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

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: WWIN | November 05, 2018 at 09:22 PM

Good God, another minute another lie.

The only thing I posted that had to do with the Canes there show the team UNDERrachieving, which it is.

How is that making excuses?

It's not. And I wasn't.

The offensive coaching has been horrendous. Richt has to hire a creative offensive mind. The playcalling has been unimaginative, too conservative and isn't putting the players in a position to win.

Does any of that look familiar?

Of course it doesn't because you ignore it when I post those things.

So you can do what you do best, twist and lie.

[Go Canes!!]

People on Twitter don't know what you're talking about either... but keep being blind!

Posted by: WWIN | November 05, 2018 at 09:11 PM

Shocking!! Check in to find today's episode of WW just completely makes shit up!

Don't you ever get tired of lying?

I don't ever tweet about the Canes.

So wtf are you talking about?

I'll tell you what. Nothing. As usual.

[Herbieibis]

At least one Florida coach had the guts to can himself as an OC. Taggert handed over play calling duties to Walt Bell. Hate FSU and could careless if they win another game but at least he gets what's best for his team and he admitted it gave him the chance to help in other areas.

[VA Cane]

Well put DTX...there are none really...but you start looking to places that are creating offense...dynamic pushing the envelop...moving the ball....CMR is not doing that.
He seems lost, just casual....ok with things.
I would say its not just him...its our losing culture from Clap, Onion, and AlPa...we have no clue how to win....and CMR does not either!....its very puzzling and hard to figure it out!

[orange n' green in the vein]

GD says random nobodies with twitter accounts agree with what Fake Lames makes GD say when Fake Lames moves his hands to work GD's lips. Can't make this shit up, well you can I guess, but nobody actually buys it.

"Posted by: 86Cane | November 05, 2018 at 09:49 PM"

I was going to wait until the end of the year to pull that trigger on Jon-boy out of deference to the miracle working he and the old man were able to summon up last year with Trick-or-treat Malik, but if they choke another game or if Pitt doesn't lose an extra one while Miami suddenly runs the table, I guess we can just get an early start on sniping out the stupidity that always is nepotism wherever we find it in the football coaching box, sure, why not?

[WWIN]

Good point Soup... he's going to need to pump excuses out at a high rate these days!

[86Cane]

Do you buy excuse machines in bulk?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Posted by: WWIN | November 05, 2018 at 09:22 PM

Cheaper that way.

And re-sales are easy.

[86Cane]

Who shot J.R.?

Posted by: raizecane | November 05, 2018 at 06:35 PM

I am not at liberty to say the full name of the individual but his initials are: OGV.

[86Cane]

Have we crossed the 50 yard line yet?

[WWIN]

Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 05, 2018 at 11:36 AM

Back to blaming the players and using the lack of talent excuse are we?

Do you buy excuse machines in bulk?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Mark from Atl]

WTF WTF
Duke
At
Home!!!
There are so many other things in life that bring peace love and happiness (skipper chuck reference! ) - than this debacle

Honestly, how can CMR feel anything good about what he’s doing with what he’s got?
Def cannot save the other 2/3 of your team every single game!

Just sad brothers, our beloved Canes are in a mess and it shouldn’t even be close to that at all.
Somebody’s sack needs to drop and man up

God bless you and your family

[WWIN]

Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 05, 2018 at 06:59 AM

So let's see here... YOU are the ONLY ONE that says I twist things... but EVERYBODY says you do... so invest in a mirror!

People on Twitter don't know what you're talking about either... but keep being blind!

[TJL]

empanada Marky mark should read this:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25187590/florida-state-coach-willie-taggart-gives-playcall-duties-offensive-coordinator

[86Cane]

Half priced drinks until the offense score 3 touchdowns.

Posted by: Gin & Tonic | November 05, 2018 at 03:42 PM

Here, here! I second that motion.

[raizecane]

Anymore questions?

Posted by: 86Cane | November 05, 2018 at 06:34 PM

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Who shot J.R.?

[86Cane]

How can a 5th year senior be this bad at throwing a football
52% completion avg.

