We all wanted the Miami Hurricanes football team to win.
We all wanted head coach Al Golden to be successful.
We all wanted to win the ACC Coastal Division.
Well, as the song goes: "You can't always get what you want."
That is as simple as I can make it.
Everyone who reads Canespace knows that I never asked for or wanted Al Golden fired. Everyone knows for a fact that I supported Golden more than most and through thick and thin for almost four complete years in spite of growing anger and concern about his team's on the field performance.
But in the end, that facts are simply the facts.
The fact is that Al Golden failed at Miami.
I stated many times that for me, Golden was good through 2015 for various reasons. That assumption was based on the fact that the team was clearly showing signs of improvement this season and that after the tough FSU loss that they would easily win out against underdogs UVA and Pitt.
But that clearly did not happen.
Golden lost the pulse of this team after the FSU loss and failed to prepare them for the Virginia game. He then lost the team entirely and lost in embarassing fashion to Pitt. Why is that you ask? Well let me tell you my opinion.
Golden is fond of the ridiculous notion that players "should be the same guy every day". That is complete nonsense and fails to capitialize on a person's inner emotions, motivations and drive they have to be the best they can be.
How many of you wake up and go to work over a four year period and are equally productive and motivated every day? Right, nobody.
Humans are not little robotrons who function only on logic, they function on emotion. Golden should have taken advantage of the bitterness and anger that would have naturally resulted from the tough FSU loss and unleashed that beast against Virginia and again against Pitt.
Instead he probably told the team: "The FSU loss is behind us, this is just another game." In doing so he failed to capitalize on the natural human emotion of disappoinment from defeat and to turn that into an added drive and desire to beat UVA and Pitt.
Now, after back to back losses to end the season, all is lost. Golden can make his way right out of Miami and return to Pennsylvania, Virginia of any other cold, emotionless Northern state that will have him.
Those of us in Florida, and South Florida in particular, are so done with him.
Yes Sir. I Second this statement completely.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 30, 2014 at 08:29 AM
Feels like Nov 2010 all over again.
Posted by: TonyCane | November 30, 2014 at 08:21 AM
YUP
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 08:44 AM
I can honestly say that I will always love the Canes, but I'm sad to say that I'm embarrassed to be a fan at this moment!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | November 30, 2014 at 08:57 AM
Well said. I feel your pain. I hope the UM AD and members of the Administration read this.
When the most loyal fans leave the ship, you have a major problem and you need to take action fast.
Now who is the best and most realistic candidate for the UM Coaching Job?
I really expect Al Golden to leave by himself
like Will Mustchamp had the courage to do at UF. It's the best option for him, his family and UM. It's obvious Mr. Golden has been very unhappy during the last year since his Penn State dream was broken.
Let's move on!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2014 at 08:57 AM
Duke Johnson is now, officially, the most prolific running back in Hurricanes history.
The star running back, who came into Saturday's regular-season finale against Pittsburgh needing just 34 yards to pass Ottis Anderson's 3,331 yards and take the top spot on Miami's all-time career rushing list.
The junior now has 3,387 yards during what's been roughly a two-and-a-half year career after he missed several games last season with an injury.
That was what meant most to Johnson's mother, Cassandra Mitchell, who was visibly emotional after her son broke the record.
"It was the hardest 34 yards I've ever seen him have to get," she said. "I'm amazed. I'm amazed...he did in two and a half years, There were some games where he didn't even play in the second half. There was one point where I thought he wasn't going to get it...but he's a good person and good things happen to good people."
I would say to him "go pro". Why risk an injury staying at the college level another year. The shortest careers in the NFL are running backs so he ought to go to the NFL while he is healthy.
Johnson hit the milestone with 14:37 left in the third quarter on a 9-yard run and on his way to the top spot, he passed some of the biggest names to play at Miami including Edgerrin James, Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee, and Frank Gore among others.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 08:59 AM
This isn't Blake James call to make. I'd be stunned if they Fire Golden and not let the new prez make that call. Face it he's here till 2015 at least. I hope I'm wrong. I'll say it again Al Golden =Ron Zook. Time to bring in our Urban Meyer.
