That's Very Classy Of U

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) today announced its 2015 class of inductees.

Headlining the group are two-time Olympic medalist Lauryn Williams as well as football stars Jonathan Vilma, Kevin Patrick, Rusty Medearis, Winston Moss and the late Sean Taylor. Rounding out the class are College Baseball Hall of Fame member Alex Fernandez, NCAA Champion diver Chris Mantilla, basketball star Kym Hope and former football assistant coach Rob Chudzinski.

This year's class will be formally introduced at halftime of the Miami-Cincinnati game on Sat, Oct. 11, as part of the "Hall of Fame Game" ceremonies. Inductees will enter the UMSHoF at the 47th Annual Induction Banquet, which will be held in April 2015.

“This is an impressive class that reflects the highest level of athletic talent representative of The U,” said K.C. Jones, president of the UMSHoF and member of the 2008 class. “We look forward to introducing the class at the upcoming Cincinnati game and hosting our induction ceremony at the banquet in the spring.”

The UMSHoF was founded in 1966 by eight Dade County Circuit Court judges, all Miami alumni, who wanted to establish an organization that would recognize those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who excelled at their sport and brought acclaim to the university through their achievements and championships. 

UMSHoF Class of 2015

Rob Chudzinski             Football  Coach                 1996-2003

Beginning as tight ends coach in 1996 and extending through his time as offensive coordinator starting in 2001, Chudzinski had the coaching ability for developing outstanding talent, including All-American TEs Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey and Kellen Winslow Jr.  His offensive schemes set UM records for most points (527), total yards (6,074) and rushing touchdowns (33) during the 2001 National Championship season.  During his time at The U, six Canes on the offensive side garnered All-America honors and national awards, including the Outland Trophy (Bryant McKinnie), Rimington Trophy (Brett Romberg) and the Maxwell Award (Ken Dorsey).  As a player, Rob helped win two National Championships (1987 and  1989), was tapped into Iron Arrow, and won the school's first football NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship.

Alex Fernandez               Baseball                            1989

Alex had arguably the greatest pitching season in school history when he went 15-2 with a 2.01 earned run average, while striking out 177 batters in 147 innings, all while being named a Freshman All-American and First Team All-American byBaseball America Magazine. He pitched a no-hitter against Maine in a 2-0 decision, allowing just one walk while striking out 13.  In the East Regional in Gainesville, he was named to the all-tournament team after eliminating the Gators with a complete game while giving up just one run, and he batted .375 for the series.  Ron Fraser's team would advance to the College World Series, giving Alex another stage on which to be seen by the baseball world.  He left Miami for Miami-Dade College and won the Dick Howser Award as the best player in college baseball in 1990.  A member of the Florida Marlins’ 1997 World Series Champions team, Fernandez was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame last year.

Kym Hope                   Women's Basketball            1995-1999         

One of the finest all-around players in UM history, Kym was a two-time First Team All-BIG EAST selection (1997-98, 98-99). She ranks in the top 10 in categories ranging from career scoring (1,462 pts.), career free throw percentage (.741), career field goal percentage (.526, #2 all-time) career rebounds (888, #4 all-time) and career blocked shots (164, #2 all-time).  Kym was named the BIG EAST Most Improved Player in 1997-98, when she led the conference in rebounding. Playing alongside UMSHoF members Octavia Blue and Desma Thomas Bateast during her career, Kym helped to lead the Canes in post-season play in her junior and senior years.

Chris Mantilla                Diving                                1995-1998

An 11-time All-American, Chris won the 3-meter title at the 1996 NCAA Championships, finishing second in the 1-meter springboard and third in the 10-meter platform, as he teamed with UMSHoF members Bryan Gillooly and Tyce Routson to sweep the top three spots in all three diving events at the meet.  He was the 1996 BIG EAST Conference champion in the 1-meter and 3-meter events.   As a freshman in 1995, he was an All-American in the 1-meter and platform categories, then for the next three years (1996, 1997 and 1998), he garnered All-American status in the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform.

