I Hope The Canes Beat The Tar Out Of The Heels

The Miami Hurricanes return to Sun Life Stadium for their homecoming matchup against the visiting North Carolina Tar Heels. Kickoff for the game is set for 12:30 on RSN (Fox Sports Florida locally).

Miami (5-3, 2-2 ACC) is 12-1 in its last 13 home games at Sun Life Stadium dating back to the 2012 season. Single-game tickets are still available for Saturday's matchup - visit CanesTix.com for more information.

GAME INFORMATION – GAME 9
MIAMI HURRICANES  vs. NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 • 12:30 p.m. ET • Sun Life Stadium (74,916)

SERIES HISTORY
Miami and North Carolina are tied in the all-time series 8-8... Miami has won three of the last four meetings...The Hurricanes won the last head-to-head matchup as they earned a road win over the Tar Heels in 2013...Miami is 6-4 all-time against North Carolina in games played in Miami.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
RSN/ACC Network • Tim Brant, PxP • Dave Archer, Analyst • Hans Heiserer, Sideline Reporter
WQAM 560 AM • Joe Zagacki, PXP • Don Bailey Jr., Analyst • Josh Darrow, Sideline Reporter
RADIO CARACOL 1260 AM • Pepe Campos, PxP • Joe Martinez, Analyst
WVUM 90.5 FM • AJ Ricketts • Oliver Redsten • Neil Dwyer

HASHTAGS
#KellyTough
#UNCvsMIA
#Renewed

#5THINGS

1. Through eight games this season, freshman QB Brad Kaaya is one of only 25 quarterbacks in the country to throw for over 1,800 yards and 17-or-more touchdowns. 
2. Miami running back Duke Johnson has rushed for 100-yards or more in each of his last four games. 
3. Miami’s offensive unit has tallied 31 plays of 25 yards-or-more. 
4. Miami has allowed 93.5 yards rushing per game in its last two outings, which ranks 14th-best in the country over that span.
5. The Hurricanes are 13-0 in the Golden era when forcing three or more turnovers.

PARKING INFORMATION

• Green lot will open at 7 a.m.
• Blue, Orange, Maroon and Purple lots will open at 8 a.m.
• Stadium gates will open at 10:30 a.m.
• Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET on RSN.

Canes don't let Canes watch the game alone. Here's a complete list of 2014 Miami Alumni Watch Parties.

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Comments

[USAFCane]

Am I the only one who thinks kayaa's arm is fine. The 2nd td to Wolford was a bullet, bomb to Dorsett was right there. He is the best QB since Dorsey, He's only scratching the surface this year. Canes will win a lot of games with him a QB.

[SOUP]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[Hassan]

Kaaya has a good arm, but remember his weight room numbers sucked coming in here. This kid will improve to a near elite level arm during off season training.

[jcane]

It was great to see Jim Kelly out there again, even though he didn't speak for long. He said enough. I just hope he gets through this next hurdle, as the medical problems just keep continuing for the poor guy:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/01/jim-kelly-mrsa-buffalo-bills-miami-hurricanes/18340275/

[SJMPARMAN]

I was glad we played well for Jim Kelly too. That guy was an awesome quarterback. I got to admit that I feel pretty good about the run this team is on. After the pain I felt earlier this season it is just nice to have a good feeling about the progress despite the record. And the more I see the teams we played do well against others just makes me think we have come further than anyone really knows.

[Ohio_Cane]

Lurker, I've said that since the first sign.

[Lurker]

Saying "we stand with Kelly, not Al" takes a big dump all over Kelly. If you stand with Kelly, say so, and then STFU. That's just using Kelly to bring attention to themselves and propagate their hate agenda

There's no doubt about it now, these dumfaulks are nothing but moronic attention whores

[WWIN]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 01, 2014 at 11:43 PM

Kids a BEAST!!!!

[Ohio_Cane]

There were 2 banners. One read

"We stand with Jim Kelly. Not Al. #WestEndzone

The other was the one from Carter.

