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The Miami Hurricanes are set to open the season in just 50 days, facing off against the rival Florida Gators in the Camping World Kickoff -- a nationally-televised matchup on Aug. 24 inside Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
But what makes this season-opening tilt between two of college football's most storied programs is the history between the two in-state adversaries. The 2019 game will mark the 56th meeting between the two sides in a rivalry that Miami leads, 29-26. The Canes have dominated the rivalry ever since Miami's program rose to dominance in the 1980s, going 8-3 since the 1983 national championship season.
Miami and Florida's rivalry began in 1938 with a 19-7 Hurricanes victory. Starting with the 1944 season, the two sides met every year until the Gators decided to no longer schedule the Hurricanes following a dominant 31-4 UM win in 1987. The rivalry sat dormant for 13 years until fate and some controversy in the Bowl Championship Series brought the two teams back together.
Miami finished the 2000 regular season winners of nine consecutive games to run its record to 10-1. The Hurricanes ranked second in the AP Poll for the final five weeks of the regular season and had wins over both No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Virginia Tech during the regular season.
But the BCS computers determined that Florida State would face No. 1 Oklahoma in the 2001 Orange Bowl, ranking the Seminoles ahead of the Hurricanes by 32-hundredths of a point.
Despite identical records and a head-to-head win over the Noles, Miami was denied a chance to play outright for the national championship in their hometown.
Instead, they were destined for a date with the rival Gators in the 2001 Sugar Bowl and they entered that game feeling slighted and also hungry to prove they were the best team in the country and that meant bad news for the University of Florida.
"Hey, there's 116 other teams or however many Division I schools there are out there that would love to be in our position," said Miami sophomore tight end Jeremy Shockey at the time. "This is a great opportunity for us," Shockey said. "You can't let good opportunities like this slip past you."
The Gators headed to New Orleans as the SEC champion with a 10-2 record and ranked seventh in the BCS poll. Florida's team featured talent and depth on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Rex Grossman, receivers Jabar Gaffney and Reche Caldwell, running back Earnest Graham, cornerback/return specialist Lito Sheppard, defensive end Alex Brown, defensive tackle Gerard Warren and safety Marquand Manuel.
But Miami's team featured one of the finest collections of college football talent ever assembled. Led by seniors including receiver/kick returner Santana Moss, receiver Reggie Wayne, running back James Jackson, middle linebacker Dan Morgan and safety Al Blades, the 2000 Hurricanes refused to be denied.
Add in gifted quarterback Ken Dorsey, a sophomore who threw for 25 touchdowns and just five interceptions during the regular season, as well as Shockey, junior running back Najeh Davenport and sophomore standout back Clinton Portis and the depth on offense was significant.
Tack on a defense that included future NFL first rounder Damione Lewis anchoring the defensive line and a secondary that featured three future first rounders in Edward Reed, Mike Rumph and Phillip Buchanon and you could see that Miami would prove to be a formidable opponent for just about any college football team in the country.
Both sides were amped up when the opening kickoff left the tee inside the Louisiana Superdome on Jan. 2, 2001.
Miami's defense forced a three-and-out on Florida's opening drive and Moss, who had four of the Hurricanes' five punt returns for a touchdown in the 2000 season, evaded multiple Gators in a 27-yard return that gave the Hurricanes' offense the ball in Gator territory to start its first possession.
The Canes charged to the Gators' 30 before kicker Todd Sievers missed a 47-yard field goal that gave the Gators some momentum. Florida turned that momentum into points, as Grossman engineered a seven-play, 70-yard scoring drive that ended in a 23-yard touchdown pass to Kirk Wells to put the Gators ahead, 7-0.
But Miami answered back with a 44-yard field goal on its next possession, the first of three Sievers would convert on the evening, the cut the Gators' lead to four. The Canes ended the first quarter ahead, 10-7, after Dorsey connected with Shockey for an eight-yard score.
Each team connected on a field goal in the second quarter, with Jeff Chandler's 51-yard kick bringing Florida within three points.
With 13 seconds left in the first half, Florida head coach Steve Spurrier passed up a 43-yard field goal attempt from the Miami 26 to take a shot at the red zone. The decision to go for the lead backfired. Grossman's pass, intended for receiver Taylor Jacobs, was badly under thrown, and Miami cornerback Leonard Myers picked it off send both squads to the locker rooms with Miami on top, 13-10.
The Canes opened the second half with the ball and were eager to add to their lead, but Florida had other plans.
On the first play from scrimmage, Brown sacked Dorsey for an eight-yard loss and put Miami in a deep hole. Two plays later, Keiwan Ratliff picked off Dorsey on third-and-15 and Florida took over possession in Hurricane territory.
It took just one offensive snap for Florida to jump back ahead, as Graham burst for a 36-yard touchdown run that put the Gators on top, 17-13. But the Hurricanes withstood the blow and delivered a big counterpunch, scoring touchdowns on their next two drives to go ahead for good.
Freshman fullback D.J. Williams hauled in a 19-yard pass from Dorsey for the first score, wrapping up a dominant 12-play scoring drive that covered 80 yards.
After forcing a three-and-out, Miami scored again through the air on its next possession when Davenport made a circus catch on a two-yard pass from Dorsey that gave the Canes' QB his third touchdown of the game and put the Hurricanes ahead by ten.
The Gators, sensing the game slipping away, made a big play late in the third quarter to give Florida hope. Miami was driving again and had entered Gator territory before Dorsey took a shot deep on first-and-10 from the UF 49. Moss had Lito Sheppard beat down the right sideline, but the Florida pass rush forced the pocket to collapse just as Dorsey released the ball. The Gators' DB picked off the underthrown pass and prevented the Miami lead from growing to 17.
Grossman and the Gators converted the turnover into points, driving 79 yards before Chandler hit as 26-yard field goal to bring Florida within a score, 27-20.
But that score would never come, as the Hurricanes' defense blanked the Gators for the final 12:50. Facing a third-and-10 with 7:40 to go and a 10-point deficit, Grossman forced a pass to the left side intended for Caldwell. Buchanon baited the throw and instinctively jumped the route for an interception that was a big blow to the Gator sideline.
