One tradition that we have established here at Canespace over the last nine years is that each year, when Fall practice starts and before the season begins, we ask bloggers to select their personal choices for what we like to call "Legends of the Fall".
This tradition actually started when CGNC, who is without a doubt a legend herself here on Canespace, started a series of player features with the same title. Years ago she wrote features about former UM players QB Kenny Dorsey and TE Jeremy Shockey and called them "Legends of the Fall".
In our fan selection process true "Legends of the Fall" are those players who the fans feel will have outstanding or "breakout" season for the Canes on offense and defense this year.
It's not about simply picking the Hurricanes' best players, but your personal favorites among the UM players apart from the usual suspects and most obvious stars. Some bloggers choose first or second year players who are likely to break on the scene as freshmen or sophomores.
Former winners include LB Sean Spence and WR Aldarius Johnson and QB Jacory Harris and DL Allen Bailey. other winners were WR Leonard Hankerson and CB Brandon Harris. Then there was RB Lamar Miller and LB Sean Spence as the LOFs. Last year it was RB Duke Johnson and LB Denzel Perryman.
There are your unusual selections and surprises like kicker, punter and lead body slammer Matt Bosher who just happened to be the Canes 2008 MVP. The man was an absolute beast on special teams but who woulda thunk it?
Other bloggers are more traditional or conservative in their picks and select juniors or seniors who are projected to finally have that one incredible breakout season that leads them to become a high round NFL draft selection.
These picks could really be any defensive or offensive player who may be primed to explode on the scene after a solid previous season or a spectacular Summer with Swasey. Offensive and defensive linemen may not be popular or sexy picks but they are just as eligible as any other position player.
And don't forget special teams standouts too who can change a game with that one big play that shifts the entire momentum of a game. Some bold predictions even result in selections of completely unexpected dark horse candidates for this honor like Sam Shields a few years ago.
If these long-shot picks actually play out, the blogger who picked them look like an absolute genius. This is the most risky, but potentially most rewarding, approach of all.
Then again if you decide to take a leap of faith on a player and they don't ball out like you might have hoped or expected then you might wind up like old time blogger Cat5 who selected LB Arthur Brown or SolarCane who selected WR Thearon Collier and then well, U know what happens then.
It's your choice. Here are the 2015 LOF rules:
- Ineligible players on offense: QB Brad Kaaya
- Ineligible players on defense: DB Deon Bush
- Pick one player on offense and one player on defense.
- Pick one freshman for "Freshman Impact Player of the Year".
- Pick one assistant coach or coordinator for "Coach of the Year".
Now make your choices and you may win Canespace prizes and other fun stuff like tickets to a 2015 UM football, basketball or baseball game.
And remember: U gotta be in it to win it!
HOLA
Posted by: canezilla | August 24, 2015 at 11:03 PM
Stacy Coley Offense, AQM Defense, Mark Walton Freshman, Art Kehoe Coach.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 24, 2015 at 11:07 PM
Yeah Mon...ROHAN!
Posted by: CaneRock | August 24, 2015 at 11:07 PM
O: Joe Yearby
D: Artie Burns
Freshman Impact Player... Mark Walton
Coach of the Year: Kevin Beard
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Post it like this...
Posted by: 86Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Offense:
Defense:
Freshman:
Coach:
Posted by: 86Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Like Monty did!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Terrance not bad.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:16 PM
Offense: Stacy Coley
Defense: AQM
Freshman:Mark Walton
Coach: Art Kehoe
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 24, 2015 at 11:19 PM
Monty thanks Brotha. your list is fire too.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 24, 2015 at 11:20 PM
Offense:Dobard
Deffense:Grace
Fresh:Norton
Posted by: Anthony | August 24, 2015 at 11:31 PM
Coach of year:Randy Melvin
Posted by: Anthony | August 24, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Offense:Standish Dobard
Defense:Jermaine Grace
Freshman:Kendrick Norton
Coach:Kevin Beard
Been waiting for this !
Posted by: laquinton | August 24, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Love the Kehoe pick T.Sully , what do you guys think about Sonny starting at RT ?
Posted by: laquinton | August 24, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Collier.. wow. Randy did have a nice freshman class. AB, Sean Spece, Buck,Vaugn,Forston... crazy.
Posted by: laquinton | August 24, 2015 at 11:40 PM
Offense: Gus "Da Bus" Edwards
Defense: Corn "The Most" Elder
Freshman: Jaquan "JJ" Johnson
Coach: Randy "Strangelhold" Melvin
Posted by: 86Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:50 PM
Laquinton It's interesting with Sunny at RT even though I eventually think KC McDermott Will eventually take the job. It's good we have the depth now. Hopefully we can stay healthy.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 24, 2015 at 11:50 PM
what do you guys think about Sonny starting at RT ?
Posted by: laquinton | August 24, 2015 at 11:38 PM
I am afraid AS HELL!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 24, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Offense: Herb Waters
Defense: Rashad Jenkins
Freshman: No One
Coach: Kevin Beard
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 25, 2015 at 12:07 AM
What A Joke That Cook trial was. From what I read they had a couple of noted FSU fans and a former faculty member on the jury. I want to know which player punched that girl.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 25, 2015 at 12:11 AM
I think KC hasn't fully recovered but they're just not saying. Just a hunch.
