Q&A

[apfenny3]

A few ST's questions.

1. I gave Brax a TOn of schit on here for fair catching so many punts last year. Was it because we couldn't block the gunners or were other teams punters just always having career days vs us?

2. What was the problem with protection up the middle on FG's. It was a problem all year.

3. Regarding "The Play" vs Duke. How often did that play even get practiced and talk about the trip home after that incredible game.

1) I think he finished 8th in the country in return avg., so its hard to get much better than that. He was out there over other guys because our staff knew he was reliable and encouraged a fair catch if it was even close

2) I'm not sure I think just some blown assignments but it cost us vs FSU

3) We've practiced a throw-back pass before but nothing like that. I lost my voice afterwards, craziest ending ever and brought us closer together when we needed it

Why did we not use more pre snap motions or reverses in game?

Good question, I think we should going forward because we have the athletes to do it.

 

[apfenny3]

Was Michael Wyche as lazy as he looked on the field?

How come Jake O'Donnell never got a shot at any position?

What was Ray Lewis 3 like? Seemed like he was all about everything but football

1. Yes he was

2. I'm not sure, I liked Jake a lot and think he could've contributed more than he did. He might've been better off at DE.

3. Exactly, very entitled and never took care of business.

 

[Genghis Cane]

Do a lot of players go out and party hard during the season or do most players kinda buckle down and focus on just football?

And a follow up question: for the ones who do go out a lot (if there are some), is it noticeable compared to the guys who constantly work hard, grind, and focus only on football during the season? Obviously in the off season people have more time but I was just curious about how the players apply themselves during the season.


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[apfenny3]

What happened to the black cleats?

We wore them a few times this year, personally I hate them and most of the players do as well. I know Richt and a lot of the fans like them though

Why?

I've always liked white and think they're slicker and make you look faster and most of the guys on the team say similar things. To me I think the black cleats look like older man shoes but to each their own.

 

[apfenny3]

What's your degree in?

Political science with a business management minor. I originally was planning on law school and to either be a lawyer or do something in politics but recently decided I want to try being a sports agent

Dope. Congrats on your future plans and side note: I got a troop from Western Michigan that told me there's NOTHING there. (I got an offer there in high school but already had a nagging feeling of the nothingness) if you do go there, they're COMPLETELY about the team but unsure how they feel since fleck left.

I've been there before, you're right there's not much in Kalamazoo but they're a good program and honestly I don't care where I'd go I just want a chance to play more.

Got my Masters from WMU. Drink lots of Bell's!

I'll let you know if that's where I end up

 

[apfenny3]

Do a lot of players go out and party hard during the season or do most players kinda buckle down and focus on just football?

And a follow up question: for the ones who do go out a lot (if there are some), is it noticeable compared to the guys who constantly work hard, grind, and focus only on football during the season? Obviously in the off season people have more time but I was just curious about how the players apply themselves during the season.


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Guys go out, its college and Miami, but nearly everyone is able to contain themselves and take care of business. Some people could go out and be hungover and still grind, me included lol but as each year went by I wanted to go out less during the season and focus more, but some people can't handle a practice if they're hungover and it shows. There were some guys that you could tell were drinking too much and getting out of shape, its not too hard to guess who, but for the most part the guys are smart about it.

 

[Genghis Cane]

Do a lot of players go out and party hard during the season or do most players kinda buckle down and focus on just football?

And a follow up question: for the ones who do go out a lot (if there are some), is it noticeable compared to the guys who constantly work hard, grind, and focus only on football during the season? Obviously in the off season people have more time but I was just curious about how the players apply themselves during the season.


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Guys go out, its college and Miami, but nearly everyone is able to contain themselves and take care of business. Some people could go out and be hungover and still grind, me included lol but as each year went by I wanted to go out less during the season and focus more, but some people can't handle a practice if they're hungover and it shows. There were some guys that you could tell were drinking too much and getting out of shape, its not too hard to guess who, but for the most part the guys are smart about it.

Of course, makes sense. I was just curious. Thanks for all the answers, this thread has been incredible.


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[OBLIVION]

What was the real story with Yearby? Some dudes on here said he was a cancer.

 

[Classic]

What's your degree in?

Political science with a business management minor. I originally was planning on law school and to either be a lawyer or do something in politics but recently decided I want to try being a sports agent

both drew and his brother are lawyers. in fact, many sports agents are lawyers. it is one of the best ways to gain competency and a foundation for the profession.

i strongly suggest it.

I've gone back and forth on it and realize the benefits of it. My thought process has been to get a 1 year masters in either Sports Management, Political Science, and some schools have 1 year Master's of Law. The reason for this is so I can get certified earlier and be able to try to sign the guys that I still know. Back in the day you could get certified without having a post grad degree, but now you cant take the certification test until you complete a post grad. I've thought that I could try night law school or some type of part time while I'm working if I think I'll need the extra skills.

