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

[PapaCane]

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/

I sure can sleep much better tonight...thx for the article...GO CANES!!

[Sarasota 'cane]

New Blog is Up!!

[SOUP]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[Sarasota 'cane]

RIP Hugh Hefner. A legend of epic proportions.

[1mg of Epi]

Happy bday to VA Cane.

[BigWindyCane1]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 03:45 PM

WRIGHT has been the Canes best CB so far ....

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | September 27, 2017 at 08:39 PM

I meant Young, not Wright. Typo from autocorrect. Sorry

[BigWindyCane1]

If the Canes come out and run the ball effectively on Duke and Rosier doesn't turn the ball over, the Canes should win in a blowout. IMO, the Canes can run the ball at will on Duke.

I think the Canes defense will likely improve. The strength of this DIAZ defense is stopping the run, and Duke under Roper wants to run to set up the pass. If the Canes continue to stop the run on early downs and Duke gets into third and long situations, Duke will struggle mightily on offense.

The talent gap between these programs should show itself IMO

[BigWindyCane1]

One sports betting site is pushing the line on the Miami v Duke game to -7 in favor of the Canes, after opening at -5.5.

[nemo2002]

Message tonight from President Julio Frenk states in part as follows:

[W]e have confirmed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office that, at this time, it is investigating a potential tie to one member of our coaching staff and a student recruit.

While we are alarmed and disappointed, we are steadfast in our belief that we must also act with the highest level of integrity and commitment to the pursuit of truth. To that end, we have pledged our full and complete cooperation with the Department of Justice probe as well as to the NCAA, with whom we will jointly review any relevant matters.

[SinisterCane]

Bandy, Carter and Young then flush the rest

[BigWindyCane1]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 03:45 PM

WRIGHT has been the Canes best CB so far, and Bandy has been second best. I would also like to see Dean get some burn. The few plays Dean was in the Game at the end, he was all over his man. Dean may struggle with tackling, but No catches on Dean.

That said, I will have to trust the coaches' judgement for now, but Delaney and Jackson must get at least a pick or pass defenses during the game. It's up to them. Performance speaks volumes.

[PapaCane]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 03:45 PM

I think he should start. Delaney hasn't passed any tests that he should start...GO CANES!!

[WWIN]

^^^^^^
Nah but he's better than JJ lol

[CaneRock]

Anyone else think Knowles is better than Redwine?

[slim32]

Because of his size and flexibility I think they are using him very well. At this stage in his career it might be better longterm. Dont wanna burn a guy out that's his size in run support especially in short yardage or obvious run situations.

Carter should be making a strong push to start by the end of the year!

[nemo2002]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 03:45 PM

Does anyone NOT think Bandy needs to be starting?

[Ohio_Cane]

Canes by 13

[UMike]

Cutcliffe will have a plan to take advantage of our secondary. We will see a lot of quick throws to slow down our pass rush. This will not be a easy win.

[WWIN]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 03:45 PM

ME lol!

[WWIN]

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 11:06 AM

What else is it to talk about? You know my rule.... nobody's talking then I'll talk about whatever lol

[Ohio_Cane]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 03:45 PM
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He was a beast vs Toledo. I believe he deserves it. He was WAY better than Delaney that day. I'll trust Diaz. For now.

[UMike]

Anyone else think Bandy needs to be starting?

[PapaCane]

May the winning force be with U Canes.

[30CINCO]

Here we go...

Darren Heitner
@DarrenHeitner
Sources: Employees of Nike's EYBL grassroots division, along with documents, have been subpoenaed by FBI in furtherance of investigation

[thirstybuzzardcane]

If a named defendant cooperates with the FBI by implicating one of UM's coaches, WE'RE SCREWED again.
Posted by: nemo2002 | September 27, 2017 at 02:17 PM

Maybe! The only thing is the FBI has no evidence as far as recordings, messages, etc. So to bring charges on a coach would be tough. Now I guess the NCAA could do something when they get involved.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

No doubt, TonyCane!!!