[Lurker]

I heard the banner bois were all bitchy and pouty today

This one I approve of. Does anyone know when it flew, I didn't see it

We miss U Carter, U are with us in spirit. @CanesFootball #CarterTough #BeatUNC Love this banner @ItIsJessie https://mobile.twitter.com/JennStraws/status/528567632111628288/photo/1

[Ohio_Cane]

@DanielTummeley: #UM WR commit Terrell Chatman with athletic grab. “@trellc66: Slight work😈 http://t.co/Bmnjo4XZVL”

[WWIN]

Posted by: Lurker | November 01, 2014 at 11:23 PM

Okay, that makes sense, thanks for that info!

[WWIN]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 01, 2014 at 11:23 PM

Okay. I'm complaining that we haven't been passing the ball enough lately. Your best WR deserves more than 1 catch for 7yds. Williams and Heaps do not have any GAME REPS this season, today was a perfect day to get some reps plus they deserve it. Develop a killer instinct and try to hang a hundred on em instead of running the clock out at with 2 quarters left.

On the other hand... Art Kehoe continues to do a impressive job with the O-line! O-line is getting mean and building depth, we are able to run the ball even when the other team knows it! Duke is taking it to another level, Yearby is looking like the freshmen year Duke, and Gus is running better than he ever has and is coming into his own! But idk why Trayone isn't getting any burn? Walford is going beast mode and Kaaya is making good decisions.

Defense has made a complete turnaround and I'm VERY PROUD of the players and staff. Tackling has been a huge improvement! Players seem to understand what they are doing now and playing instead of thinking.

Coach Golden and staff are improving and has the team playing to a higher level these last few weeks, and I'm happy for them! Hope they keep it up!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Kaaya uses his arm like Andrew Luck. He can put a lot on it when he needs to.

Feel bad for Tredwell, looked like a TD to me.

[Lurker]

Had you been at the game (I'm not saying this to be offensive) the wind was blowing crazy, the lower you got in the bowl the more the direction was unpredictable. The wind was taking the ball in the air on some passes and kicks. Notice their QB wasn't passing much? We only had maybe 2-3 long throws. The rest were 5-20 yards. As Kayaa progresses through the offseason, his arm strength will increase, but neither QB had a SteMo arm to cut through a pretty strong and unpredictable wind like today.

At least that's how I saw it.

[Lurker]

Had you been at the game (I'm not saying this to be offensive) the wind was blowing crazy, the lower you got in the bowl the more the direction was unpredictable. The wind was taking the ball in the air on some passes and kicks. Notice their QB wasn't passing much? We only had maybe 2-3 long throws. The rest were 5-20 yards. As Kayaa progresses through the offseason, his arm strength will increase, but neither QB had a SteMo arm to cut through a pretty strong and unpredictable win like today.

At least that's how I saw it.

[Ohio_Cane]

dj, all passes were completed to Walford and the RB's, 1 WR catch for 7yds.

Posted by: WWIM | November 01, 2014 at 09:33 PM

He hasn't thrown enough passes too! Lol

Posted by: WWIM | November 01, 2014 at 10:57 PM
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Looks too much like complaining after the game we had.

[BEERicane]

Will we beat FSU? HELL Yes!

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Understand that no matter how good you play you can always get better! Was today a good win? Yes. Can we correct some things? Yes

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Who's complaining? O_C don't be chasing windmills.

[Ohio_Cane]

409 - 39 total yards. 7:00 left in 3rd. 44-6.

Yeah. That's CONVINCINGLY.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 01, 2014 at 02:41 PM
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IJS.

[Ohio_Cane]

Are U guys complaining right now? It sure looks like it...

[WWIN]

^^^ For WW only ^^^

Posted by: The Dude | November 01, 2014 at 10:00 PM

I thought I told you and Rock that this is Canespace not Heatspace??

[WWIN]

Posted by: Go Canes | November 01, 2014 at 10:28 PM

The Dude
Yeah, he was throwing too many picks to start but has really corrected that, a true average would probably be his last 3 games.

