With unprecedented excitement surrounding the 2015-16 University of Miami men’s basketball team, Hurricane fans have responded in record numbers, already setting a new program high for most season tickets sold.
Fewer than 1,000 seats are still available for sale, after accounting for seats sold as season tickets plus those held for current UM students and team use.
"When we first arrived at Miami, we were told it would be tough to sell out the BankUnited Center and it would be hard to build a basketball fan base," said Head Coach Jim Larrañaga. "But in four short years, we have set all kinds of records with both sellout crowds and student attendance."
Season ticket pricing for remaining seats start at $249, following a sellout in the $130 sections. Click here to view remaining availability and pricing or call 1-800-GO-CANES to order by phone.
Due to record season ticket sales, seats may not be available on a single-game basis."It's exciting to see our fans and the local community rally around our men's basketball team," said Jason Layton, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sales & Communications.
"With fewer than 1,000 seats remaining for sale, a month before we've played our first game, we could very reasonably sell out each of our ACC games if not the entire season."
The 17-game home schedule opens on Nov. 13 and includes a non-conference matchup with Florida on Dec. 8 plus ACC contests against Duke, Syracuse, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and two-time defending ACC Regular Season Champion, Virginia.
Ranked No. 21 in the latest CBS Sports Preseason Top-25 poll, the Hurricanes return the core lineup from a squad that advanced to the championship game of the 2015 NIT, including seniors Angel Rodriguez, Tonye Jekiri and Sheldon McClellan, who was among the 20 players named to the watch list for the 2016 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award.
"This is going to be a fun year and we are excited to hear that our fans are getting behind this team even before the games begin by purchasing season tickets in huge numbers," Larrañaga said. "Our players and coaches are working extremely hard to take Miami basketball to the next level."
Yeah!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:20 PM
Siesta Key Beach
Posted by: 86Cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:24 PM
This is a good omen! Every time I've been "1st" the Thursday before a game UM has won 50% of the time!!! Is the cup half full or half empty? Buwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
Go 'canes!!!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Siesta Key Beach
Posted by: 86Cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:24 PM
The West Coast is the best coast!!!!!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:27 PM
Boom. 86 and KYCane I am looking at the Louisville Game or the Last Home Game for our Canesspace Spring Sports Spectacular. We just have to see how Baseball, Tennis, etc schedules look. Boom.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 22, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Sarasota Cane hopefully it's a good omen. My Canes Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 22, 2015 at 11:33 PM
This is a good omen! Every time I've been "1st" the Thursday before a game UM has won 50% of the time!!! Is the cup half full or half empty? Buwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
Go 'canes!!!!
50/50 when u get a 1st... If u can do it before P5 games, well
See a nice Improvement in the W column!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 22, 2015 at 11:34 PM
Sarasota Cane hopefully it's a good omen. My Canes Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 22, 2015 at 11:33 PM
It is.....or it isn't..... :-)
Get well soon!
Go 'canes!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:34 PM
Thanks Sarasota Cane. Hahaha Epi.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 22, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Kia Sorrento 2016
Posted by: 86Cane | October 22, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Nice 86.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 22, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Lol wwin
We all know mcdee not great for us, but I don't care who you are, chit tastes good. Just even a plain cheeburg & fries. That's why I try not to drive by them. But nothing beats an old school krystal or White Castle
Posted by: Lurker | October 22, 2015 at 02:47 PM
Dammit Lurker now you sold me on Krystals... headed there now!
Two thumbs up on this post! And you right about Krystals... the one by my house been so good lately I emailed them about it last night lol!
But for some reason I can eat whatever I want but never gain a pound... but doctor told me I got high blood pressure last month... she thinks it's from my eating habits but I told her it's from Golden lol!
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2015 at 12:01 AM
I enjoy it very much and we're both lucky guys then.
Posted by: Schnelly | October 22, 2015 at 09:07 PM
You must be a great man like me! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | October 23, 2015 at 12:06 AM
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 22, 2015 at 11:34 PM
UpNorth is like 7-1 when posting first on gameday blog.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 03:29 AM
You can't make this stuff up:
Joe Philbin (and UM’s Al Golden, for that matter) are big on slogans; Philbin hung them all over the Dolphins facility and UM – under Golden – pasted inspirational quotes from Golden, Bill Belichick, Rick Pitino and others near urinals, sinks, hallways, etc.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/10/dan-campbell-trying-more-creative-touches-behind-the-scenes-dolphins-heat-nuggets-um-president-asked.html
Urinals? Really?
