It Is Better To Be Lucky Than Good

Some people simply don't believe in luck.

Some people think that you make your own luck.

Some people think the harder you work the luckier you get.

No matter whether you believe if Lady Luck exists or not, if you attended or watched the University of Miami's game against Georgia Tech on a sloppy, rain soaked field at Hard Rock Stadium you may have to accept that the Hurricanes got more than a little bit lucky in beating the Yellow Jackets by one point.

Yes, somehow, someway, and maybe with some luck, UM squeaked out a 25-24 victory over GT and move their record to 5-0 on the season and remain in the hunt for their first ACC Championship.

Another slow start and lackluster first half performance by Miami that has characterized Mark Richt's tenure at UM and especially during the 2017 season left the heavily favored Hurricanes looking desperately for a little luck to swing in their direction late in the game.

So we now fast forward to late in the fourth quarter when your Miami Hurricanes were in as bad a position as they have been all season, a season already filled with some seriously lucky second half comebacks. UM got the ball at it's own 10 yard line with just 2:30 left on the clock and one last chance to, well for lack of a better phrase, get lucky.

UM QB Malik Rosier, who had been dodging the Tech defense and the sudden but intermittent rain showers all day long, had looked anything but impressive during the game in front of the hyped up and very loud home crowd.

Yet after a couple of safe, quick screen passes to WR Braxton Berrios and TE Christopher Herndon he led the Hurricanes to near midfield. Things were looking up and Lady Luck appeared to be smiling on the team from Miami.

Then, after a couple of incomplete passes and a really curious play call on third down and 11 (run draw play), the Canes were down to their last chance to really see if luck was on their side. And sure enough, on fourth down and 11 to go, Lady Luck showed up and blessed Miami with Darrell Langham. 

Yes, the same tall, fiesty wide receiver who just happened to catch the game-winning touchdown pass with just six seconds to go against FSU last week in Tallahassee. Maybe luck comes in pairs, who knows?

Rosier dropped back to pass on the sloppy, chewed up field and with good protection heaved a long pass down the right sideline in Langham's direction.

Two Tech defenders were all over the play in tight coverage and converged on the ball as it seemed to hang in the air for a very long time. It looked as though the ball may be intercepted or at least fall incomplete and that the Canes would finally be out of luck and any chance at an ACC title.

It was at that very moment that lovely Lady Luck removed her lace veil and kissed Langham squarely on the lips.

The ball first bounced off of Langham's hands, then off the helmet of one of the Yellow Jacket defenders and then up in the air just high enough so that he could manage to snatch it out of the jaws of defeat and into his waiting arms as he fell backwards onto the muddy turf.

Langham's remarkable, spectacular, no make that lucky, first down catch would propel the Hurricanes to a 24 yard, game winning field goal a few seconds later by Michael Badgley with only four seconds to play. 

When it was over, it was hard to tell if one team deserved victory more than the other. But it was pretty easy to see which one was luckier than the other.

Comments

[CGNC]

Canes

[86Cane]

NEW BLOG IS UP!

[Terrance Sullivan]

Lol Zilla.

[canezilla]

We will win convincingly on Saturday.

Canes 40
Cuse 20

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 18, 2017 at 04:02 PM

I like this. I like this a lot.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2017 at 07:19 PM
DON'T U DARE SAY IT 86!!! JUST DON'T

[canezilla]

Terrance is always about following the $$$!

I like that, I like it a lot.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2017 at 09:30 AM
NOW I AINT SAYING THEY GOLD DIGGERS.....

[BigWindyCane1]

KISS

The Miami Hurricanes lead the ACC in Rushing yards per attempt. 6.11 a carry.

Ahead of #2 Louisville #3 Georgia Tech and #4 Clemson

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 18, 2017 at 11:32 AM

Lol. IMO, don't sleep on Searles and the OL. Big improvement over last year. Moving around, initiating contact, getting movement, showing greater agility, etc. Experienced, former Four star recruits are starting to play up to their potential

[VA Cane]

I am not sure of where we are or how we will fare....let me chew my cabbage little longer.... Cuse could be tricky....lets not get ahead too far

meanwhile, I am pleased to be 6-0...i am only doing the D and O line....is kind of strange....our strongest points.....i never predict...but i know the competition....we WILL win it all again....8 of last 10...can you say dominate!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

[86Cane]

Miami 34, Syracuse 13

[86Cane]

Feeling lucky?

[TonyCane]

Miami 63, Syracuse 13.