[nemo2002]

They just said on ESPN that 2.5 million of Pitinos salary is from Adidas...how is that allowed?

Posted by: UMike | September 27, 2017 at 01:14 PM

It is my understanding that a university can provide that a specified portion of a coach's "compensation package" will come from one or more third parties (for "non-coaching" activities such as endorsements, TV and radio shows, etc.), which payments are guaranteed by the school. But I could be wrong!
Regardless, I have no evidence that UM stuctures it's basketball (or football) contracts this way.

[nemo2002]

I heard there is no evidence against Miami. The only thing they got is a coach from another school that ratted out one of our coaches. That's the only reason we were in the FBI report.

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 27, 2017 at 02:05 PM

If a named defendant cooperates with the FBI by implicating one of UM's coaches, WE'RE SCREWED again.

[nemo2002]

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!!!

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 27, 2017 at 12:13 PM

How badly? $$$?

[TonyCane]

Thirsty...watch that is what the NCAA focuses on. Whether evil Miami was involved. All resources, data collection, and special forces will be directed at Coral Gables. A spec ops suited Mark Emmerett will set up a mobile command center outside of Coach L's house!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Football is next. Watch out!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Isn't Louiville on sanctions and probation still? Sounds like the death penalty to me!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

The biggest question is what is the NCAA going to do!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

I heard there is no evidence against Miami. The only thing they got is a coach from another school that ratted out one of our coaches. That's the only reason we were in the FBI report.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

It's a rare day when a coach who has done it the wrong way his entire career and gotten to the top relatively unscathed not once but twice finally gets his just deserts.

What a time to be alive!

[RCCF]

Those Coaches in there Snitching Like Mitches!!

But Hey,

This is Bigger than coaches and I truly believe this story is a Whole lot bigger than we imagine. Think Sonny Vaccaro

[Sarasota 'cane]

"The Man"!! Coach is worth as much to UM off the field as he is on it!!

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article175661636.html

Go 'canes!!!!

[Go Canes!]

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

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 27, 2017 at 12:22 PM

This is so far beyond the NCAA and their good old boy protections.

If the Feds go after you you are A) Guilty and B) Going to jail. Just check their conviction rate and you'll get an idea of what these guys are facing.

They dont give a crap if it's Rick Pitino, Roy William, Coach K or anyone else.

[UMike]

They just said on ESPN that 2.5 million of Pitinos salary is from Adidas...how is that allowed?

[UMike]

Louisville admits staffer and Adidas arranging the funneling of $100K to recruit family

[UMike]

Pitino on unpaid leave

[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...

[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.

[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.

[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]

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!!!

[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]

" 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
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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.

[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..

[Go Canes!]

Malik breakdown vs Toledo:

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

[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!]

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.

[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!]

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

[Go Canes!]

Think dogged and glory are both greatly exaggerated descriptions.

[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%

[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.

[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!

[WWIN]

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

[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.

[SOUP]

Raize nailed it!

[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. :-)

[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!

[canezilla]

DID WE CASH THAT ADIDAS CHECK YET?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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/

[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!

[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?!

[SOUP]

I care if clowns carry flags around.

I hate clowns.

[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

[trianglecane]

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

Miami has plenty of bad options.

[SOUP]

#LoveRosier

[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.

[BigMoo]

any word on basketball bribe case?

[WWIN]

Absolutely. Adidas is my home boy.

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

Mines too lol!

[WWIN]

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

[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?!

[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.

[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.

[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!!

[WWIN]

On a side note....

Anybody still wish Kaaya came back???

[WWIN]

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

#3stripesForLife

[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?

[F.U. Addidas]

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

[WWIN]

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

[CoCane]

Hey...

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

😎

[CoCane]

TMJ

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

[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 ^^^

[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.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[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...

[TheeMackJones]

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

[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]

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.