If going to the bathroom feels like "brick by brick" to you, better change your diet or go see a doctor. This message has been brought to you by Al Golden. Oh my.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 03:40 AM
Makes me wonder. Because coaching matters only up to a point.
You're either a self- motivated person or you're not. A coach can't ever motivate an unmotivated person if they don't have it in them. And what I seem to be seeing in Colin is complacency. Losing your mojo is on you, not the coach. The team is way worse without Harbaugh, but Kapernick sucking is on him. Zero leadership.
Posted by: Lurker | October 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Yes and no because people change. CK might no longer be motivated after losing his HC. The military changes unmotivated people into motivated people all the time, I've seen it. When some guys get out, they lose it, other guys keep it forever. A great leader (which is what a HC is) like Harbaugh motivates everyone and everything they touch. When everyone is selling out for the HC, and the HC knows how to win, everyone plays better. The whole system is gone. Yes they've lost players and that matters, but more than anything they've lost the way they do business and in certain endeavors this means almost everything. It's why certain coaches can turn everything around so quickly. Look at Alex Smith, JH saved his career. Harbaugh wins because he's obsessed with winning.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 03:41 AM
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 03:40 AM
The signs that AG needs to go are literally everywhere, lol.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 03:42 AM
The part (player) might still be good, but if the machine (team) is broken, it's hard to tell what's wrong. Likewise, when the machine is humming, the parts all look good. A great mechanic (HC) builds great machines getting the most out of their parts. Without a great mechanic, well you might as well be driving a 2016 Kia. Lol.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 03:49 AM
Any truth to the rumor that the bathroom signs read "No Freelancing, Trust Your Technique."
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 03:52 AM
Any truth to the rumor that the bathroom signs read "No Freelancing, Trust Your Technique."
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2015 at 03:52 AM
LOL. Is that what she said?
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 04:22 AM
But in a macro sense, teams with a lot of athletes who move fast and play hard are going to get flagged more often.
The Power 5 teams with the most penalties since Golden was hired at Miami are Oregon, Baylor, UCLA, Texas Tech, USC, Washington, Cal, Florida, Virginia Tech and Florida State. The Canes rank just a tick worse than Ohio State and just a bit better than Georgia in terms of total penalties.
And so the problem for Miami isn’t that they’re getting flagged, because plenty of good teams get flagged. The problem is that Miami hasn’t won enough -- with or without penalties -- for Golden to avoid being blamed for the flags.
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/87197/does-al-golden-deserve-blame-for-miamis-penalties
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 04:23 AM
^^^ What kind of penalties also? I don't think false starts on the first snap are because someone plays fast and hard. Okay targeting, sure, pass interference whatever, even offsides could all be from playing hard and fast. We just dont know what the hell is going on.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 04:35 AM
^^^ What kind of penalties also?
(...)
We just dont know what the hell is going on.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2015 at 04:35 AM
Concerning the type of penalties, they break the numbers down in the article.
I totally agree with your last sentence, though.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 04:47 AM
Trayvon Mullen recently decided he'd take an unofficial visit to LSU this weekend to watch the Tigers' homecoming game against Western Kentucky. He'll fly out to Baton Rouge Friday morning instead of checking out the UM-Clemson game like he originally planned.
On top of FSU and LSU, Mullen figures he'll take official visits to Clemson and TCU and will have to figure out a fifth. He wants to knock out a decision in January.
Binjimen Victor still insists his recruitment is wide open.
He's already taken official visits to West Virginia and most recently Ohio State, and says Tennessee, Florida, Louisville and Auburn are all in the mix for his last three official visits.
Victor plans to make his decision at the U.S. Army All-American Game. He discusses all of the above, his three touchdowns on Thursday plus hanging out with Sam Bruce in Columbus, Ohio in the video interview below with the Miami Herald.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/hssports/2015/10/mullen-to-take-unofficial-to-lsu-victor-talks-official-to-osu.html
^^^ These are local top players barley mentioning Miami. This staff or the next needs to get a foot in the door at Coconut Creek.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 05:31 AM
Coach L is a great coach and motivator. He has a great feel for talent, and he knows how to develop players from both a physical and psychological standpoint. Coach L has really recruited a good group of young men and he exudes confidence and success. I am a big coach L fan!