[CGNC]

Since Brock Berlin was being discussed - this is from 2013 - good read (again)

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article1954621.html

[86Cane]

Don't sleep on Searles and the OL

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 18, 2017 at 09:19 PM

Just woke up. What did U say?

[HillViewCane]

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 18, 2017 at 08:59 AM

Old Nebraska maybe. Today's Nebraska no way. Before you went there for national tv exposure, winning etc. You can stay at UCF with a better recruiting base and you are still on tv every week. Money is important to a certain extent but many people chose quality of life over money.

Posted by: Herbieibis | October 18, 2017 at 03:36 PM

I have never in my life seen people defend a guy who threw 12 tds to 17 interceptions in one year like some are doing on this blog. No qb outside of Freeman had as bad a time as a starter in decades as Berlin in his Junior year. His Canes won despite him. The best thing that happened to him was the field position he got from Devin Hester as a return man. Let's not rewrite history. That being said he beat FSU and UF. I am extremly grateful for that but 12 tds and 17 interceptions. 12 and 17. I can't imagine if Kaaya or Rosier or any one else did that.

[30CINCO]

Don't sleep on Searles and the OL

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 18, 2017 at 09:19 PM
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Yup. OL creating good pockets and nice holes for the rb's. Both Walton and Homer avg +7.6 ypc. Good work by that unit.

[BigWindyCane1]

@DavidHaleESPN
Lowest rate of QB pressures allowed, P5:
1. NC State, 10.9%
2. Mizzou, 13.5%
3. Miami, 17.2%

Posted by: 30CINCO | October 18, 2017 at 04:31 PM

Don't sleep on Searles and the OL

[thirstybuzzardcane]

@DavidHaleESPN
Lowest rate of QB pressures allowed, P5:
1. NC State, 10.9%
2. Mizzou, 13.5%
3. Miami, 17.2%

Posted by: 30CINCO | October 18, 2017 at 04:31 PM

If Kaaya was our QB we would probably be at the bottom of that list!

[86Cane]

Source: The #Lions claimed QB Brad Kaaya. Back where he started.

Posted by: 30CINCO | October 18, 2017 at 04:36 PM

Should have been claimed by Green Bay.

[86Cane]

We will win convincingly on Saturday.

Canes 40
Cuse 20

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 18, 2017 at 04:02 PM

I like this. I like this a lot.

[30CINCO]

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
Source: The #Lions claimed QB Brad Kaaya. Back where he started.

[30CINCO]

@DavidHaleESPN
Lowest rate of QB pressures allowed, P5:
1. NC State, 10.9%
2. Mizzou, 13.5%
3. Miami, 17.2%

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Can't wait till we have a sellout

https://twitter.com/ChristyChirinos/status/920329570703863810

[thirstybuzzardcane]

We will win convincingly on Saturday.

Canes 40
Cuse 20

[1mg of Epi]

Damn. I like that kid in the twitter link.

Posted by: Old Skool | October 18, 2017 at 01:38 PM

Don't forget the teacher! She was throwing the U too.

[30CINCO]

Here’s what UM’s Malik Rosier did when Mark Richt said Rosier wouldn’t play for him

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article179527051.html

[Herbieibis]

Hillview,
Plan and simple he was a better passer and Rosey hasn't faced the Gators.

[1mg of Epi]

I think we will match up well w Syracuse. This one won't be a nail biter. I hope. The

[CGNC]

We will beat Syrcacuse. It will probably be gut wrenching and close though

[Old Skool]

Damn. I like that kid in the twitter link.

[1mg of Epi]

This is awesome:

https://twitter.com/safid_deen/status/920688840133705730

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 18, 2017 at 01:22 PM

Yup. That is awesome.

[1mg of Epi]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 18, 2017 at 07:52 AM

Pump the brakes. VT & ND can beat us.

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | October 18, 2017 at 08:39 AM

Of course they can. Shouldn't, but can.

[Go Canes!]

This is awesome:

https://twitter.com/safid_deen/status/920688840133705730

[AfriCane]

Did anyone see the video of the players dissing the FSU logo on the field? And CMR broke it up. That fool fine-bum insinuated that since we were a school that almost got the death penalty from the NCAA, we should not be doing that. Y he’s on tv, I don’t know. He’s a one trick pony. And that pony is Alabama. He sucks alabama’s Kock so much, the semen is permanently stuck to his face. If u want to have a conversation about violations, Alabama fans and suppoters are not the one to talk. Because if they dig into their shiiit, they would make SMU look like the team of the year in their hay day.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 18, 2017 at 11:32 AM

Miami stock is surging. If we keep stacking the OL with top 3 round draft picks, elite backs like Lingard and Davis are going to look insane. We are building something special.

