Squaring off against third-ranked Virginia Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena, the University of Miami men's basketball team posted one of its best defensive efforts of the season, but it was not enough to take down the Cavaliers in a 56-46 defeat.
The Hurricanes (9-12, 1-8 ACC) were led offensively by Chris Lykes (16 points), while the sophomore guard was joined in double figures by redshirt sophomore forward Sam Waardenburg (10 points) and redshirt senior Zach Johnson (10 points). Senior centerEbuka Izundu finished just shy of a double-double, closing out the afternoon with eight points and a game-high 11 rebounds. As a unit, Miami only turned the ball over a season-tying low seven times, while forcing Virginia to cough the ball up 14 times.
In a defensive clash, the Canes limited the Cavaliers to 42.3 percent (22-of-52) shooting from the field and 35.3 percent (6-of-17) from beyond the arc, while Miami shot 17-of-50 (34 percent) overall and just 4-of-21 (19.0 percent) from 3-point territory. The Cavaliers took advantage on the glass, out-rebounding Miami, 42-24.
Virginia (20-1, 8-1) was led by a trio in double figures, including De'Andre Hunter (14 points), Mamadi Diakite (11 points) and Kyle Guy (10 points).
With Miami trailing by five following the opening 5:46 of action, Waardenburg led the Canes on a personal 7-0 run over the next 3:06 of play, as Miami jumped in front, 11-9. However, Virginia countered with a 9-0 run of its own before entering the locker room maintaining a seven-point lead, 28-21, a lead it would not look back on.
The Hurricanes will return to action on Wednesday when they welcome Notre Dame to the Watsco Center at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
CGNC,
I was thinking about you the whole time he was whining to us.
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 02:23 PM
Go
Remember Bryce and Arthur Brown and that drama cluster?
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 02:22 PM
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 02:17 PM
They may actually fold the program.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 02:19 PM
So if we don't get Bogle the season is pretty much over, and every other player on the team is pretty much useless without him on the roster..
Yea I get it.
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 02:17 PM
Athlon Sports are forecasting Elam to Da U. That was a say what!
50/50 Richards.
Could it finally happened a signing day Bonanza, say it ain't so.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 05, 2019 at 01:45 PM
Bogle is a clown. Reminds me of Keith Bryant a few years back.
Posted by: Don | February 05, 2019 at 01:14 PM
LOL at LSU guy
Posted by: CGNC | February 05, 2019 at 12:57 PM
A lot of good info here today. I will remain cautiously optimistic!
Go 'canes!
https://youtu.be/XWGuzwj4DSs
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 05, 2019 at 12:07 PM
7:15 AM. He wants to make the morning news. More people watching
Posted by: Old Skool | February 05, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Bogle just tweeted "I love my state". Well, that narrows it down. What time is this attention get'r committing?
Posted by: raizecane | February 05, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Best day ever department
LSU guy driving down hiway opening a delicious pop tart in that aluminium wrapper with his teeth.
Georgia Hiway Patrol mistakes pop tart for cell phone and pulls him over
LSU Guy starts mumbling about harassment and talks himself into a sweet distracted driver ticket.
Geaux Tigers
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Go Canes,
Nice info get,
way to dig
Posted by: solarcane | February 05, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Shea Dixon, LSU insider:
Sources indicated to the Geaux247 staff on Tuesday evening that Williams and his camp were torn because Miami was pressing him hard to be the top cornerback in their class. Right now the Hurricanes only have one cornerback committed in Te’Cory Couch, who is ranked No. 340 nationally - well behind Williams.
Because of that, Williams shifted from LSU to Miami. On Tuesday morning, I put in a Crystal Ball prediction for Miami after going "cloudy" on Monday night.
We saw for months that Williams talked about LSU after Alabama, but the chance to be at a school like Miami as “the guy” in the class has evidently pulled on him late in the game.
We expect Williams to sign with Miami on Wednesday.
