Like everyone on the Canespace blog I have my moods. I have been the greatest optimist and the most dire pessimist at different times. In fact, over the last 14 years, I have probably had enough angst to last a lifetime.
But today, for some unknown reason, I am feeling generously optimistic.
I believe in this team because, well, because I suddenly want to, and I do.
As you watch the game think of this blog as I am making a BOLD prediction:
- The Miami Hurricanes offense will look like a well oiled, efficient machine versus Duke.
- The running game will get un-tracked racking up over 200 yards.
- The passing game will feature quick hitters and yards after catch and a few BIG plays.
- UM will score 34 points in easy fashion while holding the opposition down to 13 points.
- The "Turnover Chain" will be loud and proud during this game appearing three times.
- Miami will return a kick for a TD as special teams look special.
I believe in Coach Mark Richt and I believe in this team.
So prove me right or prove me wrong.
The optimist in me wants to see what you got!
we need to kick their a%^#and if he doesnt we need to replace him with someone who will...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 06:59 PM
is goldilox still here
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:08 PM
Trying really hard to be positive and/or sarcastic right now 86... lol.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:08 PM
Well shit
Posted by: IraqiCane | November 03, 2018 at 07:10 PM
As much as these WRs drop catches, Dugs can kick rocks too.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:12 PM
hopefully it does not get any lower than this...duke breaking a run for 6
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:15 PM
Golly good 86....golly good.
Posted by: TonyCane | November 03, 2018 at 06:49 PM
Jolly good, Jolly good.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:15 PM
Gosh, I love our Canes, but really.
Posted by: MLALUMNI1970 | November 03, 2018 at 07:16 PM
our d is loaded...the paint does not match
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:18 PM
i love dr jeckle
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:20 PM
What. The. F*ck. Was. That.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:22 PM
pass almost was in bounds ...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:23 PM
Punting is so passe. Well if you are gonna go for it on fourth down one way NOT to throw an INT is to throw the ball out of bounds so NOBODY can get it, right? Good call coach, good call!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:23 PM
So far I think we are playing according to the game plan. The fact that we are trailing 7-0 is irrelevant. I really like it!
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:24 PM
Why Malik thinks he can make that throw... should have kept it... and MR really? Verts again, on 4th and 2? Miami is going to lose 3 in a row with this.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:25 PM
Run Homer up the middle 1st 2nd and 3rd down, go for it on 4th and 2 and trust Malik to make and accurate throw and Cager to come down with the ball...yep sounds about right...gee...golly...
Posted by: NativeCane | November 03, 2018 at 07:26 PM
we havent had this many ballers in a long time
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:27 PM
the d is a joy to watch...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:28 PM
can we punt the ball now
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:28 PM
Way to block
Posted by: IraqiCane | November 03, 2018 at 07:29 PM
Wow MR. Draw on 3rd down. No one saw that coming.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:30 PM
way to not get a safety
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:30 PM
We avoided the safety. That's a WIN!
The punt was short because it is raining, otherwise that sucker goes for 60+ yards.
I think we have excellent play calling so far. Richt is on his game. I like that.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:33 PM
#Sarcasm
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:33 PM
points are overrated,.,,good job coach
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:34 PM
doggie showing up our punter on that last 25 yarder
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:36 PM
Can we get the Duke QB to transfer? He could start at 2 positions for us.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:37 PM
Son of a bitch
Posted by: IraqiCane | November 03, 2018 at 07:37 PM
we ran out of the smoke like the old days..
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:38 PM
Anyone else having visions of ST26 right now?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:40 PM
We’re literally never going to get a call from these refs.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 03, 2018 at 07:41 PM
good run...perrys back
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:41 PM
Nice
Posted by: IraqiCane | November 03, 2018 at 07:42 PM
please dont audible
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:43 PM
Great job coach, no points in the 1st qtr!
Am I doing it right?
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:45 PM
The play that Corch calls the most works the least
Posted by: The 1st Horseman | November 03, 2018 at 07:46 PM
hopfully the receivers will start catching the ball...all that running for nothing you know
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:47 PM
This is some of the bestest football fun in awhile
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 07:48 PM
is it 4th down yet
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:49 PM
Ok wet cheerleaders do add a lot
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 07:49 PM
the d is refreshing
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:50 PM
Im lowkey loving this game
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:50 PM
Playing in the rain,
We're playing in the rain...
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:52 PM
D having a blast playing, that's cool
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 07:52 PM
#EverythingIsBetterWhenWet
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:52 PM
its raining so hard it does not matter if our passing is accurate..good job corch we need Rosier
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:53 PM
points are overrated,.,,good job coach
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:34 PM
I agree, points are SO over-rated. As long as your uniform is clean then you are playing a great game. I think, right?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:54 PM
Ok wet cheerleaders do add a lot
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 07:49 PM
LOVE the wet cheerleaders!