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 23, 2015 at 05:38 AM
^^^ These are local top players barley mentioning Miami. This staff or the next needs to get a foot in the door at Coconut Creek.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 05:31 AM
There's only so much a good sales pitch or networking can do when you're not winning.
Just check the sports media: You'll barely find anything on the Hurricanes if you check SI, ESPN, or Yahoo on the web. Even Temple is getting more media attention than us these days, and it pains me to say, rightfully so.
We have to start the big ones like tomorrow (undefated top 5 team) and if we do, go on to win the other games as well.
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 06:05 AM
@mattyports: For the late-nighters: assessing Miami's LB unit after a rash of season-ending injuries. https://t.co/SvMSopr4bv https://t.co/cOnB2vuMJP
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 06:08 AM
@mattyports: Dave George: if Miami is Miami, even Clemson is beatable. If Miami isn't Miami ... well, read his thoughts. https://t.co/FuF3FjuK4s
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 06:12 AM
Vfb, I certainly agree with you there. Its always been my opinion that losing provides rival coaches with all the ammo needed to negative recruit against us.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 06:17 AM
Been said on here countless times, winning cures everything.
Win this game and we're likely in the Top 25 with our destiny for the season and in recruiting in our own hands.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 06:39 AM
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 23, 2015 at 05:38 AM
And how old is he?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 08:02 AM
Boom. 86 and KYCane I am looking at the Louisville Game or the Last Home Game for our Canesspace Spring Sports Spectacular. We just have to see how Baseball, Tennis, etc schedules look. Boom.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 22, 2015 at 11:32 PM
I WILL BE GOING TO SOME BASEBALL GAMES WITH U GUYS THIS YEAR
Posted by: canezilla | October 23, 2015 at 08:06 AM
Posted by: VfB_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 06:05 AM
Let's start by actually beating teams we're better than, like every team in the Coastal and most of them in the Atlantic. Also, winning OOC games against Cincy would be nice.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 08:09 AM
Even Temple Is Better Off Without Golden
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 08:25 AM
My God there are thousands of people in Mexico about to get wiped off the face of the earth by that hurricane about to hit them.
For those of you who pray, it's time right now. The storm is the most powerful to ever be recorded and there's no escaping it.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 08:28 AM
Miami picked the wrong Temple coach. That being said I do not want anymore Temple coaches.
Posted by: trianglecane | October 23, 2015 at 08:46 AM
Posted by: trianglecane | October 23, 2015 at 08:46 AM
You may have 1 shot of King Louie for you
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 08:48 AM
Miami Hurricanes Football Game 7 Preview: Clemson Tigers
http://caneswarning.com/2015/10/23/miami-hurricanes-football-game-7-preview-clemson-tigers/
Posted by: 30CINCO | October 23, 2015 at 09:01 AM
Go Canes...yeah, that's a monster storm. They say it's gonna hit parts of Texas also.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 09:03 AM
Patrick Willis was the heart & soul of that SF team, once He retired, it was a wrap. Same thing with Baltimore trying to find their way now without Ray Lewis.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 09:11 AM
Been said on here countless times, winning cures everything.
Win this game and we're likely in the Top 25 with our destiny for the season and in recruiting in our own hands.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 06:39 AM
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I have no faith Golden can outcoach Dabo, and that's what it's going to take.
I will cheer for a win, hope for a win, pray for a win, but I don't think we can.
Thanks, Al.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 09:12 AM
#PrayersForMexico
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 09:14 AM
CIS:
What happened to the power running game.
No I formation. No Ace. No lead blocker. We run a limited amount of pistol but we telegraph everything. Every pistol run is off tackle., predominately to the right. Every shotgun is always to the opposite side of where he is lined up and is almost always to the right.
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 09:16 AM
I'm here in Houston and we are bracing for torrential rainfall this weekend. Forecast up to 17 inches in Austin, 10+ through San Antonio. Houston might escape it if the models are correct (a lot can change), but keeping my fingers crossed. I can only imagine what Mexico is going through now. What a disaster.