Posted by: UMZed1313 | November 30, 2014 at 09:03 AM
As much as I hate him I'd take Lane Kiffin at this point.
Posted by: UMZed1313 | November 30, 2014 at 09:04 AM
Could we get Butch, Chud, or Schiano cheap enough to can Golden? My hope is the school is at least examing other options.
Posted by: Joemomma | November 30, 2014 at 09:06 AM
Dump the chump!
Posted by: canesteeler | November 30, 2014 at 09:24 AM
I'm still in shock as to what I witnessed first hand last night.....ugh
Posted by: Raizecane | November 30, 2014 at 09:28 AM
I don't see anything better than 6 wins next season. The best players on offense and defense are leaving and the underclassmen, including Kaaya, need to get much better.
Loosing like This is always terrible for me because I have to respond to the texts and calls I get from FSU, UF and Bama fans. It's hard for me to defend this season's performance. Picked to win the Coastal and finishing dead last.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | November 30, 2014 at 09:39 AM
Hey Guys, i feel your pain from a far.... Defense needs Major Changes, no exceptions... better call Butch and have him Assistant HC and DC... i havent felt this bad in a long time....
Posted by: DeeCane | November 30, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Sometimes I feel like Jack Nicholson and just want to ask myself his famous question.
What if this is as good as it gets?
Over the last 20 years, with five different coaches, we have one undefeated season, two seasons with one loss, two with two losses and a whopping 15 with three losses or more, including seven with 5 losses or more. I know within those years there have been big wins against FSU and others, but there hasn't been that consistency all of us crave.
It is downright depressing feeling Golden isn't the answer and we are once again starting over from scratch with absolutely no guarantee the next coach will do any better.
And with every passing year, our four year run goes from an incredible memory for young recruits to a story their dad tells them about the greatest team ever.
I posted early this morning, where do we turn?
A guy like Cristobal? A fine recruiter but has he proven anything more than Golden had at the same juncture in his career?
They basically did the same thing. Take a bad, bad, bad program and make it respectable.
Do we hire a Synder or Cutcliffe kind of guy? A no nonsense, older man who is an incredible teacher?
Will he be able to recruit south Florida, relate to the kind of kids we have down here or handle the absurdly demanding fan base we have?
If a change is made this year or next, the reality is we are going to hire one of those two kinds of guys to lead us going forward.
I don't know which would be better or if they will be able to succeed down here.
I don't regret backing Golden til the bitter end. I did the same for Randy and Butch. One worked out, one didn't.
I regret the fact he is failing, and we are right back where we were four years ago.
And that sucks.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 30, 2014 at 09:46 AM
Butch would be the cheapest and most efficient if he is cleared from any allegations at UNC and the NCAA... just get a written statement before the Hire...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2014 at 09:49 AM
I don't regret backing Golden til the bitter end. I did the same for Randy and Butch. One worked out, one didn't.
I regret the fact he is failing, and we are right back where we were four years ago.
And that sucks.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 30, 2014 at 09:46 AM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 09:49 AM
" ...so done with him."
And THERE it is... Right there. (Nice piece SOUP.)
It's a pity the Admin & Blake don't agree...
We're NOT going to get what we want, OR what we need. (To stay with SOUP's theme... )
They say to TRUST THE PROCESS! (Uh, 3 steps back, for every 1 step forward?)
They've MORE than lost my trust.
" ...so done with him."
Posted by: roachcane77 | November 30, 2014 at 09:53 AM
I don't regret backing Golden til the bitter end. I did the same for Randy and Butch. One worked out, one didn't.
I regret the fact he is failing, and we are right back where we were four years ago.
And that sucks.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 30, 2014 at 09:46 AM
I feel you Go Canes... it sucks.
