Guilty Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Back in the late 1980's a game between Notre Dame and Miami was framed by many as Catholics versus Convicts.

Well, a lot has changed since then and we are well aware that the University of Miami would love to see those old images die away, but for the sake of argument we will return to those glory days and brief but very joyful journey down memory lane.

Fast forward to 2017 when many of the biased talking heads in the media had openly and proudly denied that the Convicts would have any remote chance at defeating the heavily favored Catholics in their much anticipated match-up.

Then the clear and irrefutable evidence was shown to a National television audience in prime time. As a result, after the game the Convicts were found guilty beyond any reasonable doubt. The evidence clearly showed that the Convicts murdered the Catholics by a score of 41-8.

And yes, let there be no doubt that it was a complete and total slaughter.

It started when the the team arrived at the stadium. It was bedlam, it was crazy and it was loud. In my tailgating career I have been to many "Hurricane Walks" but none was ever like this one. And it was not even close.

From the time that UM WR Braxton Berrios became an instant Hurricane legend for slowly shuffling off of the field with his hands behind his back in the "Convict Position" after the first touchdown reception, this game was over.

The Hurricanes would be found guilty as charged for killing any chances the (Non) Fighting Irish had on this concert-like night at Hard Rock Stadium. It was better than a live performance by The Scorpions (Rock You Like a Hurricane) and AC/DC (Hell's Bells) and even old Billy Joel (Only The Good Die Young) combined in front of a sold out and crunked up crowd at The Rock.

Trust me when I tell you that this was the largest and most amazing crowd making the loudest noise for any game since "The Old Lady" (read: Orange Bowl) was laid to rest. It seems that a long twelve years of mediocrity had built up in Miami fans like a dam just waiting to burst. And burst it did as the cheers roared throughout the stadium like flood waters.

It was like a resurrection had taken place. The energy, emotion and electricity from the stadium was so reminiscent of the Orange Bowl that it could power the City of Miami for a few days and a few National Championships to follow.

The bond between this team, its coaches, and the City and its fans is once again intact. If UM Head Coach Mark Richt does this right it could be the beginning of a long, beautiful and winning relationship. And that would be exactly what this fan base, and this City, has been patiently waiting for.

And the thought of that is very comforting to Miami fans and scary as hell to the rest of college football. We really like that. Yeah, we like that a lot.

Comments

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

The fix is in

So us it’s us against the world again.

Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 15, 2017 at 08:42 AM

I can't buy into that. CFB is a business, and Miami is good for business. There may be individuals here or there who don't like us, but systemic hate makes no sense. Look at gamedays ratings this weekend. More eyeballs than any other game, and that means $$.

There are some media member like finebaum who like to talk shit, but that's a schtick to keep people listening.

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

I agree Go. I understand Clemson has a couple good wins over Auburn and NC State, but the fact is we have ZERO loses and we beat the team they lost to. No reason for us to be behind them. If we keep playing how we have been it won't matter though, but they surely want two SEC teams in there. CMR needs to show another video, this time of the law to close out the OB and the Clemson blow out.

Posted by: UMike | November 15, 2017 at 08:51 AM

Was listening to a show on Sirius this morning. The hosts (Greg McElroy and someone else) seemed to agree Miami should've been 2, but said Clemson got the spot because they have 7 wins over +500 teams. Some on the road.

I think Clempson and Bama get the benefit of the doubt because they've been good for so long. People are still expecting Miami to come back down to earth. Don't blame em.

[Go Canes!]

These bowls don't care about ratings, the network does.

They care about schools that sell out their entire ticket allotment and bring 30,000 to their city for their game.

The'y'd rather have Ohio State or Auburn over us 100 out of 100 times, regardless of record.

[HillViewCane]

The Clemson thing pisses me off I can see the rationale, I just disagree. That being said the only thing I worry about is our play-calling on offense. If we continue being aggressive we will be fine. We habe already shown we can survive a bad game by Rosier. 3 picks against VT are out of character for him but we still pounded them. The play calling has been what's ketp it close. However I am optimistic in light of the end of last year and the past couple of weeks.

[86Cane]

Mentions the atmosphere was another level than anything he'd seen. Imma go out on a limb and suggest we may actually have the best homefield advantage in the nation, which is mind blowing.

Posted by: 1mg of Holy Crap we #2 | November 14, 2017 at 10:53 PM

It was cray cray.

That is all.

