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Welcome back to the game, Manny.
Commented Mar 27, 2010 on News & notes from Pro Day, final spring practice at Eye on the U
News & notes from Pro Day, final spring practice
CORAL GABLES -- It was a long first day back for me out at Greentree Practice Field after spending the better part of the last two weeks covering the Marlins. Here are a few news and notes from Pro Day and the final practice of the spring before Saturday's Spring Game... A group of a dozen Hu...
Manny,
Would Whipple pull a Kiffin and head for a head coaching job at another school after one year? Even with his kid still at UM? My gut tells me that would not be good for the program. What're your thoughts on the matter?
Thank you, my friend.
Commented Jan 14, 2010 on Courtside blog: UM-Virginia Tech at Eye on the U
Courtside blog: UM-Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, VA. -- Just got to my courtside seat for tonight's ACC showdown between the 23rd ranked Canes (15-1, 1-1 ACC) and Virginia Tech (12-2, 0-1). It's been a long day of travel. I left my house at 4:30 a.m. and after two flights I arrived in Charlottesville, where I picked up a rental car...
Those are some of the frankest comments to come out of Randy Shannon's mouth since he became coach. It shows that whatever veneer he puts on during the week-to-week grind of the season, he understands and values his team's hard work and their position in the national landscape. The top 25 discussion was an about-face from comments he made earlier in the season.
Commented Dec 28, 2009 on Canes see bowl reward as Top 10 start to 2010 at Eye on the U
Canes see bowl reward as Top 10 start to 2010
ORLANDO -- Playing in a non-Bowl Championship Series bowl game a four-hour drive away from home in December might not be where the University of Miami wanted to be at the end of this season. But with a win in Tuesday's Champs Sports Bowl over Wisconsin, the Canes will likely be exactly where t...
Good stuff, Manny. Posting during the Fins game? That's dedication! Great news.
Commented Dec 20, 2009 on Canes land Aquinas OL Linder, Barton at Eye on the U
Canes land Aquinas OL Linder, Barton
St. Thomas Aquinas offensive lineman Brandon Linder told me back in August that as long as there weren't any coaching changes at the University of Miami come December or January, he'd be a Hurricane. Linder stayed true to his word. Sunday morning, the 6-6, 290-pound left tackle -- and possibly...
Good stuff, Manny. Any word on whether Whipple's sticking around? Odds Bill Cowher poaches him to the Carolina Panthers in the offseason?
Commented Dec 10, 2009 on Shannon, Bielema do lunch in Orlando at Eye on the U
Shannon, Bielema do lunch in Orlando
University of Miami coach Randy Shannon sat down with Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema and several out of town reporters Wednesday to talk about the Champs Sports Bowl. Here's some of what each coach was talking about. First, Shannon... On playing in the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl: "It’s big for us. O...
Word on the street is that Whipple will be joining Bill Cowher on the Carolina Panthers coaching staff next year. Take it for what it's worth.
Commented Nov 15, 2009 on Grading the Canes: UNC Report Card at Eye on the U
Grading the Canes: UNC Report Card
RALEIGH -- About to head home with a bunch of Canes fans here from Raleigh-Durham Airport. A couple quick thoughts and then the grades: -- In the grand scheme of things Saturday's loss didn't mean a ton. After Georgia Tech beat Duke, all UM was playing for was a chance to play in a BCS Bowl. T...
Good post, Manny. Enjoy the wedding. Canes will take care of themselves.
Commented Oct 23, 2009 on Five questions and a pick: Clemson-Miami at Eye on the U
Five questions and a pick: Clemson-Miami
This week I got an email from Larry Williams, the senior writer for TigerIllustrated.com wanting to know if I'd be willing to exchange a Q&A with him before the Canes take on Clemson Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Land Shark Stadium. RIVALS.COM'S LARRY WILLIAMS ANSWERS MY QUESTIONS ON CLEMSON... Q-1...
Nice work, Manny. Time to get it done.
Commented Oct 17, 2009 on Gameday preview: UM-UCF at Eye on the U
Gameday preview: UM-UCF
It's time to preview tonight's game as the ninth-ranked Canes (4-1) venture to Orlando to take on UCF (3-2) at a sold out Bright House Networks Stadium. REWIND: UM hung on to beat the Knights 20-14 last year at Land Shark Stadium in a game that was just flat out ugly. Both offenses were a mess. ...
