Miami Stands Up To Big Ten Challenge

Freshman Deandre Burnett scored a season-high 19 points and No. 15 Miami won a matchup of unbeaten teams Tuesday night, beating Illinois 70-61 in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

Burnett had played in only three games previously, but he became the fourth player to lead the young Hurricanes in scoring this season. The 6-foot-2 guard added eight rebounds in 24 minutes.

Miami, which has never previously been ranked so high so early in a season, improved to 8-0. The Illini fell to 6-1 with their earliest loss in the past four years.

Illinois came into the game averaging 90 points, but shot only 33 percent, including 7 for 30 from 3-point range. Rayvonte Rice led the Illini with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Malcolm Hill added 13 points, but the rest of the team shot 23 percent.

Manu Lecomte had 15 points and Sheldon McClellan added 14 for Miami. Angel Rodriguez had nine points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals.

The Hurricanes won despite shooting only 38 percent, including 9 for 30 from 3-point range. But they went 17 for 21 at the free-throw line, while Illinois went 8 for 12.

Miami was up 37-24 at halftime for its largest lead, but Illinois scored the first 10 points of the second half. The Illini cut the deficit to 48-46 but could get no closer.

Three-pointers by Omar Sherman - his only basket - and Rodriguez helped the Hurricanes regain their cushion. They sealed the win by sinking five of six free throws in the final minutes, and in the closing seconds the crowd of 6,086 chanted, ''A-C-C! A-C-C!''

Game Notes:

* The Hurricanes held the Fighting Illini to a season-low 61 points. 

* Each team split 88 rebounds evenly, and totaled 44 rebounds. 

* Miami held Illinois to season-low 7-of-30 from beyond the arc (23.3 percentage). 

Team Notes:

* Miami is 4-0 when dishing out more than 15 assists. 

* The Canes are 8-0 when posting less than 15 turnovers. 

* Miami has shot at least 43.9 percent from the field in every game. 

* Other than the 27.3 percent at Charlotte and 39.1 percent against Howard and 30.0 against Illinois, the Canes have hit 43.8 percent or better from the 3-point line in every game. Miami’s best was 60.9

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Comments

[86Cane]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[WWIN]

He made me want to get out there, and cross WWIM @$$ UP! WWIM?

Posted by: CaneRock | December 03, 2014 at 12:39 PM

I almost forgot about this post!

You don't wanna do that homie, you'd rather see Golden on the sidelines for the remainder of his contract than to see me on the court! I coach basketball and do personal basketball training for a living! You talking about innovative defense that's me!

Or you might be on what yo homeboy was on when he seen them mermaids! LMAO

[CoCane]

And if you think fans and recruits want Butch back now, wait until after everyone watches the "U" reloaded... Lol

[WWIN]

Go Canes get those 2015 excuses ready!!! here goes the first!!!

1. Too many young guys playing at night

Posted by: SinisterCane | December 03, 2014 at 02:55 PM

*Fixed it for ya*

[TonyCane]

I always compared this team to the 99 Canes. Throw out the collapse (again) at the end of the season....how would the 9-4 Canes of 1999 have done if Ken Dorsey started the entire season?

[Ohio_Cane]

Snelson is 2016. Long way until he signs, but it has been coming. He wants to follow Gibson

[86Cane]

FOR TSULLY/KYCANE'S EYES ONLY:

4 play for UM fans:

2/25/15 UM baseball at 6 PM
2/25/15 UM basketball at 9 PM vs FSU

2/26/15 Florida Keys Trip
2/27/15 Florida Keys trip

2/28/15 UM basketball at 2 PM vs UNC
2/28/15 UM baseball at 7 PM

#WeReadyWeReady

#AnybodyElseWantSome

[Go Canes]

Weren't the kids being recruited now like 3 years old when Butch left?

[CoCane]

Canerock,

His wife is even more guilty. Keep her legs closed, ain't no problems.

The recruits know Butch is the man. I said it a few years ago. Whatever recruits that leave with Golden is soft like him. Butch would just replace them with a better baller. It's just a dream... :-(

[hazydavy]

Does anyone know what happened to wqam?
Taken over by cbs
Now their website is horrible
And stream live show does not work
Anyone have the same problem?

