The Tale Of Two Halves

It was the worst of times. It was the best of times. 

That was the tale of the Miami Hurricanes football game against Toledo on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium before the good guys won convincingly 52-30.

In the first half the Hurricanes looked, well, like some smoldering dog crap.

Then, in the second half they looked like, well, the steaming cream of the crop. As fans, most were so angry in the first half that they would have fired the coaching staff and team. Then suddenly, a different team arrived. 

At that time we saw a completely different team wake up, smell the coffee, and dominate the second half. So the question remains: "Who are these Miami Hurricanes?" We are convinced that the answer is sure to follow... 

Comments

[Ohio_Cane]

Is this really happening again?

Posted by: UMike | September 26, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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Clouds incoming.

[Dude]

As long as this thing doesnt hurt football, we good. I can live without basketball in every way forever. They could cancel basketball and I wouldnt give 2 sh*ts.

[VfB_Cane]

We don't know the scenario yet.

If Adidas reps payed recruits to sign with adidas sponsored schools (including the U), and nobody at the U knew about it, all is good. Except for the palyer(s) in question, of course.

If adidas checked with school officials "who do you want?" and then used money to get the player to sign there, we're in big, big trouble.

[Dude]

It looks like Louisville is f*cked.

[WWIN]

Posted by: Dude | September 26, 2017 at 10:46 AM

I have family that was in the military.... but you can love your country without your country loving you back

[WWIN]

Posted by: VfB_Cane | September 26, 2017 at 12:23 PM

I would bet my money on... we knew about it! Lol

[WWIN]

Soup.... was this the news you were talking about???

[BigWindyCane1]

teve Lookner
@lookner
BUSINESS INSIDER: Adidas rep & others conspired to offer $150,000 to HS player to play for U Miami

Posted by: 30CINCO | September 26, 2017 at 11:26 AM

I pray this is not true. This would not be good. The Canes have a basketball team capable of going far, and this scandal could set the program back. Its hard to believe that Coach L or his assistants would be involved, but I will wait and see what happens.

[Dude]

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 12:27 PM

Of course, but thats a different discussion. My point is that after a while, the meanings of symbols and customs change, and we get to decide what those meanings are. As far as the country not loving you back goes, this isnt anything new. I would contend that the country (our government) doesnt love any of us, unless of course someone on this blog has a sweet superpac and donates millions to elections.

[Ohio_Cane]

Jay Bilas said in at least one of these cases, the SCHOOL was the victim. God please let that be University 7. AKA, Miami.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Posted by: CaneRock | September 25, 2017 at 09:44 PM

Wrong. Felonious sex-assault university averaged 35.1 points a game and 466 total yards, 202 on the ground at 5.1 ypc and 264 in the air at 8.1 ypp attempt last season. I know you don't go to games so you and I both didn't attend this one in question but even from my seat at home we both watched Diaz and crew held them to 20 points, (two whole touchdowns and a 2 point conversion below average) 167 yards on the ground for a 3.9 ypc and 240 in the air on 33 attempts for a 7.4 per attempt average that night in prime time.

That's a good day calling the signals anyway you slice it. UM lost that game because that's all the gold-hen girl loser for life against the primary rival did during his shitty joke of a career while the GD's and crew slurped it down no questions allowed to be asked.

[raizecane]

lead story on yahoo......FBI probe uncovers massive NCAA corruption scandal

[Go Canes!]

Heard the first 10 minutes of the press conference.

It may be possible the schools didn't even know what was going on. There were rouge financial people working directly with the top guy at Adidas in dealing with the players families.

[CaneRock]

OGV, I hear ya', but we should've at least stopped 1 of the TDs Cook & Whitfield scored. Noooobody covered Whitfield on His TD, although it could be argued Corn was being held. Cook's TD looked like a blown coverage, still no excuse for nobody accounting for their best player.

"Make a mistake on offense, it's 2nd,3rd, or 4th down, make a mistake on D, it's 6 points."