Also:
This is coming from solid sources on the LSU side. He got some late reservations over the depth chart at LSU vs. Miami and knows he can play early in Coral Gables. Expect him to ink with the Hurricanes barring a late shift.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 10:29 AM
Oh, for whatever reason I thought it was Tuesday.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 05, 2019 at 10:20 AM
FYI, signing day is tomorrow!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 05, 2019 at 10:17 AM
Dang Signing day and no Ohio Cane sighting
Posted by: Old Skool | February 05, 2019 at 09:18 AM
Big decision coming soon:
https://twitter.com/tresavage94_/status/1092612446509035521?s=12
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 08:43 AM
Francois has had many "incidents / Issues" so I don't think If I am FSU, I would take him back.
Posted by: raizecane | February 05, 2019 at 07:33 AM
Her apology is in this linkhttps://www.totalprosports.com/2019/02/04/deondre-francois-ex-gf-says-she-faked-domestic-violence-vid-because-she-wanted-attention-from-him-video/
Posted by: HillviewCane | February 05, 2019 at 07:05 AM
This is a crazy story. Now she is saying she made it up. If you were FSU would you take Francois back amd if you were him would you go back?
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/2019/02/04/deondre-francois-fsu-girlfriend-recants-accusations-instagram-video/2772447002/
Posted by: HillviewCane | February 05, 2019 at 07:03 AM
There appears to be a good chance on Williams
We'll see.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 05, 2019 at 06:20 AM
WWIN,
No way.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 05, 2019 at 12:42 AM
Barry Jackson
▪ As National Signing Day approaches Wednesday, there is uncertainty inside UM about whether the Canes will add any new commitments.
Ouch!
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 04, 2019 at 02:14 PM
Cheer up... we'll get Williams from bama!
Posted by: WWIN | February 05, 2019 at 12:04 AM
I try not to excited until the ink is dry. "Lucy" has been snatching the football away from us for the last 15 years when we try to kick it!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 04, 2019 at 11:30 PM
Reading on Yardbarker, that the U has had 84 decoms since 2015. No one else is in the same stratus sphere. LSU has 33 in the same time frame.
That is so bad.....this stuff cannot be allowed to go on.....pathetic!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 11:02 PM
Reading on Yardbarker, that the U has had 84 decoms since 2015. No one else is in the same stratus sphere. LSU has 33 in the same time frame.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 04, 2019 at 10:19 PM
As previously indicated, I remain uncommitted.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 03:46 PM
Semi-reliable sources say that you are a silent lean toward UM.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 04, 2019 at 09:39 PM
BTW...Just for the record, I am a strong Nebraska lean, but am also considering FAU, UCF, FIU and Miami.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 09:26 PM
When was the last time we got lucky on signing day?
The Herb hasn't ever felt the love from Richards.
Feet good about Emerson a couple weeks ago and several sites had him flipped but now nothing. If Bogle doesn't come, this time, the dude just discoed on our dime, while sucking on a red sucker. Washington is the least likely to flip to us.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 04, 2019 at 09:13 PM
Never hurts to have the OL get better with experience and leadership....it has been an area we have been so average at....Go Manny!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 09:10 PM
Like OL and DT?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 04:02 PM
Former Georgia Tech OL PARKER Braun (who was first team All ACC last season and second team All ACC his sophomore season, and has great leadership qualities) is looking to transfer, I think. Miami is/was in the mix. If he is available, he is exactly what the Canes has needs on the offensive line.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | February 04, 2019 at 09:02 PM
and if Coach Diaz can still find an experienced transfer student to add some much needed depth in a position of need.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 04, 2019 at 03:53 PM
Like OL and DT?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 04:02 PM
Once the recruits are signed, I think CMD will go after a few more transfers.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 04, 2019 at 02:16 PM
Other teams' detritus? Why bother? The best transfers have already found new schools.
But it's always good, I guess, to keep at least one scholarship open just in case another prospect become available.
