Who Knew That Larranaga Had Some New Tricks?

They called him old.

They called him tired.

They said the game had passed him by.

They were wrong.

No, we are not referring to our good friend and long-time blogger NativeCane shown above with his cute little FSU harem.

And no, we are certainly not talking about KYCane or RaizeCane who can be seen below with two Louisville lovelies with the rock hard abs.

We are talking about none other than the Dean of college basketball with 38 years of experience on the job in UM basketball coach Jim Larranaga.

Coach L has shown that the old man apparently has some new tricks up his sleeve for his ACC opponents this season. His latest trick was to top off a nine game winning streak with a huge, stunning, last second two-point win over second-ranked Duke on Saturday. And, he did it on the road nonetheless.

Here is the story from www.hurricanesports.com (read more there):

The University of Miami men’s basketball team matched its record for the highest-ranked opponent defeated on the road in program history, shocking second-ranked Duke, 76-74, Saturday night at a sold-out Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Hurricanes led by as many as eight points in a start-to-finish thriller to become the first team in the nation this season to knock off a top-two team on the road. Sixth-year redshirt senior guard Charlie Moore scored a team-high 18 points for the Hurricanes, who tied a program record in ACC play with 15 steals.

Seven of those steals came from Moore, good for the most ever by a Hurricane in ACC play and tied for the second-most ever by an opposing player at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The stingy defense helped Miami (13-3, 5-0 ACC) up its winning streak to nine in a row.

“That was an exciting game from start to finish,” Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga said after moving to 7-7 against Duke during his time at The U. “I thought our guys played extremely well and got us off to a good start. Duke came roaring back and played very well. We were tied up at the half and both teams kind of just exchanged punches in the second half.

“Duke, obviously, has earned their high ranking,” he continued. “I’m really proud of the way my guys executed the game plan and stuck together.”

The Hurricanes, who forced eight turnovers in the first 10 minutes, used an 8-0, 51-second burst to grab a 14-6 lead after just 5:11, but Duke (12-2, 2-1 ACC) quickly answered. After the two teams exchanged baskets, Miami went scoreless for 5:24, missing 10 straight shots, as the Blue Devils scored 13 straight points, including drilling three consecutive 3-pointers, to go up by five, 21-16, with 9:52 on the clock.

Duke extended its run to 18-2, taking a 26-18 lead with 7:02 left in the half. The Hurricanes, however, countered right back, holding the Blue Devils without a point for five minutes and notching 10 in a row at the other end to go ahead, 28-26, with 2:52 remaining.

The sides went into the intermission deadlocked at 32, the first even score at the break for Miami this season. The Hurricanes notched 11 first-half steals, setting a program record in the ACC era (since 2004-05) for a single frame. Moore, who scored a game-best nine first-half points, individually recorded five steals, already tying his career high. In total, Miami forced 13 turnovers and committed just four, en route to a 13-0 edge in points off giveaways.

Duke took a five-point lead in the second half, but Miami answered with a 13-2 surge in just 3:08 to go in front by six, 60-54, with 9:12 left. The spurt was part of a streak of nine straight made field goals, including three in a row by third-year sophomore guard Isaiah Wong.

The Hurricanes held a three-point edge, 71-68, in the final 100 seconds, but Duke scored six consecutive points in 48 seconds to go up, 74-71, with 44.9 ticks remaining. Moore made a driving layup through contact at the other end and although he missed the free throw, fourth-year junior guard Jordan Miller grabbed the rebound and sixth-year redshirt senior guard Kameron McGusty made a layup to put Miami up by one. After a defensive stop, Wong split a pair of free throws with 16 seconds to play.

Duke then missed multiple shots at the other end, sending the Hurricanes into a raucous celebration in front of the silent crowd of 9,314.

“When they got ahead by three, it didn’t look good for us, but Charlie Moore made a sensational move to the basket, made an incredible layup and then Jordan Miller came up with an incredible offensive rebound,” Larrañaga said. “Kameron McGusty hit the game-winner, so a lot of guys contributed throughout the game.”

And no, we are definitely not talking about Terrance here with his FSU hotties.

Everyone knows Terrance got game!