Posted by: Herbieibis | November 05, 2018 at 01:07 PM

That's easy:

1. The QB coach sucks.
2. The OC sucks.
3. The OL coach sucks.

Anymore questions?

[DallasTX Cane]

LOL Solar. I don’t think the GT defense will have to do much other than avoid stepping on their own shoes. Our O will take care the rest for them.

[solarcane]

From a GT article up here

Miami, on the other hand, is struggling and struggling mightily. The Hurricanes are losers of three straight after starting the season off 5-1. The Hurricanes are a mess offensively especially at quarterback and it seemingly appears to have no end in sight. The Yellow Jackets defense will have to take advantage of the dumpster fire that is Miami’s offense

[86Cane]

Did we get a first down yet?

[Terrance Sullivan]

Sounds Great Native.

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: CGNC | November 05, 2018 at 04:45 PM

Was talking more about the criticisms.

[solarcane]

empanadas

Posted by: CGNC | November 05, 2018 at 02:28 PM

I thought that was guy on CHPS

[DallasTX Cane]

VA - this is the problem if U r the decision maker.... there isn’t a college HC resume that “says he’s the man” excepting Saban and Meyer. Who else has won NC’s at different schools? Expand the list to include HC’s with a single NC (or multiple but at same school).... what names now? Dabo, Jimbo... that’s it, for active coaches (excluding NFL). I’d take Dabo in a NY second, but must say that the record of success for retread HC’s isn’t great. Saban & Urban are exceptions to the rule. Saban being in historic company re: # of NC’s. And we’ve thrown the dice now three times - twice on highly regarded assistants and once on the “hot up & comer”.

I’m 100% in on the need for changes. I might even be in for a replacement depending on who that person might be. But saying that, there is never a guarantee and if looking for a NC resume, well U only find those in hindsight. I think (Am I really?) Smart Mark will have one more season to get this train on track... get all these freshmen & sophomores experienced and looking something like D1/MIAMI football players before we take a flier on the next guy. Just an opinion

[NativeCane]

Thanks Terrance, unfortunately I will be watching from the Lakehouse in Eufaula, I wish....

[Terrance Sullivan]

Native OUR Group is Tailgating at the Student Center Parking Deck.

[raizecane]

VA......phone calls / ads should calm down wednesday but yes, I agree with you. It's not like I am going to change my mind based on a commercial / voice mail :-)

[VA Cane]

No matter what party you are or lean towards...is anybody tired of the political radio and tv adds, and the talking heads on TV? Please shut them all up!!!
I hate them all all parties!!!!!!
Anarchy now Anarchy 4ever!!!!!!!

[VA Cane]

Stop gap with some improvements....won a lot of games...but resume says not the man to get us to the promised land....to smoke the Lambs Bread Mon....we want to be the best of the best not just your average run of the mill...if we are that right now....JMO

[raizecane]

What current coach has the following record from 2010 - current? -

8 5
8 5
12 1
9 4
8 5
10 3
4 8
10 3
9 0

Guess the point I am trying to make is firing CMR may not be the answer but philosophy has to change. This includes hiring a new QB coach and play caller....

[CGNC]

Oh Go. Right man for the job says Manso? Ask any Georgia fan right now if they want him back....We'll wait.....

[VA Cane]

we tripled our blue chips and we are playing worse than when we had 5 ...tell you something?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 05, 2018 at 11:46 AM

Sure....We do not have a dynamic forward thinking motivating coaching staff.
the young excuse is just that...an excuse...we should be getting better especially if our coaches are coaching young guys out of old bad habits and errors and developing execution and aggression....we are getting worse not better.
JMO

[Go Canes!!]

Good points by Manso:

https://twitter.com/willmansowplg/status/1059315392718483456?s=12

[Gin & Tonic]

If I'm AD:

New home game policy in effect for all home games until further notice.

Half priced drinks until the offense score 3 touchdowns.

