Hard Ball Rules

Head coach Jim Morris released the University of Miami’s 2017 baseball schedule Wednesday.

The Hurricanes, coming off their second straight College World Series trip and 25th in program history, feature 17 returners from a 2016 team that finished 50-14 overall and 21-7 in the ACC.

“It’s a very competitive schedule, just like last year’s,” Morris said. “It’s very tough, starting with the Atlantic Coast Conference and playing Florida out of the SEC, along with all the teams from South Florida. We’re playing just about everybody three or four times from down here. It’s another tough schedule.”

Three-time defending ACC Coastal Division champion Miami hosts 34 games inside the friendly confines of Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, where the Hurricanes finished 34-6 in 2015.

Rutgers (Feb. 17-19) arrives for the first regular season series of the spring before the Hurricanes travel to Gainesville, Fla., for their annual rivalry series with the Gators (Feb. 24-26).

Miami will also play crosstown foe FIU four times in 2017, splitting the games home and away. A classic home-and-home will take place March 7-8, when the Hurricanes host the Panthers in the first game and make the short drive to FIU Baseball Stadium for the second.

“All the teams down here are very good,” Morris said. “I expect FIU to be better now under their current coach. They’re tough games.Sometimes a team down here will hold their top guy back or No. 2 starter for us….it challenges our team to play good every day against everybody, not just ACC games. I spend a lot of time talking to our team about the importance of playing on Wednesdays, not just Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.”

Miami also battles FAU and FGCU three times, as well as single showdowns with St. Thomas and UCF.

ACC series include home matchups with Georgia Tech (March 10-12), Wake Forest (March 31-April 2), Duke (April 7-8), Florida State (April 21-23) and Virginia Tech (May 18-20). Road series include trips to NC State (March 17-19), North Carolina (March 24-26), Pittsburgh (April 14-16), Boston College (April 28-30) and Virginia (May 12-14).

In 2016, Miami won the ACC Regular Season Championship for the second time in the past three seasons, was ranked the No. 1 team nationwide during the regular season and earned the No. 3 national seed for the NCAA postseason.

“Coming to Miami from Day 1 was a tremendous challenge, following Coach Ron Fraser and what had been done in the past,” Morris said. “Every year is a new year, for me, for our players and for our fans. The expectations are very, very high. We have to go out and prove that we’re good this year. Next year we’ll have to go out and prove that we’re good next year. Every year is a new year, and we want to compete, we want to go to Omaha, and we want to have a chance to win.”

Comments

[The Dude]

Is Burns an EE then? If so thats fantastic. As Ohio said, he's 5'9" - 5'10". If he can get to a cut 220 and define his cuts better, he can be a very, very good RB. He with McFarland is a very good haul at RB.

[The Dude]

Last thing I'll say about Burns... best *** RB that I've seen tape on and felt like he was a border line 4.

[The Dude]

In my book, elite is Fournette, Duke, Bush, Peterson, Henry. But for everyone of those ***** RBs there's another 5 star bust.

[CGNC]

Keoki - when will you be at any home games?

[CGNC]

In my book, elite is Fournette, Duke, Bush, Peterson, Henry. But for everyone of those ***** RBs there's another 5 star bust.

Posted by: The Dude | December 14, 2016 at 12:39 PM

I think Dalvin Cook is elite

[The Dude]

^^^ Dalvin was a 5 star too.

[TruCane81]

Take away the offensive miscues, and Richt has to get an A for year one.

We look like a better program in a short period of time.

We have had three offensive coordinators this year; good Richt, bad Richt, and average Richt.

I am not totally against him continuing to call plays but I don't like his tendency to shy away from concepts that put points on the board for us.

Hire a quality oc and it wouldn't matter if the little sister schools had god as head coach.

We are right there even with our flaws.

We will get ours just buy recognizing our own strengths and utilising them creatively.

It only matters what we do. Always has, always will.

[TonyCane]

One thing in our favor...those two U specials constantly running on ESPN. To a smal extent, they keep the greatness of the program in mind. Versus a Texas for instance, which has now been on a downslide since 2009.

[Ohio_Cane]

The only reason Burns isn't a 4* is because he's hardly played since his Soph year. Yes, he's an EE

[TruCane81]

Exactly Tony.