Here is a list of some of Coach Larranaga's accomplishments while at Miami:

MIAMI HURRICANES POSTGAME NOTES
– The Hurricanes moved to 9-22 all-time against Duke, including 3-11 on the road and 7-7 in Larrañaga’s tenure.
– Since Larrañaga arrived in 2011-12, Miami’s seven wins against Duke are solely the second-most of any program during that span, trailing only the 10 by North Carolina, which plays Duke at least twice a year.
– The Hurricanes’ three road victories over Duke since Larrañaga’s 2011-12 arrival are solely the second-most of any team, behind just the four by North Carolina.
– Miami (7-7) and Louisville (6-6) are the only ACC teams with a .500 record against Duke during Larrañaga’s tenure, with one of the Cardinals’ wins coming before they joined the league.
– According to ESPN Stats & Info, Larrañaga is the fifth coach with multiple AP top-five road wins over Duke, joining Dean Smith (five), Gary Williams (three), Roy Williams (three) and Dave Odom (two).
– Larrañaga, who entered the game with the ninth-most victories of any active Division I coach, is now 683-467 in 38 years as a head coach, including 213-133 in 11 seasons at Miami.
– With 213 wins as an ACC head coach, Larrañaga tied Vic Bubas for No. 14 on the all-time leaderboard.
– Larrañaga now has nine wins over top-10 foes during his Miami tenure, including eight in ACC play.
– According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, unranked teams had lost 59 consecutive road games against top-two teams in the nation prior to Saturday night.
– The only other team in country to defeat a top-three opponent on the road this season is No.23 Wisconsin, which won at third-ranked Purdue on 1/3/22.
– The victory matched the highest-ranked AP opponent the Hurricanes have ever defeated on the road, as they previously defeated second-ranked Connecticut, 73-71, on 2/20/99 in Storrs, Conn.
– This is the fourth AP top-two win in program history, with three of those four versus Duke, as Miami also knocked off the top-ranked Blue Devils, 90-63, on 1/23/13 and beat the second-ranked Blue Devils, 71-69, on 12/21/62, both at home.
– The Hurricanes now have eight victories all-time over teams ranked in the top five of either poll, including five in Larrañaga’s tenure and six against Duke.
– Miami now owns seven wins over AP top-five teams, including four under Larrañaga and five versus the Blue Devils.
– This is the fifth AP top-three win in program history, including the third under Larrañaga and the third against Duke.
– The Hurricanes are currently the only team in the ACC with a 5-0 league record and sit alone atop the conference standings.
– Miami is 5-0 in ACC play for the second time ever and first since 2012-13, when it started league play 13-0.
– The Hurricanes are riding a nine-game winning streak for the first time since 11/10/17 to 12/22/17 when they started the 2017-18 season with a 10-0 record.

Comments

[alpine]

"Ahead of his unofficial visit with the Miami football program on Sunday night and Monday, prospect Jack Pyburn excited the Hurricanes fan base with his tweet announcing his arrival in Coral Gables. Pyburn who is a recent de-commitment from Minnesota is a three-star edge rusher who has been on the rise recently.

Pyburn is the 1,172nd player, 63rd edge rusher and 152nd in Florida in the Class of 2022. The Miami visit this weekend was unofficial for Pyburn. Pyburn also took his official visit with Auburn on Friday and Saturday. Auburn and Miami appear to be the favorites to sign Pyburn. Auburn and Miami are the favorites per 247 Sports.

Pyburn is a productive player that had 109 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 14 sacks as a senior in 2022. The 2022 Miami football class already has edge rushers Nyjalik Kelly and Cyrus Moss as part of its 2022 Class. The Hurricanes are also strongly pursuing five-star Monsignor Pace defensive lineman Shemar Stewart.

Pyburn told Sports Illustrated he was taking the visits to Auburn and Miami this past weekend and then decide where he will take official and unofficial visits next weekend. Pyburn also recently picked up an offer from Virginia and Florida State is reportedly interested. Mario Cristobal and his staff are making the DL a priority."

[alpine]

saddest fact of the day for all us fin-fools:

The Bills have scored 40+ points 4 times this season.

The Dolphins have scored 40+ points 5 times in the past 20 seasons.

[AeroCane]

Alpine
It says as much about our GM’s and head coaches during that span as much as the players! As long as Ross is the owner, we’re destined for average at best

[Ohio_Cane]

Canes are targeting Jason Candle (Toledo HC) as OC and is Mario's #1 guy, ahead of Briles, who Mario has apparently interviewed.

Candle is a G5 HC, yes. BUT, the offense he runs is legit and he's a brilliant offensive mind.

https://caneswarning.com/2022/01/17/miami-football-going-big-targeting-toledo-head-coach-jason-candle-oc/

[Ohio_Cane]

More Candle info: https://footballscoop.com/news/miami-hurricanes-mario-cristobal-jason-candle-offensive-coordinator

[Ohio_Cane]

I'll give my opinion on Candle, for IF he ends up our OC:

HOME RUN HIRE!

