I hope we incur no injuries tomorrow. Will there be any recruits at the game?

I'm glad that I am not banned . . . or even on probation.

Are we allowed to hate K-St?

Thanks!

Does anyone know when former UM diver (and NCAA champion), Brittany Viola, competes in the Olympics?

Okay, I'm registered. Does that mean I can now take the paper bag off my head?

In case everyone didn't know, JUCO kids can officially sign their LOI's today. Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 21, 2011 at 01:10 PM ARE U SIGNING ANY?

Two big weekends with lots of star studded recruits on campus. I'm eager for some POSITIVE news/results.

No time to post . . . I'm watching The U on ESPN2.

2d

Nemo...if U are going to blame D'Onofiro for the defense in spite of the reasons I listed in the article then that is your choice and fair enough. like i said i am NOT arguing that the defense was good, just that it is not ALL on D'No. And if U are going to blame D'No for the majority of the D's problems then U also HAVE to give him credit for developing and playing Perryman, Chickillo and Finnie as TRUE Freshmen. Posted by: 86Cane | December 10, 2011 at 03:15 PM Of course, I completely agree. However, the "bottom line" for any defensive coordinator is OVERALL performance of the defensive TEAM. More often than not, how did our defensive team perform this year? How often did it dominate - and thereby contribute materially to a victory for UM? Conversely, how often was it dominated - thereby resulting in another disappointing loss? In "D'No's defense" I am NOT saying that the lack of production is ALL his fault. (Where did I say THAT?) However, I am NOT willing to say that NONE of the problem is his fault. Are you? (I don't think so). After all, for every freshman who exceeded expectations, there was at least one or two upperclassmen who seemingly under performed. Let's see how well D'No and the Golden Coach do recruiting new players on defense - and how well these coaches and players do on game days in the next few years. Hopefully, then, the "bottom line" will reflect a much improved win-loss record and "University of Miami football will be relevant again," as promised by Jefe Dorado when he was named head coach of the U.

In Defense Of D'Onofrio? Sorry guys but the only stats that count are these: How many games did U WIN because the defense excelled? How many games did U LOSE because the defense sucked? Listen, in the final analysis it is the HEAD COACH who is responsible for both the OFFENSE and the DEFENSE (and special teams too). So, if the GOLDEN one wants to retain D'Ono (and K'ho and whomever), WhU am I to complain? Let's hope he lands a stellar 2012 recruiting class. After all, the new Coach's first recruiting class is the first big step toward rebuilding our football program and returning the U to BCS prominence again. Ooops! When and where have I heard that before?

In Defense Of D'Onofrio Blah, blah, blah . . .

Well, there it is.

OK I'm all in. THANK U

Has anyone noticed that NONE of the other schools with head coach vacancies want(ed) to hire Randy Shannon? Not even FAU.

USA TODAY http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-12-06/penn-state-football-scandal/51677058/1?loc=interstitialskip STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State University is reassessing the role of its football program in the wake of a child sexual abuse scandal that has led to criminal charges against a former assistant football coach and the ouster of iconic head coach Joe Paterno. In his first extensive interview since taking office last month, Penn State President Rodney Erickson said Tuesday that he seeks to transform the university's public face from a football factory to a "world class research institution." “Transform the university’s face from a football factory to a world class research institution . . .” HEY CANES FANS. THIS QUOTE SOUNDS KINDA FAMILIAR TO ME. DOES IT SOUND SOMEWHAT FAMILIAR TO U TOO?

Whenever I think about boring Boise State (located in the middle of nowhere) and its rise to the top tier of college football rankings - and the depth to which the beautiful U (located in the exciting 305) has sunk in recent years - I am left to wonder at loud: WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED?

Will Boise State be in BOTH the Big East (in football) AND the Big West (in all sports other than football)? PS. I've been to Boise. It's a nice LITTLE city, I guess. But I wouldn't want to live there . . . or play college football there . . . or even visit there ever again.

SaveUMFootball Papa Cane Recruitng coup in progress. Coach Golden is great. More to come soon. Posted by: UMike | December 06, 2011 at 10:15 AM ----------------------------------------- Will the doubters be silenced?!?! We'll see soon! I can't wait to hear this news! Posted by: Ohio_Cane | December 06, 2011 at 10:39 AM SO, WHERE'S THE NEWS? I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME SOLID GOLDEN RECRUITING NEWS. HOW MUCH LONGER MUST I HOLD MY BREATH?

NEMO's crystal ball: 2012 season excuse: "We're a VERY young team." 2013 season excuse: "NCAA sanctions . . . blah, blah, blah." 2014 season excuse: "Facilities need an upgrade." 2015 season excuse: "We're rebuilding!" 2016 season excuse: "Shalala, academics, whatever." 2017 season excuse: "New coaching staff." 2018 season excuse: "We're a VERY young team."

ANY NEWS ABOUT THE RECRUITS WHO VISITED UM OVER THE WEEKEND?

Say it ain't so! Hell, I'm addicted to Canespace. What now? Do I have to go cold turkey for the rest of the winter? I'm already having withdrawl pains.