[2002nemo]

Alonzo Highsmith ‏@alonzohighsmith 13h13 hours ago

1st ever grassroots football fundraiser for the univ Miami sports program by the athletes. I think we can raise 25 million :)

Sure you can Alonzo; sure you can . . . ?

[86Cane]

Forecasters predict no clouds for 7 days

Posted by: SinisterCane | December 03, 2014 at 02:58 PM

#CLASSIC

[86Cane]

BTW the FAU game in at FAU is on Saturday September 12th. Go Canes

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | December 03, 2014 at 01:48 PM

I love that! A little trip to Boca (babes) never hurt anyone, right?

[86Cane]

So two out of three ain't bad. LOL

Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 03, 2014 at 01:23 PM

#Meatloaf

[86Cane]

Support Canespace
NOT soft dudes!

Posted by: WWIM | December 03, 2014 at 01:25 PM

There IT is right there.

[86Cane]

He made me want to get out there, and cross WWIM @$$ UP! WWIM?

Posted by: CaneRock | December 03, 2014 at 12:39 PM

Get 'em! Toast and roast him too!!!

[dj moonbat]

Blake James do you have the will and the power to fix the football program ???‏

Posted by: Montreal-Cane | December 03, 2014 at 07:09 PM

No.

[Montreal-Cane]

Blake James do you have the will and the power to fix the football program ???‏

Dredrick Snelson Jr. ‏@D_Snelson2 25m25 minutes ago

I've decided to decommit from the University of Miami & Open back up my recruitment, I still have the utmost respect for the program.

[CaneRock]

Phillips OV'ing might be good news. I heard em' say that He MIGHT not take His OVs to UM & FSU.

[SinisterCane]

Posted by: Go Canes | December 03, 2014 at 06:43 PM

We really need this kid

[Go Canes]

@D_Snelson2: I've decided to decommit from the University of Miami & Open back up my recruitment, I still have the utmost respect for the program.

@CanesWarningFS: Snelson decommitment had been coming for a while now. Best of luck to him. On to the next one.

[Go Canes]

@joshdarrow: 2015 Miami Central WR Da'Vante Phillips @duckedoff_v5 says Louisville and Auburn could get visits also. Trying to fit them in. Plans to EE

[Go Canes]

@joshdarrow: 2015 Miami Central WR Da'Vante Phillips @duckedoff_v5 says he plans to take official visit to Miami this weekend.

[CaneRock]

Random thought...but unless an Allen Bailey or Vince Wilfork walks through the door, don't even try screwin' around with genetics.

[SinisterCane]

Trending down

[CaneRock]

Alonzo Highsmith @alonzohighsmith
· 11h 11 hours ago
Well Miami fans we have 15,000 dollars in potential donations when the trust fund is properly set up! "We will Build the U"

[CaneRock]

Stop churning out meaningless stats and defensive behavior, instead addressing all facets of a failing defense.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 03, 2014 at 05:17 PM

Yeah, this defensive scheme has been trending down since 2012.

[CaneRock]

Butch on 790 said he can't answer if he'd come back here to coach because the job isn't open, but he loved his time here. Meaning.... Yes I'd love to coach here again.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 03, 2014 at 05:27 PM

But there's open jobs out there, but He didn't say He'll take em'.

#BUTCHPHUCKIN'DAVIS!

[Go Canes]

@drocksthaparty: Anthony Chickillo DE from the University of Miami has accepted his invite to the E/W Shrine Game #UM

[1mg of Epi]

Butch on 790 said he can't answer if he'd come back here to coach because the job isn't open, but he loved his time here. Meaning.... Yes I'd love to coach here again.

[1mg of Epi]

Stop churning out meaningless stats and defensive behavior, instead addressing all facets of a failing defense. It’s also time to bring someone aboard to turn special teams into the beast it once was, opposed to the disastrous unit rolled out this season, with Golden at the helm.

http://blog.allcanes.com/miami-hurricanes-football-al-golden-consecutive-losses-pittsburgh-panthers

[Go Canes]

@ClowESPN: Talked to Bret Bielema and he said he's not going to Nebraska and that he's all Hog.

