One tradition that we have established here at Canespace over the last eleven years is that each year, when Fall practice starts and before the season begins, we ask bloggers to select their personal choices for what we like to call "Legends of the Fall".
This tradition actually started when CGNC, who is without a doubt a legend herself here on Canespace, started a series of player features with the same title. Years ago she wrote features about former UM players QB Kenny Dorsey and TE Jeremy Shockey and called them "Legends of the Fall".
In our fan selection process true "Legends of the Fall" are those players who the fans feel will have outstanding or "breakout" season for the Canes on offense and defense this year.
It's not about simply picking the Hurricanes' best players, but your personal favorites among the UM players apart from the usual suspects and most obvious stars. Some bloggers choose first or second year players who are likely to break on the scene as freshmen or sophomores.
Former winners include LB Sean Spence and WR Aldarius Johnson and QB Jacory Harris and DL Allen Bailey. Other winners were WR Leonard Hankerson and CB Brandon Harris. Then there was RB Lamar Miller and RB Duke Johnson and LB Denzel Perryman.
There are your unusual selections and surprises like kicker, punter and lead body slammer Matt Bosher who just happened to be the Canes 2008 MVP. The man was an absolute beast on special teams but who woulda thunk it?
Other bloggers are more traditional or conservative in their picks and select juniors or seniors who are projected to finally have that one incredible breakout season that leads them to become a high round NFL draft selection.
These picks could really be any defensive or offensive player who may be primed to explode on the scene after a solid previous season or a spectacular Summer. Offensive and defensive linemen may not be popular or sexy picks but they are just as eligible as any other position player.
And don't forget special teams standouts too who can change a game with that one big play that shifts the entire momentum of a game. Some bold predictions even result in selections of completely unexpected dark horse candidates for this honor like Sam Shields a few years ago.
If these long-shot picks actually play out, the blogger who picked them look like an absolute genius. This is the most risky, but potentially most rewarding, approach of all.
Then again if you decide to take a leap of faith on a player and they don't ball out like you might have hoped or expected then you might wind up like old time blogger Cat5 who selected LB Arthur Brown or SolarCane who selected WR Thearon Collier and then well, U know what happens then.
It's your choice. Here are the 2017 LOF rules:
- Pick one player on offense and one player on defense.
- Pick one freshman for "Freshman Impact Player of the Year".
- Pick one special teams player.
- Pick one assistant coach or coordinator for "Coach of the Year".
Now make your choices and you may win Canespace prizes and other fun stuff like tickets to a football, basketball or baseball game.
And remember: U gotta be in it to win it!
Harry...it was good talking to you yesterday. We are all set for the Texas Trip and game and we will talk again on Friday afternoon when we arrive in Dallas.
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 08:49 AM
Nailed this one. Perry 3rd string behind Weldon:
https://twitter.com/anthony_chiang/status/1034478227832668165?s=12
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 28, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Shoutout for using Theron Collier, Solarcane and Jeremy Shockey in the same blog.
Posted by: CGNC | August 28, 2018 at 12:59 PM
Okay, here I go:
Offense: Richards
Defense: Bandy
Freshman: Jorden
Coach: Diaz
Posted by: CGNC | August 28, 2018 at 01:05 PM
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 28, 2018 at 12:45 PM
He has the pedigree to be a good QB. Time will tell.
Posted by: CGNC | August 28, 2018 at 01:33 PM
Nailed this one. Perry 3rd string behind Weldon:
https://twitter.com/anthony_chiang/status/1034478227832668165?s=12
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 28, 2018 at 12:45 PM
The chart said or so they are really 2 and 2A. Neither separated above the other but I think Weldon’s smooth style will win out eventually.
I have seen it a million times. An athletic black qb with athleticism and a big arm gets all the raves coming in but they often have trouble settling into the nuances of preparation and pocket passing. Too many years playing hero ball is hard for these guys to give up.The white kid who is not as electric just gets lost in the background until one day, all of a sudden, he is the starter.
