Sean Taylor was born in Miami on April 1, 1983.
Perhaps by fate, or maybe by coincidence, it was later that same year that the University of Miami, behind a quarterback named Kosar and coach named Schnellenberger (seen below with QB Jim Kelly), would win their first college football National Championship by beating Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.
That game, which put the UM program on the big-time college football map, has often been referred to as the "Miracle in Miami". Sean's Taylor's birth in April of that year could also be seen as a miracle for what this young man would soon bring to his team and its fans in his home town.
Sean grew up in a tough South Dade neighborhood and later attend Gulliver High School where he would help them win the Class 2A State Title. His spectacular play would help him become the #1 ranked prep player in Miami-Dade County by the Miami Herald. Sean was so dominant at the high school level that he played multiple positions including running back, linebacker and defensive back.
After a spectacular Senior season and a hotly contested recruiting battle, Sean decided to attend the University of Miami. It would prove to be somewhat ironic that Sean would wind up being one of only four true freshmen to play in 2001 on the Hurricanes fifth National Championship team.
Even at this early stage, Sean's life had seemingly come full circle. From being born during the Miracle in Miami season of 1983 to contributing to what was arguably the best UM team ever, the Canes 2001 championship team. Sean Taylor, a hometown boy had already grown to become a hometown hero and would eventually become a true legend to Canes fans in the 305 and beyond.
As Junior at UM in 2003, after beating FSU at Doak Campbell Stadium in the pouring rain seemingly all by himself, Sean would win a slew of college football awards. After that season, Sean decided it was time to take the next step in his carrer and would opt for the NFL draft.
He would be the first of six Canes selected in the first round that year (an NFL record) when he was drafted fifth overall by the Washington Redskins.
By 2006 there was no doubt that Sean Taylor had become the dominant player at his position and was honored by being selected to the NFL Pro-bowl that year. He was nicknamed "Meast" by teammates for being part man, part beast. Taylor would become one of the most feared hitters in the NFL and gained the respect of his peers at the highest level of competition.
Entering his third year as a Redskin, Sean seemed to be at the top of his game and the NFL talent pool. By the tenth week of the NFL season he was tied for the league lead in interceptions and was considered an automatic selection for his second straight Pro-Bowl.
Then came the fateful night of November 27, 2007.Sean Taylor, while at home asleep with his wife and 18 month-old daughter, awoke to a loud noise in his home. In an effort to protect his family, Sean confronted the would-be burglars. He was shot once and would later die from the severe loss of blood as his femoral artery was torn apart by the single bullet.
That night would end the life of a real Hurricane hero.
Sean Taylor's sudden and tragic death shocked his family, friends, teammates and the Hurricane faithful. When he died the day following the shooting, we promised to never forget his contributions to the University of Miami. This blog article is our simple way of proving that we have not forgotten Sean Taylor, #26, who played at The U and was proud to wear the orange and green.
Some memories never fade.
And even now, if you close your eyes, you can probably still see him, #26 back peddaling into open space, picking off another deep pass, splashing through the rain and the mud at the Doak, weaving down the field behind several blockers, refusing to be denied and diving into the end zone for a pick six.
That is how Miami Hurricane fans will remember Sean Taylor.
As a miracle of a man who at times seemed completely capable of beating the other team all by himself.
RIP ST. One of the best there ever was
Posted by: Habane | November 27, 2014 at 09:14 PM
Rip Sean.
Ever want to see greatness?
YouTube Legend of Sean.
Posted by: laquinton | November 27, 2014 at 09:15 PM
It's the offense stupid!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 08:58 PM
So next year we gotta be top 10 in total defense and let's say top 25 in total offense and that will get us 10 wins.
Posted by: laquinton | November 27, 2014 at 09:19 PM
Wow I'm kind of shocked this was posted this late! We Canes are going through some trying times! God bless errbody! Keep the faith! GO CANES!!!
Posted by: BackInTheHeyDay | November 27, 2014 at 09:23 PM
RIP ST26!!! Gone but not forgotten!!
Posted by: BackInTheHeyDay | November 27, 2014 at 09:25 PM
This time last year:
http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2013/11/canes-kick-the-stuff-out-of-pitt.html
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 09:38 PM
Love you guys! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | November 27, 2014 at 10:28 PM
I have ant things for which I am thankful. This blog and the people who participate in it are really a great group of people, dedicated and hard core fans, and I consider myself lucky to be a part of it. Thank you Soup for all you do! God Bless.