[SinisterCane]

Recruits clamoring for Butch to be hired!

shawn Burgess retweeted
Jimmy The Gent @TheReal_JayG · 1h 1 hour ago

“@michaelhenry123: you want to keep kids like @ridley_calvin & @_SBB2 in South Florida, you bring back Butch Davis.. #TheU @CanesAllAccess
View conversation
0 replies 1 retweet 1 favorite
shawn Burgess retweeted
Michael Henry @michaelhenry123 · 5h 5 hours ago

you want to keep kids like @ridley_calvin & @_SBB2 in South Florida, you bring back Butch Davis.They want to win & development 4 NFL. #TheU

[SinisterCane]

Bielema said no to Nebraska

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 03, 2014 at 04:40 PM

Please hire Al

[Ohio_Cane]

Done.

[Ohio_Cane]

Bielema said no to Nebraska

[SinisterCane]

We stopped recruiting Spence. He hasn't decommitted. Yet.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 03, 2014 at 04:36 PM

He'll come back to haunt us on Saturdays

[Ohio_Cane]

We stopped recruiting Spence. He hasn't decommitted. Yet.

[CaneRock]

Somebody said Spence either de-committed, or is thinking about de-committing. What's the deal there...has the staff cooled on em'?...has He cooled on us? I know they have a pro-FSU coaching staff over there, maybe they're pushing em' to FSU...

[CaneRock]

What about His wife Coke...it's not like She stumbled & fell on His errrrr r uhhhh...bed?

[CoCane]

Demarco Murray was banging his ex teammate at Oklahoma, Brennan Clay's wife. He exposed them on twitter. Dam... Demarco is a naaaasty mutha f*cka. I have no respect for any man that will bang his friends wife. I don't care how bout it she is. I'm not that guy...

[CaneRock]

^^^^^^^^^^ I KNOW, but I think they would've still fired a HC with no issues.

[dj moonbat]

Just to illustrate the slippery slope of being a College HC...NU's last 2 coaches have gone a combined 125-46, and they both have been fired.

Posted by: CaneRock | December 03, 2014 at 03:50 PM

Of course, Pellini had other issues besides the W-L record.

[CaneRock]

Just to illustrate the slippery slope of being a College HC...NU's last 2 coaches have gone a combined 125-46, and they both have been fired.

[CaneRock]

but you need as much talent as a Bielema offense...it's not like franchish QBs & WRs grow on trees in that State.

Posted by: CaneRock | December 03, 2014 at 03:36 PM

but you *DON'T* need as much talent as a Bielema offense.

franchish =s franchise

[CaneRock]

Maybe Paul Johnson if he's sick of Ga. Tech (yes, I know he is talking about an extension with them).
Posted by: j.w. | December 03, 2014 at 03:08 PM

Yeah, you'd figure NU would wanna go back to their Option roots. Not saying you don't need talent to run it, but you need as much talent as a Bielema offense...it's not like franchish QBs & WRs grow on trees in that State.

[J'Ville Cane]

Posted by: The Dude | December 03, 2014 at 03:10 PM

1. If you ask Al's agent, he may tell you he already did. Listen out for news on the extension on the already unwarranted extension to 2019.

2. Of course he wouldn't, remember Miami is a destination job. LOL

[Go Canes]

I doubt it and I doubt it.

[Ohio_Cane]

1. If Nebraska were to get shut out on the coaching search, then would they interview Al?

2. Would Al take the job?

Posted by: The Dude | December 03, 2014 at 03:10 PM
-------------------------------------------

1. I hope so
2. I hope so

[The Dude]

If Nebraska were to get shut out on the coaching search, then would they interview Al? Would Al take the job?

[Go Canes]

@mattyports: Season's first NCAA RPI is out. Miami is No. 3. Saturday's opponent, Green Bay, is No. 1. UM also plays No. 29 Providence later this month.

[j.w.]

Doesn't hurt to ask for him, but for that reason Go I'd be shocked if he took the Nebraska job. They're realistically looking for a Sonny Dykes type of coach if they want someone from a Power 5 conference. Maybe Paul Johnson if he's sick of Ga. Tech (yes, I know he is talking about an extension with them). Or another infamous ACC coach.

[Go Canes]

SEC. /\/\/\

[Go Canes]

Nebraska after Bielema

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 03, 2014 at 02:58 PM

He'd be a heck of a hire but he basically left Wisconsin, another version of the Huskers, to get to the ACC didn't he?