[raizecane]

You can unlock your door and get your newspaper paper in shorts on Christmas Day in Orlando. I bet you...

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 18, 2017 at 10:27 AM

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You lose power in December in Florida and your beer gets warm and food goes bad. In Nebraska, just stick it on the front porch. LOL

[Go Canes!]

KISS

The Miami Hurricanes lead the ACC in Rushing yards per attempt. 6.11 a carry.

Ahead of #2 Louisville #3 Georgia Tech and #4 Clemson

[canezilla]

By the way, the Canes are now a -16 point favorite over the Orange, and even -16.5 point favorite at one site

Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | October 17, 2017 at 06:11 PM
CLEMSON WAS -23.5 FAVORITE IJS

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

^^^ GT doesnt have those elite players though.

[Daddeh]

DaU

[Go Canes!]

Disagree .....you can leave your car / house unlocked in Lincoln. I bet you would not try that in Orlando :-)

Posted by: raizecane | October 18, 2017 at 10:14 AM

You can unlock your door and get your newspaper paper in shorts on Christmas Day in Orlando. I bet you...

[30CINCO]

^^to clarify, ranked higher than fsu

[30CINCO]

Posted by: AfriCane | October 18, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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GT defense is actually ranked higher in total defense and scoring defense. Can add them to that list.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: raizecane | October 18, 2017 at 10:14 AM

The HC at both schools live in gated communities.

[raizecane]

Orlando, FL > Lincoln, NE

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | October 18, 2017 at 10:07 AM

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Disagree .....you can leave your car / house unlocked in Lincoln. I bet you would not try that in Orlando :-)

[raizecane]

UCF ladies > Nebraska weight room

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | October 18, 2017 at 10:06 AM

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True.....

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | October 18, 2017 at 10:07 AM

Almost anywhere > Lincoln, NE

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Orlando, FL > Lincoln, NE

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: raizecane | October 18, 2017 at 09:40 AM

UCF ladies > Nebraska weight room

[AfriCane]

If we beat Syracuse, we would have beaten the best pro style QB in Toledo’s QB, we would have beaten a crazy running offense in GT’s, we would have beaten probably one of the best tempo offenses in Syracuse’s, we would have beaten one of the best defenses in the seminole’s.
That is all the test we would need to get us all the way to the playoffs unbeaten.
Think of that for a minute.

[raizecane]

But U can't be serious saying UCF is a better job than Nebraska. Pure Comedy.

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 18, 2017 at 08:59 AM

Terrance is always about following the $$$!

I like that, I like it a lot.

Posted by: 86Cane | October 18, 2017 at 09:30 AM

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In addition, all his points are valid. Nebraska weight room alone is more impressive then anything UCF has. Lets also throw in home crowd sellouts that is only adding to its current record.

[86Cane]

But U can't be serious saying UCF is a better job than Nebraska. Pure Comedy.

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 18, 2017 at 08:59 AM

Terrance is always about following the $$$!

I like that, I like it a lot.

[Mark from Atlanta]

Really don't want any discussion about future opponents and especially championship talk. ...we won 2 games we could have lost. ..we are playing 60 minutes. ..we are seeing improvement for many players and facets of the game. ..but, we ain't back. ...
Just gimme 60....against Cuse. ..then 60 the next week. Etc. ..

God bless you and Go Canes!

[30CINCO]

Canes Football @CanesFootbal
Braxton Berrios has been named to @CBSSportsCFB's Midseason All-America Team: gocan.es/2ywyUtf

[Terrance Sullivan]

Lol Scott Frost would be a 5 * Arseclown if he don't take the Nebraska job. Let's see I can make same in 1 Year at Nebraska let's say roughly 4 million dollars than I can through a 4 year contract with UCF which he makes roughly a million annually. Oh he will be coaching in the Big 10 as opposed to the American Athletic Conference lol. He will have even better facilities and much bigger recruiting budget and finally he can go back to his Alma mater and try to restore it back to the greatness he had when he was the starting QB on their 1997 National Championship Team. I despise Big Red. But U can't be serious saying UCF is a better job than Nebraska. Pure Comedy.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | October 18, 2017 at 08:39 AM

Blasphemy!! Or not.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 18, 2017 at 07:52 AM

Pump the brakes. VT & ND can beat us.

