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

[AeroCane]

Am I first? That's a first!
A very fun team to watch! If Diaz can get the D going, and richt continue to call aggressively, we can be very good!

[CoCane]

^^^True

[Dude]

Diaz will get the D right. We'll be fine.

[AfriCane]

Just watched the duke game again. Not impressed. While QB is good. He is not Logan. Their receivers not explosive like Toledo.

[TruCane81]

Oh yeah shout out to tool box Trent.

He had a great game.

The pass rush is excellent.

Teams are quick passing because its so scary.

We gotta chip and bump recievers to disrupt timing, make the qb go to his second and third read, giving our guys a chance to make sacks and cause bad throws.

If our opponents KNOW a slot reciever will be WIDE OPEN EVERY play on a 3 step drop like has been the case the first two games, it wont matter if the dline is LT, JJ Watt, Reggie White, and Warren Sapp.

The rush will be in consequential if we dont eliminate the constant free releases and unaccounted for recievers pre snap.

[AfriCane]

I mean, even Wyoming is playing good this year.

[AfriCane]

So Wyoming’s defense is number 7 in turnovers.
Just so if u want worry about small time teams.

[canezilla]

Anybody heard or seen Terrance? Hope all is well..Friday can't come soon enough

[Go Canes!]

Imo on a give Saturday almost anyone can beat almost anyone in college football today.

That's yet another thing that makes it a thousand times better than the NFL or just about anything else out there in sports.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Zilla all is well Brotha. Hate I missed you Saturday at the Rock. See you at the Rock for the Georgia Tech game.

[40-3]

Can someone explain to me what has happened with Delaney? Did he play a different type of defense at Citadel? This guy was supposed to be a stud and he seems to have all the tools - so what is going wrong with him? It seemed that Toledo was just abusing him all day long.

[Old Skool]

Palm Beach Post saying Richards will be back for Duke.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

These blogs are getting better in the Smart Mark era.

Good news, for Miami Hurricanes!

[canezilla]

CANES -6 VS DUKE.. I SEE IT GOING TO -8 WITH THE RETURN OF RICHARDS

[Go Canes!]

From Twitter today:

If we wanted to take a look at #FSU and Jimbo Fisher in 3 acts:
Act I (Pre Jameis) 31-10
Act II (Jameis) 27-1
Act III (Post Jameis) 20-8

[thirstybuzzardcane]

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article175208486.html

[thirstybuzzardcane]

I would like for the D to play more press! Let the D-line to their magic!

[30CINCO]

Travis Homer...looks like the real deal.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

I agree Cinco! I think he's right up there with Walton, IMO!

[WWIN]

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | September 24, 2017 at 04:32 PM

Our DC is beginning to smell like another DC that you didn't care for.... I won't say any names tho lol

[WWIN]

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 25, 2017 at 10:08 AM

He was GARBAGE before Winston!

Cook needs to be added to the act as well tho

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Posted by: WWIN | September 25, 2017 at 10:53 AM

No he isn't. He's going to live and die by that front four pass rush again this season and he'll end up having another good year by the end of this one to go with his competent one last year. The doofus you're referring to never even had one good season, just historically bad one after historically bad one no matter how cuffed regarding tempo the other half of the team played to try to protect the swiss cheese scheme that GD couldn't stop slurping up. I know that's a low bar to clear but they're still using smoke and mirrors this year to hide problems on the roster so it'll have to suffice for one more signing day. Good thing it'll be an early one I guess.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | September 25, 2017 at 10:38 AM

Walton has that dog in him.

Think if Homer shows that as well, he can be special.

[Old Skool]

FWIW
From the Rutgers stats versus Nebraska

CAR YDS AVG TD LONG
Gus Edwards 15 58 3.9 1 13

[thirstybuzzardcane]

FSU game is changed to 3:30. Not a prime time game anymore.

[Sinistercane1]

What time is the duke game

[canezilla]

What time is the duke game

Posted by: Sinistercane1 | September 25, 2017 at 12:35 PM
THIS FRIDAY AT 2PM

[Go Canes!]

Think he meant 7 pm.

[Go Canes!]

