When an offsides penalty gave Brad Kaaya a free play, he cashed in with a long completion to help the Miami Hurricanes beat Virginia Tech.
The 45-yard gain led to the touchdown that put the Hurricanes ahead to stay. Kaaya also directed a 75-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes of Saturday's 30-20 win.
Kaaya finished 19 for 30 for 296 yards. His pivotal completion came with the score tied, Miami at its own 11-yard line and 42 seconds left in the first half.
The Hurricanes were trying to run out the clock, but on third and 20, Virginia Tech jumped offsides. The Hurricanes took advantage by switching to deep pass.
"If they jump offsides, it's an automatic go route," Kaaya said.
"Brad is really sharp with that," coach Al Golden said.
Kaaya hit Herb Waters for a gain to the Tech 44, and Miami went on to score with four seconds left in the half.
"That's a game-changer right there," Kaaya said. "It changed momentum. I think it changed the outcome."
Miami (4-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) bounced back from a loss a week earlier at Florida State and beat the Hokies (3-4, 1-2) for the second year in a row. The Hurricanes are hoping for a rematch with the Seminoles in the ACC title game in December.
"We preached we can't worry about last week," Kaaya said. "We want to see Florida State again. To do that, we have to handle business."
Miami's defense forced four Tech turnovers and had three sacks. Brenden Motley threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, which led to 10 Miami points.
"We played great on defense," end Chad Thomas said. "We were greedy."
After Tech scored a touchdown to cut Miami's lead to 23-20 midway through the fourth quarter, Kaaya led a nine-play drive and capped it by throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass to Rashawn Scott with 2:44 to go.
Artie Burns then sealed the victory with his second interception of the game. The Hurricanes committed no turnovers.
"We made too many mistakes, gave them too much," Hokies coach Frank Beamer said.
Beamer second-guessed himself for deploying an aggressive defense at the end of the first half, when Miami went the length of the field to score on Kaaya's 7-yard pass to Scott.
"If I have to do it over, I play before the half different," Beamer said.
Motley went 14 for 23 for 136 yards. He was replaced midway through the second half by Michael Brewer, who played for the first time since he broke his left collarbone in Tech's season-opening loss to No. 1 Ohio State.
Brewer threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Ford before the Hurricanes answered with their final touchdown drive.
"Unfortunately it wasn't enough," Brewer said. "But it was nice to get out there and get my feet wet a little bit."
Miami played the last 20 minutes without middle linebacker Raphael Kirby, who was carted to the locker room with a right knee injury. His replacement, sophomore Juwon Young, had an interception and a tackle for a loss.
"I've been kind of down, waiting for my chance, and today I got it," Young said. "It made me feel good my preparation paid off."
BIG ONE next Saturday!!!
Go Canes!!!!!!
Posted by: Go Canes | October 18, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Boom. Had a blast hanging with U 86. Our Canes Won and Covered. Great Pics and Article. Love the Title.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 18, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Terrance you are back next week for Clemson?
Posted by: Go Canes | October 18, 2015 at 11:16 PM
Terrance you are back next week for Clemson?
Posted by: Go Canes | October 18, 2015 at 11:16 PM
DUMB QUESTION?
HELL YES!!!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2015 at 11:17 PM
Third picture from top, that is Terrance with Jerry. Jerry is an 80+ year old man who goes to every UM football, baseball and basketball game every year. We are HONORED to know him.
IF HE CAN MAKE IT TO EVERY UM HOME GAME IN ALL THREE SPORTS THEN WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR EXCUSE???
#SorrySlackers
Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Awesome. Already starting the countdown.
Hoping beyond hope we get 65,000+ in there to get us a legit home field advantage!
Posted by: Go Canes | October 18, 2015 at 11:23 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2015 at 11:22 PM
There isn't one.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 18, 2015 at 11:24 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Golden???
Posted by: WWIN | October 19, 2015 at 12:05 AM
I'm going to leave the wife and kids home. It's going to be ugly!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Hoping beyond hope we get 65,000+ in there to get us a legit home field advantage!
Posted by: Go Canes | October 18, 2015 at 11:23 PM
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Me too! Thats just more fans for Fire Golden chants!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 12:40 AM
The scenery should be lovely being that Clemson is coming to town!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Oh lordy! VTs offense was ranked #88. Our D did fantastic against them! Give No'd a raise!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 12:58 AM
Clemson's offense is not that potent. But they do have a top 20 defense.
