Well it appears that somebody may have got upset about blowing a 6 run lead in the ninth inning recently? Only time will tell but it looks promising.
Junior Andrew Cabezasimpressed in his second straight Sunday start, and the Hurricanes finished off their first sweep of Virginia since 2008 with an 8-1 win at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
Cabezas, who was moved to the rotation prior to the team's series at Duke last weekend, was in control from the outset against the No. 24 Cavaliers.
The fiery righthander went six innings for the second time in a week, helping clinch Miami's first sweep of the spring and marking Virginia's first time being swept on the road since March 2015.
Cabezas struck out a season-high eight batters. He walked two, scattered three hits and surrendered just one run in a 90-pitch effort. While Cabezas (2-2) was sharp again , he was also the benefactor of some early offense for the second straight weekend.
The Hurricanes (12-11, 6-3 ACC), who scored seven runs in support of Cabezas last Sunday, plated four runs in the game's first two innings to jump out to an early 4-0 lead against the Cavaliers (13-10, 3-6 ACC).
"Knowing my teammates picked me up and scored those early runs, it made me a lot looser," Cabezas said. "I was attacking the zone a lot more. It's something I should be doing regardless but the fact that my team responded as quick as they did gives you much more confidence."
Freshman Isaac Quinones led the charge offensive with his third straight multi-hit game (2-for-4). Seven of Miami's nine starters had at least one hit, as the Hurricanes out-hit the Cavaliers for the third straight game.
It was Quinones who put Miami on the board in the first with a two-out, two-run double.
The Hurricanes strung three straight two-out hits off Virginia starter Bobby Nicholson (1-1) to take the lead. Singles from seniors Hunter Tackett and Michael Burnsset the stage for Quinones, who drove a 1-2 pitch to left field to score both runners.
"I was looking for one pitch, really. I sat back, waited on the pitch I was looking for and got an inside fastball," Quinones said.
As he has done countless occasions over the past three weeks as Miami's starting catcher, Quinones delivered in a big spot.
"It feels great," he said. "I knew getting a two-out hit, from the start, could get us going and get the energy going. I knew we would have the right momentum."
Now that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, we like it!
Posted by: 86Cane | March 28, 2018 at 10:15 PM
Bacon is on, coffee is on, the morning air is crisp.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 29, 2018 at 10:39 AM
TBC,
It looks like we aren’t the only ones impressed by Lingard’s potential. Mark Walton also feels strongly about Lingard: “He [Lingard] is going to be one hell of a player,” Walton said. “Once he learns the offense, he is going to be a very special talent.”
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article207203889.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 29, 2018 at 10:42 AM
There's politically correct. Well prepare for physically correct.
Might as well change team names to flowers. We could soon have the New York Pansies versus the Cincinnati Daffodils.
The following is from CNN
The targeting rule will be even tougher to handle. The NFL doesn't want it called that, preferring helmet-hitting rule because of the negative connotations of targeting. But targeting, it is.
Where to place the helmet during a tackle is a decision made in milliseconds. And sometimes there is no decision-making process at all. It's just instinct.
A targeting foul is now defined by the NFL to have occurred when "a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent." The rule passed 32-0.
Fans need to understand something. The rule will dramatically change how the sport looks and is played. The game will be far less physical.
Posted by: Old Skool | March 29, 2018 at 11:55 AM
Hope the removal of lymph nodes was prophylactic. If the cancer was there, not good news.
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly underwent a 12-hour operation Wednesday to remove oral cancer and have his upper jaw reconstructed.
According to ESPN.com's Mike Rodak, Dr. Mark Urken said the surgery was a success: "We successfully removed Mr. Kelly's cancer from his upper jaw and lymph nodes from his neck. We then reconstructed his upper jaw. Mr. Kelly is resting comfortably post-operatively."
Also just wondering... Have you ever read that someone was "resting uncomfortably"? Is it even possible to rest if you're uncomfortable?
Posted by: Old Skool | March 29, 2018 at 12:01 PM
To hear Mark Walton say that Lingard has great vision is very encouraging. Vision is one of the attributes of a great running back. You can’t see that in camps, only when they suit up. If true, Lingard definitely will be exciting to watch for the next three seasons
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 29, 2018 at 03:39 PM
FYI There will be a group ticket purchase for Georgia Tech Game in Atlanta on November 10th. The Group Tickets will be roughly 40-45 dollars. We will let U all know the exact price and where we will be sitting but it will be on the Canes Sides. Also The Canespace Hotel for the GT Game will be the La Quinta Inn Atlanta Alpharetta. I have 5 rooms booked so far and can book more. I already booked 3 Suites and 2 Regular Rooms. If I need to reserve more let me know So Far I have Suites Booked for 86, KYCane, and Yours Truly. UMike if U are down and need a Suite or a Room Holla At Me. and or anyone else on the Hotel Front. But let me know ticket count and we will get the Group Ticket Discount and sitting with The Canes Family as we invade The ATL!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 29, 2018 at 05:26 PM
Any time my son wants to complain about something that is unfair, I show him the video of Shaquem Griffin. I will never complain about what I can’t accomplish. Griffin shows us what is possible when we stop complaining, focus on what is possible, and get to work.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 29, 2018 at 08:57 PM
TSully we will be down for the GT game for sure, but probably won't need any rooms unless it's a prime time game. We are only like an hour and 45 mins away.
