University of Miami redshirt senior defensive tackle Gerald Willis III added to his postseason awards list Monday, picking up second-team All-America honors from both the Associated Press and Football Writers Association of America.
After a standout senior season, Willis was named a second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated and The Athletic last week.
A New Orleans native, Willis started all 12 games in the regular season and finished with a career-high 59 total tackles, four sacks, one fumble recovery and a whopping 18.0 tackles for loss, the most by any defensive tackle in FBS.
A midseason addition the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player, Willis posted five games with at least two tackles for loss and led the ACC in tackles for loss.
Willis' 18 tackles for loss were the most by a Hurricane since Jacksonville Jaguars' Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell had 20.5 in 2006. Willis was named a midseason All-America by both ESPN and The Athletic.
Willis' selection as an All-America marks the second straight year a Hurricane has earned the honor; safety Jaquan Johnson was named a second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) last December.
ColaCane,
My last post was meant as a reply to you, pasted AfriCane
by accident
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 02:00 PM
I agree Solar, and IF we can just stay competitive, and NOT lose stupid games we shouldn't, then we'll still get great recruits, as (2018 class) showed. Then we can at least still win the Coastal, and then possibly beat Clem? We need a decent DC, and CMR stop calling plays, and we'll have a good season, and have a MUCH better recruiting session for 2020! One thing we have in our favor, other teams in the Coastal aren't that good.
Posted by: ColaCane | December 13, 2018 at 02:08 PM
Cola,
Yup
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 02:11 PM
Its not that difficult..all we need to do is get what we want in our back yard and a few guys from other parts of the country and we will cruit like the big schools ...we win we rule we lose we never go to the next level in recruiting.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 13, 2018 at 02:18 PM
If he's not going to pay to bring in a top notch OC then he needs to use that money to bring in a top notch DC.
If he's going to hire from within then he needs to go get a top notch OC
Posted by: WWIN | December 13, 2018 at 02:19 PM
we had a next level defense this year...we did not even need to score as many points as ucf or bama...we would have gone to the acc championship
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | December 13, 2018 at 02:20 PM
Is this the real life
or is this just fantasy....
CMR Hire a DC and an OC and put down the empanadas. That is all
Go Canes
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2018 at 02:24 PM
Funny....
Chaunte'l Powell
(@chauntelpowell)
Between giving em Al Golden and taking Manny Diaz, Temple might be Miami's worst non-conference opponent SMH
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2018 at 02:26 PM
Is this the real life
or is this just fantasy....
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2018 at 02
Nice One!
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 03:06 PM
Lmao at a grown ass man who uses kick me sign analogies.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | December 13, 2018 at 03:07 PM
Manny Diaz will be coaching in Miami's bowl game! Class act!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | December 13, 2018 at 04:13 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Diaz is our head coach one day!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | December 13, 2018 at 04:13 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Diaz is our head coach one day!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | December 13, 2018 at 04:13 PM
Diaz would likely be a great fit for the future. He certainly knows the area. Let's see what he does at Temple. The fact that he's coaching the bowl game is probably an indication he wants to remain on good terms with everyone involved (hopefully with an eye on future employment).
Posted by: Old Skool | December 13, 2018 at 06:37 PM
Well... Let's see where we go from here...
Not happy, but we're stuck with what we got.
Hoping for a PLEASANT surprise to come along... but, got a sad "sinking" feeling.
Oh well... "The waiting is the hardest part."
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2018 at 06:38 PM
Diaz leaving is not surprising...but not for the negative reasons that some post. He’s proven over three years to be a top flight DC and a prime candidate for a HC position at a lower tier school. It was speak badly for him if he was not offered a HC job.
When we have coordinators who the rest of CFB is not interested in, that’s a problem.
Posted by: TonyCane | December 13, 2018 at 06:51 PM
Hard truths I have learned through the years,
There is no Santa Claus
It is always lawyers, guns and money.
You are the last to know.
No good deed goes unpunished.
The check isn't in the mail.
It isn't all about the U.
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:02 PM
Nice One!
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 03:06 PM
Did you take Mrs. Solar to see the movie?
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2018 at 07:16 PM
Oh well... "The waiting is the hardest part."
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2018 at 06:38
funny how we all relate to this mess with great music.
CGNC with Queen, you with Tom Petty
I was listening to Allman Brothers earlier today..
Good Lord I feel like I'm dying
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:18 PM
Manny giving his Miami players huge respect at Temple presser
https://youtu.be/7O30Wydwvpg
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:23 PM
When I agree with your posts... crickets... when I don't agree you're all in your feelings... learn how to take constructive criticism
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Posted by: WWIN | December 13, 2018 at 07:26 PM
loved the Allman Brothers - really knew how to sing the blues!
Take her to the movie
Posted by: CGNC | December 13, 2018 at 07:26 PM
Nice One!
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 03:06 PM
That’s what she said! 😜
Posted by: KYcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:27 PM
If I was the AD I would fire Richt and hire Brent Venables. I would pay him whatever he wanted and let him be the Head coach and have his hands all in our defense. Then go hire a young, up and coming OC. Guarantee U in less than 4 years we would have a Top 5 program. But then again wtf do I know.
Posted by: Elliott | December 13, 2018 at 07:33 PM
Manny giving his Miami players huge respect at Temple presser
https://youtu.be/7O30Wydwvpg
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:23 PM
Nice link Solar... Yeah, we're losing a class act... Big shoes to fill.
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2018 at 07:36 PM
CGNC,
We were supposed to go last weekend but we needed to do a favor, I am hoping this week
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:59 PM
That’s what she said! 😜
Posted by: KYcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:27 PM
Lol!