Florida star receiver Antonio Callaway and starting tailback Jordan Scarlett were among the players charged with felonies on Monday by the state attorney's office in Gainesville, Florida. Callaway, one of nine suspended players during the investigation, was charged with first-degree felony fraud/swindle obtaining property under $20,000 and felony fraud/impersonation for using or possessing another person's ID without consent.

[30CINCO]

Another familiar name...

Mark Long @APMarkLong
Gators OL Kadeem Telfort has 30 felony charges in the credit card fraud

[Sinistercane1]

Posted by: 30CINCO | September 25, 2017 at 01:39 PM

Good thing he dipped from Miami to stay out of trouble🤣

[TonyCane]

Is it just me, or does it seem that in the last ten years the University of Florida has more felonies and other high crimes and misdemeanors than any other school in the country...by far?

Perhaps the NCAA can make a special allowance for the Gators and allow them 105 scholarship players and 35 signees a year. That way UF can continue to field a competitive roster while allowing for the legion of players who have off the field issues.

Ridiculous!

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: TonyCane | September 25, 2017 at 02:38 PM

It's absolutely NOT ridiculous to say the least. Now if U only had the eyes to see, then you would know it's a GOOD OL' BOY SYSTEM run by the NCAA. And Florida ( And the SEC. ) are just a few members of that system. Along with the vast majority of the Power 5 schools. Of course, there's always exception to the rULes. dUh.

[TheeMackJones]

Duke's defense is NO. 11 in the country. OUCH! Miami has the NO. 6 offense in the country.

So, will Miami's strength or Duke's strength be the deciding FACTOR come Friday. hUh.

[Go Canes!]

Can't wait to see what happens when these kids start to talk about who knew what, when they knew about it and what they did when they found out.

https://twitter.com/dylanrdixon/status/912395350618595328

[Ohio_Cane]

Richards will play Friday. Get in on the Canes at -6 before it changes more.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Scarlett girlfriend said he told her he got the money from an agent in New York! She is also linked in all this, I don't think she knew what was going on though.

[tjl3909]

Funyuns babeeee!!!

Telfort is also accused of using stolen credit card numbers to pay for food delivery to his dorm on several occasions. In one order, he allegedly charged $22.82 to have Chester's Hot Fries, Funyuns, Gatorade, Sour Patch Kids and Gummi Worms delivered to his dorm.

[WWIN]

Good thing he dipped from Miami to stay out of trouble🤣

Posted by: Sinistercane1 | September 25, 2017 at 02:17 PM

EXACTLY!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[WWIN]

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | September 25, 2017 at 11:06 AM

Don't know about that.... he hasn't been competent in the past! Hope you're right tho

[orange 'n green in the vein]

The past includes last season Willie.

When he was competent, at worst, for the year. Compared to five seasons of doofus and fatso stealing cash from the AD, that'll do fine and he can get better as he gets to use the entire playbook instead of the first few pages.

[BigWindyCane1]

I will be watching this game very closely to see how the team, especially the defense, responds to its mistakes. The defense was better against Toledo than it was against BETHUNE Cookman. The defense will have to take another step forward against Duke. If I see improvement, that gives me hope that the coaches and players are capable of making adjustments and correcting their mistakes. Reduce missed tackles and assignments, and the defense will improve a lot.

The results I saw on the field made me very angry, but the wins and some honest reflection has led me to cool down. I will reserve my judgement on the defense until during and after this Duke game. I want to see how the Canes respond.

[WWIN]

That's his problem.... when he opens up his playbook he gets to sophisticated like D'no

[BigWindyCane1]

Canes opened as a -5.5 point favorite at Duke, but are now a -6.5 favorite. Vegas likes the Canes, although some Prognosticators are picking Duke. This could be an early test for the Canes. A win could launch a great ACC run, and extend the current winning streak to seven - now of the best Canes win streaks in the last decade.

[BigWindyCane1]

13 yards per carry for Mark Walton so far is unbelievable

[CaneRock]

The past includes last season Willie.

When he was competent, at worst, for the year.

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | September 25, 2017 at 07:06 PM

At times, He wasn't all that last year either. 2 of the TDs we gave up last year vs FSU, were because of some of His bizarre underneath coverages...the same bizarre underneath coverages we've seen the first 2 games this year.

