Coach "Larry The Second" is now two for two.
And from what we hear on the street, "the kids", are buying in.
UM QB Brad "I'm On Fiya" Kaaya returned from a one-game absence with a concussion to pass for 286 yards and two touchdowns, Stacy "Not The Coach But The Player" Coley had 132 receiving yards with a score and Miami beat Virginia convincingly 27-21 on Saturday.
With that victory the Hurricanes moved to 2-0 under interim coach Larry "The Second" Scott, who joined Jimmy "NASCAR" Johnson, Dennis "The Viking" Erickson and Larry "The First" Coker as the only coaches in the last 70 years to have such a start with Miami.
Impressive David "The Block" Njoku had a 5-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring and set up Mark "Mister" Walton's 1-yard fourth-quarter scoring run with a 58-yard grab for Miami (6-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which is now bowl-eligible and still in the race for the ACC's Coastal Division title.
Virginia (3-6, 2-3) lost its 14th consecutive road game and needs to win out in order to reach a bowl for the first time since 2011. The Cavaliers had a fourth-quarter touchdown nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty, and were clearly upset about that call after the game.
Virginia's had what would have been a 4-yard score wipped out when Cavaliers tight end Charlie "Anthony" Hopkins was flagged on the play. Hopkins didn't make any effort to hide his frustration after the game, saying he was in "disbelief" when he saw the flag. All we saw was "The U" win another game.
Virginia kicked a field goal on that drive and finished with four 3-pointers in all, including a 47-yarder that made it a six-point game with 35 seconds left. But Miami recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock.
The Cavaliers were down 14-5 in the second quarter then put together 10 unanswered points for the lead. UVA capped a six-play, 80-yard drive with a 3-yard run for score midway through the third to put the Cavaliers on top 15-14.
Miami came back with a field goal from Michael "Left Holding The" Badgley to reclaim the lead then Kaaya finding Njoku on a long catch-and-run set up the touchdown run by Walton that allowed the Hurricanes to finally exhale.
It's the first time since 2008 that Miami swept its ACC rivals from the state of Virginia. The Hurricanes topped Virginia Tech 30-20 earlier this season. For this, we hardcore tailgaters rightfully deserve and will take a little nap.
Miami's win sets up a huge game at North Carolina (8-1, 5-0) next weekend. The Hurricanes have to win to remain in the Coastal race, while the Tar Heels could potentially wrap up the division title.
Don't ask me if I'm first...Wah-keen said dominate!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2015 at 06:32 PM
Yo yo yo!!!
Go 'canes!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | November 08, 2015 at 06:32 PM
Canes will take it to UNC this weekend!!
Can't wait!
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 06:35 PM
So, r uh, SOUP...4th pic from the bottom, 2nd from the top...was she in the way? I'm just askin'.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2015 at 06:37 PM
at South Carolina L 17-13 0-1
Sept. 12, 2015 North Carolina A&T W 53-14 1-1
Sept. 19, 2015 Illinois W 48-14 2-1
Sept. 26, 2015 Delaware W 41-14 3-1
Oct. 3, 2015 at Georgia Tech W 38-31 4-1 (1-0)
Oct. 17, 2015 Wake Forest W 50-14 5-1 (2-0)
Oct. 24, 2015 Virginia
They lost to SC....which is terrible this year..so bad the old ball coach quit..lol
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 08, 2015 at 06:40 PM
Don't ask me if I'm first...Wah-keen said dominate!
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2015 at 06:32 P
U ROCK!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 06:40 PM
I cant understand if the head coach wants to win cant he force the d coordinator to run aggressive defenses?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 08, 2015 at 06:42 PM
So, r uh, SOUP...2ND pic from the bottom, 4TH from the top...was she in the way? I'm just askin'.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2015 at 06:37 PM
She was blocking the sun for my photo.
That is my story, I am sticking to it!
Yes Mrs. 86, I am on my way...I'll cook dinner, make the bed, buy groceries, do the laundry, cut the grass, whatever!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 06:43 PM
Bring Butch back!
The only coaches I retain are beard, ice (in his rightful position) and coley (in some capacity / great receuiter). Kehoe has to go. The rest I'm not sure if they suck or if it's dno and the schemes holding them back. Just some thoughts
Posted by: Aerocane | November 08, 2015 at 06:45 PM
LOL 86. Great time this weekend.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 08, 2015 at 06:49 PM
So, r uh, SOUP...4th pic from the bottom, 2nd from the top...was she in the way? I'm just askin'.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2015 at 06:37 PM
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A beautiful lady and a pole....do we need to say more?
