OK, who here knows about the "KISS" principle?
Keep It Simple Stupid! So, I'll keep this short and simple.
Strap up, boots on, lock and load, face paint, arms at the ready.
The time has come for your team to fight for it's life 'Canes fans!
Miami faces ACC rival Virginia Tech tonight on ESPN in what some, no make that many, have called a "must win game" for Al Golden and his Hurricane football team.
Win and the rest of the season has meaning.
Lose and the whole thing may go down the drain.
It IS now or never for UM tonight vs VT in Blacksburg.
Canespace Prediction: UM 41 - VT 27
Per ESPN Beamer said, "I thought that (Duke Johnson) was one of the better running backs, maybe the best that we've ever tried to tackle," Hokies coach Frank Beamer said about Johnson, who had 29 carries. Beamer later called Johnson the best back he's seen in "forever."
I think we forget how special Duke is. Glad Golden decided to give Duke an opportunity on national TV to show the world how special he is.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 24, 2014 at 01:27 PM
Loves the SportsCenter segment afterwards showing the players celebrating in the locker room.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Good Night Canespacers. Who would have thought that we would win so strongly?
Posted by: ML Alumni1970 | October 23, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Great win, just what the Doctor ordered. Coaches outcoached the Hokies, Players outhit and out played them on both sides of the ball, and we coasted to an easy victory. Got greedy at end and really wanted to see the shutout. Maybe too much to ask but I feel happy about my Canes for the first time in a long time. So happy for Duke. He is capable of this type of performance against anyone. Kaaya numbers not great but didn't need them tonight. Those take aways after half time were sweet. Totally dominant win! It's great to be a Miami Hurricane again (well it was always great but you know what I mean).
Posted by: SJMPARMAN | October 23, 2014 at 11:34 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 11:34 PM
GREAT WIN tonight!
We kicked VT's @$$ SERIOUSLY CONVINCINGLY tonight!!!!!!
Posted by: WWIM | October 23, 2014 at 11:31 PM
Yeah, that felt really good. I'll sleep well tonight. Memories of Duke Williams's outstanding performance will stay with me for days.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 11:33 PM
GREAT WIN tonight!
We kicked VT's @$$ SERIOUSLY CONVINCINGLY tonight!!!!!!
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 11:31 PM
I HOPE this will translate against FSU next Saturday.
Posted by: CoCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Not so fast my friend! Lol
I think we have a couple of weeks before that
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Lmao, you guys are comedy.
Good good game. Duke is just the best. Defense played great. This is a tech team that went into the shoe and beat them. Great game.
Posted by: laquinton | October 23, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Did I not say I had a good feeling about tonights game?....some of you should listen to me more and R-E-L-A-X....... LOL
Posted by: raizecane | October 23, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Golden is 16-7 his last 23 games. Wonder why that stat never gets posted here?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Why was it never posted ANY WHERE?
I think they went off the more recent games
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 11:27 PM
This was nice. This was progress. This was what I was looking for.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:17 PM
CHOKE ON IT U HATERS U!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 11:16 PM
PURE JOY!!!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 11:16 PM
LAUGHTER
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 11:16 PM
SMILE
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
If we can score on 50% of our possessions or better the rest of the season, no reason we can't finish 4-0 or 3-1. We only scored 6 points in the 2nd half, all the defense had to do was NOT self destruct. So screw all that TOP crap...SCORE!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
The best played game under Golden. I know VT is garbage but I saw a lot of good things and know a good win when I see one. I HOPE this will translate against FSU next Saturday.
Posted by: CoCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Golden is 16-7 his last 23 games. Wonder why that stat never gets posted here?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
That may be the best road win in Al's career. Hostile environment, Kaaya is the real deal, OL was really good, defense was really good. I'm sacred Mark might keep his job.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM
If the D keeps playing like that, I can live with it. Better playcalling, better execution.
It's been a while since I've seen UM get after the ball like that.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 11:14 PM
8 wins looks possible.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2014 at 11:09 PM
That was my pick before the season, 8-4.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:13 PM
BEERicane
DNo got scored on by 3rd string QB.
Posted by: BEERicane | October 23, 2014 at 11:05 PM
I literally burst out laughing when I read this.
Good one Beer. That was the post of the night and a great way to end it.
Off to bed.
