Hurricane Hotline On WQAM Tonight

The Rathskeller, a University of Miami on-campus institution since 1973 and located in the Shalala Student Center, will host 560 WQAM’s Hurricane Hotline for the 2015 football season.

Guests for Monday's show previewing the Nebraska game are kicker Michael Badgley, defensive lineman Chad Thomas, fullback Gage Batten and defensive backs coach Paul Williams.

Fans are encouraged to join fifth-year head coach Al Golden, various assistant coaches and players each week during the 2015 football season. The Hurricane Hotline, hosted by Joe Zagacki and Don Bailey Jr., will air from 6-8 p.m. on 560 WQAM and WQAM.com.

This year, most Hurricane Hotline shows will occur on Monday nights with exceptions on Sept. 8 (Tuesday), Oct. 14 (Wednesday), Nov. 18 (Wednesday) and Nov. 24 (Tuesday). All dates may be subject to change. 

2015 HURRICANE HOTLINE DATES

Monday, September 21
Monday, September 28

Monday, October 5
Wednesday, October 14
Monday, October 19
Monday, October 26

Monday, November 2
Monday, November 9
Wednesday, November 18
Tuesday, November 24

The Rathskeller, fondly referred to as the "Rat,” is a popular student meeting place that was built for the University of Miami students. The Rat serves great burgers, specialty foods, cold beverages and also is a venue for campus entertainment such as live bands, poetry slams and comedy acts. 

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[thirstybuzzardcane]

Boom!

[Terrance Sullivan]

Boom

[IraqiCane]

BAM!!!

[Go Canes]

Boing?

[Go Canes]

4-0 and we will be in the Top 25, 5-0 and we will be in the top 12-15 with Kaaya becoming a household name.

Not worried about our ranking now as much as I marvel at the ineptitude and outright bias towards a certain conference that's shown when they are released.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Just think guys, it's nice not to be in the same boat as the Dolphins! I'll take 3-0 over 1-2 anyday. I think some heads need to roll with this Dolphins organization.

[86Cane]

The Fish are a hot mess. The pain and agony was supposed to end for them and their fans (me included) this year. instead it has only intensified X 10. Philbin must go!

[Go Canes]

With the way they ended last season, the total collapse down the stretch two seasons ago and back to back embarrassing (and that is a massive understatement) losses, I honestly can't believe I woke up to find Philbin is still employed today.

[CaneRock]

Get Ozzie Newsome or even Tony Dungy in the FO.

[CaneRock]

And what is Bill Cowher up to these days, He's still fairly young.

[86Cane]

Now in their 97th season of professional football (their 95th in the National Football League), the Green Bay Packers are a team and an organization unique in both structure and accomplishment. They represent – from an organizational standpoint – the only publicly owned franchise in the 32-team NFL. On the field, they have won more world championships – 13 – than any other team in the league’s history.

Green Bay Packers, Inc., was founded as a nonprofit corporation in 1922 under the leadership of A.B. Turnbull, then-publisher of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, who became the organization’s first president. There are 5,011,558 shares of stock owned by 360,760 stockholders. The corporation is governed by a seven-member executive committee, elected from a board of directors. The committee directs corporate management, approves major capital expenditures, establishes broad policy and monitors management’s performance in conducting the business and affairs of the corporation.

[86Cane]

For the second straight year the Miami Dolphins opened the season 1-2. Sunday's 41-14 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills at home was particularly disheartening following an offseason of optimism.

Coach Joe Philbin took ownership of his team's lackluster start to the season and rudderless performance in the home opener.

Every game, all season

"It's my responsibility to get this team to reach its potential," he said following the loss. "This was not a good performance. I take responsibility. As a team, players and coaches, we have to do a better job and it starts with me. It's really simple. We got two ways to go. We can start saying, you're the problem, I'm the problem, he's the problem, we're the problem, or we work together and come up with some solutions and play better football. That's really where we are as a team."

After splashy offseason signings of Ndamukong Suh and a remade passing corps thad many believing the Dolphins could compete for the AFC East crown, Philbin's team has fallen flat on its face. Miami has done almost nothing positive through three weeks. The Dolphins are one Jarvis Landry punt return touchdown away from being 0-3.

"It's the third game of the season, and I wish we were playing better, but we are what we are right now," Philbin said. "There's no magic potion. If I had a magic potion, I would have brought it out early. Going into the game, we were fifth in the NFL in scoring defense. Obviously, we're not going to be that coming out of the game."

