The Elder Has Spoken

The Miami Hurricanes have found success with tempo this season, playing fast and scoring quickly to become the second-best scoring offense in the ACC and 16th in the NCAA.

But the Hurricanes’ defense, who leads the country in tackles for loss and is fifth in the NCAA in scoring defense, will face one of the best tempo teams in the country this week when North Carolina comes to Hard Rock Stadium at 3:30 p.m., ET on Saturday.

UNC’s offense is talented and deep and they play fast. Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz knows the Hurricanes will need to stay alert as the Tar Heels will look to push the pace.

“The first thing is getting lined up,” Diaz said. “Their tempo will be as fast as anything we have seen this year. They are a team that executes at a very high level. They have great running backs and receivers and they have tight ends that do an excellent job as both blockers and receivers. And of course they have a talented quarterback who orchestrates the entire offense. So they are very similar to the challenges presented last week, in the fact that they are a very balanced team being able to both run and throw the football.”

“But the biggest challenge that they will present will be the tempo,” Diaz said. “Because the questions our guys will face will be are you walking around when they are set to snap the football, are your eyes not in the right position and can we make plays on the ball downfield? We know they will pass the ball down the field often and it will be a great challenge for our guys going against a couple tall wide outs that can go out and get it.”


Miami’s defensive backs will be tested by Carolina’s passing attack, but senior Corn Elder looks forward to the opportunity to rise to the challenge.

“It’s going to be fun to face them,” Elder said. “We will get a chance to make a lot of plays. “We are all out there competing and making each other better every day in practice and in the games. When we see one of us make a play, then we all want to go make plays, too. We just have to be ready.”

The cornerbacks were considered an unknown commodity coming into the 2016 season. Elder was the only returner with extensive experience, having played in 36 games over his first three years at Miami, so he took a leadership role in mentoring his younger teammates that were about to step into key roles this season.

“It’s always fun to be a leader and help the younger guys out,” Elder said. “It feels good to see their improvement. I’ve seen us all get a lot better from the summertime to now. Everybody is working hard and trying to get better every day.”

Comments

[The Dude]

What!

[The Dude]

Would you guys go back to a really good job that you left on bad terms with?

Note: shitty former boss is gone.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Go Canes! Beat the Heels!

[The Dude]

UNC will barely be a challenge. Miami will win. 38, 20 Miami.

[SOUP]

The Dude...U must consider ALL options? Not knowing your choices and benefits and losses we cannot advise you accordingly.

[SOUP]

UM 41, UNC 20.

That is all.

[The Dude]

Heres the jist.

I worked for the state after the Navy. Great job, great benefits, bad boss. She gave me some bad reviews that werent fair. I switched departments if you will, new boss all was well, great reviews. New boss was promoted so old boss was assigned back over me, more bad reviews, big boss stepped in and asked for my resignation. Shitty boss was then fired for frauding the state. Felt like I had a wrongful termination case. Since Ive left, they cant fill my spot so a boss, not big boss reached out, says I need to call big boss. Thoughts SOUP?

[The Dude]

Current job is meh... just started it after being stay at home dad for a couple years.

[UMike]

The University of Miami football team does not have a stellar record of resilience in this Decade of Decent that followed the Decade of Dominance. Often, a loss to Florida State precipitated a downturn.

Take, for example, the past three seasons, when losses to archrival FSU preceded pivotal losses to ACC opponents Virginia Tech, Duke, Virginia, Pittsburgh, Clemson and North Carolina that scuttled any hope of UM winning its first conference title. UM concluded each season with a bowl loss, too.

UM is staring straight at a ripe opportunity to reverse that trend when North Carolina visits Hard Rock Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

The No. 16-ranked Hurricanes dropped six spots in the AP Poll after last week’s painful 20-19 defeat by the Seminoles that ended with a blocked extra point attempt. But the Coastal Division title that has proved so elusive is still there for the taking — if UM can avenge the 59-21 abomination from last year in Chapel Hill, then make a quick turnaround and beat Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, next Thursday night.