Confusing typo in headline as there is also some linebacker on the team named "Spence". When's Coach Whipple talking to the media today?
Commented Oct 6, 2009 on Spencer Whipple enjoying opportunity at UM Hurricanes | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Spencer Whipple enjoying opportunity
CORAL GABLES _ It's likely Spencer Whipple will never be a starting quarterback at the college level. With that said, Whipple is using his opportunity to run the UM scout team to gain experience for his next career. He wants to follow in the footsteps of his father Mark, the Hurricanes' offensi...
Loss definitely stung. Canes aren't built for rain. The difference between these two teams is not as disparate as the scoreboard would indicate. We need to rebound against OU. Need to go long with a vengeance. We'll see if this team really is mentally tough, as Shannon has espoused.
Commented Sep 28, 2009 on Virginia Tech report card at UM Hurricanes | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Virginia Tech report card
All is not lost, UM fans. Remember, you were supposed to be hearing the "Fire Randy Shannon" talk about the Hurricanes started 0-3. But guess what? They're still 2-1. And most considered it a success to finish .500 after the first four games. The `Canes are headed in the right direction. We, m...
Rain should quiet the crowd. And if it doesnt, it should at least ruin all their car keys when these idiots shake them like the lemmings they are.
Commented Sep 26, 2009 on Gameday Preview: UM at Virginia Tech at Eye on the U
Gameday Preview: UM at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- With less than 24 hours before the Canes and Hokies start hitting each other at Lane Stadium in a crucial ACC Coastal Division showdown, fans in South Florida seem to be panicking over the expected stormy forecast. According to Weather.com there is a 90 percent chance of rain ...
Va Tech: The bill is due.
Commented Sep 26, 2009 on Pre-fight weigh-in at UM Hurricanes | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Pre-fight weigh-in
ROANOKE, Va., _ Just arrived in this beautiful, scenic town (kidding), but heading soon to Blacksburg for some chicken wings at Bull and Bones. But first I wanted to give you a little analysis from myself and Darryl Slater, who covers Virginia Tech for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Here's a look...
Sammynole, I don't usually involve myself in such drivel, but I can't resist today. We played your sqaud already. You lost. I know it hurts, but your shittalk is old and dried up now, son. Leading up to a game, OK, shittalk is all good. But after a loss? Now you're just shittalking for shittalk's sake. It looks desperate. Vindictive. Woulda, coulda, shoulda. SCOREBOARD, DOUCHELICK. Lotsa luck with the rest of your season.
Commented Sep 25, 2009 on Forston, Gordon, A. Smith out for VT at Eye on the U
Forston, Gordon, A. Smith out for VT
The Miami Hurricanes just released their injury report for the Virginia Tech game on Saturday -- and they'll be two short on the defensive line. Defensive tackle Marcus Forston (foot), tight end Richard Gordon (shoulder) and defensive end Andrew Smith (upper extremity) are the guys who will be o...
Manny, where that prediction at, man?
Commented Sep 25, 2009 on Forston, Gordon, A. Smith out for VT at Eye on the U
Forston, Gordon, A. Smith out for VT
The Miami Hurricanes just released their injury report for the Virginia Tech game on Saturday -- and they'll be two short on the defensive line. Defensive tackle Marcus Forston (foot), tight end Richard Gordon (shoulder) and defensive end Andrew Smith (upper extremity) are the guys who will be o...
WOOOO, alright, Manny! Coming through with the pick for us... Nothing left to do but play the game. Let's get it on!
Commented Sep 7, 2009 on Gameday Preview: UM-FSU at Eye on the U
Gameday Preview: UM-FSU
TALLAHASSEE -- It's time to preview tonight's game as Miami and Florida State hook up for the 54th time and third time on Labor Day since 2005. REWIND: The Hurricanes lost last year’s game at Land Shark Stadium in the rain 41-39, but pulled out a 37-29 win at Doak Campbell Stadium in 2007... Th...
Manny, didn't you say you'd give us your pick yesterday? Please don't tell us you've been assigned to the Marlins tonight! There's business to take care of.
