Seems Like U Got A Spring In Your Step?

Spring has sprung. And college football has begun... 

It’s the days like this, three weeks into spring ball under the blazing South Florida sun, that might start to get repetitive to some teams. But it’s days like this where lessons are learned, plays are made and bonds are created. It’s days like this at Greentree that eventually pay off in the fall.

The Hurricanes held a spirited practice Thursday – their 11^th session of the spring -- as they readied for the team’s second scrimmage this Saturday. Speaking for the first time since the team’s first scrimmage, Miami’s coordinators noted that there were positives and negatives to take away from last Saturday.

“Yeah, and it’s like anything else, there is always good plays and bad plays,” defensive coordinator Manny Diaz said. “But I thought overall, No. 1 the thing you evaluate in a scrimmage is tackling, because we don’t get to tackle to the ground all that often. We tackled very well, there was not a lot of yards after contact, those type things. That’s good, we don’t get a lot of chances to do that.

“And the fact that we tackled, makes you hard to score on. You try not to give up big plays and get the ball on the ground. Run defense did a good job too, so there was a lot of positive takeaways and then certainly a bunch of things that we still were not quite pleased with.”

Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown liked what he saw from his first unit up front, although there were some missed assignments.

“The first unit I thought was pretty good,” Brown said. “Again, it just comes down to one or two guys, either using bad technique, going the wrong way or having some missed assignments.

“Obviously, depth is an issue behind the first guys we had, the first five guys. There just needs to be more competition. So thankfully, we have some guys coming in during the summer time to add to it, and hopefully push those guys to be better or beat them out.” 

Brown was also encouraged with how his quarterbacks performed.

“I thought it was really good,” he said. “I would say with (Evan) Shirreffs and Malik (Rosier), mostly Shirreffs to see him stand in the pocket and take some shots. And be able to take charge and be in command and be poised and not be rattled.

“Obviously, Malik did some really good things with the ball in his hands, as well. (He was) able to make some really good decisions and also move around the pocket well. But just being consistent every single day is going to be the key to that spot.” 

And as Miami wrapped up another productive day at Greentree, Brown reflected on where he thinks this program is headed.

“Obviously, Miami is a very attractive place,” he said.  “I am not from here. I am from Georgia. But Miami (was) my favorite school growing up, my entire life. Watching Miami play -- and I am not saying that just because I am here -- you guys can ask anybody who has known me for years.

If you look on my walls from when I was a kid, it was Miami Hurricane gear just because it was the best players in America (who) came to Miami. And every single week they lined up and gave you their all.

“And if you beat them, which was rare, you didn’t want to play them a second time.”

Comments

[SOUP]

is apparently mentoring Louis Murphy from afar

Posted by: Old Skool | April 14, 2017 at 03:40 PM

Doing a fine job "mentoring" too!

[CGNC]

wow. Prayers for VACane. Christopher - you, your Dad and family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We are all looking forward to finally meeting him down here at the Notre Dame game. Tell him "Hang in there from CGNCPa".

[Dude]

Hey Go Canes, what's your email?

[SinisterCane]

Posted by: VA Cane | April 13, 2017 at 11:56 PM

Damm I late I just read everything from the top. VACANE you have never been hated and I pray you pull through

[1mg Of epi]

Hey Go Canes, what's your email?

Posted by: Dude | April 14, 2017 at 07:07 PM

Yea. I have a feeling we're on the same page.

[HawaiiCane]

My thoughts and prayers are with VA Cane! Such a huge part of this blog and I hope that he recovers from this setback in life. I refuse to believe that he's not already "Tatumizing" this challenge!

[Go Canes!]

TD both Tom and Ohio have it. If either can forward to you that would be great.

[Dude]

Posted by: Go Canes! | April 14, 2017 at 10:38 PM

K.

[VA Cane]

Hello Canespace,
I am not a blogger at 22...I hardly know what this is...Daddy got me right....I talk and text. Daddy told me to get on the blog and inform his friends.

After analysis he did not have a stroke, but some kind of blockage in a valve....it was what his Dr called intermittent....they said it is rare but happens. It was so scary for a good while and he had so many people waiting to be there with him.
I played for him and have met many of his people over the years.I do believe he knows everybody.
So many people were here. Bruce Arians his first roomate at VT. Kam Chancellor was here, Morgan Moses,and so many people who love Daddy wanted to know what was happening.Many of his players who are normal people gathered to see him.
His old coach Jack Johnson and his older brother that he played for drove from Daddys hometown to see him.
It was scary, but he is doing very well now. He is so funny as a Dad. He asked if he could have a beer later on. No hospital has beer, but his Dr said it was not a bad thing. Sure enough his friend Kenny brought a 16 oz Coors Light up....and he drank on it. The staff says he will be fine, and he will be home they think he will be out Sunday.
He is my Daddy and I love him. I am very proud of what he has done for a lot of people. He has always tried to help people in many ways. The crowd here was not a surprise because my Daddy has touched many a life. He loves people and wants to help them.

CCM

[Dude]

Damn,

Todd Heap accidentally ran over his 3 year old and killed her. Very sad story.

[Hassan]

Praying for VA Cane, glad to hear he is sounding better. VA CANE is a good dude and gives great comments and insights.

[HillViewCane]

I could be wrong, but wouldn't the way it currently stands be better for us in one way? When recruits are visiting us now the weather is usually terrible in the vast majority of the country. What are thoughts on that aspect of it? Is that a competitive advantage that could now be diminished?

[NativeCane]

VA Cane, glad you are doing better,glad to know you never met a beer you didn't like....God Bless you.
Now get healed up and get down here for that Notre Dame beat down....it will be epic!

Dem Canes!!!

[Go Canes!]

Ooof: The QB numbers per UM: Shirreffs 16-36 for 139; Rosier 13-26 for 142 1 TD, 1 INT; Weldon 5-9 for 30, INT; Testaverde 6-9, 98 yds, TD.

[TonyCane]

VA, keep fighting. You have a 111 game winning streak by the Canes football team to witness!

[SOUP]

Testaverde for President!

[Go Canes!]

According to Sports Science, Miami TE David Njoku has a max vert of 44.5. The second highest they've ever recorded.

[SOUP]

I have the highest ever recorded at 44.75.

IJS

[raizecane]

If I am ever in the hospital and any of you sum bitches bring me a coors light, be prepared to meet your maker, LAMO

[SinisterCane]

Chatman update
PER TOS

After his visit he said its 100% chance he picks Miami.

He wanted to do it, his mom told him he should do it, but he wanted to wait till after his spring game, which was when he originally planned on making an announcement.

He won't be making any other visits between now and his May 20th announcement

[NativeCane]

If I am ever in the hospital and any of you sum bitches bring me a coors light, be prepared to meet your maker, LAMO

Posted by: raizecane | April 15, 2017 at 07:04 PM

OK Raize....Redbridge?

Dem Canes!!!

[SOUP]

NEW BLOG IS UP!