Espn hates us, but loves our ratings. So they help the program indirectly keeping the mystique alive.

All we have to do is win on natinal tv.

Do this and we will get the lions share of our desired prospects.

[TruCane81]

Hearing rumors Cook will come back Senior year.

Anyone got any ideas on this.

I personally can't see any reason for him to return for senior year.

[Go Canes!]

For Sinister's eyes only:

http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/12/14/miami-hurricanes-pre-bowl-buzz-nfl-draft-kaaya-njoku-des-suspensions-transfer-possibilities-injuries/

[Go Canes!]

Cook would be insane to come back.

[Ohio_Cane]

Kaaya coming back, Njoku gone.

Per Porter sources ^^

[Ohio_Cane]

No chance Dalvin stays

[Ohio_Cane]

This is what a recruiting coordinator does (Bama has about 15 of these types):

A major factor in his recruitment was Miami’s on-campus recruiting coordinator Jorge Baez, who has delivered on 4-4 Gulliver targets over the last year. Burns joins Joseph Jackson, Dionte Mullins, and Cedrick Wright in Coral Gables – just a few minute down the street from the Gulliver campus.

“He’s been huge (Baez). I can’t even put into words the type of impact he’s had on my life. I’ve got nothing but love for him – nothing but love,” Burns said.

[Ohio_Cane]

Richt is adding another just like Baez in the near future that could bring us some kids in THIS class (Kemore Gamble, Shawn Davis) and definitely will for next year.

[Ohio_Cane]

Andrew Ferrelli ‏@Andrew_Ferrelli 2h2 hours ago

Pinckney is out running on the practice field by himself in a hoodie and altitude mask at 12:30pm in Miami. That man is a dog

[Mark from Atlanta]

The new Bermuda triangle is going to be pure unadulterated shit kicking fun to watch the next few years!
God bless you and Go Canes! ! !

[SinisterCane]

Kaaya coming back

Per Porter sources ^^

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 14, 2016 at 02:03 PM

Kaaya isn't going to show anything more than what he has already shown
Fuq my life

[SinisterCane]

From CIS:

I hope it true

MTO WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Alabama Football Reportedly UNDER INVES

December 14, 2016: MediaTakeOut.com just got an EXPLOSIVE rumor from an MTOer who claims to have first hand knowledge. We’re being told that The University of Alabama’s program may be about to be dealt a major blow from the NCAA.
We’re told that the program may be facing “DISASTROUS” penalties from “serious” infractions. The tipster wouldn’t elaborate further.

We’re told to expect an announcement “as early as today.”

We hope this person is wrong, cause if not, it could get UGLY. All you Alabama fans, it may be about to go down. . .

We’ll be updating this post with more information as we recieve it!!

[Ohio_Cane]

I'll buy it when it's not a website called MediaTakeOut...

[thirstybuzzardcane]

^^^^^Maybe that's why Kiffin left. Why would he take less money at FAU?

[Ohio_Cane]

P.K. Sam ‏@Gatorkiller2003 9h9 hours ago

Thank you nick saban @AlabamaFTBL. 10 yrs ago today you cut me from the @MiamiDolphins bc I flew home to hug my dad before he died. CLASSY!

[The Dude]

I pray Alabama is crippled.

[The Dude]

^^^ And that they take the SEC down with them.

[CaneRock]

Kaaya allegedly coming back, plus getting Walton back for at least another year, =s huge. Now we just gotta find somebody to fill in Njoku's "Stretch 4" role...Herndon maybe?

And that Haskins kid, is He playing O or D?...kid looks like a stud.

[30CINCO]

Andrew Ferrelli ‏@Andrew_Ferrelli 2h2 hours ago

Pinckney is out running on the practice field by himself in a hoodie and altitude mask at 12:30pm in Miami. That man is a dog

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 14, 2016 at 02:42 PM
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@56_Nightmares
Shaq q was out Dere to we was savaging together

[1mg of Epi]

It only matters what we do. Always has, always will.

Posted by: TruCane81 | December 14, 2016 at 01:39 PM

No. you don't get an A if you fail to achieve your two most important goals. A B is being generous considering a full third of the season was flushed.

