Sure, we can all agree that the University of Miami's defense has been off the charts this season. They lead the NCAA in many defensive categories and literally won the last game against FSU via the turnover chain.
Defense hasn't been this much fun since, well, since maybe 2001-2004?
But when it comes to the offensive side of the ball there remains a lot of work to do and a lot to be desired. We decided to do some comparisons of where UM stands in the NCAA rankings in general and as compared to other teams in Florida. Here is what we found.
Total Offense: UCF leads the State in Total Offense coming in at #3 and 574 yards/game. USF and FAU come in at #20 and #24 averaging 487 and 481 yards/game respectively. FIU comes in at #50 at 430 yards per game followed by UM at #69 who has scored 30 TDs and is averaging 409 yards per game.
Just be glad we are not FSU who ranks #112 has only scored 15 TDs and averages a measly 344 yards/game.
Rushing Offense: UCF also leads the State in rushing yards per game at 6.10 yards per carry and 269 yards per game. FAU is ranked #20 at 236 yards/game, USF is at #32 with 213 Yards/game and UM comes in at #48 with 194 yards/game.
Passing Offense: UCF again leads at #18 with 305 yards/game while USF is second at #30 with 274 Yards/game. FAU is #61 with 245 yards/game while UM comes in at #86 with 245 yards/game.
Scoring Offense: UCF leads this category also with 48.6 points/game while UM is #20 with 41.5 points/game. USF is next at #32 with 37.2 points/game and FAU is #41 with 34.7 points per game.
Just be glad that we are not FSU who averages an embarrassing 23.0 points/game.
Back on top!
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 09, 2018 at 09:29 PM
Back on top!
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 09, 2018 at 09:29 PM
That's what she said? LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 09:32 PM
Vintage photo, Orange Bowl, East end zone, circa 2007.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 09:46 PM
The most amazing part is I still know 5 of the 6 people in 2018 that are in the photo!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 09:48 PM
Outstanding 86.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 09, 2018 at 10:04 PM
Soup you ain’t have to change it!
That made it funnier.
It’s cool though. You a good dude.
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 09, 2018 at 10:25 PM
It’s cool though. You a good dude.
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 09, 2018 at 10:25 PM
God knows I try to do what is right.
Even though Go Canes makes it difficult sometimes.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 10:34 PM
Aero...
Thanks for doing the lord's work while I was away!
Posted by: WWIN | October 09, 2018 at 10:46 PM
The loser of any Perry/Williams QB battle next year will as well.
They dropped the ball on this pretty bad imo.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 09, 2018 at 01:49 PM
THIS!
Here's something we agree on!
Posted by: WWIN | October 09, 2018 at 10:50 PM
Next year...
CMR has two options... start Williams or play both!
Posted by: WWIN | October 09, 2018 at 10:51 PM
He makes elite throws:
https://twitter.com/miami_dau/status/1049816688672292864?s=12
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 09, 2018 at 08:29 PM
So did Rosier. What's your point?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 09, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Great article Soup😄
Posted by: BigWindyCane | October 09, 2018 at 11:13 PM
I'm working ova heya!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 11:21 PM
QB, ST coach and OC are selling pure cocaine....can we arrest them now???
Posted by: Sinistercane1 | October 09, 2018 at 11:37 PM
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 09, 2018 at 11:05 PM
He consistently makes elite throws.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 12:01 AM
P.S. Scott Frost is 0-5
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 12:02 AM
Richt finally realizies how pitiful our special teams are
Punt coverage was bad, puntinting was bad and so was the hang time. I'm glad he finally woke up. We've been bad.
Posted by: Herbieibis | October 10, 2018 at 12:15 AM
I HATE WHEN U BRING THE FACTS,SOUP
Posted by: canezilla | October 10, 2018 at 05:40 AM
WW -thx, I tried my best! Lol
https://twitter.com/miami_dau/status/1049816688672292864?s=12
Posted by: Go Canes
I can watch that over and over - awesome!