Posted by: BEERicane | October 23, 2015 at 09:19 AM
Canezilla that sounds like a plan. Looking forward to it.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 23, 2015 at 09:23 AM
CIS:
What happened to the power running game.
No I formation. No Ace. No lead blocker. We run a limited amount of pistol but we telegraph everything. Every pistol run is off tackle., predominately to the right. Every shotgun is always to the opposite side of where he is lined up and is almost always to the right.
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 09:16 AM
I was thinking something similar to this the other day. Golden has used the phrase "got to be multiple" when speaking of his defense (which I think may have been an attempt to justify his failed system) but on offense we don't see it. We are very telling on offense. We run a read option, with no option. The only option I see is to hit the slant, but its only a matter of time before opposing DB's jump this play.
Does anyone remember a couple years back when we used a formation with Malcolm Lewis as the only WR split out wide? EVERY time in that formation, we ran the ball. If an every day fan like myself knew it was coming you can bet other teams did. Definitely think something needs to be added, to predictable
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 09:25 AM
Yep, Willis was the heart of that defense, but as I understand it ownership let several good players go, and couldn't get along with the coach. SF went from looking almost unbeatable in the NFC 2 years ago, to a bottom tier team.
Also, Kap has gone from looking hard to looking soft, and it's not just coaching. Some people don't handle fame and riches well.
It's early and anything can happen, but right now, Cam Newton is looking like the NFC MVP, after 6 games. Other than Olsen, there's not a lot of weapons on that team and they haven't lost. At the end of the season, I think you're looking at GB, Seattle will come back, possibly/probably Carolina if Cam stays healthy, Giants (don't see Philly &'Dallas) from the East, maybe Atlanta & one other.
AFC is a little harder to predict other than NE.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 09:31 AM
Remember Malcolm Lewis??
Good Question...
Posted by: RCCF | October 23, 2015 at 09:33 AM
#PrayersForBeericane
Stay safe, friend.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 09:38 AM
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 09:31 AM
If Dallas can just hang around until Romo gets back, they can be alright, especially in the NFC East. The AFC belongs to the Patriots, everyone else needs to prove it.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM
Feel bad for al those people. Stay safe BEER.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:02 AM
This thing came out of nowhere. Nobody was talking about it yesterday. Now it's a killer.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 09:25 AM
Our O is predictable because the check downs are obvious. When the D gives us a certain look, we check to a play that everyone knows is coming. It's why we suck on third down, the D gives us a look and calls our plays for us. It's seriously barely above high school stuff.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
This thing came out of nowhere. Nobody was talking about it yesterday. Now it's a killer.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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Yeah. That's a big reason it's so scary. Little time to react to something that massive and strong.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
What's the Boy Scouts motto? Always be prepared.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 10:08 AM
This thing came out of nowhere. Nobody was talking about it yesterday. Now it's a killer.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Sadly, our country was to worried about Mrs. Clinton and her hearing. I believe it was on 5-8 different channels last night as I surfed for something to watch.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
I think it developed very very fast. Didn't give people much time to prepare. That's the scary part.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 10:31 AM
@ByTimReynolds: How many current FBS QBs have played at least 10 home games in their careers, with two TD passes in every one?
Answer: One. Brad Kaaya.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM
@CanesWarning: Charting the Miami Hurricanes: Virginia Tech Hokies: Offensive Snaps – 71 total QB – Brad Kaaya (71)... https://t.co/O4iYjFsNNk #TheU #UM
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 10:41 AM
If Andrew taught me anything, it's to ALWAYS be prepared. Gasoline,cooking fuel,water, & ice were hard to come by. If I had one of those commercial ice machines, I would've made a KILLIN'!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM
DAMN! That sucka went from a 60 MPH storm, to a 200 MPH hurricane, in 30 HOURS!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM
That's insane.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | October 23, 2015 at 11:13 AM
Be safe to BeeriCane. Da U N Houston and everyone in South Texas and throughout Mexico.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 23, 2015 at 11:19 AM
I WILL BE GOING TO SOME BASEBALL GAMES WITH U GUYS THIS YEAR
Posted by: canezilla | October 23, 2015 at 08:06 AM
Sorry, but your chance has passed. Sure, NOW you want us to make the Canespace Fourplay and Fiveplay? LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM
Those inexpensive sterno cookers were the bomb when we lost power for a couple of weeks (Wilma?)
