The Maxwell Football Club selected University of Miami football juniors Brad Kaaya and Joe Yearby to the preseason watch list for the 80th annual Maxwell Award on Tuesday.
The Maxwell Award, named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell, has been given to America's College Player of the Year since 1937. Maxwell's contributions to the game of football were extensive, including his time as a player, a sportswriter and an official.
Miami is one of just 21 schools at the Football Bowl Subdivision level with two players on the Maxwell Award Watch List.
Kaaya earned the preseason recognition thanks to a strong sophomore season in which he threw for over 3,000 yards for the second straight year, passed for 16 touchdowns and had just five interceptions. Kaaya was one of just three players nationally to throw for 3,000-or-more yards, 10-or-more touchdowns and five-or-fewer interceptions.
Following the 2015 season, Kaaya earned All-ACC Third Team honors by the coaches and Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. The Los Angeles native enters his junior season with 6,436 career-passing yards and stands fifth on the all-time list at Miami. He needs just 3,130 yards to become the Hurricanes’ all-time passing leader.
Yearby’s preseason recognition came following a breakout 2015 campaign where he rushed for over 1,000 yards (1,002) and had eight total touchdowns (six rushing, two receiving). Yearby averaged 4.9 yards per carry and had 77.1 yards per game. He also ranked fourth on the team with 23 receptions.
Yearby finished the year as one of just four Hurricanes that started in every game during the 2015 campaign. Following the year, the Miami native was named All-ACC Third Team by the coaches and honorable mention by ACSMA.
Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced Oct. 31, 2016, while the three finalists for the award will be unveiled November 21, 2016. The winners of the 2016 Maxwell and Bednarik Awards will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 8, 2016. The formal presentations of these awards will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala hosted by Tropicana Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on March 10, 2017.
1st and 12%
Posted by: RCCF | July 06, 2016 at 06:06 PM
Re: the anonymous recruit interviews...
They all associated Miami with getting an nfl paycheck. I'd rather that be how recruits think of UM than a glistening stadium.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | July 06, 2016 at 06:42 PM
Re: Stadium Completion Date
1) What do we have against Hank?
2) I drove past the stadium last week and can report that at least one, and as many as 3 cranes seem to have moved. The stadium will be ready for the opener.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | July 06, 2016 at 06:46 PM
CanesInSight Podcast Vol. 2
https://soundcloud.com/user-527391228/canesinsight-podcast-vol-2
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 06, 2016 at 07:14 PM
Hank Goldberg???
You mean the advertising agent, horse tout, talk show host and former boyfriend of Katie Couric?
Posted by: Old Skool | July 06, 2016 at 07:52 PM
What ever happened to RB Walton?
Posted by: SOUP | July 06, 2016 at 09:49 PM
Any news on Young and AQM??
Posted by: RCCF | July 06, 2016 at 10:26 PM
The Heat will be one of the worst teams in the NBA next year. Looks like Wade will be signing a 2 year deal with the Bulls! I wouldn't be surprised to see Riley step down soon.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 06, 2016 at 11:15 PM
I wouldn't be surprised to see Riley step down soon.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 06, 2016 at 11:15 PM
You funny
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 12:15 AM
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | July 06, 2016 at 06:46 PM
I personally don't have anything against that bookie, but he has absolutely zero to do with the canes or Dolphins, is not a reporter has no sources, and was just speculating.
You could just as easily speculate the same exact thing, because they're all within the range of possibilities. Yes it's possible the stadium might NOT be ready for her first game, it's also possible it WILL be ready for our first game. The schedule is tight. But nobody in the know has made any type of comment regarding which way this will go.
Personally, I take them for their word that's it's a tight schedule, which means to me that if everything goes along precisely with the project timeline, it will be ready.
The other possibility is it won't be cosmetically ready, but ready from a safety and seating standpoint, in which case the games will be played minus whatever amenities aren't ready.
The bottom line is this: as long as you can safely seat 65,000 people, with no blocking of egress, they're going to have every single game at the stadium. Might look ugly and unfinished p, but they'll have the games there
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 12:22 AM
Not at all. The Heat at worst (unless Whiteside were mistaken enough to decide not to resign with Miami and take a low money, one year deal elsewhere) will have Whiteside (27), Winslow (20), Draggic, and Richardson. These are good foundational pieces, and all it takes to push them back over the top is to sign another whale next summer after the lockout is over. Miami is ultimately considered too quality of an organization and too good of a locale to expect that every top free agent from here on out will not sign. And if the Heat are not a playoff team, they will also be able to pair that free agent signing with what should be a good lottery pick.