Posted by: AeroCane | October 10, 2018 at 06:35 AM
He consistently makes elite throws.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 12:01 AM
You obviously didn't watch the game! Perry missed WIDE open guys bad, real bad! I mean it wasn't even close bad!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 06:56 AM
The QB competition next year should be real good. If Williams learns the playbook I think he has a legitimate shot.
Williams is probably mechanically better than Perry, but I like what I see from Perry so far!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 07:00 AM
There will always be someone better, that was the plan.
Posted by: God | October 10, 2018 at 07:04 AM
There will always be someone better, that was the plan.
Posted by: God | October 10, 2018 at 07:04 AM
*******************************************
I'm still waiting for someone to be better then Ken Dorsey.
Posted by: raizecane | October 10, 2018 at 07:10 AM
Thoughts and prayers to the people in the Panhandle. Michael is going to be brutal and should make landfall this afternoon.
Posted by: raizecane | October 10, 2018 at 07:12 AM
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 09, 2018 at 11:05 PM
He obviously missed throws early. Probably a combo of jotters and adrenaline. He also had some balls dropped.
In the second half he made throws we saw throughout the first two starts, including the TDs to Jordan and Thomas.
At the end of the day, despite some bad play calling, we scoed 28 despite taking a knee at the end and misssing a chip shot FG.
Imo he's got a great skillset and is only going to get better.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 07:25 AM
Didn’t realize this thing is up to 145 mph.
I pray everyone heeded the warnings and evacuated.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 08:26 AM
It's going to be nasty but quick. I can't believe some still aren't evacuating. That's very low-lying coastline.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 09:14 AM
Didn’t realize this thing is up to 145 mph.
I pray everyone heeded the warnings and evacuated.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 08:26 AM
Yup and yup.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 09:18 AM
It's going to be nasty but quick
Thats what
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 09:52 AM
👆👆👆 Hahahahahaha....I was thinking the same thing.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 09:54 AM
Vintage photo, Orange Bowl, East end zone, circa 2007.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 09:46 PM
What a fun time @ the OB!
F'the Turds!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: Keoki | October 10, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Great quote from the mayor of Destin
When you're in the Intracoastal Waterway, we call it 'the ditch,' it's a man made ditch, 35-foot high banks on both sides. It is about the only place you can survive a Category 5 storm and for most guys, when you own your boat, you make a living on your boat, in storms like this you ride on the boat. It is kind of like Captain Dan, Forrest Gump situation.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 10:37 AM
P.S. Scott Frost is 0-5
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 12:02 AM
Write this down everybody...when you want to make a good argument this is how you do it, by talking about something completely different rather than the real focal point of the conversation.
#WeakSauce
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 10:49 AM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 10:49 AM
How quickly you forget #WWFD
It was your perfect response to ANY situation, concern, complaint or explanation...when it suited your agenda.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Michael up to 150 mph. Still got a ways to go before it hits Andrew or Camille territory, but it's getting up there. (I know that's what she said)
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Just got my GT Tix... What's the roll call for the GT game? I know my boy TSully will be there, who else.
Posted by: UMike | October 10, 2018 at 12:11 PM
Yes Sir See U in Atlanta UMike!
Posted by: Tsully76 | October 10, 2018 at 12:51 PM
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 06:56 AM
As usual GD is pom pom waving slurper sid-tard, but felonious sex-assault university has a decent defensive line and had Miami's QB under the most pressure he'll see all year in the regular season thanks to the OL still not having had totally jelled in pass protection halfway through the schedule.
So that has to be accounted for when judging his accuracy in his first rivalry game. At least it has to be accounted for if you're going to be fair in your evaluation.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | October 10, 2018 at 12:58 PM
How quickly you forget #WWFD
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 11:10 AM
It STILL suits my agenda. Look at what product he left behind at UCF. They are ranked ahead of us in the polls and in every offensive category.