Coach Mark Richt did not pass his first big-game test at UM (4-1, 1-1), but the upcoming stretch could ultimately be more meaningful.

“We’re practically in the driver’s seat of the Coastal if we beat North Carolina,” Braxton Berrios said, echoing his teammates’ words about attainable goals.

“We can’t mope because we can control our own destiny,” said Demetrius Jackson.

Added Nick Linder: “There can’t be any hangover. We’ve got to run the table.”

So a new season of sorts starts with UNC, which leads the series 10-9 and has notched some dramatic wins, the first in ACC play in 2004 when Connor Barth kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired and the No. 4 Hurricanes lost, 31-28.

UNC (4-2, 2-1), which beat then-No. 12 Florida State and lost to then-No. 25 Virginia Tech last week in the drenching remnants of Hurricane Matthew, bears a striking resemblance to FSU in that its varied offense likes to operate fast and its mediocre defense allows lots of points.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/linda-robertson/article108132222.html#storylink=cpy

[UMike]

I dont know how I feel about this game. I don't think we will win, but I dont think we will lose. Im just gonna watch and root and hope. I feel a lot like TonyCane I guess. A revenge game at home to help control out own destiny has been a sure fire loss for over a decade now and I dont see how some fans think were just gonna drop 40 or more on them when we have only put 20 and 21 (offensively) the last 2 weeks. I would like to think with our improved defense they wont score a ton, but can we score?

[canezilla]

UM 41, UNC 20.

That is all.

Posted by: ANGRY SOUP
NO MORE PREDICTIONS FOR YOU!!!!

[UMike]

Some UM, Dolphins and Heat nuggets on a Thursday afternoon:

• With Sam Bruce gone, UM wants to add one or two more receivers beyond three-star prospects Kevaughn Dingle and Evidence Njoku in this 2017 class. Cornerback commitment Deejay Dallas also can play there if UM chooses.

UM is targeting two elite receivers (Deerfield Beach High/Alabama oral commitment Jerry Jeudy and Louisiana’s DeVonta Smith) plus Georgia-based receiver Jeremiah Holloman.

Ahmmon Richards is already playing a big role. What about freshman Dionte Mullins, who hasn’t caught a pass?

“The kid is getting better; we had a practice and I was like wow,” receivers coach Ron Dugans said. “It’s starting to slow down for him. [But] he gets tired really quick because he hasn’t been here [before August].”

• There were consequences for UM’s shoddy offensive line play last week: KC McDermott said linemen were forced to pull sleds on Sunday. This group must play better than it did against FSU, especially Nick Linder, McDermott and Trevor Darling. And Tyree St. Louis must prove he’s a competent right tackle in Sonny Odogwu’s absence.

• Mark Richt likes to have former players from different era give speeches to the team the night before a game. He said Joaquin Gonzalez will be the fourth this week, following Ray Bellamy, Gary Dunn and Gino Torretta.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article108036612.html#storylink=cpy

[IraqiCane]

Miami and UNC will be on AFN Prime at 2230 Iraqi time for those deployed.

THE []__[]!!!

[Go Canes!]

Test

[Go Canes!]

Can't go blue anymore. Further proof mentally unstable shouldn't be given control of something they can abuse while off their meds.

[Go Canes!]

Offense finally starts clicking. Huge games from Walton and Richards.

34-27 Canes.

[UMike]

SOUP predicting blow outs, Go Canes preaching positive rhetoric.... its like ive seen all this before! lol

I want to say our D will do a great job and keep us in the game, I want to say we have the talent on O to score and that CMR is smart enough to make needed changes. I want to say we should be hyped after last years ass whopping (and FSU loss). I want to say they dont have the same QB. I want to say we're at home.... but then I'm reminded of the last decade and I kinda back away from all that and think maybe we wont!.