[Ohio_Cane]

Steve Lookner‏Verified account @lookner

To clarify: while HS players allegedly offered bribes to play at Louisville & Miami, no reports yet that Louisville/Miami employees involved

[KYcane]

"Make a mistake on offense, it's 2nd,3rd, or 4th down, make a mistake on D, it's 6 points."

Posted by: CaneRock | September 26, 2017 at 01:08 PM

Someone needs to remind Mark Stoops about that

[30CINCO]

Matt Porter @mattyports
5m
Top recruit allegedly involved with "University-7" is believed to be 2018 wing Nassir Little.

http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/09/26/10-arrested-in-fbi-probe-into-corruption-in-college-basketball-adidas-miami-possibly-involved/

[Go Canes!]

Refuse to believe Coach L is in any way involved.

Will be 0% shocked if a kid or two came here because he got paid by one of these scumbags.

College basketball is officially DOA after this fiasco. This isn't the NCAA. The Feds use site taps and have subpoena power. People are going to jail when this thing is done.

Everyone is going to rat out everyone.

[TheeMackJones]

To clarify: while HS players allegedly offered bribes to play at Louisville & Miami, no reports yet that Louisville/Miami employees involved

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 26, 2017 at 01:31 PM

Yes. Both schools allegedly offered top HS talent " 100,000 dollars and 150,000 dollars!! " OUCH. No wonder Miami QUICKLY became a NCAA Tournament squad. Especially when Miami NEVER was an NCAA Tournament type of squad PRIOR to the advent of Jimmy arriving in Thee Gables. hUh.

Nevertheless, MY Arizona Wildcats have CHITTED themselves. When assistant coach E. ' Book ' Richardson was arrested by the notorious right-wing leaning FBI.

My, my, it's a SAD day in Arizona Wildcat mens basketball! A sad day to say the least. duh.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 01:50 PM

Of course, it isn't the ethical NCAA. That body of major collegiate sports is too CORRUPT to investigate on of their OWN. dUh. Why do U think it takes an OUTSIDER law enforcement agency to investigate the schools affiliated with the NCAA! dUh.

[TheeMackJones]

Both Louisville and Miami are ' Adidas ' schools. And Adidas is named in one of the three complaints by the FBI.

[canezilla]

As long as this thing doesnt hurt football, we good. I can live without basketball in every way forever. They could cancel basketball and I wouldnt give 2 sh*ts.

Posted by: Dude | September 26, 2017 at 12:22 PM
AGREE 1 MILLION%

[TonyCane]

Trying to wrap my mind around this. Obviously this was the "ten secrets" that were mentioned last night. Depending on the number of schools involved, how badly does this damage college basketball? And if the NBA decides to now allow HS players back in..doesnit basically become an itch sport?

Would the NCAA be willing to give out 10-20 death penalties?

[TheeMackJones]

" While only four schools are currently involved, the complaints will provide a treasure map for NCAA investigators as it tells stories of endless payouts and kickbacks in the recruitment of numerous top prospects over the past three years. "

Again, Miami hass QUICKLY risen to NCAA Tournament the past ' three seasons. ' dUh. When prior to the arrival of Jimmy L, Miami was NEVER a perennial type of NCAA Tournament program.

Now, now. I'm NOT insinuating that Jimmy L has anything to do with the latest NCAA scandal. It's just puzzling that a men's program, with NO previous CONSISTENT NCAA Tournament experience, quickly becomes a legitimate NCAA Tournament type of program. hUh.

[TheeMackJones]

The Arizona Wildcat men's hoops program DIDN'T need to CHIT on it's self. Especially when Arizona has been an NCAA Tournament program SINCE the ' 1984-85 ' season!

[CoCane]

Wrong...

The hoops team went to the "Big Dance" in '98, '99, '00 and '02.

That's 4 out of 5 years.

[TheeMackJones]

" While some other major schools and national championship coaches are not specifically named yet ( EMPHASIS ADDED ), nearly any college basketball fan can put the dots together on some of the recruiting stories to figure out who is who. The names that are expected to come out will be prominent. " Yahoosports. com

This nefarious situation is just the proverbial TIP of the ICE BERG! I just wonder which other major programs are laying low under the ice berg. Ouch.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: CoCane | September 26, 2017 at 02:19 PM

And you're one of the fellows whom suggested that the LAYOFF DIDN'T affect Miami on Saturday past. Bloody well... smh!!!