The Hurricanes delivered the knockout punch with 4:21 remaining in the game, as Davenport rushed for a three-yard touchdown and the Canes went into full celebration mode. Miami's mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, was called for a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after running into the end zone to celebrate with Davenport and his teammates.
Sievers lined up for a 35-yard PAT, but a penalty for too many men on the field moved the Canes back another 15-yards and Miami's kicker was forced to attempt a 50-yard kick. Sievers, who had converted a 50-yard extra point earlier in the season, drilled the kick through the middle of the uprights to put Miami ahead by 17 points.
A dejected Florida sideline watched Jesse Palmer come in to the game and try to provide a late spark, but the new quarterback did not fare much better than the one he replaced.
With 2:08 to go, Palmer was picked off by Morgan at the goal line and Miami's unanimous All-American linebacker, team captain, Big East Defensive Player of the Year and the recipient of that year's Butkus Award, Nagurski Trophy and Bednarik Award returned the interception 26 yards to seal Miami's 37-20 victory and cap a hall of fame career.
"We got what we deserved," Spurrier said following the game. "You've got to give Miami credit, because they were better than us. It was sort of embarrassing the way we played."
Dorsey, who finished with 22 completions in 40 attempts for 270 yards and three touchdowns, was named Sugar Bowl MVP.
"He's a winner," Miami coach Butch Davis said. "He's always making the right decisions. And tonight our guys helped by making some big-time catches."
The victory over the Gators meant Miami went undefeated against its in-state rivals in the 2000 season. The Hurricanes closed out the year 11-1 and carried a 10-game winning streak into the unforgettable 2001 season that ended in the Canes' fifth national championship.
But what makes this season-opening tilt between two of college football's most storied programs is the history between the two in-state adversaries. The 2019 game will mark the 56th meeting between the two sides in a rivalry that Miami leads, 29-26. The Canes have dominated the rivalry ever since Miami's program rose to dominance in the 1980s, going 8-3 since the 1983 national championship season.
Miami and Florida's rivalry began in 1938 with a 19-7 Hurricanes victory. Starting with the 1944 season, the two sides met every year until the Gators decided to no longer schedule the Hurricanes following a dominant 31-4 UM win in 1987. The rivalry sat dormant for 13 years until fate and some controversy in the Bowl Championship Series brought the two teams back together.
Miami finished the 2000 regular season winners of nine consecutive games to run its record to 10-1. The Hurricanes ranked second in the AP Poll for the final five weeks of the regular season and had wins over both No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Virginia Tech during the regular season.
But the BCS computers determined that Florida State would face No. 1 Oklahoma in the 2001 Orange Bowl, ranking the Seminoles ahead of the Hurricanes by 32-hundredths of a point.
Despite identical records and a head-to-head win over the Noles, Miami was denied a chance to play outright for the national championship in their hometown.
Instead, they were destined for a date with the rival Gators in the 2001 Sugar Bowl and they entered that game feeling slighted and also hungry to prove they were the best team in the country and that meant bad news for the University of Florida.
"Hey, there's 116 other teams or however many Division I schools there are out there that would love to be in our position," said Miami sophomore tight end Jeremy Shockey at the time. "This is a great opportunity for us," Shockey said. "You can't let good opportunities like this slip past you."
The Gators headed to New Orleans as the SEC champion with a 10-2 record and ranked seventh in the BCS poll. Florida's team featured talent and depth on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Rex Grossman, receivers Jabar Gaffney and Reche Caldwell, running back Earnest Graham, cornerback/return specialist Lito Sheppard, defensive end Alex Brown, defensive tackle Gerard Warren and safety Marquand Manuel.
Add in gifted quarterback Ken Dorsey, a sophomore who threw for 25 touchdowns and just five interceptions during the regular season, as well as Shockey, junior running back Najeh Davenport and sophomore standout back Clinton Portis and the depth on offense was significant.
Tack on a defense that included future NFL first rounder Damione Lewis anchoring the defensive line and a secondary that featured three future first rounders in Edward Reed, Mike Rumph and Phillip Buchanon and you could see that Miami would prove to be a formidable opponent for just about any college football team in the country.
Both sides were amped up when the opening kickoff left the tee inside the Louisiana Superdome on Jan. 2, 2001.
Miami's defense forced a three-and-out on Florida's opening drive and Moss, who had four of the Hurricanes' five punt returns for a touchdown in the 2000 season, evaded multiple Gators in a 27-yard return that gave the Hurricanes' offense the ball in Gator territory to start its first possession.
The Canes charged to the Gators' 30 before kicker Todd Sievers missed a 47-yard field goal that gave the Gators some momentum. Florida turned that momentum into points, as Grossman engineered a seven-play, 70-yard scoring drive that ended in a 23-yard touchdown pass to Kirk Wells to put the Gators ahead, 7-0.
But Miami answered back with a 44-yard field goal on its next possession, the first of three Sievers would convert on the evening, the cut the Gators' lead to four. The Canes ended the first quarter ahead, 10-7, after Dorsey connected with Shockey for an eight-yard score.
Each team connected on a field goal in the second quarter, with Jeff Chandler's 51-yard kick bringing Florida within three points.
With 13 seconds left in the first half, Florida head coach Steve Spurrier passed up a 43-yard field goal attempt from the Miami 26 to take a shot at the red zone. The decision to go for the lead backfired. Grossman's pass, intended for receiver Taylor Jacobs, was badly under thrown, and Miami cornerback Leonard Myers picked it off send both squads to the locker rooms with Miami on top, 13-10.
The Canes opened the second half with the ball and were eager to add to their lead, but Florida had other plans.
On the first play from scrimmage, Brown sacked Dorsey for an eight-yard loss and put Miami in a deep hole. Two plays later, Keiwan Ratliff picked off Dorsey on third-and-15 and Florida took over possession in Hurricane territory.
It took just one offensive snap for Florida to jump back ahead, as Graham burst for a 36-yard touchdown run that put the Gators on top, 17-13. But the Hurricanes withstood the blow and delivered a big counterpunch, scoring touchdowns on their next two drives to go ahead for good.
