Canes Hope To Tame Tigers

#24 Miami (2-1, 0-0 ACC) vs. Missouri (2-1, 0-0 SEC)
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Feb. 21, 2018 | 6 p.m.
Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field | Coral Gables, Fla.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- After capturing its opening series with Rutgers by winning two of three games, No. 24 Miami continues a season-opening, seven-game homestand on Wednesday with a matchup against Missouri. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. from Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

Senior lefthander Michael Mediavilla (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will oppose Missouri junior righthander Brian Sharp (0-0, 0.00) in the matchup, slated for broadcast on ACC Network Extra and WVUM 90.5 FM.

The Hurricanes captured Game 1 and Game 2 against the Scarlet Knights, with junior Danny Reyes leading the offensive charge for the hosts. Reyes, who was named ACC Co-Player of the Week Monday for his standout weekend at the plate, batted .727 for the series with one home run, four doubles and four RBI. His .727 average was the fifth-highest in Division I after the first weekend of action across the nation.

Senior Jeb Bargfeldt did not disappoint when given the Opening Day nod. The Oklahoma native, who was a second-team All-ACC selection a season ago, picked up where he left off with five innings of one-run ball. Bargfeldt, who ranked second in the ACC in ERA as a junior, has allowed two or fewer runs in 13 of his 16 career starts at The U.

Miami was ahead early in Game 3, but Rutgers capitalized on some defensive miscues in the middle innings to salvage the series with a 7-5 victory.

One of the weekend's storylines was Miami's "Fab 5" freshmen, who comprise the starting infield. Four true freshmen - first baseman Alex Toral, second baseman Willy Escala, shortstop Freddy Zamora and third baseman Raymond Gil - join redshirt freshman catcher Michael Amditis in the Hurricanes' infield.

Toral homered for his first career collegiate hit, becoming the first Hurricane to do so since All-American slugger Zack Collins did so in 2014. Amditis ranked second behind Reyes with a .417 average for the weekend, while the other members of the infield - Escala, Gil and Zamora - each collected their first collegiate hits and played impressive defense behind Miami's pitchers.

Junior righthander Andrew Cabezas picked up his first save of the season, while freshman righthander Daniel Federman did not allow a run in two appearances spanning 4.2 innings.

Missouri opened its season by taking two of three games against FIU in a series hosted by the Panthers at FIU Baseball Stadium.

Comments

[KYcane]

4-play right around the corner.

Looking forward to chillin’ at the light

[Terrance Sullivan]

Ky Cane Yes Sir. Cant wait!

[86Cane]

And chillin' at The Titanic Brewery too!

[Go Canes!!]

Marrero:

I cannot start this off without saying what a monster way to start #Surge19 off with a bang. This commitment is on the level of Lorenzo Lingard IMO not just by what Payton is ranked, it has more to do with the level of respect players around the state of Florida have for Jeremiah Payton.

When I spoke to Payton’s dad minutes after the commitment he sounded very excited about what Miami is building and the level of talent they’re going to surround Jeremiah with. Also according to a source. When Payton’s commitment got back to the war room “Mark Richt almost fell off his chair and was very excited about Payton’s commitment.

About Coach Hartley. He’s easily one of the best recruiters in the country and this commitment was a long time coming. This commitment would not have happened according to multiple sources without Miami landing 2018 Miami signee Will Mallory. Mallory’s commitment started what Coach Hartley likes to call #DUUUVAL county according to the sources.

Payton will be an early enrollee.

Also just so fans know. Payton will be talking a majority of his official visits as of right now.

[CGNC]

Woo hoo. A free canespace

[Terrance Sullivan]

86 Cane Yes Sir. Can't wait!

[TonyCane]

Mark Richt is building a formidable wide receiver Corp.

Barring any early departures, that’s SEVEN four star wide receivers that we will have on our roster in 2020.

[raizecane]

Barring any early departures, that’s SEVEN four star wide receivers that we will have on our roster in 2020.

Posted by: TonyCane | February 21, 2018 at 02:40 PM

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But who is going to thrown it to them?

[thirstybuzzardcane]

But who is going to thrown it to them?

Posted by: raizecane | February 21, 2018 at 02:46 PM

Why do you ask such good questions?