[1mg of Epi]

And people think Miami has no bag men? Harrumph!

[TheeMackJones]

Anytime you have beaucoup $$$$ bucks involved in amateur men's team sports, there's bound to be corruption and what not. hUh.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 26, 2017 at 02:28 PM

LOL

[TheeMackJones]

Fraud U say? What fraud? Look at Carolina Blue. Academic fraud for 25 years and still no real punishment. If the NCAA won't punish academic fraud are we gullible enough to believe they will do anything on this? The NCAA is a toothless, worthless organization employing right-wing TRUMP hypocrites.

[1mg of Epi]

What criminal statutes exist barring a biz from paying of a kid?

[TheeMackJones]

In the mean time. I believe I'll become a Michigan BANDWAGON football partisan. After Harbaugh voiced his opinion about the POTUS!

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 26, 2017 at 02:33 PM

U have to ask. Mr. Bilas about that.

[SinisterCane]

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 01:50 PM

I hope its the human Port Potty Emmert

[SinisterCane]

^^^^^^^
Mark Emmert

[CaneRock]

What criminal statutes exist barring a biz from paying of a kid?

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 26, 2017 at 02:33 PM

That's what I'm wondering? And even if it is a crime, I would think the FBI had bigger fish to fry than this.

[CoCane]

I think the layoff probably made a moderate difference. Not enough of difference to make it an excuse for garbage DB play. The OL opened holes and protected Rosier. The front 7 stuffed the run. WR, RB, TE and QB all balled. Why were the play of DB the only ones affected by the layoff?

Bullsh*t

The DB need to tighten up. Period...

[SOUP]

Soup.... was this the news you were talking about???

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 12:32 PM

No, I knew nothing about this. What I was referring to was about football and is good news.

[TheeMackJones]

Why were the play of DB the only ones affected by the layoff?

Bullsh*t

The DB need to tighten up. Period...

Posted by: CoCane | September 26, 2017 at 02:58 PM

Correct me if I'm WRONG. But wasn't the score 16-10 at halftime. With the visiting team up. hUh. And the game was close LATE into the third-quarter. Then Miami went on a scoring explosion. duh.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: CaneRock | September 26, 2017 at 02:57 PM

The POTUS is too blame! He probably ordered the Pax Americana GESTAPO, to get nasty and mean on those men's hoop programs. Seeing that the majority of team rosters are filled with those Blacks and what not. huh.

[TheeMackJones]

Banda needs to coach MORE. Instead of being a team CHEERLEADER! And Rumph needs to do more coaching and whatnot. hUh.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

"Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 26, 2017 at 01:54 PM"

It's all coming down man.

"Posted by: CoCane | September 26, 2017 at 02:19 PM"

Thanks for again reminding me the place peaked when I was there and it's been all mostly downhill since, you're HOF 'Space material on the next ballot for it for sure!

"Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 26, 2017 at 02:33 PM"

SOUP bannhamering you all those other times was wack.

"Posted by: SOUP | September 26, 2017 at 03:01 PM"

Good news, Smart Mark is undefeated in Friday night college football games as a head coach! Don't ask how many games he's won though it says on this talking point sheet I've when you look at the asterisk note on the bottom though. They don't want any links posting to that obviously fake news.

"Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 26, 2017 at 03:09 PM"

So nobody paid for Grayson Allen you're saying then? Seems legit...

[slim32]

Details at the end of the PB Post article, regarding the class of 2018 player, Nassir Little, leave some possible key details of who might be implicated on our side.

just speculation but seems to fit the description

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Jay Bilas said in at least one of these cases, the SCHOOL was the victim. God please let that be University 7. AKA, Miami.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 26, 2017 at 12:40 PM

Maybe this is why no one was arrested from Miami yet.

[TheeMackJones]

My main man, Rosier, is No. 15 is the nation regarding passing efficiency! Ouch. And that' s with only two games under his belt this season. Wow.

The kid from Toledo is No. 14 in the nation.