Freshman fullback D.J. Williams hauled in a 19-yard pass from Dorsey for the first score, wrapping up a dominant 12-play scoring drive that covered 80 yards.
After forcing a three-and-out, Miami scored again through the air on its next possession when Davenport made a circus catch on a two-yard pass from Dorsey that gave the Canes' QB his third touchdown of the game and put the Hurricanes ahead by ten.
The Gators, sensing the game slipping away, made a big play late in the third quarter to give Florida hope. Miami was driving again and had entered Gator territory before Dorsey took a shot deep on first-and-10 from the UF 49. Moss had Lito Sheppard beat down the right sideline, but the Florida pass rush forced the pocket to collapse just as Dorsey released the ball. The Gators' DB picked off the underthrown pass and prevented the Miami lead from growing to 17.
Grossman and the Gators converted the turnover into points, driving 79 yards before Chandler hit as 26-yard field goal to bring Florida within a score, 27-20.
But that score would never come, as the Hurricanes' defense blanked the Gators for the final 12:50. Facing a third-and-10 with 7:40 to go and a 10-point deficit, Grossman forced a pass to the left side intended for Caldwell. Buchanon baited the throw and instinctively jumped the route for an interception that was a big blow to the Gator sideline.
The Hurricanes delivered the knockout punch with 4:21 remaining in the game, as Davenport rushed for a three-yard touchdown and the Canes went into full celebration mode. Miami's mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, was called for a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after running into the end zone to celebrate with Davenport and his teammates.
Sievers lined up for a 35-yard PAT, but a penalty for too many men on the field moved the Canes back another 15-yards and Miami's kicker was forced to attempt a 50-yard kick. Sievers, who had converted a 50-yard extra point earlier in the season, drilled the kick through the middle of the uprights to put Miami ahead by 17 points.
A dejected Florida sideline watched Jesse Palmer come in to the game and try to provide a late spark, but the new quarterback did not fare much better than the one he replaced.
With 2:08 to go, Palmer was picked off by Morgan at the goal line and Miami's unanimous All-American linebacker, team captain, Big East Defensive Player of the Year and the recipient of that year's Butkus Award, Nagurski Trophy and Bednarik Award returned the interception 26 yards to seal Miami's 37-20 victory and cap a hall of fame career.
"We got what we deserved," Spurrier said following the game. "You've got to give Miami credit, because they were better than us. It was sort of embarrassing the way we played."
Dorsey, who finished with 22 completions in 40 attempts for 270 yards and three touchdowns, was named Sugar Bowl MVP.
"He's a winner," Miami coach Butch Davis said. "He's always making the right decisions. And tonight our guys helped by making some big-time catches."
The victory over the Gators meant Miami went undefeated against its in-state rivals in the 2000 season. The Hurricanes closed out the year 11-1 and carried a 10-game winning streak into the unforgettable 2001 season that ended in the Canes' fifth national championship.
Outstanding. Great times. 37 days until Showtime.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 18, 2019 at 01:20 PM
Dang it TSully......
Posted by: raizecane | July 18, 2019 at 01:56 PM
Dos. Great memories in that artcle
Posted by: CGNC | July 18, 2019 at 01:59 PM
Didn't the Canes beat the Florida Gators off the field as well? I remember a scrap on Bourbon street taking place.
Posted by: raizecane | July 18, 2019 at 02:01 PM
Tom
it is with heavy heart I tell U I lost my wife of 58 years. Jean passed in Hospice care July 3 in Fish Hospice care. Love to all canespacers and Go canes
Fran in Debary
Posted by: Fran worst | July 18, 2019 at 01:51 PM
Fran...ALL of us here at Canespace mourn your loss. You and Jean were some of the first and best people from the blog that I ever met and attending UM events with.
May Jean rest in peace and may you find peace in your heart with her passing. God bless you.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 18, 2019 at 02:01 PM
Sorry for your loss Fran.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | July 18, 2019 at 02:16 PM
Sorry for your loss Fran!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 18, 2019 at 02:31 PM
Very sorry for your loss Fran. What an incredible journey the two of you shared.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 18, 2019 at 02:53 PM
May God be with U and your family>
Posted by: herbieibis | July 18, 2019 at 04:47 PM
Fran,
So sorry to hear this sad news.
58 years with your high school sweetheart is a true blessing though.
Peace be with you in these difficult days.
Posted by: solarcane | July 18, 2019 at 06:01 PM
Fran, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Miami football has always been referred to as a "brotherhood" and our fanbase is no different! We got you Fran... the whole U and Canespace are your support!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | July 18, 2019 at 06:53 PM
Fran
sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure your wife was a wonderful person and spouse. May The Almighty grant you and your peace and serenity now and always. VAC
Posted by: VA Cane | July 18, 2019 at 08:20 PM
Fran, I am sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family at this time of bereavement
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 18, 2019 at 08:49 PM
Fran
Many condolences for your loss. Words are truly deficient in this times. May your faith keep you strong.🙏🏻
Posted by: KYcane | July 18, 2019 at 09:39 PM
CMD
“... If you don’t want to be for the University of Miami, go somewhere else. This is UM. This is Miami. We don’t have to beg anyone to be a Miami Hurricane. And that’s in recruiting and that’s in anything else.
“We have to start to create value to what it means to play for the Miami Hurricanes. Because right now in my mind that has been devalued. ... I want to find some guys that are all for the U. Guess why? Because that’s how Miami won in the past. And I don’t care what guys are ranked in recruiting. I don’t care what guys have done on our team. We’re going to win with guys that love the University of Miami. That has been proven over and over and over again.’’
Posted by: solarcane | July 18, 2019 at 10:27 PM
Solar that,s pretty much gospel. Those words from 1983 to 2003 was made us UM. Get that back again and you are relevant. Not easy to get there, easy to fall and hard to get back. For the faithful we will get back there!
Posted by: VA Cane | July 18, 2019 at 11:26 PM
Fran,
I had the privileged of meeting you and your wife and so I am sending you thoughts and prayers. Very sorry to hear of your loss....
