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

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Butch would be doing a great job at The U also, but who cares...

I remember I had Richt ranked pretty high on my list for coaches that would do well at Miami and some people didnt like that at all. Richt is a lot like Pete Carroll to me, just super easy going but also has a mission. He's perfect for us right now.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

I was listening to Joe Rose yesterday, he said no way we would be where we're at right now if Kaaya was our QB. He said the RPO gives Miami a whole new element to their offense!

-Just Saying

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

Whose this butch guy u talking about?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 14, 2017 at 09:33 AM

Agree & disagree.

I think we'd be where we are but different. Kaaya at the end of last year was pretty much unstoppable. He was making quick & sharp throws. Again, everyone on this team has gotten so much better and theres no reason to think Kaaya wouldnt have also. That said, I hope we never go back to the stationary pocket QB. I love that we can run the RPO as another way to attack the defense.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

^^^ I think Brad would have been worth a TD every game we played early up until maybe the last game we played. We really couldnt have played better than we did against ND.

[WWIN]

I wanted Butch. But the staff that CMR has put together is doing an incredible job and the players are buying what they are selling. No complaints from me. BTW, Butch is doing really well at FIU - 6-2 so I am happy for him.

Posted by: CGNC | November 14, 2017 at 07:52 AM

What she said!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Kaaya is such a little bitch. Way to have confidence in your team! I wonder why he could never win a big game!

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/11/lions_wide_receiver_golden_tat.html

[WWIN]

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 14, 2017 at 09:33 AM

Leave it alone thirsty... the majority of fans know this to be true but the small minority of fans will never get it! Lol

[Go Canes!!]

Lol.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

👆👆👆👆 I'm kinda joking. Like to see peoples reactions....😂

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 14, 2017 at 10:52 AM

😂

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Man, I had totally forgot that we start off next season in Dallas playing LSU... and I'm totally confident that we are going to beat them soundly.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

👆👆👆No doubt, Your Highness!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

We are young, real young! Carter will step in place for Johnson next year. I expect Willis to be back and ready to go to replace Norton and McIntosh. Our DT should be fine with Bethal, Willis, Ford, and DJ Johnson....Am I missing someone?

[thirstybuzzardcane]

We have 10 True Freshman that have gotten significant playing time which is huge!

[MLALUMNI1970]

I wanted Butch too, but I really didn't know anything about CMR.
My bad, my fault. CMR has put together an absolutely amazing team, staff, etc. et.. Who would have thunk we would be in the cat birds seat, ready to pounce. Horray Twittie Bird!!
Go Canes, Go Canes. A dream come true. I ean a real dream come true.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 14, 2017 at 11:40 AM

Next year's DL,

Jackson, Willis, Bethel, Garvin.
Johnson, Ford, Silvera, Rousseau(?).

Id still like to see another two DL in the #Storm18 class. Especially since Rousseau might be a LB.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 14, 2017 at 12:05 PM

Inside the U has 4* DE Andrew Chatfield 6'2" 221 & 3* DE Dennis Briggs 6'4" 252 on the board for us.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 14, 2017 at 12:05 PM

We also cant count out the chance that DJ31 comes back. Finnes & Patchan may finally find some kind of role in the front 4 also.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 14, 2017 at 12:10 PM

Chatfield is a Tyriq McCord type of DE & Briggs would be a DT at Miami, he could develop into the next McIntosh.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

UVA is a 17 point dog. I hope we cover so badly. Something seems to have awaken in our boys, I think we will.

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

Kaaya is such a little bitch. Way to have confidence in your team! I wonder why he could never win a big game!

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/11/lions_wide_receiver_golden_tat.html

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 14, 2017 at 10:52 AM

Wow Kaaya just moved into first class douche status. What he did was essentially bet against his team.

[Sarasota 'cane]

I wanted Butch more than Richt when Golden got fired, but I was wrong and it doesn't have anything to do with success on the field. Last season Coach Richt had to suspend 3 marquee players for accepting illegal benefits. He self-reported the infraction, got out in front of it, and prevented a serious NCAA violation while UM was still on probation. He put the program ahead of his own success.

I'm not sure how Butch would've handled that. That's not to say that Butch would've done something wrong, I just don't know what he would've done. I don't have to guess what Mark Richt will do when a booster or Adidas comes around with a briefcase full of money, and boosters and Adidas don't have to guess what Mark Richt will do in these situations.

We finally have a coach that is gonna "ride or die" with UM until the end of his career. UM is finally built to last. I wish Butch the best except on the recruiting trail where I hope he fails miserably where UM is involved. Butch is merely "interviewing" for his next job anyways. He's a wasted talent at a non-playoff contender. I wish him the best, but Miami made the right choice by a long shot.

Go 'canes!!

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | November 14, 2017 at 12:35 PM

Butch >>> Arkansas.