Oh, and one more thing. Duke's starting QB has ' NO. 81 passing efficiency ' rating.

Now if Miami's defense gets off to a good start. Then Miami will roll and roll and roll this Friday! No ifs, buts or huh.

[TheeMackJones]

Although Alabama and Clemson's quartebacks are no where to be seen in the Top 30 passing efficiency stat. Those two defenses make up for that anomaly. hUh.

Now if Miami's defense begins to play like a Top 20 defense. Then Miami will be SCARY good! No ifs, buts or what ever.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Agree TheeMackJones! Like to see the corners play more press and the DL go to town. Its the recipe for disaster!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Richt needs to call plays like he did in the second half of the game last week. He really attacked all parts of the field.

[Ohio_Cane]

It's POSSIBLE, that we're only named because a recruit was offered money to come to Miami (an Adidas school) by an Adidas exec.

This scenario clears Miami and it's coaches, and would piggyback on Bilas' point that some schools were a victim.

God please let this be what happened ^^^

[CoCane]

TMJ

The DB's didn't have a coverage explosion...

[CoCane]

Hey...

Now we know why our hoops team is loaded with 4 and 5 stars!

😎

[WWIN]

I've been wondering how all of a sudden we've been able to get all these top basketball players to visit!? Lol

[F.U. Addidas]

FYI - the FBI also conducted an investigation in football with more charges against Adidas...and we are an Adidas school

[Pop goes the weasel]

One outcome of all of this will be that Adidas will not be allowed to sponsor these schools. We have had a falling out with Nike and Under Armor, so who is left?

[WWIN]

And people didn't want us to switch to Adidas SMH! Nike would have never done anything like this for us!

#3stripesForLife

[WWIN]

On a side note....

Anybody still wish Kaaya came back???

[Sarasota 'cane]

I just read a report that the UM coach's name came up in a conversation but wasn't a party to the recorded call. I guess it's just wishful thinking at this point as once they hang a 20-30 year sentence over the Adidas dude he'll roll over like a stuck pig.

Dark days ahead for Coach L and the BB team. Hopefully this doesn't bleed over to the FB team. This is where having a Mark Richt over a Butch Davis pays a huge dividend IMO. Let's pray my hunch is correct...

Grrrrrrrrrr 'canes!!

[1mg of Epi]

And people didn't want us to switch to Adidas SMH! Nike would have never done anything like this for us!

#3stripesForLife

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 06:15 PM

Absolutely. Adidas is my home boy.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 06:15 PM

I'd still be very happy if he had returned.

Rosier has been solid against two awful defenses. Don't think Kaaya's numbers would have been much different. We haven't been close to challenged yet.

We'll see.

[TonyCane]

One outcome of all of this will be that Adidas will not be allowed to sponsor these schools. We have had a falling out with Nike and Under Armor, so who is left?

Posted by: Pop goes the weasel | September 26, 2017 at 05:54 PM

ZIPZ?!

[WWIN]

Yeah cuz Kaaya use to be lights out against good teams!

[WWIN]

Absolutely. Adidas is my home boy.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 26, 2017 at 07:03 PM

Mines too lol!

[BigMoo]

any word on basketball bribe case?

[1mg of Epi]

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 06:15 PM

I'd still be very happy if he had returned.

Rosier has been solid against two awful defenses. Don't think Kaaya's numbers would have been much different. We haven't been close to challenged yet.

We'll see.

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 07:12 PM

That Kaayas passing numbers wouldn't have been much different is kinda the point. Because his rush numbers would've been.

[SOUP]

#LoveRosier

[trianglecane]

Reebok... BBB...Asics.. Brooks...Converse... Puma... Saconey... K Swiss..

Miami has plenty of bad options.

[solarcane]

Checked in to make sure all the Canespace family were doing good and accounted for. Sadly I see lots of politics being discussed as much or more than years ago. That was the reason I took a break from my favorite Canes site of all-time.

