By powering #12 Miami to a weekend sweep over Pittsburgh, sophomore slugger Zack Collins was recognized with ACC Player of the Week honors Monday.
Collins led Miami to its fifth sweep of the season, totaling nine RBIs over three games with three home runs. He hit .385 in the Hurricane’s first ever trip to Charles L. Cost Field.
His only hit in the first game of the Saturday doubleheader was an eighth-inning leadoff triple that proved to be the tying run, while he connected on a grand slam and had five RBI in Game 2 – his best output of the season.
A sophomore from Pembroke Pines, Florida, Collins ended the weekend in prolific fashion, recording the third multi-home run performance of his career with two homers and four RBI in a 9-3 win.
Collins has hit four home runs over the past four games, and now ranks second on the team in both homers (nine) and RBI (36). His slugging percentage (.515) is second-highest among all regular starters, while his 22 extra-base hits also rank second-most
The honor was the second-career recognition for Collins, who was named ACC Freshman of the Year and Baseball AmericaNational Freshman of the Year in 2014.
Collins is the third Hurricane to be recognized with weekly honors from the conference this season, joining third baseman David Thompson (twice) and lefthander Andrew Suarez (once).
To read the full release from the ACC, click HERE.
^^^^^^^^^^ Don't see 3 Canes in the 1st Rd., but those are just my candidates.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 07, 2015 at 09:01 AM
Good Morning Spacers!!!!!!!
Posted by: SinisterCane | May 07, 2015 at 09:08 AM
CR...I saw a pic on Facebook with Manny Pacman...it said something like "someone should tell Manny he should be hugging his wife and punching Floyd, not the other way around" lol
Posted by: UMike | May 07, 2015 at 09:14 AM
Where's my T-shirt?
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/05/06/brinson-canes-fans-should-buy-fire-al-golden-t-shirts/
Posted by: 360Cane | May 07, 2015 at 09:21 AM
I'll even put a face to go along with my T-shirt. Can't believe I thought it was the players a few years ago.
I can be wrong. I was wrong. And I will probably be wrong again. []_[]
Posted by: 360Cane | May 07, 2015 at 09:23 AM
He actually coaches that way...
Just wow.
Posted by: 360Cane | May 07, 2015 at 09:24 AM
Gonna have more than 0 touchdowns in a season to be a first round pick tho
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 07, 2015 at 09:28 AM
lol TSull....Im writing an article right now about the draft and next year...hopefully SOUP can get a poll onto it...give us something besides Golden to go back and forth about lol
Posted by: UMike | May 07, 2015 at 09:36 AM
LOL UMike can't wait for it my Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 07, 2015 at 09:46 AM
Rivals.com @Rivals 1m1 minute ago
From overlooked to NFL: @rivalsmike has the top 15 two-stars picked in 2015 #NFLDraft http://rvls.co/15NFLDraft2stars … FREE
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 07, 2015 at 10:01 AM
But screw the fight, I wanna know did Cleveland win tonight...WWIN?!
Posted by: CaneRock | May 05, 2015 at 12:10 AM
Yes they did I believe
Posted by: WWIN | May 07, 2015 at 10:35 AM
Posted by: 360Cane | May 07, 2015 at 09:23 AM
Lol! Most of us bought the lemon in the beginning
Posted by: WWIN | May 07, 2015 at 10:43 AM
Burns & Elder, they'll be 1st Rd candidates also.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 07, 2015 at 10:46 AM
CR with the way seemingly average DB's were flying off the board you might be right.
Posted by: UMike | May 07, 2015 at 10:47 AM
UMike...thanks for posting that article about the UM campus. It has changed dramatically since 1992, and for the better! I knew and worked with the landscape architect (Alan Weber) who they hired to oversee the campus beautification process. He won awards for his work at UM and at Baptist Hospital in Kendall.
Posted by: SOUP | May 07, 2015 at 12:16 PM
SB Nation @SBNation 6m6 minutes ago
How prepared is YOUR college team to replace its 2015 NFL first-rounder? We ranked ‘em: http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2015/5/7/8525209/nfl-draft-2015-college-players-replacements …
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 07, 2015 at 12:36 PM
I think Burns has the best shot right now, but Bush, Elder, Coley, Grace, McCord and AQM all have a chance.
Posted by: The Dude | May 07, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Burns and AQM I think have the best chance.
