Page Q Article is a Prophetic.Its starts tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

[caneaddict]

It’s hard to remember this now, but that 1999 Miami team went to Blacksburg with a chance to win the Big East. They were undefeated in conference, and a win in Blacksburg would have put them in the driver’s seat. Instead, they got blown out 43-10. It was same old, same old for a Miami team that had catastrophically failed in a similar spot against Syracuse the previous year (losing 66-13). But what was different was that Miami still had three games left to recover (unlike 1998, where they did spring a massive upset over UCLA the game after the Syracuse loss, but that was seen more as an isolated incident because the Canes had no more games left to build on that UCLA win). In 1999, Miami finished the season with three of the worst teams in the country, blowing out overmatched Big East foes who were a combined 10-24. It was those three blowouts that propelled Miami forward. They followed that up with a bowl win, and entered 2000 with their sights set firmly on the National Championship.

And that is precisely why these next three games are the most important moment in Al Golden’s tenure on the field. To lose any of these games will signify another bad loss, one Miami can’t afford, and would kill any semblance of forward movement. But win out, get to 10 wins for the first time in a decade, perhaps even sneak into an ACC Championship Game (if Virginia Tech loses to Maryland or Virginia)… all that is possible with three wins.

This could be a giant step towards showing recruits Miami is a program on the rise and also go a long way towards reversing a culture of accepting losing. But the tangible issues are still there, and must be addressed. And yes, there is precedence for that as well. In 1997, Miami finished 83rd in Total Defense. The following year the team won four more games than in 1997, improving from 5-6 to 9-3. But the defense was still holding back the program, coming in at 62nd. Miami ended the year with a massive win against UCLA (who was angling for a National Championship). But Davis did not let the overall play of the team cloud the defensive issue, and he dismissed Defensive Coordinator Bill Miller, replacing him with Greg Schiano. The program was progressing, but the defense was awful, and the team could not move forward without upgrading it. In 1999, Miami’s defense was ranked 16th, and by 2000, Miami was the best team in the country, finishing second while embarking on what eventually became a 34-game win streak.

Golden has the opportunity to repeat history.

 

[JefeGringo]

I don't see Dorsey and Portis on the roster. And I see a defense in disarray. We can win the last 3 games but the odds are against that. Respect to the coaching staff and players if they get the job done.

 

[Miami82]

It’s hard to remember this now, but that 1999 Miami team went to Blacksburg with a chance to win the Big East. They were undefeated in conference, and a win in Blacksburg would have put them in the driver’s seat. Instead, they got blown out 43-10. It was same old, same old for a Miami team that had catastrophically failed in a similar spot against Syracuse the previous year (losing 66-13). But what was different was that Miami still had three games left to recover (unlike 1998, where they did spring a massive upset over UCLA the game after the Syracuse loss, but that was seen more as an isolated incident because the Canes had no more games left to build on that UCLA win). In 1999, Miami finished the season with three of the worst teams in the country, blowing out overmatched Big East foes who were a combined 10-24. It was those three blowouts that propelled Miami forward. They followed that up with a bowl win, and entered 2000 with their sights set firmly on the National Championship.

And that is precisely why these next three games are the most important moment in Al Golden’s tenure on the field. To lose any of these games will signify another bad loss, one Miami can’t afford, and would kill any semblance of forward movement. But win out, get to 10 wins for the first time in a decade, perhaps even sneak into an ACC Championship Game (if Virginia Tech loses to Maryland or Virginia)… all that is possible with three wins.

This could be a giant step towards showing recruits Miami is a program on the rise and also go a long way towards reversing a culture of accepting losing. But the tangible issues are still there, and must be addressed. And yes, there is precedence for that as well. In 1997, Miami finished 83rd in Total Defense. The following year the team won four more games than in 1997, improving from 5-6 to 9-3. But the defense was still holding back the program, coming in at 62nd. Miami ended the year with a massive win against UCLA (who was angling for a National Championship). But Davis did not let the overall play of the team cloud the defensive issue, and he dismissed Defensive Coordinator Bill Miller, replacing him with Greg Schiano. The program was progressing, but the defense was awful, and the team could not move forward without upgrading it. In 1999, Miami’s defense was ranked 16th, and by 2000, Miami was the best team in the country, finishing second while embarking on what eventually became a 34-game win streak.