[DallasTX Cane]

That death rattle’s been shaking for a decade+ unless 7-5 or 8-4 is your idea of success. News flash... this job has been a full ressurect job since Randy’s Boys from NW failed. Gotta hope for some changes as, historically, middle to bottom of the pack better describes our beloved Canes and the dynasty years continue to become more of an abberration than a standard...

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

If I'm AD:

Miami football is one of America's great programs. As such, we started this campaign with high standards, standards which we have not met, and will not meet this season. This is unacceptable for everyone involved, including of course myself, our coaching staff and most importantly our players and fans. We here in the athletic department share your frustration and can assure you, that like you, we are fully committed to winning at The U. I want to make it clear that Miami's administration is already evaluating this seasons failures and are developing various strategies for changes going forward and our coaching staff will be join us at the season's completion. It is critical that Miami starts winning again and that our coaching staff focuses on that process along with recruiting until we reach our evaluation period. Please Miami Hurricane fans and players, stick with us, you are the backbone of this team, lets try our best to stay positive and work together for the remainder of this campaign. Youve done done your part and deserve better results. Miami Hurricanes Football promises that we will strive to meet our expectations. Love you all. #CanesFam

[Terrance Sullivan]

Native See U at The GT Game Brotha!

[AeroCane]

On the first play of the duke game, who the the de, lb and safety that were not in position to make the play? Just curious if anybody knows

[Go Canes!!]

empanadas

Posted by: CGNC | November 05, 2018 at 02:28 PM

When this nickname blows up I’m telling everyone we heard it here first..

[CGNC]

empanadas

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: orange n' green in the vein | November 05, 2018 at 01:57 PM

An over medicated rhyme boy says what?

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 05, 2018 at 02:11 PM

Agree. We’ve got to shake things up.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 05, 2018 at 02:05 PM

We are a very, very sick patient and the Doctors arent operating, their watching us get worse and are "waiting to see how it plays out." Now is a time to make a statement, take some action, and for f*ck's sake win a game.

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 05, 2018 at 01:38 PM

Bama and UGA are already practically full and UF just benched their starting QB while getting spanked by 20 at home by a .500 Missouri team. Defensively they’ve looked mediocre for three straight weeks.

Things are terrible brother, but I think the death rattle may be a little premature.

[orange n' green in the vein]

"It looks like the d comes out motivated but the o is a flat tire.

Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 05, 2018 at 12:29 PM"

Touchdown1 play, 75 yards, 0:12

DUKE7MIAMI0

(15:00 - 1st) Bubba Baxa kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1st & 10 at DUKE 25

(14:48 - 1st) Deon Jackson run for 75 yds for a TD, (Collin Wareham KICK)

No, try again.

GD finally trying to spin "unbeleviable" talking points from Fake Lames to deflect from the current problem.

Shocking. I know . . .

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

F*ck,

Waiting to see how this thing plays out has got kids real shaky.

Brownlee & Nunn are looking...

Fail by Miami, again. Miami has very, very poor leadership and has for years. They have no idea what to do right now, deer in headlights again. Miami must announce something with the staff ASAP. This is a several years setback right now.

Miami lets these things spiral out of control. Crisis management is the worst. And then theyll tell their fans, the ones that are still here, "dont be a fan later." LMMFAO.

I dont mean to be a reactionary here, but right now we are watching Miami Football's death rattle. Admin must be replaced because theyve proven time and time again that they dont know what they are doing. Bama, FU, UGA are going to sink their teeth into the '19 kids.

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: Gin & Tonic | November 05, 2018 at 01:00 PM

Think that, along with the poor play calling, are major contributors to this disaster.

We’re giving significant reps to as many as half a dozen freshmen on any given play.

[Herbieibis]

How can a 5th year senior be this bad at throwing a football
52% completion avg.

[Gin & Tonic]

we tripled our blue chips and we are playing worse than when we had 5 ...tell you something?
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | November 05, 2018 at 11:46 AM

Yes, the talent added to the team is young and they are getting schooled on Saturday.