Also extra charcoal if you have a regular grill, or extra gas tanks if you have a gas one. Matches. Batteries. Portable lights.
Just to add to your list CR, which was a good one. Amazing how much we take fresh clean water for granted
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM
You're either a self- motivated person or you're not. A coach can't ever motivate an unmotivated person if they don't have it in them. And what I seem to be seeing in Colin is complacency. Losing your mojo is on you, not the coach. The team is way worse without Harbaugh, but Kapernick sucking is on him. Zero leadership.
Posted by: Lurker | October 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Not really. the coach sets the tone and either inspires or doesn't inspire athletes to get things done. If a coawch is gettign through to most athletes, then its on the ones who aren't working. But if the coach is not getting through, if the team looks dull and disinterested in general, that's on the coach.
Posted by: j.w. | October 23, 2015 at 11:29 AM
DAMN! That sucka went from a 60 MPH storm, to a 200 MPH hurricane, in 30 HOURS!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM
Yeah, that IS crazy! This is not going to turn out well for man, many people. Especially in Mexico with limited resources, inadequate housing and limited supplies.
#PrayForMexico
#PrayForTexas
#PrayForBerricane
#PrayForDaUInHouston
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Are they canceling any football games Saturday or Sunday in Texas???
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Players should be self motivated but Coaches should Inspire his team in some sort of way. Look no further then the Dolphins under Campbell
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Posted by: j.w. | October 23, 2015 at 11:29 AM
It's been my experience that a person that's internally unmotivated doesn't respond. Coaches can coach people that they can get through to. Which isn't everybody. That's why coaches get rid of players or sit their asses down. In business, those are the people you fire. They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
My prediction:
Clemson 41 Miami 23
Posted by: CoCane | October 23, 2015 at 11:44 AM
31-28 Canes.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Our O is predictable because the check downs are obvious. When the D gives us a certain look, we check to a play that everyone knows is coming. It's why we suck on third down, the D gives us a look and calls our plays for us. It's seriously barely above high school stuff.
Posted by: The Dude | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:01 PM
They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Damn, we know the same people!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:03 PM
D’Onofrio said. “Be ready for your moment. You make plays by being prepared. You don’t make plays because you’re a so-called playmaker.”
versus
Santana Moss "Big time players make big time plays in big time games"
In the end it is this staff's approach to football that will lead to their demise. They are not Miami coaches.
Posted by: USAFCane | October 23, 2015 at 12:08 PM
You know what bothers me is ND being so powerful that they benefit from being full ACC member in college basketball's premier conference but does not have to be a full time football members.
Worst of all, even their part time membership helps the weak ACC in football.
Oh well.
Posted by: USAFCane | October 23, 2015 at 12:10 PM
We're 13-25 run on 3rd down over our last few games.
IMO the biggest reason, not the only one certainly, for our pathetic conversion rate has been our continual inability to avoid 3rd and long because of penalty.
If we can manage down and distance tomorrow we'll be there at the end with a shot to win It.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 12:12 PM
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 09:31 AM
He was just as famous when he was balling. Barring some personal issues we don't know about, the only thing that changed is the coaching. Coaching is a huge part of football.
Look at what the Dolphins did w a new coach and 2 weeks.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Depends on the message and who's delivering it. "Don't rise to the occasion" & "trust your training" doesn't get through to ANYBODY.
Besides, EVERY player is DIFFERENT, their's no one size fits all approach.
External motivation MATTERS, some guys are good at it, some aren't.
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 12:16 PM
They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Damn, we know the same people!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Hey! You're not talking about people this blog I trust!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
It's been my experience that a person that's internally unmotivated doesn't respond. Coaches can coach people that they can get through to. Which isn't everybody. That's why coaches get rid of players or sit their asses down. In business, those are the people you fire. They constantly bitch and don't get anything done, and take up too much of your time.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 11:35 AM
And its been mine, as a coach and as the father of athletes (as well as the uncle of others), that a poor coach is responsible for team-wide lethargy, or lack of attention to detail, or inconsistent effort. Coaches, business management, etc. can't make people pay attention. But there are very few people in any occupation or sport who won't respond to anyone. I coached 31 girls in 3 seasons this year, only 3 (occasionally) wouldn't respond to anyone when they weren't getting their way.