Posted by: The Dude | November 01, 2014 at 10:33 PM

He hasn't thrown enough passes too! Lol

It's nothing wrong with throwing interceptions at times, even Tom Brady and Peyton Manning does! You wanna throw for 300-500yds more than likely you'll throw at least one pick

[VA Cane]

On a cold, windy, wet, muddy field, with some flecks of sleet, a warm, fundamentally sound, highly aggressive Panther team came out and ran to glory 41-0. This team was very good, but the aggression and pressure of my d was just too much. No contest. we rushed for close to 265 yards; it was unreal how strong we are coming off the ball trapping pulling in the slop. Oh, my new play went well to my TE....a TD as I thought it would.

Man we are tough in all phases and play as a team. Here's a victory to Carter and JK12!!!

Of course there was some Apocalypse Now ball involved....we knocked out the QB, 2 WRs and a LB on a killer block by my big tackle....guy stepped in on an inside handoff...BOOM! like a shotgun going off.

Leaving the field to the car, I heard a couple of their parents saying how fast strong and hard hitting we were...that they just keep coming like waves...very nice.

Their QB took a sack on a corner blitz, and my guy had his jersey and kind of slung him trying to hang on. It was 21-0 at that time, and he kind of got in my guys face....you know edgy. Jack Thomas, my boy is quiet but takes things personal. He asked me "coach, I need to make a better hit than that, I need to hit instead of grab...can I blitz again?"....I knew what he meant...next play BOOM BOOM Out go The Lights!!!!
QB did not get in his face.....he was laying on his back in LA LA Land....monster hit...guess he made a better hit.

We move on to the next round...dont worry....Then Play On!!!!

Great win by Canes, I love that run game....its what its all about. clive had a great day, duke did as well....very nice job on OL.
D is getting better more aggressive improving.

We will learn more in 2 weeks....we need to work on getting better as we have a nice break. Pretty nicw win for AQlPa staff and kids...ver pleased!!!!!

[Go Canes]

@BruceFeldmanCFB: Wow.. Navy just took the lead on NotreDame, 31-28... late in the 3rd Q. Navy has almost 300 yds rushing already

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Yeah, he was throwing too many picks to start but has really corrected that, a true average would probably be his last 3 games.

[Go Canes]

Dude he's eliminating mistakes too. Don't think he's thrown a pick these last three games.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

SOUP,

Next blog title, "Canes Beat The Tar Out Of Heels!"

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/gamecast?gameId=400578322&version=mobile

^^^ For WW only ^^^

[dj moonbat]

dj, all passes were completed to Walford and the RB's, 1 WR catch for 7yds.

Posted by: WWIM | November 01, 2014 at 09:33 PM

Look, UM is not in any position to be using ACC Coastal games as "tune ups" for FSU. We'll have to hope that the receivers get some reps in practice over the next two weeks.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Here's Brad's ytd stats.

Att: 233 Cmp: 144 Yds: 2,087 TD: 20 Int: 9

Unreal how good this kid is.

On average Brad will go 16 for 25 for 231 yards and will throw 2 TDs and a pick. He has a 61.8 completion percentage.

[Go Canes]

They showed good balance when it counted, then once it got out of hand they started pounding the rock.

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
dj, all passes were completed to Walford and the RB's, 1 WR catch for 7yds.

[dj moonbat]

Rock I'm just scared that now going into the fsu game we haven't used our passing game in 3 weeks and we can't afford to be rusty against them!

Posted by: WWIM | November 01, 2014 at 09:16 PM

199 yards and 3 TDs is not a huge passing day, but it's not complete disuse like VT was.

Anyway, running the ball down UNC's throats was the right thing to do. Changing the game plan to get practice for a game in two weeks would be crazy.

[WWIN]

Rock I'm just scared that now going into the fsu game we haven't used our passing game in 3 weeks and we can't afford to be rusty against them!