So, you may be right - especially, if we strike out with the remaining targets on NSD, and if Coach Diaz can still find an experienced transfer student to add some much needed depth in a position of need.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 04, 2019 at 03:53 PM
We need to go after the best players....but do not always agree with the rankings. some of the sites have really good people who know the coaches and players, programs, and the game.
Some people just write to read their garbage in print. In general they are people like Bayless or Cowherd non starters just talk....so many of the sites are the same.
Clappy was a good OC....but they recruited based on the sites....do not think they even bothered to see a lot of kids...look at the failures....Kyle and Kirby....not what they were projected...RS got all the NW crew....not that good overall....Willie Williams looked great...but no go.
It happens....but where we could get the really good ones and the sleepers...we are not getting either of them any longer...or at least not enough of them. Manny and co are hustling this year...late start but i think they are onto something. They are working. Rumph was a good player and coaches well...If I was him, I would lean on my UM experience more....talk up the great ones shhow them clips, drive the point home that we WANT TO GET THERE AGAIN!!! Use you past to build now and the future!
Not sure what KD11 was...but he was a smart leader who had other greats around him. Kaaya was a 4,....but once in college he was good...but not a difference maker. Neither guy was a great athlete, had great physical abilities...Dorey had an odd release, not real mobile, not big or strong....but took what he had and put it with what was around him.....and led by example. Kaaya had more tools perhaps...but nowhere near the talent and coaching....or that leadership ability....guess you never know until its on the filed ya find out.
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 03:48 PM
I will announcing on NSD at 10 AM.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 03:48 PM
Barry Jackson
▪ As National Signing Day approaches Wednesday, there is uncertainty inside UM about whether the Canes will add any new commitments.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 04, 2019 at 02:14 PM
As previously indicated, I remain uncommitted.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 03:46 PM
About time to knock the cobwebs and dirtdaubers off the Bad Bowla Grits and put our nose in the wind.
Posted by: NativeCane | February 04, 2019 at 01:38 PM
Full moon in February is TU 2/19 and March is TH 3/21 and April is FR 4/19. It has been colder than usual so the bedding and bite may be delayed this year into March and April?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 03:45 PM
OL Darius Washington has it down to Miami and FSU (currently committed to Miss. State); CB Emerson is down to Miami, Miss. State (currently committed); RB Richards is down to Miami, Auburn and Florida and DL Bogle is down to Miami, Florida and Alabama (currently committed).
If the Canes get all 4, it will be a GREAT (and I really mean GREAT) NSD, and the Canes would have a chance to finish in the Top 25 recruiting rankings. if the Canes get 2 of the 4, then I would still be satisfied. Getting zero would be a tough NSD.
Once the recruits are signed, I think CMD will go after a few more transfers.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 04, 2019 at 02:16 PM
Barry Jackson
▪ As National Signing Day approaches Wednesday, there is uncertainty inside UM about whether the Canes will add any new commitments.
Ouch!
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 04, 2019 at 02:14 PM
Two things I took note of from SB....that have always been in my game.
since I started playing at 7, whomever I played for stressed heavily that "if you win the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, you will have a very strong chance of winning". Its just a fact; you got to rule the trenches. The Pats did a great job of blocking; 154 yds on the ground. They pressured Goff all day. Pats did not convert 3rd downs well....but they shut the Rams down on O. They ran and passed enough, played D...and won. They controlled the lines.
Two did you notice their D front and attacks....a lot of the scheme was the old 46 Bear D with the movement, blitzes and picks....designed to stop runs Rams 62 yards...and get the QB rattled...4 sacks, numerous hurries pressures hits knockdowns ....controlling the line making QB ineffective.
The difference between Pats and 31 other teams....they adapt, they execute fundamentals , and they have no egos.
Game was low scoring...but old school punch your face execute fundamentals win as a team....selfless....it works!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 01:51 PM
86Cane
Nice boat!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 12:01 PM
About time to knock the cobwebs and dirtdaubers off the Bad Bowla Grits and put our nose in the wind.