[thirstybuzzardcane]

I hear Gray Crow has another year of eligibility left 🤔

[TJL]

GRAY CROW to Jeremiah Payton = 6!

[MDCane]

86Cane, thanks for keeping the space up and running. I don't post, but I read alot. Thanks.

[86Cane]

Crow to Payton for 6!

[TonyCane]

Crow to Payton for 6!

Posted by: 86Cane | February 21, 2018 at 08:52 PM

Little did you realize that "Gray" is merely a title of UM football lore, passed on to certain chosen apprentices. Much in similarity to the Sith, who took upon the title of "Darth" to accompany their name.

So while the Master, Gray Crow may be gone, there likely is an apprentice. Gray Perry. Or Gray Rozier. Or Gray Williams.

There will likely always be a Gray on the roster.

[Herbieibis]

Thank Jesus, I can stop hyperventilating!

[raizecane]

US women take home the gold........ wohooooo

[Go Canes!!]

During our little "vacation" from the space, looked at some recruting information for 2019.

There is no doubt the interest level from uber-elite kids across the board is the absolute hightest it's been here in nearly 20 years

Also looked at when the 4 and 5 Star loaded class we hauled in last year got on board and stuck without wavering.

Program changers like Lingard, Jordan, Mallory and Pope committed, immediately started recruiting for us and never waivered.

Also shocked how few defectors we had. Maybe two we really seemed to care about?

We have the same thing happening this year.

We have the #1 overall class going and that's with a bunch of our guys getting some questionable 3 star ratings. We also have anchor players committed and others who appear ready to pull the trigger.

Hartley and Dugans are tearing it up. They are recruiting machines.

And while we'll miss Coach Kul from a techical standpoint, it doesnt seem like he was all that into recruting and there was ome type of disconnect with the players he was going after.

We are continuing to stack talent. Need to get more D-line and LB talent and depth, but it's coming.

As long as we have CMR at the helm we are going to be a year in, year out force to be reckoned with.

[RCCF]

https://247sports.com/college/miami/Bolt/Miami-alum-DeMarcus-Van-Dyke-is-returning-to-Coral-Gables-as-a-quality-control-analyst-115386205

DVD is Back!!

[86Cane]

As long as we have CMR at the helm we are going to be a year in, year out force to be reckoned with.

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 22, 2018 at 07:57 AM

It appears that way with some level of certainty.

Recruiting has been very good but there are still several areas that need to be improved and issues to be addressed. We ALL already know what those areas and issues are so not going to go into detail on it all over again. BUT if Richt can fix a few things and not lose a game he should not then it would seem like we are on our way to great success.

[TonyCane]

Depth-wise the offense looks to be in as good of shape as it has been in two decades. Amazing what CM Richt was able to do in the receiver department. We brought in three receivers this class after getting three in 2017. And we have 2 set for 2019, and are looking to bring in one more.

Coker got one or two in a two year period and was left having to convert punters and corners in order to field an offense. Shannon overrecruited in 2008 and we were unable to sign another four star wide receiver until 2012. Richt on the other hand is signing kids despite the increasingly deep, quality filled roster. It will breed competition and make everyone better.

[Go Canes!!]

247 updated rankings.

S.Dade high school has the #1 corner and #2 WR in the country. Both are considered Top 10 players overall.

Look to be heavy Canes leans with one projecting 100% Canes.

https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool

[Go Canes!!]

Could Ahmmon’s little brother be better than him?

https://twitter.com/pbpsports/status/966823058102251520?s=12

Epi, TD what do you think?

[TonyCane]

247 updated rankings.

S.Dade high school has the #1 corner and #2 WR in the country. Both are considered Top 10 players overall.

Look to be heavy Canes leans with one projecting 100% Canes.

https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 22, 2018 at 10:37 AM

Richt is building The Arsenal of Swagger.

[Herbieibis]

Glad we got the WR position loaded up, maybe if we can get 2 or 3 more will have enough, now let’s work on the Defense and get the qb situation taken care so we can get the ball to all these targets. Seriously, I like the direction we are heading but it does bother me when we recruit Lb’s that only weigh 178 lb’s.