Rusty Medearis             Football                             1990-1992, 1994

The heart and soul of a dominant defense that led Miami to the National Championship in 1991, Medearis may be best remembered for his inspiring recovery from a devastating injury in 1992 to return to the field in 1994.  Named a Freshman All-American with 10 sacks in 1990 - just behind team leader Outland Trophy winner Russell Maryland's 101/2 sacks - Rusty came back with 10 sacks and was named All-BIG EAST in 1991.  His 22 sacks in just over two full seasons are still seventh all-time in school history.  He was injured in the third game of the 1992 season but showed determination and hard will to make it back to the Orange Bowl stage. In his first career start against Texas Tech as a freshman in 1990, he showed his potential by recording 5 1/2 sacks, 9 solo tackles and 12 total tackles.

Winston Moss                   Football                         1983-1986

A quiet leader both on and off the field, Winston teamed with UMSHoF member George Mira Jr., Jerome Brown, Dan Stubbs and Bennie Blades, among others, to lead the Hurricanes to an undefeated season and a spot in the National Championship game. In 1986, despite missing two games, Moss was fourth in total tackles (87), but second in solo tackles (60), just one behind Mira for the team lead, including eight unassisted tackles in the Canes 23-15 victory over Florida.  He was second in tackles for loss (7).  A member of the 1983 National Championship team, Winston went on to a 10-year NFL career and is currently the associate head coach of the Green Bay Packers.

Kevin Patrick                  Football                           1990-1993        

A First Team All American in 1993 by both the Associated Press and Kodak, Patrick was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and was a two-time All-BIG EAST first team selection (1992-93).  The defensive end teamed with Rusty Medearis to wreak havoc for opponents with their aggressive and relentless defensive line play.  He ended his career with 23 sacks, good for fifth all-time in school history.  He is currently the defensive line coach at the University of North Texas.

Sean Taylor                  Football                             2001-2003

A consensus First Team All American in 2003 and finalist for the Thorpe Award as the nation's best safety, Sean was the 2003 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year.  That year, he tied the school record with 10 interceptions that he returned for 184 yards, the second-most yards in a season in school history.  He ranks second in career interceptions returned for touchdowns (three), second in career interception return yards (306), and fifth in total interceptions (14).  A member of the 2001 National Championship team, Taylor had interceptions in four consecutive games in 2003, the second-longest streak in Canes history. Sadly, Sean Taylor passed away in 2007 and will be inducted posthumously.

Jonathan Vilma                 Football                        2000-2003                       

Named an All-American in 2003 by the American Football Coaches Association and the Walter Camp Foundation, Vilma was the man in the middle for the Canes defense that played for two National Championships.  He led the Canes in total tackles in 2001, 2002 and 2003, and his 377 career tackles totals seventh best all-time, fourth-best for a middle linebacker, behind only UMSHoF members George Mira Jr., Micheal Barrow and Ray Lewis.  Jonathan, a two-time Academic All American and three-time All-BIG EAST Academic team, was named the 2003 recipient of the Walter Kichefski Endowed Football Scholarship, given annually by the UMSHoF to the player who best demonstrates respect of fellow man, loyalty, dedication, sacrifice, motivation and inspiration, qualities that Kichefski possessed in his nearly 60 years at Miami as a player, coach and administrator.

Lauryn Williams               Track & Field                2001-2004                      

One of the most decorated track athletes in Miami history, Lauryn was a nine-time All American and won the 100-meter dash at the 2004 NCAA Championships.  She was All American in the 60-meter dash (2002, 2003, 2004) the 100-meter dash (2002, 2003, 2004) the 4x100 meter relay (2003, 2004) and the 200-meter indoors (2004).  She was named the 2002 BIG EAST Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, the 2004 BIG EAST Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, and was a 11-time BIG EAST Champion.  She left Miami holding seven school records.  Lauryn captured the silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, then won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. team that won the 4x100-meter relay in London.  Williams became the first American women to capture medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics when she captured silver in the two-women bobsled at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

With the addition of the Class of 2015, the UMSHoF will have 292 members.

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Comments

[86Cane]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[Go Canes]

Jim Jones?

Wow.

And here I was thinking the Nevin Shapiro comparison was a ridiculous low blow.

Some of you really need some perspective in your lives.

[CaneRock]

Great job by the staff & players for Carter Hucks. Hope & pray the young man has a successful bone marrow transplant.

[2002nemo]

Beleaguered UM coaches Al Golden, Mark D’Onofrio get support from team leaders

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/#storylink=cpy

Another case of Stockholm Syndrome, I guess.
Remember Rev. Jim Jones? He had vocal support from his team leaders too. How did that work out?

[Go Canes]

I've got nothing but love for UMIke, even though we don't agree on just about anything.