Posted by: roachcane77 | November 30, 2014 at 09:56 AM
Go Canes..... Do you now think a coaching change is possible? I suppose you do if you're throwing names around. I still think we're stuck with AG, but maybe with some staff changes. Maybe.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 30, 2014 at 09:59 AM
Dang it! woke up this morning to the fact that we still stink. So much for taking anything positive out of this season. I feel like I have been stung by a swarm of African bees, I am so angry at our situation.
Posted by: YooperCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:04 AM
WE WILL NOT GET ANY COACHES FROM ALABAMA, WHY WOULD U LEAVE A TOP NOTCH PROGRAM TO COME TO A LAST PLACE TEAM IN A WEAK ACC
Posted by: canezilla | November 30, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Zilla - to be a head coach!
Posted by: AeroCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Go Canes - agreed and feel the pain!
We are ahead of 4 years ago as our talent is better! Bring in an aggressive coach who utilizes the talents and strengths of south Florida and the kids!
Posted by: AeroCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:10 AM
I will always back my Canes but the utter disapointment I'm feeling right now (still blowing a .08 at 10 in the morning) is utterly and completely painful. Who knows what the future brings in this debacle?
Posted by: Clwtrdan | November 30, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Fire Golden...
The Kids Even Gave Up on Him...
It Was Pain Stankingly Clear...
Posted by: RCCF | November 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM
I hear U Roach, I hear U.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM
I think we are stuck with Golden until next season and a new president is hired. Golden and his staff need to hold on to these incoming recruits and try to get a few under the radar playmakers from high schools and JCs. Then, everyone on this team needs to get better.
A wholesale change on the defensive staff might help. Coach type who can teach, develop, project and recruit South Florida and run an aggressive style D.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | November 30, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Hiring new coaches ain't gonna help..."ATTITUDE RELFECTS LEADERSHIP!" And our leader is a PHONY!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 30, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Fire Al and get Butch because he is cheap?
WTF. That is what got us here again.
If we fire Al we need to spend some real cash for once and bring in the big guns.
Don't know who would take the job but hire a first rate candidate with a proven record for once.
Posted by: hazydavy | November 30, 2014 at 10:40 AM
The energy the team came out with was sub zombie. I think they 1st took Pitt for granted because of the hangover from Virginia. By the time they started waking up, they were already beaten up on the D line. It was coaching. All coaching!!!
Posted by: AfriCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Don't know how much of this is true. Most of Those posting comments seem to thing the author has been correct in the past.
http://www.canesinsight.com/threads/82544-Bleak-Visions-VII-THE-REALEST-SHYT-I-EVER-WROTE
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 30, 2014 at 10:44 AM
The energy the team came out with was sub zombie. I think they 1st took Pitt for granted because of the hangover from Virginia. By the time they started waking up, they were already beaten up on the D line. It was coaching. All coaching!!!
Posted by: NigerianCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:40 AM
You saw them start to wake up?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 30, 2014 at 10:44 AM
We really need to hire T- Rob as DB coach and whatever title he wants. He does not want to leave the state.
Posted by: Da U N Houston | November 30, 2014 at 10:46 AM
I hope Golden is fired by Monday
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Hiring new coaches ain't gonna help..."ATTITUDE RELFECTS LEADERSHIP!" And our leader is a PHONY!
CaneRock you are that dude and all but you know you negated your own point right lol...
Attitudes reflect Leadership our Leader is an Excuse Making Quitter who Accepts Mediocrity.....Our Kids Play Like He Teaches...
We Stink Because He STINKS...
Cane on My Friend..
Posted by: RCCF | November 30, 2014 at 10:53 AM
AL Golden remaining as the coach is the same as us being on the death penalty
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:55 AM
* Reason why players wanted Heaps to start over Kayaa? Because Kayaa is a ****, Heaps earned their respect..How? I dont know.
^^^^ uhhhh. Not really what I was saying yesterday, but pretty much my impression. Glad someone else sees it like I do.