[WWIN]

Posted by: CaneRock | November 01, 2014 at 08:31 PM

So how do you think PD4 feels? Lol

[dj moonbat]

Dj did absolutely nothing against our D today.

Third quarter they hadn't reached 80 yds of total offense.

Posted by: Go Canes | November 01, 2014 at 09:06 PM

Hey, for once I'm buying what you're selling.

UNC's offense is legit (a top 20 scoring offense), even if the whole team is not. And the D didn't give up a touchdown until UM had a 31 point lead.

[SJMPARMAN]

It was a strong defensive performance. Near the end of the first half, UNC had only about 20 years of total offense. The defense was quick to diagnose plays and there were none of those "how the hell did that happen" busts. And they didn't give us any freebies like VT did - we just seemed to have their play book or something. Almost all of their yards came long after the game was no longer in doubt.

[Go Canes]

Dj did absolutely nothing against our D today.

Third quarter they hadn't reached 80 yds of total offense.

[WWIN]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 01, 2014 at 08:51 PM

I don't think it had to do with what players were in the game but more to do with us playing prevent

[dj moonbat]

Whatever else you want to say about North Carolina, they score some points. And they didn't manage ANY against Miami's starters.

[dj moonbat]

So, UNC was averaging 443 yards a game, and today they got 258 -- with more than half of that coming in deep, deep garbage time.

I didn't see the game, so I don't know if it LOOKED like a great defensive performance, but the numbers sure do.

[Go Canes]

@BryanDFischer: Yes, dad is Vinny. RT @BlayneBeal: True Freshman QB Vincent Testaverde now in the game for TTU.

[Ohio_Cane]

They still gave up 20 points.

Again.

Posted by: LB | November 01, 2014 at 07:23 PM
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I posted something earlier just for this type of post. Knew it was coming once we backed off and sat starters. Duke was out almost the whole 2nd half.

Feel free to go find it and tell me what it says. Had something to do with 7:12 left in the 3rd quarter.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Man, Bosh got 18 already WW.

[CaneRock]

Interesting...PD4 only has 3 catches for 22 yards in the last 2 games. But we've rushed 102 times, for 659 yards. Our longest drive, was the 1st drive against UNC today, 7:10.

But we got on a roll from 9:14 of the 2Q, to 7:12 of the 3Q...we scored 35 points in 13:34.

[mi@mic@ne]

I said that our problems were really simple to change. But it took us 3 seasons to change how we play d. When we play soft we are flat. We play on our heels..we really are wasting our greatest asset and it is our speed and athleticism. Our d line had no identity because of the soft rush. Our soft scheme was easy to dissect.
But the last few games weve been living in their backfield and getting 3 and outs. So its given us more chances to showcase our talent on offense..we are playing like Cane fans are used to seeing.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Who is Mark Walton like? He looks slowish to me.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Watch this Oregon game and imagine if they recruited So FL.

[dj moonbat]

Well, that was a pick-me-up. I only wish I hadn't had to catch it only on radio, and with big gaps...

I guess Duke Johnson is for real.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

47-20 over UNC is totally acceptable. However, 70-20 is better.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

This season has been so frustrating because I feel like we can beat anyone with our talent. A lot of people on the bootlicker side of things will try to say that I'm being disingenuous and trying to make it look like Al is doing less with more, the so called agenda if you will. That's a total crock of bs though, it's actually a big time complement to the job Al has done bringing in under the radar guys and developing them into really good players, its the same trait all of our legendary coaches share. My feeling is that Al put up 3 really sh*tty showings this year and up until VT I had no reason to believe he could not just get the most out of his team, but even just not play sloppy. Freshman QB, night games, whatever the stat of the week is, all excuses. We could of and should have won at the gery least 2 of 3 of our games, problem is we were hardly even competitive. Looking forward, this is the team I expected us to be all along, a team capable of beating FSU and winning out our last games. I'm just trying to enjoy these games for all their worth because there's only a few left then its off to the worst season of all, not football season. Its a good thing these games have been enjoyable.