[Go Canes!]

Bama's schedule this season:

FSU
Fresno State
Colorado State
Vanderbilt
Mississippi
Texas A&M
Arkansas
Tennessee
LSU
Miss State
Mercer
Auburn

I know they are a proven commodity but no one needs to be throwing out the Clemson's great schedule argument when this team is getting a total pass for this pathetic lineup.

[86Cane]

There are some media member like finebaum who like to talk shit, but that's a schtick to keep people listening.

Posted by: 1mg of Holy Crap we #2 | November 15, 2017 at 09:34 AM

Correct. Trolling at its best.

[Go Canes!]

Posted by: 86Cane | November 15, 2017 at 10:08 AM

If the Orange Bowl was still around it would have high fived HR for a job well done.

Maybe it's been too long to remember clearly, but it felt as loud as any game in the OB.

[86Cane]

This is no fluke.

WE ARE THE MIAMI HURRICANES!

THIS IS WHO WE ARE, ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

Posted by: TruCane81 | November 14, 2017 at 11:12 PM

I think I love U!

[86Cane]

#JustWinBaby

[Terrance Sullivan]

As I have said the Orange Bowl(Momma) is smiling down on her (Daughter) The Rock. From Stadium Heaven. The last two weeks in particular has been absolute pandemonium. Momma U can rest easy now your Daughter is all grown up now and ready to wear the Crown now that you wore for Decades. Go Canes! Beat UVA!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

👆👆👆👆 Great post Big T!!!!!

[Terrance Sullivan]

Thanks my Brotha TBC

[canezilla]

As I have said the Orange Bowl(Momma) is smiling down on her (Daughter) The Rock. From Stadium Heaven. The last two weeks in particular has been absolute pandemonium. Momma U can rest easy now your Daughter is all grown up now and ready to wear the Crown now that you wore for Decades. Go Canes! Beat UVA!

Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | November 15, 2017 at 11:52 AM
I JUST TEARED UP

[CGNC]

did the Ric Flair strut so much got booted of my house my gal. She had the audacity to say I was obnoxious!

Posted by: Herbieibis | November 14, 2017 at 04:29 PM

Video. We want video.

[CGNC]

Go, I forgot about ESPN and their rating woes LOL

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: canezilla | November 15, 2017 at 01:32 PM

She was “Throw mama from the train” ugly and nasty, but she was all ours.

[canezilla]

Posted by: canezilla | November 15, 2017 at 01:32 PM

She was “Throw mama from the train” ugly and nasty, but she was all ours.

Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 15, 2017 at 01:48 PM
I LOVED HER JUST THE WAY SHE WAS,, BUT I HAVE A NEW LOVE AND HER NAME IS HARD ROCK

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: canezilla | November 15, 2017 at 02:18 PM

💯

She somehow made urine dripping on you from the bathroom above enchanting.

But there’s a time for everything in life and now I’d fight anyone who tried to take away my freshly grilled bacon and cheese Shula burger halftime snack.

[Terrance Sullivan]

LOL Ha Go Canes!

[RCCF]

Posted by: TruCane81 | November 14, 2017 at 11:12 PM

If U ain't on the 12% Bus U Sure Just Campaigned a Pull Over for U!!

12% .....Losing is for Suckas

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: RCCF | November 15, 2017 at 02:59 PM

The wheels on the bus go round and round.

[86Cane]

This place is just dripping with joy.

Been a long time ladies and gents, a LONG time!

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

For u guys who think we are the black sheep... Kellerman agrees.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tQYW_QMsKhE&ebc=ANyPxKrNCDd8iwBZT6duDbkdYcb_1NTE5LIbcPWeiVdL2S95ikV77kghpmzdQEBLqNDnLQqTAWsoJVCPYwFqbsQeOvm0a1xrNw

[Ohio_Cane]

1mg, we don't THINK it, we KNOW it, and we're OKAY with it.

[TruCane81]

Lot of reports out here in Austin: Jimbo to Texas A&M

Posted by: Tonycane | November 15, 2017 at 09:22 AM

Why?

This makes no sense to me.

[Go Canes!]

That dude nails it.

F Kirby Hocutt

[TruCane81]

Oh yeah.

Jimbo cant use that death penalty talk to steal tri county recruits no more.

The jig is up.

He would be better off trying to take down Saban than dealing with what we are building twice a year.