Posted by: raizecane | October 19, 2015 at 01:10 AM
Raphael Kirby is out for the year, having to undergo surgery.
This should serve as a reminder for all of us when we criticize the players. Even if they turn out not to be championship caliber players, if they never maximize their potential or struggle with their assignments: They should never, ever be called "trash", "losers", "quitters" or even nastier things by the fans.
While we fans risk nothing but a foul mood following a disappointing game, they run the risk that the next snap might be the last one they ever take as a Hurricane or even in their career. That's a lot of sacrifice, and we should appreciate that even if we don't like the result(s).
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 03:50 AM
^^^ I totally agree 100%. Except for Kyle Wright who turned out to be all of those things.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 19, 2015 at 04:19 AM
Speaking of criticizing players, here's one of those "Me guys"...a "bad apple"...a "NON-leader":
https://twitter.com/pinenippless/status/655886213765832704
Posted by: CaneRock | October 19, 2015 at 05:07 AM
Doubt I'll make the Clemson game, my body cannot take South Beach in back to back weekends. I'll tell my wife it's because I want to spend time with her and the kids and score brownie points. Doubt there will be 65K at the game. Everyone I talk to is frustrated with Golden.
Posted by: Schnelly | October 19, 2015 at 06:12 AM
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!! A NOON GAME!!!! LOVE WAKING UP 5AM ON A SATURDAY AND TAILGATING BEFORE 80% OF AMERICA IS EVEN AWAKE..THEN HEADING INTO THE EASY BAKE OVEN FOR 4 HOURS AND ROASTING MY WHITE ASS OFF!!!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
Posted by: canezilla | October 19, 2015 at 06:45 AM
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 12:40 AM
There aren't fire Golden chants at the games, just a ton of real, hardcore UM fans rooting their asses off for a Canes win.
I'll be one of them.
Can't wait!
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 06:47 AM
Sad to see Duke, Pitt & Temple ranked. I wonder if an upset this week would be enough to get us in, even if just for a week or two.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 19, 2015 at 07:34 AM
The scenery should be lovely being that Clemson is coming to town!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Yes indeedy!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 07:40 AM
I'm all for Clemson coming here.
We're all talking about the same thing, we don't even have to say it out loud.
The question I have is why is that? Why Clemson? Is there something in the water?
Makes for an entertaining game if things don't go well on the field.
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 07:54 AM
Great win!!!
Play that stands out was the bomb at the end of the first hald. Heady play by Kaaya and Waters. But the catch was the real gem, an AMAZING catch by Waters.
Everything tastes better after a win. Now onto the next:
#BeatClemson
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 08:12 AM
^^^ I totally agree 100%. Except for Kyle Wright who turned out to be all of those things.
Posted by: The Dude | October 19, 2015 at 04:19 AM
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Literally LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 08:54 AM
Play that stands out was the bomb at the end of the first hald. Heady play by Kaaya and Waters. But the catch was the real gem, an AMAZING catch by Waters.
Everything tastes better after a win. Now onto the next:
#BeatClemson
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 08:12 AM
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No!!! What really stands out at the end of the half was that Golden was going to sit on the ball until Kaaya saved his ass! C'mon man, you have 52 seconds left w/ 2 timeouts and your sitting on the lead......Typical loser mentality!
You take that play away and the turnover VT gave up on the 2 yard line and VT wins that game!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 08:55 AM
@mattyports: Miami Hurricanes midseason report: what to like, what to dislike, and why there's hope. http://t.co/H526xVig1Q http://t.co/9dUILeog1s
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 08:57 AM
I'll be a much happier camper when Golden is served his papers!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 08:59 AM
Finally Clemson week
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 19, 2015 at 08:59 AM
So, we're still talking about ways VT MIGHT have won the game?
I guess I must be an idiot to live in the present and enjoy the win.
Anyway, on to a really good Clemson team.They're going to be a tough out. More talented across the board, but we've got a punchers chance against them.
It's #BeatClemson week. Let's get the big upset!
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 09:03 AM
Assuming there's no possibility for a Medical RS for Kirby?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:04 AM
I guess I must be an idiot to live in the present
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 09:03 AM
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You finally get it!!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 09:09 AM
TBCC...back it down a notch dude!