[86Cane]

1. I think Nebraska hires Scott Frost...that's who they should've hired in the first place after they fired Pelini.

Posted by: CaneRock | October 18, 2017 at 01:48 AM

2. It would be a mistake for Frost to leave. He can do something special where he is at.

Posted by: HillViewCane | October 18, 2017 at 06:01 AM

1. Frost was too young and unproven to be hired by Nebraska back then.

2. May be true but at UCF his upside may be limited. Is Nebraska even a big time destination/attractive job these days?

[30CINCO]

Ariz:

WR Evidence Njoku injury
Miami freshman WR Evidence Njoku left yesterday’s practice with an apparent knee injury. According to sources, the fear is that Njoku suffered a torn ACL on the same left knee that he hyperextended during fall camp.

Official word could come today. Njoku was expected to redshirt this season since he has not seen playing time yet.

[raizecane]

Not for me. Too busy enjoying ten straight baby!!

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 18, 2017 at 07:16 AM
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Soon to be 11..............

[1mg of Epi]

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 17, 2017 at 06:47 PM

It is. Richt and staff have been excellent in most ways.

Thas whats frustrating.

Posted by: TruCane81 | October 18, 2017 at 06:23 AM

What's frustrating is we all know what's gonna happen if we keep on keeping on. Eventually we will run out of time, and the comeback falls short.

We shouldn't lose before the ACC-CG.

[Go Canes!]

Thas whats frustrating.

Posted by: TruCane81 | October 18, 2017 at 06:23 AM

Not for me. Too busy enjoying ten straight baby!!

[TruCane81]

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 17, 2017 at 06:47 PM

It is. Richt and staff have been excellent in most ways.

Thas whats frustrating.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: TruCane81 | October 17, 2017 at 06:20 PM

All valid points. But I dont see the QB issues you speak of. Their's has attemped 600 passes over the last two seasons compared to about to 170 for Malik over the last six games.

And he's feeding it to a consensus Top 10 draft pick and probable Heisman winner.

My point is we are young and inexperienced at a ton of our most important skill positions.

Despite that we are scoring with the upper echelon of schools and most importantly, in the second half of games.

GT had two full weeks to game plan for offense. Unless I'm mistaken they do pay their coaches and have scholarship players as well.

We've done a great job of adjusting and dominataing the second half of every game. More than anything isn't that a sign of great coaching?

[HillViewCane]

Posted by: Herbieibis | October 17, 2017 at 05:13 PM

Why do you think Berlin was better? Me personally I have yet to feel the utter dread and apprehension with Rosier as I did with Berlin. Yes Berlin could only play in the shotgun if anything it strikes me as an other reason why he wasn't better. Rosier' numbers are lining up with Brock's best year. Also some of those 17 interceptions compared to 12 tds for Berlin were out of the shotgun. Granted it's just my opinion but I would like to hear why you think Berlin was a better player at the U. Additionally Rosier is also undefeated against FSU and the Gators as a starter.

[HillViewCane]

It would be a mistake for Frost to leave. He can do something special where he is at.

[CaneRock]

I think Nebraska hires Scott Frost...that's who they should've hired in the first place after they fired Pelini.

[TonyCane]

So basically Syracuse is Toledo redux?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Syracuse's O could give us trouble if the DL isnt outstanding. Also Syracuse runs the hurry up which will take away from our strength of being able to rotate great DL. I expect their plan will be to make us put CBs on the field... and we dont have a bunch of good ones. Seems to me we keep running into difficult situations, that speaks to us not really being back yet as Coach Richt knows. Their QB is a really good scrambler. It would be a great idea to punish him early and often and hopefully it turns into a few turnovers. We need a crisp O to show up and maintain control of this thing or Syracuse might get lucky 2 weeks in a row, just like us.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Nebraska should hire Paul Johnson. Then maybe we dont have to see that f*cking offense any more.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

That play by Jeff Thomas where they roll the pocket right and throw across the field is going to be a very real problem with Richards lined up on the right, Thomas in the slot and Berrios on the left.

[WWIN]

Posted by: TruCane81 | October 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM

Malik himself. He said it during a interview.

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 17, 2017 at 12:12 PM

This is not really true... He watched film with the other QB's but he didn't watch individually on his own time.

[WWIN]

Because WW is the best f*cking agent in the game. I damn near own this blog after Al Golden.

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | October 17, 2017 at 11:55 AM

Damn straight! Only thing Soup owns here now is the title header at the top of this page!

