Hurricanes Can Also Run, Jump and Throw

The University of Miami track and field program had a solid start to its stay at the 2015 Rod McCravy Memorial Meet. The Canes had several student-athletes compete on the opening day of the two-day meet on the University of Kentucky campus.

“I’m excited about this team and although it is early in the season, I wanted to see how we handled competing against some of the nation’s best,” Miami director of track and field/cross country Amy Deem said. “Our combined event athletes came out with a strong effort and Lea [Johnson] came out and competed with some of the best throwers in the country and had a season-best.”

Freshman Amy Taintor finished sixth in the women's pentathlon with a score of 3,612 points that ranks third in Miami history. Taintor closed out the pentathlon with a victory in the women's 800m run, posting a time of 2:17.89.  Fellow freshman Stefani Kerrison placed 10^th in the women’s pentathlon with 3,400 points.

Senior Lea Johnson placed fourth in the women’s weight throw with a season-best mark of 20.46m. Junior Tiffany Okieme just missed a Top 5 finish in the women’s weight throw, placing sixth with a mark of 19.65m. On the men’s side, sophomore Carlos Mangum finished ninth overall in the weight throw with a mark of 18.62m.

Junior John-Patrick Friday placed fifth in the men’s high jump with a mark of 2.04m. Fellow junior Dakota Dailey-Harris finished sixth overall in the women's high jump with a jump of 1.77m.

Josh Johnson and Tracy Howard competed in the men’s 200m dash, while Jokira Jiles and Lateisha Philson represented Miami in the women’s 200m dash.

The Hurricanes are one of 15 teams competing at the University of Kentucky, including 2014 Men’s and Women’s NCAA Indoor Champion Oregon, 2014 Women’s SEC Indoor Champion Florida, 2014 Men’s SEC Indoor Champion Arkansas, 2014 Big XII Women’s Indoor Champion Texas and 2014 Men’s and Women’s ACC Indoor Champion Florida State. LSU, Georgia, Baylor, Virginia, Ohio State, USC, Missouri, Illinois and the host Kentucky Wildcats round out a talent-rich field that will compete in Lexington.

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Comments

[SinisterCane]

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[Terrance Sullivan]

Let's go Canes. Let's kick arse in track and field baby.

[TLuv]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1nZC6EybMM

[CoCane]

Hoops team @Syracuse today 4pm. A win today would be a good resume win. I like their chances today...

[Clwtrdan]

Wow. 6'-8" is the best high jumper we have? I hope he is not on scholarship. Njoku better get out there quickly.

[Go,GoCanes!]

@KirkHerbstreit: “@dylangerr3: @KirkHerbstreit thoughts on Brad Kaaya?” Future superstar. Big fan of his game and mentality.

[CaneRock]

RIP Ernie Banks.

[nemo2002]

Thanks for the track and field coverage.

[Go,GoCanes!]

@mattyports: I'll make a Bold Prediction™ and say Jordan Scarlett sticks with Miami. Heard and seen much lately that leads me to believe this.

[1mg of Epi]

Why SF kids aren't going to Miami, in their own words..

https://www.canesinsight.com/threads/85471-see-why-top-SOFLA-athletes-are-not-coming-to-Miami

[Go,GoCanes!]

Where's the video of the ones who are?

[TonyCane]

Looking back on the season, I found the entire year odd. Although the Canes finished with an absurd 7 losses, there were numerous times (apart from the final three games of the season) that I felt the team as a whole was playing better than I had seen during Golden's tenure. That too sounds absurd. But then I looked I looked at the numbers.

First, here's the average points scored, points allowed, and margin of defeat annually in Miami's losses since 2004:

2004 (3): 18 PF, 23 PA, 05 point deficit
2005 (3): 07 PF, 21 PA, 15 point deficit
2006 (6): 12 PF, 20 PA, 08 point deficit
2007 (7): 14 PF, 34 PA, 20 point deficit
2008 (6): 23 PF, 33 PA, 10 point deficit
2009 (4): 21 PF, 31 PA, 10 point deficit
2010 (6): 19 PF, 32 PA, 13 point deficit
2011 (6): 23 PF, 29 PA, 06 point deficit
2012 (5): 18 PF, 37 PA, 17 point deficit
2013 (4): 20 PF, 42 PA, 22 point deficit
2014 (7): 21 PF, 33 PA, 12 point deficit

Looking at the performance during Canes losses, Miami was considerably closer than in previous years. The Canes were never blown out, which is another stat:

Number of blowouts (3 TD or more loss)

2004 (3): none
2005 (3): 1
2006 (6): 1
2007 (7): 3
2008 (6): 1
2009 (4): 1
2010 (6): 1
2011 (6): none
2012 (5): 2
2013 (4): 2
2014 (7): none

This speaks again to something that has been spoken of much on this blog in the last six months - that we could have won all of our games. We out talented all but FSU, and had the Seminoles in a position to beat them. So what went wrong?