[mi@mic@ne]

I see a lot of points being scored in the college game these days..i just think its because teams play more open offenses and pass the ball better than the old days...I dont think the defenses focus on getting to the qb tho.

[Go Canes]

Our last three games we've been up 41-13, 30-0 and 44-6 before sitting our starters and start trying to chew up the clock on both sides of the ball.

That's why I scratched my head when seeing the gave up 20 points-again- comment.

[BigWindyCane1]

UNC almost beat ND, and ND almost beat FSU. The Canes crush UNC. So what happening in FSU game? I don't know, but I can confidently say that the Canes are playing some really good football right now.

[mi@mic@ne]

We rushed 3 on the series they scored on in the 3rd q. I think our guys play on another level when we are pushing up field and sending 4 or 5 on the pass rush. You got to have quality speed to play our style but it shows the difference in our athletes when we press. We hit another gear

[BigWindyCane1]

We win out and most will be pretty thrilled considererinv how badly we botched the beginning of the season. 9-3 bowl win makes 10 means the Canes will have hit 2 of 3 of my personal markers. Winning 10 games and a bowl is major progress. We'd end the year ranked in the teens. Lots of momentum going into next season.

Posted by: The Dude | November 01, 2014 at 07:19 PM

I will take it. Win out and the Canes might be a top 10 team. Not that bad for a team that some pundits said had no talent.

[Sarasota 'cane]

Unc almost beat ND

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 01, 2014 at 07:35 PM

Yeah it's weird. VT kicks the crap out of OSU but looks terrible since.

As they say, sucks to be them!!

[mi@mic@ne]

Unc almost beat ND

[Sarasota 'cane]

Correction: they were able to get to 20 after they yanked...

[Sarasota 'cane]

What banner are you talking about? The banner Susan Miller posted was pro-UM. Was there another?

LB they gave up 20 after they yanked Kaaya and Duke. UM went 3 and out a couple of times where they likely would have continued to drive had the starters remained.

[Go Canes]

Lol /\/\/\

[LB]

If flying banners mean we win, then fly them until the end of the season.

I'm not holding my breath on a bowl win or a nine win season. As good as the win was (huzzah), they still gave up 20 points.

Again.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

We win out and most will be pretty thrilled considererinv how badly we botched the beginning of the season. 9-3 bowl win makes 10 means the Canes will have hit 2 of 3 of my personal markers. Winning 10 games and a bowl is major progress. We'd end the year ranked in the teens. Lots of momentum going into next season.

[LB]

At least we can try to snap the bowl losing streak since 2006.

[LB]

UM seems to have a weird effect on some teams.

For instance, they made Va. Tech worse... and now the Hokies are terrible.

On the other hand, Duke (3) and Ga. Tech (2) are all on winning streaks... like UM.

[LB]

There is the option of the three-way tie with Miami, Ga. Tech, and Duke with two conference losses.

Ga. Tech beat UM.
Duke beat Ga. Tech.
UM beat Duke.

If that's the case, who knows?

But we have practically zero chance of anything if don't win out.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

GT should lose to Clemson, but they have the tie breaker against us. I think VT will beat Duke but not sure if anyone else will.

[LB]

Duke only needs to lose once if UM wins out and Ga. Tech loses once.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: CaneRock | November 01, 2014 at 07:08 PM

Need Duke to lose twice, GT to lose once or twice and a banner to fly every game day.

[LB]

"What has to happen for UM to win the Coastal?"

A lot.

Best case scenario: Miami wins out (including next week), but it still isn't enough.

It needs Duke and Georgia Tech to lose.

Duke has Syracuse, Va. Tech, N. Carolina, and Wake. They all stink.

Ga. Tech has N.C. State and Clemson in conference.

[CaneRock]

What has to happen for UM to win the Coastal?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Holy cow! Mark and Al must feel the pressure when banners fly. Someone please fly a banner every week!