[BigWindyCane1]

Not that it matters much when your offense is pathetic, but the Canes defense is at the top among the national leaders:
#1 - Tackles for loss
#1 - Third down defense
#2 - Total defense
#2 - Passing defense

The Canes are also #6 in interceptions, and top 20 in scoring defense and other categories.

This is a legitimate elite defense. I don't recall ever seeing a Canes team with a defense this good losing so many games.

[mi@mic@ne]

we also lose in the field position battle..bad punting and they get success on a few first downs in a drive

[mi@mic@ne]

It looks like the d comes out motivated but the o is a flat tire. I do not think we are getting what we should out of our team. The teams in the acc have become familiar with what we do. They know that we can be burned with the trick plays.. They know that since our o is not scoring that it only takes a couple of successful trick plays to get the win. Last year we were complaining that Rosier could not win the game or be consistent in our passing game. Together with having to depend upon us coming back with a big play on the o...and the teams scoring on a few trick plays the odds have turned against us.

[TonyCane]

What I was thinking about this morning is...what has changed? Did Richt completely fall apart? Has our offensive line really deteriorated that badly? What is it that has made our offense this impotent?

What’s changed since last year? While Rozier is the constant, we’ve lost Richards at WR. We’ve lost Herndon at TE. Running backs are essentially the same, except that we have more depth. We have more youth at OL.

It’s baffling to me that we are this bad. I mean, we had the same schemes and same QB last year and started out 10-0. We never were averaging 13 points a game.

[mi@mic@ne]

we tripled our blue chips and we are playing worse than when we had 5 ...tell you something?

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: solarcane | November 05, 2018 at 11:26 AM

The current state of affairs for the Big 3 is something I never thought I’d see.

The most incredible part is all three have been ranked in the Top 10 at some point of the last three seasons.

[Go Canes!!]

One of my favorite follows on twitter:

https://twitter.com/adavidhalejoint/status/1059458313786679296?s=12

https://twitter.com/adavidhalejoint/status/1059163677121765377?s=12

[mi@mic@ne]

florida high school players are used being coached hard...rich being laid back and expecting them to motivate themselves is not a good fit

[solarcane]

Florida, some of the most overachieving high school teams,and underachieving college teams.
With the exception of National Champion UCF of course.

[Old Skool]

BTW They're referring to Jamarcus Russell

[Old Skool]

Love it!

Appearing on New York's WFAN, former offensive lineman David Diehl said Raiders coaches used to give Russell blank tapes to determine if he was studying film.

Diehl noted Russell would come into the Raiders' facilities the day after receiving the tapes saying that he watched the blitz packages.

[mi@mic@ne]

the old beat down culture is gone..we used to punish the other teams by vicious head shots....they would be worthless for the rest of the game..now when the 4th q comes no one is hurting from the jarring hit...football now is all about spreading the field like Canada and creating lanes...the receivers dont fear the defenses...

[mi@mic@ne]

pro football is becoming like pro wrestling... the qbs are the stars who can only be wrestled to the ground in a theatrical way determined by the nfl...all the tackling is scripted now..lmao corporations protecting their interest..Mariano would have played until he was 45

[mi@mic@ne]

can you imagine going to the house of a kid you recruit in another state and you know what he eats..where he spends his time...what he is good at..your quality control team is like having a cam hooked up and watching him ..lol

[mi@mic@ne]

Saban spends some time in the NFL ..gets a taste of the origination side of pro football..goes to alabama and structures the program like the pros..enjoys business more than coaching.

[mi@mic@ne]

how would you like to be a coach who the week before you play the next opponent you get a cheat sheet of the other team with all the tendencies..even the places they go ..the things they eat etc..lol then you go on the field and implement the scheme that has been planned by people who have 40+ hours to study the teams you play...lol

[mi@mic@ne]

when your richer than anyone on the payroll at the university you get to be an organizer figure head...lol..you dont do the dirty work..lmao

[mi@mic@ne]

The old days of coaches doing all the work is over....they focus in coaching the players...all the planning is done for them

[BigWindyCane1]

CMR will have to make some big changes among offensive coaches and philosophy. It is obvious that offensive line has under-performed all season, but I don't see any offensive position group that is performing well this season.

