Miami Has Many Options

The next head coach...the right head coach...can get this program back to a 10 win level by year two easily.

If Golden were to leave tomorrow and the right candidate came aboard, he would not find a team bereft of talent.

In fact, it would be far from it. And people like you and others with actual coaching experience (VACane) can speak to the fact that it is not being coached up. I say year two because many of the notable coaches achieved great success in year two as they took over programs that already had good talent waiting for them:

Pete Carroll, USC (Trojans 5-7 year before)
2001: 6-6
2002: 11-1

Bob Stoops, Oklahoma (Sooners 5-6 year before)
1999: 6-5
2000: 13-0 (NC)

Nick Saban, LSU (Tigers are 3-8 year before)
2000: 8-4
2001: 10-3

Nick Saban, Alabama (Tide is 6-7 year before)
2007: 6-6
2008: 12-2

Urban Meyer, Florida (Gators 7-5 year before) 
2005: 9-3
2006: 13-1 (National Championship)

Granted other coaches like Harbaugh or Briles took longer than two years, but they inherited programs that were more bereft of talent.

That is NOT the case of Miami next year.

Comments

[miamicane]

And Butch

[j.w.]

Been nice knowing you, James Coley. Good luck with the Wildcats, thanks for the recruits.

[1mg of Epi]

Coleys leaving?

[CaneRock]

I'm still a fan of Hurricane football, I'm just not as excited about it with this PSU crew in charge. And I don't think I will be until they leave.

[laquinton]

Good as gone j.w.

[j.w.]

epi- Apparently so.

[The Dude]

Twitter is so dumb. Calm down on Coley to Kentucky, it will play out. Besides, if Al does stay The U needs an OC that can bail out the horrible coaching of Al and Mark. Maybe The U can get Chip Kelly for their OC?

[The Dude]

1mg of Epi
Coleys leaving?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 01, 2014 at 05:35 PM

This is based on him being Stoops first choice the last go around. Coley said no and chose Miami.

[AfriCane]

Posted by: The Dude | December 01, 2014 at 01:44 PM

Dude, I'm moved to Miami from Nigeria by way of London. I now live in NYC. It's miami or die for me. The U all day & forever. And my kids don't have a choice either. They already throw up the U everyday. It's like marriage homes; Till death do us part.

[The Dude]

For my future agent.

https://twitter.com/canesvb/status/539231714548387840

[j.w.]

Dude- way too much smoke for that to be just because he was Stoops' first choice years ago. this is serious and appears to be very true.

[The Dude]

Posted by: NigerianCane | December 01, 2014 at 05:45 PM

If that works for U so be it my friend. I won't judge U. This Miami administration doesn't work for me.

[The Dude]

Posted by: j.w. | December 01, 2014 at 05:47 PM

Because people are tweeting?

[The Dude]

j.w.

Who should I be following on this story? UK?

[The Dude]

I'm Just saying people have been hashtagging the sh*t outta #FireAlGolden and there's not even a peep out of The U.

[Go Canes]

Good as gone?

Based on what?

It's a lot harder to get Dade kids to commit to 2-10 Kentucky than it is to FSU and UM. Definitely harder than Mario getting kids to Bama.

Everyone said Randy would kill us at Arkansas. How's it going getting the local guys there so far?

He can parlay Kaaya's success into his own coaching gig.

I question whether he'll make this move.

[The Dude]

From the Courier Journal

As for Brown's replacement at Kentucky, assuming Stoops wants to stick with a similar style, three names to watch: East Carolina coordinator Lincoln Riley, Cincinnati coordinator Eddie Gran and Murray State head coach Chris Hatcher, who learned the "Air Raid" under Hal Mumme as a player at Valdosta State and later assistant coach at UK in the 1990s.

No mention of Coley.

[The Dude]

More power to Coley if he goes, but there is nothing more than wild speculation at this moment.

[1mg of Epi]

If he goes it sure will be interesting what we get as OC

[2002nemo]

"I haven't decided whether to enter the NFL draft" is star-player-speak for "I have decided to enter the NFL draft." The only thing undecided is the exact date of the formal announcement.

[Sarasota 'cane]

OGV has been here the whole time! He is the Truth!

[AfriCane]

For our sakes & his, I hope golden turns this round.