Golden has the opportunity to repeat history.

Any comparison to Butch starts and ends right there. Will he go a different direction on D at the end of the year, we shall see.

 

[nystateofmind]

Defensive scheme must change and Golden must become a better game day coach and motivator.

 

[Gamineal]

this team is not close to the 99 team. my money would even be on the 98 or 97 team beating this team. we have issues folks.

 

[Big Sky Cane]

Defensive scheme must change and Golden must become a better game day coach and motivator.

I guess I don't understand the term "game day coach". The coaching adjustments in game have been pretty good this year with the exception of the last two games. Now if you say he needs to develop better game plans during the week, to be executed during the game, I'm down with that. I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

I just think it's an overused term, that really doesn't mean ****. He makes pretty aggressive in game decisions, is a good clock manager and the staff has made pretty good halftime/in game adjustments during GT, UNC and Wake.

 

[TreOFive]

nice thought but 3 yrsof the same ol same ol will not make me optimistic in one week. I expect the same defensive performance and a fight till the end with fuggin DOOK

 

[nystateofmind]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

 

[sebastian91]

It’s hard to remember this now, but that 1999 Miami team went to Blacksburg with a chance to win the Big East. They were undefeated in conference, and a win in Blacksburg would have put them in the driver’s seat. Instead, they got blown out 43-10. It was same old, same old for a Miami team that had catastrophically failed in a similar spot against Syracuse the previous year (losing 66-13). But what was different was that Miami still had three games left to recover (unlike 1998, where they did spring a massive upset over UCLA the game after the Syracuse loss, but that was seen more as an isolated incident because the Canes had no more games left to build on that UCLA win). In 1999, Miami finished the season with three of the worst teams in the country, blowing out overmatched Big East foes who were a combined 10-24. It was those three blowouts that propelled Miami forward. They followed that up with a bowl win, and entered 2000 with their sights set firmly on the National Championship.

And that is precisely why these next three games are the most important moment in Al Golden’s tenure on the field. To lose any of these games will signify another bad loss, one Miami can’t afford, and would kill any semblance of forward movement. But win out, get to 10 wins for the first time in a decade, perhaps even sneak into an ACC Championship Game (if Virginia Tech loses to Maryland or Virginia)… all that is possible with three wins.

This could be a giant step towards showing recruits Miami is a program on the rise and also go a long way towards reversing a culture of accepting losing. But the tangible issues are still there, and must be addressed. And yes, there is precedence for that as well. In 1997, Miami finished 83rd in Total Defense. The following year the team won four more games than in 1997, improving from 5-6 to 9-3. But the defense was still holding back the program, coming in at 62nd. Miami ended the year with a massive win against UCLA (who was angling for a National Championship). But Davis did not let the overall play of the team cloud the defensive issue, and he dismissed Defensive Coordinator Bill Miller, replacing him with Greg Schiano. The program was progressing, but the defense was awful, and the team could not move forward without upgrading it. In 1999, Miami’s defense was ranked 16th, and by 2000, Miami was the best team in the country, finishing second while embarking on what eventually became a 34-game win streak.

Golden has the opportunity to repeat history.

It took Butch 5 full seasons before that 2000 team started clicking. His teams lost 3 or more games for every one of his first five seasons. He didn't fire Miller until after the 4th full season (interestingly enough, he then went to Michigan State and was the DC under Satan for 4 seasons...many will argue that Schiano basically rode Miller's coat-tails after a lot of the talent was already in place). So, yeah, Golden has an opportunity to repeat history, but not this year (or next).

 

[HarryCarayisGoat]

The only difference between now and then is that the 1999 team was the start of the greatest collection of football talent ever assemled on one team.