Posted by: NativeCane | November 03, 2018 at 07:54 PM
Good call by MR praying for rain so the Awefense has an excuse. Thats quality coaching right there.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:54 PM
My boy!
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:55 PM
thank god he scored....a miracle
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 07:55 PM
This game is gonna be awesome
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:55 PM
Of course, because... Miami... thats why.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:56 PM
We don't need any stinking extra points.
We will kill them with kindness.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 07:59 PM
you look at our d and ask ..how did we ever lose...oh thats right we need an offense
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:02 PM
doogie being doogie
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:04 PM
interference...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:06 PM
dr jeckel has arrived ...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:08 PM
This game is gonna be awesome
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:55 PM
This game is gonna be awesome
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 03, 2018 at 08:09 PM
Im dead to typepad now.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 03, 2018 at 08:10 PM
typepad is the reason our awfense is been bad...
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:12 PM
Like I said, extra points are so unnecessary.
I don't like them myself.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 08:13 PM
our defense is overwhelming them
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:13 PM
The rain killed Typepad and the Canes?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 08:13 PM
the canes play better with wet balls?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:15 PM
Bama doesn't score on first drive first time this season
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 08:25 PM
time to go to mulit view
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:26 PM
So did Cristobal give Orgeron the scounting plan?
Posted by: HillviewCane | November 03, 2018 at 08:37 PM
that looked a little too easy for the bama offense
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:42 PM
these guys havent even played a full game all year long...bama should be well rested
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 08:43 PM
Better start raining
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 08:59 PM
I guess I'll be the one to say it... Beth Mowen SUCKS as a commentator and doesn't need to call another football game... at least don't have her call another Canes game!
I'm sorry but if I'm watching a man's game I don't wanna hear a woman calling it!
Posted by: WWIN | November 03, 2018 at 09:00 PM
Gee surprise kick again who knew?
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:02 PM
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | November 03, 2018 at 07:54 PM
Yes sir... being Pastor Mark Richt finally paid off!
Posted by: WWIN | November 03, 2018 at 09:04 PM
We scored 12 points which is WAY more than we needed. All we needed was 8 really, so why the excess I have no idea. Can we transfer them to the next game if needed? Such a waste.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:04 PM
C'mon rain
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:05 PM
hey the d needs a challenge good job awfense
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 09:06 PM
Beth I hear you calling...unfortunately
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:07 PM
oh shoot they could tie us with a safety
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 09:08 PM
Beth I hear you calling...unfortunately
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:07 PM
#KISS
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:11 PM
Alex...I'll take Classic Rock for $600.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:11 PM
LSU defense would be charged with murder if we played them tonight
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:12 PM
Chryst
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:18 PM
I got bad news and good news ..the bad news is we are struggling with doogie..the good news is that we are not as bad as fsu
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 09:18 PM
Kicking is HARD.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:19 PM
Sometimes it’s like watching the keystone cops
Posted by: KYcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:19 PM
Be positive they didn't block it and return for a td
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:19 PM
Worst special teams in p5.
Posted by: TruCane81 | November 03, 2018 at 09:19 PM
The field was wet.
It was dark.
The wind was blowing.
Plenty of reasons why the kick was blocked.
It certainly was not OUR fault, was it?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:20 PM
We don't need the points anyway.
We lead by 2. I am good with that.
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:21 PM
this is like the old days with fsu..it could come down to a field goal...wide right?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 09:22 PM
The Georgia reject is pretty bad when it comes to make the right call. Why would you try a field goal under that condition?
Posted by: Alex | November 03, 2018 at 09:22 PM
darn i was hoping the rain would wake our o coach up
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 09:25 PM
Sitting at Hard Rock watching shat football. Sigh
Posted by: CGNC | November 03, 2018 at 09:27 PM
When you let teams hang around, they find a way to beat you.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 03, 2018 at 09:28 PM
how dare they run a trick play on our honest coach
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 03, 2018 at 09:30 PM
You mean Duke is letting us hang around? To be honest, I’m not convinced we are the better team.
Posted by: BEERicane | November 03, 2018 at 09:30 PM
It's ok this is duke we are playing they are an awesome football school
Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:30 PM
Mark Richt gonna find a way to lose to Duke too? F*ck man, is there anyone he doesnt want to lose to? This guy is so trash, if they fired him Id support it.
Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 03, 2018 at 09:30 PM
There is now reason to be worried.
We are just setting something up.
Maybe we can get a 7 lateral KO return for the win?
Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:30 PM