Top-seeded Miami cruised to its first Super Regional berth since 2010 Monday night at Mark Light Field, toppling No. 3 seed Columbia 21-3 in the Coral Gables Regional championship game.
A night after its potent lineup was held to just two hits and no runs, Miami (47-15) scored at least one run in each of the championship game’s first six innings, including an eight-run fourth, to capture the 28th regional title in program history.
The 20 runs were the most in a postseason game since the Hurricanes scored 21 in a College World Series game vs. Tennessee in 2001, and marked the fourth time Miami scored at least 20 runs this season.
“A lot of our players played well, in particular today,” head coach Jim Morris said. “It was a big effort. I want to congratulate Columbia on their season…they played hard. They’re a team that never gave up. I commend them for their effort, for their season, and for what they did at our ballpark.”
Miami came just two runs shy of its Regional run record of 22 set in 1985 vs. Princeton.
The Hurricanes, who earned the No. 5 national seed for the NCAA postseason, will host Dallas Regional champions and No. 4 seed VCU in the Coral Gables Super Regional– a best-of-three series beginning Friday, June 5.
Sophomore Willie Abreu was among Miami’s top offensive contributors, finishing a double shy of the cycle in a 3-for-4, five-RBI performance. Abreu’s towering three-run home run in the sixth earned him a curtain call from the 3,115 in attendance, who serenaded him with chants of “Wil-lie!”
Boom baby.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 03, 2015 at 12:20 AM
#2
Posted by: NY Trooper | June 03, 2015 at 01:07 AM
Magic Benton
Posted by: TonyCane | June 03, 2015 at 01:18 AM
Explosion in a Rawlings baseball factory!
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | June 03, 2015 at 06:43 AM
Nothing like a nooner on Friday to start the weekend off right!
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 08:14 AM
Think the lack of offers is explained well here. Think we are taking a flyer on a super talented kid with grade issues,
If he doesn't qualify it's fine. If he does we have a potential steal:
http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/02/hidden-gem-tall-unknown-wr-commits-to-miami-hurricanes/
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 08:23 AM
Interesting:
@SBNRecruiting: Had him in my top-10 Fla WRs earlier today. Expect his recruitment to really heat up after this commit to Miami. https://t.co/rGOStPiL34
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 10:01 AM
We have/had enough flyers on this team...Jones,Langham, & Carter.
And why is it that these "jump ballers" either never make it in (Griffin)...or don't stick (Gosier?).
And all I hear about this kid is He can jump...well, when's the last time you've seen a team jump ball their way down field?
IMO, a WR is only a WR up till the point He catches the ball, after that, He's a RB...I don't see that with this kid.
But I guess I'll have to trust Beard's eyes & ears on this one, after all, it's "The Muck", we haven't gotten a kid out of there in awhile.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 10:15 AM
His Safety HLs do look intriguing though, wouldn't be surprised if they're recruiting Him as an athlete.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 10:18 AM
But I guess I'll have to trust Beard's eyes & ears on this one, after all, it's "The Muck", we haven't gotten a kid out of there in awhile.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 10:15 AM
I think that U would agree that an early entre into "The Muck" es MUY importante mi amigo! UM may be out to prove that there are more than just Gators out there in The Everglades. U get my drift?
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 10:56 AM
2016 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot Released
Jerome Brown, Miami (Fla.)-Defensive Tackle-1986 unanimous First Team All-American and finalist for both the Outland and Lombardi trophies as senior…Helped Canes to four consecutive New Year’s Day bowl games…Ranks 10th in school history with 21 career sacks.
Ray Lewis, Miami (Fla.)-Linebacker-1995 First Team All-American and Butkus Award runner-up…Led Canes to Fiesta and Orange bowl appearances and ranks sixth all-time at Miami with 388 career tackles…Two-time First Team All-Big East performer who twice led the league in tackles.
http://www.footballfoundation.org/News/NewsDetail/tabid/567/Article/55305/2016-college-football-hall-of-fame-ballot-released.aspx#sthash.zcKSP1ry.dpuf
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 10:57 AM
We need Edge to go out there are recruit for us. We need a few deer, a couple of wild hogs and swamp rabbits out of The Muck.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 10:57 AM
SOUP...LMAO! I think Edge can bring us back a gator...legend has it that He used to wrestle gators.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 11:05 AM
Nothing like a nooner on Friday to start the weekend off right!
