Miami running back Duke Johnson hasbeen named the recipient of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2014 Brian Piccolo Award, ACC Commissioner John Swofford announced Thursday.
The Piccolo Award has been given annually since 1970 in memory of the late Brian Piccolo to the "most courageous" football player in the ACC. Piccolo was the ACC Athlete of the Year in 1965 and played for the Chicago Bears before his career was cut short when he was stricken with cancer. His courageous fight against that disease was an inspiration to the Bears and the entire football community.
The 2014 Piccolo Award will be presented at the ACC’s Night of Legends event, which will be held Friday (5:30 p.m.) at the Charlotte Convention Center as part of the festivities held around the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game.
Johnson suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle in the fourth quarter of Miami’s game against Florida State in November of 2013. He underwent surgery two days later to repair his ankle, prematurely ending a stellar sophomore season in which he rushed for 920 yards in less than eight full games.
The 5-foot-9, 206-pound Miami native returned at full speed this fall, posting six consecutive games of 100 or more rushing yards during one stretch and ranking among the nation’s rushing leaders throughout the season. He finished the regular season ranked second among ACC rushers with 1,520 yards in 12 games and moved to the top of Miami’s all-time rushing list with 3,387 career yards.
“To come back from this type of injury is in and of itself a great accomplishment,” Miami head coach Al Golden said. “To come back bigger, faster, stronger and better is truly remarkable. We could not be more proud of Duke Johnson. The sacrifice and determination he exhibited during his nine month rehabilitation exemplifies why he is considered one of the game’s elite running backs and truly deserving of this award."
#DukeistheTruth
Posted by: 30CINCO | December 05, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Heard a report where Butch is talking to Cleveland, about the Miami job.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:16 AM
And Duke is the man.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:17 AM
#No more night games
Posted by: SinisterCane | December 05, 2014 at 11:19 AM
UFC's hail mary for the win:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11981332
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 11:20 AM
I heard a report from Sarasota that Go Canes is a Giant Douche. Ha haaa.
Just once for old times sake
Posted by: CoCane | December 05, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Heard a report where Butch is talking to Cleveland, about the Miami job.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:16 AM
I heard from an "anonymous source" that Butch was talking to Cleveland about Gruden going to the Browns, Golden going to the Redskins and Butch going to Miami.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 11:23 AM
CONGRATS! to D[]_ _[][]_ _[][]_ _[][]_ _[]KE!
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 11:24 AM
#PHD!
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 11:23 AM
But only after everyone takes this weekend off, except for Coley who has to work as punishment for trying to leave to Kentucky.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:27 AM
LMAO!
Goldenites gettin' their panties in a bunch about Butch. It's OK Goldenites, you've accomplished what you set out for, ya' boy gets another year...that was the goal... right? LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 11:31 AM
^^^ that was their goal no doubt.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 11:33 AM
lol.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Golden Supporters, will you call for AL's head if he loses the bowl game?
Posted by: SinisterCane | December 05, 2014 at 11:35 AM
I won't have time to. I'll still be busy continuing my master plan of undermining a potential Butch hiring.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM
I won't have time to. I'll still be busy continuing my master plan of undermining a potential Butch hiring.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM
How may loses will you give Butch before you place his head on a stake? lol just joking around with you
Posted by: SinisterCane | December 05, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM
So you admit it then.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM
He's a witch!
He turned me into a newt.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Golden Supporters, will you call for AL's head if he loses the bowl game?
Posted by: SinisterCane | December 05, 2014 at 11:35 AM
You know they're gonna move the target.
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 12:05 PM
bernie kosar.
Posted by: i'llalwaysbeacanefanbut. . . | December 05, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Goldenite said..."This is as good as it gets"...yipeeeeee!
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Unfortunately you can't bring torches and pitchforks to a football game.
Posted by: Old Skool | December 05, 2014 at 12:13 PM
He's a witch!
He turned me into a newt.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 11:51 AM
I got better (in my fanciest English accent)
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 05, 2014 at 12:15 PM
LMAO! @ "This is as good as it gets" LMAO!
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 12:17 PM
He's a witch!
He turned me into a newt.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 11:51 AM
That some funny ish right there.
#MontyPython
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | December 05, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Some people say they love the Canes but live in Miami and never, ever, ever go to games. Woooohoooo!!!
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Bruce Feldman @BruceFeldmanCFB 15m15 minutes ago
David Beaty (#Kansas) will become the FIFTH Sumlin assist in 4 yrs to get an FBS head coaching job (Dana, Levine, Polian, Kliff, DB).
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Since when did going to games become the ONLY factor in determining someones level of fandom?