Great win!!! Go Canes!!!!
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Did Heaps really need to come in and get his clean white pants dirty to take a knee? We coulda saved on our washing! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 11:12 PM
Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!!! I don't care how good/bad They are this year, it's VT. And we embarrassed em. On national TV! Great game!
Props to D'no... Credit where credits due. String a few more like that together and who knows!!
NICE!!!!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2014 at 11:11 PM
Good win, I liked the intensity we played with tonight. KEEP IT UP!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2014 at 11:11 PM
Miami after eight games - record, PF, PA
1994: 7-1, 270-086
1995: 5-3, 225-151
1996: 6-2, 249-111
1997: 4-4, 225-202
1998: 6-2, 302-154
1999: 5-3, 239-151
2000: 7-1, 356-157
2001: 8-0, 325-072
2002: 8-0, 344-141
2003: 7-1, 260-138
2004: 6-2, 260-153
2005: 7-1, 240-086
2006: 5-3, 187-119
2007: 5-3, 203-173
2008: 5-3, 244-180
2009: 6-2, 239-192
2010: 5-3, 228-151
2011: 4-4, 227-178
2012: 4-4, 215-259
2013: 7-1, 291-165
2014: 5-3, 250-177
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:10 PM
8 wins looks possible.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2014 at 11:09 PM
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 11:05 PM
You were right, I'm sure those are the reasons, but they're the wrong reasons. Lol
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 11:08 PM
is Yearby hurt?
Posted by: caner | October 23, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Yes.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 11:08 PM
is Yearby hurt?
Posted by: caner | October 23, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Yeah, a hammy...I didn't know that either before the game.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Friday, will be a good day..indeed!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:06 PM
is Yearby hurt?
Posted by: caner | October 23, 2014 at 11:06 PM
We get the win!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:05 PM
DNo got scored on by 3rd string QB.
Posted by: BEERicane | October 23, 2014 at 11:05 PM
1. Not tonight!
2. Duke has fumbled before too
Posted by: WWIM | October 23, 2014 at 10:57 PM
You asked, I explained. Maybe those reasons aren't good enough; they are, nonetheless, the reasons.
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 11:05 PM
😐😶😕😶😐
Posted by: IraqiCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:04 PM
I just saw the VT version of Go Canes celebrating that VT TD in the stands.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2014 at 11:04 PM
TonyCane
Last shut out was against Florida A&M, 9/2/2010.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Yup!
Posted by: BEERicane | October 23, 2014 at 11:04 PM
FREAK! I think I jinxed em'.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Go Canez!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 11:02 PM
C'MOOOOOOON D! Put some glaze on that doughnut!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2014 at 11:02 PM
A lot of my frustration with Al hasn't been only that we lost but how we lost. Tonight its not that we won but how we won... Dare I say CONVINCINGLY?
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Stat of the night:
@Manny_Navarro: #Canes have run for 701 yards over their last 8 quarters. #Canes ran for 498 yards over last 5 games to end 2013 after Duke Johnson was hurt
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Pic six
Posted by: 🐜🌀 | October 23, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Game on tv out of the corner of my eye. We lookin good.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2014 at 11:00 PM
1. - Gus unreliable
2. - Gray fumble
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 10:54 PM
1. Not tonight!
2. Duke has fumbled before too
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 10:57 PM
Golden and his coaches deserves some credit. This Canes team took a huge step forward tonight.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 23, 2014 at 10:56 PM
We are back!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:55 PM
F*** you all...I'm out...so long
Posted by: longtimecanefan | October 23, 2014 at 10:26 PM
What a stupid, idiotic, fool!!!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 10:55 PM
F.S., U better watch out. There's a Hurricane brewing in S.FL.
Posted by: nemo2002 | October 23, 2014 at 10:54 PM
All in All Good Game .......my only complaint is Why Was Duke Still Playing?
Posted by: RCCF | October 23, 2014 at 10:52 PM
- Yearby injured
- Gus unreliable
- Gray fumble
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 10:54 PM
VT averaging 3.5 yds per play and has 180 yds total offense.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 10:54 PM
Soup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:49 PM
YUP! And to all of the HATERS, go screw yourself and leave Canespace forevever!!!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 10:53 PM
"I don't always eat hokie. But when I do, I like it raw."