Posted by: NativeCane | February 04, 2019 at 01:38 PM
No doubt 86, shes the best!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 12:47 PM
After she reads this she will also be impossible to deal with.
LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 01:21 PM
The woman is a Saint!
Really.....though I have never met her....lets be fair.....can we get nothing more complimentary....after all....she puts up with 86....and then all of us!!!!!!! What a task!!!!
Well....at least she has CGNC!!!!!
No doubt 86, shes the best!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Stars are a ranking system for HS players, not a 5 year, 100k warranty.
If ER and RL were low stars, they sure ended up good. Ending up in the HOF does not mean they over achieved, but that people who did not recruit them did not see the hidden talent and ability, the willingness to learn and be coached....and fundamental skills.
Stars can be deceiving. A guy may come out as a 5 star, say J12....but when they get to college, their physical limitations, game intelligence, fundamentals, willingness to learn and be coached prior coaching, and current coaching may limit their ceiling. Jacory, while a nice kid, was not an elite QB at all. He had some skills and fundamentals but not enough to be elite. His UM coaches....not good....the players around him...the same....some skills but not elite. Those teams were average as individuals and as a group...players and coaches.
An ER, who people judged lower, had hidden talent, was taught new skills, honed his fundamentals to expertise, had really good coaches, competed and played with other extremely talented players which rubs off, and went to a school with highly competitive program.
ER was a good player who became a great player via hard work great coaching, competing and playing with greats, strong fundamentals, in a great program....he got better.
There are 5 stars who do have it and you know they will go far....others come in lower rated and they develop into 5 stars at the college level.
Hard to judge them as they go to the NFL as it is the elite of all.....a whole different concept....it becomes a job....$...but the ideas is similar....perhaps a little easier to judge or rate...but still....
Tebow, Manziel, Dorsey....acclaimed in college...not successful pros. TB12.....last pick in draft....as good as it gets.....Jerry Rice.....pretty good...Hersch Walker....cant miss....average career....
You never know on all of them....at both levels...
Posted by: VA Cane | February 04, 2019 at 12:44 PM
Nice boat!
Posted by: 86Cane | February 04, 2019 at 12:01 PM
KY / Native - anything to make your Monday morning brighter.
Posted by: raizecane | February 04, 2019 at 09:55 AM
Morning coffee with RaizeCane Avatar...oh yeah....
Posted by: NativeCane | February 04, 2019 at 09:49 AM
Posted by: raizecane | February 04, 2019 at 08:31 AM
Outstanding avatar
Had to log on the big screen and check it out
Posted by: KYcane | February 04, 2019 at 09:18 AM
Big day tomorrow.......think we can crack top 25 ?
Posted by: raizecane | February 04, 2019 at 08:31 AM
ITS GREAT TO BE A MIAMI HURRICANE!
Posted by: NativeCane | February 04, 2019 at 07:10 AM
CONGRATS HOF ED REED
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 04, 2019 at 01:49 AM
Junior day was a huge success!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 04, 2019 at 12:36 AM
Diaz is killing it! Now let's get some OL!
https://twitter.com/jHumble22/status/1092273164560814081?s=19
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 04, 2019 at 12:34 AM
Congratulations to Miami Hurricanes Phillip Dorsett, Braxton Berios, and Ufomba Kamalu on their Super Bowl victory!
Posted by: TonyCane | February 03, 2019 at 11:07 PM
Don't forget Trent Harris.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 04, 2019 at 12:21 AM
Going off topic but if you have a chance to watch the Foo Fighters show from Saturday night in Atlanta it's off the chain! Zac Brown and Tom Morello sit in with the band and they do a cover of Black Sabbath's War Pig, then Perry Farrell comes out and they all play Jane's Addiction Mountain Song.
Roger Taylor from Queen plays drums on Under Pressure! It's the rock and roll show of the year by far!! You can watch the whole on Twitter at the Direct TV page.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | February 03, 2019 at 11:16 PM
Congratulations to Miami Hurricanes Phillip Dorsett, Braxton Berios, and Ufomba Kamalu on their Super Bowl victory!