When I go to Canes games I don't care if jets fly over the stadium, if paratroopers fly into the stadium,if players stand kneel or loosen up I don care if the guy next to me stands, sits,puts his hand over his heart, or picks his ass, I don't care if soldiers, Boy Scouts,or clowns carry flags around. All I care about is if the Canes coaching staff gives us the very best chance to win the game, and that every player plays to the best of his ability and never quits.Going to games is a big investment in time and money nowadays root the Canes home and f all the media circus crap. I love you guys, Peace

[SOUP]

I care if clowns carry flags around.

I hate clowns.

[TonyCane]

OGV...it is gonna get RICH real soon at UF.

Plus there are the top 10 secrets being kept from the fans at UM that I cannot share just yet. See if you follow...Shadow works being implemented, diversion and mis-drection are in full swing.

#WinkWink

Posted by: SOUP | September 25, 2017 at 10:27 PM

Was this in reference to the ten arrests today?!

[Dude]

Posted by: SOUP | September 26, 2017 at 11:27 PM

Finally someone said it. Those assh*les have gotten a free pass too long!

[Sarasota 'cane]

This is encouraging...

http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/09/26/jim-larranagas-lawyer-allegations-in-fbi-college-hoops-sting-do-not-apply-to-coach-l/

[1mg of Epi]

trianglecane
Reebok... BBB...Asics.. Brooks...Converse... Puma... Saconey... K Swiss..

Miami has plenty of bad options.

Posted by: trianglecane | September 26, 2017 at 10:03 PM

British knights. Kangaroos.

[Old Skool]

Insomnia brigade research from the New York Times

The complaints announced Tuesday left tantalizing clues that what was alleged may only be the tip of the iceberg. One of the agent's involved urged the payment be increased because one of Adidas rivals was coming in with a higher number.

Also the investigation started in 2015.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | September 26, 2017 at 09:23 PM

Yes Rosier made a couple of great plays with his legs and had a fine game overall. I have been very pleased with what I've seen so far from him.

But he also threw what could have been a catastrophic pick late in the game, which is something he's apparantly been dogged by his whole time here.

He's been solid and played very well. But that hasnt made me forget what could have been a fourth year starter who ended his career here putting up very big numbers without ever turning over the ball.

In my opinion that's the formula that will win us the most games offensively.

I hope Malik can avoid those kind of throws as we progress into the meat of our schedule.

[canezilla]

DID WE CASH THAT ADIDAS CHECK YET?

[Go Canes!]

DID WE CASH THAT ADIDAS CHECK YET?

Posted by: canezilla | September 27, 2017 at 06:03 AM

This made me laugh out loud, which is tough to do this early in the morning!

[raizecane]

Happy hump day peeps.....2 more days before our Canes put a whooping on Duke.

I predict that a blog with a diagram of "the lateral" will appear soon. :-)

[SOUP]

Raize nailed it!

[UMike]

It's only been two games, but my thoughts on this Kaaya/Rosier thing are the same. I saw some missed throws I thought Kaaya would of easily made, but I also saw Rosier make plays Kaaya could of never made.

And honestly we shouldn't even be talking about this...Rosier is the man, case closed.

[WWIN]

You wanna go back to what we were talking about yesterday? We can... I'm always up for it! Lol

[WWIN]

Where was this perfect Kaaya at that I missed seeing???

He OVERTHREW and UNDERTHREW WR's all the time... threw into double and triple coverage but DB's just dropped the ball and didn't come up with the picks. That's how stats can be deceiving... and this was his last game here with a month to prepare!

[raizecane]

I just love the fact that MR can get out of the pocket and run for a first down and in one case last week, a TD. That just gives D-cord something else to game plan for.

[RCCF]

I just love how we DOGGED running QB's since the inception of this blog but now that we see the Glory of a running QB we are all so in love. The Irony of it All!!

Oh by the way 12%

[Go Canes!]

Think dogged and glory are both greatly exaggerated descriptions.

[Go Canes!]

It's only been two games, but my thoughts on this Kaaya/Rosier thing are the same. I saw some missed throws I thought Kaaya would of easily made, but I also saw Rosier make plays Kaaya could of never made.

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 09:33 AM

Excellent observation

[UMike]

Raize... absolutely. That is a site for sore eyes.

