swiss-cheese like defense UM defense but few point their finger at the repeated three-and-outs that the offense racked up time and time again in 2013 that left their defensive brethren tired, beaten and exposed.
On offense UM must go from a .352 conversion rate up to a .420 rate. By keeping the offense on the field it protects the defense and keeps them rested, prepared and ready to rumble which leads us to...
Canespace Rule #4: Defensive Third Down Conversion Rates Must Decrease. On defense UM must go from a .419 conversion rate allowed down to a 3.50 rate. This is another critical area according to many of our bloggers. The Hurricane defense must find ways to stop allowing so many third down conversions and be able get off of the field in 2014.
The UM defense must find a way to re-instill fear into opposing offenses that find themselves in third and long situations. That is because if I see a DB lined up 10 yards off of the ball and back-pedalling on a third and seven or they give up one more first down on third and 17, then I cannot be held responsible for my actions. Or those of OGV either. No, seriously.
Canespace Rule #5: Defensive Turnovers and T/O Margin Must Increase. This rule is also known as the Canespace "20/30 Rule". That means that UM cannot have more than 20 turnovers on offense (22 in 2013) and must have at least 30 takeaways on defense (27 in 2013) to be successful in 2014.
The Hurricanes were a +5 in turnover margin in 2013 but that is simply not good enough to compete with the top teams in the Nation. Many of the best teams were at least +10 or higher and that is the company the Miami needs to keep if they are to re-ascend to their once lofty perch of competing for National titles and not in a second tier bowl game at some dank stadium in Orlando.
Canespace Rule #6: Penalties and Penalty Yards Must Decrease: This rule is also known as the Canespace "5/500 Rule". That means UM must limit their penalties to 5 or fewer per game (from 5.46) and have under 500 yards (from 582) in penalties this season.
If Nick Saban can do it at Alabama then Al Golden can do it at Miami. Yes indeed, we strongly suggest that the he and his Hurricanes do it, and do it now. Either that or you will be penalized by more than just the referees.
If UM can find a way to comply with these 6 simple rules and make the minor improvements in each of the categories I have identified then I predict that the Hurricanes will win at least 10 games, play for an ACC title and maybe even more in 2014. And please remember: Failure is NOT an option.
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Posted by: SinisterCane | July 10, 2014 at 07:17 PM
Soup I m ready to submit my rep the U pics... the email address again please
Posted by: coldcane | July 10, 2014 at 07:44 PM
canespace86@aol.com
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 08:12 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 10, 2014 at 01:04 PM
D@mn! Are all you black guys related down in the 305? Ha ha!
If it felt like those guys were at The U 8 years, then Kyle Wright was at The U for like 20 years. That dude is drawing Social Security from The U.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:13 PM
1. Eric Moncur
2. Lovon Ponder
3. Anthony Reddick
4. Javarris James
5. Vaughn Telemaque
Posted by: laquinton | July 10, 2014 at 06:50 PM
1. 6 years
2. 8 years
3. 9 years
4. 6 years
5. 12 years
LOL
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 08:14 PM
Who were the top 5 players of the Randy Shannon era?
Top 5 Al Golden Era:
1. Duke
2. Perryman
3. Dorsett
4. Coley
5. Linder
I was thinking and saying McCord to SLB since I heard about the news.
I hope its WLB - Armbrister MLB - Perryman SLB - McCord with Grace, Kirby, Owens and Young spelling them.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:28 PM
1. Eric Moncur
2. Lovon Ponder
3. Anthony Reddick
4. Javarris James
5. Vaughn Telemaque
Posted by: laquinton | July 10, 2014 at 06:50 PM
1. 6 years
2. 8 years
3. 9 years
4. 6 years
5. 12 years
LOL
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 08:14 PM
dont forget the 10 years of carlos huerta
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 10, 2014 at 08:35 PM
I think Huerta got like 12 years?
He kicked from 1987 until 1999, right?
LOL
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 08:38 PM
Of course his birth certificate was questionable?
