Setting the Scene: Miami vs Wake Forest
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Winston-Salem, N.C.
Miami Hurricanes (12-4, 2-2 ACC)
Head Coach: Jim Larrañaga
Record at Miami: 130-61, sixth season
ACC Record at Miami: 56-36
Career Record: 600-395, 33rd season
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-7, 1-4 ACC)
Head Coach: Danny Manning
Record at Wake Forest: 34-46, third season
Career Record: 72-75, fifth season
Broadcasts
TV: ACC Network - Dwayne Ballen, Dan Bonner
Affiliates: http://theacc.co/mbb17accn0118a. In Florida: Tallahassee-Thomasville: FOX; Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce: My Network TV; Jacksonville, Panama City: This TV.
Radio: 880 WZAB - Joe Zagacki
Online: ACC Network Extra http://es.pn/2hqedGq
Series
All-time: 8-10
Since rebirth in 1985-86: 8-9
Home: 6-2
Away: 1-8
Neutral: 1-0
Under Coach Larrañaga: 3-2
Coach L all-time vs. Wake Forest: 3-3
Current streak: Miami won 1.
Last matchup: Jan. 23, 2016. No. 15/14 Miami won, 77-63.
Last Wake Forest win: Feb. 11, 2015. 72-70.
Coach L Against the ACC
In Larrañaga's six seasons in the ACC, Miami has at least a .500 record against 11 league opponents. UM has a .500 record or better at home against 12 teams and on the road against nine ACC squads. The Hurricanes have won a road game against all but three league opponents: Virginia (0-3), Wake Forest (0-2) and Louisville (0-1).
Larrañaga Wins 600th Career Game
Coach Jim Larrañaga won his 600th career game at Pitt on Jan. 14, improving to a 600-395 mark in 33 seasons as a head coach. Larrañaga’s 600 wins place him at 47th in all-time NCAA victories and 14th among active coaches (as of games through Jan. 12). Of those 14, five are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, including four from the Atlantic Coast Conference. In his career, Coach L has won 27 games at American International, 170 at Bowling Green, 273 at George Mason and 130 at Miami. He is one of 15 coaches all-time with 100 or more wins at three D-I schools, four of whom are actively coaching. He is also 11th among active coaches in total games coached (995) and ninth in most seasons coached (33).
Miami Hits the Road for Three Straight Games
The Hurricanes will play three consecutive games on the road, beginning with the win at Pittsburgh on Jan. 14, followed by the Jan. 18 match-up at Wake Forest, then the Jan. 21 game against Duke, which will be featured on ESPN's College Game Day.
Posted by: CoCane | January 16, 2017 at 09:07 PM
Great analysis Co.
Posted by: CGNC | January 17, 2017 at 01:41 PM
Ohio... I change my mind on Smith now! 😂
Posted by: WWIN | January 17, 2017 at 01:16 PM
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Sneaky FSU visits can do that to people lol
We're still in the running. Gotta have that visit and make it unforgettable.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2017 at 01:46 PM
"Posted by: 86Cane | January 17, 2017 at 12:23 AM"
Currently the correct order, and why, is;
Morris - the rings the thing it's all about even if it's not a revenue sport.
Jim 'The Pimp' Larranaga - Usually a sole Final Four appearance as the best you have means you got lucky along the way. Winning the ACC conference season and tournament in basketball at Miami means you obviously know what you're doing, however.
Smart Mark - those SEC titles just don't carry the weight they used to but he's still only behind by a nose from his counterpart in the other revenue sport. Even with his neopotism
I don't waste time delving into who's where in the pecking order off the medal podium, personally. But it would be more interesting than rehashing decade old football recruits coming out of high-school when they've already wrapped up their pro careers, that's for sure . . .
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 17, 2017 at 03:21 PM
Good blogging again today Family.let's keep it going!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 17, 2017 at 03:55 PM
University of Miami pecking order Revenue sports for example it's a paid admission entry. 1. Jim Morris 2 National Championships, ACC Championships, etc etc. 2.Tie between Mark Richt Football Coach and Jim Larranaga Men's Basketball 4. Katie Meier Women's Basketball. Non revenue sports are 5.Amy Deem Track and Field 6. Paige Tarpaulin-Tews Women's Tennis 7. Mary Frances-Monroe Soccer 8. Patti Rizzo Golf.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 17, 2017 at 04:11 PM
Jared Tokarz @NFLDraftInsider 3m3 minutes ago
If #Miami TE David Njoku (6'4 almost 250lbs) runs a sub 4.5 40 and has a 40 inch vert like he has said. He will be a 1st round pick.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2017 at 04:11 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2017 at 01:46 PM
Yeah lol!