[86Cane]

Only 6 NFL undefeated teams after 3 weeks:

Denver, New England, Cincy, Carolina, Atlanta, Arizona.

[86Cane]

4 teams are 0-3:

Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans.

[86Cane]

Duke Johnson:

Duke Johnson 23 68 3.0 20 0

http://www.nfl.com/player/dukejohnson/2552461/profile

[86Cane]

Look who is #1 in TDs in the NFL this season:

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=TOUCHDOWNS&season=2015&seasonType=REG

[Terrance Sullivan]

86 Putting in Mad Work. Great blogging today Peeps. Go Canes

[Go Canes]

Going to be an interesting game!

@CanesFootball: It's game week!

Here's how the Canes stacks up vs Cincinnati #GoCanes http://t.co/J54vRzMDoq

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Not sure if anyone posted this video, but really cool piece on Miami's cleats!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izAauXA191k

[thirstybuzzardcane]

86 Putting in Mad Work.

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | September 28, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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Someone give that guy a raise.......or an adult beverage!!!!

[CaneRock]

Interesting thing with Cincy, for as much as they pass the ball, their TOP is actually higher than GT.

Also, they're good at stopping what we suck at...3rd downs.

[Mark from Atlanta]

Good morning my fellow Canes! Thursday night game week! Let's put on a show. ...get up and let some younger fellas get some snaps!really like to see Gray get some meaningful snaps...Cager, langham. ..etc. Cincinnati will be hot for a W...Home game ESPN...Kaaya big nite early and often. .Yearby, Walton. ..same...let's not worry about the rankings. ..that is EARNED...not granted...beginning of true 2015 season is upon us. ..start strong, stay strong! God bless you and have a great day!

[Terrance Sullivan]

TBC Cheers Brotha.

[Go Canes]

Funny

@mattyports: Rashawn Scott, asked a question about Brad Kaaya: "I can't know what he's thinking. His brain's bigger than mine."

[360Cane]

Al almost, just barely, had an article like this: http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/outkick-the-coverage/butch-jones-needs-a-common-sense-coach-092715.

It's cool though. I said a long time ago we needed to get through Al's growing pains. I just haven't seen the improvement yet. Here's to hoping though, right? []_[]

[Go Canes]

If this kid plays and takes another hard hit to the head, Tuberville should be fired on the spot:

@TomGroeschen: #UC Kiel update, from Tuberville: 'Has taken 2 hard hits. I will make decision on if he plays...Not saying he won't play, but not sure yet'

[j.w.]

4-0 and we will be in the Top 25, 5-0 and we will be in the top 12-15 with Kaaya becoming a household name.

Posted by: Go Canes | September 28, 2015 at 09:23 AM
No, 4-0 against this schedule won't get us ranked. 5-0 would, but the perception of FSU being weaker than normal won't get us in the 1015. I'd say we would land around 17-19 if we win both.

[j.w.]

360- you're more patient than me. Golden's been a HC for more than 10 years now, he is what he is at this point.

[Go Canes]

Posted by: j.w. | September 28, 2015 at 12:21 PM

I disagree.

[Go Canes]

@mattyports: ACC announces Miami-FSU and GT-Clemson start times will be announced no later than noon on Oct. 4.

[TheeMackJones]

Not worried about our ranking now as much as I marvel at the ineptitude and outright bias towards a certain conference that's shown when they are released.

Posted by: Go Canes | September 28, 2015 at 09:23 AM

Once again, U prove that you don't KNOW what you speak of, because their are SEVERAL one-loss teams ranked AHEAD of Miami, Florida. That includes squads in the Receiving Votes category.

For instance, Arizona was thumped at home Saturday past. Yet in both polls they received MORE VOTES than the Canes. Go figure. Of course, Wildcat head coach Richie R has that ' IT FACTOR, ' which Golden lacks and what not.

The bottom line is Miami no longer has the respect of either the college football media-nexus or the coaches!! And that's why the Hurricanes don't deserved to be ranked in the Top 25, yet. Even though they remain undefeated.

[TheeMackJones]

You'all bUbba's read it here first!

Miami, Florida vs. FSU will be a SATURDAY NIGHT national televised game. Be it on ABC/ESPN or ESPN-2. Especially after my Hurricanes defeat lowly Cincinnati on Thursday night!!