Posted by: Lur-ker | August 25, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Offense: Coley
Defense: Grace
Freshman: Cager
Coach: Beard or Melvin
Posted by: CaneRock | August 25, 2015 at 12:25 AM
O - David Njoku
D - Anthony Motel
ST- Braxton Berrios
Posted by: Michael Andres | August 25, 2015 at 12:42 AM
O - Miller
D - Suh
F - Parker
C - Lazor
What the??? Sorry, wrong blog!!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | August 25, 2015 at 12:48 AM
Technically the colonel and captain are the same rank, unless it's an army captain in which case it is only an O-3, not an O-6 like the navy version.
O - Coley
D - AQM
F - Njoku
C - Beard
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | August 25, 2015 at 04:24 AM
O: Scott
D: Jenkins
F: Norton
C: Melvin
Posted by: trianglecane | August 25, 2015 at 05:48 AM
Offense: Joseph Yearby
Defense: Tracy Howard
Freshman: Bar Milo
Coach: Kevin Beard
Posted by: IraqiCane | August 25, 2015 at 06:53 AM
Offense:herb waters
Defense: Deon Bush
Freshman: Redwine
Coach : Melvin
Posted by: Demons | August 25, 2015 at 07:35 AM
O- Trayone Gray
D- AQM
F- Walton
C- DNo
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 25, 2015 at 07:59 AM
Offense: Coley
Defense: Kirby
Freshman: Walton
Coach : Beard
Posted by: GURU | August 25, 2015 at 08:23 AM
@mattyports: Recruiting: is there a lack of star power in the Hurricanes' 2016 class? http://t.co/USX8hGLvle http://t.co/7PtUecpYx6
Posted by: Go Canes | August 25, 2015 at 08:28 AM
O:Herb
D:Grace
F:Walton
C:Melvin
Posted by: coldcane | August 25, 2015 at 08:44 AM
O-Waters
D-Chad Thomas
F-Demetrius
C-Melvin
Posted by: Go Canes | August 25, 2015 at 08:47 AM
@MiamiHurricanes: .@Give2UM raised over $110 million in the Momentum2 campaign, great success for @univmiami & Athletics! #GoCanes http://t.co/CSfJdCUES0
Posted by: Go Canes | August 25, 2015 at 08:49 AM
Offense:Stacey Coley
Defense:Jermaine Grace
Freshman: Kendrick Norton
Coach: Melvin/Kehoe
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 25, 2015 at 08:54 AM
Offense: Coley
Defense: Chad Thomas
Freshman: Kendrick Norton
Coach: Coley
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:05 AM
Rejoice, SOUP, and praise the lord:
Susan Miller Degnan @smillerdegnan 1m1 minute ago
He's officially back. @CanesFootball's QB Gray Crow
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNQasfhUYAA-D0U.jpg
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:11 AM
Christy Chirinos @ChristyChirinos 2m2 minutes ago
Early glance around the practice field and see both Malcolm Lewis and Braxton Berrios still in limited-contact yellow.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:12 AM
Christy Chirinos @ChristyChirinos 2m2 minutes ago Coral Gables, FL
WRs coach Kevin Beard and his guys at work. @ University of Miami https://instagram.com/p/6zsCHTKQjB/
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:16 AM
Christy Chirinos @ChristyChirinos 24s25 seconds ago
Both the New York Jets and Detroit Lions have reps on Greentree this morning. Bucs and Texans here too.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:17 AM
Ohio...AMEN AND REJOICE!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:34 AM
Soup, trying to pull a Lance Leggett on my nephews wedding on VTech day but I can prolly do that trip as long as theres no permanent damage with Mrs. Native! LOL
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 25, 2015 at 09:38 AM
LOL Native Cane.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 25, 2015 at 09:41 AM
Soup, trying to pull a Lance Leggett on my nephews wedding on VTech day but I can prolly do that trip as long as theres no permanent damage with Mrs. Native! LOL
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 25, 2015 at 09:38 AM
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THIS. IS. HILARIOUS!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:43 AM
I hadn't heard about this:
The Rock really making a difference here.
Dwayne Johnson @TheRock 3m3 minutes ago
Congratulations boys. Now the hard work continues... 6 months ago I was there when these young… https://instagram.com/p/6yr4uDoh2h/
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 25, 2015 at 09:50 AM
Could Herb Waters emerge as go-to Miami receiver?
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/84578/could-herb-waters-emerge-as-go-to-miami-receiver
Posted by: 30CINCO | August 25, 2015 at 09:53 AM
YES!
Posted by: Go Canes | August 25, 2015 at 10:01 AM
@MiamiHurricanes: .@Give2UM raised over $110 million in the Momentum2 campaign, great success for @univmiami & Athletics! #GoCanes http://t.co/CSfJdCUES0
Posted by: Go Canes | August 25, 2015 at 08:49 AM
Is this for the Indoor facility?
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 25, 2015 at 10:07 AM
No. That's just to run things. They need another $15-20 million for that. Blake Janes has been begging for a big donor.
Posted by: Lur-ker | August 25, 2015 at 10:12 AM
Yep.
@philsteele042: Here it is my 2015 Coaches on the Hot Seat blog
http://t.co/JJGi5lQ3ed
#CoachesonTheHotSeat
Posted by: Go Canes | August 25, 2015 at 10:18 AM