[1mg of Epi]

What happened to nick

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 17, 2017 at 08:32 PM

If I had to guess he and his buddies formed their own private army and are currently trying to find ways to sneak into Mosul to fight ISIS.

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 17, 2017 at 10:21 PM

Omg that's funny!!

He also may just be sitting on his porch waiting for Isis.

[Go Canes!]

What happened to nick

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 17, 2017 at 08:32 PM

If I had to guess he and his buddies formed their own private army and are currently trying to find ways to sneak into Mosul to fight ISIS.

[1mg of Epi]

What happened to nick

[Go Canes!]

Oh man, Gordon Hayward.

Absolutely gruesome.

[CaneRock]

That Gordon Hayward injury is the most gruesome thing I've seen since Paul George's.

[1mg of Epi]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 17, 2017 at 07:56 PM

You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means

Posted by: Ron Mayflower | October 17, 2017 at 08:08 PM

I was just giving Go a hard time.

During The D'no era we had these same arguments day after day. Week after week. Year after year. I get that it's comforting to beleive the coaches have it all together, and we just need a little more talent.

[TruCane81]

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 17, 2017 at 06:47 PM

Last year we had the same problem of long scoring droughts against anybody with a pulse.

I do not have a problem with low scoring games. Defense has the advantage generally and when they play hard it can be tough sledding.

Even though Penn State only scored 21 against Iowa, they moved the ball consistently and converted first downs that kept the d on the sideline, resting and game0lanning.

We have too many 3 and outs and short possesions that leave the defense scrambling, having to play hero ball just to keep us in the game.

It does not have to be like that.

Being unstoppable aint always about scoring 50 points.

Its about being able to control games consistently from.start to finish against quality opponents.

[Ron Mayflower]

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 17, 2017 at 07:56 PM

You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means

[1mg of Epi]

Defending is always better than hating.

Jmo...

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 17, 2017 at 04:37 PM

REAL fans don't defend the indefensible.

[roachcane77]

"You might think I'm crazy, but I would take Homer over a healthy Walton right now."
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 17, 2017 at 11:04 AM

Yup. I think you're crazy...

[roachcane77]

"I am HAPPY we are winning these close games instead of losing them. But I don't think there is a need to sugar coat the deficiencies in what we see as fans."
Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2017 at 10:34 AM

Yup.There IT IS right there...

[Go Canes!]

Wut?

https://twitter.com/pff_college/status/920409321552449536

[AfriCane]

Heard nabraska just hired Washinton state AD. And he’s looking for a coach.
He’s a fool if he doesn’t go after CHIP KELLY. He thought all this other coaches about option offense. And he’s dignified to fit in at corn university.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

👆👆👆👆 The big ten blows. Worse conference ever!

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: TruCane81 | October 17, 2017 at 02:19 PM

Penn State scored 31 against a Northwestern team tha lost to Duke 41-17 and 21 on unranked Iowa team.

And that's with the best running back, by far, in college football.

[VA Cane]

And I agree that his WRs are blocking downfield.

That is except Cager...cant catch cant block cant run a darn route WILL NOT go get the ball WILL NOT get hit God forbid!! CUT his SCHOLLY a sissy AlPa recruit from Maryland....he ought to be back at Maryland playing....or shucking oysters and pulling crab pots up in the bay......sit the fool down he will cost you a game!!!!!

[TruCane81]

Strong second half performances....

Fewer injuries across the board.....

The stregth coach seems to be earning his check.

[BigWindyCane1]

I see more Canes players are getting and staying healthy. Nothing cures midseason injuries and ailments more than stiff competition among position groups.

Canes need to stay healthy in order to make a run to the ACC championship game and beyond.

[TruCane81]

Posted by: Herbieibis | October 17, 2017 at 05:13 PM

Great post, Herb.

[TruCane81]

Posted by: Ron Mayflower | October 17, 2017 at 05:46 PM

My example was more about scheme and strategy than production.

Psu qb leaves alot to be desired but they scheme up ways to move the ball with their best player who EVERYONE KNOWS will get the ball.

There are similarities there to Malik and our running backs. Thats why I picked them. They do have their struggles.

I dont expect us to look like 2013 fsu every week.

I just want to see the success that playing even closer to our actual strengths will provide.

I understand your thought process but you did just use the transitive property in your argument that you just pointed out anpther poster used.