[Ohio_Cane]

"Since Jason Candle took over the play-calling duties at Toledo, the Rockets have averaged at least 31.5 points per game in each season and have twice led the MAC in scoring. Candle kept it rolling when he became the program's head coach and in his first season the Rockets put up 38 points per game, averaged 7.2 yards per play, and finished 10th in S&P+'s adjusted offensive ratings. He's one of college football's best offensive coaches. In this scheme, the Rockets run a modern day spread offense with tempo involved. On Saturday, you will see the quick hitting dart run that Chip Kelly made famous at Oregon. You will see multiple RPOs and zone read actions. There are even some option elements such as a midline read sprinkled in. Toledo wants to spread the field and make opposing defenses guard in space. Last season the Rockets put up 40.4 points per game and that ranked ninth in the FBS"

[toledocane]

Yep

[JCane]

Harold Perkins, 5 star LB and recent TAMU verbal, apparently has said he plans on taking his last visit pre signing day to UM. Hmmmm

[HerbieIbis]

I'll say this, Mario has a lot balls to offer a head coach of another team, albeit a mid major, an OC job. What he really is saying, do u want to stay at that chump school and make crumbs or come here where u can 2 mil. or more. If it were me and my whole life had been spent mainly in Ohio, I'd say no. If he is that good, someone from a power 5 school will eventually come calling for him to be a head coach.

[Ohio_Cane]

Btw, Toledo has put up 24 and 30 points on us the last 2 times we've played them. Candle is the HC but calls the plays too

[Ohio_Cane]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mLTxph9QZk

Found one of the games HL's

[MLALUMNI1970]

Hi everyone, Is the game on TV tonight and what channel??
Still stuck in Michigan, but hope to get to Florida soon.
Stay safe and root loudly tonight!
Hi 86 and CGNC!!

[Ohio_Cane]

Brett McMurphy
@Brett_McMurphy
Arkansas offensive coordinator Kendal Briles has been offered offensive coordinator position at Miami, sources told
@ActionNetworkHQ
. Briles also has been OC at Florida State, Houston, FAU & Baylor

[Ohio_Cane]

That was a quick change of pace from Football scoop's article last night lol

[Ohio_Cane]

As Aero has said several times, Briles is a genius offensive mind, and this is ALSO a homerun hire.

If it happens lol

[CGNC]

Hi Marylou! Game tonight is on the ACC Network at 7:00

[AeroCane]

Ohio
Just read this - Briles or candle - 2 great hires IMO

[AeroCane]

Per inside the U - not sure how I feel about this
‘Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal is considering an NFL assistant coach to be his defensive coordinator.

Miami Dolphins linebackers coach Anthony Campanile is considered an option for Cristobal according to a source.

Campanile is a former safety and linebacker at Rutgers from 2001-04 while Cristobal coached offensive linemen and tight ends at Rutgers during Campanile’s first three years as a player.

Campanile, 39, has served as the Dolphins’ linebackers coach the last two seasons. The Dolphins recently dismissed head coach Brian Flores.

He was also the linebackers coach at Michigan (2019) for Jim Harbaugh and was the defensive backs coach at Boston College (2016-18) for Steve Addazio.’

[Ohio_Cane]

Aero, I've read from a few people that Companile would be LB/co-DC and would NOT be calling plays. the other co-DC would be the guy

TIFWIW

[58 Straight]

The Herb is tossing in a Crystal Ball at a 5 for Shemar Stewart to DA U.

Posted by: HerbieIbis | January 16, 2022 at 08:26 PM

#Lock

[58 Straight]

The Bills have scored 40+ points 4 times this season.

The Dolphins have scored 40+ points 5 times in the past 20 seasons.

Posted by: alpine | January 18, 2022 at 06:45 AM

OUCH!

[58 Straight]

The only acceptable answer is they are waiting on NFL coaches who are still in the playoffs. I can’t see any reason why they would still be waiting on a college coach.

Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | January 17, 2022 at 11:24 AM

DING, DING, DING

[58 Straight]

More Candle info: https://footballscoop.com/news/miami-hurricanes-mario-cristobal-jason-candle-offensive-coordinator

Posted by: Ohio_Cane | January 18, 2022 at 09:16 AM

PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE.

This is how it is done!

[JCane]

Meanwhile, the U 49 and UNC 22 at the half. Crazy.