Sam Shields also represented Miami on the Rams defense.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 03, 2019 at 11:07 PM
Is Edleman a dam ghost on the field? I mean every time he catches a pass nobody Is within 5 yds of him.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 07:49 PM
He has Super Powers to disappear.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 03, 2019 at 10:28 PM
The woman is a Saint
Posted by: solarcane | February 03, 2019 at 07:21 PM
Indeed
Posted by: 86Cane | February 03, 2019 at 10:27 PM
Don't know what to make of this but all of the sudden Quashon Fuller is now linked to Bama. Do this mean what I think it do? Does this mean that Bogel is ours?
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 10:24 PM
The Rams offense looks like the u's from this past season, hopeless!
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 08:56 PM
Is Edleman a dam ghost on the field? I mean every time he catches a pass nobody Is within 5 yds of him.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 07:49 PM
I remain uncommitted.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 03, 2019 at 07:18 PM
Post a comment
I thought your wife might commit you years ago. The woman is a Saint
Posted by: solarcane | February 03, 2019 at 07:21 PM
I remain uncommitted.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 03, 2019 at 07:18 PM
Dam, say it ain't so, with Lon Chaney saying yes, lol!
Now the bigger job is to keep him. Already had about 7 or 8 decoms from this 2020 class but that was before Mersonary Manny was head coach. The dude gets it.
I don't know how we are going to finish high school wise but we should get Hill and Phillips thru the waiver wire. We should then have 4 or 5 ships left. Bogel and Emerson, if they are real Smart will jump on board but the way this year has gone with the high schoolers, good luck and a pat on the back.
Need a LB through the portal for backup.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 06:21 PM
Deondre Francois
Good QB?
Bad dude?
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 03, 2019 at 06:12 PM
If Jumbo had of still be their, women would of kept getting their azz beat and nothing done.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 06:08 PM
Posted by: Old Skool | February 03, 2019 at 04:54 PM
*********************************************************
Winning superseeds a lot of BS......especially at FSUcks
Posted by: raizecane | February 03, 2019 at 05:24 PM
Native,
I hear ya, I also dug how the defensive backs ran all the way down to the goal line behind him, then said fug getting kicked in the face lol
Posted by: solarcane | February 03, 2019 at 05:21 PM
So Francois gets dismissed over domestic situation with his girlfriend. Winston steals crab legs then gets accused of rape and stays with the team.
He's lucky Ronald Darby erased the video.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 03, 2019 at 04:54 PM
Now I know it’s cause Native out here snatching up EVERYTHING.
Posted by: TruCane81 | February 02, 2019 at 09:21 PM
We only keep the Biguns TruCane, we leave the little ones for seed.
Posted by: NativeCane | February 03, 2019 at 04:45 PM
I’m still loooking for Bogle, Braun, Phillips, Hill and Emerson!
And yes, Chaney is a huge get IF we can hold on to him
Posted by: AeroCane | February 03, 2019 at 04:44 PM
Don Jr. Is hell on the Holeshot Solar.
Posted by: NativeCane | February 03, 2019 at 04:41 PM
Let's see what we have when Signing Day is over on Wed.
Hoping for everyone we EXPECT, and some last minute surprises!
Let's Go CANES!
Posted by: roachcane77 | February 03, 2019 at 04:23 PM
Don Chaney Jr
https://youtu.be/kb2urIyRK9Q
Posted by: solarcane | February 03, 2019 at 04:20 PM
"Also, stop with the Ed reed, Ray Lewis etc were 2 or 3 stars- that was years ago and the film and review and expertise of the last 5 or so years is way better and more detailed. "
Aero good post.
One thing about recruit rating now is
everyone knows a great deal more about every available player because of social media saturation.