[Go Canes]

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 12:29 PM

Don't you ever get tired of speaking nonsense? Or do you do it on purpose and tmj is just a made up character you've created?

Where did I say we should be ranked now? Was it when I said I don't worry about where we're ranked right now?

[TheeMackJones]

If this kid plays and takes another hard hit to the head, Tuberville should be fired on the spot:

@TomGroeschen: #UC Kiel update, from Tuberville: 'Has taken 2 hard hits. I will make decision on if he plays...Not saying he won't play, but not sure yet'

Posted by: Go Canes | September 28, 2015 at 12:15 PM

Major college football is a game of CONTACT and nastiness!! And Gunther ' Gunner ' Kiel knew that when he signed on the dotted-line.

Again, it's obvious U never played the game at a significant level. Be that at the high school level or junior college or Division III up to the FBS level.

I'm guessing your game is golf or tennis or maybe pumper pool. LOL

[Ohio_Cane]

Especially after my Hurricanes defeat lowly Cincinnati on Thursday night!!

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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U dug deep into the bag of tricks for this prediction, didn't U? LOL

U mean to tell me a 4-0 Miami vs a 4(5?)-0 FSU won't be a NOON game???

And what not.

[TheeMackJones]

Golden's been a HC for more than 10 years now, he is what he is at this point.

Posted by: j.w. | September 28, 2015 at 12:22 PM

Words of Golden truth. No pun intended.

In major thorough bred racing there's a term called PAST PERFORMANCE and colts/fillies tend to run according to their past performance.

And with Golden, he's been coaching the way he's been coaching the past four seasons plus at Miami.

In other words, in marquee games he coaches NOT TO LOSE and in other games he doesn't have his team PUT THE OPPONENT away!! And the second-half of the Nebraska game was a trademark example of Golden as head coach. He didn't put away Nebraska in the third-quarter and he didn't use the clock as an ALLIE late in the third-quarter or fourth-quarter.

[Ohio_Cane]

Charles Perry and/or James King are gonna have to step up big this week with Gayot out indefinitely and Owens out for the year. We'll see how they do vs Cincy.

[Ohio_Cane]

One time, JUST ONE TIME, can a head, ANY HEAD COACH, who's playing a mediocre team just come out to the media and say, "What do I see? They're awful. We're gonna roll them. Won't even be close."

[Go Canes]

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 12:40

Congrats your streak continues.

You can't possibly be this dumb.

[Canezitis]

TMJ, just stop. Kiel shouldn't play and if that needs to be explained in further detail why, then YOU just don't get it. Look I know GO can be a bit like the little brother that pokes and prods to get you to hit him in front of mom so you look stupid and get in trouble, but you're just outright denying facts sometimes when talking to him. Kiel is gonna get kielled(see what I did there) if Tubberville is dumb enough to play him again. He shouldn't have played that last game after coming off the concussion. It's a new age of football my friend whether we like it or not.

[TheeMackJones]

It's possible the Miami vs. FSU game could be televised in the 3:30 EST slot. Simply because their could be several games, on October 10, between Top 15 or Top 10 teams. So those games could get the ABC/ESPN/ESPN-2 Saturday night slots.

I'm guessing it will depend on the suits at ABC/ESPN and if the feel that Miami, Florida is WORTHY of being slated for a Saturday prime time slot. Of course, mighty FSU already has the respect and ' street cred ' and what not, of ABC/ESPN.

For example, in years gone bye Miami vs Herbie Cornhusker would've been televised on Saturday night. But Nebraska had lost one game and Miami has lost the Orange and Green LUSTER and what not.

[j.w.]

To me, it sounds like Tubbervbille is playing the game with this one, he has already made up his mind on Kiel, he doesn't want to give us any advance notice on who is starting. I'd be stunned if Kiel does play in this one, way too risky in this day and age.
Ohio- agree, would be nice to hear something other than coach speak occasionally.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: Canezitis | September 28, 2015 at 12:55 PM

I know you. Your a visitor from the Cane blog, which that Sorority WITCH runs.

By the way, did it ever occur to you that Gunther Kiel WANTED to play and he pleaded with Tubbervile to play him.

By the way, is it possible that YOUR BOY Golden brought back Stacy too quickly. Especially with those troublesome hamstring injuries.

[CaneRock]

LMAO!LMAO!LMAO!...WOOOOO!