Posted by: nemo2002 | October 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM
VERY WELL DONE!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 10:52 PM
All in All Good Game .......my only complaint is Why Was Duke Still Playing?
Posted by: RCCF | October 23, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Canes with 368 yards rushing.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 23, 2014 at 10:52 PM
thanks everyone for the good wishes. Love all of my CANE brothers and sisters, from the lean years when I graduated from the U (1970) till now.
Next year I would love to go to a game with you central Fla CANES. I walk slowly, but give it MY best. Had a wonderful time a few years back with Mr. & Mrs. SOUP, 86 ETC. Love my CANES. Hope to stay in Fla Nov to May & home in Michigan from May till November.
I will be on the blog from now on. Miss some names I don't see. Especially, some of the girls. Loved tailgating with all of you.
I'm rambling on. Let's enjoy the victory, fellow CANES.
Posted by: ML Alumni1970 | October 23, 2014 at 10:51 PM
If this ends up a shutout, is that the first one?
Posted by: dj moonbat | October 23, 2014 at 10:50 PM
GUS THE 12% BUS!!!
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Beamer football is going down!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Soup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:49 PM
How did VT beat OSU?
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 23, 2014 at 10:49 PM
Ugh...Beamer Ball, I guess.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:48 PM
That's why! ;-)
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 23, 2014 at 10:48 PM
GUS!!!!
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Gus!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:47 PM
Why keep Duke in?
Posted by: tjl3909 | October 23, 2014 at 10:31 PM
Why is Edwards in for that matter!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 23, 2014 at 10:47 PM
WHY DA HELL is Duke still in da game??????
On top of why are we running the clock out at the beginning of the 3rd qtr??
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 10:47 PM
Yearby is injured hammy...
Posted by: RCCF | October 23, 2014 at 10:47 PM
Last shut out was against Florida A&M, 9/2/2010.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Yearby, Golden. Wtf?!
Posted by: BEERicane | October 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
NOW CAN WE FIRE STUPID ASS GOLDEN????
Posted by: RCCF | October 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Gus!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
suck an asshole coach keeping#8 in
Posted by: tjl3909 | October 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM
VT now with 180 yds on 51 plays.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 10:45 PM
And golden should lose his job. NOW!
Posted by: BEERicane | October 23, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Oh Shit, duke!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Kaaya 6 for 15, 79 yards but 1 TD and no turnovers or sacks. Great game management. D might get a shutout?
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 23, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Coley!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Hurricane sideline so positive. ...these kids really came to play. This is nice.....DP.....heard me yelling for da boys....gave me hi 5 bout knocked me on my AZZ!!!!!!
GO GUYS....GREAT GAME!
Posted by: VA Cane | October 23, 2014 at 10:43 PM
"I don't always eat hokie. But when I do, I like it raw."
Posted by: nemo2002 | October 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM
Been curious all night why we haven't seen Yearby. Just saw on Twitter he may have a hamstring issue.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM
C'mon mang!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM
THEY SHOULD FIRE THE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR.
Posted by: SOUP | October 23, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Yeah we should, but let's give him a few more years to try to work this thing out.
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2014 at 10:40 PM
We needed this in the worst way!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:40 PM
We win!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:40 PM
Brewer
Posted by: 🐜🌀 | October 23, 2014 at 10:39 PM
You can tell they want the shutout
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 10:38 PM
good stop!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:38 PM
This is the Norland High School Duke - 2 catches for 37 yards, 26 carries for 239 yards rushing, 2 total TDs
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 23, 2014 at 10:36 PM
Bull shit!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:36 PM
Um the last drive, let him(duke)go hard one lasts time.
Posted by: 🐜🌀 | October 23, 2014 at 10:36 PM
@ByTimReynolds: Miami's last shutout in a conference game, if you were curious, was against Syracuse in 2001.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Soup, we are on they way for a "W"!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:34 PM
Stay thirsty my friends.
Posted by: nemo2002 | October 23, 2014 at 10:34 PM
Weren't some people ripping Golden for taking him out last week?
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Keep the pedal to the metal! Let's put this way! NOW!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Damn, Phillip!
Posted by: YooperCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:32 PM
Duke williams makes duke johnson look like a bum!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane | October 23, 2014 at 10:30 PM
LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2014 at 10:31 PM