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 08:38 PM
Shannon Era
1. Allen Bailey
2. Sean Spence
3. Travis Benjamin
4. Javarris James
5. C-Mac
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:40 PM
Had trouble thinking of who the 5th guy should have been.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:42 PM
Gotta put Gayot in the LB mix also, I've heard some good things about em'. And maybe Hester, if not now, I think He eventually grows into a LB.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 10, 2014 at 08:42 PM
He could CR, but I think Al would be pissed if either of those guys grow into LBs, he'd have no young safeties.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:46 PM
Shannon Era
1. Allen Bailey
2. Sean Spence
3. Travis Benjamin
4. Javarris James
5. C-Mac
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:40 PM
Leonard Hankerson.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 10, 2014 at 08:48 PM
Thanks CR. Hank is #3 and everyone else moves down a spot. I knew someone was getting left out.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:49 PM
Soup, I am like you struggling, but I have a little extra and I am going to send you a contribution. It wont be a million, but as much as you have done for me, I owe you brother. you are a good man and I appreciate you and Mrs Soup and all you do. God Bless this space and all of my family on here. We might disagree at times, but each of you are specxial to me...you are family!!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | July 10, 2014 at 08:50 PM
Shannon Era
1. Allen Bailey
2. Sean Spence
3. Travis Benjamin
4. Javarris James
5. C-Mac
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:40 PM
Leonard Hankerson.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 10, 2014 at 08:48 PM
Olivier Vernon...I think Cooper would've had a good Sr season, if He didn't hurt His knee in the Citrus Hole.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 10, 2014 at 08:51 PM
Top 5 Larry Coker:
1. Ken Dorsey
2. Sean Taylor
3. Andre Johnson
4. Vince Wilfork
3. Jon Vilma
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:53 PM
I don't think Vernon was top 5. Coop was certainly dynamic and a top 5 fan favorite. For it to be a player in that coaches era, I think they need to haave played at least 2 years under that coach. Next its about performance at The U, not the NFL.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:55 PM
Butch,
1. Edge
2. Dan Morgan
3. Dorsey
4. Santana Moss
5. Ed Reed
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:57 PM
Just going off the top of my head here, nothing concrete. Agree, disagree, discuss, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:58 PM
By my own logic, Coley shouldn't be on Al's list so I'll take him off the list and add Flowers into the 5 spot.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 09:02 PM
It wont be a million, but as much as you have done for me, I owe you brother. You are a good man and I appreciate you and Mrs Soup and all you do. God Bless this space and all of my family on here.
Posted by: VA Cane | July 10, 2014 at 08:50 PM
Apparently U know what THIS Space means to me and what I know and what I feel. We ARE a family, through ALL of the good and bad. It doesn't take a MILLION only a kind heart and a small donation to keep the DREAM and blog alive!
Email me for details: canespace86@aol.com
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 09:26 PM
He could CR, but I think Al would be pissed if either of those guys grow into LBs, he'd have no young safeties.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:46 PM
TD...not only do I think He'll grow out the position, I think He'll get recruited out the position. And as it stands, I think Carter has a hold at the SS spot, and then you have Crawford,Bush, & Jenkins at the other S spots.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 10, 2014 at 09:39 PM
FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE SENDING IN YOUR PHOTOS:
U ROCK!!!
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 09:42 PM
So Lebron goes to Cleveland, Bosh to Houston...what is the path forward for Riley?
He'll have a tremendous amount of cap space...does he sign a slew of free agents to one year deals and try again next year?
One thing that really stings is that Cleveland has Miami's first rounder next year. If the Heat collapse, Cleveland might wind up with their fourth Number One overall in five years.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 10, 2014 at 09:43 PM
We shall see my friend, but I think those boys are staying put. Wouldn't mind seeing them play LB on throwing downs.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 09:44 PM
The next play is throw money at Melo TC.
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 09:46 PM
HERE IT IS AGAIN: I need your BEST Canes gear and Canes location photos.
If you got married and threw up the U I need it (PBFR13).
If U went to Disney and threw up the U I need it.
If U got Canes gear, cars, women, kids, pets or whatever I need it!
Email to: canespace86@aol.com
The winner gets 2 FREE tickets and a parking pass to a UM football game this season!!!
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 09:46 PM
ColdCane...U are good to go!
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Soup I will send U my donation next week my friend.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 10, 2014 at 10:32 PM
Soup If U need any additional photos that U don't already have I will be happy to send them to U brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 10, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Laquinton... you can add Carlos Huerta to that list!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | July 11, 2014 at 12:42 AM
SOUP, I will send some tomorrow.. I got an ATL cop throwing up the U at the GT game lol
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 06:07 AM
Mike James should be in Randy's top 5 IMO.