If he had to sneak that tells me he's sneaking from Bama...and if he's visiting fsu randomly out of the blue that tells me we're out of the running 😔
Posted by: WWIN | January 17, 2017 at 04:16 PM
We're only out if he cancels his OV on the last weekend before NSD. We're not out yet. Like I said, OV has to wow him.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 17, 2017 at 04:19 PM
Fins need a TE....NJOKU Would look good in Fins gear on Sundays
Hate to see bellichek get his hands on him. ...
God bless you and Go Canes!
Posted by: Mark from Atlanta | January 17, 2017 at 05:18 PM
^^^^^^^
Yeah if it happens but based on what he just did I don't think Bama will let him come
Posted by: WWIN | January 17, 2017 at 05:18 PM
Some Fans are Ridiculous. Getting Mad because Devon take Smith visited FSU. If he wants to be a cane, then he'll be one. Good Gawd
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 17, 2017 at 06:58 PM
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 17, 2017 at 06:58 PM
At least youre consistant... oh wait...
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | January 17, 2017 at 08:36 PM
True. But here in the first 5 seconds of this video is my typical Saturday night. And most wednesdays too.....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dXj6GMqzLwo
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 17, 2017 at 12:37 PM
Lmao!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 17, 2017 at 08:40 PM
Posted by: Clownmac758 | January 17, 2017 at 06:58 PM
Who was mad? You better off lurking jackass!
Posted by: WWIN | January 17, 2017 at 10:08 PM
Great article. The Canes can establish themselves as a tournament team by winning games like this that they should win. Coach L is winning without a true pure point guard but has them playing hard, hustling on D and learning how to play with each other. It's interesting to see how Coach L, the teacher, is putting together a tournament team that could be interesting if they continue to develop
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | January 17, 2017 at 10:11 PM
Some are projecting Njoku as a first round NFL draft pick. If so, that could be the third straight year of Canes being drafted in the first round
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | January 17, 2017 at 10:18 PM
WWIN, I wasn't really talking about no one here, but looks like you're upset about it also, you and The Dude or Whatever that name is. Talk are actually gator fans, and I know tall personally
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 17, 2017 at 10:46 PM
Epi...I clicked on the video link you posted and forgot I was AT WORK on their Internet server! Rhuh Rhoo...
Posted by: 86Cane | January 17, 2017 at 01:34 PM
Soup? 86? Soupy6? I I don't wanna tell u how to live your life, but if your employer has a problem with you watching drugs being done out of a girls tushy, I think you need to find a new employer.
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 17, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Posted by: Coolmac758 | January 17, 2017 at 06:58 PM
At least youre cuntsistent
Posted by: The Dude | January 17, 2017 at 08:36 PM
FIFY
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 17, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Funny!
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 17, 2017 at 01:26 PM
Looking.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 17, 2017 at 01:26 PM
#CyberbullyingHurts
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 17, 2017 at 11:11 PM
Is it just me or do things overall seem pretty quiet recruiting wise?
Other than a couple of lingering receivers are we pretty much done?
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 06:39 AM
Up since 4:30, how about you?
Posted by: 86Cane | January 18, 2017 at 07:08 AM
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Posted by: 86Cane | January 18, 2017 at 07:13 AM
Is it just me or do things overall seem pretty quiet recruiting wise?
Other than a couple of lingering receivers are we pretty much done?
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 06:39 AM
This is where Ohio assures us we have some top end silent commits :)
I was really impressed by Bandy's remarks, that young man is going places.
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 07:21 AM
I'm up at 4:00 every morning, start work at 5;00
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 07:22 AM
Nice page Tom. Hope business is good for you!
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 07:37 AM
'm 100% sure we do have some top end silent commits UMike. Just wondering if there is anything else in store for us.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 07:39 AM
Yeah if it happens but based on what he just did I don't think Bama will let him come
Posted by: WWIN | January 17, 2017 at 05:18 PM
WWIN...unless Smith's a silent to Bumma, why would He seek Saban's "permission" to OV?