You want to give Richt 5 years to get "his recruits and build depth" but you want frost to do it in less than ONE year at Nebraska?
Yeah that is a STRONG argument!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 01:13 PM
Vintage photo, Orange Bowl, East end zone, circa 2007.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 09, 2018 at 09:46 PM
Love it!
Posted by: CGNC | October 10, 2018 at 01:19 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 01:13 P
UCF’s scheduling is a joke. They’ve beaten the likes of UConn, SMU and South Carolina State this year.
Their biggest win in two years is over a disinterested, 5 loss Auburn team.
They’ve got a nice offense, helped this year by a former 5 Star grad transfer.
I have zero doubt our defense would whip the crap out of them.
The rest of your post is nonsense. Any time I’ve talked about recruiting his guys and building depth is in comparison to the UBER ELITE programs like Bama and Clemson, not some team that beats literally some of the worst teams in all of college football.
And finally, there is NO way CMR is winless at Nebraska today.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 01:34 PM
Hale: Miami opponents are converting just 19.77% of third downs, tops in the nation. How? Allowing 4.01 yards/play on first down (6th nationally, 2nd in P5) and avg 3rd down conv distance of 9.0 yds is longest in FBS.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 01:48 PM
Now you compare apples to oranges.
UCF plays teams at their level of recruiting and competition the same way that Miami plays teams at their level of recruiting and competition.
To say "UM would beat UCF", even IF true, is not even a relevant point, it like comparing apples to oranges.
The relevant point is that the NCAA stats show that our offensive performance is "not good" or as honest people might say, pretty shytty. With that any logical, reasonable and honest person must agree.
The second relevant point is that we had a very rocky start against LSU (to say the least) and IF we can improve a little every game we CAN be pretty good by season's end when it matters most.
The OL remains the weak link and when we play teams with talent, speed and strength on defense like Clemson, Wisconsin, LSU or FSU we have a very hard time and struggle mightily to generate anything consistent (if at all) on offense.
The defense rescued the offense against the worst FSU team in over a decade. And even then just by a whisker. That ain't gonna cut it in the years to come.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 01:55 PM
UCF’s scheduling is a joke. They’ve beaten the likes of UConn, SMU and South Carolina State this year.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 01:34 PM
Please list who we have beaten this year. ALL of the teams please. Go ahead I'll wait.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 01:56 PM
When it comes to UCF I really only need to list one win, Toledo, as the only example necessary.
They’ve scored 66, 24 (vs UM), 63, 27 and 52 against UCF caliber opponents.
Shrug.
They’re basically the same team.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 02:06 PM
And I agree the defense bailed us out. But what’s wrong with that?
A ton of big time programs have had their Ds get wins for them and vice versa. How many shootouts have Oklahoma and Ohio State won in the last few years?
It happens all the time.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 10, 2018 at 02:10 PM
I'll try again...Please list who we have beaten this year. ALL of the teams please. Go ahead I'll wait.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 01:56 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 02:43 PM
Nothing wrong with saying the defense bailed us out against FSU. Nothing wrong with having that happen. I AGREE.
But the stats don't lie. So now agree with me that the offense has been "not good" or even bad as we call it in the real world. I bet you can't!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 02:46 PM
They are getting hammered! This will be worse than Andrew!
https://twitter.com/ReedTimmerAccu/status/1050097382799622144?s=19
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 04:00 PM
More video
https://twitter.com/GlobalNewsIL/status/1050095507438268416?s=19
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 04:01 PM
https://twitter.com/WFLAJosh/status/1050098823194963968?s=19
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 04:03 PM
The CANEZ should have a 1st down Chain everytime the Awffensive Corchinator calls a pass play on 1st down
Posted by: Sinistercane1 | October 10, 2018 at 04:13 PM
OGV made good points.
Perry not only has to deal with being a new starting quarterback, he has to deal with a constantly changing line-up around him.
With o linemen shuffling on and off the field or changing positions every other play, that has to be distracting.