We WON, let's celebrate for a week and see what happens next week, OK?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:10 AM
Gotcha!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 09:14 AM
A-freaking-men.
Not thrilled with our performance by any means.
But we won pretty easily, sloppy as it was. Time to move on and start looking forward to next Saturday.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 09:14 AM
Jenn Smith @JESComm 13m13 minutes ago
If you missed it, here's @SylvesterCancer's flash mob from Saturday's @MiamiHurricanes game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g6eXemDDJc … #CanesAgainstCancer
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:15 AM
What a dichotomy. We want the CANES to win so badly, but we need a new top notch coach. What a DAMN mess. We win, and we demand a new coach. NOW!
Posted by: ML Alumni1970. | October 19, 2015 at 09:16 AM
Very cool post Ohio. Well done by those remarkable people.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 09:20 AM
You finally get it!!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 09:09 AM
What I get is this: that if I were to drop dead tomorrow, I would have died being happy for a win, instead of being miserable because I haven't gotten what I wanted in terms of a coaching change.
I mean call me crazy, but the point of being a sports fan is to cheer for your team to win and then to be happy when they do win,
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 09:27 AM
Hurricanes lose middle linebacker Kirby (knee) for season
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/college-football/hurricanes-lose-middle-linebacker-kirby-knee-for-s/nn5Yb/
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 09:28 AM
@mattyports: Miami Hurricanes midseason report: what to like, what to dislike, and why there's hope. http://t.co/H526xVig1Q http://t.co/9dUILeog1s
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 08:57 AM
After reading this, I had to think: For years, it has felt like we're just one year and a good recruiting class away from being back.
Enter Freddie Mercury: We want it all, and we want it NOW!
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:31 AM
Good report on team positive/negative aspects and hope for future. The positives are great....negatives glaring. The message I would give you...we have some good players who need to work harder, focus, think,execute fundamentals, and play aggressive. We need this coaching staff to really coach, teach, develop these players, be open to new successful dynamic aggressive schemes, learn to make adjustments quickly, stop being afraid and passive, and play to win. It takes players and coaches working together to win together ....Team.
It does not surprise me that so many people don't know see acknowledge understand working together is critical to winning.
Good win celebration over must win game this week must put in work to beat Clemson.
Posted by: VA Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:38 AM
@antonazucar: Miami has had FIVE (5!!!) TDs called back via penalties. FIVE!!!! https://t.co/D7iXfAkKkR
@mattyports: Consider the TDs indirectly wiped out, too. Only one team (South Carolina, 21) has attempted more FGs than UM's 19. https://t.co/xFuPvVhs4x
Penalties at the worst possible times have killed us this year.
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 09:46 AM
After reading this, I had to think: For years, it has felt like we're just one year and a good recruiting class away from being back.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:31 AM
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I really thought last years team was going to be the turning point for this program and I was really excited about Miami football! We had future NFL players in place at almost every position. Going 6-7 with that team felt like a kick in the nuts!
Sorry for being so negative, but last years performance really did it for me!.....Trust me, I'm the most positive guy in the world and will give someone a chance! I've been disappointed way too long, I just want to get back to being relevant again!!! I want to be that team that is featured on College Gameday on Saturdays! I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 09:51 AM
After needed win, 'Canes set sights on No. 6 Clemson
It didn't take long for the Hurricanes to turn their focus to the next challenge.
Not long after snapping a two-game losing streak with a 30-20 victory over Coastal Division rival Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon, Miami's players were asked about the opportunity ahead of them with No. 6 Clemson coming to Sun Life Stadium next week.
And to a man, the Hurricanes said they were ready to embrace the opportunity ahead of them.
"That's a good team. They've got dudes across the board," said Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya, who was 19-of-30 for 296 yards with a pair of touchdowns in the win over the Hokies.
"This last defense that we just played, Virginia Tech, is one of the most disciplined teams in the ACC. But in terms of athlete-wise, Clemson and Florida State are the most athletic teams in our conference. They've got some dudes. We have some dudes too and we just have to go to work this week. We can't hang on this win too much because in the ACC, every week, someone's bringing it. We're the Miami Hurricanes. They're the Clemson Tigers and it's going to be a big game. We've got to start getting ready."