Posted by: SJMPARMAN | November 27, 2014 at 10:49 PM
That should have been many things for which I am thankful, including excess tryptophan from that delicious Turkey today, lol.
Posted by: SJMPARMAN | November 27, 2014 at 10:51 PM
Thank you Soup for all you do! God Bless.
Posted by: SJMPARMAN | November 27, 2014 at 10:49 PM
All I do is for The U!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Saraosta...I sold 4 houses in 2 days this week! Now, if I can get the ALL to closing I might be able to afford a cheesburger or two? LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:01 PM
ST was a true BEAST........
Posted by: raizecane | November 27, 2014 at 11:06 PM
86 - nice going on the 4 houses.
Posted by: raizecane | November 27, 2014 at 11:07 PM
RIP, 26. U are missed always and forever.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Happy thanksgiving to the players, coaches, and staff. Eat hearty, and win on Saturday!
Posted by: TonyCane | November 27, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Raize...thanks, but, uh, that avatar is over the top don't U think? This is a family show after all! LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Congrats SOUP. Nice article, ST was one in a million, and will be missed by everyone, especially his family. A tragedy.
Posted by: roachcane77 | November 27, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Go canes! Beat Pitt!
Posted by: YooperCane | November 27, 2014 at 11:44 PM
for a few hours.....nahhhhhhh (LOL)
Posted by: raizecane | November 27, 2014 at 11:46 PM
and it was past "prime time"....... :-)
Posted by: raizecane | November 27, 2014 at 11:47 PM
OK, I got U.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Me too SJMPARAM. Love you guys and have a great Thanksgiving.
Posted by: TonyCane | November 27, 2014 at 11:51 PM
Historical thought
Don't know who gets to be Lincoln nor who would be Burnside, but I sure know who our McClellan is.
In 1862, McClellan led the army down Chesapeake Bay to the James Peninsula, southeast of the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia. During this campaign, he exhibited the timidity and sluggishness that later doomed him. During the Seven Days Battles, McClellan was poised near Richmond but retreated when faced with a series of attacks by Lee. McClellan always believed that he was vastly outnumbered, though he actually had the numerical advantage. He spent the rest of the summer camped on the peninsula while Lincoln began moving much of his command to General John Pope's Army of Virginia.
After Lee defeated Pope at the Second Battle of Bull Run in late August, 1862 he invaded Maryland. With the Confederates crashing into Union territory, Lincoln had no choice but to turn to McClellan to gather the reeling Yankee forces and stop Lee. On September 17, 1962, McClellan and Lee battled to a standstill along Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Lee retreated back to Virginia and McClellan ignored Lincoln's urging to pursue him. For six weeks, Lincoln and McClellan exchanged angry messages, but McClellan stubbornly refused to march after Lee. In late October, McClellan finally began moving across the Potomac in feeble pursuit of Lee, but he took nine days to complete the crossing. Lincoln had seen enough. Convinced that McClellan could never defeat Lee, Lincoln notified the general on November 5 of his removal. A few days later, Lincoln named General Ambrose Burnside to be the commander of the Army of the Potomac.
Posted by: Old Skool | November 28, 2014 at 08:11 AM
I sold 4 houses in 2 days this week!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Won't be long until we see an epic real estate battle.
#TheSoup vs #TheDonald
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 09:03 AM
that avatar is over the top don't U think?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 27, 2014 at 11:19 PM
I'm hoping he brings his photo album with him to the game Saturday.
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 09:05 AM
Thankfully the legal system was finally able to bring ST26's killers to judgement.
Now if only it could catch Brian Pata's killers.
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 09:10 AM
Old Skool...great story and analogy. I am familiar with that story after reading Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly. It is one of the best researched and wriiten books I have read in a LONG time. Highly recommended reading!
The recent movie "Lincoln" was also very good.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 09:19 AM
#TheSoup vs #TheDonald
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 09:03 AM
I GOT THIS!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 09:19 AM
Total sales this month: $659,000.