I'm an attorney. Unless you want to practice law, do not go to law school. You'll be able to navigate your way through a sports service contract after a little practice, and most of the time, there will be a full-time attorney around to dot the i's and cross the t's anyway. You don't need a law degree, unless you're using it for credibility or to get your foot in the door. I suggest using those three years you'd be trapped in a library to get real life experience in the field you want to pursue.

 

[Shogungts]

Do a lot of players go out and party hard during the season or do most players kinda buckle down and focus on just football?

And a follow up question: for the ones who do go out a lot (if there are some), is it noticeable compared to the guys who constantly work hard, grind, and focus only on football during the season? Obviously in the off season people have more time but I was just curious about how the players apply themselves during the season.


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Guys go out, its college and Miami, but nearly everyone is able to contain themselves and take care of business. Some people could go out and be hungover and still grind, me included lol but as each year went by I wanted to go out less during the season and focus more, but some people can't handle a practice if they're hungover and it shows. There were some guys that you could tell were drinking too much and getting out of shape, its not too hard to guess who, but for the most part the guys are smart about it.

One of my good friends who was on the team in the early 2000s went out drinking hard one night his freshman year and went to practice hungover the next day, he didn't drink again until after he graduated almost 5 years later.

 

[iLoveTDs]

Trump or Hillary?

 

[daytonacane]

Wow, best thread I have read on any Miami board.

 

[ben]

What's your degree in?

Political science with a business management minor. I originally was planning on law school and to either be a lawyer or do something in politics but recently decided I want to try being a sports agent

Dope. Congrats on your future plans and side note: I got a troop from Western Michigan that told me there's NOTHING there. (I got an offer there in high school but already had a nagging feeling of the nothingness) if you do go there, they're COMPLETELY about the team but unsure how they feel since fleck left.

I've been there before, you're right there's not much in Kalamazoo but they're a good program and honestly I don't care where I'd go I just want a chance to play more.

Got my Masters from WMU. Drink lots of Bell's!

Oberon Ale for life

 

[Shogungts]

Political science with a business management minor. I originally was planning on law school and to either be a lawyer or do something in politics but recently decided I want to try being a sports agent

Dope. Congrats on your future plans and side note: I got a troop from Western Michigan that told me there's NOTHING there. (I got an offer there in high school but already had a nagging feeling of the nothingness) if you do go there, they're COMPLETELY about the team but unsure how they feel since fleck left.

I've been there before, you're right there's not much in Kalamazoo but they're a good program and honestly I don't care where I'd go I just want a chance to play more.

Got my Masters from WMU. Drink lots of Bell's!

Oberon Ale for life

Bells Brown and Two Hearted for me.

 

[grover]

Whos the most feared player on the team...as far as that guy would probably kick the most *** in a bar fight

Gotta be Pinckney

hard to go against that

Surprised not a lineman. I would have thought Willis or AQM if still on team.

 

[theu852]

Does a bear sht in the woods?

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[Hurracanes]

Do you believe our play calling is too predictable on Offense? I wish our coaches would watch film from that Pitt Offense and take notes. The D never knows what they are going to do next with their misdirection Offense. I think Miami would be a serious contender if we ran that type of Offense.

 

[arinand1]

Do you believe our play calling is too predictable on Offense? I wish our coaches would watch film from that Pitt Offense and take notes. The D never knows what they are going to do next with their misdirection Offense. I think Miami would be a serious contender if we ran that type of Offense.

Imagine using Jeff Thomas how they used Quadree Henderson... Man that's what I've been fantasizing about ever since we landed him.

 

[umhurricane2511]

What happened to the black cleats?

We wore them a few times this year, personally I hate them and most of the players do as well. I know Richt and a lot of the fans like them though

Why?

I've always liked white and think they're slicker and make you look faster and most of the guys on the team say similar things. To me I think the black cleats look like older man shoes but to each their own.

Damnit mane. Now I feel old.

I LOVE black cleats/socks lmao

 

[FIUMCane]

What's your degree in?

Political science with a business management minor. I originally was planning on law school and to either be a lawyer or do something in politics but recently decided I want to try being a sports agent

Dope. Congrats on your future plans and side note: I got a troop from Western Michigan that told me there's NOTHING there. (I got an offer there in high school but already had a nagging feeling of the nothingness) if you do go there, they're COMPLETELY about the team but unsure how they feel since fleck left.

I've been there before, you're right there's not much in Kalamazoo but they're a good program and honestly I don't care where I'd go I just want a chance to play more.

Have you thought about giving coach Beard a call? If you can play at Western Michgan, you can **** sure play at FIU.

I think they have a one year masters in sports Managment too..plus you get the chance to play for UM legendary coach Butch Davis. Some people here say he's a GAWD.