Weldon is CALM and SMOOTH. It will be VERY difficult for N’Kosi and JW to defeat him moving forward. I just hope we can keep him if he doesn’t win the job next year. He is the type of qb I always want at least one of one the roster.
Posted by: TruCane81 | August 28, 2018 at 02:25 PM
Offense: Rosier
Defense: Finley if Diaz reroutes the slot, Pinckney otherwise
ST: Jeff Thomas will look like his hs highlights
Coach: Dugans, our wr crew will lead us to a playoff berth.
Posted by: TruCane81 | August 28, 2018 at 02:38 PM
TruCane81 going by that Logic Evan Sherriffs should have been the man last year lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 28, 2018 at 02:46 PM
Rosier needs to be accurate and consistent.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 27, 2018 at 12:01 PM
I need to be slim and good looking.
Wishing it true does not make it so.
Time will tell if wishes, and dreams, come true.
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 03:53 PM
Weldon is CALM and SMOOTH.
Posted by: TruCane81 | August 28, 2018 at 02:25 PM
There was a time that I was CALM and SMOOTH.
Now I'm just nervous and shaky at best.
Glory days, they'll pass you by,
Glory days, in the wink of a young girls eye,
Glory Days...
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 03:56 PM
CGNC...U missed special teams player.
TruCane...U missed freshman impact player.
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 03:57 PM
TruCane81 going by that Logic Evan Sherriffs should have been the man last year lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 28, 2018 at 02:46 PM
....and Kaaya would have never started.
Posted by: NativeCane | August 28, 2018 at 03:59 PM
Exactly Native!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 28, 2018 at 04:03 PM
The Herb doesn't care if the QB is black, white, red or yellow, complete the dam pass and don't throw it to the other team. Simple logic! I
Posted by: Herbieibis | August 28, 2018 at 04:16 PM
The Herb has spoken!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 05:00 PM
Posted by: NativeCane | August 28, 2018 at 03:59 PM
Or Rosier....
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 28, 2018 at 05:16 PM
Special teams: Feagles
Posted by: CGNC | August 28, 2018 at 05:58 PM
Rosier Offense
Jackson Defense
Rousseau Freshman
Thomas Special Teams
Simpson Coach
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 28, 2018 at 06:16 PM
Ahmmon Richards / offense
Zach McCloud / defense
Brevin Jordan / freshman impact poy
Jeff Thomas / special teams
Thomas Brown / assistant coy
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 28, 2018 at 07:51 PM
TruCane81 going by that Logic Evan Sherriffs should have been the man last year lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 28, 2018 at 02:46 PM
Shireffs had no poise. He did not have the physical tools to overcome the jitters. Weldon is WAAAAAAYYYYYY more talented. He is a good athlete, just not the slasher like N’Kosi is or the big strong body like JW.
Weldon is sliding under the radar and even with N’Kosi. They both have lots of room to grow. I like them both. But there is something about the way Weldon plays.
Reminds me a lot of the Kenny Kelly /Ken Dorsey situation.
Posted by: TruCane81 | August 28, 2018 at 10:04 PM
...and Kaaya would have never started.
Posted by: NativeCane | August 28, 2018 at 03:59 PM
Ryan Williams should have been our qb.
Instead we threw Brad to the wolves the first of many times.
One of many reasons to be happy there is a new regime. I was a Butch guy through and through, but you can’t deny what CMR is doing and I am grateful to have him.
Posted by: TruCane81 | August 28, 2018 at 10:08 PM
CGNC...U missed special teams player.
TruCane...U missed freshman impact player.
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 03:57 PM
Freshman: Jordan Miller develops BIG TIME late in the year at nose.
Posted by: TruCane81 | August 28, 2018 at 10:11 PM
Arrived in Dallas Love field at 11:30 this morning.
