Paul,
At least the Captian had Mr. Probert and Kr. Kocer around when needed, and Brendan Shanahan late in his career.
Jimbo
I'm calling you out Salsadancer7!!
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Paul,
At least the Captian had Mr. Probert and Kr. Kocer around when needed, and Brendan Shanahan late in his career.
Jimbo
You would think that would have been enough, but nothing like having the ref's looking out for you. Funny thing is how they have pussyed the game up now.
Sorry Salsadancer,
It turned into ahocjey thread for a bit.
Maybe we should make a hockey thread .....
Back to our regularly scheduled Salsa
Jimbo
Preview
Nevada vs. Miami (Fla.)
Preview
GAME: Miami (Fla.) at Nevada
TIME: 07:30 P.M. EST
VENUE: Bronco Stadium
Larry Coker has one last chance to leave a mark on the Miami Hurricanes.
More than a month after he was fired as Miami's coach, Coker will be on the sidelines when the Hurricanes face Nevada in the MPC Computers Bowl at Boise, Idaho on Dec. 31.
Coker was fired on Nov. 24 after six years as Miami's coach. The Hurricanes stumbled to a 6-6 record this season, their most losses since going 5-6 in 1997.
"I don't know the direction they're going to go here," said Coker, who spent six years as a Miami assistant before replacing Butch Davis. "I'm disappointed that I'm not going to be a part of it. But I just really believe some great things will happen to this program."
Miami named former Hurricanes linebacker Randy Shannon as the new coach on Dec. 8. Shannon, Miami's defensive coordinator since 2001, was a popular choice among both current and former players.
"I couldn't be more overwhelmed," quarterback Kirby Freeman said. "I was pulling for Randy. This is what we need."
Coker went 59-15 as Miami's coach and led the team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 2001, his first season. However, the team has been plagued by controversy and tragedy this year.
Senior defensive lineman Bryan Pata was shot and killed outside his apartment complex on Nov. 7, and the Hurricanes were involved in a sideline-clearing brawl with Florida International on Oct. 14 that led to the suspensions of 18 FIU players and 13 Hurricanes players.
Miami entered the season as a favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference and a potential national title contender, but fell out of the race with losses to Florida State and Louisville in its first three games. The team later matched its longest losing streak since 1997, dropping four straight before wrapping up the regular season with a 17-14 win over Boston College to become bowl eligible.
The Hurricanes also dropped out of the national rankings for the first time since 1999.
"We have a lot of young players, and I think a bowl experience will be very good for them," Coker said.
While Shannon is taking over recruiting duties and beginning his search for a coaching staff, Coker will be on the sidelines in Boise.
"This team is still coach Coker's team," said Shannon, whose defense ranked in the top 10 five times in six years, including this season. "He has done a lot of good things at the University of Miami."
Miami managed just 19.5 points per game this season, eighth in the 12-team ACC. However, the Hurricanes salvaged their season with the win over the Eagles, rallying back from a 14-3 deficit.
"The future is very bright at the University of Miami," Coker said after the win. "We've been a little down. We won't be down long here, and you can print that."
The Hurricanes are making their first appearance in the MPC Computers Bowl. They will be playing in a city where the average high temperature on New Year's Eve is 35 degrees, with a low of 22 - figures about 40 degrees below the norms in South Florida on the same date.
"It really doesn't matter," center Anthony Wollschlager said. "What matters is we've got another game to play."
Nevada is a little more familiar with Boise State's blue turf, as the Wolf Pack play in the Western Athletic Conference with the Broncos.
Senior cornerback Joe Garcia said it will be "a little weird playing on Boise State's field since we have a rivalry with them."
"But all we are thinking about is Miami and we are looking forward to playing them," he said.
Nevada (8-4) lost its last game of the season 38-7 on Nov. 25 to the undefeated Broncos, who are playing in the Fiesta Bowl as part of the Bowl Championship Series. The defeat ended a five-game winning streak during which the Wolf Pack outscored their opponents by an average of 40-7.