With a stretch of six crucial conference games ahead, that's likely to be how Miami approaches every week from here on out, whether their opponent is ranked or not. But there's no doubt Saturday's matchup against the Tigers (6-0, 3-0) might be a little bit more emotionally-charged.
The Hurricanes (4-2, 1-1) are looking to carry momentum forward after their victory over the Hokies. After evening their conference record, their long-stated goal of winning the Coastal Division championship and playing for the ACC title remain in play. And more than that, they understand what a victory over a team like Clemson could do for a program — and a coach in Al Golden — that has struggled to find a statement win in recent seasons.
Miami hasn't beaten a top-10 team since 2009 when the then 17th-ranked Hurricanes upset No. 8 Oklahoma, 21-20. To find the last time an unranked Hurricanes team accomplished that feat you have to go back even further, to 1998 when Edgerrin James ran for 299 yards and Miami shocked third-ranked UCLA 49-45 in a classic game at the Orange Bowl.
That Miami win snapped the Bruins' 20-game win streak. While Clemson won't bring a win streak that long to South Florida next week, the Tigers have won their last 34 games against unranked opponents.
The Hurricanes will look to end that streak and they'll do so with Kaaya playing at a high level and Miami's defense playing better than it was early in the year, though the unit will have to adjust after the loss of linebacker Raphael Kirby, who hurt his knee Saturday and will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday, Golden said.
Though Virginia Tech managed seven plays of more than 20 yards Saturday, the Hurricanes had four takeaways in the win, led by Artie Burns' two interceptions. They had three sacks of Hokies quarterback Brenden Motley, a crucial fourth-down stop in the third quarter, and held the Hokies to 3-of-10 on third-down conversions.
All are encouraging numbers as the unit prepares to face preseason ACC Player of the Year, Tigers quarterback DeShaun Watson and Clemson, which averages 35 points and 448.5 yards per game.
"I think they played better," Golden said of his defense's showing against Virginia Tech.
"They saw the ball better. Our gap integrity was better. They came to work all week. … We have to get rid of those explosive runs. We hadn't been that last year. We didn't give up many explosive runs a year ago and now we're giving up too many. Gap integrity, have good force, I thought we played hard. We were aggressive."
Added defensive end Chad Thomas, "[Clemson's] a big challenge. It's our next game, but we have to focus on heavy next week. Practice, we've got to go hard in practice. We've got to go to meeting rooms, major film [study]. That's just the next game and we've got to take the challenge. They're a [No. 6] team. We're trying to win the game."
ccabrera@tribpub.com; Twitter @ChristyChirinos
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Mid-term LOF?
Offense: R. Scott
Defense: A. Burns
Freshman:K. Norton
Coach: Williams
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 10:05 AM
^^^^^I would say Corn instead of Burns, he's been more consistant.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 10:08 AM
ACC Digital Network @theACCDN 5m5 minutes ago
#MondayMotivation? Get fired up for @ClemsonFB vs. @CanesFootball with this hype video!
http://www.theacc.com/video/5624f1c4e4b0ac49cdb52e21?utm_source=Kevin%20Hyland%20ACC%20tw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ACC%20Digital%20Network …
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 10:13 AM
I'd go Kaaya, Burns, Norton and Beard.
My second half predictions are Kaaya, Quan, Norton and Kehoe.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM
I'd go Kaaya, Burns, Norton and Beard.
My second half predictions are Kaaya, Quan, Norton and Kehoe.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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Pretty sure Kaaya was ineligible
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 10:21 AM
And I'd LOVE Coley to replace Kaaya on that second half list. If he does it means we had a great second half of the year.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Ahhh, then I'm going with Scott for the first half, Coley (praying!!!) the second.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 10:25 AM
Kaaya and Bush were not allowed as selections.
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 10:28 AM
MTLOF:
Offense...Scott
Defense...Thomas
Freshman...JJ
Coach...Melvin
Posted by: CaneRock | October 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM
O - Scott, D - Elder, F - Norton, C - Beard, ST - Badgley
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 10:44 AM
And can they stop with the Crawford experiment at Safety please, the kid will never make an impact at Safety at UM, trash...put JJ in there.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Wait, what is this?
I thought players were picked before the season and that was it.
Is there a second half one?
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 10:47 AM
Wait, what is this?
I thought players were picked before the season and that was it.
Is there a second half one?
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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Intent was who are the LOF's at the midway point.