Ranking the top 5 years for Canes defense between 2004-2014 by category:

PASS DEFENSE:
Avg Comp, Attempts, Yards, TDs Given Up:
1) 2005 (3): 11-26, 143 yards, 1 TD
2) 2010 (6): 13-25, 177 yards, 1 TD
3) 2008 (6): 12-24, 178 yards, 1 TD
4) 2014 (7): 15-23, 179 yards, 1 TD
5) 2006 (6): 13-24, 195 yards, 1 TD

*2012 and 2013 were the worst statistically during this time period

RUSH DEFENSE
Avg Attempts, Yards, Yards per Carry, TDs
1) 2006 (6): 32-071, 2.2, 1 TD
2) 2007 (7): 40-154, 3.8, 2 TD
3) 2009 (4): 41-161, 3.9, 1 TD
4) 2005 (3): 44-163, 3.7, 2 TD
5) 2011 (6): 40-169, 4.3, 1 TD

Note: 2014's rush defense placed 7th in the 2004-2014 time period

FIRST DOWNS GIVEN UP
Avg First Downs Passing, Rushing, Penalties
1) 2006 (6): 07, 05, 1
2) 2005 (3): 07, 10, 2
3) 2009 (4): 09, 08, 1
4) 2007 (7): 11, 08, 1
5) 2008 (6): 07, 11, 2
5) 2004 (3): 10, 10, 1

Note: 2014 ranked 7th in the 2004-2014 time period

PENALTIES
Average Number, Yards Given Up
1) 2006 (6): 4-31
2) 2011 (6): 5-40
3) 2008 (6): 5-44
5) 2004 (3): 6-45
5) 2007 (7): 6-45

Note: Again, the 2014 squad ranked 7th in the 2004-2014 time period

TURNOVERS RECOVERED
Average Fumbles Recovered, Interceptions
1) 2004 (3): 1 Fumble, 1 Int
1) 2007 (7): 1 Fumble, 1 Int
1) 2008 (6): 1 Fumble, 1 Int
1) 2009 (4): 1 Fumble, 1 Int

Four squads, including the 2014 version combined for just 1 TO recovered. Two had none.

Turning to the offense, how did the 2014 version perform during this eleven year slice in losses?

OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCE DURING LOSSES
PASSING
Average Comp, Attempts, Yards, TDs Given Up:
1) 2014 (7): 20-34, 270 yards, 2 TD
2) 2013 (4): 19-33, 264 yards, 2 TD
3) 2011 (6): 20-31, 264 yards, 2 TD
4) 2004 (3): 19-37, 241 yards, 1 TD
5) 2010 (6): 20-40, 241 yards, 1 TD

RUSHING PER LOSS
Avg Attempts, Yards, Yards per Carry, TDs
1) 2010 (6): 33 att, 167 yards, 5.0 ypc, 1TD
2) 2011 (6): 31 att, 149 yards, 4.8 ypc, 1TD
3) 2007 (7): 39 att, 117 yards, 3.0 ypc, 1TD
4) 2014 (7): 29 att, 115 yards, 4.0 ypc, 1TD
5) 2012 (5): 29 att, 113 yards, 3.9 ypc, 1TD

FIRST DOWNS GAINED PER LOSS
Avg Passing, Rush, Penalties, Total
1)2010 (6): 12 Pass, 08 Rush, 2 Pen, 22 Ttl
2)2014 (7): 11 Pass, 06 Rush, 1 Pen, 19 Ttl
2)2011 (6): 10 Pass, 07 Rush, 2 Pen, 19 Ttl
4)2009 (4): 12 Pass, 05 Rush, 1 Pen, 18 Ttl
5)2004 (3): 12 Pass, 04 Rush, 0 Pen, 16 Ttl
5)2008 (6): 09 Pass, 06 Rush, 1 Pen, 16 Ttl

AVERAGE PENALTIES PER LOSS
1) 2013 (4): 3-26 yards
2) 2009 (4): 6-41 yards
3) 2012 (5): 6-45 yards
4) 2007 (7): 6-46 yards
5) 2008 (6): 5-47 yards
5) 2006 (6): 6-47 yards

The 2014 squad again ranked 7th in the 2004-2014 time period.

AVERAGE TURNOVERS PER LOSS
Average Fumbles, Interceptions, Total

The 2014 squad was tied with five other squads to average 1 turnover per game in a loss, which was the best during this time period.

Only missing variables are time of possession and turnovers that led to touchdowns.

The overall yearly stats can be found at:

http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2015/01/blogger-profile-sinister-cane/comments/page/3/#comments

Again, I don't know the Xs and Os like others here (VA). Statistically this was a much more competitive Miami team in the losses that they sustained. Statistically, it's hard to see why they lost 7 games when the team was better.

[🐜🌀]

Where's the video of the ones who are?

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | January 24, 2015 at 01:20 PM

This is why people jab at you, your antagonizing comments. But if your over the age of 30 then you probably already know that about yourself.