Posted by: raizecane | July 19, 2019 at 06:57 AM
KJ Osborn, the senior wideout was named to the Fred Biletnikoff Award (Best WR in the Nation) watch list on Thursday
Posted by: solarcane | July 19, 2019 at 07:00 AM
Shaq media day
(Man I am digging Coach Feeley)
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Miami LB Shaq Quarterman: ‘I’ve seen guys turn into real monsters
Can the Canes win the Coastal? Linebacker Shaq Quarterman says unequivocally “Yes.” BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Miami Hurricanes linebacker Shaq Quarterman is a believer.
That’s a big part of the reason he came back for his senior year.
He wanted to play for his former defensive coordinator and new head coach Manny Diaz, he loves his teammates and he believes together they have a chance to win the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference — despite the Hurricanes finishing 7-6 and 4-4 in the Coastal last season after winning their division in 2017 and ultimately being blasted by now national champion Clemson in the ACC title game.
“I’m sure,’’ Quarterman said Thursday at the ACC Football Kickoff, when asked if the Canes can win the Coastal. “If I look at my players, my teammates, we understand that last year could have been a whole lot different...”
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Quarterman, who said he’s now 6-2 and 238 pounds with 11 percent body fat, will be flanked by standout fellow seniors Mike Pinckney and Zach McCloud. Last season an All-ACC first-team star, Quarterman started all 13 games and ranked second for the Canes with 82 tackles. He had 14 tackles for loss, six sacks, an interception, two pass breakups, six quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
“First and foremost, it’s awesome for us to be able to start together,’’ Quarterman said. “It rarely happens, especially for us to grow as close as we have from day one, being thrown in that fire with the trust of my coach over there. It’s just been really great.
“Throughout every year we’ve continued to grow closer as brothers. To be able to finish off my senior year with them, it’s a testament to our brotherhood. I wouldn’t want to do it without them.”
When asked if he had a message for fans, Quarterman said he did.
“I would tell them to show up and show out. We need them. I need all the fans. They really drive us, whether they know it or not. Every disappointment they feel, we feel it too. And I just want them to understand that.
“[There] was a time where it seemed like they didn’t think we wanted to win and that hurt me to my core. It’s for the fans, you know. They pay so much money, season ticket holders and stuff like that. It’s for the fans. We work hard to win. But it’s for the city.
“We’re not as far off as people would like to believe. But, that’s fine... We just put our heads down and I believe we put in the work this off-season. We have a new strength staff who has blessed us tremendously. I’ve seen guys turn into real monsters in just a short period of time. I’m almost jealous that I won’t have another year. Then you have Diaz, who’s done everything in his power to put the right coaches in position for us to excel even more. With the defense we have coming off of last year, I’m just excited.”
Quarterman also conceded that he felt like he would be chosen higher in the NFL Draft if he returned in 2019.
“Talking with Coach Diaz,’’ he said, “even Coach [Mark] Richt at that time, it came down to what I honestly felt I was worth. A lot of guys come out their junior year. It’s becoming more of a fashion to do that. But I don’t think they understand the long-term results of what that does.
“A lot of guys, two out of three juniors that come out, don’t get drafted. The one that does, who’s to say he goes in the first round? So I didn’t see the reason in leaving a year early, and leaving so much on the table.
“The fact that I get to graduate this year, the fact that I get to do it with my guys that I came in with — I have my once defensive coordinator [as] my head coach— it’s almost like the stars have aligned for me. I think that’s a tremendous blessing.
Posted by: solarcane | July 19, 2019 at 07:15 AM
More Manny Media
Manny Diaz on who ‘can’t live without’ being the Miami QB — and ‘puffy-eyed’ players
BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
JULY 18, 2019 09:34 AM
Yes, there will be a little something (or not so little something, knowing University of Miami football coach Manny Diaz) for the offense when it scores touchdowns in 2019. (Keep reading for that info.)
No, we still don’t know who the starting quarterback is, but we got an update from the coach.
Fall camp begins a week from Friday and Diaz had his first interview at the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff early Thursday before he was to officially meet the media later Thursday — and it was on the radio with 560 WQAM host Joe Rose and “voice of the Hurricanes” Joe Zagacki.
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Here’s some of what Diaz touched on Thursday in that 16 1/2-minute radio interview:
▪ On the quarterback competition between N’Kosi Perry, Jarren Williams and Tate Martell: Rose asked, “How do you get three guys in a wide-open competition going into summer camp enough snaps to clearly find out who’s your quarterback for the [Aug. 24] opener against Florida?”
Diaz: “We’re going to gear some things in the way we practice the first two weeks to make sure everybody gets enough at-bats.” For example, explained Diaz, there may be two seven-on-seven drills going on at one time or quarterbacks doing drills at the same time at different parts of the fields.
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“Everybody on the football field understands, coaches, players people who fill the water bottles, everybody understands that we have to find a quarterback in the first two weeks. The good news is we think all three guys came out of spring as a possible contender for the job. Now we really want to find out who made that extra push in the summertime. I’m hoping that will be obvious when we return.
“It’s going to be the guy that has to have the job. You have to be compelled to be the quarterback at the University of Miami. You can’t live without it. The guy that can’t live without being the quarterback will probably end up being our quarterback.”
▪ Are all the transfers on campus? Diaz: “Not yet. We’re still waiting on a couple of guys who are still clearing hurdles. ... They’ll be on the roster. [Safety] Bubba Bolden and [defensive lineman] Jaelan Phillips will not be on campus but that should be soon [after the others report a week from today]. Pretty sure the rest of the crew should be up and ready to go.’’
▪ Biggest concerns besides quarterback: “Got to get continuity in our offense line. We’ve got more than five that can go in and help us in a game.” Diaz said the Canes still have to figure out the “final five.’’
He also mentioned defensive backs in that category.
▪ Will there be a turnover chain for the offense, as Diaz has more than hinted at several times? “Those guys looked at me with these little puffy eyes like, ‘Coach, you’re our coach now, too.’... I’m not saying it’s going to be a chain, but here’s what I know. In 2016 we didn’t force enough turnovers, right? So, we’re like ‘Let’s get a chain.’