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 08:00 PM
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2018 at 07:36 PM
roach,
yes sir I wish him the best
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 08:02 PM
So apparently we are flipping App State commits now. Go Canes, please spin this in a good way for me... please!
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2018 at 08:03 PM
Elliott - you obviously know a lot! I love this idea! But instead, give Diaz 1 year and temple will beat us if richt is still HC!
Btw, we just flipped a 240lb OT from Appalachia state! We back! Lol
Posted by: AeroCane | December 13, 2018 at 08:06 PM
Btw, we just flipped a 240lb OT from Appalachia state! We back! Lol
Posted by: AeroCane | December 13, 2018 at 08:06 PM
Ugh... sad.
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2018 at 08:14 PM
Oh.. I mean WooHoo! LOL
Posted by: roachcane77 | December 13, 2018 at 08:16 PM
If not looking within for a DC, what about the Packers' former linebacker's coach, Winston Moss as DC? I like that suggestion.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | December 13, 2018 at 09:23 AM
I would take him in a minute.
But I doubt he is coming here.
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:23 PM
Go away WW. Your tired act has grown stale.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | December 13, 2018 at 10:05 AM
Look who is calling the kettle black?
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:24 PM
I don’t think CMR should promote from within. He needs to go out and find the best defensive mind he can that’s also a stud recruiting.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | December 13, 2018 at 10:48 AM
I also agree on this 100%.
Good comment.
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:30 PM
I have been a Hurricane fan since 1976, I feel your pain believe me.
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 01:32 PM
#MeToo
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:34 PM
Shannon, Golden, and now richt!
Whoever said ‘when Diaz was going to leave, we should just of just fired richt and hired him’ makes a lot of sense. It would be a huge upgrade and he’s never been a HC!
Since before Lou saben, this program hasn’t been in this bad shape imo
Really effing sad and depressing
Posted by: AeroCane | December 13, 2018 at 08:35 PM
1. IF we can just stay competitive.
2. And NOT lose stupid games we shouldn't.
3. We need a decent DC.
4. And CMR stop calling plays.
5. Other teams in the Coastal aren't that good.
Posted by: ColaCane | December 13, 2018 at 02:08 PM
Not sure what channel U have been watching but...
1. U want to be competitive? I thought Joaquin said DOMINATE and we ain't doing it?
2. We lost several STUPID games we shouldn't.
3. We just lost a GREAT DC.
4. CMR will NOT stop calling plays.
5. We got out-coached and beat by DUKE.
Let that sink in and marinate!
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:40 PM
Good Lord I feel like I'm dying
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 07:18 PM
These last 11 years on Da Space...
Feels like I've been tied,
To the whippin post,
Tied to the whippin post,
Good Lord it feels like I'm dyin...
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:47 PM
I can't believe it, u mean to tell me we went all the way to South Carolina to scope out and get a visit and verbal from A 240 lb kid to play OT. Those 240 pounders I'm sure are every where in Florida. At least he could of weighed 265 to 270. Now we are raiding APP. St to flip players. What the hell have we resorted too? Not saying tothis project someday won't become serviceable but 240 lbs. Never mind stopping in Georgia let's go to SC. To get a light weight. Dam!
Posted by: Herbieibis | December 13, 2018 at 08:54 PM
Herb I believe App State is in football laden North Carolina.
South Carolina high school kids can actually play(Clemson,Gamecocks etc)
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 09:14 PM
Y is everyone freaking about Diaz? We still have a prolific offense and coordinator.
Load up the bus!!!
Posted by: BEERicane | December 13, 2018 at 09:22 PM
Solar...so glad you are here.....do you have some animation for me...I remember your stuff unreal....
Allman references...i am probably much older 60 now......
you know so much about life I love your takes.....how about....
"And I've gone by the point of caring
Some old bed I'll soon be sharing
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the midnight rider
No…"
How about..."Kick out the jams Motherf##ker!
Let me be who I am...and let me kick out the jams"
MC5
Please post some animation!
Posted by: VA Cane | December 13, 2018 at 09:27 PM
From Temple article today
There was a whole lot to like about Diaz at his introduction. The best thing he said, in my opinion, was that he will coach Miami’s defense in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27. That’s the right kind of message, including to Temple recruits. A smart message.
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 09:28 PM
Look who is calling the kettle black?
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:24 PM
Acknowledging you had a problem is the first step to a happier life.
I'm thrilled for you buddy!
Posted by: Go Canes!! | December 13, 2018 at 09:37 PM
I would take him in a minute.
But I doubt he is coming here.
Posted by: 58 Straight | December 13, 2018 at 08:23 PM
Agree 100%
Posted by: Go Canes!! | December 13, 2018 at 09:38 PM
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2018 at 08:03 PM
You're knocking on the wrong door this time buddy.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | December 13, 2018 at 09:40 PM
Lol Go, was hoping you would have something positive for me. I guess I can hold out hope he is a hidden gem
Posted by: UMike | December 13, 2018 at 09:47 PM
Solar I live in NC. My High School team is going after their 5th ship in the last 6 years Sat. There is no comparison between NC, SC, as compared to Florida. Those 2 states might have 20, four and 5 star players combined.
How do u know you've made it to the big time coming from division 2, when Miami starts taking your not rated 3 stars.
Posted by: Herbieibis | December 13, 2018 at 09:49 PM
VA,
Thank you for those kind words.
There are about 50 or 60 animations at my "gonzo outthere Atomic Dog Site"
I hope you drop by
Max Bloodwalker,Mythbusters,Clint Dakota and a bunch of other of my clips are there.
Subscribe if you wanna!
Here is a short Max Bloodwalker for you
https://youtu.be/hl1qWwt93Ow
Posted by: solarcane | December 13, 2018 at 09:53 PM