Now if I can get them all to closing before 12/31 then it will be a Happy New Year. And I am not done yet!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 09:25 AM
86 - you can get them all closed timely and efficiently and cost effectively with my son, Jesse, at bayway mortgage. We close with some prominent Watson agents in north Florida and Orlando is a hop, skip and a jump away!
Ps I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
Posted by: AeroCane | November 28, 2014 at 09:42 AM
RIP to the late great Sean Taylor U were and always will be in the mind's, heart's, and souls of the Hurricanes faithful forever. Soup thank U for posting this article yearly. Hoped everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Go Canes Beat Pitt! See U all at Sun Life tomorrow afternoon.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 28, 2014 at 09:59 AM
### Fans aren’t the only ones who believe UM underachieved. Players do, too.
“We did,” Duke Johnson said. “It wasn’t the talent [that was the problem]. We didn’t come out and play to the talent level.”
Said center Shane McDermott: “We have tons of talent and our record doesn’t show it. We're way better than 6-5 talent wise.”
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2014/11/napier-ennis-drawing-attention-compliments-dolphins-canes-marlins-notes.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 28, 2014 at 10:07 AM
2% of $659k?
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM
We close with some prominent Watson agents in north Florida and Orlando is a hop, skip and a jump away!
Ps I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
Posted by: AeroCane | November 28, 2014 at 09:42 AM
We still need to meet for lunch one day. I'll have my people talk to your people. LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 10:21 AM
3% of $659,000 minus 20% to broker.
Still a big chunk of change.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 10:22 AM
#RIPST26
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Sounds good and yes, that's a nice chunk! Do it monthly and now you're talking!
Posted by: AeroCane | November 28, 2014 at 10:34 AM
SOUP...how close are you to winning that Benz?
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Almost 2.5% is awesome,
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM
### Not only is UM losing several of its top players, but next year’s schedule poses challenges, with Clemson and Nebraska both visiting Sun Life Stadium, and Duke and FSU on the road.
Other home games in 2015: Georgia Tech, Virginia, Virginia Tech and likely Bethune Cookman.
Other road games: Cincinnati, FAU, North Carolina and Pittsburgh.
### UM ruled Deon Bush and Herb Waters out for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2014/11/napier-ennis-drawing-attention-compliments-dolphins-canes-marlins-notes.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Which puts the school in a bind. Do they make the low-percentage play which avoids the media storm that will surely rain down on them if they fire the “loyal” coach and hope he does something he has shown he is incapable of doing for four years? Or, do they bite the bullet, take the hit from the national media, and move on to someone who might give them a better chance of reaching a higher plateau?
In the end, their duty should be to the players. The kids that committed not just to a coach, but to a school. While they will, without a doubt, rank and file support Golden if asked, that is not the Administration’s job. Just like it is not a parent’s job to ask a child what food the child wants to eat. It’s the Administration’s job to make the decision that is in the best interest of the players’ careers, and given the narrow four years that each player has, making a move that has a higher potential to waste one of those years seems unfathomable.
Denzel Perryman’s Senior Day is on Saturday. The time flew by. There is no time to waste. If the school concludes that it is likely at some point in the near future that they will have to move on from Al Golden, they must do so now. Unless they truly believe that it is more likely that Al Golden wins conference and national championships at Miami, than he has to be fired, then the decision has already been made, and Golden should be coaching his last game as head coach of the University of Miami on Saturday.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM
These melodramatic proclamations literally make me laugh out loud.
Where did you poach that post?
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Folden has lost 3 times to Virginia. Fire him just for that...
Posted by: CoCane | November 28, 2014 at 11:37 AM
"Melodramatic proclamations"?
Sorta like saying we're only gonna lose 1 more game the rest of way, after getting our @$$e$ JUH-RUBBED! by Lousiville,NU, & GT.
Or do you call that MOVING THE TARGET...BWAHAAAHAHAAAAAAAAA!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 11:44 AM
CR... There's gonna be a "media storm" if they fire AG? Huh?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 28, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Exactly Epi.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Go Canes,
didn't you say that if Golden lost another Coastal game that you would call for his head?
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 12:06 PM
CR... There's gonna be a "media storm" if they fire AG? Huh?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 28, 2014 at 11:53 AM
http://www.canesinsight.com/threads/threads/82406-Vish-s-new-article-says-it-all
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 12:08 PM
These kids are getting a free ride to a top 50 school and any player with NFL talent among our upperclassmen has been developed and will get drafted.