Posted by: UMike | March 29, 2018 at 09:12 PM
Today in 1865 Grant starts his final campaign to defeat Lee. Lee will surrender on April 9th.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 29, 2018 at 09:36 PM
Ok UMike I feel you Brotha. I will let you all know about the ticket setup in the coming days and weeks.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 29, 2018 at 10:12 PM
HRD...are you reading a book about the Civil War? I have read a few good ones recently myself about the Civil War and The Revolutionary War.
Posted by: 86Cane | March 29, 2018 at 10:52 PM
I almost drove to Fort Myers to watch the Canes baseball team play FGCU. Glad I talked myself out of that one!
Posted by: 86Cane | March 29, 2018 at 10:52 PM
86 glad you didn't either Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 29, 2018 at 11:15 PM
There's never good reason to drive to Fort Myers unless you're heading to Sanibel.
Posted by: Old Skool | March 30, 2018 at 04:31 AM
The beach is nice.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | March 30, 2018 at 08:10 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | March 29, 2018 at 10:52 PM
The book I am "reading" right now is mostly pictures of Civil War uniforms, although whenever I have an actual book, I try to read with this giant map book that my wife bought me a few years ago. Its awesome because it also has surveys of topography so you can see what Union positions or Confederate positions actually looked like on the day of each battle. Im always open to new books though if you have any recommendations.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 30, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Also for anyone just generally interested, the Civil War Trust Youtube videos are awesome.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 30, 2018 at 11:16 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | March 26, 2018 at 08:45 PM
Great post.
Posted by: CGNC | March 30, 2018 at 01:27 PM
Thanks dude. Just watched the Gettysburg YouTube video (I'm a history major from Stetson-'86- who's senior thesis was Picketts charge)...
Posted by: toledocane | March 30, 2018 at 04:20 PM
▪ Quarterback N’Kosi Perry has improved, but one observer said his deep ball is not as good as Malik Rosier’s even though Perry’s arm is excellent.
Perry sometimes spins out of trouble when he’s under pressure and ends up turning his back on a play — in other words toward his own backfield. But that can be corrected.
And there has been overall growth in his game. He’s playing more relaxed.
“It seems like some first-year quarterbacks, they’re not vocal because they don’t want to say the wrong thing,” center Tyler Gauthier said last week. “Now, you can tell he’s more assertive. He’s going to walk in there and he wants eyes on him in the huddle. He’s going to make a play call and we’re going to run it and that’s the way it’s going to be. It’s definitely good to see him step up as a leader like that.”
Rosier has a solid camp. He made one of the best plays in camp, avoiding a blitz, ducking out of traffic and running for a touchdown of close to 40 yards.
Jarren Williams has impressed everyone with his arm strength but must learn to vary the speed on his throws. Mark Richt previously said he doesn’t expect Williams to challenge for the starting job this spring but that he might in August.
One UM official said Cade Weldon clearly has improved. He’s big, strong, can throw on the run and has a good grasp of the offense.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article207435934.html
Posted by: CaneRock | March 30, 2018 at 05:57 PM
Come on Jarren Williams. Need to be the Guy.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | March 30, 2018 at 07:58 PM
There's never good reason to drive to Fort Myers unless you're heading to Sanibel.
Posted by: Old Skool | March 30, 2018 at 04:31 AM
C'mon, the Lani Kai is the happening place!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | March 30, 2018 at 08:52 PM
WTF!?!?!
https://twitter.com/CanesBaseball/status/979883355792728065?s=19
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | March 30, 2018 at 08:54 PM
Posted by: toledocane | March 30, 2018 at 04:20 PM
James Longstreet is my favorite general, in terms of leadership, focus, tactics. Its a good thing that Lee ignored Longstreet's advice at Gettysburg, or perhaps the South could have negotiated a peace settlement.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 30, 2018 at 09:56 PM
According to the coaches Jhavonte Dean has stepped it up, great news if you ask me. We're gonna open with a good group of Jackson, Bandy and Dean, while mixing in Ivey and Frierson who are also playing impressively for freshmen. Is Blades on campus right now? Ive always had him pegged at Safety.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 30, 2018 at 10:55 PM
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article207435934.html
Posted by: CaneRock | March 30, 2018 at 05:57 PM
I take these all as good news:
Rozier - Having a solid camp, clearly healthy now
Perry - Improved, more confident, has not hit ceiling
Weldon - Improved, knows the offense.