Posted by: Raizecane | November 08, 2015 at 06:58 PM
My Friday night in South Beach was so rough...I had to actually drink water at the tailgate.... But only for the first 30 minutes. The i was back to my usual self.
As always, great seeing 86, Terrance, KYcane, Kenny, Canezilla, and anybody else i ran into but can't remember. :-)
Posted by: Raizecane | November 08, 2015 at 07:03 PM
RaizeCane Yesss Sir it was a blast.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 08, 2015 at 07:12 PM
Bucs just tried to copy " The Return"...resulted in Giants TD! LOL
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | November 08, 2015 at 07:20 PM
Line opened UNC -12.5
Already down to UNC -12.
Curiouser and curiouser . . .
Noel doing his best Jim Larranaga impression. 10/10.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | November 08, 2015 at 07:37 PM
The girl on the pole turned around, saw me taking her picture from behind, jumped down, grabbed me by the neck, looked me in the eye and said softly: "I'll rock U like a Hurricane!"
Fortunately, after a brief pause, I quickly regained my composure, then walked away calmly back to our tailgate in E5.
#ThatsMyStoryAndImStickingToIt
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 07:56 PM
Big win for Pagano. Happy for him! He's been through a lot this year with his job status being in jeopardy. Guys a cane and I will always support all our former Canes coaches and players. Well all except the New Jersey/Philly crew. As far as I'm concerned they were coaching for some other team the whole time they were here. I mean what else can explain being that bad at there jobs.
Posted by: NicKane | November 08, 2015 at 07:58 PM
The girl on the pole turned around, saw me taking her picture from behind, jumped down, grabbed me by the neck, looked me in the eye and said softly: "Officer that guy is stalking me again!"
Fortunately, after a brief pause, I quickly regained my composure, then wildly sprinted between a bunch of cars back to our tailgate in E5.
#ThatsMyStoryAndImStickingToIt
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 07:56 PM
Fixed it for you!
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 08:05 PM
Fixed it for you!
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 08:05 PM
PERFECT!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 08:11 PM
Terrance, KYCane, Raize, Canzilla...a great time was had by all. If only OGV, Native and Old Skool could have been there then it would have even been better.
#Slackers
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 08:20 PM
Canes will take it to UNC this weekend!!
Can't wait!
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 06:35 PM
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Yeah, take it you know where!.....Lol. It will be an ugly one on Saturday.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 08, 2015 at 08:23 PM
UNC 48
MIAMI 17
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 08, 2015 at 08:24 PM
We need to play a safety up against UNC, like we should've done against Virginia! We have to stop the QB from running, he will kill us if we don't. No'd is probably the most incompetent coach I've ever seen!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 08, 2015 at 08:29 PM
Terrance, KYCane, Raize, Canzilla...a great time was had by all. If only OGV, Native and Old Skool could have been there then it would have even been better.#SlackersPosted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 08:20 PM
Hey I had good intentions Saturday morning but was victim of an unfortunate accident and was forced to abort the mission!
I dont know what Skool and OGV's excuse is?!?
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | November 08, 2015 at 08:36 PM
UNC 48MIAMI 17Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 08, 2015 at 08:24 PM
Oh ye of little faith......TBC predicts a curb stompin'!
Posted by: NativeCane | November 08, 2015 at 08:38 PM
^^^^^^lol.....we might score 30 points, but our defense won't be able to stop them!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 08, 2015 at 08:47 PM
I hope we plan on bringing pressure all day vs UNC. Have to make M. Williams one dimensional.
Posted by: Da U N Houston | November 08, 2015 at 08:50 PM
UNC will be UNC.. up and down.. 31-28 theU!!
Posted by: trianglecane | November 08, 2015 at 08:50 PM
@ChristyChirinos: Offensive line nursing some injuries as the 'Canes begin prepping for Saturday's game at North Carolina: https://t.co/7vLs5eaIux
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 09:14 PM
@adhlawyer: @proCanes Miami passed USC for 2nd in all-time NFL TD's despite its alums playing seven THOUSAND less NFL games #ProCanes #TheU
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 09:16 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 07:56 PM
Well damn! Lol
She treated you like some school girl b*tch!!! Lol
Posted by: WWIN | November 08, 2015 at 09:17 PM
Da U. Eilliams was pretty 1 dimensional vs Dooke (which was vertical).