Went by AT&T Stadium and found a perfect place for meeting up. A sports bar Buffalo Wild Wing, located at 1301 N. Collins st. suite 101 just 2 blocks from N.W. corner of AT&T Stadium. The north west corner is Collins and Randell Mill.
Tom, I received the text with tickets, Thank you.
I am looking forward to meeting the Family.
I believe we are going to put a whipping on LSU.
GO Canes.
Posted by: Harry Miller | August 28, 2018 at 10:33 PM
Miller...awesome deal! We will meet there.
Terrance and the gang can't wait to meet you!
Posted by: 58 Straight | August 28, 2018 at 10:45 PM
Lol South Carolina and Under Armour is copying Miami and Adidas Style. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 12:32 AM
KY Cane our Tailgate Party is now over 500 people on Sunday lol. Canes United look forward to seeing Keoki, Cold Cane, And the rest of Canespacers tear down Arlington Daddy Wooooooo.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 12:35 AM
How I see the game going...
LSU will try to establish the run, testing the new tackles Willis and Bethel, my guess is they will have some success there as neither is a run stopper like Willis. The question becomes the second level guys, can SQ55 & MP51 take their RB down soon enough to get LSU into long throwing situations so Garvin Willis & Jackson can do work? LSU's offense hasnt been creative, (outside of Matt Canada) and Im not expecting much out of their new guy. Running north and south is a must for LSU, as east west will get you a whole lot of DE & LBs making plays. For Miami the key is throwing. Forget thinking about establishing a run against front 7's with that kind of talent. Nick Saban's masterclass coaching in 2012 vs LSU taught everyone, you must throw to win. Thats not to say we wont run at all, but that timely draws, and coming uo big on a 3rd and 2, or in the redzone will matter way more than big stats from any which RB, p.s. Dallas at 220 is our best RB for this game, I'm disappointed that Homer couldnt make it to 210. Miami should be aiming to get a couple of TDs as fast as possible (no easy task) and get under very easily rattled Ed O's skin. Ed O would very likely scrap the plan, get desperate and throw, feeding right into The U's strength, pressuring the QB and putting a gold chain on. If LSU is able to manage the sticks with the run game, Miami must bring in one of the bigger DTs to create a road block, I really wish Norton had come back, he'd be the key to this game.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 01:25 AM
23-20, could go either way, plenty of FGs in a game were both teams turn it over but fail to score TDs.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 01:26 AM
It’s not LSU, it’s LS. There is only one U!
Posted by: AfriCane | August 29, 2018 at 06:31 AM
Soup, what happened to my last post.
It was within guide lines. Did u delete?
Posted by: AfriCane | August 29, 2018 at 06:58 AM
LSU will not score 20 points on us with that stone age offense.
24-9 Canes with two TDs coming on explosive plays.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 29, 2018 at 08:02 AM
LSU defense is tough, and they will be committed to stop the run. They will probably load the box to stop the run. The players and coaches all say that Rosier worked hard in the off-season, and has improved his accuracy and knowledge of the offense and defenses. The QB is the most important decision-maker in running the RPO successfully.
With the way LSU plays defense, I think we are going to find out real soon whether Rosier's accuracy and acumen have improved. If so, with the playmakers that the Canes have on offense and defense this season, this will be a special year.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Posted by: Go Canes!! | August 29, 2018 at 08:02 AM
They will if our O gives them lots of opportunities to be in the redzone. I think it will be a sloppy offensive game, 2 teams with great defenses, poor offenses with 1st game jitters.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 10:39 AM
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | August 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Thats what we need/want them to do imo. Thomas in the slot should then become pitch and catch, assuming Malik's accuracy can get it done.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 10:57 AM
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 01:25 AM
I meant neither is a run stopper like Norton.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 11:03 AM
A major advantage I can think of for Miami is preparation. I fully expect Mark Richt to have the more prepared team in comparison to Ed Orgeron.