Posted by: The Dude | May 07, 2015 at 12:51 PM
@CoachKonkol: From 2009-14, the ACC leads all conferences with 32 first-round @NBA drafts picks. The next highest has 22. #TheU @accmbb
Posted by: Go Canes | May 07, 2015 at 01:00 PM
Even though he didn't play a ton, this guy's a winner in my book. Kids should look up to this:
"Former Miami basketball player Raphael Akpejiori will be graduating this weekend as well. Akpejiori will be leaving the University of Miami with a dual degree, earning a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering."
This is what you call winning in life
Posted by: Lurker | May 07, 2015 at 01:56 PM
@CanesWarningFS: NEW: @samjacobsss takes a look at some of the #Canes that could hear their names called in next year's NFL draft http://t.co/Syqfc94UVp
Posted by: Go Canes | May 07, 2015 at 02:16 PM
Akpejiori will probably make more money with that degree in Nigeria, than America.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 07, 2015 at 02:23 PM
Could you imagine working with Raphael? You're all a normal engineer, you have your coffee and bag lunch, and then there's the huge Nigerian in the office next door, lol.
Posted by: The Dude | May 07, 2015 at 02:35 PM
He'll make good money wherever he goes. The fact that he got his Masters means that after a few years of getting experience in his field, he'll be on a managerial track. All assuming he doesn't have a long career in the NFL
Posted by: Lurker | May 07, 2015 at 02:48 PM
This girl put a lickin on this boy! You think that kid got made fun of...LOL
https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1762384
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 07, 2015 at 02:56 PM
^^^Scratch that, the long hair fooled me. After watching the tape again, she is the one that got run over.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 07, 2015 at 02:59 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | May 07, 2015 at 02:23 PM
Canerock, in Nigeria, everyone has a degree. It doesn't help. It's who U know over there.
Posted by: AfriCane | May 07, 2015 at 03:02 PM
AfriCane, not saying that people don't get jobs off of merit, but that "who you know" is everywhere.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 07, 2015 at 03:19 PM
so I had a brighthouse tech come to the house last night to replace my cable modem and the first thing he says to me when he walks in is "I can't believe we went 6 - 7" with 7 players going in the draft. :-)
Posted by: raizecane | May 07, 2015 at 05:55 PM
^^^ no one can. It's completely unacceptable and the school and staff did zero to remedy the situation. 2015 is going to be a tough year I think.
Posted by: The Dude | May 07, 2015 at 06:06 PM
Is this thing on?
Posted by: The Dude | May 08, 2015 at 01:45 AM
Lurker,
That's a great point. That's why I say "Champions in Life, Family, School, Football in that order"....the school is so important to the other 3 it is a solid foundation that never guarantees but certainly enhances success. That is what I have been doing going on 37 years this fall that's why I know I am a great coach...my kids buy into the saying and they have suceeded...that's what makes me proud.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 05:16 AM
@mattyports: Hurricanes AD Blake James talks indoor football facility, Shalala's stadium comments, Adidas: http://t.co/b9GVZ73eUU http://t.co/8g4T3NhOpT
Posted by: Go Canes | May 08, 2015 at 06:41 AM
9th lowest enrollment of the 5 power conference schools.
Wow.
We're there with the Wake Forests of the world in that department, and that doesn't even consider the inordinate amount of international students comprising that small number.
Posted by: Go Canes | May 08, 2015 at 06:46 AM
Great article Go Canes.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 08, 2015 at 07:00 AM
Good link, good article. Thanks.
Posted by: Lurker | May 08, 2015 at 09:21 AM
I like the fact that Adidas is making UM their priority...waiting to loose a few more pounds before I buy new gear. And honestly I dont care if its dam Russel Athletic, if it has the U on it Im all for it...especially if it brings the school more money lol
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 09:27 AM
Sounds like a lil' rift there between BJ & DS.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 09:32 AM
UMike...I liked the gray tee & black shorts combos that they wore on Pro Day.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 09:41 AM
Yes Sir UMike. Adidas is doing great by our Canes and therefore I will support them. Canes 4 life.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | May 08, 2015 at 09:42 AM
Personally, I like playing at Joe Robbie. It's no Orange Bowl but it's the next best thing! With the improvements they are doing, the place will be amazing!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 09:54 AM
thirsty, I agree. Now Ive only ever been to the Orange Bowl, Sun Life and Bobby Dodd (GT) so I dont have much to compare it to, but I am happy at Sun Life when I go...and especially with the improvements coming.
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 10:09 AM
If they decided to build a stadium just for Miami, decorated with UM stuff etc etc Id be all for it,, but Im fine where we are now.