But its still a nifty little comparison of the two situations.

 

[Big Sky Cane]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

 

[The Franchise]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

Being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state is a HUGE component. And it's the HC's #1 job according to Bill Parcells.

The rah rah pre-game speeches are retarded. I'm talking about what Nick Saban and the greats do. They have their teams mentally prepared to play every week. They don't play down or sag or any of that because they actually buy into Nick's "process", and he manages to push the right buttons every week to have his team focused and mentally prepared.

Corch Al has a great deal of room for improvement in this area.

 

[NVA CANE]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

Being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state is a HUGE component. And it's the HC's #1 job according to Bill Parcells.

The rah rah pre-game speeches are retarded. I'm talking about what Nick Saban and the greats do. They have their teams mentally prepared to play every week. They don't play down or sag or any of that because they actually buy into Nick's "process", and he manages to push the right buttons every week to have his team focused and mentally prepared.

Corch Al has a great deal of room for improvement in this area.

Honestly I don't even remember the last time those ***s from bama played down to their competition.

 

[The Franchise]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

Being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state is a HUGE component. And it's the HC's #1 job according to Bill Parcells.

The rah rah pre-game speeches are retarded. I'm talking about what Nick Saban and the greats do. They have their teams mentally prepared to play every week. They don't play down or sag or any of that because they actually buy into Nick's "process", and he manages to push the right buttons every week to have his team focused and mentally prepared.

Corch Al has a great deal of room for improvement in this area.

Honestly I don't even remember the last time those ***s from bama played down to their competition.

They never do. And that's why Saban is the best in the game.

 

[Big Sky Cane]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

Being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state is a HUGE component. And it's the HC's #1 job according to Bill Parcells.

The rah rah pre-game speeches are retarded. I'm talking about what Nick Saban and the greats do. They have their teams mentally prepared to play every week. They don't play down or sag or any of that because they actually buy into Nick's "process", and he manages to push the right buttons every week to have his team focused and mentally prepared.

Corch Al has a great deal of room for improvement in this area.

I didn't say being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state isn't a huge component. I said I think he's doing a pretty fine job of it thus far. We may have taken a step back last week, but we've been pretty alright the rest of the year.

Last week was a different beast. We weren't talented enough to come back from those mistakes last week. Fumble....a couple mistakes on D, Touchdown. Fumble....a couple mistakes, touchdown. Knee down, touchdown. 5 missed tackles, touchdown.

I've coached and played in games like that. Unless you've been in those situations, it's tough to explain. A few years ago we were playing for the Conference championship and were heavy favorites. We got down' 17-0 to start the game after a slew of mistakes. I wasn't worried, the kids weren't worried because we knew we could come back. We did come back and win, but we had the confidence of being a top notch team. Our Canes aren't there yet. We are not good enough to overcome those mistakes, without it effecting our mental makeup during the game.

Is Al at Saban's level yet....of course not, he's the best in the game and one of the best of all time in getting kids to buy into the "process". I think Al shares a lot of those same qualities though.

Again.....we look like **** right now, I got it. You just think Al is a pile of **** and won't get it, I think he will.

 

[The Franchise]

I don't really think he has an issue with motivation.

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

Being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state is a HUGE component. And it's the HC's #1 job according to Bill Parcells.

The rah rah pre-game speeches are retarded. I'm talking about what Nick Saban and the greats do. They have their teams mentally prepared to play every week. They don't play down or sag or any of that because they actually buy into Nick's "process", and he manages to push the right buttons every week to have his team focused and mentally prepared.

Corch Al has a great deal of room for improvement in this area.

I didn't say being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state isn't a huge component. I said I think he's doing a pretty fine job of it thus far. We may have taken a step back last week, but we've been pretty alright the rest of the year.

Last week was a different beast. We weren't talented enough to come back from those mistakes last week. Fumble....a couple mistakes on D, Touchdown. Fumble....a couple mistakes, touchdown. Knee down, touchdown. 5 missed tackles, touchdown.