Posted by: CaneRock | January 18, 2017 at 07:46 AM
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Posted by: 86Cane | January 18, 2017 at 07:13 AM
Very nice! Looks professional!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | January 18, 2017 at 08:19 AM
Looks good SOUPY
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 08:31 AM
This is where Ohio assures us we have some top end silent commits :)
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 07:21 AM
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Well... We do. Thomas Brown said those exact words on Joe Rose's show last week. I said we had 2 even before he said that. It is what it is. Kids commit to hold a spot but still want their time in the bright lights to make their announcement. McFarland is one, and supposedly Pouncey is another.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 09:05 AM
Ariz:
Jovani Haskins
Good sign with Haskins is that he was at the opening team meeting of the semester last night. Looks like he will be back with the team unless something changes.
I'm not sure if the other rumored transfers were at the meeting, but I keep hearing that Courtel Jenkins is "back and forth" on if he will return, and Gus is still most likely gone.
Posted by: 30CINCO | January 18, 2017 at 09:21 AM
That kid should stay. If he's as talented as previously thought, he should get a good amount of PT. If he can stay out of the doghouse he appears to be in.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 09:35 AM
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Posted by: 86Cane | January 18, 2017 at 07:13 AM
Done.
Looks good.
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 09:36 AM
'm 100% sure we do have some top end silent commits UMike. Just wondering if there is anything else in store for us.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 07:39 AM
Isn't this the hope of every fan base not satisfied with their class?
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 09:38 AM
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 09:38 AM
I'm only sure cause our coach said it. And aside from a WR and an OL, I'm pretty satisfied with what we have on campus and on the way.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 09:43 AM
Great news if Haskins can stay. VERY athletic kid who can be a great TE
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 09:47 AM
Announcement dates for our targets. Not all of them, but these are the known ones...
Anthony McFarland Jr - 1/25
Jordan Pouncey - NSD
Jeff Thomas - "real soon" (NSD?)
Brian Edwards - NSD
Devonta Smith - NSD
Christopher Henderson - NSD
Mike Harley - NSD
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 09:48 AM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 09:05 AM
I know, it wasnt a knock on you lol, was more reassuring Go
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 09:50 AM
I'm only sure cause our coach said it. And aside from a WR and an OL, I'm pretty satisfied with what we have on campus and on the way.
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 09:43 AM
Where does this class rank?
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 09:50 AM
Jordan Pouncey - NSD
Jeff Thomas - "real soon" (NSD?)
Brian Edwards - NSD
Devonta Smith - NSD
Christopher Henderson - NSD
Mike Harley - NSD
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 09:48 AM
Either going to be a good NSD, or we're gonna pull a Golden and get left at the alter on TV all dam day lol
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 09:53 AM
Outstanding Soup
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | January 18, 2017 at 09:56 AM
Saying you have silent's is a safe out...if they don't commit you can always SAY they told you different.
Posted by: WWIN | January 18, 2017 at 09:59 AM
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 09:50 AM
I think someone posted 12-15.
I'd assume if we hit on the two or three guys everyone's floating out there we end up 10-12?
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 09:59 AM
WWIN...unless Smith's a silent to Bumma, why would He seek Saban's "permission" to OV?
Posted by: CaneRock | January 18, 2017 at 07:46 AM
I think he's a Bama silent
Posted by: WWIN | January 18, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 09:50 AM
I think someone posted 12-15.
I'd assume if we hit on the two or three guys everyone's floating out there we end up 10-12?
Posted by: Go Canes! | January 18, 2017 at 09:59 AM
As close to 10 as possible works for me. I'm not really expecting top 5 monster type classes until the wins are the equivalent to the talent.
Posted by: 1mg Of Epi | January 18, 2017 at 10:02 AM
My opinion as of today (This will prob change):
Jordan Pouncey - NSD - Miami
Jeff Thomas - "real soon" (NSD?) - Miami
Brian Edwards - NSD - UF
Devonta Smith - NSD - Bama
Christopher Henderson - NSD - UF
Mike Harley - NSD - WVU
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Staff Travels - 1/18
Hartley - Las Vegas:
- 2018 TE Brevin Jordan
- 2018 QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Mark Richt and Kool - St Louis:
- 2017 WR Jeff Thomas
- 2018 DE/DT Ronnie Perkins (possibly)
- 2018 DT Michael Thompson (possibly)
Searels - Georgia:
- 2017 OL Zalontae Hillery
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 10:11 AM
I thought Devonta Smith was a sure Flip
Posted by: UMike | January 18, 2017 at 10:20 AM
He could, UMike. Just not confident yet. OV will be HUGE for us
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2017 at 10:21 AM