[86Cane]

"He has learned, he has grown, he has developed, he is ready for that next step," Hocutt said. "He is ready to come to a program that can compete and win national championships. He's an excellent communicator, very organized, detail-oriented, and he's inspirational. He will inspire this football program to greatness."

Posted by: raizecane | October 08, 2014 at 02:06 PM

Hey, Hocutt talking about me AGAIN? LOL

[86Cane]

Never have understood the lack of tolerance for dissenting opinion.

Posted by: Go Canes | October 08, 2014 at 01:56 PM

It is called "The Internet Age" and anyone under 30 (or maybe even 40?) may almost be incapable at this point of any civil form of discussion, debate or disagreement.

#GetUsedToIt

[86Cane]

These guys make me and Go Canes look pretty civil haha

Posted by: UMike | October 08, 2014 at 01:26 PM

I was thinking the same thing.

[86Cane]

There is NO PLACE for that on Canespace.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 08, 2014 at 09:52 AM

There's no place for it in society but it's still there!

Posted by: WWIN | October 08, 2014 at 01:13 PM

I cannot be held accountable for what "society" thinks or does but I am responsible for what happens on Canespace and we will have NONE of that on here.

Comprende?

[86Cane]

So much anger on this blog.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 08, 2014 at 01:09 PM

Right?

So much anger, so little time to get it all out before we beat Cincy convincingly.

Then they have to shut up for another week that it seems they wanna get all their licks in now while the getting is good.

[86Cane]

Golden doesnt deserve until Sunday, much less the end of 2015.

Posted by: UMike | October 08, 2014 at 12:16 PM

The Haterade overfloweth with this one.

Are U grinding your teeth right now?

[86Cane]

Leonard Conley and Magic Benton

[30CINCO]

CIS poster's son is subject of the Make-A-Wish special.

http://www.canesinsight.com/threads/80011-My-Son-(VERY-Long)

[Ohio_Cane]

I really hope this kid's story is on ESPN like they do during College Gameday, or during peak viewing hours. Awesome stuff.

I sent him a #WelcomeToTheU tweet earlier.

[30CINCO]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 08, 2014 at 04:34 PM
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Stop diverting attention from #FIREGOLDEN!

All kidding aside, such a cool story. Saw some short clips of the kid going out for passes.

Make-A-Wish does GREAT work, add this to the list.

[1mg of epi]

Anyone care to talk about anything different for 30 mins or so?

Let's talk about how cool this Make A Wish kid is? His idol is Duke and he got to stretch, practice, etc right next to Duke.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 08, 2014 at 04:34 PM

Puts things in perspective

[Ohio_Cane]

Anyone care to talk about anything different for 30 mins or so?

Let's talk about how cool this Make A Wish kid is? His idol is Duke and he got to stretch, practice, etc right next to Duke.

[1mg of epi]

As far as JJ coming out....He was and is classic act. And if Golden's team was as good or better, then he would have said so. The fact the did not comment or would not answer speaks VOLUMES. The man knows talent and could pick a team apart in seconds....He is just being a CANE and not bashing the current state of U.

Posted by: LA3 | October 08, 2014 at 03:38 PM

Notice JJ said he has no opinion on the defense because he hasn't seen it, but when asked about Kaaya he gave an enthusiastic endorsement. So he only watches games when we have the ball. Cant blame him for not wanting to watch that D, but Looks to me like JJ was being politically correct. Really ya can't expect a former coach to bash the current one.

[LA3]

ONE of biggest problems I have is Al's refusing to look at pasted failures or old game tape AND AND AND not using resources. (JJ, Pete, etc) Every coach calls other coaches or trades information. Has clinics or attend other practices.

You have to evaluate perform, make changes, and always-ALWAYS attempt to learn/grow! The game of football is always changing! Have to stay on top of trends.

As far as JJ coming out....He was and is classic act. And if Golden's team was as good or better, then he would have said so. The fact the did not comment or would not answer speaks VOLUMES. The man knows talent and could pick a team apart in seconds....He is just being a CANE and not bashing the current state of U.

[AeroCane]

What a slow day on the blog when all we do is argue and discuss 2 really bad coaches! Randy and Golden - 2 of the very worst head coaches! At least Coker was smart enough not to change what was working and won a NC and almost a second. If we had brought either Randy or Golden in that year, how many on here really think we go undefeated and win the NC?