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: Go Canes | September 28, 2015 at 12:55 PM

Again, NOBODY in this forum knows what line of communication took place among Tubberville, Gunther Kiel and the team physicians!!

So I'm guessing that Kiel wanted to play and told his coach and the team doctors, that he was with sound mind and body.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 28, 2015 at 12:52 PM

You think so Einstein!!

[Ohio_Cane]

You think so Einstein!!

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 01:15 PM
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Says the guy who made the BOLD prediction that a Miami/FSU game featuring undefeated teams would be a night game AT FSU... LOL and what not.

[raizecane]

So I'm guessing that Kiel wanted to play and told his coach and the team doctors, that he was with sound mind and body.

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 01:11 PM

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I think TMJ need to go through the concussion protocal himself, LOL>

[TheeMackJones]

I SEE-r Kaaya passing for over 300 yards and Yearby running for over 150 yards.

Seeing that Cincinnati's defense is somewhat suspect, it would behoove Golden and Coley to run the ball more than Miami has in previous games and thus burn clock. This tactic will also help out the Hurricane defensive unit. Because the Bear Kats generally have at least ' 95 ' plays on offense. Ouch.

Key to the game. FIRST TEAM to break the 30 point barrier wins the game.

[Go Canes]

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 01:11 PM

An excellent post, if this was last week.

You know, before the kid was knocked out cold and was taken off on a stretcher, after taking a huge blow to the head the week before.

Maybe he'll try the pretty, pretty please approach for our game and they'll let him play. After all, what harm can three concussions in three weeks do?

[TheeMackJones]

My main man Jessie Palmer, along with his partners in arm Joey Tessitore and Davey Pollack are the game analysts. With Sweet Kaylee Hartung on the sidelines.

[TheeMackJones]

Give it up LAME one! Nobody is going to win this argument. Because it's obvious you're going to believe what ' you want to believe. ' And your PAST PERFORMANCES on the blog suggest that notion!

Oh one more thing. Tubberville ISN'T that stupid to play Kiel after his first concussion!! Again, if the team physician gave Tubberville and Kiel the A-OK, then Gunther was going to play against Memphis. Even if he came back too early from that first concussion as you claim.

[360Cane]

jw, I'm just at a loss about this program of ours. Just does not make sense why this drought has lasted so long. People can make excuses but we're in the ACC Coastal...

I will lose it if we don't beat FSU...[]_[]

[TheeMackJones]

Football matters which will become a reality after Thursday night.

# 15 will pass for another TD, which extend his streak of SEVENTEEN games with a touchdown pass.

Miami will WIN the turnover battle and continue to be one of the top three teams in turnover margin.

[TheeMackJones]

Miami, Florida is CURSED! That's why the drought has lasted ten seasons.

[Go Canes]

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 28, 2015 at 01:49 PM

Who can argue with that?

No one.

Go Canes!!

[360Cane]

Lmbo! Butch Jones literally referenced a "chart" for why he did what he did. When statistics cost you the game. Wow.

[Lurker]

Posted by: raizecane | September 28, 2015 at 01:40 PM

You're right. The CaneSpace concussion protocol needs to be implemended immediately in TMJ. We can't let him back in until he's 100% cleared. Those few remaining brain cells must be protected at all costs.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Lmbo! Butch Jones literally referenced a "chart" for why he did what he did. When statistics cost you the game. Wow.

Posted by: 360Cane | September 28, 2015 at 02:12 PM
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That guy should be fired!!!!!!

[SinisterCane]

WE READY???

[30CINCO]

Miami Hurricanes Football: ESPN Uses Six-Day Option On Miami-Florida State

http://caneswarning.com/2015/09/28/miami-hurricanes-football-espn-uses-six-day-option-on-miami-florida-state/

[Ohio_Cane]

Charlie Strauzer ‏@strauzer

Link to watch @LaDeeky & @bri_son32 choose between #Canes and #UMass

http://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_dejon_jarreau_brison_gre.html …

[Ohio_Cane]

New Orleans hoops prospects De'Jon Jarreau & Brison Gresham chose UMass over Miami.

[The Dude]

Hey. How about a "New blog is up!" Freakin amateurs.

[Ohio_Cane]

Who goes to UMass over UM for anything?

[The Dude]

O_C,

Soccer question. Ready?

[Ohio_Cane]

Hey. How about a "New blog is up!" Freakin amateurs.

