Several major sports media outlets are now reporting that the University of Miami and Mark Richt are on the verge of signing a contract for Richt to become the next head football coach of the Hurricanes.
Richt, who was recently fired by Georgia, has strong UM ties as a former QB for the Hurricanes back in the days of the one and only architect of the UM dynasty that started in 1983 under Howard Schnellenberger.
While former UM head coach Butch Davis appeared to be the fans choice all along, Richt apparently was the final selection of the UM search committee and UM AD Blake James.
Reports indicated, barring any last minute changes or roadblocks, that the finalization of the salary, budget and contract length would be done soon (as early as tonight or on Thursday) and that Richt would be announced as the next head coach this week.
If reports are accurate, and there appears to be a strong consensus among reputable media outlets that they are, it now seems that Mark Richt has become Miami's Mr. Right.
What?
Posted by: trianglecane | December 02, 2015 at 05:49 PM
Ill believe it when I see it.
Posted by: trianglecane | December 02, 2015 at 05:50 PM
Let's Do This. Go Canes!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | December 02, 2015 at 05:50 PM
Great, great day for our program.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 05:52 PM
My heart is broken for Butch!!! But lets go Mark Richt!!!!!! No more 3-4 defense
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | December 02, 2015 at 05:52 PM
It's funny, but I absolute recall the majority of Canespace dude's being lukewarm content with Golden.
Now these same guys are DISCONTENT with Herr Richt. smh
Dude... Mark is miles and miles and miles and miles and miles and miles beyond Thee Carpetbagger!!!!!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 05:52 PM
Shablach:
Well, was just told with 100-percent certainty that Mark Richt to Miami should be finalized tonight or tomorrow.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Remember when people said Ariz was just some high school kid with no real connections?
Posted by: UMike | December 02, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Sometimes U don't get what U want. Lick from an old school rock 'nd roller.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Dave Hyde:
Confirming @PeterAriz report that Richt is taking the job. Final details being worked out. But he's coming to Miami.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Pedro Arriz says it's FINAL!! Only the t's and dot's have to be completed. lol
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 05:54 PM
Sinistercane
The Space should be United for the next 2 yrs
Posted by: Sinistercane | December 02, 2015 at 05:40 PM
United we stand Sinister! We got ourselves a real damn football coach now for the first time in 15 years! Cfb is officially on notice! There's a storm coming, better battened the hatches.
Posted by: NicKane | December 02, 2015 at 05:55 PM
Man, I'm feeling so good now!!! And I ain't going to let no DISTRACTOR's sour my giddy mood. lol
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 05:55 PM
UMike
Remember when people said Ariz was just some high school kid with no real connections?
Posted by: UMike | December 02, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Ariz is the man! Dude has connects that ESPN wish they had. He's been spot on with everything this year.
Posted by: NicKane | December 02, 2015 at 05:56 PM
Ill believe it when I see it.
Posted by: trianglecane | December 02, 2015 at 05:50 PM
It's a FAIT ACCOMPLI. So there's no need to doubt now!!!!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 05:57 PM
I would have rather had butch, But of the guys that were mentioned Richt was 2nd. Alright coach, prove nice guys will stick a foot up that a☆☆!
Go Canes!!!
Posted by: trianglecane | December 02, 2015 at 05:57 PM
Im sooo excited baby. I wanted Butch, but I also wanted a Miami guy. This is huge, I hope He brings in a 4-3 D-cord in with him. Its a good day for Cane Nation
Posted by: itsacanesthing | December 02, 2015 at 05:58 PM
WELCOME TO THE U COACH RICHT!
Posted by: SOUP | December 02, 2015 at 05:58 PM
Shaq:
First coach to ever offer me face to face was Richt, told me he didn't offer 16 year olds but knew dawgs when he saw them. We canes now ✊🏾
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 05:59 PM
OFF TOPIC: MORTGAGE RATES STILL BELOW 4%:
http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/reports/mortgage_rates/2015/12/2/1929
Posted by: SOUP | December 02, 2015 at 06:00 PM
BUTCH DAVIS FOR DC!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | December 02, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Feldman:
Confirming that ex #UGA coach Mark Richt is expected to accept the #Miami coaching job as Peter Ariz first reported.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Shablach:
Was told Richt could have had his choice of about half-dozen jobs, but Miami was the only one he considered and wanted
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 06:02 PM
..My wife went to school with Richt...she knows him ....hes a christian....really hope he gets the NC...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:02 PM
BUTCH DAVIS FOR DC!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane | December 02, 2015 at 06:00 PM
That would be the ultimate DREAM team of coaching!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:03 PM
Barry:
UM has begun telling high-level employees that Richt is taking the job. Other candidates not yet informed, but deal being finalized.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 06:03 PM
WELCOME TO THE U COACH RICHT!