[CaneRock]

Bielema seems like the right fit for NU.

Interesting, if that happens, I'm wondering if Arkansas goes after Malzahn...

[SinisterCane]

^^^^^^
Forecasters predict no clouds for 7 days

[Ohio_Cane]

Nebraska after Bielema

[SinisterCane]

Golden supporters get those 2015 excuses ready!!! here goes the first!!!

1. Too many young guys playing at night

[360Cane]

Took some biggins to get in front of an entire football team and take their ball away. Feel for those guys at UAB.

[SinisterCane]

NUKE THE ENTIRE EFFING STAFF

[360Cane]

It's not about defense anymore gents. Scoring points is the new. Gotta keep these players safe and all. ;-)

[CaneRock]

I remember watching CSU last year, Joey Porter was one their ACs LMAO! BUT, they actually say Porter has a bright future as a HC down the line.

[Ohio_Cane]

Maybe he isnt such a bad hire

Posted by: UMike | December 03, 2014 at 02:41 PM
------------------------------------------

I'd take him at UM lol

[UMike]

Maybe he isnt such a bad hire

[Ohio_Cane]

Here's stuff on McElwain:

His first coaching job in Division I-A football was at University of Louisville where he was the receivers and special teams coach from 2000 to 2002. At Louisville he tutored All-Conference USA receivers Arnold Jackson, Deion Branch, Damien Dorsey and Zek Parker. Also his special teams set a school record of nine blocked kicks in 2000–2001 season. He was then offered the assistant head coaching position at Michigan State when he followed Louisville's head coach John L. Smith there.[3] With the Spartans his coaching of the receivers and special teams helped lead them to the Alamo Bowl in his first season.[2]
Oakland Raiders

Jim McElwain's National Football League coaching career was very brief. After his success at Michigan State he was offered a job to be the quarterback coach for the Oakland Raiders. He was only with them for one year in which the Oakland Raiders ended the season 2–14.[3] McElwain was dismissed along with many of the other coaches on the team, including head coach Art Shell.[3]
Return to college football

In 2007, Jim McElwain was contacted by Fresno State, and he accepted a job to become their offensive coordinator.[3] While at Fresno State he built a powerhouse offense which ranked 38th in the country averaging 419.5 yards a game and 32nd in the nation in points per game with 32.9. He helped lead them to a 9–4 record on the year and beating Georgia Tech in the Humanitarian Bowl.[2]

On February 1, 2008, McElwain accepted an offer from Nick Saban to be the offensive coordinator at the University of Alabama.[4] In his first season as the offensive coordinator, the Crimson Tide finished the regular season 12–0; then lost their last two games to the University of Florida in the 2008 SEC Championship Game and the University of Utah in the 2009 Sugar Bowl.[5]

In 2009, his offense led the Crimson Tide to a 12–0 regular season record. They then went on to defeat the number one team in the country, the Florida Gators, in the 2009 SEC Championship Game. There his offense dominated the Gators number one defense in the country and compiled 490 yards of offense, more than twice the yards the Gators defense had averaged giving up all year. McElwain's offense out rushed the Gators offense 251 yards to 88 yards, 63 of those yards coming from the 2007 Heisman winner Tim Tebow. His offense put up 32 points and held on to the ball for 39 minutes and 37 seconds, almost twice the Gators total of 20 minutes and 23 seconds.[6] Alabama went on to beat the Texas Longhorns in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. In 2011, the Crimson Tide finished the season with a 12–1 record, and beat the LSU Tigers 21–0 in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game.
Colorado State

On December 12, 2011, sources revealed that McElwain had accepted the head coaching position with Colorado State.[7][8][9] A press conference was held at the Colorado State University Rams indoor practice facility on December 13, 2011 to officially announce the hiring.[7][8][9]

McElwain's tenure, dubbed by the school's athletic department as "A Bold New Era", began on a high note. McElwain's Rams rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat arch-rival Colorado 22-17 at Sports Authority Field in Denver on September 1. McElwain became the first CSU coach to win his debut since Jerry Wampfler in 1970 and the first to ever win his debut against CU. The momentum didn't last long, though, as CSU suffered a 22-9 setback in their home opener one week later to defending FCS National Champion North Dakota State, the start of a six game losing skid. The program showed improvement towards the end of the season, winning three of their final five games to finish 4-8 in McElwain's first season.