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 10:10 AM
“It’s the brand that makes Florida special,” Shannon told the audience. “The Florida brand is bigger than the University of Miami brand. I’m being honest with you.” -Randy Shannon to Miami Herald
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Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 08, 2015 at 10:17 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^ http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/05/randy-shannon-returns-to-town-as-a-gator-embraces-new-job-dolphins-marlins-heat-chatter.html
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 08, 2015 at 10:17 AM
Ohio..I read that earlier and was gonna share...but then SOUP might go all bi polar on me and write a blog about how negative I am hahahahaha
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 10:23 AM
I think JR is way too big for us its a echo chambrr and often very empty....we do not have a huge following. It is nice place just too large.
I do not care for Blow James as AD. While I do not think AlPa is the guy who will ressurect the program, and I do not care for his football philosophy, I like him. I do not care for James, just don't.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 10:29 AM
While I do not like hearing RS say this.....and UF fans are not happy with their demise....they do have a big following who come to games, and they are big.
We had a huge brand, but Clappy RS AlPa, their staffs,The BOT, ADs, administrations, and Pres.....and a lot of guys playing bad football who were not as good as they thought they were ...are the reason for our decline. Its been like the expulsion from The Garden.....very bad.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 10:51 AM
Blake James is alright, I'm glad He's taken this stance in respect to SLS. Donna just needs to go as far as football is concerned...just go.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 10:56 AM
When 5-Star WR Lance Legget said "they have scholarship players too" you knew we were in trouble because we had begone to recruit a different type of player. While Golden seems to have up and downs years with this, he has done a better job than most with getting South Florida kids. These kids have a different mentality and will never say some shyt like that
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 10:58 AM
James needed to say what he said...we are still locked into a long lease with Sun Life...they are making huge improvements that will greatly benefit UM...you cant exactly bad mouth them lol
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 11:02 AM
I do like Golden as a recruiter. The only problem I have with him is he's too stubborn. If something isn't working, he's going to keep on trying till it does!! That's why you haven't seen improvement in this team!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:04 AM
thirsty...that has ALWAYS be my biggest issue with him. I was encouraged when he went and sought help from Dallas ans Pete Carroll and when you hear from players and coaches of changes on the D side. Hopefully things have actually changed.
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Honestly nobody is alright....unless you enjoy being average. I don't like anybodys outlook as their actions and outlooks...including players.... is why we are....average at best. Anybody can be average I want to be excellent exceptional.....it takes leaders not people happy to be getting paid.....we have been sleepwalking dreaming for 12 years....time to wake up and get moving back to the top.
Jmo
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 11:09 AM
If we win 9 games Golden will be back.....going 8-4 will be a toss up with the administration.....7 wins or less, he'll get his pink slip.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:19 AM
He is right about stadium....we are in for a lot....no real options. I'm fine with that.
Does anybody remember who Leggett is or what he says? 5★? He was the worst receiver we ever recruited....sucked was a pu**y. ..no block no catch in traffic.
AlPa would be great as recruiting coordinator while having a different coach....a great record ie winning solves the recruiting. ...a lab chimp could have recruited for us at one time.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Posted by: UMike | May 08, 2015 at 11:07 AM
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Let's hope things are going to be changing on the defense side of the ball. You'll have one unhappy fan if there's not.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:21 AM
I believe Leggett was a 5 star guy.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:24 AM
...a lab chimp could have recruited for us at one time.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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Funniest post of the year!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:27 AM
WRs who were ranked lower than LL in 2004:
Calvin Johnson
Brandon Marshall
Victor Cruz
Eddie Royal
Adrian Arrington
Sydney Rice
Jordan Shipley
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 11:34 AM
Damn near that entire 2004 class was a bust:
3. Miami 2004
Coach: Larry Coker
Class rank: 4th
Five-star signees: 3 (WR Lance Leggett, G Tyler McMeans, LB Willie Williams)
Buzz: The class forever will be remembered for five-star LB Willie Williams. He arrived in Coral Gables after a well-documented recruitment and with an extensive arrest record, and he did not last long on campus. Five-star WR Lance Leggett had a huge senior year in the Texas private-school ranks but never became a dominant college player. Tyler McMeans was a five-star junior college offensive lineman signee who wasn't the road grader he was expected to be. Four-star QB Kirby Freeman eventually transferred back to his home state to play for Baylor. Other four-star prospects who didn't pan out included DE Rhyan Anderson, LB James Bryant and RBs Andrew Johnson, Charlie Jones and Bobby Washington.