Add changing running backs,different receiver packages and he has a full plate every play.
I dont remember KD11 having 4 or 5 different players in the huddle every other play.
I think Perry is doing a good job and will become more confident each outing.
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 04:18 PM
The Turnover Toaster
The Lowdown
Last year, it was found out that Virginia carried around a toaster to make other stadiums (including their own) feel more like home. Coach Bronco Mendenhall said, “Every stadium we go into, we bring a toaster so when we go we know we’re home. It’s kind of been symbolic. I try and take a piece of toast with me the night before the game just to remember that I get to go back ‘home’ the next day...and toast is the link to that.” When I heard that, the only natural thing that came to my mind was the need for a Turnover Toaster. After all, only such an ordinary object as a toaster could be the thing to rival the infamous Miami Turnover Chain. Imagine Charles Snowden getting a pick-six this Saturday and Defensive Coordinators Kelly Poppinga and Nick Howell donning him with a toaster . . . I would love it at least.
Anyway, I digress. This week No. 16 Miami rolls into Charlottesville for the Hoos first Saturday prime time game since 2014. While 5-1, Miami still remains a mainly untested team. The ‘Canes have wins against Savannah State, Toledo, FIU, UNC, and FSU. And against Florida State, Miami had to improbably came back from 27-7 to get the victory.
Virginia is coming off a bye-week as well as a Week 5 loss to NC State. Under the lights, the Hoos will have a chance to get a real statement win and get right on track to make a second consecutive bowl game. I hope the Cavaliers are firing up the toasters cause they’ll need Homecomings to feel extra homey in order to beat the Hurricanes.
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 04:36 PM
A Toaster?? Hope Canes give them Vegemite to cover their toast.
If you've had it, you understand.
If you haven't, don't ever try it.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 04:45 PM
skool
Im waiting for the dread Hot Pocket Pendant to make an apperance somewhere
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 05:07 PM
Play Video
Duration 0:41Gerald Willis speaks with reporters after practice
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
‘Everybody eats’ on the Miami Hurricanes’ defensive front. And we’re not talking food
BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
sdegnan@miamiherald.com
Even a run-stuffing, smothering defensive tackle like Gerald Willis III feels pain.
Willis, the Outland Trophy National Player of the Month who on Wednesday was nominated for the Chuck Bednarik Award that goes to the defensive player of the year, said he never felt as much pain in his life as he did early against Florida State, when the middle finger of his left hand got stuck in tailback Jacques Patrick’s jersey.
“My bone popped out,’’ the 6-4, 300-pound redshirt senior said Wednesday after practice, his finger splinted and taped to his pointer after trainer Vinny Scavo “popped it back in” during the game. “I just looked at my hand and I was like, ‘What the?’ I’m not trying to favor it so much. I’m going to try to get some contact so I can get used that pain.”
inRead invented by Teads
For the Virginia Cavaliers (3-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who face the No. 16 Hurricanes (5-1, 2-0) at 7 p.m. Saturday in Charlottesville, similar pain could be imminent if Willis gobbles up their rushing offense like he has the Canes’ other opponents.
“I’m not going to let no finger keep me from playing.’’
“He is a man on a mission,’’ said defensive line coach Jess Simpson. “He wants to be great and he knows that being prepared is how you do that.’’
But Willis, who also has two sacks, and a fumble recovery against FSU that led to a UM touchdown, is not alone.
Sophomore defensive end Jon Garvin is tied for third nationally with 11 1/2 tackles for loss, and fourth nationally with 1.9 tackles for loss per game. Garvin is tied with linebacker Shaq Quarterman with 30 tackles, second best on the team behind Jaquan Johnson’s 32, and also has 3 1/2 sacks, three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.
“It’s a big deal,’’ said the 6-4, 250-pound Garvin, out of Lake Worth High. “A lot of times with things, especially like personal goals, we’ve got to put it aside for the sake of the team. But when they come, they come, and I’m going to be happy about it.”