A coach like Jedd Fisch could help. One of the big issues with these QBs is understanding what the defense is giving you, and also the mechanics are poor or inconsistent. This is basic QB coaching.

Communication is an important factor in coaching. It seems that Jedd Fisch did a great job communicating with his QBs, and teaching them how to execute plays. Jedd's offensive schemes didn't wow me, but he seemed to know how to teach his players how to understand the game and to execute.

I don't think Manny Diaz will leave for a Head Coaching job this season. Although his position group has performed well, the program is not winning and that hurts his chances, unless he is willing to take a small college job or a lateral DC position, which would not be a good thing for the Canes program.

[mi@mic@ne]

the coaches probably dont even write up the schemes they use in the booth and on the side lines..lol ..its the quality control team..lol

[mi@mic@ne]

former players watching film and advising the coach.. coach implements the o and d scheme on that particular week.

[mi@mic@ne]

Nicholas Lou Saban Jr is an American football coach who has been the head football coach at ... In 1973, Saban graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in business. In 1975, he earned his master's degree in sports ...

There you go...business degree..lmao

[mi@mic@ne]

Saban has a team that studies the stats, the other teams tendencies etc and makes suggestions on what needs to be done to become more successful on the field...its business.

[VA Cane]

Mark Richt on his way to restoring Miami to its former glory...
This was ESPN headline, ACC blog in March 2018...shows you what they know!!!!!
Great man but we are going in the wrong direction and things are slipping.....
got to got a grip make some serious changes and decisions!!!!
Not saying fly the banners yet, but big changes are needed to right the ship to win like everyone wants!!

[NativeCane]

Heres a new blog title SOUP, Goodbye cruel world its time to jump off the Skyway Bridge.

I'm glad I've got a life, Canes Football is just a supplement and til that supplement rights itself I'm gonna enjoy my kids, grandkids,my wife, hunting , fishing, and go make some money so I can vacation.

Saturday I'm gonna put on my Cane gear, go to my youngest grandsons 2nd birthday party, drive to Georgia, watch the game and win or lose I'm gonna get up Sunday morning and go kill a trophy Buck and be happy!

Sunday afternoon I'll check with chicken little and see if the sky is still falling....

Dem Canes will always be Dem Canes to me!

[mi@mic@ne]

president saban..."we are having a meeting this morning around out big corporate table"..lol

[mi@mic@ne]

We need our former players to be the quality control coaches

[mi@mic@ne]

“If we say we want to compete on the field with those teams,” Herman added, “we have to do business the way business is done.” ...coaches building a corporate structure ..lol

[mi@mic@ne]

Who would you rather work for....I IBM or joes pizza hut? lol

[mi@mic@ne]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/sports/ncaafootball/alabama-college-football-coaches.html

Saban is nothing but an orginizer of the big machine and the perks that go along with it .

[86Cane]

isn't this the same score you have been predicting all year long with only the opponents name changing?

Posted by: raizecane | November 05, 2018 at 07:53 AM

Yes, you caught on to my little scheme.

I figure eventually I HAVE to be right, right?

[mi@mic@ne]

https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/10/8/17949066/college-football-empires-map-week-7-2018

Believe it or not but frost is killing it in south florida

[raizecane]

Are we even in the red zone yet?

Posted by: 86Cane | November 05, 2018 at 08:02 AM

I think the IPF has made this team soft. They actually complained about the rain.

[86Cane]

Are we even in the red zone yet?

[mi@mic@ne]

We cant compete with the alabamas because the coaches are now corporate millionaires with the corporate machine protecting their interest. The players want that gravy train. Saban is nothing but their figure head.

[raizecane]

Miami 34 - GT 13

Posted by: 86Cane | November 04, 2018 at 10:30 PM

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isn't this the same score you have been predicting all year long with only the opponents name changing?

[Go Canes!!]

The time has come for Miami freshman QB Jarren Williams to play. When will it happen?

BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
sdegnan@miamiherald.com

ovember 04, 2018 01:03 PM
Bring in Jarren Williams — but when?