[RCCF]

Those Videos Speak Volumes....

[1mg of Epi]

Where's the video of the ones who are?
Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | January 24, 2015 at 01:20 PM

Why?

We've been losing more SF talent the we've been getting. it's valuable to understand why, especially on the heels of a losing season after which no staff changes were made.

[1mg of Epi]

Again, I don't know the Xs and Os like others here (VA). Statistically this was a much more competitive Miami team in the losses that they sustained. Statistically, it's hard to see why they lost 7 games when the team was better.
Posted by: TonyCane | January 24, 2015 at 01:41 PM

Many of us have been saying all year that statistics are meaningless. 15th best D? Lol

The stats look better because the talent on the field has progressively improved. The losses occur because the talent can't overcome the scheme. The defense gives us long drives by design. The O slow down play to protect the D.

A 4 yard rush is considered a won down in our scheme. Drives are stopped when the O makes a mistake not when the D makes a play... By design. The offense takes what it's given and The net result is an inability to get off the field.

The offense is designed to take pressure of the defense, hence the check-with-me to run the clock down, and riding the the running back for far too long. The net result is explosive players forced to play slow, in order to keep the ball away from the opposing O.

And so we go 6-7 with 9 or so NFLers.

[Go,GoCanes!]

Posted by: 🐜🌀 | January 24, 2015 at 01:45 PM

And if a SF kid commits and never waivers like Perry and someone writes that they're wondering what he's been watching?

What does that say?

[CaneRock]

TonyCane...even if you don't understand the Xs & Os, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand, that you don't leave the Center uncovered against GT...or to put LBs on slot WRs against damn near every team...and then when the season's over, the HC wants to bitch & gripe about only having 5 DBs, well NO $H!T SHERLOCK, you have 250lb LBs COVERING EM'!

[CaneRock]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | January 24, 2015 at 02:33 PM

IOWs, EVERYTHING has to be PERFECT. Good damn post.

[TLuv]

Testing like this can give you more knowledge on players and a competitive advantage on the field. These are things UM should invest in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkMlY06_nU

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

My daughter is evil. She like running me over in her car and then when I pretend to be roadkill she takes off her shoe and hits me in the head with it to finish me off. She laughs the whole time.

[🐜🌀]

And if a SF kid commits and never waivers like Perry and someone writes that they're wondering what he's been watching?

What does that say?

Posted by: Go,GoCanes! | January 24, 2015 at 02:37 PM

Same thing.

As a fan (which everyone on here is at the end of the day) you have to support the team regardless. I'm a death do us part CANE. So I do all the time. Know do I like Golden? Hell no!!! Is the administration a total joke? Absolutely. But again Im stuck loving these canes. I've called out to many bandwagon gator/fsu clowns when there team make it to the top.

[BEERicane]

LeCompte is garbage

[Go,GoCanes!]

Just at hit a huge 3.

[BEERicane]

Also had one drained in his 5'8" eye right after that.

So really didn't do much.

[BEERicane]

Nice road win for the Canes.

[VfB_Cane]

Canes win!

[mi@mic@ne]

Canes silenced the crowd...it sounded like somebody died...woooooo

[nemo2002]

Big road win for the Canes before 30,000+ 'Cuse fans.

[toledocane]

Nice bball road win!

[TonyCane]

Many of us have been saying all year that statistics are meaningless. 15th best D? Lol

The stats look better because the talent on the field has progressively improved. The losses occur because the talent can't overcome the scheme. The defense gives us long drives by design. The O slow down play to protect the D.

A 4 yard rush is considered a won down in our scheme. Drives are stopped when the O makes a mistake not when the D makes a play... By design. The offense takes what it's given and The net result is an inability to get off the field.

The offense is designed to take pressure of the defense, hence the check-with-me to run the clock down, and riding the the running back for far too long. The net result is explosive players forced to play slow, in order to keep the ball away from the opposing O.

And so we go 6-7 with 9 or so NFLers.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | January 24, 2015 at 02:33 PM

That was a good explanation. Numbers do not show everything. The "the check-with-me to run the clock down" is an interesting point. I've wondered what was up with that the last two years. Others on the blog have said it was merely to give Kayaa and Morris the freedom to audible based on what the defense was giving them. It seemed distruptive to the flow of the offense.

[nemo2002]

Any recruiting news?

[BigWindyCane1]

Love Coach L. Seems to get the most out of his players. Each player may be limited, but he accentuates what they do well and does not put them in a position to loose or fail. He is definitely the best Canes coach and one of the best in college basketball.

[Go,GoCanes!]

You don't win 550 being an ok coach.

[Ohio_Cane]

nemo2002
Any recruiting news?

Posted by: nemo2002 | January 24, 2015 at 06:42 PM
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We're back in it with Torrance Gibson. How's THAT for news? Lol

Just set his OV to UM

[86Cane]

NEW BLOG IS UP!!!