Kap isn't playing well for a number of reasons. Defenses have figured out his strengths and his team isn't even close to the same unit he had two years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if he is cut in June, not because he isn't working but simply because he isn't that good. But if he were the only problem on the team, the Niners would sit him and start Gabbert.
Posted by: j.w. | October 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Hey! You're not talking about people this blog I trust!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Things that make U go hmmmmmmmmmm...
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Lol^^^
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:28 PM
I read somewhere about the possibility of a UM/Temple bowl matchup. Now THAT would be epic!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM
I read somewhere about the possibility of a UM/Temple bowl matchup. Now THAT would be epic!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM
So Golden could lose to his old team on the way out the door, man that would hurt.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM
So Golden could lose to his old team on the way out the door, man that would hurt.
Posted by: GoldenHomer | October 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM
I'm pretty sure he'd end up w some mysterious ailment right before game time. Streptovaginosis or something.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 12:34 PM
It's looks like the hurricane will be a low by the time it reaches Texas, lots of mountains to cross first
Posted by: Old Skool | October 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM
With the exception of GT & UVA, you can throw the 40 part of that 40/20 rule out the window...ain't happenin'. The last part of the season's gonna come down to DEFENSE...YIKES!
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 01:00 PM
That's great news. There are hundreds of miles to cross before it reaches Texas, so it would make sense it's not a hurricane when it gets there. Land and mountains are definitely your best friend with hurricanes. Still will probably be a super nasty low-storm though I'll bet
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 01:05 PM
@mattyports: Al Golden can do Saturday what Butch Davis did in 1998, but that seems like more fantasy than fate.
https://t.co/l8uwUNKINH
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 01:16 PM
You may have 1 shot of King Louie for you
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 08:48 AM
One day brother.. one day.
Posted by: trianglecane | October 23, 2015 at 01:28 PM
Been said on here countless times, winning cures everything.
Win this game and we're likely in the Top 25 with our destiny for the season and in recruiting in our own hands.
Posted by: Go Canes | October 23, 2015 at 06:39 AM
The problem is that we've been saying basically the same thing week after week, year after year. Every game against a decent opponent we say is his last chance. FSU was a supposed must win. He's just not capable. Some would say "well, we'll find out soon enough.", but the reality is we've already found out. Over and over.
All we've been doing is moving the goalpost.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 02:04 PM
The goalpost hasn't changed in my view. Win the Coastal, at the very least. If they want guaranteed safety, win the ACC. Also, don't dare lose the bowl game.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 02:39 PM
It's looks like the hurricane will be a low by the time it reaches Texas, lots of mountains to cross first
Posted by: Old Skool | October 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM
It will not be the wind but the rain that will affect Texas. Just ask Stevie Ray Vaughn and his BFF BB King:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3KTjeqltuQ
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 02:41 PM
After my run-in within Hurricane Andrew I wouldn't even wish that on Al Golden
Posted by: SinisterCane | October 23, 2015 at 02:45 PM
It will not be the wind but the rain that will affect Texas. Just ask Stevie Ray Vaughn and his BFF BB King:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3KTjeqltuQ
Posted by: 86Cane | October 23, 2015 at 02:41 PM
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That's my ringtone!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 23, 2015 at 02:56 PM
http://thebiglead.com/2015/10/23/college-football-hot-seat-al-golden-butch-jones-bret-bielema/
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 23, 2015 at 03:01 PM
"The midday Friday central pressure recording of 879 millibars (the barometric pressure equivalent is 25.96 inches) "is the lowest for any tropical cyclone globally for over 30 years," according to the Met Office, Britain's weather service."
Posted by: CaneRock | October 23, 2015 at 03:12 PM
The goalpost hasn't changed in my view. Win the Coastal, at the very least. If they want guaranteed safety, win the ACC. Also, don't dare lose the bowl game.
Posted by: Lurker | October 23, 2015 at 02:39 PM
That's reasonable. And if he did all that I assume he changed his philosophy, which he needs to do. The problem comes in when he falls short of that and the powers that be rationalize some reason to keep him.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 23, 2015 at 03:29 PM
expecting a lot of rain in San Antonio. Heard 10 inches perhaps more in Houston.
Posted by: USAFCane | October 23, 2015 at 03:30 PM