[WWIN]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 01, 2014 at 06:45 PM

Somebody PLEASE fly a banner on November 15th at Sun Life!!!!!! Lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Remember when I said Duke would need a 4th year to pass OJ? Yeah, that was wrong.... Wow. Impressive #'s he's putting up this year

[Ohio_Cane]

Dumbest stat of the day: We're 3-0 when banners are flown.

Ridiculous.

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Like this tweet

[WWIN]

Joe Yearby said Clive Walford gave a pregame speech saying, "We treat every game like it's the ACC Championship game."

[mi@mic@ne]

Im really impressed with how we have developed as a team. Al is proving to me that he can be depended upon to build this program.
I was impressed with Marks defensive calls. I noticed that he was bringing the pressure where their O was out numbered. And the players ate following their keys when they get into the backfield.
Our future is bright and if we continue to play fast Al will make the U number one again.

[WWIN]

Posted by: Go Canes | November 01, 2014 at 06:17 PM

I try to do that but it never copies who the tweet is from tho?

[Go Canes]

@CanesFootball: 251 yards separates Duke Johnson from second place & immortality. http://t.co/8AdJPa4BtY

[coldcane]

Spacers is this stat correct...U has gone 3 straight games with 2 players rushing for more than 100 yards...that's gotta be some kinda record

[Montreal_Cane]

Congrats to Coach D

[Go Canes]

You can't off the timeline. You have to open the tweet first then hit copy.

[WWIN]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
How do you copy and past em from twitter?

[Go Canes]

@Andy_Staples: AT HOME to Indiana. RT @slmandel: If Florida and Missouri win, a team that lost to Indiana will be alone in first in the SEC East.

[Go Canes]

Phone

[WWIN]

Go Canes, do you post tweets from your phone or computer?

[Go Canes]

@mattyports: Deon Bush one of 3 DBs with a sack today: "The DL are running good stunts, the CBs showing good disguise." ... "Unselfish" is the buzzword

[WWIN]

Posted by: CaneRock | November 01, 2014 at 05:41 PM

I'm saying take Kaaya out the game and put Williams and Heaps in then pass the ball!

[Go Canes]

@ByTimReynolds: Stop what you're doing. Run for seven yards.

You just ran for more yards than North Carolina did today.

Miami 295, UNC 6, the total there.

[Sarasota 'cane]

Think UGA is missing Gurley today? Man I hate the Gators!

[CaneRock]

WWIM...you can't expose your backups either...what if something happens to Kaaya, God forbid. And I doubt that UNC pulled their starters towards the end of the game, with our backups in their. Their backups FOR A REASON LMAO!

[WWIN]

Posted by: CaneRock | November 01, 2014 at 05:21 PM

Not Kaaya, but Heaps and Williams tho lol!

Those 2 will probably NEVER play football again, doesn't Williams deserve to be able to get some passes in his senior year after all he's been thru?

Game reps and practice reps are TOTALLY DIFFERENT!

[USAFCane]

Also, D has looked legit last few games.

[USAFCane]

What a great win. Came in just as they confirmed UNC fumble return for a TD. After that the Cane looked great. Stopped watching 47-13. Like the VT and Cincinatti games, could have scored 60 if they wanted.

The Canes have looked as good as they ever have under AG last 2 games.

[CaneRock]

WWIM...Feliciano's holding up pretty good. BUT!, theirs a lotta snaps to play in these last 3 games.

Let's say we average 70 plays a game, for the next 3 games, giving you 210 plays. Do you really wanna expose Kaaya to hits on saaaaay, half of those plays, 105 pass attempts?...with a converted LG?...and a true frosh RT?

And Darling can perfect His pass blocking in practice LMAO! But He'll be alright though...

[trianglecane]

Raising Canes.. Am I Late??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbeNSC0PI_Q&list=PLBZPD9ejFC7-sU_pZ2G5_RY2LoljbzWHd

[WWIN]

Does that make me a "realist" or a "hater"?

Posted by: VfB_Cane | November 01, 2014 at 05:15 PM

You are only a hater if you don't like the coaching staff or if you don't like the defense. Lol