[TonyCane]

Just to show how much we have got this humming now:

Wide Receiver Recruiting

2002 (3)
5 Stars: Ryan Moore
4 Stars: Akieem Jolla
3 Stars: Sinorice Moss

2003 (1)
4 Stars: Darnell Jenkins

2004 (2)
5 Stars: Lance Leggett
2 Stars: Khalil Jones

2005 NONE

2006 (2)
4 Stars: Sam Shields
2 Stars: George Robinson

2007 (3)
4 Stars: Jermaine McKenzie
3 Stars: Leonard Hankerson
Unranked: Kayne Farquharson

2008 (7)
4 Stars: Aldarius Johnson,Travis Benjamin, Tommy Streeter, Davon Johnson
3 Stars: Thearon Collier, LaRon Byrd, Kendall Thompkins

2009 NONE

2010 (1)
3 Stars: Allen Hurns

2011 (2)
3 Stars: Phillip Dorsett, Rashawn Scott

2012 (5)
4 Stars: Robert Lockhart, Malcolm Lewis
3 Stars: Jontavious Carter, D'Mauri Jones, Herb Waters

2013 (1)
4 Stars: Stacy Coley

2014 (3)
4 Stars: Braxton Berrios
3 Stars: Tyre Brady, Darrell Langham

2015 (1)
4 Stars: Lawrence Cager

2016 (3)
4 Stars: Sam Bruce, Dionte Mullins, Ahmmon Richards

2017 (3)
4 Stars: Mike Harley, Jeff Thomas
3 Stars: Evidence Njoku

2018 (4)
5 Stars: Mark Pope
4 Stars: Brian Hightower, Marquez Ezzard
3 Stars: Daquris Wiggins

2019 (2)
4 Stars: Jeremiah Payton, Brieon Fuller

[86Cane]

For the second straight game, Miami's starting pitcher looked in dominant form through the first three innings.

And for the second straight contest, a fourth inning marred by miscues doomed the No. 24 Hurricanes. In only its second-ever visit to Mark Light Field, Missouri took advantage of Miami's mistakes in an 9-0 win Wednesday night in front of 2,202 fans.

Five of the Tigers' nine runs were scored in the inning.

The Hurricanes (2-2) mustered only six hits against the Tigers (3-1), who were paced by junior righthander Brian Sharp's five shutout innings.

Sharp (1-0) struck out eight, walked none and allowed just four hits.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Ugh I hope its not another unimpressive baseball season for our Canes. Next Friday Cant wait to hang out with KYCane and 86Cane to start the Canespace Four Play hanging out at The Neil Schiff Tennis Center for the Canes Women's Tennis Team and at The Light for our Canes Baseball Team. See U Guys In Next Friday Afternoon. Go Canes!

[CGNC]

Any news on the D-Line replacement coach?

[Dude on a Pale Horse]

Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 22, 2018 at 06:55 PM

I think I dont know what he is. Certainly not a RB at his weight. WR? He's not as fast as his brother. Id play him at FS.

[Go Canes!!]

Future Cane:

STA 4-Star LB Avery Huff Speaks On His Recent Miami Visit, Interest In The Canes

By Stefan Adams

2019 4-star LB Avery Huff has had a huge interest in the hometown Miami Hurricanes for a long time now, so it was no surprise to hear his reaction when he finally got his Canes offer back in January.

“I was really excited,” Huff said.

Last weekend, Huff got to experience what life might be like as a member of the Canes. He’s coming off an unofficial visit to Coral Gables with St. Thomas teammates Jahmar Brown, Anthony Solomon, and Jaden Davis that was taken on Saturday. The coaches had all the visitors with each other the whole day and the attendees’ toured campus, met current Miami players, went to the Syracuse basketball game, and saw the academic buildings. The full visitor list included: Huff, Brown, Solomon, Davis, Cesare Mellusi, Dominic Mamarelli, Noah Cain, Trey Sanders, and Jeremiah Payton, among others.

“My visit at Miami was great, I loved everything about the school,” Huff said. “My interest in Miami is really high and I plan on taking an official there.”

And just what is it about Miami that is drawing Huff to the program?

“I just like the home feeling that Miami has. On the visit, I talked to all the coaches and I love all of their personalities.”

While he declines to name favorites for now, the 6’3” 200 pounder will likely choose a program where he’s comfortable and can play early.