[BigWindyCane1]

That's his problem.... when he opens up his playbook he gets to sophisticated like D'no

Posted by: WWIN | September 25, 2017 at 08:02 PM

Let's hope not. I don't want to relive those nightmares again. Diaz promised he would simplify things on D, and let the athletes play freely.

[SOUP]

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/09/24/nascar-owners-threaten-to-fire-any-drivers-who-kneel-during-national-anthem/23221435/

So much that we do NOT know so far.

Gonna be way worse than this long term.

[SOUP]

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

[TonyCane]

Posted by: TonyCane | September 25, 2017 at 02:38 PM

It's absolutely NOT ridiculous to say the least. Now if U only had the eyes to see, then you would know it's a GOOD OL' BOY SYSTEM run by the NCAA. And Florida ( And the SEC. ) are just a few members of that system. Along with the vast majority of the Power 5 schools. Of course, there's always exception to the rULes. dUh.

Posted by: TheeMackJones | September 25, 2017 at 03:16 PM

Oh, I presume there are exceptions. I understand that the game is being played. One school can have a coach with car leasing locations that is "leasing" to his players without a thought of impropriety, and another school can be thought of as worthy of the death penalty because a rogue booster gave an athlete 100 dollars.

[TonyCane]

Can't wait to see what happens when these kids start to talk about who knew what, when they knew about it and what they did when they found out.

https://twitter.com/dylanrdixon/status/912395350618595328

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 25, 2017 at 03:31 PM

Best/worst comment:

"Apple stock is about to go up"

[1mg of Epi]

Can someone explain to me what has happened with Delaney? Did he play a different type of defense at Citadel? This guy was supposed to be a stud and he seems to have all the tools - so what is going wrong with him? It seemed that Toledo was just abusing him all day long.

Posted by: 40-3 | September 25, 2017 at 09:45 AM

He's playing scared, thinking too much maybe? Seems slower and rigid. Maybe just not the talent we thought.

[CaneRock]

LOL...so let me get this straight...NASCAR, a "sport" that has it's roots in criminality, their great grandparents killing cops to defy the actual law in the Constitution, has a problem with BLACK MEN exercising their 1st Ammendment rights?...LOL. Phuck NASCAR, they disrespect the flag by every race by flying the Confederate flag.

[CaneRock]

Shame too, NASCAR was once something to be proud of, took American automotive engineering to a new level, pushed the envelope and inspired American muscle cars...SMH.

[1mg of Epi]

Yea CR never understood that whole flying a foreign flag confederate thingS

[SOUP]

Shame too, NASCAR was once something to be proud of, took American automotive engineering to a new level, pushed the envelope and inspired American muscle cars...SMH.

Posted by: CaneRock | September 26, 2017 at 12:40 AM

Never been MORE proud of NASCAR.

Never been MORE ashamed of you Rock.

[Go Canes!]

This NFL kneeling thing has been politicized and bastardized beyond recognition at this point and has run the course of being an effective tool in raising awareness of any issue.

It's time to move on from it in my opinion.

In hindisght a much better initial face for that movement than Kapernik would have gone a lot farther in delivering an important message.

Showing up with a Che and Fidel Castro shirt after his protest destroyed his credibility from the onset and inevitably marginalized what serious men like Michael Bennett and others had to say after the fact.

[30CINCO]

UM’s Richt previously told Rosier: “You won’t play for me”; UM notes

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article175360656.html

[raizecane]

There isn't a sport out there more "fan friendly" then NASCAR. I have been to many races and they treat every fan the same regardless of skin color.

And just because they are called "good ole boys" doesn't make them racists as you seem to be putting them in that category. JMO

[30CINCO]

Never watching NASCAR again! Don't care how many touchdowns they score!

[UMike]

What I hate is none of these organizations, NASCAR, NFL, NBA etc have actually tried to fix or help the issues that sparked the initial protest. It has become all about the anthem, all about the flag, all about politics, all about media and not at all about police brutality and racial injustice.

This was almost a dead issue until our President reignited and fanned the flames. I respect the opinions of people against taking a knee, but I also respect the players taking a knee and the reason for it. It was actually a veteran who suggested to Kap that he takes a knee. I think refusing someone's right to peacefully protest is one of the more un-American things you can do. Disagree all you want, but respect their rights.