If he goes, he goes. If he stays, which he will, I'll support him.
But this ridiculous viewpoint where somehow these players are victims that need to be saved from our coach takes stupidity to a new level.
Bad losses, for sure. Questions going forward, absolutely.
But give me a break with the rest
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 12:12 PM
^^^^^^^LOL^^^^^
#SAVETHEKIDS!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 12:15 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, all. The season is nearly over and it is what it is. Enjoy the basketball team, volleyball team, and hope your pro teams give you something to celebrate.
Posted by: j.w. | November 28, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Enjoy the basketball team, volleyball team, and hope your pro teams give you something to celebrate.
Posted by: j.w. | November 28, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Don't forget the debate team!
UM Debate Team Wins Multiple Awards
10 UM Students were introduced to intercollegiate debate competition for the first time at the Sunshine State Scrimmage hosted by UCF in Orlando. Competing against teams from UF and UCF, the UM Novice team of Thalia Garcia and Lucas Baker placed first, with Baker named the 2nd place individual speaker and Garcia 3rd. UM sophomore Bancy Makavana also received individual recognition as the 5th place speaker.
Read more here:
http://com.miami.edu/news/2014/10/08/um-debate-team-wins-multiple-awards
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 12:41 PM
What's are record for night games under AL?
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 12:52 PM
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Never forget debate.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Just bcuz Alverage Slogan is our coach does NOT mean we have to support HIM!
I also find it funny that Slogan was "allegedly" up for the psu job when he first arrived at UM during the investigation. So why didn't he take the job then while we were still in uncertainty about the investigation? Why didn't he even get interviewed? But soon AFTER the investigation is over he interviews for the job? That was all a lie by him and his agent to milk UM for more money! The first time UM took the bait but fortunately they didn't the second time, but they shoulda told him to stay up there while he was there!
UM owes Slogan NOTHING! What did he do during the "Cloud" besides answer questions and coach, which he didn't do a good job of that? Did we forget that he coached at Temple prior to UM so this was a dramatic upgrade for him anyways even including the "Cloud" this was still better than his previous job! He should be loyal to us, we helped him he didn't help us!
Posted by: WWIN | November 28, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Never forget debate.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Pretty hard to do if one is a Canes football fan. -)
Posted by: KYcane | November 28, 2014 at 01:21 PM
From anther site:
D'Onofrio and the Broyles Award
The way this award works, the Head Coach nominates one of their coaching staff for the award. Nominees are not picked by an independent committee, but each coach may nominate one member of his staff.
What this means is that Al Golden nominated D'Onofrio, the reasons for which I am sure you all can deduce for yourselves. It is a calculated PR move on Al's part. Favoritism. Cronyism. Protecting his own ass. Nothing more, nothing less.
If you wanted to nominate anyone on the staff, it should be Coley in his capacity as QB coach. Turning a true freshman into the ACC's top rated passer is a splendid job of coaching. Much better than anything D'Onofrio has done. Ever.
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 01:30 PM
We have the ACC's defensive player of the year on defense in Denzel, who was developed by Coach D don't we?
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:32 PM
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:32 PM
Who else has NOFENSE coached up? To bad for Howard and Chickillo NoD only has enough Temple magic for 1 player for every 4 years
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 01:42 PM
Developed on spite of... Did U see what Dno did to DP in the GT game?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 28, 2014 at 01:42 PM
**^ In spite of
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 28, 2014 at 01:43 PM
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 01:30 PM
Word.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 01:47 PM
You're right. Not a single other player has developed.
My bad.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:49 PM
Again It's on me
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 01:50 PM
Who else has NOFENSE coached up? To bad for Howard and Chickillo NoD only has enough Temple magic for 1 player for every 4 years
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 01:42 PM
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Jermaine Grace has pretty much sucked. Raphael Kirby has been absymal, and let's not even talk about how bad Thurston Armbrister has been, but we knew he would be considering he was a 0* Safety.
I won't mention Corn Elder and the moves he's made as a defender. Or Antonio Crawford, a terrible 3* that no fan wanted. Forget about him too, cuz he's been mediocre.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 28, 2014 at 01:51 PM
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:49 PM
Please name all the 4* Talent thatNOFENSE developed into undrafted free agents
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 01:52 PM
You're completely wasting your time Ohio.