How much does it help that Willis seems to get double- and triple-teamed every moment of his life? Garvin was asked.
“With a seven-man protection, they’re not going to leave us free,’’ Garvin said. “I acknowledge, yeah, he is getting double- and triple-teamed, but that’s been the concept throughout the whole season for all of us.’’
The Canes still lead the nation in tackles for loss (12 per game) and third-down conversion percentage defense (19.8 percent), are second in total defense (237 yards allowed per game), third in passing yards allowed (137) and sixth in turnovers gained (14).
Ten Hurricanes have worn the turnover chain this season, including two turns apiece by Garvin, cornerback Jhavonte Dean, cornerback Trajan Bandy and safety Sheldrick Redwine.
Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz said Wednesday that “some of the things we are putting up numerically, it’s hard to ever imagine it would be that good. When you talk about the defensive line, it’s very easy to isolate, ‘Well, they have these stats ...’ But the credit has to go to the linebackers as well. The way we play our linebackers, the way those guys play downhill, they take double teams off the defensive linemen.
“....Really, the way the whole defense glues together, everybody eats on this front.’’
“Everybody’’ includes junior defensive end Joe Jackson, who leads the Canes with five sacks, has 7 1/2 tackles for loss, an interception returned for a touchdown, three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles.
“From the day I stepped on campus, he was the first person to say something to me, the first person to walk me through everything and really teach me,’’ Garvin said of Jackson, his mentor.
But it is Willis, it seems, that offenses, including Virginia’s, are trying to solve.
This week the Cavaliers have put his No. 9 on a walk-on scout team player “so quarterback Bryce Perkins is used to finding him before the snap,’’ the Daily Progress of Charlottesville wrote. “When he’s in, be more conscious of the keys up front, be more conscious of the cues you have to do, and play a little bit more deliberate when he’s lined up in front of you,’’ said Perkins, a dual-threat signal caller who has 1,125 passing yards and 11 touchdowns, with four interceptions — and 341 yards and three touchdowns rushing.
Said Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall on the ACC teleconference: “Yeah, ball security is really first and foremost on our mind. Their front seven is really dynamic and physical, and a lot of their turnovers come by hitting the quarterback or forcing early throws and interceptions. If you can keep them off balance, it gives you a better chance.”
Willis, at this point a potential first-round NFL Draft pick, is thrilled about his production.
“I’m really happy that my talents are getting [noticed] worldwide and people are starting to notice what I can do,’’ he said. “Sometimes I do feel like it’s a dream.”’
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 05:17 PM
Im waiting for the dread Hot Pocket Pendant to make an apperance somewhere
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 05:07 PM
Hopefully it'll be followed by the Poptart of defeat.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 05:26 PM
Hopefully it'll be followed by the Poptart of defeat.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 05:26 PM
Leggo my Eggo profile in defensive courage award. (It's a necklace dipped in syrup)
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 10, 2018 at 05:38 PM
Remember those hard candy necklaces,
the candy strung onto a string, you would covet on Halloween?
You run from house to house and the sweat and dirt on your neck would melt the candy down your neck
Kind of a prerunner to the turn over chain
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 06:02 PM
Yeah I wore those and dangled candy cigarettes from my lips to look cool
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 06:22 PM
I had a 2 pack a day habit when I was 8 years old...
Posted by: NativeCane | October 10, 2018 at 07:30 PM
Hopefully it'll be followed by the Poptart of defeat.
Posted by: Old Skool | October 10, 2018 at 05:26 PM
#WickedGood
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 07:42 PM
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 04:36 PM
Other items that they bring to feel like home:
1) Partially used roll of toilet paper
2) Some air freshener
3) A cave bear skin rug
4) Left over pizza (three boxes - no more, no less)
5) A history of losing seasons
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:10 PM
Preview of the Miami/Virginia game from the opponents perspective.