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 03:15 PM
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LOL!

[Ohio_Cane]

O_C,

Soccer question. Ready?

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 03:16 PM
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Yup. Go.

[Lurker]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 28, 2015 at 03:13 PM

We didn't want them anyway.

[Ohio_Cane]

We didn't want them anyway.

Posted by: Lurker | September 28, 2015 at 03:23 PM
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Forced out? Couldn't qualify?

[The Dude]

K. Goal kick. Explain why teams do this when it looks like the outcome is 50/50. Why not just keep possession and move the ball?

[Mark from Atlanta]

Canes faithful. ....somebody assure me this Thursday night game is not a TRAP. I know we can score. ..but, Cincinnati really putting up some ridiculous offensive numbers. ...and with 2 starting safeties watching 1st half. ..Cincinnati is going to look to exploit us! Donofrio better be on top of his collective shizat! This is their Super Bowl! Biggest crowd ever expected. .....somebody make me feel better going into this one! God bless you all!

[The Dude]

For the people effected by the amateurs running the blog, lol.

Mike Greenberg is an ass, he just says stupid things...as does Jemelle Hill. Greeny said a huge streak is about to end if GA ends up favored vs Bama...72 game streak in which Bama is favored.....what a foolish stat....just play dammit....Greeny shut up. Jemelle Hill said the kid from LSU should sit out next year then go to NFL. These journalists .....who never played and must not watch cause of the stupid shit they say....just need to go away. His and Hers is horrible show....they are both idiots.

Posted by: VA Cane | September 28, 2015 at 09:18 AM


Go Canes ----- You mean like how Michigan is getting all the love? I think Harbaugh love has something to do with it as well...

Posted by: raizecane | September 28, 2015 at 09:19 AM


just need to go away. His and Hers is horrible show....they are both idiots.

Posted by: VA Cane | September 28, 2015 at 09:18 AM

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Agree 100%. Never watch it....and there is a reason why.

Posted by: raizecane | September 28, 2015 at 09:22 AM


First off happy birthday to the Shark of Canespace (VA) and reigning Canespace Rookie of the Year (Epi).

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 28, 2015 at 05:33 AM

I don't want to give the impression that I'm upset we're 3-0... BUT... I don't see the improvements you're referring to. I see a sloppy football team and coming from a coaching background, (although not anything extraordinary) I know that what I'm seeing has to be fixed or the other shoe WILL drop, only a matter of time. I just don't see it with Al, the kind of obsession with excellence a coach needs to win at the highest levels. Now, Pete Carroll didn't fit the typical mold either and that guy had monster teams so there's hope. Al becoming excellent would be thr best case scenario for everyone involved with Miami football and there's absolutely no doubt about it. Miami would get to cash in on the risk they took when they hired a coach that really wasn't ready. However I don't believe for a second that if Al does get fired, Miami's in for a massive overhaul. I have given Al credit, despite what my detractors will say, on multiple occasions for his quality work in making Miami a real football program again. This thing was really broken when he took over from Randy who really was in over his head.

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 09:42 AM


^^^ I meant to add that our conference isn't world beaters this year so we may catch a few teams being as sloppy as us. FSU looks beatable but they did last year too. There's a chance. Maybe as the stakes get higher the team gets focused? But my concern is they're being taught the wrong things. As of now, I'll take as many wins as possible and an ACC CG appearance with a bowl win so that we can have some steam going into 2016 looking for a bid at the playoffs.

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 09:50 AM


Thanks Dude,

I see your points, and l am trying to see if we progress. I want more as well, and there is only one way to see if this important season comes to fruition......play the games and see. I do expect to beat Cincy.....VT, Clemson, FSU, GT will be tough games. Don't know how good any of them are, but all will be a challenge for us. Play the games, give the guys dynamic sets and plays, learn from mistakes, keep teaching coaching developing, stay on the fundamentals, make adjustments and learn as a coach as, well.....be positive aggressive teach we ...give it all you got,.....Apocalypse Now!
Time will tell!

Posted by: VA Cane | September 28, 2015 at 09:57 AM


Oh and about all the draft picks and stuff. Those guys are always wrong this early, NFL teams aren't even evaluating yet. There's a lot more NFL talent on this team than they listed. Burns, Elder, Bush, both Jenkins, Grace, AQM, McCord are all draftable players in the first 4 rounds. They still have 9 games to put some good stuff on tape, especially the pass rush guys that just need a little more coaching up.