I will make this prediction however...by January 2017 D Wade will be a member of the Cavs, and Love will be a Chicago Bull. This could end up being an extended sign and trade deal.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 07, 2016 at 12:44 AM
1mg...bottom line they should be associating Miami with an NFL check, rather than looking for the school with the best bag man.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 07, 2016 at 12:46 AM
Sad thing about Wade is that even if he can play two years from now, I see very little to no chance of his returning to Miami to finish his career. It make take a decade or more for the hurt feelings to subside.
Imagine if Wade decides to enter the NBA hall of fame a decade from now as a Chicago Bull (or Cav, as I think he ends up with Lebron again).
Posted by: TonyCane | July 07, 2016 at 01:18 AM
With Riley it's never personal, it's just business.
There was no way he was going to let this franchise get Kobe'd by Wades contract over the next two seasons and Wade was too prideful to take a penny less than the max.
Funny thing is he lost more than that when he opted out and got screwed over when LeBron bolted. Yet he vacationed with him last week, and will uproot his family and leave the fans who've loyally loved him for 13 years over what is probably a couple of million a year max after taxes.
All just to prove a point.
Going to be fun watching Riley rebuild this thing again. No way he steps down and leaves things like this.
Posted by: Go Canes! | July 07, 2016 at 07:12 AM
Soup and KYCANE did U All get my email from last week about the hotel arrangements this Fall.
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 28, 2016 at 03:49 PM
Sorry for the delayed response...
I saw the email but I had to write an algorithm that could solve at least a dozen simultaneous equations concurrently in order to account for all the variables that you presented. The program is still running so I will shout at you once it's done.
Posted by: KYcane | July 07, 2016 at 07:34 AM
One time for D-Wade, best player in Heat franchise history.
Sad day...
Posted by: 30CINCO | July 07, 2016 at 08:26 AM
MORE HEAT TALK
I am unconvinced that Winslow is a potential NBA star. He is not a very good shooter.
Posted by: nemo2002 | July 07, 2016 at 08:37 AM
Winslow's ceiling is All-star, not NBA star. He'll never be a top 10-15 player in the league
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 09:03 AM
Winslow is still a basketball infant.
Watch video of Wade shooting early in his career. Same with Leonard in San Antonio.
The sky is the limit for him if he works his butt off.
Agree with Ohio, he won't be a Top 10 player, but can be an All Star caliber player year in and out.
Posted by: Mr. Moneymaker | July 07, 2016 at 09:08 AM
That's a type of necklace you want your strength coach wearing. It's nice to have Mr. T at the helm!
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2016/7/6/12110936/gus-felder-is-not-allowing-miami-to-quit-anything-in-2016-hurricanes-football
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 07, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Haha KYCane I will give U a call in the coming days Brotha!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 07, 2016 at 10:25 AM
I have a friend who lives in Del Ray that has been missing since July 1st. If anyone can share this info, or maybe provide insight into who her sister can contact I'd appreciate it...
She contacted Del Ray PD and they told her she could not file a missing persons report. Not sure why.
https://www.facebook.com/chelsea.wilson.7946/posts/10207789790556992?pnref=story
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 10:46 AM
She contacted Del Ray PD and they told her she could not file a missing persons report. Not sure why.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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This part was inaccurate. They DID file a missing persons report.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 10:49 AM
That's really sad, Ohio. I hope they find her soon.
Has the PD talked to her boyfriend?
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 11:08 AM
I believe the PD has talked to him and her sister. Unfortunately, I'm assuming the worst, considering how these things go. Missing for more than 24-48 hours is not good, and she's not the type to just up and leave everything (pets, boyfriend, great job, etc).
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 12:25 PM
I agree. Wasn't my place to say, but you're exactly right. I just said that because you always start with the obvious.
Just have to pray and hope she's the exception to the rule and maybe just had a situation where she was incommunicado for a few days but is otherwise ok.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 01:12 PM
Dolphins maintain they'll be ready:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article88194037.html
Posted by: Go Canes! | July 07, 2016 at 02:16 PM
Of course the Dolphins would maintain that for now. They'd be stupid not to. I guess we'll find out for sure once we get closer to Game Day
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 02:30 PM
LOL it dont take 2 months to hook up the Video Boards and the Sound System. Lay the Grass Down and Paint It. Typical South Florida Media trying to drum up interest in a otherwise dead period haha. Don't take the Cheese.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 07, 2016 at 05:21 PM
Don't think they'd still be making these kind of assurances this far along in the process unless they really felt it was possible.