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2018/10/10/17919898/the-column-virginia-vs-miami-complete-preview-uva-football
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:14 PM
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:10 PM
"And this chair...and this remote control...and this paddle game...that's all I need!"
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 10, 2018 at 09:17 PM
I'm still waiting for someone to be better then Ken Dorsey.
Posted by: raizecane | October 10, 2018 at 07:10 AM
I'm still waiting for someone to have a better supporting cast than Ken Dorsey.
FIFY
Posted by: WWIN | October 10, 2018 at 09:20 PM
I think the team needs to watch the last game at the Orange Bowl. Just a little extra motivation. A 50-0 blanking would be most satisfactory.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:25 PM
Tony lmao!
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 09:30 PM
WWIN
That was the point I was trying to make about KD11, No qb anywhere ever had an offense and defense to help him through the tough times like Kenny did
Steve Walsh would be about the closest I reckon
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 09:35 PM
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
‘Everybody eats’ on the Miami Hurricanes’ defensive front. And we’re not talking food
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 05:17 PM
Let them boys eat!
THE PILLAGE HAS BEGUN!
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 10, 2018 at 09:38 PM
They hongree
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 09:40 PM
Posted by: solarcane | October 10, 2018 at 09:35 PM
Exactly!
Posted by: WWIN | October 10, 2018 at 09:45 PM
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 01:55 PM
You won this debate right here!!!
Posted by: WWIN | October 10, 2018 at 09:47 PM
Who has the 411 update on the MLB playoffs?
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 09:50 PM
No games till Friday, 8pm.
Dodgers
Brewers
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | October 10, 2018 at 10:32 PM
I think the team needs to watch the last game at the Orange Bowl. Just a little extra motivation. A 50-0 blanking would be most satisfactory.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:25 PM
*************************************
Was at that game. I had a piece of the OB to take with me as a momento but after that beat down, i threw it back.
Posted by: raizecane | October 10, 2018 at 10:51 PM
Was at that game. I had a piece of the OB to take with me as a momento but after that beat down, i threw it back.
Posted by: raizecane | October 10, 2018 at 10:51 PM
I just sat in my seat in disbelief!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | October 10, 2018 at 11:49 PM
Ah, yes. The feast ensues on Saturday. Where the portions are plenty, yet the appetites never fully sated. Indeed, the hunger may be stoked even more with each new sack and turnover...er...I mean course. The Canes shall dine like kings. Cheer will be high, and the merriment will be oh so grand.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 11:57 PM
Tony, I don’t know where you get this stuff.
Just keep going.
I’m still tripping on the Montgomery Burns quote.
Between the stats and humor, it’s really good having you here.
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 11, 2018 at 01:25 AM
LSU and Wisconsin will lose this week
Oregon upsets Washington we move closer to the top 10
Posted by: solarcane | October 11, 2018 at 01:26 AM
But the stats don't lie. So now agree with me that the offense has been "not good" or even bad as we call it in the real world. I bet you can't!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 10, 2018 at 02:46 PM
Richt's play calling has been inexplicably bad at times. The offense has been woefully inconsistent. Our offensive line has mismatched, out of position players because all our best players are freshmen and sophomores.
When have I been unable to stay that again?
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 11, 2018 at 06:48 AM
LSU and Wisconsin will lose this week
Oregon upsets Washington we move closer to the top 10
Posted by: solarcane | October 11, 2018 at 01:26 AM
I agree this is very possible. I also think the Canes can move up during the bye week. But before all that, the Canes need to go to Charlottesville, and take care of business. This is Perry’s first ACC Saturday night road game, and the temperatures will likely be in the 50s or colder. I am interested to see how Perry performs. I would also like to see his receivers catch. 8 drops is unacceptable.
The special teams problems must be solved. The Canes have the worst special teams in the ACC. Too much talent on offense. It’s time for this offense to start turning the corner and execute better. This offensive line must play a lot better.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | October 11, 2018 at 06:48 AM
^^^
This!!