If every person on here was truthful I doubt anyone really knew much about Kenny Dorsey until he ambled out on the field in that big ass white sweatshirt and terrorized other teams.
Posted by: solarcane | February 03, 2019 at 04:04 PM
2019 MIAMI ROSTER - 2/3/2019
QUARTERBACKS (5)
Cade Weldon (3 star)
N'Kosi Perry (4 star)
Jarren Williams (4 star)
Peyton Matocha (2 star)
Tate Martell (4 star)
WIDE RECEIVERS (8)
Evidence Njoku (3 stars)
Jeff Thomas (4 stars)
Mike Harley (4 stars)
Brian Hightower (4 stars)
Daquris Wiggins (4 stars)
Mark Pope (5 stars)
Jeremiah Payton (4 stars)
K.J. Osborne (2 stars)
TIGHT ENDS (5)
Michael Irvin (3 stars)
Brian Polendey (3 stars)
Brevin Jordan (4 stars)
Will Mallory (4 stars)
Larry Hodges (3 stars)
RUNNING BACKS (6)
Deejay Dallas (4 stars)
Robert Burns (3 stars)
Camron Davis (4 stars)
Lorenzo Lingard (5 stars)
Realus George (3 stars)
Asa Martin (4 stars)
OFFENSIVE LINE (13)
Corey Gaynor (3 stars)
Kai-Leon Herbert (4 stars)
Navaughn Donaldson (4 stars)
Zach Dykstra (3 stars)
Zalon'tae Hillery (3 stars)
Cleveland Reed (4 stars)
Delone Scaife (4 stars)
John Campbell (4 stars)
Adam Elgammal (2 stars)
Jakai Clark (3 stars)
Zion Nelson (2 stars)
George Brown (4 stars)
Tommy Kennedy (unranked)
DEFENSIVE TACKLE (7)
Jon Ford (3 stars)
Jordan Miller (3 stars)
Nesta Silvera (4 stars)
Jared Harrison-Hunte (3 stars)
Jalar Holley (3 stars)
Jason Blissett (4 stars)
Chigozie Nnoruka (2 stars)
DEFENSIVE END (9)
Scott Patchan (4 stars)
Patrick Bethel (3 stars)
Tyreic Martin (3 stars)
Jonathan Garvin (3 stars)
Gregory Rousseau (4 stars)
Patrick Joyner (3 stars)
Cameron Williams (4 stars)
Jahfari Harvey (4 stars)
Samuel Brooks (3 stars)
LINEBACKERS (7)
Mike Pinckney (3 stars)
Shaquille Quarterman (4 stars)
Zach McCloud (3 stars)
Bradley Jennings, Jr (3 stars)
De'Andre Wilder (4 stars)
Waynmon Steed (3 stars)
Avery Huff (4 stars)
DEFENSIVE BACKS (13)
Robert Knowles (3 stars)
Romeo Finley (4 stars)
Amari Carter (3 stars)
Derrick Smith (3 stars)
Trajan Bandy (4 stars)
Al Blades (4 stars)
D.J. Ivey (3 stars)
Gilbert Frierson (4 stars)
Gurvan Hall (4 stars)
Nigel Bethel (3 stars)
Keontra Smith (4 stars)
Te'Cory Couch (4 stars)
Bubba Bolden (4 stars)
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
Bubba Baxa (2 stars)
Jack Spicer (unranked)
Louis Hedley (3 stars)
I'm showing a total of SEVEN scholarships left available.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 03, 2019 at 03:59 PM
Gigantic get for us. Kid is well respected and a major talent.
Need him to lead the 2020 class.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 03, 2019 at 03:18 PM
Yes,definitely. ***** matter!
P.S. Belen grads are very good students too! If he doesn't flip, this will be a "win-win" situation for the U.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 03, 2019 at 03:33 PM
Gigantic get for us. Kid is well respected and a major talent.
Need him to lead the 2020 class.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 03, 2019 at 03:18 PM
Every player in the 2020 class is a four star player. Nice, nice start.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 03, 2019 at 03:27 PM
Gigantic get for us. Kid is well respected and a major talent.