Posted by: SOUP | December 02, 2015 at 05:58 PM
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Yes indeed. And we will support you 100 percent....but you only got 3 years to please this faithful blog.
Posted by: raizecane | December 02, 2015 at 06:04 PM
..My wife went to school with Richt...she knows him ....hes a christian....really hope he gets the NC...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:02 PM
Tom Osborne was a devout bible thumper, and his Herbie Cornhusker's won three NC.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:04 PM
Richt is a good offensive coach...like the old ball coach...but the big question is can he recruit the d line that we are used to having? Can we get our defense off the field?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:04 PM
He got next season raize lmaoo
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | December 02, 2015 at 06:05 PM
Ive read that Pruitt and richt are good friends ..i would be surprised if Pruitt stayed with the bulldoggies
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:07 PM
Predictions for '16.
1. Kaaya is 1st Team All-ACC
2. Hurricanes finish 10-2
3. Miami finally defeats mighty FSU
4. Canes win the lame Coastal Division
5. Which means your Canes play in their first ACC championship game.
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:07 PM
I don't care if he drinks goat blood and worships Satan. This is a great day (I hope!) for UM football.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | December 02, 2015 at 06:09 PM
Yes... it's the ultimate home-run hire! And yes I'm rejoicing after five years of the Carpetbagger. And yes, I ain't letting no DOUBTER foul up my mood!!!!!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:09 PM
i hate the 3 4 oh well should have brought an old cane to run his defense like butch
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:10 PM
Put it another way. Mark Walton tweeted that he wanted Herr Richt as Miami's next head coach. So that TRUMPS anything the doubters have to say on the Orange and Green coaching matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, yeah Walton is still a teenager. So what!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:11 PM
This is a historic shift in the University's approach to FULLY support the football program
Posted by: The Curse of Al Golden's Tie | December 02, 2015 at 06:11 PM
ESPN REPORTING DONE DEAL....
12% IS SMILING...
Posted by: RCCF | December 02, 2015 at 06:11 PM
Haters.... just take a night off. Literally lmfao
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:12 PM
At least im not going ...wha ...when they announce the name of the new coach...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:12 PM
Where's Umike, that's some points for Africane, lol.
Posted by: The Curse of Al Golden's Tie | December 02, 2015 at 06:13 PM
Today it's secondary but perhaps most important. This program is finally acting like a big time football power. I hope the days of us being considered cheap are finally over forever.
Barry:
Involved person said UM came up with "Southeastern Conference" type money to lure Richt. Was making $4 M-plus at Georgia.
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 06:13 PM
Greta day for cane nation and a great day to be a cane!
Posted by: NicKane | December 02, 2015 at 06:13 PM
Can he change his first name to Jimmy or Butch...mark has become a nightmare name for Canes lol
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:14 PM
dumb and dumber is gone wwweeeeeeeeeeeee
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:15 PM
Lol.
Sony Michel:
Coach Mark Richt to Miami 👀🤔
Posted by: Go Canes | December 02, 2015 at 06:16 PM
All I want for Christmas is a competent DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR.
Herr Richt... please make the absolute home-run defensive hire!
Posted by: TheeMackJones | December 02, 2015 at 06:17 PM
Pruitt is your d coordinator
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 02, 2015 at 06:18 PM
Notable Fact: Mark Richt QB Coach:
Heisman: Charlie Ward, Chris Weinke...
Bye Felicia!! QBU IS BACK LOOK FOR EASON TO COMMIT!! 12% ROCKN
Posted by: RCCF | December 02, 2015 at 06:18 PM
He got next season raize lmaoo
Posted by: UpNorthCane | December 02, 2015 at 06:05 PM
Actually his first "Judgement Day" will be on February 3, 2016. His first evaluation will be the 2016 recruiting class. Top 10 class passes.
#Swag2016
Posted by: SOUP | December 02, 2015 at 06:22 PM