“Then in 2017 we led the nation in turnovers. It would be fun to lead the nation in touchdowns, right? That would be pretty cool. Hell, if we could finish second that would be cool. There may be something for the offense and then of course we’ll always have a different chain for the defense.
“You’ve gotta come to Orlando to find out.”
Also: Athletic director Blake James spoke on WQAM before Diaz and said there are currently no plans for a series with UCF, because if UM were to schedule one, the Canes would want a “two-for-one situation,’’ James said, meaning two games at UM and one at UCF. The Knights would rather have a series with one game at home and one game at UM
Posted by: solarcane | July 19, 2019 at 07:40 AM
Posted by: solarcane | July 18, 2019 at 10:27 PM
THIS ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFULWORDS I'VE EVER READ IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 19, 2019 at 08:23 AM
I like everything I am reading about CMD.
The Canes defense looks really good in spring practice. The players are putting in the work, and they certainly look the part. I think the Canes' defensive line could be the best in the ACC. There might be 3-4 All ACC performers on the DL.
Shaq and Pinckney should also be All ACC, and I expect our striker, Romeo Finley, to make his mark.
I would not be surprised if the defense is actually better this season.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | July 19, 2019 at 03:04 PM
Anyone else think we should redshirt McCleod? I know with that striker position he doesn't get the playing time like he wants. It would help us and better his chances to get drafted if he redshirted!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 19, 2019 at 03:23 PM
UMike and others who are participating in the Canes United Fam TailGate for the UNC Game in Chapel Hill on Saturday September 7th. The Updated Menu Will Be Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder, Apple Brined Legs and Thighs, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Southern Style Creamy Cole Slaw, Grilled Vegatables Pasta Salad. Chef Andrew Said to look out he and his wife might add another Items as well to this impressive lineup. Now this aint for UMike but anyone else planning to consume some adult beverages. Lito will bring his Famous Ice Luge and Variety of Beers as well. It's Going Down in Chapel Hill on Saturday September the 7th Daddy Woooo!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 19, 2019 at 04:13 PM
Fran, SO sorry for your loss. Words cannot adequately express our sorrow for your losing your soulmate. Your CaneSpace family is pulling for you. Peace be with you in this time of loss.
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 19, 2019 at 04:43 PM
I would not be surprised if the defense is actually better this season.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | July 19, 2019 at 03:04
I agree BigWindy... My biggest concern on D is replacing Willis in the middle, otherwise, we should be very athletic and disruptive.
I just hope our O starts to click. I’m happy with what I’m hearing about the coaching so far, but I t ALL starts with the O-line. (See Wisconsin.) Also, I’m not so sure I’m on board with an Offensive “chain.”
Let’s Go CANES!
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 19, 2019 at 08:03 PM
roach
Yea the more you mess with an original idea the more you dilute what made it unique. Today's kids thrive on social media gimmicks so I understand Manny's idea.
I couldn't picture Devin Hester needing a necklace to inspire him.
Posted by: solarcane | July 19, 2019 at 08:10 PM
They should just forego the pre-game meal, and have some big ole turkey drumsticks BBQing and let them take a few big chomps when they score! That would get ME motivated! LOL
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 19, 2019 at 08:20 PM
I would say what would get me motivated to score but I would have to ban myself from the blog.
UM 34 - UF 13
Posted by: 86Cane | July 20, 2019 at 08:19 AM
A blast from the past
Here is Jacory Harris and Kyle Wright
Discussing being Quarterback at Miami
I did this one years ago, little did I know how many shyty qbs were still on tap.
https://youtu.be/t_WCs54KtiE
Posted by: solarcane | July 20, 2019 at 09:16 AM
Let’s Go CANES!
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 19, 2019 at 08:03 PM
I thought the Canes would miss Willis, too, but the new DTs like Ford, Miller and Silvera, are bigger and more athletic. No one is talking about Ford, but he could be All ACC. He may not have the same stats as Willis, but from a physical standpoint, Ford is much bigger than Willis and he looks like an NFL DT. Forget what these players are listed at, look at them standing on the field and make your own judgements.
With the addition of Trevon Hill and the maturity of Garvin, Patchan, Rousseau and Harvey, the Canes are also much bigger, athletic, experienced and deeper at DEs, and I am going out on a limb to predict that the Canes will have the best DL in the ACC. I know it’s hard to believe, but IMHO, the Canes DL will draw more double teams this year and free up the LBs and safeties to come up and make plays. Teams will hate facing the Canes DL this season for fear of being physically beaten up and embarrassed
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 20, 2019 at 11:57 AM
Chantz Williams commits to the Canes! That Jacksonville pipeline continues! Huge!
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 20, 2019 at 12:04 PM
With Chantz Williams on board, that’s 22 commits for the 2020 class. Spots are filling up.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 20, 2019 at 12:30 PM
Terrance
I will call you later today
Posted by: KYcane | July 20, 2019 at 01:23 PM
Teams will hate facing the Canes DL this season for fear of being physically beaten up and embarrassed
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 20, 2019 at 11:57 AM
MAN, I LOVE the sound of THAT! Hopefully we can keep them all healthy, for a change.
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 20, 2019 at 01:31 PM
Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. Jean was looking for a real turn around this year, she was tired om my moping around. Go Canes.
Posted by: Fran Worst | July 20, 2019 at 01:37 PM
KY Sounds great Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 20, 2019 at 06:31 PM
Posted by: solarcane | July 20, 2019 at 09:16 AM
A different decade, a different time. Same old sockpuppet GD show on the blob today as back then.
The more things change the more they stay the same, except for Harris' spot in the record books, that eventually got worse thanks to an even shittier quitter. But Ken Dorsey continually has them all still beat to this very day so it evens out!
"We want something for scoring touchdowns," whines the offense.