Commented Sep 7, 2009 on Telemaque, R. Hill out for FSU at Eye on the U
Telemaque, R. Hill out for FSU
Guess there was a reason Jojo Nicholas was listed on the first team at safety after all. The University of Miami released its injury report moments ago and the biggest surprise on the list: Safety Vaughn Telemaque. The redshirt freshman, whom coach Randy Shannon compared to Ed Reed last seaso...
Manny, feed me.
Commented Sep 7, 2009 on Telemaque, R. Hill out for FSU at Eye on the U
Telemaque, R. Hill out for FSU
Guess there was a reason Jojo Nicholas was listed on the first team at safety after all. The University of Miami released its injury report moments ago and the biggest surprise on the list: Safety Vaughn Telemaque. The redshirt freshman, whom coach Randy Shannon compared to Ed Reed last seaso...
Highsmith threw three TDs in practice this morning. Taylor who? Depth may be a bigger issue than lack of a quality backup.
Commented Aug 28, 2009 on Former `Canes QB chooses Rice at UM Hurricanes | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Former `Canes QB chooses Rice
Well, that didn't take long. Former UM quarterback Taylor Cook, who requested a release from his scholarship Tuesday, has transferred to Rice. Cook will have sit out this year, but becomes eligible at the start of the 2010 season. Cook is a native of Texas, and wanted a chance to play closer to...
Say what up to Kirby for us.
Commented Aug 28, 2009 on Former `Canes QB chooses Rice at UM Hurricanes | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Former `Canes QB chooses Rice
Well, that didn't take long. Former UM quarterback Taylor Cook, who requested a release from his scholarship Tuesday, has transferred to Rice. Cook will have sit out this year, but becomes eligible at the start of the 2010 season. Cook is a native of Texas, and wanted a chance to play closer to...
Def no 7th floor crew.
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on Canes new rap song? at Eye on the U
Canes new rap song?
Are you ready for the start of this season or what? If not, maybe this will get you ready. Check out Orange on One Side, Green on the Other Side (Warning, there are explicit lyrics), a song produced by a cast of mysterious unknowns. Not sure if any players were involved, but I know Jacory Harris...
Does Chavez Grant playing safety indicate that Telemaque or Phillips is hurt?
Commented Aug 23, 2009 on Sunday morning practice notes at UM Hurricanes | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Sunday morning practice notes
CORAL GABLES _ Or is this Tuesday? Or Thursday? The days are starting to run together down here at UM's preseason camp as the Hurricanes move closer to their season-opener at Florida State. Coach Randy Shannon had to jokingly ask reporters what day it was because things are getting so hectic. ...
Thanks, Manny. Any word on the scrimmage?
Commented Aug 18, 2009 on Was it more than horsing around? at Eye on the U
Was it more than horsing around?
Defensive end Adewale Ojomo had surgery Tuesday morning for what The Miami Herald learned late Monday night was a broken jaw. UM coach Randy Shannon, who has not disclosed the injury, reiterated after this morning's practice that the 6-4, 253-pound sophomore was hurt "horsing around in the locke...
Bold last sentence, Manny. I like it. And core is corps.
Commented Aug 14, 2009 on Top 60 Countdown: No. 5, WR Aldarius Johnson at Eye on the U
Top 60 Countdown: No. 5, WR Aldarius Johnson
It's no accident two receivers have landed among the top six in our countdown of the Top 60 players at UM. They're that good. Sophomore Aldarius Johnson, much like No. 6 on our list LaRon Byrd, can be among the most dominant players in the conference at his position if he continues to develop. A...
Knockin' 'em out today, Manny. Good work.
Commented Jul 24, 2009 on Top 60 Countdown: No. 35, WR Tommy Streeter at Eye on the U
Top 60 Countdown: No. 35, WR Tommy Streeter
We'll move back to the 30s in our countdown of the Top 60 players at The U. Although No. 35 on our list still hasn't played in his first game as a Cane, expect redshirt freshman receiver Tommy Streeter to start doing some special things when he does. > What we heard about him on Signing Day '...
Good stuff, Manny.
Commented Jul 22, 2009 on Byrd loaded with talent -- and swagger at Eye on the U
Byrd loaded with talent -- and swagger
All the great Canes had it. It was part of their DNA. People have tried to use other words for it in the past. But when it comes to green and orange and that U, it should only be called what it is: Swagger. Sophomore receiver LaRon Byrd is one of those new Canes who are covered in it. Before y...
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