[VfB_Cane]

You know your program has fallen from grace when your OC considers taking the same prosition at a school that has won 9 games in the past 3 seasons combined and gotten 9 wins in one season only once since 1984.

And yet, some people on this blog throw names like Harbaugh, Dungy or Gruden as possible HC hires around. Never going to happen.

[mi@mic@ne]

Golden needs to be initiated into the U fraternity. To get in he needs to denounce the 3 4 scheme and have a class with Jimmy and Butch on how to coach defense... then he needs to swear off being a soft coach and begin to talk like we do on this sight. Third he needs to abandon the tie and start looking like a coach...he needs to stop with the appearance and speech of a ceo...only if he accomplishes these task which will translate into winning will he be worthy of throwing up the U.

[The Dude]

Posted by: VfB_Cane | December 01, 2014 at 06:10 PM

HC - Harbaugh
DC - Dungy
OC - Gruden

What now?

[VfB_Cane]

What now?

Posted by: The Dude | December 01, 2014 at 06:13 PM

... and then you woke up?

[The Dude]

Posted by: VfB_Cane | December 01, 2014 at 06:16 PM

Haha! Hey man, I don't walk on your dreams.

[VA Cane]

I disagree the administration doesn't care. They've spent millions upgrading them, with more on the way. The massive upgrades to Sun Life will help too.

Its the coach friend its the staff....we could play in heaven in a perfect stadium and his clown could not win; he does not know the damn game at all!!!!!

[VA Cane]

This clown

[AeroCane]

Owners and admin always announce they are all in with the coach until they Fire his ass!
Wishful thinking!

[1mg of Epi]

The School didn't pay to upgrade facilities, a booster did

[Go Canes]

OGV is not the Truth.

[miamicane]

In the movie Hercules the Rock said he was the truth. Imo

[VA Cane]

OGV is not the Truth.

No Christ is!!!

....but OGV, though he may put in in a complex humorous and often degradinglike way......is right about a lot of things....he said AlPa was not the answer....and he is spot on. AlPa will never win anything of significance....I thought he was a good guy, but poor coach from beginning as he has no real stars in his crown...he has turned out to be no diciplinarian, but a soft sweaty round boy.
I have a problem with a guy who cannot listen to and respect JJ.

[miamicane]

It could really be a bad nite if the jets beat the dolphins

[1mg of Epi]

What was the deal w that dude truth? Someone pretending to be someone, if memory serves?

[dj moonbat]

You know your program has fallen from grace when your OC considers taking the same prosition at a school that has won 9 games in the past 3 seasons combined and gotten 9 wins in one season only once since 1984.

Posted by: VfB_Cane | December 01, 2014 at 06:10 PM

Whether Golden is imminently gone, or on the hottest seat in coaching, his situation is unstable. Also, he apparently doesn't let Coley do his thing on offense. Coley knows Stoops from way back, and even if Kentucky has loads of problems, he knows "hate my boss" wouldn't be one of them. That's worth a lot.

Really, if Coley can work that situation, he'd be kind of dumb not to. What, is everything on UM's offense going to magically just jell next year, once we're rid of the dead weight like Duke and Walford?

[1mg of Epi]

I'll miss seeing you guys at the games. I will be there.

Posted by: Go Canes | December 01, 2014 at 05:23 PM

Yea buddy. I just can't justify it anymore. Can't support a dumpster fire, but I respect and understand those who do!!

[laquinton]

I have a problem with a guy who cannot listen to and respect JJ.

I thought the same thing. He didn't wanna get help from Jimmy but will go fishing with him. This is how I knew Golden wasn't the guy. I was done with him after FSU last year and how the team went into a shell. Golden had his moments . That opening presser, hugging Malcom as he broke his ankle, stepping up and not leaving for other jobs UCLA,Penn St, Tennessee (hhad interviews) the whole NCAA debacle. But his negatives out weigh those moments . Playing favorites, not getting better on special teams.. not coaching up either Tracy or Stacy.. not playing Chocolate on kickoff returns. Fattening up Chick,Denzel just go Al.. just go

[TonyCane]

Golden needs to be initiated into the U fraternity. To get in he needs to denounce the 3 4 scheme and have a class with Jimmy and Butch on how to coach defense... then he needs to swear off being a soft coach and begin to talk like we do on this sight. Third he needs to abandon the tie and start looking like a coach...he needs to stop with the appearance and speech of a ceo...only if he accomplishes these task which will translate into winning will he be worthy of throwing up the U.