I've coached and played in games like that. Unless you've been in those situations, it's tough to explain. A few years ago we were playing for the Conference championship and were heavy favorites. We got down' 17-0 to start the game after a slew of mistakes. I wasn't worried, the kids weren't worried because we knew we could come back. We did come back and win, but we had the confidence of being a top notch team. Our Canes aren't there yet. We are not good enough to overcome those mistakes, without it effecting our mental makeup during the game.

Is Al at Saban's level yet....of course not, he's the best in the game and one of the best of all time in getting kids to buy into the "process". I think Al shares a lot of those same qualities though.

Again.....we look like **** right now, I got it. You just think Al is a pile of **** and won't get it, I think he will.

You don't need to end every discussion by telling me what I think about Corch Al and how you think I'm wrong. I don't know what's going to happen with Corch Al, as I don't pretend to see the future. All I can comment on is what I've seen to date, and I'm not overly impressed with what he does on gamedays.

He does a really good job with everything else, but, for whatever reason, he struggles on gamedays. We regularly play down to the competition, we can't stop anyone with half a pulse, we are sloppy and appear disorganized quite a bit coming out of timeouts and getting penalties or not being ready on D, we don't appear mentally prepared to start games, etc.

Corch Al's area of expertise is supposed to be defense, but our defense is historically bad. Usually, a top flight HC will at least excel on his side of the ball. Take a look at Kevin Wilson at Indiana for an example. There are a million other examples, but Wilson is a good one because he took a total sht pile and is at least excelling in his area of expertise. Not only have we not excelled in his area of expertise, but we've broken records for inept play. So, spare me the condescending tone when I'm engaging in conversation about our team's struggles.

 

[sebastian91]

Then why do we play so flat and emotionless, sans a few players?

Rah....rah....motivation is over-rated. Skin deep emotion is great, until you face adversity and crumble like a cookie (I know.....last week). To me motivation is the ability to get kids to sell out in the weight room, do the right things in the classroom, community, preparation (not quite sure if we're all the way there with that one). I don't really think we "aren't fired up". I guess I don't notice it. We aren't doing backflips like Horace Copeland backflips or Jesse Armstead double pump pelvic thrusts, but I'm alright with that.

Al has a masters in sports psychology, by all accounts I think he could probably be considered a master motivator.

Being mentally prepared and playing each game at a high emotional state is a HUGE component. And it's the HC's #1 job according to Bill Parcells.

The rah rah pre-game speeches are retarded. I'm talking about what Nick Saban and the greats do. They have their teams mentally prepared to play every week. They don't play down or sag or any of that because they actually buy into Nick's "process", and he manages to push the right buttons every week to have his team focused and mentally prepared.

Corch Al has a great deal of room for improvement in this area.

Honestly I don't even remember the last time those ***s from bama played down to their competition.

They never do. And that's why Saban is the best in the game.

I wouldn't say 'never', but it's certainly a rarity. They didn't put Colorado State away earlier this year until the 4th Q, and I recall a pretty ugly loss to Spurrier a few years back. That said, when you can physically dominate both sides of the LOS the way Bama can, it makes it a lot easier to dominate lesser opponents. There is not a single starter on their D that isn't a junior or senior. The offense is a veteran group as well (a few sophs, but no frosh). Saban has built a very deep roster with the best talent in the country.

 

[fastcane]

Lol, we have one great player on the team this year and a few possible great players in the future, stop with that BS! And that's all it is, BS.

Defensive scheme must change and Golden must become a better game day coach and motivator.

 

[Hurracanes]

This team is not as good as the 99 team. Not even close.

 

[SmokeyRone]

We were up 10-0 and had the ball. A fumble in VT territory, and it was the Butch Davis Sideline Meltdown Circus. I think we had like five straight 12 men on the field penalties right after the fumble, and 2 or three delay of games after a timeout.

Davis was a psychopath as a game day coach. Coker and Shannon were the same, but they were just stupid.