The Optimist In Me

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:

1. The Miami Hurricanes offense will look like a well oiled, efficient machine versus Duke.
2. The running game will get un-tracked racking up over 200 yards.
3. The passing game will feature quick hitters and yards after catch and a few BIG plays.
4. UM will score 34 points in easy fashion while holding the opposition down to 13 points.
5. The "Turnover Chain" will be loud and proud during this game appearing three times.
6. 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!

Comments

[AeroCane]

Bring back golden! Lol

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Good point Beer.

[BEERicane]

Boooo-birds. Yeeeesssss!!!!

[86Cane]

For the life of me, I do not understand why fans at the game would BOO the offense? That is just not very nice, now is it?

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Ive heard the boos the whole game. Richt deserves them... what a terrible football coach.

[mi@mic@ne]

nothing like having so much love in the program when we lose...its great

[BEERicane]

I mean we should be the better team. Reality is, we aren’t.

We suuuuuuuuuck. And I bet if we played FSU again we’d lose.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at 09:32 PM

If they knew anything its not the awfense, its the execution, not Mark's fault, hes the best coordinator in football.

[NativeCane]

OK Canes time to take a hard core Dookie!

[Alex]

It's not the plays, it's the execution. MC Hammer didn't have spending issues, his income was too low.

[solarcane]

so people are surprised we are behind in the 4th qtr?

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

I never want to wish injury, but MR & MR12 are really testing me

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

That play was there and 12 tucked it.

[mi@mic@ne]

i saw the movie..i know what is wrong ...the U has been invaded by zombies ..

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

OMG, MR will score less than 14. LOL. Peak Awefense right there.

[mi@mic@ne]

I feel good for doogie....we gave them a sense of pride...they look all world

[86Cane]

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

I heard it is along walk to the stadium or something like that? I know I am just tired watching this game so you can't blame the UM players for being tired also.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

MR is getting booed on the big screen at the stadium.

[BEERicane]

😂 we are so bad... 😂

[CGNC]

Perry warming up

[86Cane]

MC Hammer didn't have spending issues, his income was too low.

Posted by: Alex | November 03, 2018 at 09:36 PM

#AllTimeClassic

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

The team is just fine, their being coached well, just not executing, thats the same thing as winning. Besides, we should just let this play out and not make any changes, thats the smart thing to do.

[BEERicane]

Good. Richt put in a cold QB!

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

People who want to make excuses for MR (there arent many) are like the guy at work that always has an excuse for being late, or needing a ride, or has to borrow some money. Get your life together Miami.

[mi@mic@ne]

if only the d scored could have won

[BEERicane]

😂😂😂

[solarcane]

Cheering for a guy with minus 4 yds passing,...we are toxic

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Excellent coaching by the awfensive staff, just poor execution.

[BEERicane]

DJ gotta be benched for the next game.

[solarcane]

BEERI having another kid tonight

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Just let the defense take the ball and have Manny call the plays.

[BEERicane]

LOLOLOLOLZ. Niiice solar.

[86Cane]

BEERI having another kid tonight

Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:49 PM

I am seeing TWINS?

[86Cane]

Not to worry.

We GOT this!

[solarcane]

man I feel for the fans that bought season tickets, sat in rain up to their azz hoes and saw this bs

[mi@mic@ne]

i like our plays ..its the bad execution....this is fun

[BEERicane]

Good thing you can’t have anal kids!!!!!

[solarcane]

Perry much better than Rosier

[mi@mic@ne]

we need an ed reed td right now

[solarcane]

Posted by: BEERicane | November 03, 2018 at 09:54

I thought he was coaching the quarterbacks

[86Cane]

I really wish I would have spent 7 hours driving there and back, $300 on hotel, gas and food and was there at the game for such an amazing performance and a swell time. Man, how I do miss it so!

[Tonycane]

This is patently absurd. This has become the 2007 season. I refused to believe it, but we are in fact going to lose our remaining games and finish 5-7. It is time for Richt to step down. As good as his defense is, his offense....and offense is his specialty....is the worst in Division 1 football. Please, please let there be banners at the final home game. This is absolute garbage right now. Four star players playing like middle school athletes.

[86Cane]

Perry much better than Rosier

Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 09:55 PM

I agree. And his uniform is much cleaner so you just know that he is a good player, right?

[Alex]

The Special Teams coach, the QB Coach, and the OC got to go.

[Tonycane]

This is patently absurd. This has become the 2007 season. I refused to believe it, but we are in fact going to lose our remaining games and finish 5-7. It is time for Richt to step down. As good as his defense is, his offense....and offense is his specialty....is the worst in Division 1 football. Please, please let there be banners at the final home game. This is absolute garbage right now. Four star players playing like middle school athletes.