Nevada's only points came when Nick Hawthrone intercepted a screen pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to keep alive the Wolf Pack's streak of 316 games without being shutout, the longest in NCAA Division I.
Nevada ranks 19th in the nation with 30.9 points per game.
"To get a chance to have another game after (the Boise State) game makes a lot of our seniors happy because that isn't the way we wanted to go out," said Tim DeRuyter, Nevada's defensive coordinator and assistant coach.
Nevada and Miami are meeting for the first time.
"We've never played a team of that caliber. It is a good challenge for us and we are going to be up for it," said Nevada quarterback Jeff Rowe, who completed 64.7 percent of his passes while throwing 16 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
"I can't wait to see what a team like (Miami) is like," added senior tight end Anthony Pudewell. "All I have seen is when they play on television."
Nevada is appearing in a bowl game for consecutive seasons for just the second time in its history. The Wolf Pack beat Central Florida 49-48 in overtime in the Hawaii Bowl last year.
Nevada vs. Miami (Fla.)
Preview
GAME: Miami (Fla.) at Nevada
TIME: 07:30 P.M. EST
VENUE: Bronco Stadium
Larry Coker has one last chance to leave a mark on the Miami Hurricanes.
More than a month after he was fired as Miami's coach, Coker will be on the sidelines when the Hurricanes face Nevada in the MPC Computers Bowl at Boise, Idaho on Dec. 31.
Coker was fired on Nov. 24 after six years as Miami's coach. The Hurricanes stumbled to a 6-6 record this season, their most losses since going 5-6 in 1997.
"I don't know the direction they're going to go here," said Coker, who spent six years as a Miami assistant before replacing Butch Davis. "I'm disappointed that I'm not going to be a part of it. But I just really believe some great things will happen to this program."
Miami named former Hurricanes linebacker Randy Shannon as the new coach on Dec. 8. Shannon, Miami's defensive coordinator since 2001, was a popular choice among both current and former players.
"I couldn't be more overwhelmed," quarterback Kirby Freeman said. "I was pulling for Randy. This is what we need."
Coker went 59-15 as Miami's coach and led the team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 2001, his first season. However, the team has been plagued by controversy and tragedy this year.
Senior defensive lineman Bryan Pata was shot and killed outside his apartment complex on Nov. 7, and the Hurricanes were involved in a sideline-clearing brawl with Florida International on Oct. 14 that led to the suspensions of 18 FIU players and 13 Hurricanes players.
Miami entered the season as a favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference and a potential national title contender, but fell out of the race with losses to Florida State and Louisville in its first three games. The team later matched its longest losing streak since 1997, dropping four straight before wrapping up the regular season with a 17-14 win over Boston College to become bowl eligible.
The Hurricanes also dropped out of the national rankings for the first time since 1999.
"We have a lot of young players, and I think a bowl experience will be very good for them," Coker said.
While Shannon is taking over recruiting duties and beginning his search for a coaching staff, Coker will be on the sidelines in Boise.
"This team is still coach Coker's team," said Shannon, whose defense ranked in the top 10 five times in six years, including this season. "He has done a lot of good things at the University of Miami."
Miami managed just 19.5 points per game this season, eighth in the 12-team ACC. However, the Hurricanes salvaged their season with the win over the Eagles, rallying back from a 14-3 deficit.
"The future is very bright at the University of Miami," Coker said after the win. "We've been a little down. We won't be down long here, and you can print that."
The Hurricanes are making their first appearance in the MPC Computers Bowl. They will be playing in a city where the average high temperature on New Year's Eve is 35 degrees, with a low of 22 - figures about 40 degrees below the norms in South Florida on the same date.
"It really doesn't matter," center Anthony Wollschlager said. "What matters is we've got another game to play."
Nevada is a little more familiar with Boise State's blue turf, as the Wolf Pack play in the Western Athletic Conference with the Broncos.
Senior cornerback Joe Garcia said it will be "a little weird playing on Boise State's field since we have a rivalry with them."
"But all we are thinking about is Miami and we are looking forward to playing them," he said.