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 09:58 AM


Posted by: VA Cane | September 28, 2015 at 09:57 AM

They say the best coaches are the guys that get teams to improve as the year goes on... 6-7 last year sure says a lot about Al if that holds true. But as a student of history I've learned history is only that, it's only a record of what's happened and doesn't mean very much as to what will happen.

Side note, you know how sometimes a color guy doing the game will use the yellow lines on tv during a replay to explain an excellent play call on offense or defense? I can't remember the last time some one did that for a Miami coach...

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 10:03 AM


So many of these ESPN people are jerks....they have their agenda and spouse it. Greenberg says stupid shit always wanting to rank things as the best...when there is no clear cut best. Buster Olney Tim Kirtchen rating and ranking people by stupid formulas not facts....Olney given dumbass Bryce Harper a pass for loafing....those guys are boneheads....Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith.....phucking idiots....his and hers morons....Colin Cowherd....they got rid of him...jerk....and the worst....Kenny Mayne....and Lebatard and Papi.....horrible!

Posted by: VA Cane | September 28, 2015 at 10:26 AM


Thanks for the bday wishes guys....

Dude... We've had only one game to measure, but there's been improvement. Coley had a better game plan than we've seen, and D'no used the fronts we've been looking for. Not to mention better tackling. There are problems, obviously, but they took a Step in the right direction.

You're right to be skeptical, four years of the same garbage has made us all cynics. But we didn't even expect the changes we got, so who knows what may be in store. Emphasis on may.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 28, 2015 at 11:07 AM


I do not like the 3 4 set.....you have no Woolfork type in there, we get no congestion at the point of attack and on the 2 guys touching the ball...the center and QB.....these next games against good competition will be critical......and pressure congestion sacks tackling containment to's linebacker flow directly to the ball man coverage....will be very important. Unfortunately, NoDPa just does not do this, our D is my biggest concern. I never played D in my career playing or coaching by being passive backing off being nice and soft and letting my opponent punch me in the mouth. I just cannot endorse AlPas and NoDPas style of D.....its so wrong and off base. They are not good D coaches, always my biggest issue. Good guys bad defensive coaches.

Posted by: VA Cane | September 28, 2015 at 11:41 AM


^^^ reminds me of my favorite blitz as a player and coach, right over the center.

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 12:13 PM


Ohio_Cane or UpNorthCane,

Where are you? I need a soccer explanation. Any soccer people.

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 12:24 PM


NEW BLOG IS UP!

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 28, 2015 at 03:22 PM

[Lurker]

No Ohio, I was just joking, using that old recruiting rationalization

[Lurker]

No Ohio, I was just joking, using that old recruiting rationalization

[Ohio_Cane]

K. Goal kick. Explain why teams do this when it looks like the outcome is 50/50. Why not just keep possession and move the ball?

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 03:30 PM
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K. Goal kick. Explain why teams do this when it looks like the outcome is 50/50. Why not just keep possession and move the ball?

Posted by: The Dude | September 28, 2015 at 03:30 PM

I'll assume by "do this" you mean kick it far:

The ball has to leave the penalty area (18 yard box) before it can be touched.

A lot of teams will play a short ball (just outside the penalty area to keep possession, but most teams, (mine included) keep their strikers or even outside midfielders up to take away the short pass to force them to kick it long.

Also, some teams use this long ball as a way to transition to the opposite side of the field quickly and begin a counter attack. The teams that do this are generally very good in the air (headers flicked on to teammates).

[Ohio_Cane]

^^^^ Not sure why that posted your quote twice...

[Old Skool]

St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, with 15 players, tops the list of high schools with the most players on 2015 NFL Kickoff Weekend rosters.

[Ohio_Cane]

No Ohio, I was just joking, using that old recruiting rationalization

Posted by: Lurker | September 28, 2015 at 03:35 PM
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I know, I was playing along lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Canes faithful. ....somebody assure me this Thursday night game is not a TRAP. I know we can score. ..but, Cincinnati really putting up some ridiculous offensive numbers. ...and with 2 starting safeties watching 1st half. ..Cincinnati is going to look to exploit us! Donofrio better be on top of his collective shizat! This is their Super Bowl! Biggest crowd ever expected. .....somebody make me feel better going into this one! God bless you all!