“Me and my parents are just talking and considering every school," Huff said. “I’m just looking for a school that I don’t feel out place, a good learning environment, and a place I would get lots of reps at.”

Huff played at McArthur last season, and, while he didn’t get his stats due to his transfer to St. Thomas Aquinas, showed more than enough on the field to end up being recruited by the Raiders.

“I’d feel good if the team did way better,” Huff said. “I played at McArthur High School, we went 1-9. On the field, I think I did pretty good, though.”

[86Cane]

Any news on the D-Line replacement coach?

Posted by: CGNC | February 23, 2018 at 01:15 PM

I heard Herbibis had applied but was rejected. He promised to recruit 4 of the top DTs every year. But apparently something about his "background screening" didn't satisfy the requirements??

[Herbieibis]

I did apply and Soup u are right I would recruit nothing but the best. At least 4 star or bust!
Losing Kool stinks but I don’t believe the recruiting gig was his thing. He’s used to coaching mainly 3 star type talent, just imagine what he’ll do at Bama with all those 4 and 5 star players.

[AeroCane]

We don't have a good baseball team guys! Very disappointing! Morris can't leave soon enough and I'm just gonna say it- DiMare won't cut it either. I feel that we should have gotten a young, aggressive head coach like the turds got with Sullivan or we got 23 or so yrs ago with Morris.

[WWIN]

Posted by: Herbieibis | February 23, 2018 at 04:18 PM

Not necessarily... sometimes coaches can coach bad players and NOT the good ones and vice versa

[nemo2002]

Any news on the D-Line replacement coach?

Posted by: CGNC | February 23, 2018 at 01:15 PM

Any news on the D-Line graduate transfers?

[BigWindyCane1]

Canes men basketball play Boston College with a chance to reach 20 wins on the season at home. The win against Notre Dame seems to be a confidence builder. The new starting lineup seems to have helped. Hope that gives them something to build on.

[TJL]

James Cook talking trash about the U on twitter-Here is Realus George
answer:

Put us on the schedule fat mouth you just mad cause you didn’t have the offer 💯
6:06 AM - 23 Feb 2018

[Go Canes!!]

The NCAA and most by big time college basketball programs right now.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PSKQ3ZNQ_O8

[Herbieibis]

The baseball team capuldn’t hit last year and it will probably be their achillies heel this year and it is time for some new blood to be running the show. There’s always 2 or 3 pitchers out for the year, as well. Hot weather state where u can be outside year round, plus all the talent in the area should equal success. No way should we struggle in football or baseball, with the high school talent at their doorstep.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

Time to clean all the offensive assistant coaching staff out on the basketball team. Jacking up a contested from a runner three when the score is tied that late in the half means that somebody hasn't taught them to drive that for a dunk instead at the end of the scoring lane against a zone defense more than one play behind still and that's inexcusable.

At least they're finally figuring out not to play both the defensive liability midget and the recruiting blunder from down under midget together at all unless they're trying to lose yet again. Oh wait, they still haven't quite mastered that concept yet either . . .

[BEERicane]

Maybe it’s time to get L outta there too.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

He's missing his best all around player at his position. Until he's still this bad with his best player overall on the team he gets an ACC title game pass for this year again.

[86Cane]

Canes trailing by 11 late in the second half.

#NoBueno

[BEERicane]

The team was just as bad, if not worse, with brown.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

No. They were significantly better with their leading scorer and total rebounds collected leader per game in the lineup.

[Go Canes!!]

Barry reporting no Partridge or Patrick.

CMR says there is a ton of interest in the job and he's in no hurry to pull the trigger. Said he will have someone in place before Spring practice.

[TonyCane]

Canes trailing by 11 late in the second half.

#NoBueno

Posted by: 86Cane | February 24, 2018 at 03:29 PM

Huh? Canes won 79-78.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/playbyplay?gameId=400986277

[BEERicane]

Lykes MVP

[TonyCane]

Scratch that - misread the scoring breakdown. Nice comeback!

[86Cane]

OH MY GOD!!!

What an amazing comeback. Canes trailed by at many as 13 with 5 minutes left and by 11 with around 2:30 left and WON on a 3 pointer by Walker with 2.3 seconds left.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!