[F Miami F them]

Why would any recruit go to Miami? They wouldn't see the field. Recruits should be looking at hard at UF

[Gin & Tonic]

Recruits should be looking at hard at UF

Posted by: F Miami F them | November 14, 2017 at 12:58 PM

It is hard to look at UF.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: F Miami F them | November 14, 2017 at 12:58 PM

Lol. Get a life, and then a coach. 🐊🔫

[Go Canes!!]

The stronger our team, the weaker the trolls.

Even WW’s never ending Kaaya trolljob doesn’t play anymore.

[CGNC]

Butch would be doing a great job at The U also
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 14, 2017 at 09:25 AM

Agreed

[TheeMackJones]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rO1n1ZuY54

Enjoy Cane fandom. dUh.

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: 1mg of Holy Crap we #2 | November 14, 2017 at 12:26 PM

It seems skinny hoe handle hips, Brad, and Golden were TIED to the hips and what not. Nevertheless, I ain't going to attack him and all that. hUh.

[TheeMackJones]

I expect the point spread to be... Miami - 21 1/2, or higher, by Saturday. hUh.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Who has the best Turnover Chain shirt right now? Xmas is coming and I might get 1 for myself & my dad.

[Tonycane]

Question...if we get to that final game against Alabama...could Willis be the final secret of the 10 we had going into the season? Any chance that we unleash Willis in the postseason?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: Tonycane | November 14, 2017 at 02:08 PM

My philosophy is that when comes to playoffs, its all available hands on deck.

[Sarasota 'cane]

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | November 14, 2017 at 12:35 PM

Butch >>> Arkansas.

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 14, 2017 at 12:53 PM

That would be a great job for Butch. Tennessee should take a good look as well if they're smart. I have no doubt he'll do great wherever he lands.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

Who has the best Turnover Chain shirt right now? Xmas is coming and I might get 1 for myself & my dad.

Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | November 14, 2017 at 01:57 PM

IMO its Dyme Life. I believe DJ Williams owns the company!

[thirstybuzzardcane]

The Hitler video was hysterical!

[TheeMackJones]

Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | November 14, 2017 at 02:48 PM

Thanks TBC! I figured some lone Cane fan would check out the video. Not insinUating that you're a lone wolf and what not.

[thirstybuzzardcane]

👆👆👆👆Lmao!!

[BigWindyCane1]

Per SUSAN Tweet:

WOW: On this Saturday's game at noon: "I've heard there are just 1,000 tickets left"

[Tonycane]

A few years ago, we might have had only 1,000 people there at the stadium.

The sleeping giant has awakened.

[1mg of Holy Crap we #2]

Thanks TBC! I figured some lone Cane fan would check out the video. Not insinUating that you're a lone wolf and what not.

Posted by: TheeMackJones | November 14, 2017 at 03:02 PM

It is lol. It was done by tweed whose a players uncle or something

[RCCF]

Wait a Minute ..... Wait One Gat Damn Minute!!

So We are Dogging Kaaya in Unity but you Jabroni's aren't all on the 12% ... U Literally ARE Kaaya!!

Now if U are 12% Carry On... If Not Politely Shut Up Kaaya is doing the same thing U are!!

12% No Time for Fans Who Think We Will Lose!!

Losing is For SUCKAS not CANES

[Herbieibis]

My how times have changed. All of the sudden Espn loves us and even that Bama loving Finebaum is giving us love. The true team everyone loves to hate. They changed the rule book because of us and our various celebratory ways but they ain't a dam thing they can do about the Turnover Chain. It's the talk of the nation and no one celebrates better than us. We ain't back though until we finish this thing out. The only school that gives me a like cause for concern is Oklahoma and it's not because of their Dee, it's because of Mayfield. U might say The Herb is getting ahead of himself by thinking this way and I say he'll no, because no way we get beat if we play like we did the last 2 weeks. We've all seen this before, when the defense plays like that we ain't losing! We got a sniff of Alpo but we want steak now!
Recruiting looks good and should pick up more steam, with several SEC teams looking for coaches and even heard Jumbo will be courted heavily by Tex. A&M. Hope so.
Dam The Herb's so excited I can't shut up and already have tix for ACC Ship game. Talked so much trash and did the Ric Flair strut so much got booted of my house my gal. She had the audacity to say I was obnoxious!

[RCCF]

Nobody Scares Me.....Why Because outside of Clemson Everyone is Big Country SLOW!! OU is not fast, Bama ain't Bama, and anyone else is just not the CANES... Either U get it or U don't Football is NOT Great this year the CANES are VERY Good in a Not Great Year!!

WE WIN nobody wants these problems called CANES

12%

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Just Coach Richt's interview with the media, and I'll tell you at the risk of sounding like a homer, the way that man conducts himself and manages his program, there's no one else I'd rather have in charge of my program. 12-0 or 0-12 from an AD's perspective he is an absolutely professional and positive.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

^^^ Just *watched*

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: RCCF | November 14, 2017 at 04:50 PM

We are going to bring that defense with us everywhere we go. Thats a giant f*cking problem for everyone else.

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

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

Leave it to Miami to make celebrating fun again. God I love this program. 😂