McElwain's second season with CSU was much more successful. CSU would begin the season losing their first two games, both of which they had led in the 4th quarter. However, CSU finished the season winning 8 of its next 12 games. McElwain finished his second season with a record of 8-6 after CSU's miraculous comeback win in the New Mexico Bowl.

His third season with CSU led to even greater accomplishments. After a Week 2 loss at Boise State, the Rams reeled off 9 straight wins, climbing as high as #21 in the national rankings, and being in the conversation for a possible New Year's Day bowl bid. Those hopes were dashed, however, in their final regular season game at Air Force, when the Falcons hit a game-winning field goal as time expired, finishing CSU's regular season at 10-2. Notwithstanding this loss, the Rams were noted for a powerful offense though out the year. Colorado State averages 498 yards per game (13th best in the nation), while boasting the nation's second most efficient quarterback in Garrett Grayson and the top receiver by yards per game (149.1) and touchdowns (17) in Rashard Higgins.[10] Under McElwain, the Rams were one of only two Group of 5 teams with victories in 2014 over two Power 5 conference teams, defeating both Colorado and Boston College.

As a result of the successful transformation of the program, McElwain was named the Mountain West Conference's coach of the year on December 2, 2014.[11]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_McElwain

[UMike]

Seems like a strange hire.. but IDK much about that McElwain guy

[Go Canes]

Looks like UF found a coach:

@APMarkLong: Gators charter has filed a flight plan to return home, leaving at 4 p.m. Eastern and arriving at 7 p.m. Assume McElwain will be on it

[Go Canes]

To be honest, everyone's "first choice" as HC isn't going to be one we're getting, IMO.

I'm no expert on the $$ situation, but firing Golden is going to cost us a pretty penny, then add on top of that the new HC's salary? We're not getting a $3-6 mil coach.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 03, 2014 at 02:01 PM

Don't forget the money they're going to owe the assistants still having time remaining on their contracts.

[j.w.]

Don't disagree with anything Adelson says. The sad thing is all those intangibles are what made the U great in the 80's, early 90's and early 00's.

[Ohio_Cane]

Adelson says it's Miami.

Forget for a minute that Miami was the preseason choice to win the Coastal Division. Failing to make it to the ACC championship game (again) classifies as a disappointment nearly every year. But the reason Miami is the biggest disappointment this season has nothing to do with failing to meet those expectations.

They were too high from the start. The reason this team disappointed so much is how it played, especially to end the season.

Miami has no business being a 6-6 team. Not with a dominant running back in Duke Johnson. Not with a Butkus Award finalist in Denzel Perryman. Not with a Mackey Award finalist in Clive Walford. Not with a rising star in quarterback Brad Kaaya. Miami had seven players recognized on the All-ACC team as first- second- or third-team selections. North Carolina had three. Talk about underperforming.

Especially when we saw exactly what this team was capable against Florida State. Miami played with heart, it played with conviction. It played with passion, it played with a purpose. But those moments proved to be fleeting. Once the Canes lost such an emotionally draining game, they seemed to give up on the season.

They were lifeless against Virginia, and listless against Pittsburgh, two teams Miami should have beaten. But as has become a trademark now, the Canes cannot seem to get themselves motivated for teams that mean little to them.

Getting up for Florida State is no problem. But getting up for Virginia and Pitt? That was a problem. Getting up for Duke last year? That was a problem. Getting up for Louisville in the bowl game last year? That was a problem. These are continuing trends, not just exclusive to this season. North Carolina has been mediocre two years in a row. But what does it say that Miami won nine games a year ago, and just six games with arguably a better team -- and a healthy Johnson for all 12 games?

The only way that makes sense is if you take a closer look at the intangibles that separate good teams from great ones. While it is true Miami coach Al Golden has had to fight the NCAA and depth concerns from the moment he arrived, it also is true his teams often look unprepared to play. That falls on him, and it falls on his staff.