NASCAR is extremely different culturally then other sports, so I wouldn't expect less from them. I am not saying they are racist at all, but if over 95% of the drivers, owners, crews, fans etc come From mostly white rural areas, how would I expect them to be aware of racial injustice or police brutality?

For me I refuse to let politicians, the media or our very own President put hate in my heart. If you want to take a knee I got your back. If you want to take a stand I got your back. I just ask you listen to the other side and find middle ground... Don't ignore or hate because your political "side" wants you to.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: raizecane | September 26, 2017 at 08:26 AM

my father in law is and old school Cuban and he loves NASCAR.

Travels all over to watch races and says there is nothing like the experience of it.

[WWIN]

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

EXACTLY!

I know a few games he wasn't competent lol

[Go Canes!]

Wtf:

@Tom_Winter BREAKING NEWS / NBC: The FBI has arrested several NCAA asst. basketball coaches in a corruption scheme. Presser @ 12n with U.S. Attorney

[raizecane]

Travels all over to watch races and says there is nothing like the experience of it.

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 09:28 AM

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3 must attend races.....Daytona, Talladega and Bristol.

[WWIN]

Posted by: SOUP | September 26, 2017 at 02:20 AM

Why are you ashamed of Rock???

[WWIN]

People need to understand that the anthem is offensive to some people and the flag wasn't made for everybody!

[WWIN]

Posted by: UMike | September 26, 2017 at 09:27 AM

Nobody wants to listen to the other side tho

[raizecane]

NASCAR is extremely different culturally then other sports, so I wouldn't expect less from them. I am not saying they are racist at all, but if over 95% of the drivers, owners, crews, fans etc come From mostly white rural areas, how would I expect them to be aware of racial injustice or police brutality?

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UMike,

you are correct in the above statement. the answer would be the same way that the whites who protest along with the African Americans and you see on the street hurling rocks and breaking windows know.....I am willing to bet 95% of those are not aware of racial injustice or police brutality either.

Its just sad that this country seems more divided in the last 10 years then in the previous 10. We are going the wrong way....

[raizecane]

People need to understand that the anthem is offensive to some people and the flag wasn't made for everybody!

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 09:43 AM

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When did this start being offensive? I am curious to know. I am 53 years old, attended many many sporting events in my life time and it never seemed to be an issue until recently....just saying.

[UMike]

Raize... I would like to respectfully disagree. First let me say I will never Support violence or damage to property etc, those are criminals not protestors. But to the point, I grew up in mostly black and Latino areas and I'm well aware of racial injustice, ive seen it first hand. So I believe whites who protest (not riot) side by side with blacks are aware.

[UMike]

I do agree we are going the wrong way. I wish President Trump would of said some along the lines of "while I do not agree with the way in which these athletes protest, it is their right to do so." Or "while I believe our national anthem is not the time to protest, I also think we need to do more to address the issues being protested."

Our politicians cannot wait to divide us...and sadly unlike me and you, the country as a whole cannot sit a talk, exchange thoughts and reasons and actually listen. Much easier to pick a side and stick with it

[raizecane]

We can respectfully disagree (its all good).....I believe most are out there because they disagree with the current president but that just this Cubans opinion, .... never the less, I think we as nation need to be more concerned about NOKO at the moment. That dude is just plain nuts and I fear its going to get really ugly and soon.

[UMike]

Raize...very true my friend!! I'ma be down for the ND game, get to introduce my lil country fiancee to you guys

[WWIN]

Posted by: raizecane | September 26, 2017 at 09:53 AM

You know how it's some things that you put up with or shrug off till you finally get tired of it... this is one of those things for me.

I can't speak for everyone but as a black man I find a song written by a racist slave owner very offensive! And for me and my people to pretty much be forced to stand at a attention when this song is played says a lot about where this country stands. I just want for us to be treated equally. If it was a song offensive to whites I would feel the same way!

Serious question... do you honestly think that the anthem and flag was created with good intentions for ALL race's?

[Ohio_Cane]

https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2017/9/26/16366046/ncaa-basketball-fbi-corruption-investigation-bribery

I would be more than shocked if Coach L is a part of this, but it doesn't look good even being accused...

[CoCane]

Leave it alone Willie...