Posted by: BEERicane | November 08, 2015 at 09:20 PM
Current Top Bid Amount: :$400.00
Bid Quantity: 1
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 04:13 PM
That's chump change to Soup!!! 💰💰💰
Posted by: WWIN | November 08, 2015 at 09:20 PM
Some always say that over the last decade, the Canes did not recuit good players, they lack talent or they don't develop players. How do you explain this?
http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2015-09-06/colleges-most-players-nfl-rosters
Other colleges only wish they could recruit half the talent. The Canes program has had a lot of problems over the last decade, but noone can dispute the fact that the Canes have and always will produce more NFL talent than most top ranked programs
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | November 08, 2015 at 09:21 PM
http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2015-09-06/colleges-most-players-nfl-rosters
Other colleges only wish they could recruit half the talent. The Canes program has had a lot of problems over the last decade, but noone can dispute the fact that the Canes have and always will produce more NFL talent than most top ranked programs
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | November 08, 2015 at 09:21 PM
Now if we can finally pick the right guy to coach all that talent bigwindy. If we can do that will be back to competing for championship again. Bring back Butch!
Posted by: NicKane | November 08, 2015 at 09:37 PM
@DavidFurones90: RECRUITING: Josh Uche decommits from UM https://t.co/ApWV4Woy55 @smillerdegnan @Manny_Navarro @AndreMHsports
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 10:15 PM
Which linebackers? Uumm! I don't know; Eddie Johnson, the two rapists, Gianni Paul. I might have forgotten others but if we retained those 4, our depth would be fine. As for D ends; chad Thomas that was wanted by everyone, aqm, d. Jackson, Pachan.
I all do realize the only credible opponent UNC has beaten is duke right? I think the 66 points is confusing u all.
Posted by: AfriCane | November 08, 2015 at 10:26 PM
Now for all of U kindergartners out there:
ANYONE who attacks ANYONE else, just ban yourself. This childish nonsense MUST stop,
This is the last warning. If U can't handle the responsibility of acting like an adult find another blog.
Seriously, I have no time for the nonsense.
Thank U,
THE MANAGEMENT
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 10:42 PM
I love chaos in tha Space
Posted by: SinisterCane | November 08, 2015 at 11:08 PM
Shaq's Pop:
"Butch is the choice you have to make now... He has done this before... He is the fan favored... He will surround himself with a great staff... All the kids have seen the U Part 2 and thinks he is a legend... He will keep 2016 intact if not make it a bit better."
Also said Shaq likes the 4-3 better.
Posted by: CaneRock | November 08, 2015 at 11:17 PM
^^^^^^^
My thoughts exactly Rock... but when I bring up Butch the haters be on my @$$!
Posted by: WWIN | November 08, 2015 at 11:24 PM
In the words of the late great blogger "Al"....
"Bring the Butch Back!"
Damn I miss Al... put a smile on my face every time he said it!
Posted by: WWIN | November 08, 2015 at 11:27 PM
Interesting stuff from Shaq's dad.
Going to be a wild next 25 days or so.
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 11:28 PM
So here's a weird question ... How old is the baby in the pic above?
I ask because I've Been wondering about what age is appropriate to bring kids to the games. I've got a 7 month old now. Maybe next season?
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 08, 2015 at 11:33 PM
The KIDS have SEEN The U pt.2 and thinks he's a LEGEND... hmmmm... wonder where I heard that before??? Lol
Posted by: WWIN | November 08, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 08, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Just got back from a weekend at Disney. As we pulled into the driveway my fiancé and I gave each other the "Why did we just put ourselves through this again?" look.
I think that's what taking a two year old to a game must be like.
It sounds like fun but once you're there...not so much!
Posted by: Go Canes | November 08, 2015 at 11:44 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | November 08, 2015 at 10:42 PM
Another alter-ego for 86, "Johnny Law."
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 09, 2015 at 04:04 AM
And one for O_C, "Hall Monitor." Lol.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 09, 2015 at 04:05 AM
It's really simple... Why hasn't this happened yet? Offer the MAN a contract already!
#BringButchBack!
Posted by: roachcane77 | November 09, 2015 at 05:32 AM
Posted by: roachcane77 | November 09, 2015 at 05:32 AM
The only reason why is because they want to see if they can get someone better than Butch when the regular season is over. I really don't think even Herman will be interested in the job. I think it will turn out that we should have just hired Butch sooner.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 09, 2015 at 06:09 AM