Makes no sense to say it over and over then look like fools at the last minute.
Read somewhere they are slowly removing a lot of the cranes and the video boards are already in.
They can't be that far away.
Posted by: Mr. Moneymaker | July 07, 2016 at 06:02 PM
Like I said before, unless there as safety reason, the games will be played there.
I agree about the media kicking the ant pile for sh*ts and giggles.
Not having an extra lounge, an unpainted wall, or even the roof panels up, will stop a game being played unless it's a safety issue.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 06:08 PM
Don't think they'd still be making these kind of assurances this far along in the process unless they really felt it was possible.
Makes no sense to say it over and over then look like fools at the last minute.
Read somewhere they are slowly removing a lot of the cranes and the video boards are already in.
They can't be that far away.
Posted by: Mr. Moneymaker | July 07, 2016 at 06:02 PM
Good. I look forward to the stadium being unofficially dubbed The Kayaa Dome this fall.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 07, 2016 at 06:48 PM
Not having an extra lounge, an unpainted wall, or even the roof panels up, will NOT stop a game being played unless it's a safety issue.
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 06:52 PM
Best wishes O_C. This is every parent's nightmare. I teach my girls to NEVER get in a car with a stranger, not even if they have a gun.
Posted by: The Dude | July 07, 2016 at 07:05 PM
Update: She was found dead in her car. I was just told she had a drinking problem that I didn't know about. Not sure if that had anything to do with this, but it's possible. Sad day. She was a great girl.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 08:40 PM
Winslow's ceiling is All-star, not NBA star. He'll never be a top 10-15 player in the league
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 07, 2016 at 09:03 AM
Unless his shooting improves (a lot), Winslow wont ever be a legitimate NBA all-star.
Time will tell, I guess.
Posted by: nemo2002 | July 07, 2016 at 08:44 PM
Don't take the Cheese.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 07, 2016 at 05:21 PM
Hey, I like cheese.
But on defense, solid cheddar, no swiss.
Posted by: SOUP | July 07, 2016 at 09:32 PM
Ariz:
Jawan Burgess
Won't be choosing Miami.
It's that time of year when decisions have to be made from Miami's side and this is one of them. Not a priority target for them at DB.
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 07, 2016 at 09:37 PM
I'm sorry O_C. Hopefully she is at peace.
Posted by: The Dude | July 07, 2016 at 09:39 PM
Posted by: SOUP | July 07, 2016 at 09:32 PM
The sharpest chedder, not a bit of that mild sh*t!
Posted by: The Dude | July 07, 2016 at 09:40 PM
AMEN bro!
Posted by: SOUP | July 07, 2016 at 10:05 PM
Ariz:
Jawan Burgess
Won't be choosing Miami.
It's that time of year when decisions have to be made from Miami's side and this is one of them. Not a priority target for them at DB.
Posted by: SinisterCane | July 07, 2016 at 09:37 PM
We didn't want him anyway!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 07, 2016 at 10:28 PM
Actually, we really didn't want him anyway
But you beat me to it, so kudos
Posted by: Lur-ker | July 07, 2016 at 10:55 PM
^^^^Lol!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 07, 2016 at 11:17 PM
This whole damn country has gone completely insane.
Posted by: Go Canes! | July 08, 2016 at 07:28 AM
As Sebastian Junger says we are at war with ourselves, doing far more damage than ISIS ever could to us. Not just what you may think from reading today's headlines, but liberal versus conservative, gun ownership versus gun control, fundamentalists versus gays, pro choicers and pro-lifers. Some of that is reflected in the contemptuous speech that passes for political discourse
Posted by: Old Skool | July 08, 2016 at 08:31 AM
So I'm watching the Miami Notre Dame game from 1987, and I can't help but notice that none of the Miami cheerleaders wore bras back then. (.)(.)!!!
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Posted by: IraqiCane | July 08, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Amari Carter and Brian Edwards
Will have more later but both will be here for Paradise Camp. Hearing Miami leads for Carter, even after him coming off a ND visit. He is an absolute priority. Carter is staying in Miami the whole weekend.
Edwards is coming down with his mom, who has actually never been down to this part of Miami (campus/Coral Gables).
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 08, 2016 at 10:50 AM
That was Ariz ^^^^
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 08, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Scary times.
Posted by: The Dude | July 08, 2016 at 11:25 AM