Williams - Wildcard - may end up further along at the end of the summer than Weldon or Perry were at the close of August 2017
Posted by: TonyCane | March 30, 2018 at 11:54 PM
I’d hope that Rosier is doing good after being here for 5 yrs.
Posted by: Herbieibis | March 31, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Herb U could not have said it any better!
Posted by: Tsully76 | March 31, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Last thing I'll say until others have their chance, I believe that our defense has only begun to flex their muscle. That night against Notre Dame will be the norm next year. They'll start by holding LSU to 13 or less. Offense will score 20 to 27 by the 3rd qtr, and we may get a late TD. Orgeron's seat will be red hot.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 26, 2018 at 10:32 PM
Diaz is KEY to the whole thing. If he reroutes interior receivers at the line, our defense will keep us in it against anybody not ultra elite like bama and Clemson.
His overblitzing and soft zone made our d good when it was on the edge of greatness. I think he develops players well. He just doesn’t understand you can’t over blitz the spread. It was created to beat the zone blitzes and freak d linemen.
Teams beat them with quick passes our offense does not use enough. We have the talent, just not the depth and overall experience. But if we stop allowing bum ass quarterbacks to instantly see easy mismatches and throw the ball in one and a half seconds, we can be special.
Our best pass d was with Bandy in the nickel. It must have been weak against the run in practice because we did not use it nearly enough.
I know Dude thought the cover 3 soft zone was fishing for turnovers but I think it is a combo of Diaz’s philosophy and to stop the run. Our turnover defense is cover 2 zone press and cover one rerouting interior receivers AT THE LINE. That is the defense that suffocates our opponents and create turnover opportunities. I saw that even with those beautiful picks Mike Jackson got in cover 3 lol.
It has been along time since I have been uncertain like this. This defense can be really good or really bad. Just depends on which Diaz shows up. I hope the vt - nd version and not the ran out Texas version. I don’t expect the Texas version of Diaz but our horrible 3rd down defense is a HUGE red flag.
It is weird. Our offense and defense have the same problem. Bad third down performance due to bad quick passing strategy/ execution. It is because we are still behind the times a little bit strategically. It can be fixed though. I hope 2018 is the year it happens.
Posted by: TruCane81 | March 31, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Posted by: TruCane81 | March 31, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Good stuff. He needs to stop stunting on running downs also, it has at times taken our linemen out of position. I do think the soft cover 3 is turnover fishing. He tries to have the nickel CB play the passing lane, seems clear to me. The problem is he's had to go to the well too often and its not working as well, in fact I can sit at home and call it frequently, if I can do that, so can an offensive coordinator. Im expecting another year winning the Coastal, outside of that I'm not sure.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 31, 2018 at 11:58 AM
https://youtu.be/8lqMO7x9lI4
^^^ One of the best coaches on the staff coaching them up. Coach Dugs has stacked WRs like this is Alabama. Should he ever leave, the new guy will be standing on 3rd base. We are in a position now where we can cherry pick WRs.
Okay QBs and OL, the team is waiting on you.
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 31, 2018 at 01:10 PM
Gurvan Hall injured out for the remainder of spring
Posted by: TJL | March 31, 2018 at 04:11 PM
in other news Man City has to play at Liverpool Wednesday in the first of a home and home Champions league series then Saturday they play Man U for a chance to clinch the EPL title
Posted by: TJL | March 31, 2018 at 04:16 PM
Dude, Coach Duggans has gotten it done since he stepped on campus. Duggans first got Richards to stick with the Canes, and each year since, he stacks the Canes with 4 and 5 star talent. 2019 and 2020 WR classes are also loaded. Duggans also has shown he can develop talent, getting three stars to make big plays for the Canes. Glad CMR found a way to keep him from going to Tallahassee. That would have been a devastating loss
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 31, 2018 at 05:25 PM
The Canes are really tearing it up on the recruiting trail. The Canes are on fire 🔥 today! As Baez would say, “THE BLOCK IS HOT!" Lots of high-profile recruits giving their pledge to the Canes today!
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 31, 2018 at 05:44 PM
Canes commitments after hosting underclassmen today include:
2020
Tampa Jesuit TE Dominic Mammarelli
Miami Central CB HENRY Gray
2021
Miami Central offensive lineman Laurence Seymor
Monsignor Pace LB/S James Williams
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 31, 2018 at 09:09 PM
Posted by: TJL | March 31, 2018 at 04:16 PM
City? Another Premhead on Canespace, how unfortunate!
Posted by: His Royal Dudeness | March 31, 2018 at 09:43 PM
@MarkRicht
Wow! What an awesome day to become a Cane! The future is very very bright! U Family!
3/31/18
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Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | March 31, 2018 at 11:03 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: 86Cane | March 31, 2018 at 11:34 PM