The cognitive dissonance = dead end

[Dude]

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 10:20 AM

Probably not, but that doesnt mean it cant be. Keep in mind, this country wasnt created for my black brothers and sisters, at least not overtly. Anti-slave founders (many of which owned slaves) had to use some trickery to punt the football onto later generations. I will say this much WW, many blacks are in the military, and to many of them, the anthem which speaks of bravery & grit in battle applies to every generation, not just those that fought in the war of 1812, so my white grandfather that faught in WW2, Korea & Vietnam, its about him, and its also my about my black grandfather, a 25 year Marine with several tours in Vietnam. So I ask you, how much does original intent really mean? As Jefferson once said, "I like the dreams of the future rather than the history of the past." He was a believer that the dead shouldnt govern the future. We get to decide what it all means. Last thing, football players are not protesting the anthem itself, they are protesting against police brutality and a criminal justice system that allows cops to get away with murder. Big difference.

[raizecane]

Serious question... do you honestly think that the anthem and flag was created with good intentions for ALL race's?

Posted by: WWIN | September 26, 2017 at 10:20 AM

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My best guess would be no. Funny thing, my wife always says that "America the Beautiful" should be our national anthem.

[Dude]

^^^ We socialist like This Land Is Your Land.

[Ohio_Cane]

Oh, and mark me down as "not caring" whether someone stands, kneels, sits, stays in the locker room, or comes out for it.

I respect the flag and national anthem, and I DO stand for it, but I respect those who feel the need to not do that for whatever reason, as long as it's not intentionally disrespecting our country and those who have fought for her.

[Dude]

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 05:35 AM

Couldnt disagree more, everyone is talking about it now. And it really shows certain elected officials as the hypocrites they are.

[Dude]

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | September 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM

Thats because you are a solid American, that respects the 1st A, even if (not saying you dont) you dont agree with the issue being protested.

[SinisterCane]

COTDAMMIT stick to CANEZ football.

[CaneRock]

My apologies to you Raize & SOUP. I should've been more specific in my original post on the matter. I just take issue with people like Richard Petty that want to persecute & exile other Americans for exercising their 1st Ammendment rights, when more than likely His ancestors ended up in America because of persecution.

[Go Canes!]

What's happening in this country today just makes me sad.

Seeds of progress planted decades ago by truly great men have been purposely destroyed by a previous administration hell bent on making issues with race the rule rather than the exception and now this red haired buffoon is taking a sledgehammer to any remaining sign of growth.

Hundreds of millions of tolerant, accepting white Americans being pigeonholed into terms like racist, xenophobe or nazi only exacerbate issues. Just as portraying any protester, black or white, as anti-cop or even anti-American is disgraceful.

We're better than this. At least I hope we are.

[raizecane]

Its all good CR..... now lets beat the *&$@$^ out of them Duke Blue devils.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: Dude | September 26, 2017 at 10:52 AM

No one is talking anymore TD, they're just yelling at each other.

[Dude]

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 11:01 AM

As long as we talk about that, and not how much labor is getting screwed, its okay. The poorer the masses become, and the further away we get from the American dream, the more they will cling to these issues.

[Dude]

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 11:04 AM

The media is in on the game and the masses eat the sh*t up.

[Dude]

Btw, my Legend of the Fall is that kid in the article picture.

[30CINCO]

Platforms like Twitter, FB, blogs, the internet is what changed, imo. These discussions have been going on for a long time, now its just easier for the world to see your opinions.

[Dude]

^^^ Maybe they set the tone? Because its so easy to type f*ck you, not so easy to say it face to face.

[Dude]

^^^ We also reward the "shock jock" opinions.

[30CINCO]

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Per Business Insider magazine, UM believed to be one of bunch of schools in bribery scandal that led to 10 arrests today.No UM arrests named

[30CINCO]

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

[30CINCO]

Bryan Fischer @BryanDFischer
Next season's opener between Miami and LSU at Jerryworld has been moved to Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018

[Go Canes!]

This basketball scandal looks really, really ugly.

[UMike]

Is this really happening again?

[Ohio_Cane]

This basketball scandal looks really, really ugly.

Posted by: Go Canes! | September 26, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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It IS. This is going to implicate MULTIPLE big time coaches/programs, too.