[BigWindyCane1]

Gauthier has been the Canes best and most consistent OL this year. He has anchored a group that has been much better at run blocking than last season, and they deserve some credit for the success this year

[BigWindyCane1]

Raize, I agree that the Canes haven't hit their stride yet. Hurricane Irma disrupted the beginning of the season, and the Canes haven't really developed the chemistry they had at the end of last season. Other teams are still two games ahead of them. Once the Canes catch up to their opponents in game reps, and hopefully, develop more in-game chemistry, the Canes can really be a very good football team. This could be a special year.

By the way, the Canes are now a -16 point favorite over the Orange, and even -16.5 point favorite at one site

[86Cane]

Transitive property doesn't work in CFB.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | October 17, 2017 at 05:04 PM

It works at the tailgate.

IJS

[Mark from Atlanta]

Canespace brothers good afternoon!
Cokshanolden....strange syndrome associated with fans of one of the greatest football institutions that has ever put the pads on...

That's what I got diagnosed with anyways. ...
But, there's a cure. ...Richtification has proven to be a new drug with promising results.

Cokshanolden is a lingering condition and takes time to overcome completely from it's grip.

Just Win baby , just win!
God bless you and Go Canes! ! !
Gimme 60 minutes against the Cuse!!

[AfriCane]

Herb! My god! according to u, we r god awful and should stop recruiting, fold the program, stop building facilities, fire the coaches, have all the athletes transfer and we should all kill ourselves. That is by far the most negative review of an unbeaten team so far. Good god, man!!!!!

[Ron Mayflower]

This Mayflower character must be Go Canes cousin?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2017 at 04:04 PM

Maybe it's Lurker? They had a good run defending Golden lol

Posted by: SinisterCane | October 17, 2017 at 04:16 PM

LoL. Sorry to burst your bubbles, but I am not related to Go Canes and I am not a reincarnation of Lurker. I am one of the original fans from Omar's SS blog days.

In any case, folks criticizing play calling have to come up with specific examples (e.g. D'No lining up the secondary in Washington DC on 3rd and 2 vs GT).

Folks complain about fades to small receivers in the end zone. CMR says it was a bad throw. So, who do you believe? The receivers still had the chance to catch the ball, but couldn't hold on. May be he will use big receivers in the future?

One can propose that we needed to run Homer in the RZ. May be so, Are we going to run in to an 8-man front? We have had issues with RZ offense in all our games so far including Toledo, Duke etc (couldn't convert multiple times from the 1). Clearly we need to do better.

And, truecane1, Penn state has higher per game points for, but, that's because they scored about 100 points when they played two cup cakes. Duke scored more on Northwestern than either PSU or Wisconsin.

[Herbieibis]

Let's just all say we win ugly and that's probably going to be how it is this year. We have enough talent to play with anyone but there are a few teams we would have to play a perfect game and them less than perfect for us to beat them. Any team that has a green horn qb is ripe for the pickings.
For richt, he plays to cautious in the first half for the Herbs liking. It's almost like he's purposely keeping it close, so he doesn't show his hand to soon. We have the speed and height at WR, TE, and Rb to score at will against most teams. Some of his play calling is head scratching. Let the dogs loose. Aside from Clemson and FSU, nobody in this conference is close to us in talent and more is on the way.
By the way Rosier ain't better than Berlin. Berlin was a pure shot-gun qb who Coker wanted to be a pro-style, which he wasn't. Rosier had modest passing yards in high school and was probably more of a runner. He will get better but won't be great and we don't need him to be, just manage the game.
Cager is playing scared. He's worried about his knee to much and that brace is to big of a reminder. He has to get over it.
Diaz I like but he takes unnecessary chances sometimes and tries to be to cute. He's a ball for nerve. His adjustments have been great in the second half but to me it shouldn't take that long. Our secondary is mediocre at best and Knowles should be a last resort to be played. Linebackers have to play better and be more consistent. DT'S are our saviors. Thomas is still not the difference maker he should. The dude should be an absolute beast.
Dugins had to get WR'S running better routes, which will lead to more separation.
Said on the blog during the game, Homer is and will be better than Walton. Hits the hole hard and has that burst Walton does' haves.
Feagles has to be better. Although just a freshman, he really doesn't attack the ball. Looks like he's trying to pooch kick it every time.

[1mg of Epi]

So FAU is 3-3 and FIU is 4-2 on the season.

UM beat BCC 41-13.

FAU beat BCC 45-0.

Your thoughts please?

Posted by: 86Cane | October 17, 2017 at 12:05 PM

Transitive property doesn't work in CFB.

[1mg of Epi]

You’re is the lazy way actually.

Posted by: Go Canes! | October 17, 2017 at 12:04 PM

Yours*