Among all the other facts you can muster about two-thirds of the University of Miami football team (not including the defense) being a colossal disappointment, here’s one that will surely be addressed by the coaching staff this week: allocation of playing time for true freshman quarterback Williams.

The new NCAA redshirt rule allows true freshmen to play in all or parts of four games and still maintain their four remaining seasons of eligibility. Williams, whom fans can’t see soon enough, has already played sparingly in one game, thus leaving him only three more to burn in order for him to have four more full seasons, beginning in 2019, in which to compete.

The Canes (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who fell to Duke 20-12 at home Saturday in another sad performance, play at 7 p.m. Saturday against Georgia Tech (5-4, 3-3); at Virginia Tech (4-4, 3-2) on Nov. 17; and at home against Pitt (5-4, 4-1) in the Nov. 24 regular-season finale.

They need a victory against one of those three opponents to earn a bowl game.

Should Williams play on Saturday at Georgia Tech? Or should coach Mark Richt wait a week and play him in the final two regular-season games and then, if the Canes qualify, in the bowl game?

And, if Williams plays Saturday and does well, which game, then, would coaches choose to sit him? Surely not in the only home game left, when the fans would be giving him plenty of support against Pittsburgh in that regular-season finale.

Williams obviously wouldn’t start, but just get enough playing time to acclimate him to college football, get him more prepared for next season and hopefully give him some confidence.

Williams, a strong-armed 6-2, 210-pound former consensus four-star prospect considered one of the best and brightest new signal callers to enter college football this season, is from Lawrenceville (Georgia) Central Gwinnett High.

An Army All-American his senior year in high school, Williams completed 62 percent of his passes last year and threw for more than 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns with just four interceptions.

His lone appearance this season came in the home opener on Sept. 8 against Savannah State, when he threw three times and completed one pass for 17 yards. He also ran twice, once for a 2-yard touchdown.

Malik Rosier, UM’s senior starter for six of his seven games this season, has completed 77 of 144 passes (53.5-percent accuracy) for 1,007 yards and six touchdowns, with five interceptions. He also has a team-high six rushing touchdowns.

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: WWIN | November 05, 2018 at 12:12 AM
Posted by: WWIN | November 05, 2018 at 12:08 AM

What a shock!! Woke up to WW twisting and lying again!!

Last night I wrote in detail, EXACTLY what I think. Only you would literally take something that can’t be more clearly stated then flat out lie about it to prove your non-existent nonsense.

But it’s about the 100th time you’ve done it and everyone knows what you do, so whatever.

Your next “contract” should require a polygraph before you post.

[BEERicane]

This has gotten so bad. Lingard has a busted knee, shit his career could be over. We got nothing at RB, nothing at OL, nothing at QB, WR doesn’t mean shit. The D will get picked over and head to the NFL with unproven and inexperienced players behind them. There’s a good chance next year is worse than this disaster. Add to it a junk recruiting class, we are looking at 2022 for the first shot to climb outs of the gutter. Get used to being UCLA, cuz if there aren’t major changes in staff, this program is officially dead.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: WWIN | November 05, 2018 at 12:19 AM

Recruiting is done. Its all about holding on to what we got now. This is what happens when the AD lets the captain take the ship down with him. This is what happens with poor leadership.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: Herbieibis | November 05, 2018 at 12:07 AM

I dont believe in grad transfers. I think you have to grab the cream every year, along with a about 6 kids that dont mind a redshirt. For example Nunn is an elite athlete, but only a 3*. He could develop into a very nice S, and would essentially be an elite freshman prospect next year. A perfect S class would look like Stevenson or Battle, Smith & Nunn. Of course that wont be happening, in fact recruiting will likely head the other direction now while we "wait to see how this all plays out." I dont mind 3* kids, if theyre clearly talented and are willing to redshirt, Jaquan, Ford (should have redshirted but Miami didnt get two 4*s), Young (should have been a redshirt guy), Nunn this year, Brownlee this year, Burns. All are quality projects.