Try this thing on for sized called, "wins," morons, something the football team isn't accustomed to enough for a generation now to be asking for a participation prize in doing what you were recruited to do in the first place while getting your free ride with benefits. Collect enough in one season and you get this thing called a, "championship." What a concept!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 21, 2019 at 11:34 AM
"We want something for scoring touchdowns," whines the offense.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 21, 2019 at 11:34 AM
How about dignity
Posted by: solarcane | July 21, 2019 at 02:44 PM
Hey, The Herb says whatever U got to do motivate The OH, another chain, cabbage, Kale, Uh but that is illegal but U get the drift. Do your part and then Maybe a pot at the end of the rainbow.
Good pick-up in getting Williams. Still worried about The CB's, nothing really close to a high 3 star or better. I believe Tennison and Williams are safties, so Diaz and Da boyz need to get with digging behind some rocks to find some ballers.
Posted by: herbieibis | July 21, 2019 at 07:51 PM
"We want something for scoring touchdowns," whines the offense.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 21, 2019 at 11:34 AM
How about dignity
Posted by: solarcane | July 21, 2019 at 02:44 PM
Better ask Bob Dylan?
Posted by: 86Cane | July 21, 2019 at 09:29 PM
Better ask Bob Dylan?
Posted by: 86Cane | July 21, 2019 at 09:29 PM
So many roads, so much at stake
Too many dead ends, I'm at the edge of the lake
Sometimes I wonder what it's gonna take
To find dignity
Posted by: solarcane | July 21, 2019 at 10:08 PM
Fran, I am so very sorry to hear about Jean. Prayers sent your way.
Posted by: CGNC | July 22, 2019 at 02:23 PM
How accurate do you have to be with receivers like this?
👽51Savage (@FL0so) Tweeted:
Martell to Pope... noodles showing out this year https://t.co/yLIxH0EgCZ https://twitter.com/FL0so/status/1152367419127713795?s=17
Posted by: solarcane | July 22, 2019 at 07:11 PM
I dunno who was throwing to Pope but that was a nice grab
Posted by: solarcane | July 22, 2019 at 07:13 PM
Looks like Matocha throwing that pass, the throw isn’t good and Pope’s catch shows great hands but was probably out of bounds
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 22, 2019 at 07:52 PM
This tells me Perry is not going to start
CMD
“I think he’s improving. I do. But I think he’s still learning. Quarterbacks don’t end up on lists (of players who get in trouble), and that’s just the way it should be.
Quarterbacks should not be high-maintenance guys off the field. If anything, they should be the opposite. They should be the most low-maintenance part of your football team.
Growing into what it means to be the quarterback at the University of Miami is what they’re all really learning to be, to be perfectly honest with you. I would say N’Kosi, like all of them, is better. But I would not say that he’s figured it all out and is straight A’s across the board.”
Posted by: solarcane | July 22, 2019 at 08:05 PM
Windy, good call
Posted by: solarcane | July 22, 2019 at 08:07 PM
There’s part of me that wants an Iron Throne...mounted atop a massive marble pedestal...as the TD celebration. Overlay it gold, and set it off of the 50 yard line. But don’t use it for every TD. For special occasions.
Then there’s the more realistic side of me that says the TD and eventual victory are more than enough.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 22, 2019 at 08:35 PM
2019 ACC football preseason poll (1st place votes):
ACC Atlantic
1. Clemson 1,209 (171)
2. Syracuse 913 (2)
3. Florida State 753
4. NC State 666
5. Boston College 588
6. Wake Forest 462
7. Louisville 253
ACC Coastal
1. Virginia 1,003 (82)
2. Miami 992 (55)
3. Virginia Tech 827 (20)
4. Pitt 691 (8)
5. Duke 566 (6)
6. North Carolina 463 (1)
7. Georgia Tech 302 (1)
2018's Preseason poll [where they really finished]:
Atlantic Division
(First place votes in parenthesis)
1. Clemson (145) – 1,031 [Champion of everything]
2. Florida State (1) – 789 [tied for 6th lol]
3. NC State (2) – 712 [3rd, good work media]
4. Boston College – 545 [4th, good work media]
5. Louisville – 422 [7th]
6. Wake Forest – 413 [tied for 6th, good work media]
7. Syracuse – 232 [2nd, fake news media]
Coastal Division
(First place votes in parenthesis)
1. Miami (122) – 998 [tied for 5th]
2. Virginia Tech (16) – 838 [tied for 5th]
3. Georgia Tech (8) – 654 [2nd]
4. Duke (1) – 607 [6th]
5. Pitt – 420 [1st, fake news media]
6. North Carolina (1) – 370 [7th]
7. Virginia – 257 [tied for 5th]
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 22, 2019 at 08:52 PM
Posted by: solarcane | July 22, 2019 at 07:11 PM
Kid has all world talent. I hope we find away to help him maximize that potential.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 22, 2019 at 09:11 PM
To find dignity
Posted by: solarcane | July 21, 2019 at 10:08 PM
Exactly.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 22, 2019 at 09:30 PM
Kid has all world talent. I hope we find away to help him maximize that potential.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 22, 2019 at 09:11 PM
We will! The kid has to be patient. I hate these kids who come in and want to transfer their freshman year because they aren't playing. Andre Johnson hardly played his freshman year.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | July 22, 2019 at 09:35 PM
Fall practice starts on Friday! Fall camp and preparation for Orlando game day 8/24 has officially begun
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 22, 2019 at 10:19 PM
Another reason to dislike ESPN......
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27207990/position-u-which-schools-produce-most-talent-position
Posted by: raizecane | July 23, 2019 at 02:29 PM
“Tate Martell, in addition to what he can do on the field with his athleticism and his ability to to make plays with his arm and his feet, we looked at Tate as a gym rat, he’s an excellent X’s and O’s guy, he’s a guy that loves the game and he’s always in his playbook.
We thought he would help change the culture in our quarterback room.
On January 1st we weren’t sure we had a quarterback on our campus we thought we had talented guys like N’Kosi Perry and Jarren Williams were very talented but we just felt like that room lacked the maturity level to really lead a program like the University of Miami.”
Martell was slow to adapt to learning Enos’ offense. He struggled under center this spring and was erratic throwing the football. When Enos put Martell in the shotgun and about four to five weeks into spring practice things finally clicked. Diaz spoke to Manny Navarro of The Athletic about Martell’s progression this spring.