[WWIN]

Don't worry about Jockstrap, he knows nothing about the Canes. When he was talking records he was talking about when Golden was at Temple! Lol

Clown actually thinks Randy was canned over ncaa crap but Golden knew nothing of it! LMAO

[WWIN]

Is it ok to ask the person who has his finger on the pulse of the team? LOL

Posted by: Jockstrap | October 08, 2014 at 01:58 PM

Soup said that, so when you gon ask him or are you scared?

[SinisterCane]

Posted by: raizecane | October 08, 2014 at 02:06 PM

Then Hocutt jetted out the backdoor leaving us with the worst coaching staff in football

[raizecane]

from 2010 -

"He has learned, he has grown, he has developed, he is ready for that next step," Hocutt said. "He is ready to come to a program that can compete and win national championships. He's an excellent communicator, very organized, detail-oriented, and he's inspirational. He will inspire this football program to greatness."

[30CINCO]

Who knows

Posted by: UMike | October 08, 2014 at 01:53 PM
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Yup

Is it ok to ask the person who has his finger on the pulse of the team? LOL

AQM whisperer, your up. (somewhere aqm whispere's bud is getting a text alert)

#canthelpit
#tooeasy

[WWIN]

Golden Worshiper aka jockstrap,

Did you ask Soup if I know anybody on the team yet? Is that what this is all about? Cuz I know players and you don't? You can't get close enough to be their jockstraps too? Awwwwww, how sad that you're jealous. LOL

[SinisterCane]

No Flame but a honest question, how can Randy warn everybody in the Admin about Nevin S. was bad for business and shouldn't let on campus then be held accountable for it when the bomb goes boom!

[Go Canes]

MAN I appreciate it.

Never have understood the lack of tolerance for dissenting opinion.

[WWIN]

UMike, you one of the 4 Horsemen don't act! Lol

[UMike]

30, I agree the University may not have been very forthcoming, but if he has a decent agent he would of known. And I think the leverage was not so much that he was blindsided, but just throwing him a bone to stay. Who knows

[30CINCO]

Posted by: UMike | October 08, 2014 at 01:40 PM
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No offense taken.

I said IMO, RS was let go for the on field performance PLUS the rest of the NCAA mess.

I read multiple places that the administration knew ahead of time. After all, NCAA has to be on campus to investigate the allegations. What is now known, maybe AQM whisperer and his connections, LOL, is whether the admin told Golden/agent about it. Did he know? Maybe. It's also possible those that knew didnt tell him.. I would imagine if he knew, he and his agent would not have leverage to negotiate the extension they did.

[UMike]

The Man... I 100% agree with you about no "retread", I dont understand the obsession with that. I could be wrong, but none of the coaches who had success here were "Miami guys", right?

[THE MAN]

Go Canes,

Don't sweat or listen to what everyone "thinks" that you are implying. Do what you do. If it wasn't for some people on here all this site would be is a rag with the same rambling negative posts day in and day out about going back to 1983. This same mentaility is why this team has been on the decline for awhile now. No former player or coach will save the program. The only thing that will is someone who is fresh and an innovator, not some retread, IMO.

The purpose of a blog is to debate not for everyone to agree and try to recruit others to bash people who don't agree with you. Then some people ask how old people are. Funny. My point is everyone has their own OPINIONS and that all that matters...

[SinisterCane]

Brink by Brink

[UMike]

30.. this is NOT a shot at you, was just thinking...

You said Shannon was fired not for his win-loss record, but more for him having coaches under him that cheated (after he warned them). If you believe this, does that also mean you believe Golden knew of the looming issues? If RS was fired because it, then obviously people knew.

[Go Canes]

Posted by: raizecane | October 08, 2014 at 01:36 PM

That was a good one.

[CaneRock]

Golden Worshiper aka jockstrap be like...

Let me try this reverse psychology on them and say they're mad! (As he wipes tears from his eyes) LMAO

Posted by: WWIN | October 08, 2014 at 01:32

LMAO!

[UMike]

lol raize

[raizecane]

You know the shit is bad when were are still comparing to Randy Shannon......

[WWIN]

Golden Worshiper aka jockstrap,

Read em and weap!

Posted by: SinisterCane | October 08, 2014 at 01:32 PM

[UMike]

Wonder what the number is for "career days" against us

[SinisterCane]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Defensive Comparisons

[WWIN]

Golden Worshiper aka jockstrap be like...

