Davon Reed scored 18 points, Bruce Brown added 17 and Ja'Quan Newton chipped in 14 as Miami blew out reeling Pittsburgh 72-46 on Saturday.
The Hurricanes (12-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) snapped a two-game losing streak by smothering the Panthers. The Hurricanes outrebounded Pitt 37-23 and held Pitt (12-6, 1-4) to just 34 percent shooting (18 of 53).
Jamel Artis led Pitt with 15 points a game after going for a career-high 43 in a loss to Louisville on Wednesday. Chris Jones scored 10 points for the Panthers, who have dropped three straight.
Pitt played without forward Ryan Luther, who sat out with an injured right foot. Senior forward Michael Young played with a mask on his face to protect his right eye. Young missed all 10 of his field goal attempts, his two points coming on a pair of free throws early in the second half.
Miami used a 14-0 run spanning the end of the first half and the beginning of the second to turn a competitive game into a blowout. The Panthers went 9:37 between field goals as Miami's advantage ballooned from 29-27 to 46-31.
The Hurricanes never came close to giving it up. After some early issues taking care of the ball, Miami effectively picked the Panthers apart defensively. The Hurricanes outscored Pitt 34-20 in the paint and converted Panther turnovers into 19 points at the other end of the floor.
With the win over Pittsburgh, Coach L earned his 600th career victory, posting a 600-395 mark in 33 seasons as a head coach. With 600 wins, he is one of five ACC coaches with 600 victories, and the other four men are in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach L has won 27 games at American International, 170 at Bowling Green, 273 at George Mason and 130 at Miami.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 16, 2017 at 04:57 PM
No kidding.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 16, 2017 at 05:14 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | January 16, 2017 at 04:43 PM
Haha. No seriously though. My gay uncle has an outstanding garden, lol. Free range chickens, the whole thing.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 16, 2017 at 05:15 PM
Think it's between us & LSU for Smith, Bumma's loaded at WR.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 16, 2017 at 06:38 PM
As soon as I'm done with these pancakes imma have me some dessert. But after that dessert I'm taking u people to task.
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 16, 2017 at 03:31 PM
I'm sure have reservations at Golden Coral later too?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 16, 2017 at 06:48 PM
No its gayer than cum on a mustache.
Posted by: šš | January 16, 2017 at 04:15 PM
Alright, now that's pretty gay.ššš
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 16, 2017 at 06:51 PM
Haha. No seriously though. My gay uncle has an outstanding garden, lol. Free range chickens, the whole thing.
Posted by: The Dude | January 16, 2017 at 05:15 PM
I could make a joke here but I won'tšš
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 16, 2017 at 06:53 PM
Trajan sounds like a class act.
Posted by: Old Skool | January 16, 2017 at 07:49 PM
Lmao:
Florida QB Luke Del Rio's average completed pass traveled just 4.8 yards thru the air this season.
On throws 10+ yds downfield Del Rio was 27-67 (40.3%) with 3 TD, 5 Int
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 16, 2017 at 08:33 PM
If Golden didn't do anything else. He put together a talented group of defensive lineman.
Respect where it's due..
Posted by: CoCane | January 16, 2017 at 08:36 PM
Posted by: CoCane | January 16, 2017 at 08:36 PM
Don't get high on your on supply.
Posted by: Cocaine | January 16, 2017 at 08:51 PM
CoCane's season breakdown
Coaching:
Defensively, we saw improvements at every level. DL, LB and DB all balled out. The scheme complimented the personel perfectly. The defensive staff led by Diaz were top shelf. Development, adjustments and creativity were on full display. Due to inexperience and a lack of overall depth kept this unit from dominating at a championship level. Overall major strides were made.
Grade: A-
Special teams was good not great. K needs to be a notch more accurate. P was excellent. Return men were solid but not elite at breaking big runs. Not a lot of giveaways or takeaways.
Grade: B+
Offensively, this unit was hit or miss. OL play was the weakness. Richt stubbornly forcing the run too much was also flaw that helped lead to losses. It's never good when a OL is shakey and the QB isn't mobile. When the pocket was clean and the field was spread. Getting the ball out of Kaaya's hands quick allowed the athletes to make plays. The offense would perform at it's best when the pass set up the run. If Richt wants to continue calling plays, he better learn to use what he has and adjust quicker in game. The ultimate prize depends on it. The offense was too inconsistant to win the big games.
Grade: B-
Overall:
9-4. Bowl win. Top 20 final ranking. Not bad. Unfortunately it's been the best season around these parts in a decade. Considering that, it was a good season. Cane fans will take it. FOR NOW.
Grade: B
Posted by: CoCane | January 16, 2017 at 09:07 PM
RIP Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka...the greatest high flyer I ever saw!!!!
Cocane, Great analysis well put. You are spot on. The OL QB RB and WR positions will all need to produce this year. The D should be good...need some DB production but think we will be ok!
Its on the O and play calling!!
Posted by: VA Cane | January 16, 2017 at 09:26 PM
As soon as I'm done with these pancakes imma have me some dessert. But after that dessert I'm taking u people to task.
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 16, 2017 at 03:31 PM
I'm sure have reservations at Golden Coral later too?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 16, 2017 at 06:48 PM
Golden china buffet
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 16, 2017 at 09:40 PM
LOL...Coke copied & pasted dat $h!t. Just bussin' ya' chops Coke, good stuff.
Posted by: CaneRock | January 16, 2017 at 09:43 PM
Posted by: CoCane | January 16, 2017 at 08:36 PM
Posted by: CoCane | January 16, 2017 at 09:07 PM
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Posted by: Go Canes! | January 16, 2017 at 09:45 PM
Golden china buffet
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 16, 2017 at 09:40 PM
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Posted by: Go Canes! | January 16, 2017 at 09:46 PM
GSW 119
Cleveland 81
WWIN?
Ohio_Cane?
Posted by: CaneRock | January 16, 2017 at 10:18 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | January 16, 2017 at 11:40 PM