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 10:50 AM
Wait, what is this?
I thought players were picked before the season and that was it.
Is there a second half one?
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 10:47 AM
It's about who would get the award if the season ended today based on the performance of the first six games. Only Go went on to include second half picks.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 10:51 AM
Looks like the spread is at 7 for now!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM
Miami Hurricanes Football: 5 Observations Following Win Against Virginia Tech
http://caneswarning.com/2015/10/18/miami-hurricanes-football-5-observations-following-win-against-virginia-tech/
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Enter Freddie Mercury: We want it all, and we want it NOW!
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 19, 2015 at 09:31 AM
Well done, son, well done!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM
O: Crow
D: Crow
ST: Crow
Fresh: JJ
Coach: VACane
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Ok, got it. I'm going to have to look it up. Honestly I forgot who I picked. Seems like ages ago.
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:24 AM
Through 6 games Hurricanes averaging:
UM Offense: 33.6 ppg
UM Defense: 22.6 ppg
The 40/20 rule is NOT being followed.
Had Hurricanes EITHER only allowed 20 points or scored 40 points against Cincy and FSU they would have won BOTH games.
The 40/20 rule must be adhered to!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:26 AM
CHANGE IT TO 35/28
Posted by: canezilla | October 19, 2015 at 11:28 AM
What ever happened to Malcolm Lewis?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Posted a stat yesterday showing the average points scored per team is nearly 31 per game this season. The Big 12 team is averaging 38 a game. It's on pace to break the all time record.
The AVERAGE is 31 per team. That's an incredible number.
Just give me the 40 part and I'll take my chances for the rest of the season.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 11:36 AM
86, he's never looked right to me after that gruesome injury. He used to be so quick and it seems like he's lost some of that.
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM
What the fU%K!!! Miami vs. Clemson will have a noon time kick-off. SMH
Chit, I'm guessing that the beloved Golden and the university AD had a say in the game time matter and what not. U know how Golden doesn't take to kindly to those PRIME TIME night games and what not. Seeing that he tends not to have that Golden touch regarding being on the winning side.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM
If anyone actually thinks that anybody but the network had anything to do with game times, they need to put down the pipe and take a break.
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:40 AM
The 40/20 rule must be adhered to!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Actually the ' 40/20 ' rule has nothing to do with the outcome of those two games. Simply because... It's all about the COACHING!
Speaking of coaching. Feeling bad for Coach Harbaugh. To have victory taken away from him and his team in the blink of an eternal moment.
And there's good ol' boy Jimbo No. 2 up there in Gainsville. I have to admit that the Florida Gators are in good hands with McIwain now.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM
WHO AM I?
2015 (Freshman): Made career debut vs. Bethune-Cookman (Sept. 5)...Recorded first reception of career on 13-yard catch in action at FAU (Sept. 11)...Saw action vs. Nebraska (Sept. 19), but did not record any stats.
High School: Consensus four-star player by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN.com… Rated as the 19th overall junior college prospect by ESPN… He also was ranked as the 16th junior college prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings…
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM
It's a KNOWN FACT that your boi Golden DIDN'T want to play mighty Louisville in 2014. Well, Golden and the university AD didn't want Miami to open the season with a Labor Day PRIME TIME national televised game. Go figure!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:44 AM
Njoku???
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:45 AM
The WISE GUYS know a good bet when they see one.
Opening line: Clemson - 3 1/2
In the blink of an eye 24 hours: Clemson - 7 1/2.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Name all 7 legacy players on the current UM roster?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:48 AM
We have SEVEN.
WOW!
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:49 AM
And can they stop with the Crawford experiment at Safety please, the kid will never make an impact at Safety at UM, trash...put JJ in there.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Sorry to break the new to U, but Golden and D'Onofrio won't break precedence with Crawford.
And yes, the YOUNGER safeties should be getting more SIGNIFICANT playing time. Seeing that these players will be returning next season.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Actually the ' 40/20 ' rule has nothing to do with the outcome of those two games.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Your OPINION is wrong again, its a FACT jack!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Chickillo is the only one I can thinking of.
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:51 AM
*think
Posted by: Lurker | October 19, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Watson will absolutely be the best signal caller that Miami has faced this season! Ouch.
And Clemson's defense is solid on down.