Let me try this reverse psychology on them and say they're mad! (As he wipes tears from his eyes) LMAO

[SinisterCane]

Posted by: WWIN | October 08, 2014 at 01:15 PM

This should get us through the afternoon:)

From another site:

HC. Not counting the Famu or Cookman type of games
Holding opponents under 10 points
Golden - 4
Shannon 7
Holding teams under 14 points
Golden - 6
Shannon - 10
Holding teams under 20 points
Golden - 8
Shannon - 20

[j.w.]

Likely true.. Based on off field issues, not because anyone believes in this staff's coaching abilities.

Posted by: 1mg of epi | October 08, 2014 at 12:10 PM

True, 100%

[WWIN]

WWIN...RandyWhisperer said..."YOU GOTTA BE MULTIPLE!" LMAO!

Posted by: CaneRock | October 08, 2014 at 01:18 PM

We are multiple, teams kick our @$$'s in a variety of ways! Lol

[CaneRock]

"GOTTA BE MULTIPLE!" LMAO!

[30CINCO]

ohh yeah, now they both maaaad! LMAO! You 2 are too sensitive to be joking around.

Will try not to get you so upset next time, but it's too damn easy.

[UMike]

These guys make me and Go Canes look pretty civil haha

[CaneRock]

RandyWhisperer?

[CaneRock]

RandyWhisperer...who's that lil' strawberry that AQM was trickin' with? C'moooooon, don't act like you don't know, you were there, spill the beans...

[SinisterCane]

I can't wait until I go home and watch American Greed: Ponzi HC scams University out of millions

[30CINCO]

On queue! knew he couldnt be too far away.

I change my mind, Shannon had a better record, plus he lost the "Miami" way so all is good. LMAO!

#soeasy
#dale

[LaQuinton]

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2014/10/shannongolden.php

Saw this on Twitter. Thoughts on this ?

[CaneRock]

WWIN...RandyWhisperer said..."YOU GOTTA BE MULTIPLE!" LMAO!

[WWIN]

Jockstrap,

When you gon post the records of Shannon and Golden that prove how much better Golden is so everybody can get a good laugh at you????

[WWIN]

Well there it is again, the old race card being played this time FOR SURE by WWIN.

There is NO PLACE for that on Canespace.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 08, 2014 at 09:52 AM

There's no place for it in society but it's still there! Let's not act like racism is dead, cuz it's not. Do I think Randy was fired solely bcuz he was black? No, but I think it had something to do with it. Look at the number of black coaches in D1 and the NFL, the numbers are RIDICULOUS! When you just sit back or sweep it under the rug NOTHING CHANGES! Do I think this would be Golden's last year if he was black? Yes I do. His record is the same as Randy's!

IMHO

[30CINCO]

So easy to get AQM whisperer mad, lol.

Do I need to change your name to Mister Geppetto?

#notarealperson
#justablipinthematrix
#dale

[raizecane]

Sunday, no matter if we win or lose on Saturday, is the day to fire D'No.....going into a bye week gives the kids 2 weeks to lewarn some parts of a new defense

Posted by: badbart | October 08, 2014 at 12:05 PM

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saying the above is like saying the state of florida will be better off with Charlie Christ if Rick Scott is replaced...........They both suck.

[Go Canes]

So much anger on this blog.

[WWIN]

Posted by: 30CINCO | October 08, 2014 at 09:41 AM

What coach was in trouble when Shannon was coach???? Oh that's right, you know nothing about the Canes you're just here to support Golden, Jockstrap! If anything I would be a Golden whisperer idiot, not AQM. Or is that you mad cuz you wanted to be AQM jockstrap too but he's not available? Is funny how every week you was constantly asking questions about him every other post, but I'm the whisperer?

Let me make sure I understand this correctly... Golden lies to you and I tell you don't believe him it's a lie and you come back resorting to name calling with me? Like 50 cent told Mayweather, say F Golden, F D'no, they the ones that lied to ya! F me, what you saying F WW for? Golden lied to ya, but you mad at me! Lol

#ProveYouReal

[CaneRock]

Wow, RIP:

Thomas Eric Duncan, the first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, has died.

[CaneRock]

I can't stand when people skew #s like this:

http://t.co/EODXnCR25f

You can't make a ranking based off of an entire State's population...you have to do it based off the # of kids that are eligible to play HSFB within that given State.