He better get out of dodge while he still can. We are g9nna shred his resume if he stays.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

ACC CG is sold out.

Less than 800 tickets available for Saturday... Senior night... last home game... Let's Go Canes!!!

[Go Canes!]

Jimbo if following the same path as Carroll at USC and Urban at UF and even some of our own Canes teams of the past.

His message is getting lost. The kids they're bringing in arent as hungry as in the past. The moment they were out of contention the team totally tanked.

And now Miami is back with a tidal wave of momentum that's not going anywhere.

Wouldnt surprise me if he negotated down the buyout and bailed.

[Tonycane]

Question would be, who then replaces Jimbo? Chip Kelly? Scott Frost? Butch?!

[LSU bound]

Patrick Surtain

[AP intern]

Florida State will be pursuing Mark Richt as head coach

[Go Canes!!]

Thought about it and thought about it. Finally said what the heck and pulled the trigger.

You only live once right?

https://twitter.com/ap/status/930961663058161664

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

^^ U think it'll match your futon?

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

These bowls don't care about ratings, the network does.

They care about schools that sell out their entire ticket allotment and bring 30,000 to their city for their game.

The'y'd rather have Ohio State or Auburn over us 100 out of 100 times, regardless of record.

Posted by: Go Canes! | November 15, 2017 at 09:57 AM

U cray! Of course the bowls care about ratings... that's what determines how much it's worth to the network to pay to carry it.

Great example is the playoff being on new year eve.. the ratings dropped by 30%, the networks were seriously unhappy because they paid based on expectations of charging advertisers x.

I don't gotta tell u. U know how this business model works.

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

1mg, we don't THINK it, we KNOW it, and we're OKAY with it.

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | November 15, 2017 at 04:28 PM

U misunderstand.. I know the U is the black sheep, hated and envied by all. My point is that nobody with a financial stake in CFB wants to exclude the U from anything.

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

Watching Toledo/Boling green game. The announcer said "i know the orange bowl was great, but hard rock is the perfect venue for this team (Miami).

This whole program has done an incredible 180 in less than 2 seasons.

[TonyCane]

This song is dedicated to the ACCCG, with a callback to a certain game two years ago...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o

[Peter in my Ariz]

Florida State to offer Mark Richt 6 year contract worth $50 million plus incentives

[Malik Rosier]

The trolling is awesome Peter in my ariz

[TonyCane]

Florida State to offer Mark Richt 6 year contract worth $50 million plus incentives

Posted by: Peter in my Ariz | November 15, 2017 at 09:01 PM

Latest is the Florida State to offer Nick Saban a ten year deal valued at $300M, plus incentives including five car dealerships

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

Interesting article, jumbo apparently not happy w FSU facilities.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2017/11/14/texas-am-prepared-pursue-jimbo-fisher-kevin-sumlin/862150001/

[1mg of Epi]

Florida State to offer Mark Richt 6 year contract worth $50 million plus incentives

Posted by: Peter in my Ariz | November 15, 2017 at 09:01 PM

Actually 5 year worth $60 million. He'll probably take it.

[1mg of Epi]

This song is dedicated to the ACCCG, with a callback to a certain game two years ago...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEbE3fGfF-o
Posted by: TonyCane | November 15, 2017 at 08:45 PM

Some funny Shiite right there

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: 1mg of Holy Crap we #2 | November 15, 2017 at 08:45 PM

Its like a dream come true. #2 or #3 in country depending on poll, undefeated, the BEST defense in the country, a loaded incoming class of freshmen, a class act head coach leading the way, outstanding players on the field, probably the best stadium in college football and to top it off, blowing out Notre Dame on national tv and ruining their fanbase & season. We just need this to last forever!

[86Cane]

We just need this to last forever!

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 15, 2017 at 10:42 PM

In 2001, we all thought that it would.

Hold on tight to the glory that is.

Fame is a fleeting mistress.

[TonyCane]

Florida State to offer Mark Richt 6 year contract worth $50 million plus incentives

Posted by: Peter in my Ariz | November 15, 2017 at 09:01 PM

Actually 5 year worth $60 million. He'll probably take it.

Posted by: 1mg of Epi | November 15, 2017 at 09:40 PM

I don't think so. Miami will likely give him a raise - not to $11.2M - but probably around $5M. If we win the NC this year, maybe a bump to $5.5 or $6M, maximum. I just don't see Richt leaving like that.

[86Cane]

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