[solarcane]

Dean rivals the punter for sht your pants plays

[mi@mic@ne]

can i get some stock in flying banners...the U has made the business very lucrative.

[TruCane81]

Never seen such a pathetic display.

Inept in two of three phases.

There is no way to explain this away.

The kids are lost and we squandered the off season.

It’s too late to throw random shit at the wall when it should have been the core philosophy perfected over spring and summer.

Offense and special teams are totally unprepared.

We have all the symptoms of terrible coaching.

Looks like another loss to a mediocre acc team we have out recruited.

[The 1st Horseman]

Dean is TAINT and ASS juice

[BEERicane]

I hope duke storms the field

[86Cane]

The Special Teams coach, the QB Coach, and the OC got to go.

Posted by: Alex | November 03, 2018 at 09:58 PM

No, not really. They just need new uniforms and direction and optimism?

[solarcane]

I'd take Cutcliff and his entire crew over our guys

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

No more Legends of the Fall. Time to start Losers of the Fall.

[BEERicane]

You punt here.

[mi@mic@ne]

another buy out ...lol oh well

[86Cane]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little?

Nah, just kidding! We good, we good.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Rain makes you cold. Cold turns Hurricane players into giant losers.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: BEERicane | November 03, 2018 at 10:06 PM

If you go for it, you fake punt, direct snap to a RB.

[BEERicane]

Miami gotta go out and get their exit plan coach locked up before letting Richt go. Go grab dat Chicago bears OC Helfricht or the Piiiirate!

[The 1st Horseman]

Get speedy players in space? What kind of mumbo jumbo is this announcer talking about. MOAR VERTS WITH A TRASH OL!

[86Cane]

I'd take Cutcliff and his entire crew over our guys

Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 10:04 PM

I'd settle for a Slushee and a Slim Jim?

[BigWindyCane]

This is a critical 4th down play.

[AeroCane]

Even the announcers are like ‘how hard is it to get the ball into the hands of the playmakers’
Richt’s offense and schemes are totally pitiful
Even the routes that we run are covered like blankets by average duke DB’s - scheme

[BigWindyCane]

And we punt?

[BEERicane]

Id be interested to know the last time UM-UF-FSU all lost in back to back weeks.

[Alex]

Someone please tell the Georgia Reject that the 90s called, it wants it's playbook back.

[solarcane]

I don't think the U is back yet

[mi@mic@ne]

i would even take va cane for coach at this point

[BigWindyCane]

We suck. No excuses

[solarcane]

'd settle for a Slushee and a Slim Jim?

Posted by: 86Cane | November 03, 2018 at

Haaa

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

I have zero faith in this staff.

[mi@mic@ne]

this is bowdens plot..it took years but its working

[BigWindyCane]

The Canes need a stop on this series because it’s under 5:30 to play in the game

[BEERicane]

Turn over the keys to Diaz

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

I don't think the U is back yet

Posted by: solarcane | November 03, 2018 at 10:11 PM

No?

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Turn over the keys to Diaz

Posted by: BEERicane | November 03, 2018 at 10:14 PM

Lets see how this thing plays out.

[solarcane]

Here we come!

[mi@mic@ne]

we back...wooooooo

[HillviewCane]

This season is a life lesson for our D. Sometimes you do all you can and it doesn't work out

[BigWindyCane]

This is it. This horribly coached but very talented team has one more chance. The Canes offense has to score a TD. It looks like it’s all on Perry

[solarcane]

It's true..
everybody suck

[BEERicane]

Punt

[solarcane]

We lose by 2

[BEERicane]

Run run run

[BEERicane]

I’d take lose by 2!

[TruCane81]

Wrecht clock management.

[solarcane]

Beth looks like a sheepdog

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

This is the worst awefense I have seen at any level ever.

[mi@mic@ne]

goldilox never lost to doogie....this would be a new low..

[BEERicane]

Perry pocket presence is severely lacking.

[BEERicane]

Goldie lost in 2013, Miami.

[mi@mic@ne]

the offense is the twilight zone

[solarcane]

This Beth lady is making ears bleed

[BigWindyCane]

The Canes will be lucky to make a bowl this season

[86Cane]

I like Pirates.

[BEERicane]

Bye Richt!!!!!

[solarcane]

So Perry is definitely the future

[mi@mic@ne]

richt is gonna get roasted in the media

[BigWindyCane]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣at my Canes! This is ridiculous

[The 1st Horseman]

BANNERS????