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.
SOUP, check email.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 10:58 AM
This is BAD!...@$$!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJO5IR51C9k
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM
You know what, BS aside, but Josh McRoberts GOT GAME! I wasn't too familiar with em' before, but watching His HLs, He's athletic, and can pass,shoot, and handle the ball. Pat Riley got a STEAL!
#OLDBULL...YOUNGBULL
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 11:39 AM
And all this CRAP! about Miami doesn't have a PG is HOGWASH! Those great Bulls teams didn't have a dominant PG...PJ's Laker teams didn't have a dominant PG...and the Heat didn't need a dominant PG to go to 4 straight NBAFs. Again, all this PG talk is overrated.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Yes forgot about MI and Detroit. CA gives everything away and I guess MI/Detroit has too. CA will not have to worry much longer they going to shake off into the ocean sooner than later. Detroit has all those art pieces; they need to sell they stuff and be held accountable for years of mismanagement. I think a lot of other cities and states are in the same bind. Years of being subject to public sector union demands and pensions that were short sighted are gonna be their Waterloo; a city welfare state, the changing economy: the people taxpayer schools suffer.
I live 28 miles from Richmond, but I would never live in it. It has the same BS problems. They build public housing to try and help people; the people destroy it, have sex and unwanted kids in it, get drunk and high and kill in it, sell drugs and sex in it. It gets ratty, they knock it down....and build it again to start the process over.
The Richmond mayor is so full of shit. He wants to build a ballpark downtown for a minor league baseball team. I say theres no room. Renovate the old one, save some money and worry about the important things.
There is no accountability. The War on Poverty has not worked. Add up the $ we have spent on poverty, public housing and schools since 1965; the number has not changed. I wish I knew the solution I would wave that wand and fix it. Don't work that way. Americas cities are in rough shape; tough all over.
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 12:07 PM
CR, i think a lot of i was overblown because HOW they lost. Same with Wade, he had a good season and playoffs and was big in the Pacers series, but had an awful Finals.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Lebron to the Cavs!
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:25 PM
Lebron to Cleveland.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 12:27 PM
Oh well, at least we got Bruce & Scarlett LMAO! Congrats Ohio_Cane...you undercover Cav luva you LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 12:28 PM
LOL - undercover Cav...makes sense
Posted by: Lurker | July 11, 2014 at 12:30 PM
LOL! Undercover Cav is hilarious, CR
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 12:34 PM
At least Miami has plenty of money to work with and we are still in the East lol
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Gonna have to use every single penny of it too, UMike. LOL
Beating the Cavs just got really really difficult.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Good for Cleveland.......they have suffered enough
Posted by: raizecane | July 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM
Ohio.. Miami still has a great young coach, plenty of money and some talent.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:45 PM
Im still a Lebron fan, have been since he came in the league, but I am a Heat fan first!! lol
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:45 PM
I wonder if Riley hangs around...at His age, I just don't see Him doing another rebuild.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 12:49 PM
I wonder if Bosh goes to Houston, or stays with Wade in Miami.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Ohio.. Miami still has a great young coach, plenty of money and some talent.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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No doubt. Riley will make some genius moves and make us a great team. Beating the Cavs tho will prove really difficult.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 12:54 PM
And no disrespect to Lebron, but Dwayne Wade lifted this franchise...but Lebron took it to another level though. I still remember Wade's performance against Indiana in the 2004 playoffs...He was electric, you just knew He was gonna be a star.
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Ohio..depends on what the Cavs do.. this is not an organization known for building teams lol
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:55 PM
UMike, even if they don't add ANYONE, they have a lot more talent then when Lebron was there 4 years ago lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 12:56 PM
Good for Lebron - he is going home. And I closed on my house!
CGNC is taking her talents to Palm Beach! LOL
Posted by: CGNC | July 11, 2014 at 12:56 PM
Ohio.. I can agree with that.. but Wiggins is unproven and they have to trade off pieces to make room to sign Lebron.
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM
NICE CGNC!!
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 12:58 PM
UMike, Ohio is just sticking up for his Cavs
Posted by: Lurker | July 11, 2014 at 01:17 PM
haha Lurker
Posted by: UMike | July 11, 2014 at 01:20 PM
Lurker, get off my jock homie lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 01:27 PM
Not that I have to explain myself, but I've been a Heat fan since I was little (7-8 years old or so). I've been a Lebron fan since I was 19 years old watching his HS games. Went to a couple in person.
Heat always come first, Lebron comes a close 2nd.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 01:31 PM
I'm taking apologies again. Please eat some crow too everyone!!!
RILEY SUCKED. I told all of you so. Eat it GC. I am right, you were wrong.
Posted by: BEERicane | July 11, 2014 at 01:31 PM
LOL we can always count on Beericane to throw confetti
Posted by: CGNC | July 11, 2014 at 01:33 PM
BEER is drunk again lol
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 11, 2014 at 01:34 PM
Congrats CGNC welcome home!