WWIN, I certainly don't want to to talk about that topic here, I just meant Kaaya is no longer here, there is no more need to compare.

[Go Canes!]

AD at Louisville is out. Pitino likely to follow at 1:00.

There will be a lot more of that coming as everyone scrambles to stay out of jail.

[Sarasota 'cane]

Great breakdown on State of the U of the timeline of UM's alleged involvement in this mess. I do not see any direct link or phone conversation that was tapped with a UM rep on the call. Plausible deniability is in play. Whoever coach 3 is they at least had the good sense not to talk over the phone.
I'm all for fixing this mess but the AD and the school need to do it "in house" this time. There is no advantage to "falling on the sword" with the NCAA. They will BBQ UM if UM admits to any of this.

https://www.stateoftheu.com/platform/amp/2017/9/27/16372860/miami-hurricanes-basketball-breaking-down-university-7-timeline-info-recruiting-fbi-proble-bribery

[Go Canes!]

Malik breakdown vs Toledo:

https://twitter.com/dgould151/status/913066283285061632

[RCCF]

Nah, Im correct...

These bloggers used to throw Daggers at Running QB's there were even guys who Truly didn't want TeddyB... He's not a pocket passer, Miami runs a Pro Style Offense we don't want a QB going outside of what we know and running the ball. This was the Narrative for over 4yrs in this place so exaggerated it is Not.. They've been this way since the days of Omar so yea it's true, and the fact that Malik is even remotely getting a virtual handshake from any to few in this crew is shocking..

[TheeMackJones]

" There’s also a perception that the NCAA committee on infractions isn’t sufficiently motivated to severely punish the few instances of blatant cheating that the enforcement division uncovers. The NCAA, after all, is being paid by the schools it’s investigating. It’s not good business to obliterate college sports’ most prominent coaches or biggest brands ( EMPHASIS ADDED ). " Yahoosports.com
--------

Again, the NCAA is a ' good ol' boy ' system and PROTECTS it's own. hUh

Oh, and one more thing. NASSIR LITTLE is the Orange and Green elephant in the Miami recruiting machination. The kid played for an Adidas team- the same team who's director is in jail. In other words, there's a decent possibility that the kid is involved in the on going investigation, and the kid is a MAJOR TARGET of Jimmy L's program.

I'm just wondering if he's one of the numerous prep stars who was offered either $ 100,000 dollars or $ 150,000 dollars. OUCH.

[TheeMackJones]

This latest NCAA scandal is just the beginning. I'm just wondering when the Pax Americana GESTAPO goes after major college football. Heck, the G-Men may be currently investigating major college football. Yikes.

Don't shoot. Don't shoot G-Man. LOL This is want the thugs and goons called FBI coppers back in the day.

[TheeMackJones]

ESPN/DraftExpress' J. Giovany projects Nassir Little as a NBA 1st Round selection ( One and done kid. ).

Now do U understand why Jimmy wants the kid BADLY!!!

[Sarasota 'cane]

Again, the NCAA is a ' good ol' boy ' system and PROTECTS it's own.

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 27, 2017 at 12:06 PM

UM has never been one of "the good old boys". Miami is a villain and the NCAA would love nothing more than to be able to use their alleged involvement in this mess to sweep this under the rug IMO. The smart play here is to dig in like all the other schools do lately. Hell UNC just won a National Title while under the umbrella of what appears to be the greatest academic scandal ever alleged.
UM needs to defend the program and clean it up "in house". There is no advantage to going to the NCAA and falling on the sword.

[TheeMackJones]

And here's former Hurricane great, Warren Sapp's, opinion on the latest chit storm in major college basketball... " If they paid athletes, these problems wouldn't exist. " huh.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | September 27, 2017 at 12:17 PM

There always has to be a SCAPEGOAT for the NCAA. Enter the Canes.

[Sarasota 'cane]

You got that right Mack. They gotta play this one "hard", then double back and fix the problem internally IMO.
I'll bet you "Player 12" still ends up getting paid by a "Nike School" next season. It's just the way it is...

[UMike]

Pitino on unpaid leave