Need him to lead the 2020 class.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 03, 2019 at 03:18 PM
We ain't the NFL. Now if u want to brag about being a farm club for the NFL, that's wonderous. U put Tom Brady with any other team coming from college, we wouldn't be talking about him now.
We on here have moaned and groaned for 17 years about the state of this team. I will finish by saying be satisfied with a bunch of 3 stars over more highly rated Ayers. That's what the ACC is, is a bunch of average teams, with average talent, who will rise up every so often and win 9-10 games a couple years and then sink back into being average or below. Check UNC out. I think Dabo and Clemson have figured out the way to go and the way to stay.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 03:18 PM
Don Chaney Jr commits to the U today-Huge get 5* RB from Belen Jesuit--very highly though of in SOFLA maybe this turns the tide in our favor for local studs
Posted by: TJL | February 03, 2019 at 03:16 PM
Kelly Bryant already stated he's staying at Missouri.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 03, 2019 at 02:41 PM
Actually, it looks like Taggart was able to retrieve Blackman from The Portal.
Couple of questions:
1) The NCAA handed down a one year postseason ban to Missouri. That means that any seniors can transfer without penalty. Any chance that Kelly Bryant leaves?
2) Have we actually recruited anyone for the basketball team over the last two years, or was all of the new talent transfers? I cant find anything about who Miami signed in 2018.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 03, 2019 at 02:31 PM
Florida State dismisses QB Deondre Francois after disturbing video surfaces
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/florida-state-dismisses-qb-deondre-francois-after-disturbing-video-surfaces/ar-BBT7sXj?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=iehp
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 03, 2019 at 02:13 PM
Paul Johnson is going to be needed to brought in to consult the Seminoles on how to run a quarterbackless offense!
Seriously though, I think Lance LeGendre is now FSU’s starting QB, if he commits.
Posted by: TonyCane | February 03, 2019 at 01:56 PM
https://twitter.com/JimNagy_SB/status/1092124671976329216
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 03, 2019 at 01:25 PM
Wow, Francois kicked off the team at FSU
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 03, 2019 at 01:19 PM
Big windy
You’re confusing college with nfl - no comparison
Go Canes - you get it! You need coaches who can coach up the 3 stars but the talent level of high 4 stars and 5 stars is undoubtedly out there.
Also, stop with the Ed reed, Ray Lewis etc were 2 or 3 stars- that was years ago and the film and review and expertise of the last 5 or so years is way better and more detailed.
We need a good combo as Go said, but we must keep some of the south Florida super athletes HOME
Posted by: AeroCane | February 03, 2019 at 01:11 PM
When more then half of the entire NFL were 3* or less coming out of high school, you better be able to locate 1*, 2*, 3* gems if you can't throw unlimited bags to the 4* & 5*.
Chuch
Posted by: CoCane | February 03, 2019 at 11:12 AM
💯. I also agreed with CoCane that a mix of the “right” 4-5 stars, with the “right 3 stars is a perfect recipe for success in Miami
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 03, 2019 at 12:38 PM
It has to be a combination of both.
You do need some elite, can't miss guys on your roster, but you also need a coaching staff that can max out the abilitites of guys once they get on campus.
Just read has FIFTY ONE players on it's roster from North and South Carolina only.
Those states have talent for sure, but if I had to guess Florida is probably churning out more than those two combined.
Someone at Clemson is doing a hell of a coaching job on all those kids, a bunch of which aren't five star guys.
We need to get to the point where our roster is full of talented, hungry 3 and 4 star players who most importantly want to be Canes.
Then and only then can a true difference maker like DeShaun Watson, Tua or Trevor Lawrence put us over the top.
Imo guys like Banda, Simpson and Rumph are doing a phenomenal job developing guys once they get here. Just need that same development on the offensive side of the ball and we will get where we want to be.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | February 03, 2019 at 12:05 PM
That was just 1 example. There are many others. Ignoring the point to be sarcastic won't increase your intelligence. Sorry...