#savethekids
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:55 PM
Canespace is turning into a colluded real estate mafia. Lol. Grats SOUP.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 01:58 PM
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:55 PM
Your right lets extend NoD through 2020 also
#HALFTIMEADJUSTMENTS
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 02:02 PM
Your right lets extend NoD through 2020 also
#HALFTIMEADJUSTMENTS
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 02:02 PM
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Don't be so dense.
U posed the question of who he coached up on D. We answered with players who have CLEARLY gotten a lot better since they've been here.
No need to change the subject to an extension or his game-day coaching. Which, by the way, I've been pretty vocal about that I'm not a fan of any longer.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 28, 2014 at 02:07 PM
#savethekids
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:55 PM
You called for Golden's head 2 weeks ago but now your back to supporting him so soon? Lol
The kids do need to be saved, a better coach would be undefeated with this team!
Posted by: WWIN | November 28, 2014 at 02:07 PM
You're right. Not a single other player has developed.
My bad.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 01:49 PM
I know I'm right... Thank you for admitting it.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 28, 2014 at 02:11 PM
They did a great job with Denzel, although this staff puts too much weight on guys. Al can develop 3 stars into draft picks, its one of the most important things a coach does. Unfortunately for Al, the number one most important thing is to win games you should. All Al has to do... Just win the games you should, he can't even do the bare minimum and beat GT, Duke, Maryland, BC, UVA. This isn't a fluke, it's Al Golden football.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:12 PM
I said any more losses this year are unacceptable and anything but total success next year and he'll likely lose his job.
The problem with some of you is in your mind acknowledging anything positive is in some way endorsing this staff.
It is very possible to be critical, as all of us have done, while also seeing the good things that have occurred as well.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 02:14 PM
Brandon McGee turned himself into a draft pick under Golden. I remember how excited I was about him. Armbrister developed under Golden. Pierre, for a 2 star guy Shayon Green was solid. Antonio Crawford is a nice player. Chickillo may be worse off. He was a dynamic pass rusher who's been asked to change his game.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:16 PM
This staff ain't no different than the last staff, in that, it seems like we're starting over every week.
You wanna know what a Golden team will look like if He stays at UM for 3 more years, look no further than last year's team.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 02:21 PM
And for God's sake take a break from the undefeated talk.
There is exactly ONE this year. There was exactly ONE the year before. Last year every team but four lost at least two games. TEN teams in the final Top 25 had four losses.
You throw that number around like its so easy.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 02:22 PM
I absolutely can not believe we lost to this Nebraska team.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:23 PM
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 02:22 PM
Should be undefeated in the Coastal at the very least. We have a better team than Louisville and Nebraska also.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:26 PM
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:26 PM
Agreed.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 02:27 PM
Miami Women's Hoops @MiamiWBB 5m5 minutes ago
Canes start the second half on a TWENTY-SIX TO ZERO run
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 28, 2014 at 02:27 PM
That's what makes last Saturday so frustrating.
Really thought we were improving every week as the second half of the season went on.
Thought if we played them now we'd beat them but the inconsistency of this team is freaking infuriating.
That's where I put the blame squarely on our coaches.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 02:31 PM
Who said anything about undefeated. I think most on this board were realistic. I'd say 3-4 losses was the expectation amongst many on CS. But it turns out Lurker was closer in that this was a 6-7 win team.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 02:32 PM
The kids do need to be saved, a better coach would be undefeated with this team!
Posted by: WWIM | November 28, 2014 at 02:07 PM
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That's who, CR.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 28, 2014 at 02:39 PM
I think we could be undefeated if we had an elite coach. It might be a little flukey with some luck sprinkled in. No way in hell should we have been curbed stomped like we have been. We should be much better on defense by now. Golden and Coley handcuffed Brad against Louisville. Mark couldn't shut down two one dimensional teams in GT and Nebraska. Okay, FSU, too me looked like we just weren't deep enough on the DL to finish. AQM hurt us in that game. UVA is flat out inexcusable and Al should be fired. 1 or 2 losses and we are seeing real progress. 3 losses and there are still doubters. 4 or 5 losses and we should bring in a new HC because we are heading in the wrong direction.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:42 PM
Oh Alex Collins, what could have been.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:48 PM
And for God's sake take a break from the undefeated talk.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 28, 2014 at 02:22 PM
Why? To ease the pressure off of your beloved coach.