Posted by: Mark from Atlanta | September 28, 2015 at 03:32 PM
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Classic trap game that we will NOT FALL VICTIM TO.

We win handily. 45-17

[Mark from Atlanta]

Ohio_Cane....I like the way you think brother! Just gotta believe, right?

[Lurker]

Ok, you got me Ohio

Still, they sucked anyway, we don't need them (lol)

[Ohio_Cane]

Artie Burns said it yesterday in his interview when asked about Cincy and the numbers they put up vs Memphis.

"Memphis had a lot of broken coverages, that's where the big gains came from"

As long as we play the way we have been, we're good. Oh, and we COULD score 100 on them. Golden won't, but we could.

[The Dude]

K. So when it looks like a punt to the other team it's because defenders were playing the short pass. Makes sense I guess. It seems like a lot of teams are just lobbing the up and hoping for the best.

[Ohio_Cane]

TD,

If U watch enough soccer, specifically teams that possess the ball well, U will see defenders pretty close and taking away that short pass on goal kicks.

[Canezitis]

TMJ, this is the only blog I've ever posted, Golden is not my boy, and it doesn't matter what convo they had it was too soon. I agree on Coley, I think it was too soon and I have the same worry for berrios.

[CaneRock]

No, we ain't good. The same thing that led to broken coverages against Memphis, is the same thing that led to blown coverages against NU...TIME. Although Armstrong brought time with His legs, Cincy buys time with their pass protection, they've only allowed 4 sacks this season.

Give a QB enough time, and He'll tear you to shreds...even a Freshman...TIGHTEN UP!

[NativeCane]

I think TMJ need to go through the concussion protocal himself, LOL>Posted by: raizecane | September 28, 2015 at 01:40 PM

DO NOT! I repeat SOUP, DO NOT take TMJ out, I got to have my comedy as I toil in the trenches and Im willing to risk permanent damage.....U guys making Native laugh and he needs to laugh!

DEM CANES!!!

[CaneRock]

I say our winning deficit will be in the teens, something like 41-28-ish.

[Go Canes]

We left Kiel completely beat up after last year's game. If I remember correctly he completed less than half his passes when we pulled the plug and had at least two picks, maybe three.

We will get plenty of pass rush on their freshman QB and I think we can get 3-5 turnovers.

We are a plus 8 through three games, they are a minus 10.

I expect that trend to continue

47-24 with the 24th point coming late.

[CaneRock]

I see a tight 3Qs, with us pullin' away in the 4th.

[CaneRock]

I see a fairly tight 3Qs, with us pullin' away a lil' bit in the 4th.

[Canezitis]

TMJ, I've never posted on any other blog-this is it. Also, Golden is not my boy. I'm about this U,not about this coach. If he's able to get this team together and start winning like they should, I'd be glad he's our coach; if not, time to move on. It really doesn't matter what Gunner told his coach. It's on the medical staff and the coach as to whether he SHOULD play or not in that scenario. You have a capable back up, why put his future at risk, especially on a short week. I do agree with you on Coley, he didn't look like he was ready yet and I hope they don't rush Berrios back.

[Canezitis]

Sorry, double post, thought it ate my other one.

[360Cane]

Riddle me this...

Do you think you can learn to be a great coach or is it either you have it or you don't?

[Go Canes]

Posted by: Canezitis | September 28, 2015 at 04:55 PM

He did the same thing to me. I offered to never post here again if he could find something from me wherever he said I was supposedly doing it and he of course ignored me.

He's totally out of it, but humorous to read.

[j.w.]

360- You can learn to be a great coach, Carroll was terrible with the Patriots before he became what he is now, and Belichek wasn't very good with the Browns.) It isn't a lot different than any other job or profession in that respect. Those who learn and don't repeat the same mistakes are the most likely candidates IMO.

[Canezitis]

^^^^^^ was about to say something similar.

[AfriCane]

TMJ your concussion argument is the proverbial exercise in futility. You don't see how a twice concussed athlete might have to be held back/out. The NFL just picked up another lawsuit from ex players regarding concussion effects. Plus, Kiel is constantly injured. Remember last year when they played us with a back up because he was injured.

[CaneRock]

360 - You either got it, or you don't. The ones that don't get fired, or they should. Sometimes the ones that do have it get fired, look at Schottenheimer in SD...guy got fired after a 14-2 season, and they haven't done $h!t since.