[1mg of epi]

Golden doesnt deserve until Sunday, much less the end of 2015.

Posted by: UMike | October 08, 2014 at 12:16 PM

True

[UMike]

Golden said UM has enough at WR position

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 08, 2014 at 12:28 PM

And yet still run on 3rd and 6 haha

[Ohio_Cane]

Manny Navarro ‏@Manny_Navarro 14m14 minutes ago

#Canes WR Rashawn Scott now entertaining thoughts of medical redshirt for this season. Golden said UM has enough at WR position

[Ohio_Cane]

U

[UMike]

Golden doesnt deserve until Sunday, much less the end of 2015.

[UMike]

Speaking of grape soda...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsznX8-hL0o

such a funny scene lol

[1mg of epi]

Nope just til 2015. Then we'll see what direction the administration decides to go based on where we are at that time.

Posted by: Go Canes | October 08, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Likely true.. Based on off field issues, not because anyone believes in this staff's coaching abilities.

[Go Canes]

Nope just til 2015. Then we'll see what direction the administration decides to go based on where we are at that time.

[1mg of epi]

Sunday, no matter if we win or lose on Saturday, is the day to fire D'No.....going into a bye week gives the kids 2 weeks to lewarn some parts of a new defense
Posted by: badbart | October 08, 2014 at 12:05 PM

It's Al's defense, not D'nos. For all we know D'no is banging his head on the wall because Al won't let him run something else.

[badbart]

Sunday, no matter if we win or lose on Saturday, is the day to fire D'No.....going into a bye week gives the kids 2 weeks to lewarn some parts of a new defense

[AfriCane]

Thanks to Jameis Winston, there is another food stereotype that's attributed to black people to go along with chicken wings, water melon, Hennessy & grape juice....crab legs!

[Va Cane]

The major concern is that kids see the talent here but the frustration, beating up little teams, getting beat by average teams, running from title contenders, excuses after excuse, poor game and clock management, schemes that do not condone winning......then Top 10 come knocking...and they WILL point out the gaping holes in the bag.....where do you go? I go to where I can play on TV, get exposure as a top player, get to title games, playoffs, NCs....and the NFL wants me. Is it here? It used to be THE Place.....now I wonder.

[Darth 360Cane]

### Jimmy Johnson denied a broadcast report from two former Hurricanes offensive linemen that claimed that he called UM coaches after the Nebraska game and offered to help against the option but that Al Golden and Mark D’Onofrio turned him down.

“Never happened,” Johnson said by phone Tuesday. “A couple years ago, I called Mark and said, ‘Anytime you need my help I’m more than happy.’ We had a five-minute conversation. I haven’t talked to Mark in a couple years.”

On the state of the program, Johnson said: “I am as disappointed as anybody we haven’t done better. But I go back to: I trust Al Golden. Al works hard at it. He’s very diligent in his recruiting. He will recruit good players. He’s a smart guy that is going to make the right decisions….

“I want it to happen right away," he said of on-field success for the program that's still dear to him. "I wanted it to happen last year. I am as impatient as anyone. [But] Al was handcuffed a little bit. We've got to give him time…. I had my problems early [as coach] with the Miami program. I’m sure people weren't real happy with me the first year. I think things will work out because I trust him. I am 100 percent behind Al Golden.”

Asked if UM needs to play a more attacking defense like his UM teams did, Johnson said: “To say my style is better than somebody else’s would be wrong for me to do. I don’t know the talents of the individuals they have. I don’t want to sit here and judge and say the way we did it was better.”

He declined to critique D’Onofrio’s approach because he said he’s not at practice to analyze the players’ skills.

Johnson said he is “very impressed” with freshman Brad Kaaya: “I really like this young quarterback. He’s really going to be a good player. He’s got a great touch on the ball.”

Johnson said he hasn't spoken with Golden this season but has told him in the past that he’s available “any time I can help.”

He knows some former players are saying “let’s go back to the old days.” But “it’s going to be hard to get back to the old days.”

Please see the last post for details on Gino Torretta's criticism of the UM staff.

[UMike]

Go Canes would give Golden till 2024 to get us to the ACC title game cause the cloud hand cuffed him.

[Darth 360Cane]

Hopefully Go Canes will realize y'all are 12%ers and will leave it alone. You demand perfection or next man up. Am I right?