Kid was all Cane
Posted by: Go Canes | July 11, 2014 at 07:22 AM
Gotta love Mike James
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 07:34 AM
I got an ATL cop throwing up the U at the GT game lol
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 06:07 AM
Perfect! That is what we are looking for.
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 07:56 AM
SOUP.. will be working 15-16 hours today between both jobs and wont be home, so tomorrow I will send some. Also got a big snowman with a U beanie etc lol
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 08:00 AM
We may have murder free day in Chicago
Born and raised in the south side of Chicago. Truly sad everytime I read the paper online. Just down right sad.. That's why I moved to Washington even though even out here I lost a cousin and uncle to gun violence it's tough as nails
Very sad and violent in Chitown so many innocent people dying.
The Richard Daley machine and all its cronyism over decades, the absolute slavery to the unions,
the worst financially run state in the union, and now a mayor who has no clue have not helped.
An armed citizenry helps prevent government tyranny and preserve the rights of the people.
An armed public housing section, armed ghettos, with drug dealers and gang bangers as the soldiers will destroy the people period.
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 08:31 AM
One thing that really stings is that Cleveland has Miami's first rounder next year. If the Heat collapse, Cleveland might wind up with their fourth Number One overall in five years.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 10, 2014 at 09:43 PM
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First round traded picks are usually lottery protected. Meaning if the Heat were to collapse and have a lottery pick, Cavs would not get it. Cavs would only get it if the Heats pick was outside the lottery slots.
Ig LeBron chooses Cle, I am sure a trade can be worked out so he is able to get the max and the Heat would get something in return.
Posted by: 30CINCO | July 11, 2014 at 08:40 AM
30... you are correct... they only get it if the pick is 11th on. And as of right now Cleveland doesnt even have the room or money to give him the max, so you are correct, there would most likely be a sign and trade deal. Riley wont be left empty handed.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 08:42 AM
(Illinois) the worst financially run state in the union,
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 08:31 AM
No, that would be Michigan, followed by California.
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 09:20 AM
The "Law" part of the Real Estate class is HARD.
That is all.
Posted by: SOUP | July 10, 2014 at 05:32 PM
My Property class in law school, 1L year, was ONLY real property -- no personal property, no intellectual property, just every complicated doctrine on Earth related to the ownership of land. Such a grind...
Posted by: dj moonbat | July 11, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Top 5 Larry Coker:
1. Ken Dorsey
2. Sean Taylor
3. Andre Johnson
4. Vince Wilfork
3. Jon Vilma
Posted by: The Dude | July 10, 2014 at 08:53 PM
Either Dorsey or Vilma has to give way to Clinton Portis. Admittedly, Portis could go to Butch's list (in which case Dorsey or Morgan would have to yield), but he won the title under Coker.
Portis is a Top 10 'Cane of All Time, in my opinion.
Posted by: dj moonbat | July 11, 2014 at 09:52 AM
(Illinois) the worst financially run state in the union,
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 08:31 AM
No, that would be Michigan, followed by California.
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 09:20 AM
A couple of years ago, I'd say California edged Illinois. But our legislature and governor have really improved quite a bit recently. California's financial problems, though, are related to its government-by-referendum problems -- and thus can always recur with little warning and great severity.
Posted by: dj moonbat | July 11, 2014 at 09:59 AM
Great stuff. I posted more insight on miamicanecountry.blogspot.com. 3 main issues: can the defense improve, will we find a reliable quarterback, and will the majority of the team be better individually than they were last year.
Posted by: Cane Country | July 11, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Where do I submit donations...PayPal?
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 11, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Sinister, please email canespace86@aol.com for info.. I do not believe a PayPal has been set up, but SOUP will get back with you with the info.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Soup, u may be right, carlos huerta was there for 12 years, does he have any eligibilty left? We could use him,,,
Posted by: longtimecanefan | July 11, 2014 at 10:44 AM
just every complicated doctrine on Earth related to the ownership of land. Such a grind...
Posted by: dj moonbat | July 11, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Here's the thing, I knew a LOT about Real Estate before even taking the class. But I had no idea they wanted to turn us into Real Estate Lawyers instead of Sales Associates.
The Principles and Practices section I already knew about 80% of. The Law part only about 20% of! The Math part comes next week, then the test. Pray for me? LOL
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 10:53 AM