Posted by: AeroCane | October 11, 2018 at 07:22 AM
Between the stats and humor, it’s really good having you here.
Posted by: TruCane81 | October 11, 2018 at 01:25 AM
There IT is again.
Tony is THAT guy!
Posted by: 86Cane | October 11, 2018 at 07:37 AM
Go Canes...well done! I agree.
Posted by: 86Cane | October 11, 2018 at 07:37 AM
We did end up scoring 28 points, despite missing a chip shot FG and taking a knee at the 1 yard line.
Even if CMR changes nothing with the play calling, as Perry grows in experience and we get these better young kids on the o-line in the right place, we will be nearly impossible to stop offensively.
jmo.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 11, 2018 at 08:04 AM
think the team needs to watch the last game at the Orange Bowl. Just a little extra motivation. A 50-0 blanking would be most satisfactory.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:25 PM
NOBODY ON THIS TEAM COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THAT NIGHT, THAT WAS A WEIRD NIGHT IN THE OB
Posted by: canezilla | October 11, 2018 at 09:12 AM
Posted by: canezilla | October 11, 2018 at 09:12 AM
Was there, for me it was an awful night that ended up being pretty incredible.
Told the story on here before. Security for that game was crazy tight, but afterwards the stadium was left completely unguarded.
So after hanging out drinking beers waiting for traffic to die down, we walked right on the field to take pictures and play catch for about half an hour with the lights still on,
Have great pictures standing on the 50 yd line flashing the U on the commemorative logo and at the 58 game winning streak sign.
It was awesome.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 11, 2018 at 09:34 AM
That's cool go canes... We left with some seats from the west end zone after that game. I think our qb had 1 completion that night?
Posted by: canezilla | October 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Right on Zilla no need to show them a game in 2007 when U can simply show them the Game in 2014. I mean at least that Game Redshirt Seniors were Freshmen in that Game and can tell U about it. Better yet the Game Last year is a far better tool than some Game from 11 years ago when most of the players where still in elementary school lol. come into modern times Daddy. Don't out think the Room. Just win the Game Baby Become Bowl Eligible and get some rest in the Bye Week baby! Go Canes! Beat UVA!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | October 11, 2018 at 10:05 AM
@Andrew_Ivins: Miami commits picking up offers this morning.
RB Marcus Crowley lands one from Ohio State after rushing for 250+ yards in two straight games.
2020 CB Jaiden Francois gets one from Florida State. He has 6 interceptions this season.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 11, 2018 at 10:19 AM
TS 100
Posted by: canezilla | October 11, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Some Cane Virginia film review and a play we are always ripe for the picking
https://www.stateoftheu.com/2018/10/11/17940542/miami-hurricanes-football-film-preview-miami-at-virginia-cavaliers-mark-richt-nkosi-perry
Posted by: solarcane | October 11, 2018 at 10:43 AM
Pray for the Panhandle guys.
This is just brutal.
Posted by: solarcane | October 11, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Mexico Beach, looks like a war torn nation. The island of Barbuda was left uninhabital after last year's hurricane, this place doesn't look much better. Many prayers for those affected.
Posted by: Herbieibis | October 11, 2018 at 11:48 AM
It’s Andrew bad. Maybe worse.
Absolutely horrible.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | October 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM
That game gave me PTSD... Everytime a TE catches a pass across the middle I get flash backs
Posted by: UMike | October 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Posted by: TonyCane | October 10, 2018 at 09:25 PM
NOBODY ON THIS TEAM COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THAT NIGHT, THAT WAS A WEIRD NIGHT IN THE OB
Posted by: canezilla | October 11, 2018 at 09:12 AM
Players went to Miami. They probably have some investment in the history and tradition of the school. So maybe a 2% extra motivation burst?
That said, if you really want to motivate them just show last year's game and end the video with Virginia at 28-14.
Posted by: TonyCane | October 11, 2018 at 12:10 PM
100
Posted by: NativeCane | October 11, 2018 at 12:37 PM