[UMike]

Go Lions

[CaneRock]

Go Gwen Cherry? 90 LBs? Golden be like...I got dat' pound!

[CaneRock]

Or Go Lilly C. Evans?

[CaneRock]

Go Temple again

Posted by: UMike | October 08, 2014 at 11:29 AM

Temple? No, Go Bosco.

[UMike]

I wonder what Go Canes will become once Golden is shown the door, maybe Go Temple again

[Go Canes]

@Gil_Brandt: Andre Johnson has averaged 6 catches/game, best in NFL history (min 100 games). Passed Andre Reed last week for 11th on all-time list (954)

[Go Canes]

@ByTimReynolds: For perspective on everything that matters and doesn't, look at what the Canes are doing this morning with a Make A Wish child at practice.

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@ByTimReynolds: For perspective on everything that matters and doesn't, look at what the Canes are doing this morning with a Make A Wish child at practice.

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Wow, that's a theory.

You're right, My subliminal messages are foIled.

Another pro Golden post on the way, because I love him sooooo much!

@ByTimReynolds: For perspective on everything that matters and doesn't, look at what the Canes are doing this morning with a Make A Wish child at practice.

Theres a great pic of the young boy walking behind Duke wearing his jersey number. Can't find it now.

[UMike]

Yea.. everyone is posting on their team blogs and everyone has a track record of posting other teams issues.... right? I guess its just a big coincidence that when we gave up 41 to UN you posted articles about top teams giving up points and yards and the week Golden gets more criticism that ever you post about "no one being immune" and a link about Saban.

Nothing is manufactured, it is all based on your own personal blog history. I know you think you are smarter than all of us and a bigger fan than all of us, but we arent as dumb as you like to think

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Golden deserves criticism. The team is losing.

Saban should be completely above it, which is why I posted no one being immune.

No other reason.

Sorry, any assumption to the contrary is completely manufactured by you.

And btw, the #1 trending story on Facebook and Twitter is that same story I posted. I guess everyone out there loves Golden too.

[UMike]

What's next, The top 25 teams all have sh!tty defenses

Posted by: SinisterCane | October 08, 2014 at 11:11 AM

Hes already did that.. that is what started it lol

[SinisterCane]

Posted by: Go Canes | October 08, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Nobody gives a F@@K about other teams short comings outside of playing them but you constantly keep polluting the blog with the most useless BS known to the internet. What's next, The top 25 teams all have sh!tty defenses

[UMike]

86... is always out of love haha

[86Cane]

Love is in the air!

[Darth 360Cane]

Maybe we'll get lucky and strike gold when we hire a cheap replacement for Golden.

Posted by: USAFCane | October 08, 2014 at 10:26 AM

I think that's all we have my friend. This is why I pray the next pres just loves them some football.

We did just update the facilities so there is hope they still care. ;-)

[UMike]

Well ALL know you have a Pro-Golden agenda, just like everyone knows Im the opposite.. but dont try to hide from it like you arent a Golden super fan.

[UMike]

Three titles in five years. Easily still a favorite to be in the upcoming playoff.

Major shortcoming.

You're right. Everything has an agenda.

#Hatersgottahate

Posted by: Go Canes | October 08, 2014 at 10:55 AM

No Golden Boy... you didnt post because of Sabans shortcomings.. you posted to show even Saban can be criticized, not just Golden. You remember the whole "so noone is immune" part? Its ok you will be gone shortly

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No I'm not a Bama fan.

Yesterday I posted a hysterical video with some crazed Bama fan ranting all over Colin Cowherd.

Secret meaning of course.

I posted an article earlier about how fans raised $90k to cover Mississippi State's fine last Saturday.

Pretty cool story, but obviously had some hidden agenda behind it to make Golden look better.

Give me a break.

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Three titles in five years. Easily still a favorite to be in the upcoming playoff.

Major shortcoming.

You're right. Everything has an agenda.

#Hatersgottahate

[SinisterCane]

@FOXSports: #CFB AM: Former Alabama QB A.J. McCarron criticizes Nick Saban & the Tide’s leadership » http://t.co/KfzuEU4Rh9 http://t.co/fHKr1LqHgr

Posted by: Go Canes | October 08, 2014 at 10:06 AM

Do you go to all the Bama games?

[CaneRock]

Seriously, is Carter hurt?...in the doghouse?...because Fentress SUCKS! Great student, but HORRIBLE! Safety.