The U's New Uniform

The U's new Nike Uniform

The Canes are looking for more

 The Miami Hurricanes football team begins another season with several true tests coming soon on the schedule.  Coach Shannon begins his fifth season as the head coach will need to be at his best.  No longer will he be able to rely on our patience in reconstructing this team from the Coker Era.  At Ohio State, at Pittsburg, at Clemson, and then home for the Florida State Seminoles, will provide us with a litmus test, on how far this team can go.  There are high expectations in Coral Gables, with players and coaches thinking national championship.  But as we have seen in seasons past, the Canes need to save some fuel for the final stretch.  The 2009 team was riding high until late season losses to Wake Forest and the new nemesis North Carolina ended all hope for a BCS Bowl Game invitation.  Shannon made an upgrade with Mark Whipple last season and this year d-line coach Rick Petri who has had a history of developing some of the universities best defensive linemen.  With 29 years of experience and a whole spring football camp to mold his line into something special.  The pressure is on QB Jacory Harris to cut down on the turnovers and lead this team to its first double digit win season in over 7 years.  Harris who is a Heisman trophy candidate that has the confidence of his teammates and coaches.  His development is key to the success of this team.  Along with the defense, there is no greater need for improvement.  The victory against FAMU showed us a glimpse of how powerful this team can be.  Harris looked perfect and the defense was hungry and looking for blood.  They ran down the field on offense and caught a feed on their prey on defense.  Next up is Ohio State, a team that will be ready for they fight, will Harris and Company be ready for a bigger challenge?

Parcells is not a Dolphin

Executive VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells

Bill Parcells is not a Miami Dolphin.  Yep, he is paid by the Phins, he picks the players that will fill the roster, and yes he chose the coaches, trainers, and doctors. But do you think of him like Don Shula, Mercury Morris, Dan Marino, or Ricky Williams. No. If a true Dolphin was heading this team, Zachary Thomas would have had a grand retirement ceremony that wasn't pressed by the media, and Jason Taylor would be our starting outside linebacker.  Not because of his name, but because he is still better than anyone currently on the roster.  Jason Taylor, a man who gave us years of blood, sweat, and tears; willing to play for almost nothing just to wear the aqua and orange. That is what separates the two "Dolphins", one would take less money and disrespect to play for his first love; the other would be on a jet plane out of town faster than you could say, "bluberry pancakes" if there was any sign of trouble or a "so called" better job. (on a side note: The Miami Dolphins are the best job and organization).  He disliked Taylor because he thought about what's next in his life and did "Dancing with the Stars".  People talk about being a Parcells' guy and that's all there is. Perhaps Parcells needs to reevaluate exactly what he's looking for.  If he wants someone who will leave it all on the field, Taylor is a Parcells' guy.  If he wants someone who will motivate those around them, Taylor is a Parcells' guy.  If he wants someone who is good in the community, Taylor is a Parcell's guy.  But if he wants someone who will fear him, Taylor is not.  His resume speaks for itself.  Taylor, Thomas, OJ McDuffie, and Tim Bowens were all Dolphins.  My suggestion is Parcells & Amp Co. hang out a couple times a week with the above mentioned, plus Don Shula,Jim Mandich, Larry Little, and the Robbie family. As much as I love winning, selling your soul to the Parcells, may not be worth it.

The Evil Empire is now in Miami

(From Left to Right) James, Wade, and Bosh.  

The Miami Heat is now the, “Evil Empire” of basketball.  They will be both loved and hated, “game in and game out”, and now I understand and appreciate this.  The team that I have supported is now the hated team; I can truly understand why Yankee, Laker, Patriot, Steeler, and Celtic fans enjoy being hated.  Not until my team, had two of the top 3 players in the game, did it dawn on me how fun, and enjoyable the next 5-6 years is going to be.  Winning it all multiple times will make us arrogant and hard to deal with, walking around in other cities and states with the swagger of a late 80’s Hurricane football player.  And that is exactly what GM Pat Riley wants us to be.  People will cry foul, and talk about the conspiracy, and Heat fans will smile and laugh, and enjoy knowing that it is all jealousy.  Riley has had a plan in place for years, to make what just happened, happen.  Trades, losing out to some high priced all-stars; only to acquire superstars.  Now I don’t go around calling everyone superstars.  There may only be two handfuls of superstars, with a plethora of all-stars.  Barbershop all over the country, there are conversations on who is the best basketball player in the NBA. And in probably 80% of them Lebron James and Dewayne Wade are in that conversation.  That is what we have in Miami now.  There has never been a team with this type of talent.  Now talent alone isn’t going to win it all, we all know that the Lakers have the proven recipe to win.  But so does GM Pat Riley.  So now when I watch baseball and I see that ridiculous pitching staff and lineup of the New York Yankees, I tip my hat and smile, knowing that my version is in my city.

Jets in the news, Fins in the playoffs

I'm seriously enjoying hearing so much about the NY Jets and there magical season that is about to begin in a month.  Everyone, including Sporting News is picking the Jets to win it all.  So you ask, "why would he be so happy"? I'm overjoyed because Mark Sanchez and the Green Gook is about to fall fat on there faces.  The first of many stumbles begins with, "Hard Knocks" coming to training camp and filling everyones heads with helium.  If we look back at the history of teams going into a "Hard Knocks" season, only the Baltimore Ravens finished in the playoffs.  The Dolphin regime doesn't believe in individuals except for Pacells.  Carlos Dansby, here is your check, see you at OTA's.  Brandon Marshall, you are going to have to call your own, and we will see you at OTA's.  When players are supposed to be preparing themselves for the upcoming season with hard work on the field, the Jets are preparing for the camera with makeup and speech coaches.  To be a successful NFL team preparation for the season being in late July, early August with focused workouts and clear understanding of the teams strategy.  So while Jet fans and players are celebrating before the season starts, Parcells & company will working hard to celebrate after. Don't believe the hype, believe in the work.