Nevada (8-4) lost its last game of the season 38-7 on Nov. 25 to the undefeated Broncos, who are playing in the Fiesta Bowl as part of the Bowl Championship Series. The defeat ended a five-game winning streak during which the Wolf Pack outscored their opponents by an average of 40-7.
Nevada's only points came when Nick Hawthrone intercepted a screen pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to keep alive the Wolf Pack's streak of 316 games without being shutout, the longest in NCAA Division I.
Nevada ranks 19th in the nation with 30.9 points per game.
"To get a chance to have another game after (the Boise State) game makes a lot of our seniors happy because that isn't the way we wanted to go out," said Tim DeRuyter, Nevada's defensive coordinator and assistant coach.
Nevada and Miami are meeting for the first time.
"We've never played a team of that caliber. It is a good challenge for us and we are going to be up for it," said Nevada quarterback Jeff Rowe, who completed 64.7 percent of his passes while throwing 16 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
"I can't wait to see what a team like (Miami) is like," added senior tight end Anthony Pudewell. "All I have seen is when they play on television."
Nevada is appearing in a bowl game for consecutive seasons for just the second time in its history. The Wolf Pack beat Central Florida 49-48 in overtime in the Hawaii Bowl last year.
This is only 1 of 4 Bowl Games that the 5 experts picks are divided 3-2. 3 picked Nevada 2 picked Miami.
Complete Bowl Game predictions..
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/expertpicks
Complete Bowl Game predictions..
http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/expertpicks
How many of those "experts" have ACTUALLY SEEN ENOUGH Nevada games actually say to them selves..."damn, this team is actually better than Miami..."...? Mean ANYBODY can basically beat anybody on any given day...but these guys ACTUALLY think that they have MORE talent than Miami does? I find that so....lame....it so 'let's pick Nevada because we hate Miami because ALL they recruit are brawl-starting thugs'.....Like I said, anyone can beat anyone on any given day....but do you HONESTLY think Nevada is better than Miami? IF Miami were to play the same schedule as Nevada....and Nevada played Miami's schedule....would they have the same records they have now?
Take a lude dude! Why assume the "experts" hate the hurricanes? You know what happens when you ASSume! :neener
Nevada will win so you can post the picture!
Why assume the "experts" hate the hurricanes? You know what happens when you ASSume! :neener Nevada will win so you can post the picture!
Take a lude dude!
Nevada will win so you can post the picture!
No one has ever seen 'blue flame' on that field...Neveda will have no clue what hit them....natural speed and ON turf....it could get ugly....
Salsa,
Most of these experts..... so called, are not sitting around watching game film, breaking down the game before they pick.
That said, would n't you think when this game comes up, the experts say:
Miami
Nevada Football.
No brainer
Miami wins
Thats what you would expect.
If anything, I would think that most would pick Miami, mainly for thier name first.. regardless of what has happened in the season.
No one has any idea who Nevada is, other than those that follow them.
Jimbo
Salsa, it seems "on any given day" quite a few teams had more talent than your beloved Canes.
Salsa, it seems "on any given day" quite a few teams had more talent than your beloved Canes.
LOL.....good one. Please enjoy it now, we will be better next year. I will find all those comments....LOL
I love when predictions and the unfortunate things one says come full circle to bite you in your own ass.
Yeah right and Pitt football is going to go undefeated next year.
I will call YOU out and bet that NOT ONLY will Miami have a better record than this year, but BETTER than Pitt football!
AND I will call you out also and state...right here that within 3 years Miami WILL have a better record AND a better chance at the national championship than Michigan!
I think that depends on how much difference thier new / upgraded coach makes.
It could get a lot better, but maybe not, if he allows the same type of atmosphere or not
Jimbo
Jimbo buddy...WHERE are you getting your information??!!!
How about fans from other Big East schools? Good riddence Miami. I am so glad you left and didnt tarnish the Big East. The league never looked better for football and all sports for that fact. Our basketball got better. Couldnt stand you when we played you and wish you all the ills you deserve. Was that harsh? Sorry, but Miami and the ACC deserve all thats coming to you.