Who has the most talent in the country? Fsu and they have the easiest schedule to go with it which is why they're still undefeated. Who has the second most talent in the country? Us and we have a easy schedule too, and should be 11-0 or 10-1. Don't feed me that misleading ranking about having the second toughest schedule in the country, that just means that the nobody's we've played have played other nobody's!
The only team on our schedule with more talent than us was fsu. So are you suggesting that we should be losing a few other games for the hell of it?
Posted by: WWIN | November 28, 2014 at 02:49 PM
ANYBODY...
Please explain why we should have lost to Louisville, Nebraska, GA Tech, and Virginia?
And really being up 23-7 on fsu, why should we have lost that game?
Posted by: WWIN | November 28, 2014 at 02:54 PM
Posted by: WWIM | November 28, 2014 at 02:54 PM
Uh... um... well.... see...
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 02:56 PM
Louisville - we had a Frosh QB taking his first snaps on the road vs a decent opponent. Not an ideal situation to begin your collegiate career. That's why.
The rest and I'm going to add FSU - no reason whatsoever. Other than our absolute garbage staff.
Posted by: BEERicane | November 28, 2014 at 02:56 PM
#FSUDad #OkeleeDokelee.
Posted by: BEERicane | November 28, 2014 at 02:57 PM
That's who, CR.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 28, 2014 at 02:39 PM
Hellllll yeah! Why not! We'd be pullin' all the stops!...LITERALLY! Pencils,knives,tasers,pepper spray...#1 defense in the country baby!...Old School Canes! LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 02:58 PM
Watching Missouri and Arkansas and they just posted a stat showing the top teams in CF in drives over 5:00 resulting in TDs (there really is a stat for everything) 1. Arkansas 2. GT 3. Pitt. Looks like we start up the excuse machine now. Defense was on the field too long, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | November 28, 2014 at 03:00 PM
Dude the thing all those teams have in common is they suck.
Posted by: BEERicane | November 28, 2014 at 03:04 PM
Did we forget that [Coach Golden] coached at Temple prior to UM so this was a dramatic upgrade for him . . . .
Posted by: WWIM | November 28, 2014 at 01:12 PM
True! Indeed, he now "earns" more - a lot more - than the university president or the med school dean. That is a huge bump in salary (and prestige) over his stature and earning power at Temple.
I think there are THREE reasons why he ultimately withdrew his name from consideration for the PSU head coaching job: 1) it was clear (to him and his agent) that PSU was not going to make him an offer; 2) letting the matter drag out any longer would diminish his standing at UM and hurt ongoing recruiting efforts; and 3) he (and his agent) could leverage the PSU "overture" to strengthen his deal at UM.
Let's face facts. He ain't going anywhere, anytime soon.
Why not?
First, the UM administration does not want to pony up the millions necessary to buy out his contract (and hire a possibly even more costly head coach to replace him).
Second, based on what he has (not) done at UM to date, no other university would hire him as head coach and pay him more than he gets now.
Third, he was (and is) entitled to FIVE years to make the U "relevant" again. I don't think he can do it. But I know (for better or worse) that he is going to get one last chance to try.
Bottom Line: Since U're stuck with him for (at least) another year, we might as well hope for the best.
Posted by: nemo2002 | November 28, 2014 at 03:14 PM
#ITSTARTSWITHME
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 28, 2014 at 03:27 PM
Posted by: BEERicane | November 28, 2014 at 02:56 PM
True. But didn't we upgrade at the QB spot this year? Didn't Louisville lose their best player which happened to be their QB and break in a new QB as well? And did their top player this year play against us this year? So I will have to throw the freshman QB excuse out the window
Posted by: WWIN | November 28, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Looks like those mighty Cornhuskers are on the ropes again!
Posted by: WWIN | November 28, 2014 at 03:40 PM
SOUP...how close are you to winning that Benz?
Posted by: CaneRock | November 28, 2014 at 10:40 AM
We will find out 12/12/14!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 28, 2014 at 03:41 PM