[ColaCane]

Agreed Go Canes! The running game is going to take over this game, and I'm gonna throw out that a secret weapon is going to make a showing, Gus THE BUS Edwards!!! I think CMR throws him in a few plays and busts a couple and says "hey REMEMBER me" .

[UMike]

I think the "hey REMEMBER me" plays need to go to Kaaya lol, he is the guy we need to remember is good, not Gus. JMO.

[Mark from Atlanta]

Show some sack. ...do this!
Just win baby, just win. 1 point, 2 points, 30 points. ...
God bless you and Go Canes! ! !

[1mg of Epi]

Can't go blue anymore. Further proof mentally unstable shouldn't be given control of something they can abuse while off their meds.

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 14, 2016 at 07:42 AM

And is lrkr still banned?

[canezilla]

UMIKE,SOUP PREDICTED A SHUTOUT VS FSU??? WHO DOES THAT?

[Go Canes!]

No idea Epi. Guy may have just gotten sick of the childish stupidity.

[UMike]

Did I miss something last night?

[1mg of Epi]

No, mike.

Lrkr and go were blocked after the game last week. Haven't heard a peep from Lrkr since, so I was wondering if he was still blocked. If Lrkr is still blocked, I am formally launching a complaint w management.

#freeLrkr

[1mg of Epi]

The full word Lrkr is blocked... so I suppose he is.

[UMike]

Oh...I see. Well I am only assistant management lol

[UMike]

Dam...the full name is blocked lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Go, U are not blocked that I can see

[Ohio_Cane]

Lurker

^ I'm head manager

[1mg of Epi]

Apparently it was an assistant manager who did the blocking.

[1mg of Epi]

^ I'm head manager

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 14, 2016 at 09:41 AM

Leave your private life outta this Ohio.

[1mg of Epi]

So Lurker is unblocked?

[1mg of Epi]

Guess so.

What about his IP?

[Ohio_Cane]

Leave your private life outta this Ohio.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 14, 2016 at 09:43 AM
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Bow chicka wow wow!!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Heres the jist.

I worked for the state after the Navy. Great job, great benefits, bad boss. She gave me some bad reviews that werent fair. I switched departments if you will, new boss all was well, great reviews. New boss was promoted so old boss was assigned back over me, more bad reviews, big boss stepped in and asked for my resignation. Shitty boss was then fired for frauding the state. Felt like I had a wrongful termination case. Since Ive left, they cant fill my spot so a boss, not big boss reached out, says I need to call big boss. Thoughts SOUP?

Posted by: The Dude | October 14, 2016 at 12:38 AM

Sounds like your the boss now! Be aggressive in your negotiation. You probably can get what you want! Obviously they want you bad enough to come back. Your in a good situation my friend.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Miami 45 North Carolina 35

[Go Canes!]

Test

[Ohio_Cane]

Again, there's no way our D is letting up 35 points. There's just no damn way.

[Go Canes!]

This thing let's me post whenever it feels like it thanks to the resident sociopath.

[Ohio_Cane]

^^ That still feels so odd to say after the last few years.

[SOUP]

Lurker

^ I'm head manager

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 14, 2016 at 09:41 AM

Good man. Check recently banned IP addys (October) and UN-ban them?

[SOUP]

DR. PEPPER ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2016 Dr Pepper Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship will be held at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. The 12th annual title game between the ACC’s Atlantic and Coastal Division champions remains scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 and will kick off in primetime at 7:45 p.m. (if carried by ESPN) or 8 p.m. (if carried by ABC).

On October 5, Florida Citrus Sports members will have a three-day pre-sale opportunity, along with patrons who previously purchased tickets to this year’s game in Charlotte. Tickets will be available to the general public via Ticketmaster on October 10 at 10 a.m. As in the past, the Atlantic champion and Coastal champion will each have an allotment that will be sold by the respective institution once they have clinched their division championship.