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 11, 2014 at 01:34 PM
RILEY SUCKED. I told all of you so.
Posted by: BEERicane | July 11, 2014 at 01:31 PM
LMAO! Maybe you meant that Riley couldn't suck the entire land mass of Cleveland into Miami. Lebron wanted to go home...PERIOD! And like Riley said, "GET A GRIP, THIS $H!T IS HARD!"
Posted by: CaneRock | July 11, 2014 at 01:36 PM
VACane sez..."CA will not have to worry much longer they going to shake off into the ocean sooner than later."
I sez...YUP! And good riddance.
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 01:46 PM
Congrats CGNC!
Posted by: SOUP | July 11, 2014 at 01:46 PM
All this Bball really has no effect on me; Lebron is good people and should be able to do what he wants without having to answer to people.
Spurs play good ball, the rest of the league are nobodies to me. So many of these guys I have no idea who they are. Lot of average guys I guess.
As long as Melo keeps losing, or somebody hammers his knees so he cannot win a tile I am cool with it.
Hell its time for THE Game, Football!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 02:02 PM
Trending right now
Melo is an idiot we want to see his career ended!!!!!!! LOL
I hate the guy!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 02:03 PM
CGNC is talking her talents to FL where she is going to be Supervisor of Defensive Improvement over AlPa and D'no!!!!!
Get them CGNC!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | July 11, 2014 at 02:05 PM
Ohio, it's ok, your boy's back in Cleveland. Be happy. LOL. Take a joke.
Beer with his usual brain dead nonsense. LeBron goes home and Riley sucks? Then insults lady poster. Please jealously guard whatever few brain cells you have left.
Posted by: Lurker | July 11, 2014 at 02:06 PM
I was in Miami before the heat were even created. I remember Ronny sikley, Glenn rice and co. I was a heat fan b4 James & will always be. Lebron can kiss my left ass cheek. He dissed us. All that talk about going home, blah, blah, blah! Fokc that! Home is where u lay your head at, where u make money & in his case, where u win championships. 'I'm mad dawg.'
Anyway our revenge is coming; he will never win another championship. We won b4 him. And we will win after him. Cleveland fokcing Ohio??
Let me stop! I'm heated. What's wrong with these small town people? 1st, it was golden trying to go back 'home' to Penn State. Now it's this dude that looks like a Ork & thinks he's a king. Y don't u all stay the fokc home in the 1st place? Correct me if I'm wrong; these r the same small towns that still probably lynch black people?
I am so not cool with this!!!
Posted by: AfriCane | July 11, 2014 at 02:08 PM
Riley dropped the ball completely last yr during free agency and trade deadline. No he whiffs this offseason. And to make matters worse, he traded to draft Shabazz (I like the him) and gave up a 2nd rounder to get him when he could have stayed put and still drafted him, but not only that, they drafted him to entice lebron. That failed. He is 0-2 these past two offseasons. Miami will be back in the lottery next year and a ton of that has to do with Riley these past 2 years.
The guy who has to feel screwed is Wade. Lost 10s of millions of dollars.
Posted by: BEERicane | July 11, 2014 at 02:17 PM
Will LeBron jump again when he realizes its still Cleveland and FAs don't want to sign there? LeBron was mad he had to be the best player on the Heat, lol. Newsflash to LeBron, you have to be that on every team in the world. This guy man. He'll go down as a coattail riding quitter.
Posted by: The Dude | July 11, 2014 at 02:18 PM
Cavs, prepare to be defered to, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | July 11, 2014 at 02:20 PM
Its not just Riley BEER. Arison has something to do with it too.
Posted by: The Dude | July 11, 2014 at 02:21 PM
Past 4 years were a lot of fun with LeBron. Can't hate on him for wanting to do it for his hometown.
Gonna root for him.....except against the Heat.
Posted by: 30CINCO | July 11, 2014 at 02:29 PM
So Fla kids can learn from this, do it for the hometown!
Posted by: 30CINCO | July 11, 2014 at 02:31 PM
Lol.
Nine rings.
We have more titles in the last 8 years than any other franchise in basketball.
Three different franchise to the finals. Has won rings as a player, coach and GM.
He's horrible.
Have another beer dude.
Posted by: Go Canes | July 11, 2014 at 02:35 PM
Revisionist history. With no high draft choices and very little money because of cap space, who could the Heat have gotten in free agency last year?
Come on genius, give me your financial and talent analysis, taking into consideration remaining cap space, of specifically what free agents the Heat didn't get that they could have gotten.
Riley basically mortgaged the future with three huge salaries, including the best player in the world, to get 4 straight finals and two rings. I'd say that's an unmitigated success!
But some mope sitting on a couch drinking cheap beer knows more about running an NBA team than someone with 8 rings. Ok, right!
Posted by: Lurker | July 11, 2014 at 02:37 PM
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Posted by: nemo2002 | July 11, 2014 at 02:40 PM