“For Tate, it was Day 13…Tate came out Day 13 and 15 and just was dealing and walked off the field feeling very confident about himself. It kind of changed his demeanor. He went to Orlando (for the spring game) and, in my opinion, played very well.”
The biggest impact for the Miami Hurricanes in the passing game is not from Perry, Martell or redshirt freshman Jarren Williams. Diaz expects Enos knowledge and skill set working with QBs to be the biggest impact on how the Miami Hurricanes throw the football in 2019.
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 03:44 PM
2019 All-ACC Preseason Football Team
(Total votes in parentheses)
Offense
WR – Tee Higgins, Clemson (145)
WR – Justyn Ross, Clemson (123)
WR – Tamorrion Terry, Florida State (69)
TE – Brevin Jordan, Miami (66)
AP – Deon Jackson, Duke (47)
OT – Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson (100)
OT – Ben Petrula, Boston College (54)
OG – John Simpson, Clemson (136)
OG – Gage Cervenka, Clemson (45)
C – Sean Pollard, Clemson (75)
QB – Trevor Lawrence, Clemson (161)
RB – Travis Etienne, Clemson (144)
RB – AJ Dillon, Boston College (144)
Defense
DE – Xavier Thomas, Clemson (84)
DE – Alton Robinson, Syracuse (83)
DT – Marvin Wilson, Florida State (105)
DT – Nyles Pinckney, Clemson (49)
LB – Shaquille Quarterman, Miami (118)
LB – Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (109)
LB – Michael Pinckney, Miami (66)
CB – Bryce Hall, Virginia (122)
CB – A.J. Terrell, Clemson (62)
S – Andre Cisco, Syracuse (80)
S – Tanner Muse, Clemson (78)
Special Teams
PK – Andre Szmyt, Syracuse (88)
P – Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse (70)
SP – Maurice Ffrench, Pitt (48)
ACC Player of the Year
1. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson – 127
2. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson – 24
3. AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College – 15
4. Bryce Perkins, QB, Virginia – 6
5. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State –
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 03:52 PM
Posted by: raizecane | July 23, 2019 at 02:29 PM
List only begins in the BCS era. The 80s don't count for this, nor should they, as resting on those laurels gets you watching fatso and doofus setting the worst loss in program history record before one gets fired while GD whines about how mean Hurricane fans who actually spend money to go to games in seats they pay for are for telling him to get lost already.
So I see no reason to hate on ESPN over this as they're already losing cord cutters like crazy anyway and have other problems to worry about.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 23, 2019 at 04:10 PM
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 03:52 PM
Half the players on the preseason all ACC list play for Clemson, and 3 Canes. Let’s see how this season plays out. I expect more Canes on this list at the end of the season.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 23, 2019 at 07:38 PM
Then there’s the more realistic side of me that says the TD and eventual victory are more than enough.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 22, 2019 at 08:35 PM
I’m down for this
Posted by: KYcane | July 23, 2019 at 08:56 PM
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 23, 2019 at 04:10 PM
I agree with this 100 percent.
We haven't done anything in 17 years or so.
I remember a guy and me going round and round on Canespace about Miami being as big a dynasty as Alabama, I told him he was out of his mind.
We had a run and won 5 NCs, now most fans of other teams have forgotten about who Miami was.
Clemson is all the rage right now, how do they stack up in the dynasty department?
Alabama National Championships
1925
1926
1930
1934
1941
1961
1964
1965
1973
1978
1979
1992
2009
2011
2015
2017
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 09:39 PM
Special Teams
PK – Andre Szmyt, Syracuse (88)
P – Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse (70)
SP – Maurice Ffrench, Pitt (48)
ACC Player of the Year
1. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson – 127
2. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson – 24
3. AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College – 15
4. Bryce Perkins, QB, Virginia – 6
5. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State –
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 03:52 PM
Until these TWO stats change we will never be considered a top 5 team or a National Champion threat again. Special teams and TOP 5 players, if you have NONE, U still suck.
Syracuse has TWO ST players on the list? That is called strategic recruiting by a smart head coach. Argue all U want, facts are facts.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 10:02 PM
Our punter may be able to MAUL people ala Bosher, but can he punt like Bosher? Boston College has a better RB than UM?
#ChildPlease
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 10:04 PM
1992
2009
2011
2015
2017
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 09:39 PM
These are the ones that matter for UM fans.
Before 1983 we were trash.
1992 was the one we lost to them.
The others we had no chance.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 10:06 PM
The others we had no chance.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 10:06 PM
I was mildly irritated
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Our 1981 Team was not trash. A Top 8 Team is not Trash.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 10:58 PM
I say anything before 1980 we were Trash.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 10:59 PM
I say anything before 1980 we were Trash.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 10:59 PM
1981 to be fair and balanced.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 11:02 PM
We wasn't trash in 1980 either.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 11:02 PM
I was mildly irritated
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 10:32 PM
When you threw a kayak paddle through your TV that was "mildly irritated"?
LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 11:04 PM
We wasn't trash in 1980 either.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 11:02 PM
That's NOT what SHE said!
Posted by: 86Cane | July 23, 2019 at 11:05 PM
Lol Soupster Now you are totally correct the Fans didn't buy in until 1983.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 11:08 PM
I will go with 1981 until now to be fair and balanced with the caveat that 1980 was the Calm before the Storm!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | July 23, 2019 at 11:10 PM
We were trash a lot longer than We were gold,that is a plain an simple fact.
I think a lot of fans mistake that twenty year span of greatness as the general history of the program
What we are seeing with Clemson right now is a lot like we were. They are dominating and that brings the top talent to their team.
When Dabo leaves or a NCAA scandal hits they probably will suffer a rough patch just like everyone else.