If Miami can complete the shorter passes to Thomas, Harley & Jordan, LSU LBs will have to spread out, and perhaps go into nickel coverage. If that happens Homer, Dallas & Rosier should find some space to make some runs.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Miami 24 LSU 20. God I hope I am right. This is what I have been thinking alone. Miami Covers the spread and take the under. Go Canes! This will be a Heavyweight Championship Match. With 2 teams extremely similar. Whoever wins the turnover and rushing game wins this Game period.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 11:41 AM
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 11:41 AM
I hope you are right, I just dont see the running game mattering so much as both teams have really athletic front 7s. Beating LSU would be a great statement, but I want to say it now before the fallout should we lose, its a game that doesnt really matter. We have all season to climb up in the rankings should we lose, and winning the national title is not yet a reasonable expectation imo. Winning the Coastal and stacking blue chip players is the floor. I want to beat FSU again more than beating LSU anyways. If we can stack up another deep recruiting class, I think then we can say we are on par with everyone outside of Bama, Clemson & possibly Ohio State, then it will come down to who's got the best QB and defense.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 12:11 PM
9-3 is the floor, 12-0 is a realistic possibility. My biggest worry is OT should a starter go down. 2019 class needs a minimum of 3 legit OTs, and I would take as many as 5.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | August 29, 2018 at 12:13 PM
His Majesty The Dude on High I Can Dig It Brotha!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 02:18 PM
The U 34 - LSu 13
That is all.
Posted by: SOUP | August 29, 2018 at 02:51 PM
Soup, what happened to my last post.
It was within guide lines. Did u delete?
Posted by: AfriCane | August 29, 2018 at 06:58 AM
Don't know, may have used a banned word? It may have gone into the SPAM bank. I will check.
Posted by: SOUP | August 29, 2018 at 02:53 PM
Hey Soup,
How are you doing and how is the Mrs.?
I had the time of my life with you and the gang, back when I flew down and met all of you at the hotel and went to the game together.
BUT, I don't remember what year is was, and who we played. Do you remember???
The best time for a 1970 graduate from the U. And, I am 70 years old now.
But who knows, I might be able to go to a game next year, if health etc. doesn't get worse.
Since I am from Michigan, would I ever love to see the U play Michigan and clean their clock. They are so arrogant.
Safe travels to all of you headed to Texas.
GO CANES PREPARE!!!!
Posted by: MLAlumni1970 | August 29, 2018 at 03:50 PM
Since I am from Michigan, would I ever love to see the U play Michigan and clean their clock. They are so arrogant.
Safe travels to all of you headed to Texas.
GO CANES PREPARE!!!!
Posted by: MLAlumni1970 | August 29, 2018 at 03:50
You and me both ML, a Michigan beat down would rate high in my book.
What do they have to be arrogant about....aint done nothin'in a century or so!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 29, 2018 at 03:55 PM
MLA...Maria and I are doing very well. Thanks for asking. The game we went to was against VT and it was in or 2008 or 2009. I will see if I can find it in the archives.
Posted by: SOUP | August 29, 2018 at 04:39 PM
http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2008/11/its-great-to-be-a-miami-hurricane.html
Marylou...here U go! Click on photos to enlarge. Then right click to "save image as".
Posted by: SOUP | August 29, 2018 at 04:58 PM
Soup Outstanding. Great work. Man That was 10 years ago. Great Pictures! Wow this is now our 11th Season at The Rock Time Flies.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 05:32 PM
TSully...I know, it is CRAZY!
#ThoseWereTheDays
Posted by: SOUP | August 29, 2018 at 06:29 PM
Yes Sir it was Soup!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 29, 2018 at 07:02 PM
Many pundits in the national media are picking against the Canes. The Canes are favored in Vegas by -3.5 points, but many can’t hide their disdain for the Canes.
We back!
Posted by: BigWindyCane | August 29, 2018 at 10:06 PM