See more at: https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1239734#sthash.Ysaa33Of.dpuf
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 11:40 AM
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Man, that class really did suck!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Those 5 star guys set us back a bit , but we put all our beliefs in the guys from northwestern and that class , kyle wright and freeman couldn't handle the pressure and Jacory thought he could , after the Seminoles game most everyone anointed him including me , those guys got so damn cocky it was ridiculous I thought AJ Johnson was going to be the shit , including a few from booker T , cant blame them all for bad games , most of that staff, Nix and company really did a bad job , and Shannon just could not adjust within the game he was over his head , kinda like where we are as of last year , so going to be diplomatic and go with what we have , and if things sour again , fire and brimstones , tar and feather's, right out of town
Posted by: Demons | May 08, 2015 at 12:58 PM
The 2008 class wasn't that bad...the core of those teams that won 16 games in 2008 & 2009, were freshmen & sophomores. The problem though, was we never reinforced that class with equal or better classes...which led to complacency & apathy.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 02:13 PM
Leggett was so bad....pathetic player never did a thing at UM....and J12, who may hold and surpassed some records, was best termed serviceable at best.
Dark past.....I do not want to relive them....are we better? Look at the record no real change. Lets hope for a better year.
Posted by: VA Cane | May 08, 2015 at 02:20 PM
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | May 08, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Then you missed the one about MLK punches Al Sharpton in the face, that was spit out your coffee funny.
Posted by: The Dude | May 08, 2015 at 02:44 PM
In any event, we have the most talented team in the ACCC...AGAIN! The wins this year BETTER reflect that talent.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 02:44 PM
86, hope U don't mind I tweeted a link to a fundraiser for my niece and nephew for donations. I'll delete if U'd like. If any of U Spacers would like to read their short story, it's here.
http://fnd.us/c/7zMMd/sh/94n5t9
ANY donations would be GREATLY appreciated. If not, your thoughts and prayers have been enough. Thank U again.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 08, 2015 at 02:57 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 02:13 PM
Yup.
Posted by: The Dude | May 08, 2015 at 03:32 PM
2009 & 2010 recruiting classes were not good classes at all, and imo, set the program back significantly.
Look back at 2009 and look at the hits and misses. Maybe 5-6 hits and the rest were an unmitigated disaster. The next class was DOA.
Posted by: Lurker | May 08, 2015 at 04:02 PM
Wow
@YahooSports: No. 3 pick Dante Fowler suffers season-ending injury at first practice with the Jags: http://t.co/66npjiFaQG http://t.co/cHQZh2xHPp
Posted by: Go Canes | May 08, 2015 at 06:11 PM
Boy, What a bunch of cupcakes to open the season for a rebuilding FSU, with the likes of Texas st, So. Flo. Boston Col. @ Wake. Nice little tune -ups before they get to us.
Posted by: herbieibis | May 08, 2015 at 06:47 PM
How about making O_C's last post an article and tweeting it out?
Posted by: The Dude | May 08, 2015 at 07:26 PM
@PeterAriz: New edition of The Work right here - https://t.co/h8AChieEYJ #Canes #Recruiting
Posted by: Go Canes | May 08, 2015 at 08:02 PM
ANY donations would be GREATLY appreciated. If not, your thoughts and prayers have been enough. Thank U again.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 08, 2015 at 02:57 PM
I am ALL in!
Posted by: SOUP | May 08, 2015 at 08:31 PM
Miami baseball's last 4 games feel like football scores not baseball scores!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | May 08, 2015 at 08:43 PM
NICE!...Jimmy Buffett spoke at commencement ceremonies today:
The Jimmy Buffett Success Checklist from the University of Miami class of 2015 commencement ceremony.
1. Everything in moderation.
2. If you can make your avocation your vocation - your life can be blissful.
3. It is time to see the world.
4. Be Santa Claus when you can.
"Trust the Universe and Fins Up!" - Doctor of Music, Jimmy Buffett.
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 09:49 PM
On a sad note:
Roberta “Bosey” Foote, wife of former UM President Edward “Tad” Foote II and daughter of the late U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, passed away May 5.
http://news.miami.edu/stories/2015/05/um-former-first-lady-bosey-foote-passes-away.html
Posted by: CaneRock | May 08, 2015 at 09:52 PM
@smillerdegnan: Mercy. @CanesBaseball wins 26-0. 24 hits. 4 home runs.
Posted by: Go Canes | May 08, 2015 at 10:16 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | May 08, 2015 at 10:57 PM