Both have taken heavy criticism for coaching decisions, schemes, alignments and non-adjustments during wins and losses. That obviously is a problem, too. But players need to take accountability as well. It has been 15 years since Miami could roll its helmets onto a field and win, even if it gave half its effort. The Canes are not that team anymore. They have to win the way just about everybody else does: with a fighting mentality, heart, determination, unbending work ethic and an unstoppable drive to win.

Those intangibles were not evident for large portions of the season. So it ended in disappointment, despite all the talent.

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/77974/biggest-disappointment-unc-or-miami

[dj moonbat]

They need to adjust Title XI, every school doesn't have a Tennessee or UConn WBB team.

Posted by: CaneRock | December 03, 2014 at 01:47 PM

The whole point of Title IX is to make schools WANT to have good women's teams.

[Ohio_Cane]

To be honest, everyone's "first choice" as HC isn't going to be one we're getting, IMO.

I'm no expert on the $$ situation, but firing Golden is going to cost us a pretty penny, then add on top of that the new HC's salary? We're not getting a $3-6 mil coach.

[AeroCane]

Can we pay Coach L a little extra and let him coach the football team too?

Posted by: WWIM | December 03, 2014 at 01:33 PM

Yes! Lol

[USAFCane]

Christobal wouldn't be my first choice but I believe he's the type we'll look at when the times comes.

[Terrance Sullivan]

BTW the FAU game in at FAU is on Saturday September 12th. Go Canes

[CaneRock]

there should be a new arrangement/contract that allows a program to outsource certain sports dept for a number of years. maybe nike can take it over, run it as a profit business, give the school a cut, and after say 10 years, once its healthy again, turn it back over to the school.

Posted by: NigerianCane | December 03, 2014 at 01:07 PM

They need to adjust Title XI, every school doesn't have a Tennessee or UConn WBB team.

[UMike]

All I know is Carpetbagger No.1 and Carpetbagger No. 2 DON'T want to meet MIGHTY Florida in some OBSCURE fourth-tier bowl. Because with that Gator defense and Florida's offense facing Miami's defense. It could be the Canes second losing season since 2007.

Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 03, 2014 at 01:30 PM

Not to mention Miami would get burned by yet another Miami recruit it lost

[WWIN]

Can we pay Coach L a little extra and let him coach the football team too?

[TheeMackJones]

All I know is Carpetbagger No.1 and Carpetbagger No. 2 DON'T want to meet MIGHTY Florida in some OBSCURE fourth-tier bowl. Because with that Gator defense and Florida's offense facing Miami's defense. It could be the Canes second losing season since 2007.

[TheeMackJones]

Subtract the FAMU win? LOL! Why?

Why not subtract the Savannah State win?

Flip that coin over and subtract the Nebraska, Louisville, and FSU losses while you're at it.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 03, 2014 at 01:21 PM

The wacky macky point is your MAIN MAN can't get it done against FBS schools and those wins against the likes of FAMU or a Bethune Cookman absolutely DISTORT his record. That's all.

[WWIN]

I'd gladly donate.

Posted by: Go Canes | December 03, 2014 at 09:29 AM

Why don't you gladly donate to Canespace since you always running yo mouth about how much support you show?

Support Canespace
NOT soft dudes!

[TheeMackJones]

All is not dire straits in Coral Gables. Simply because there's Coach Larranaga's b-ball team and Hurricane baseball come the Ides of February.

So two out of three ain't bad. LOL

[SinisterCane]

From 9-3 to 6-6 and this mofo says we improved

[Ohio_Cane]

Oh, and for anyone NOT boycotting the team next year, I'll be at the PITT game if U wanna meet up! Bring WARM clothes!

[Ohio_Cane]

Subtract the FAMU win? LOL! Why?

Why not subtract the Savannah State win?

Flip that coin over and subtract the Nebraska, Louisville, and FSU losses while you're at it.

[TheeMackJones]

Those four INTs against hapless Florida probably cost Winston the award. LOL

[TheeMackJones]

2015

TBA ( Usual I-AA opponent )

9/19 Nebraska

10/3 at Cincinnati

TBA at Florida Atlantic

TBA Clemson

TBA Georgia Tech

TBA Virginia

TBA Virginia Tech

TBA at Duke

TBA at Florida St

TBA at North Carolina

TBA at Pittsburgh
*******

I easily SEE-r 5 losses among those eleven opponents.