[WWIN]

Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 04, 2018 at 11:02 PM

Our only hope now is relying on 3☆ Soflo kids that didn't get the big offers that they wanted so they have no choice but UM. Hopefully they'll want revenge

[WWIN]

https://twitter.com/flasportsbuzz/status/1059174117352656896?s=19

Here he is agreeing with Barry Jackson

[WWIN]

Posted by: 86Cane | November 04, 2018 at 10:37 PM

His defense mechanism is kicking in!

[Herbieibis]

We better hope these LB'S their bringing in can play. Soloman needs to add some weight before he can contribute. Other than our 3 Jr. backers there isn't a whole lot of talent and Macloud hasn't done much this year. We can't recruit certain positions every other year or wait until we are woefully thin at certain positions to go full bore and bring 3 or 4 guys. We need to hit every position every year and stock pile talent, not reaches or under the radar types, that's what grad transfers are for. Thank goodness we have a jucco punter coming in because we are good awful.

[WWIN]

Posted by: His Majesty The Dude on High | November 04, 2018 at 10:58 PM

You know damn well he doesn't get it... he feels the same as Barry and Sedano! 🤣🤣🤣

[TonyCane]

GA Tech 48. Miami 0

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: Herbieibis | November 04, 2018 at 10:56 PM

No QB
No RB
1 WR
A very project TE
1 G
1 T (that may be a G) We need like 3 minimum

Projects only at DT

LB Good
DE not enough
CB Okay
S Okay

This is a rough class, it started off good and then nada.

[His Majesty The Dude on High]

Posted by: Go Canes!! | November 04, 2018 at 10:34 PM

Sedano said nothing interesting though. Just apologizing for Richt. Its every excuse weve heard for 15 years.

[Herbieibis]

Say it ain't so, Marcus Crowly bolted? Now not only do we not have an RB verballed but no QB either. Just effing great and we wanted 2 RB'S in this class.
Well when u play like a shyt show and u call Pop Warner plays, I guess is the end result.
As The Herb stated a while back that the writing on the wall was there before our very eyes, when our 2019 verbs were ranked anywhere from 18 to 20. U don't bring in a number 8 class in 2018 and follow it up with a 20. Plus it is loaded with 3 star jewels.
We have to find a QB. Perry ain't it. Don't know about Weldon or Williams. Weldon can't get out of his own way.
We have talent but not depth of it at alot of positions.
Jordan is a manchild. U can't rely on freshmen no matter how talented because of the growing pain factors plus getting use to the intricacies of college football. Most are not physically ready to contribute right away on a semi full time basis. With our depth of talent issues Ayers better suited to redshirt are playing but not a lot but enough to blow a year.
Our oLine talent has not been developed or they we're just plain over rated or we took what we could get. We have to many space takers not contributing or Searles just plain can't coach but it's probably both.
We have a ton of WR's but other than Thomas, who is a go to guy?
We only have 2 upper class guys, Cager and Langham.

DJ and Homer are above average backs but are not great to elite but who could be with that O-Line plus the ay calling.
No way, any of these teams in the Coastal should be on the field with us, period. But safe plays and little to know imagination in those calls has us looking like sitting ducks to every Dee coordinator we play against. They have to be licking there chops.
This has been nothing but a shameful exhibition of how to blow a season on almost every level, except thank God for our defense or we truly would be atrocious!

[Go Canes!!]

Posted by: 86Cane | November 04, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Think everyone on that thread makes vaild points. It's not one thing or another, it's all of it.

We have a well below average, far too conservative coordinator trying to run and offense through a QB that's a week in week out net negative, being blocked for by an inexperienced and/or medicore offensive line.

The whole thing is an unmitigated disaster than will only be fixed if we address all parts of it. Richt HAS to hire a new cooridnater who can overachieve when we're just ok then dominate when we're good and we must get better players at QB and on the OL.

[86Cane]

GO Canes...If U read that thread it simply states what we all have said and already know. It just confirms what we all know to be true and it sucks. And I agree with every word of the fans response to a completely ridiculous even ludicrous position by the sports writer.