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 09:17 AM
I think this dude might be the most under rated skill guy in the ream,
"Cam’Ron Harris. Under a new regimen led by director of strength and conditioning David Feeley, Harris has packed on 15 pounds of muscle and dropped his fat percentage from 10% to 6.8% this past spring. That’s great news for a young back who is in line to see a significant uptick in production in 2019"
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 09:32 AM
"86Cane. Under a new regimen led by director of strength and conditioning David Feeley, 86 has packed on 15 pounds of muscle and dropped his fat percentage from 10% to 6.8% this past spring. That’s great news for an old guy who is in line to see a significant uptick in production in 2019"
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 09:32 AM
Fixed it
Posted by: KYcane | July 24, 2019 at 04:20 PM
6.8%... Isn’t that a little high for you 86?
I thought you were getting into TOP shape this year! (SLACKER!)
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 24, 2019 at 05:55 PM
ESPN all pro Canes are into the finals. One look at the defense and it should be a wrap. Jerome Brown, Russell Maryland and Cortez Kennedy weren't even on the team.
Posted by: herbieibis | July 24, 2019 at 06:28 PM
6.8%... Isn’t that a little high for you 86?
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 24, 2019 at 05:55 PM
If you are talking about percent of time Soup will drive straight past a Golden Corral I'd say that's about right.
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 06:36 PM
Posted by: solarcane | July 23, 2019 at 09:39 PM
If not for two epic collapses by Kirby Smart and Georgia Saban would have no titles since 2011.
They also won one of them (2017) by getting into the playoff as a #4 seed, an advantage Miami never had but obviously would have benefited from during it's run.
Posted by: Go Canes!! | July 24, 2019 at 06:42 PM
Go,
the thing is they got there because they stayed close, and we were never close enough for luck, good fortune,or someone's epic collapse to make any difference.
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 07:43 PM
I was watching a show from Atlanta about the best video gamers in the world,
One 90 pound bespectacled kid was asked how he became one of the top 10 players in the universe.
He said it was because he gets up and GRINDS all day on the top games.
I would have loved to see Shaq walk into the TV scene covered in sweat with a little blood dripping from his nose, and see him take an Xbox and break it over the kids skull.
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 07:52 PM
I would know nothing of LSU if not for the football team
https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/lsu-student-tweets-about-shitty-library-0-tds-scored-in-159-years-on-campus-following-new-dollar29-million-football-locker-room-1369807
Posted by: HillviewCane | July 24, 2019 at 09:04 PM
I am going to make a prediction. Canes will win the Nat'l Championship this year.
Posted by: HillviewCane | July 24, 2019 at 09:10 PM
6.8%... Isn’t that a little high for you 86?
I thought you were getting into TOP shape this year! (SLACKER!)
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 24, 2019 at 05:55 PM
86.6% or 68.6% body fat is my normal.
To drop to 8.6% or 6.8% would take a major effort. In the interim I will drink beer and hold the bacon and cheese. I am going to lay down now.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 24, 2019 at 09:12 PM
Yes. That’s exhausting just THINKING about it...
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 24, 2019 at 10:46 PM
Manny says he is inviting former players to stand on the sideline with the current players more than ever this season.
Cane Stolen Valor
WALSH "Hey Ken isn't that guy over there wearing a Cane quarterback jersey?"
DORSEY "WTF!!... Hey Dude, you were a qb at Miami?"
ROSIER "Hell yeah bro!"
DORSEY "I see, I see, what years you play my man?"
ROSIER "Ummm, Yeah I played for Coach Erickson, yeah that's the ticket Coach Erickson."
DORSEY So you played for Coach Erickson, what years was that?"
ROSIER " Uhhhh... The 90s man, freakin righteous man, I won the Heisman, won about 30 games in a row.
DORSEY " Man come on, did you ever hear of Gino Torreta?"
ROSIER " You mean when you can't help cursing?"
DORSEY "Look man, you need to go home and take that jersey off,I have friends that lost to Penn State in that uniform for Christ's sake."
ROSIER " why the disrespect bro? You know it's a Cane's thang!...all over the U
DORSEY " Its all about The U, you dumb fk"
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 11:20 PM
I am going to make a prediction. Canes will win the Nat'l Championship this year.
Posted by: HillviewCane | July 24, 2019 at 09:10 PM
That’s a bold prediction. Of course, I hope you are right.
Posted by: BigWindyCane | July 25, 2019 at 12:38 AM
We are now less then 30 days before the 2019 football season kicks off.....
Posted by: raizecane | July 25, 2019 at 08:39 AM
For Soup, clipping his toenails is aerobic exercise.
Posted by: Old Skool | July 25, 2019 at 09:26 AM
That’s great news for a young back who is in line to see a significant uptick in production in 2019"
Posted by: solarcane | July 24, 2019 at 09:32 AM
I don't think Harris will be underrated for long. I will be very surprised if Harris does not become a very good NFL RB -- Lingard too.
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | July 25, 2019 at 11:11 AM
For Soup, clipping his toenails is aerobic exercise.
Posted by: Old Skool | July 25, 2019 at 09:26 AM
No way i am bending over that far.
Which is why I have someone cut them for me.
#ProblemSolved
Posted by: 86Cane | July 25, 2019 at 02:03 PM
No way i am bending over that far.
....
Posted by: solarcane | July 25, 2019 at 03:06 PM
TWSS
Posted by: 86Cane | July 25, 2019 at 03:28 PM
Linebacker De'Andre Wilder is no longer on the Miami Hurricanes after missing the 2018 season with a neck injury the school confirmed on Thursday evening.
Rats! Best of luck to De'Andre in the future!
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 25, 2019 at 09:43 PM
I am going to make a prediction. Canes will win the Nat'l Championship this year.
Posted by: HillviewCane | July 24, 2019 at 09:10 PM
Don't you say this. You better know Clemson is returning a team equivalent to the 2001 Hurricanes (with loads of sarcasm).
Posted by: Com | July 25, 2019 at 10:08 PM
Tre Hill is in.
Posted by: Old Skool | July 26, 2019 at 04:23 AM
Burns to the Dolphins
Posted by: solarcane | July 26, 2019 at 12:25 PM
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻!!!
Posted by: IraqiCane | July 26, 2019 at 12:54 PM
I would say what would get me motivated to score
Posted by: 86Cane | July 20, 2019 at 08:19 AM
THATS WHAT HE SAID
Posted by: canezilla | July 26, 2019 at 04:04 PM