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 08:14 AM
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That's what she said!!! Or was it what he said?!?!?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 03, 2015 at 11:20 AM
TBC...good one, VERY good one there!
Even I missed that one, and I don't miss many "That's what she said" opportunities.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Immokalee and the Muck? Home sweet home baby, lots of Canes, Sugar Canes.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | June 03, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Thirsty-- He? She?? Who knows any more?
Posted by: OFNC | June 03, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Thirsty-- He? She?? Who knows any more?
Posted by: OFNC | June 03, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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Just ask Bruce....I mean Caitlyn!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 03, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 11:49 AM
LOL!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 03, 2015 at 12:04 PM
I wonder if he was on his mom's "wishes they could transfer" list?
@DukeJohnson_8: Football is my job......
@DukeJohnson_8: #THEU is where I call home .....
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 12:14 PM
2017, but this kid is BIG TIME:
Emmanuel Greene talks about his Miami visits, says Miami leads, and goes in depth about his relationships with Miami commits and coaches. I think we've got a good shot with him.
http://t.co/mbKcHE6Su8
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 03, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Winston's quote: "I was only being the gentleman I was raised to be".
You really can't make this stuff up!!
http://national.suntimes.com/nfl/7/72/1223953/jameis-winston-dray-michele-girlfriend-rumors
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 03, 2015 at 12:17 PM
^^^You wonder how many times this dirtbag Winston cheated on his girlfriend. I know of 2 so far!!!
I just glad he's not in a Dolphin's uniform. Good luck with him Tampa Bay.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 03, 2015 at 12:19 PM
@mattyports: Charlotte transfer G Torin Dorn visits Miami today. Is down to NC State (already visited) and UM. 6-5, 205, C-USA freshman of the year.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 12:28 PM
Doug Keegan @doug_keegan 17m17 minutes ago
Super Regional favorites:
Miami (-1200)
Maryland (-135)
Arkansas (-140)
Florida (-245)
Louisville (-170)
TCU (-145)
LSU (-475)
Vandy (-140)
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 03, 2015 at 12:32 PM
Say it ain't so Jake:
Former Hurricanes kicker Jake Wieclaw wanted on felony sex assault charges
A former UM kicker is wanted on felony charges of alleged sex crimes reportedly involving a teenage girl.
Illinois police last Thursday filed a warrant for the arrest of Jake Wieclaw, 25, who played for the Hurricanes from 2011-12.
According to Will County (Ill.) court records, Wieclaw is charged with criminal sexual assault of a victim between the ages of 13 and 17, and aggravated sexual abuse by a person more than five years older than a victim. His bond is set for $100,000.
The New Lenox (Ill.) Patch reported Wieclaw was working for the Lincoln-Way School District at the time of the alleged incidents, which Patch reported took place on Jan. 27-28, 2014. He reportedly resigned from his positions as a paraprofessional and volunteer football coach within a week of the alleged incident.
Wieclaw played at Lincoln-Way High, where he set Illinois state records for most field goals in a season (19, as a junior in 2006) and career (48).
Wieclaw spent two years as UM’s starting kicker and made 30 of 39 field goals, with a long of 49 yards. In 2011, he hit a 36-yarder as time expired to give Miami a 6-3 victory at USF.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 12:38 PM
Damn it Jake.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 03, 2015 at 12:43 PM
Winston's quote:
A lot of people have made something out of nothing as always.
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Who cares if he cheats on his girlfriend. That's his personal business.
What does concern me is this quote above, about people making something out of nothing "as always". So alleged rape, stealing, vandalism and doing thousand dollars of damage to property, and all his other alleged crimes, are something out of "nothing".
Where there's smoke...
This guy is an unapologetic sociopath.
Good luck, Succaneers
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 03, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Five Burning Questions: Miami Hurricanes Breakdown
4) Is Golden's Elite-level 2016 recruiting class enough to save his job from another sub-par season?