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 01, 2014 at 06:11 PM

LOL...ditch the tie and go with these potential wardrobe upgrades:

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http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01943/excalibur_1943273i.jpg

[TonyCane]

Really, if Coley can work that situation, he'd be kind of dumb not to. What, is everything on UM's offense going to magically just jell next year, once we're rid of the dead weight like Duke and Walford?

Posted by: dj moonbat | December 01, 2014 at 06:45 PM

The dead weight?! LOL!

[CoCane]

OGV. That's my dawg right there. The only person that agreed with me when Golden first got here. I know I won't get credit for seeing the flaws of this staff early on also but it's all good. At least yall see reality now. Better late than never...

[Ohio_Cane]

OC - Gruden

What now?

Posted by: The Dude | December 01, 2014 at 06:13 PM
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Spider-2 Y-Banana

[1mg of Epi]

Tony... If he wore those I'd be right back on his bandwagon

[miamicane]

LMAO. Tony. With the tune ..We will rock you

[Go Canes]

@mattyports: Miami-Westminster Christian 2015 ATH Tim Irvin. RT @T_irvin2: Great home visit with coach golden #gocanes

[Go Canes]

@PeterAriz: Prior to tonight's in-home visit, Tim Irvin was 50/50 on taking an official to Miami. Now I am told he will most likely take one #Canes

[LA3]

Why not Mark Stoops to the U!!!!!(I said it months ago-I like Baby Stoops)

Then James can stay home!

[Go Canes]

We are loaded on offense. Even after Duke and Clive go.

There's no comparison between us and KU.

He knows that.

[1mg of Epi]

There's no comparison between us and KU.
He knows that.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 01, 2014 at 07:32 PM

One thing KU can offer... A job for more than one season

[UpNorthCane27]

Coley aint leaving especially if golden is indeed staying.

I want a new DC at least that will slap al golden in the face lol

[Go Canes]

Can they?

Stoops was 2-10.

[Go Canes]

@ByTimReynolds: Ran into a Miami football player on campus this evening. "Twitter is dumb," he said, then asked if Miami can play Gators in bowl game.

[1mg of Epi]

Can they?
Stoops was 2-10.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 01, 2014 at 07:53 PM

Good point!! Lol

[The Dude]

Posted by: CoCane | December 01, 2014 at 06:54 PM

Whoa, whoa, whoa! The only one?

[texican cane]

With regards to Golden, they're just not going to saddle his remaining five years on a new President. He'll have next year, like it or not.

Posted by: Go Canes | December 01, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Can we make a deal...after Al is fired, this off-season (hope to God) or after another miserable failure of a season next, I won't post crap about Al if you don't post you're normal Al is great stuff.

[laquinton]

http://everitas.univmiami.net/2014/05/16/stuart-a-miller-takes-the-helm-of-the-universitys-board-of-trustees-hilarie-bass-and-richard-d-fain-elected-vice-chairs/

These are the ones you should be sending emails to. The board has the say so right ? But.. are they buying into Golden ?

[Go Canes]

Posted by: texican cane | December 01, 2014 at 08:23 PM

Sure, if you can go back and find a post where I say Golden is great we have a deal.

[Go Canes]

Posted by: laquinton | December 01, 2014 at 08:25 PM

Based on their bios I'm going to venture a guess they expend less than 1% of their time deciding whether or not they're on board with Golden.

[WWIN]

opening presser, hugging Malcom as he broke his ankle, stepping up and not leaving for other jobs UCLA,Penn St, Tennessee (hhad interviews) the whole NCAA debacle. But his negatives out weigh those moments . Playing favorites, not getting better on special teams.. not coaching up either Tracy or Stacy.. not playing Chocolate on kickoff returns. Fattening up Chick,Denzel just go Al.. just go

Posted by: laquinton | December 01, 2014 at 06:51 PM

You actually think he had a chance to leave for another job? LMAO

Only place he was leaving for was the bank after conning UM out of more money for that contract extension!

[86Cane]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[CoCane]

Almost the only one. Lol