Posted by: UMike | December 05, 2014 at 12:21 PM
I know I'm with the right people when the holy grail references start flying
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | December 05, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Unfortunately you can't bring torches and pitchforks to a football game.
Posted by: Old Skool | December 05, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Don't tell OGV that!
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Really UMike?
Really?
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Since when did going to games become the ONLY factor in determining someones level of fandom?
Posted by: UMike | December 05, 2014 at 12:21 PM
That rule officially went into effect on 10/11/12 at 3:27 PM.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bqQ-C1PSE
^^^ Still funny even today.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 12:29 PM
He turned me into a newt.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 11:51 AM
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BURN HER ANYWAYS!!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:32 PM
I actually like "The Meaning of Life" more than "Holy Grail", but MAN do both leave me in stitches!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:34 PM
All of them are funny. Some of the best comedy ever put together and all of them performed it flawlessly!
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Their timing was impeccable and their execution was flawless.
Now if only the UM football team could...oh, never mind.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:41 PM
If you consider cheerleading or little girls in the sandbox making mudpies then....i guess you are a fan....but I like REAL football...you know....
FUNDAMENTAL BEATDOWN APOCALYPSE NOW TATUMIZER TAKE YOUR HEAD OFF BEAT YOU DOWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL......not that schoolgirl song and dance pussy pansy crap your DADDY AlPa is putting out there......please its not football, we really didnt win 6 games....its very sad excuse for an over rated over paid coach to call football......
We can do better
NO BOWL GAME!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:41 PM
@ByTimReynolds: In case anyone's curious, I've talked with two members of the Miami football staff today and neither had the day off. #ButIDo #giddyup
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 07:32 AM
All of your post are about defending Golden but you try to act as if you don't like him? You act like it's just so ridiculous about Coley going to UK like it's impossible or something, and like it's just so far fetched that Golden would let his staff off because of so many night games? News flash for ya, everybody else doesn't like Golden like you, Fisch left didn't he? So why Coley can't? Did Golden not complain about night games ALL YEAR? So he set his self up for this, he's NOT a victim!
So do you want Golden to stay or get fired?
Posted by: WWIN | December 05, 2014 at 12:46 PM
TE commit Jerome Washington
Ranked #1 JUCO TE by ESPN and the #19 JUCO player in the nation.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:47 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Everybody else is pissed at UM but yo @$$ can't wait to go to the next game! LMAO
Posted by: WWIN | December 05, 2014 at 12:48 PM
Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt 7m7 minutes ago
My wildcard for #Michigan is Greg Schiano, might even be front-runner. Will get excellent recommendations from high-powered #NFL coaches
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:49 PM
Dane Brugler @dpbrugler 43m43 minutes ago
I've confirmed with league sources that January 15 will again be the underclassmen deadline for the 2015 #NFLDraft. No change this year
We'll know Duke's decision by this date...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLJ8ILIE780
^^^ My time in the military.
Posted by: The Dude | December 05, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Since when did going to games become the ONLY factor in determining someones level of fandom?
Posted by: UMike | December 05, 2014 at 12:21 PM
That rule officially went into effect on 10/11/12 at 3:27 PM.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:24 PM
I would like to request an exemption. Game attendance would impose ruinous costs.
Look, there may be a very small contingent of straight-up trolls who get off on going to sports-themed forums/blogs/etc., and raising hell. But in general, if you spend as many hours out of your life as most Canespace regulars do, obsessing over the team's ups and (mostly) downs, you're a fan.
I understand why a person who loves to attend games would want to use game attendance to delegitimize the opinions of others, but there's nothing magical about walking through the turnstiles at SLS that confers special insight into how the world, and the team, works.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 05, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 05, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Agreed.
Saying "I'm a bigger fan than you because I attend the games" is very elementary.
Posted by: J'Ville Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:58 PM
I would like to request an exemption. Game attendance would impose ruinous costs.
Posted by: dj moonbat | December 05, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Exemption granted.
Posted by: 86Cane | December 05, 2014 at 01:01 PM
Posted by: J'Ville Cane | December 05, 2014 at 12:58 PM
What view on here isn't?
Is seeing Butch as the savior of this program while ignoring all the issues weighing this program down like a thousand pound anchor such an enlightened viewpoint?
Posted by: Go Canes | December 05, 2014 at 01:07 PM
The notion that if you live in Miami and don't go to the games your not supporting the CANEZ is absurd. Let s start with ACC TV deal which allows 2nd class CANEZ fans sit on their ass and help maintain Miami's sky high TV rating even though the team sucks under Golden, how merchandise sale, license plates registration etc. Tickets sale are just slice of the pie
Posted by: SinisterCane | December 05, 2014 at 01:08 PM