“We’re thrilled to bring more bigtime college football to Orlando,” said Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports. “The Atlantic Coast Conference has been a tremendous partner of ours for decades and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring their showcase football event to Camping World Stadium.

[SOUP]

The Florida High School Athletic Association Football State Championships will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando for the next three years. The Central Florida Sports Commission will serve as the host for the event, in partnership with the City of Orlando.

The 2016 Drive to December for Classes 1A-8A will culminate inside the 60,000 seat venue Dec. 8-10. For the final two years of the current contract, the championships will be held on just one weekend (Dec. 7-9, 2017 and Dec. 6-8, 2018).

Since 2007, Camping World Stadium has been the last stop on the Drive to December. Following the end of this current contract, the stadium will have hosted the state championships more years than any venue in FHSAA history (12).

[SOUP]

The NFL will celebrate its brightest stars of today and tomorrow with new Pro Bowl week festivities in 2017 in Orlando.

Culminating with the 2017 Pro Bowl game at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, January 29 and televised live at 8 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, Pro Bowl week will celebrate all levels of football – from youth to high school to the NFL’s best.

The 2017 Pro Bowl will feature a return to the traditional AFC vs. NFC game format following three years using a revised, "unconferenced" format. The NFL’s best will once again be in the spotlight as 88 players – 44 from the AFC and 44 from the NFC – are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches.

Beginning in the fall of 2016, first priority access to Pro Bowl game tickets will go to Season Ticket Members of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the other 29 NFL clubs and Florida Citrus Sports.

Remaining inventory of Pro Bowl game tickets will be available for purchase by the public in November. Click here

(http://www.nfl.com/2017probowl) to register for exclusive presale opportunities and additional information on Pro Bowl Week fan events in Orlando.

[SOUP]

FLORIDA GATORS VS. MIAMI HURRICANES 2019 CAMPING WORLD KICKOFF

The Florida Gators will play the Miami Hurricanes in the 2019 Camping World Kickoff game. History between the Florida schools is rich. Florida and Miami first met in 1938 and the Hurricanes lead the all-time series, 29-26. In the 55 meetings, more than half (26) have been decided by a touchdown or less. The 2019 game will be the seventh neutral-site meeting in the series with those matchups being split 3-3.

ESPN's first live regular-season college football night game telecast on September 1, 1984, featured Florida vs. Miami at “the Big Sombrero,” Tampa Stadium. The thriller that saw Bernie Kosar lead the ‘Canes over freshman QB Kerwin Bell’s Gators, 32-20 followed that afternoon’s first live regular-season game on ESPN pitting BYU at Pitt. The 2019 Camping World Kickoff game will take place almost 35 years to the day from that historic contest.

Tickets will go on sale in 2019, with Florida Citrus Sports members getting priority access as they do for the annual bowl games and for the 2016 (Florida State-Ole Miss) and 2018 (Alabama-Louisville) Camping World Kickoff games.

[SOUP]

October 15th is the start of Stone Crab Season and our crabbers have been getting ready! The first traps will be pulled tomorrow and we hope to have the Freshest Stone Crab in Tampa Bay by tomorrow afternoon. Call first to check availability - Mother Nature is involved, after all! Celebrate National Seafood Month in style! #icsharks #seafoodmonth #stonecrabs

[1mg of Epi]

Again, there's no way our D is letting up 35 points. There's just no damn way.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | October 14, 2016 at 10:49 AM

If anyone can move the ball against our D, it might be UNC. That's not a knock on our D.

[herbieibis]

There is a way they score 35 pts, Richt calling the same game he called last week. 42 min. is all we've had the ball the last 2 weeks. Got to take the chains off. Maybe he's calling the game hoping to give the dee as much rest as possible, whatever, things need to change on Oh!

[herbieibis]

We don't have the o-Line, to be a ball control team and our runners, except for Bus, are not power backs. Got to have more imagination on offense. He's calling the game like Kaaya is a freshmen QB.