[AeroCane]

The Herb is tossing in a Crystal Ball at a 5 for Shemar Stewart to DA U.
Posted by: HerbieIbis | January 16, 2022 at 08:26 PM

#Lock
Posted by: 58 Straight

Don’t jinx it and let’s hope deon doesn’t swoop in at the last minute (like Hunter and Coleman)!

[HerbieIbis]

Well,
Those 2 young men done got hit upside Da head. Could of got the same cabbage or more playing against the big boys
They want to be the big fish in a little pond.
Got to have comp. Now are there kids that make the league play at HBC's, hell yeah, always have been but they are fee and far between.
Mario going after a NFL dude for LB coach is cool but not for the DC.
Been saying Briles is the man, until Mario gets the message.

[Sarasota 'cane]

DING, DING, DING

Posted by: 58 Straight | January 18, 2022 at 07:07 PM

Not sure I deserve a “Ding” since the Dolphins are obviously and painfully not in the playoffs! 😂😂😂

I really would like to see Jim Leavitt’s name mentioned for DC. With a guy of his caliber who has already worked with Mario out there and available I’m not sure why UM is still looking. Just pull the trigger already and don’t overthink the hire.

Go ‘canes!

[HerbieIbis]

Dam if Saban ain't sticking his head into politics, trying to get Manchin to sign for the voting rights bill. Who knew he was a Biden sniffer. It's simple,have an ID u can vote. That's my 2 cents on that matter, now back to the problem at hand.
Some report Mario has offered Briles, some say he hasn't. Hire somebody like yesterday.

[alpine]

85-57 stomp-down on the storied NC program:
"North Carolina’s 27-point halftime deficit matched its largest in the last 25 seasons. The other time the Tar Heels were losing that bad at halftime was at Duke in 2010"

everyone was excellent, but it was particularly fun to watch waardenburg kick ass:
"UM forward Sam Waardenburg, a sixth-year senior from New Zealand, was one of three Hurricanes who scored more than 20 points. He came out like a man possessed and scored a career-high 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting. He had been averaging 7.1 points per game this season. Seventeen of Waardenberg’s points came in the first half. He made all six of his shots before intermission, including a career-high four three pointers. Two of them came after Charlie Moore behind-the-back passes. Waardenburg also had two thunderous dunks that ejected the crowd of 5,979 fans from their seats"

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article257429062.html#storylink=cpy

[alpine]

got to beat FSU at home this SA!

[alpine]

Dam if Saban ain't sticking his head into politics, trying to get Manchin to sign for the voting rights bill. Who knew he was a Biden sniffer. It's simple,have an ID u can vote. That's my 2 cents on that matter,
HerbieIbis | January 18, 2022 at 10:05 PM

politics is way above your pay-grade herb . . . stick to what you do best on this NON-POLITICAL blog and pocket your worthless 2 cents

[nemo2020]

Congratulations Alpine!

Miami BB has never looked better than Tuesday night.

Saturday's home game against FSU can demonstrate that UM's team is the real deal

Old players + old coach = new respect?

[alpine]

MIAMI HURRICANES POSTGAME NOTES
– The Hurricanes moved to 9-26 all-time against North Carolina, including 4-10 at home and 7-10 in Larrañaga’s tenure.
– Miami’s seven wins over the Tar Heels since 2011-12, the start of Larrañaga’s tenure, are the third-most of any team, trailing only Duke (13) and Virginia (11).
– Dating back to the beginning of Larrañaga’s time at Miami, the Hurricanes are one of three teams with at least four double-digit wins over North Carolina, alongside Duke (five) and Virginia (five).
– Since Larrañaga arrived at Miami in 2011-12, the Hurricanes are the only team with three wins over the Tar Heels by 15-plus points and the only team with two victories over them by 20-plus points.
– Larrañaga, who entered the game with the ninth-most victories of any active Division I coach, is now 684-468 in 38 years as a head coach, including 214-134 in 11 seasons at Miami.
– With 214 wins as an ACC head coach, Larrañaga passed Vic Bubas for sole possession of the No. 14 spot on the all-time leaderboard.
– Larrañaga is now 14-17 against Duke and North Carolina during his tenure at Miami—the program was 4-31 before his arrival—to trail only Virginia (15-15) for the most wins of any team against those two schools since the start of the 2011-12 season.
– This is the third time in Larrañaga’s tenure Miami has defeated both Duke and North Carolina in the same season, joining the 2012-13 (four wins) and 2016-17 campaigns.