When more then half of the entire NFL were 3* or less coming out of high school, you better be able to locate 1*, 2*, 3* gems if you can't throw unlimited bags to the 4* & 5*.
Chuch
Posted by: CoCane | February 03, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Arguably the best QB of all time had 0* and was unranked. Mr. Tom Brady. Let it marinate...
Posted by: CoCane | February 03, 2019 at 10:28 AM
Hmmm. Perhaps we ought to recruit as many 0* QBs as possible in the hopes that one day we hit on that one-in-a-million recruit who may develop (years later) into a top-rated NFL QB?
It's about talent evaluation. If half of a class is 4 & 5* and the other half is properly evaluated 3* or less. You will dominate...
Posted by: CoCane | February 03, 2019 at 10:27 AM
Yes, definitely!
Unfortunately, however, it's not so easy these days to "properly" evaluate lower-than-3* recruits. It's a crap shoot. Indeed, you may have better odds winning in craps than you have developing "low star" and "no star" recruits into winning college football players.
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 03, 2019 at 10:54 AM
CoCane Preach Brotha but these Star Gazers don't believe that no matter what the evidence tells them otherwise lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 03, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Arguably the best QB of all time had 0* and was unranked. Mr. Tom Brady. Let it marinate...
Posted by: CoCane | February 03, 2019 at 10:28 AM
I would rather have a 3* Aaron Donald over a 5* whoever.
24 out of 44 starters in the Super Bowl were 3* or less.
It's about talent evaluation. If half of a class is 4 & 5* and the other half is properly evaluated 3* or less. You will dominate...
See 2001 canes
Posted by: CoCane | February 03, 2019 at 10:27 AM
All the fatso era ganes garbage players the usual slurp squad on the blob bent over for were legit zero star recruits.
One star is considered a prospect that usually isn't even evaluated by a subscription selling service and is reserved for everybody who falls in that category or they project as someone who will never be a contributor at the college level.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 03, 2019 at 09:59 AM
Is there such a thing as a ONE star recruit?
Not looking; just wondering.
Thanks!
Posted by: nemo2002 | February 03, 2019 at 08:12 AM
BigWindyCane Yesssss Yesssss Yesssss Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 03, 2019 at 07:47 AM
Jim Kelly, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, etc. The list of under-the-radar, chip-on-the-shoulder recruits who became Cane legends is too long to count. They were the foundation of the great Canes teams. I don’t recall any Canes legends in the NFL HOF who were five star recruits. Like most fans, I love five star players when we get them, but IMHO, the Canes simply don’t have enough bag men to consistently win those recruiting wars for the five stars. It’s an unfortunate and brutal reality.
If the Canes recruiting strategy is to get more five stars than Georgia, Clemson and Alabama, then the Canes will likely fail every year. If the Canes strategy is to recruit the right players, regardless of star rankings, and develop them into elite performers in the right systems, then the Canes will win games and produce more HOF players.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | February 03, 2019 at 04:49 AM
The Herb says this about stars, better believe they matter. U look at the perrenials in the college play-offs and they ain't loaded with a bunch of 3 star starters.
Three means a C. Making C's on a test are average, same with a player. 3 stars doesn't mean they are not good but to me they are not consistent. Would u want a 5 star 5 Willis or A three 3 star Norton if u had your pick. Norton was good but not in the same category as Willis.
Comparing the NFL to College is about like comparing High School to college.
There are a lot of gems that weren't big names coming out of college that have gone on to greatness. Chalk it up to to better coaching, desire and taking advantage of the situation. Years ago that argument of stars don't matter held weight but not in this day and time.
How many 3 stars did Bama start? How many did Clemson start? Clemson has a few that started.
U who believe it don't matter it don't matter and see what it keeps getting us.
Posted by: Herbieibis | February 03, 2019 at 12:14 AM