I just hope the Canes ' stick with the running game ' and don't abandon it too quickly and what not. Because not too many teams defeat Top 10 squads being ONE-DIMENSIONAL. Enter the recent FSU affair in the state capital.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Trust me, I'm the most positive guy in the world and will give someone a chance! I've been disappointed way too long, I just want to get back to being relevant again!!! I want to be that team that is featured on College Gameday on Saturdays! I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 19, 2015 at 09:51 AM
And I say trust me Cane man, because your wishes absolutely won't come to FRUITION as long as Golden remains head coach!!!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:56 AM
I might be away so i cant watch the game on sat...its not gonna have a good outcome anyway...we are playing a top five team..
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Thomas and Muhammad are a NASTY pair on the synthetic-turf.
And this kid J Young is going to be a very good linebacker. I liked the performance of the kid last Saturday. For instance, he seems quicker and faster than RK. But that could be my warped imagination seeing things and what not.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Phuck 40/20, gimme the defense that held a HEALTHY Dalvin Cook to 54 yds., and the FSU offense to 7 pts. Gimme a defense that can stop a simple lead option.
BTW, has anybody seen TH3...He was last seen leaving SLS with a #1 from VT.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 19, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Your OPINION is wrong again, its a FACT jack!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 11:50 AM
If you say so.
Again, the bottom line is COACHING was the MAIN factor in those two losses and the losses the past FOUR seasons!
For instance, it's amazing how Harbaugh and McIwain took over two CRAPPY teams and in one-half season have gotten the most of these squads. SMH
In the mean time. It's been four seasons plus, and it's still the same ol' same ol' concerning Cane coaching matters. Go figure.
Yeah, yeah I know by now. That ONION HEAD left Golden some chitty, players and there was the The Cloud and Miami was playing too many PRIME TIME night games and what not.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Freddie needs a mentor who agrees with that statement....flashback to 1967 Jim Morrison...Doors singer....When The Musics Over.....
"We want the world and we want it now!"....guess we have voncensus huh?
Posted by: VA Cane | October 19, 2015 at 12:06 PM
We have to get rid of those explosive runs. We hadn't been that last year. We didn't give up many explosive runs a year ago and now we're giving up too many. Gap integrity, have good force, I thought we played hard. We were aggressive." Golden..
The guy is bragging about our run defense last year,,,, la la land
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 19, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Yes a win is a win, and the Golden GROUPIES will take any win. Be it a narrow victory or a double-digit victory.
But... V Tech is a very, very, very bad team!! And Coach Beamer could retire after the season. Especially if the Hokies finish 6-6 or worst.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Legacies,
Patchan
Chickillo
McDermott
Linder
Testaverde
Golden?
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 19, 2015 at 12:11 PM
The guy is bragging about our run defense last year,,,, la la land
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 19, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Literally LOL
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 12:12 PM
I'm thinking Michigan has their punter in PROTECTIVE CUSTODY. LMFAO
Man, after he graduates the kid better move as far away as he can from the state of Michigan. Chit, the dude might not even be able to get a job as a janitor.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 12:15 PM
OK, so I am in the market for a new ride, an SUV type of vehicle. Any positive recommendations on specific brands or vehicles or even what to avoid at all costs?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Goldenhomer...not bad, U got 6, but U missed #7.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | October 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Your 309 posts calling everyone a loseerrrrr will be sorely missed.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 12:18 PM
but U missed #7.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Do cousins count as legacies?...JJ & Miller?
Posted by: CaneRock | October 19, 2015 at 12:20 PM
CR...negative.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 19, 2015 at 12:21 PM
I'll say one thing. The head coach at Utah will absolutely be a HOT coaching COMMODITY at the conclusion of the season!! Heck, I wouldn't mind see Coach Kyle coaching the Hurricanes sometime in the near future.
FWIW....
Utah is " 8-1 " in bowl games with Whittingham as head coach. SMH
However, the only problem is Kyle is a MORMON ( Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against the church of LDS. )! So that's possibly why he's turn down other lucrative college head coaching jobs in the past.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Posted by: TheeMackJones | October 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM
You don't really believe this do you? That Golden or James "made some calls" to get a noon start?
I actually think you do.
And you realize the Gators are a absolutel miracle 4th and 15 conversion against Tennnessee from being 4-2 like us right?
Posted by: Go Canes | October 19, 2015 at 12:23 PM