Again, it's looking a lot like 7-5 next season.

FWIW... subtract the FAMU win Miami is basically " 5-6 ). With a bowl game yet to play. And it's difficult predicting if the Canes will play to WIN or just go through the motions so they can finish out the season ( Sun bowl game anyone. ).

[AfriCane]

there should be a new arrangement/contract that allows a program to outsource certain sports dept for a number of years. maybe nike can take it over, run it as a profit business, give the school a cut, and after say 10 years, once its healthy again, turn it back over to the school.

[Ohio_Cane]

Bruce Feldman ‏@BruceFeldmanCFB 6s7 seconds ago

#Pitt RB James Conner edged #FSU QB Jamies Winston 16 to 13 votes to win ACC Player of the Year honors.

[Ohio_Cane]

Barton Simmons ‏@bartonsimmons 17s17 seconds ago

4-star JuCo CB Justin Martin has 3 visits set up and two more in the works. http://247sports.com/Bolt/Juco-4-star-Justin-Martin-has-visits-in-mind-33509229 … #Vols #LSU #UGA #Sooners #WDE #TheU

[1mg of Epi]

Mack jones... I would pay good money to hear your posts read aloud by James earl jones.

[AfriCane]

WE ARE ALL UAB!

sad what happened to them. u should see the meeting between the team and the administration.

[CaneRock]

I can't blame Blake James...He didn't hire em', and He certainly didn't give em' that albatross of a contract extension.

[TheeMackJones]

By the way, what happened to Kamulu. Dude didn't get more than a handful of snaps against mighty Virginia and college football powerhouse Pittsburgh.

I wonder if he ended up in Thee Carpetbagger's dog house and what not.

FWIW... I SEE-r some transfers after the bowl game! So No.1 Carpetbagger will throw out the NO DEPTH excuse, again.

[dj moonbat]

And seeing that there will be MAJOR losses on the defensive side of the LOS. In addition to losing the Major Troika on offense. Cane fandom are probably looking at a " 7-5 " season in '15.

Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 03, 2014 at 12:53 PM

You're saying the record IMPROVES? I guess anything's possible.

[TheeMackJones]

It's a pretty cogent case. Cristobal wouldn't be my dream coach, but I can see how it could work. I think it's very unlikely he would finish year four with a record worse than 28-21, and he would probably run a real defense, so that's improvement right there.

Posted by: dj moonbat | December 03, 2014 at 12:53 PM

And I vividly recall the MAJORITY of Hurricane football bloggers ( M-H, ioftheKane and Canespace, for example. ) opining that CARPETBAGGER No.1 would be a VAST improvement over that Onion Head. Still SMH.

Yet in year number four Miami finishes . 500 in a very, very WEAK Coastal division and Carpetbagger NO. 2s defensive unit has NINE starters whom are juniors or seniors. Go figure.

[UMike]

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/video-uab-football-team-learns-program-shut/

Tough to watch

[TheeMackJones]

Bottom line is this: It's now a FAIT ACCOMPLI that Thee CARPETBAGGERS will be hanging around Coral Gables another season.

In other words, that AD has given Miami, Florida Hurricane football the DEATH PENALTY with the uttering of a couple of sentences!

And seeing that there will be MAJOR losses on the defensive side of the LOS. In addition to losing the Major Troika on offense. Cane fandom are probably looking at a " 7-5 " season in '15.

Also, U can include the tangibles of 2015 opponents returning the MAJORITY of their starters and the VAST MAJORITY of head coaches next season CHECK MATING Thee Carpetbagger's.

[dj moonbat]

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2014/12/mario_cristobal.php

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 03, 2014 at 12:26 PM

It's a pretty cogent case. Cristobal wouldn't be my dream coach, but I can see how it could work. I think it's very unlikely he would finish year four with a record worse than 28-21, and he would probably run a real defense, so that's improvement right there.

[TheeMackJones]

When has Hurricane football had a " Miami guy " for head coach!

The absolutes are that he be a ' legitimate ' head coaching material. Which Carpetbagger NO. 1 isn't.

And that this ' outsider ' head coach DOESN'T mess up the style of South Florida prep ballers. SEE defensive style and philosophy, for instance.