[Ohio_Cane]

Haskins will be TE. So athletic he ran our Scout team QB position last year. He's David Njoku, but younger and not as filled out.

[The Dude]

I have had the worst day with a stripped lug nut on my wife's Jeep.

[30CINCO]

This story is insane.

Wake Forest radio announcer Tommy Elrod fired for giving game prep docs to Wake opponents since 2014

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/13/wake-forest-radio-announcer-tommy-elrod-fired-giving-game-prep-docs-to-wake-opponents-since-2014/

[The Dude]

Pinkney was a 3 star according to rivals, so was DP52... lol.

[WWIN]

Posted by: Go Canes! | December 14, 2016 at 05:58 AM

I think you're right about this class... I love the recruits we have committed and believe we'll close strong... but this was not about that.

The point you're missing is this... YOU NEVER ADMIT TO SEEING ANYTHING OTHER THAN ORANGE AND GREEN! Not that it's necessarily a bad thing... it's just that you want admit it when EVERYBODY here knows this about you. I know your posts without even looking at the name lol.

[Ohio_Cane]

Ariz:

Enrolling early

Robert Burns
Deejay Dallas
Brian Polendey
Billy Gibson
Amari Carter
Navaughn Donaldson
Waynmon Steed
Zalon'tae Hillery
Zach Dykstra
Cade Weldon
Bradley Jennings Jr.

Other possible

Jonathan Garvin (still working towards it, on pace)
Tre' McKitty (Miami target)

Not enrolling early

Jon Ford
Trajan Bandy
D.J. Johnson
Evidence Njoku
DeAndre Wilder
N'Kosi Perry
Kevaughn Dingle
Derrick Smith

[The Dude]

Posted by: WWIN | December 14, 2016 at 04:03 PM

True, but tell me there arent 12 bloggers you just know who it is, lol.

[The Dude]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 14, 2016 at 04:07 PM

Donaldson starts game 1 you think? Give me your opening game 5.

[The Dude]

Jennings, Dallas & Burns will contribute early too.

[The Dude]

Brad coming back is great news I think BUT we go into 2017 asking the same question I asked at the start of this year. Can Richt, Searles, Brad and the OL keep him upright?

[WWIN]

Posted by: The Dude | December 14, 2016 at 04:08 PM

You maybe right about that lol! I know 4 I can DEFINITELY spot 😂

[WWIN]

Can Richt, Searles, Brad and the OL keep him upright?

Posted by: The Dude | December 14, 2016 at 04:18 PM

They did these past 4 games and will be better next year so my answer is yes! Big Vaughn will start day 1 at PRACTICE 😂!

Another question you could ask instead is... Will Brad hold onto the ball forever???

[Ohio_Cane]

Donaldson starts game 1 you think? Give me your opening game 5.

Posted by: The Dude | December 14, 2016 at 04:10 PM
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No doubt Donaldson is Game 1 starter at LT or RT. Starting 5 is fluid, so not sure. I'd venture a guess of Vaught at LT and St. Louis at RT tho.

[Ohio_Cane]

Vaughn**

[WWIN]

^^^^^Maybe that's why Kiffin left. Why would he take less money at FAU?

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | December 14, 2016 at 03:36 PM

Probably cuz he doesn't like Satin!

[WWIN]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 14, 2016 at 04:26 PM

Brown would get the other spot opposite Big Vaughn IMO

[The Dude]

Laugh all you want about Alabama football, but Bananas Nailed to a Piece of Plywood is groundbreaking in the field of banana research.

[CoCane]

Don't sleep on the LSU transfer and Odogwu starting at LT & RT over a frosh that has yet to play a down of college football...

Dam... I was hoping Njoku would come back. He would be the 1st TE drafted in 2018...

[CoCane]

I think Herndon will break out replacing him...

[Ohio_Cane]

Brown would get the other spot opposite Big Vaughn IMO

Posted by: WWIN | December 14, 2016 at 04:28 PM
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U know what? I keep forgetting about him. I'll wait to hear how he does vs our DL in practice before crowning him a starter. Like his potential tho

[Ohio_Cane]

Can't count on Sunny to be healthy for any length of time, so I don't predict him to be a starter.