[nemo2020]

“Arkansas offensive coordinator Kendal Briles has been offered offensive coordinator position at Miami, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. Briles also has been OC at Florida State, Houston, FAU & Baylor,” McMurphy said.

Just a few hours after the report, Briles has reportedly made a decision. According to one report, Briles turned down the offer from Mario Cristobal and will remain with the Razorbacks instead.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/report-kendal-briles-makes-decision-on-miami-job-offer/ar-AASUzvb?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531

[alpine]

gracias, nemo!
- and yes, the FSU game looms large, after FSU just had their own 1-point win against both miami AND duke
- do agree with OGV, that in the FSU game, the canes were robbed on the goal-tending call
. . . you should never make such a call on a run-from-behind, high-energy, amazing play, unless it's CLEARLY goal-tending (not just "maybe, kinda looks like"...)

[Ohio_Cane]

Posted by: nemo2020 | January 19, 2022 at 07:22 AM
--------------------------------------------

This is called smart business by Jimmy Sexton, Briles' agent. Candle is our #1 guy and was offered the job, Sexton knows this and tells Arkansas he was offered the job. Then guess what happens? Briles gets a raise at Ark.

[nemo2020]

So, then, what happens if Jason Candle gets a raise (too) to remain at Toledo? He assumed the head coaching role in December of 2015 following a highly successful seven-year stint as a position coach and offensive coordinator there. It seems that he likes it there - and is well liked there.
Perhaps, this is a bridge to far for Mario to convince him to leave the HC job at Toledo for a OC position at the U.

BOTTOM LINE: Do we have a Plan C?

[Ohio_Cane]

I don't know all the details, but I can gaurantee U, Mario has a plan and several backups if needed.

Hell, he's running such a tight ship with info that I wouldn't be surprised if one or both of those names were him trying to flush out moles who leak info out.

[orange 'n green in the vein]

MVP of the game may have been the Monday night South Beach nightlife. Still, that's the best 40 minutes of sustained play from the basketball team in about what? Four seasons? McGusty doing his "poor man's Bruce Brown impersonation always looking for his shot first" is always nice to see.

Still don't like this matchup on Saturday personally, if they shoot like that first half though it probably won't matter however. There were about five or six really good stretches of defensive play by Miami this last game, they need to find a way to carry that into this rematch if they want to get their win in the standings back.

[Ohio_Cane]

DE Jack Pyburn is down to 2. Us and Auburn. Decision on 1/27

[alpine]

Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | January 19, 2022 at 10:07 AM

100!
lol sentence of the day: "MVP of the game may have been the Monday night South Beach nightlife."

[Ohio_Cane]

Welp, Jason Candle has turned down the OC job at Miami. On to #2 I guess.

[Ohio_Cane]

Info on Briles situation and what's transpired with him:

Mike Ryan (Ruiz)
@MichaelRyanRuiz

Briles was posturing to get a raise & ultimately appear loyal to Arkansas’ passionate fanbase. Appears to be working. He was very interested in joining Miami but UM never made a formal offer. Maybe UM circles back but him leaking to McMurphy wasnt a good look. 🛳 may have sailed

https://twitter.com/MichaelRyanRuiz/status/1483825644819656713

[HerbieIbis]

Well, as I said yesterday why would Candles leave a head coaching gig to be a yes man.
If Mario would have listened to The Herb in the first place, probably could have had Briles a month ago but that snails pace was enough time for Da Hawgs to get a game plan together, now what. Obviously da extra bread don't matter.
Just read on his site that he had a descion to make, so it's not like it's etched in stone. Before it said he was staying. Who knows. It's like a soap opera.

[AeroCane]

DE Jack Pyburn is down to 2. Us and Auburn. Decision on 1/27
Posted by: Ohio_Cane

Unless the gators make an offer at the last moment. We get a few North Florida guys but it’s really gator/Georgia territory. I know and hate it as I live in St Augustine

[AeroCane]

So TRob is leaving for Bama. That hurts! Saying rod chance from Colorado (ex Oregon with Mario) will be the replacement. Mario really needs to put this staff together already!
Between TRob at Bama and Corey Raymond at Florida, recruiting defensive backs just got a lot tougher (obviously not impossible but tougher)

[HerbieIbis]

Well, losing TRob does suck but ain't like our DB's were all world and the upper classmen regressed. Most couldn't tackle but he could recruit. So I guess it will take Mario a month to fill this position or maybe after the Spring game.

[Terrance Sullivan]

Eh T.Rob could recruit but his coaching sucked Arse. Good Riddance!

[nemo2020]

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