The simple and most effective answer to that would be easily "no". The expectations for a Hurricanes head coach are high and mighty, and Golden's only boasting a W-L record that's six games over .500. That's just not going to cut it, and it's surprising he's lasted this long, but the demand for top talent and coaching hasn't been there in recent years.
With a solid class of hopeful recruits expected to come in 2016, the job only looks more appealing to free agent head coaches, in the (likely) event that Golden doesn't last.
5) Where is Miami expected to finish in the ACC?
With a .500 record in conference play since his arrival (16-16) Golden must find effective ways to win inside the conference. Statistically speaking, Miami is one of the most underwhelming programs when comparing out-of-conference play and conference play.
Their production seems to drop immensely, which is much of the reason for their lack of success in recent years. Realistically, Miami is looking at a down year. It's likely they could win six games, but it's more likely that this is a five-win team with a lot of holes to fill in an unfortunately short amount of time. However, could this be the light at the end of the tunnel in what's been a somewhat grueling Al Golden era? We wait.
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2015/6/3/8721083/five-burning-questions-miami-hurricans-offensive-breakdown
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 02:05 PM
560 WQAM @560WQAM 2h2 hours ago
[email protected] on UM’s 7-on-7 Event: “The Most Talented Event I’ve Ever Been to”
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/06/03/blustein-on-ums-7-on-7-event-most-talented-event-ive-ever-been-to/ …
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 03, 2015 at 03:16 PM
That's saying something Ohio.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 03:22 PM
That's saying something Ohio.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 03:22 PM
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Right?? When Blu talks about talent, people listen, and he's always right.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 03, 2015 at 03:54 PM
I met Blu a few months ago, that guy's memory is impeccable...talks like He writes.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 03:58 PM
DB Brandon Harris tore his ACL today. Out for 2015 season with Titans. *sadface*
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 03, 2015 at 05:00 PM
WWIM...GSW in a...http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/2006053/sweep-o.gif
Posted by: CaneRock | June 03, 2015 at 05:07 PM
Miami wins no less than 8 this year.
Posted by: TonyCane | June 03, 2015 at 07:28 PM
... and no more than 14
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 03, 2015 at 08:02 PM
8-4ish
Posted by: SinisterCane | June 03, 2015 at 08:22 PM
10-2.
This team is deeper than its been in years.
We lost a lot but we still have a roster loaded with guys who can make plays, especially at the offensive skill positions and for the first time, the defensive line.
IF we solve our second half offense, we will shock a ton of people.
Posted by: Go Canes | June 03, 2015 at 09:12 PM
Canes are still undefeated in 2015.
We do NOT predict losses before they happen.
Ask RCCF, he will set U free...
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 09:15 PM
Canes are 12-0 here we go!
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 09:15 PM
Soup Correction Boss we are 15-0 in 2015.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 03, 2015 at 09:18 PM
TS just reminded me there is a playoff now. When I said 14-0 I had completely forgotten about it.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 03, 2015 at 09:53 PM
TSully...I only do regular season games FIRST.
I'll do post-season WTFA it is all over!
Do NOT get ahead of yo self...
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 10:04 PM
I can't believe how many people will call into a radio station and claim that LeBron is better than Jordan.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | June 03, 2015 at 10:51 PM
I can't believe how many people will call into a radio station and claim that LeBron is better than Jordan.
Posted by: The Dude | June 03, 2015 at 10:51 PM
I can't believe that anyone can't believe that.
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 10:56 PM
You can easily make the argument that lebron is the better athlete.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 03, 2015 at 10:59 PM
86, lol. Lurk, that case could be made. LeBron can beat you in a lot of ways, Jordan will beat you over and over again however he feels like embarrassing you. I think the comparison is wrong anyways. LeBron is like Magic in Malone's body. He dominates by force a lot. Michael was an acrobat and always had that WOW! INCREDIBLE! Moment in every game.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | June 03, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | June 03, 2015 at 10:56 PM
I can't believe that you can't believe that I can't believe how many people call radio shows.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | June 03, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Soup U are correct my Brotha. 12-0. Go Canes in 2015.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | June 04, 2015 at 12:46 AM