Posted by: BEERicane | November 30, 2014 at 10:56 AM
Nebraska fires bo pelini
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 30, 2014 at 10:57 AM
GoCanes, u wrote a good piece. But if anyone says or thinks this is as good as it gets, please be quiet. Oklahoma came back from the dead. So did Alabama. USC was irrelevant when we ruled the word. Nebraska has had somewhat of a mild revival. There other examples. And don't forget teams that just came in to the party. Remember, LSU was made by saban. MSU is new to the scene. Oregon is not a old power. I'm sure u all get my drift. As sure as the sun rises daily, canes football will be back. Our frustration and discussion right now is about how and who can get us there. I'm with u guys, burn it down and rebuild it. But I'm not willing to spend energy campaigning for that because it will not affect the powers that be. And my energy is already spent. My emotions have left me. So, what if we hope for the best; remember, this is the spot when Sharon was professionally guilatined, in his 4th year. What if Golden makes magic in his 5th year? What if? I'm not making a case for him to be kept. I would love nothing more than to see Butch Davis riding in on a 'orange' horse in full body armor to save us once again. But the reality is that 'it ain't going to happen.' And as much as our collective voices can influence the coaches, the administration is a different beast. That is the illuminati & we r just peasants to them. Let's hope for some changes. But most importantly & realisticly, let's hope for the best whether change comes or not. We r all we've got. Like your family, u cannot change your team, only support them.
Posted by: AfriCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:58 AM
@SportsCenter: THIS JUST IN: Nebraska fires head coach Bo Pelini.
Pelini posted a 67-27 record in seven years as Nebraska's coach. http://t.co/gxpy5JQKTM
Posted by: Go Canes | November 30, 2014 at 10:58 AM
RCCF I feel you homie but there is no way we put that same product out next year. This is embarrassing! Season ticket sales will go down, and then Blake's job will be I'm jeopardy. Our DB's have made no growth, LB's played better b/c they are better than the guys we've had in the past.
Talent is better but the product is worst and the results/record shows it. Golden is smart, he knows it's either him or the assistance, if he makes no coach moves he will be fired by mid season 2015! Vault It!
Posted by: Da U N Houston | November 30, 2014 at 10:58 AM
I don't think it's impossible for people to be the same guy every day. But it IS impossible for them to be AT THEIR BEST every day. To achieve consistency, one necessarily sacrifices peak performance.
Look at the effort level in that Pitt game. That is an effort level that is completely sustainable for those guys. They can DEFINITELY go out there, week after week, and be those guys every. single. time.
Winning.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 30, 2014 at 10:59 AM
I dated a Sharon back in high school. I never knew she coached the Canes though?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 11:01 AM
67-27 record in seven years as Nebraska's coach.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Like your family, u cannot change your team, only support them.
Posted by: NigerianCane | November 30, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Yeah but U don't have to watched your family get embarrassed on national TV week after week now do U?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 11:03 AM
Moonbat...don't dip that low, it is beneath U to do so.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Bo pellini was a very successful DC coach at LSU, OU and NEB.
Plus he is a bad ass and i like it to coach our defense...Lol...
Blake James needs to pay for good coaches.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | November 30, 2014 at 11:08 AM
That's nice, but what r u going to do? We cannot influence the administration.
We've been going thru this for a while now. We need a mature insight. Constant anger that resolves nothing does nothing but bolsters your stress level and it's pointless.
Posted by: AfriCane | November 30, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Crap now we'd be 4th in the coaching pecking order.
Posted by: BEERicane | November 30, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Moonbat...don't dip that low, it is beneath U to do so.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 30, 2014 at 11:04 AM
I am not sure what you mean. Don't dip to what? The Charlie Sheen reference?
On an unrelated note: I am having to post these posts from Tor Browser, which uses "onion routing" to give me a fake IP number. For reasons I don't understand, my IP seems to be blocked, and restarting my cable modem doesn't seem to fix it.
Am I in the doghouse around here? Or is my IP blocked in error? Please advise.
Posted by: dj moonbat | November 30, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Let's go get Rich Rod
Posted by: BEERicane | November 30, 2014 at 11:21 AM