If Syracuse beat us in a back and forth contest that's one thing. The hurtful thing is that is the 21 point lead. With all at stake, that's unforgivable.
It’s a horrible feeling when a 21 point lead is still not enough to calm your nerves while watching your team. If you told any defensive coordinator worth their salt “hey you’re gonna start out this game with a 21 point lead and oh by the way you’re playing Syracuse and you have the number one offense in the country” they’d be frothing at the mouth. Idc how good Cuse’ qb is, he ain’t cam ward. This was fucking embarrassing.
The Restrepo fumble: My take is Cam Ward showed more aggression trying to run that guy down- preventing a score- than our Defense has shown all season.
Fire the DC and fire the DB coach. Inexcusable the errors lack of adjustments and development especially in the secondary. Coverage has been terrible for a while now
For a while? I am not picking on Porter but the lack of FIGHT I just cannot get past, to just lay down & hope you get a flag instead of trying to break up a touchdown pass - my goodness! Can you imagine what Ray Lewis would have said/done if he was our LB at the time. This is a locker room / culture issue and that falls mostly on Coaching, yes the players should responsibility too but if we know he is going to get burned on every play - get him off the field and let someone else get burned. It is about sending a message..........
@@collinscott834 Yes. With THIS schedule, how do you NOT end the season 12 - O?? And then take the beating in the conference championship and possibly, the game after that. 🤕
@@jerryakers6213 Probably not. I've been watching Florida since that game and they have definitely improved. Whereas, Miami has seemingly regressed. Several games Ward and the offense struggled early. And that's troubling, considering the weak schedule.
Consistently dropping the DEs into coverage or having them stunt inside instead of holding the edge, having your MLBs playing man coverage on RBs & TEs A LOT is not a personnel issue. That’s a game plan issue, which is usually the DC.
JG#3 is a good wide receiver, but has a bit of a destructive attitude at times. I can only imagine how he acted during that traffic stop in the off season. I'm not sure the loss hinged on that play though, since our defense would not have stopped them anyhow, but it sure as heck did not help.
Sure did. But too many are forgetting the offense fumbling the ball for a Syracuse TD. It was both sides of the ball. Remember, after Miami went up 21-0, Syracuse went 42-17 thereafter.
"We use analytics," Cristobal said when asked about the field goal. "It was outside the 10-yard line with four minutes to go. It was, 'get the points and get a stop.' It was a heavy go. … It was a very difficult final game of the regular season. They kept putting points on the board. It was a matter of us getting one more stop." Hey Mario,, Do your analytics tell you anything about a defense that couldn't stop a toddler from walking out the front door? Mario is the worst in-game decision maker in college football.
I have been a Hurricanes fan since 1964 and a season ticket holder from 1966-2004 when I moved out of the area. My wife, both of my daughters and a whole lot of my money attended Miami. In all of those years I have never seen a team with a better offense or a worse defense. This is probably the worst defense I have ever seen. The only way this team can win is by outscoring the opponent. I hope next year they can get that defense fixed. I don't know if it is the players or the DC or both but I hope Mario can fix it.
Been a cane fan not as long as you but as long as Dennis Erickson was the HC and yeah . Best offense I’ve seen since Dorsey and them boys and worse defense I can remember . Just terrible week in week out
The way the Defense played yesterday was par for the course, which makes me wonder why in the hell, Mario took the Field Goal instead of trying to tie the game at 42. I wouldv'e trusted the Offense chances rather than relying on our sorry defense. Even if Miami somehow reaches the playoffs, with this Defense every team will beat us.
I don't think going for it on 4th and goal from the 10 is an obvious call, even with Cam. I would have loved to have seen him rolling out and finding George streaking along the back line of the end zone like he has a couple of times this year, but Mario prioritized getting some points there after the drive stalled. The game was in the hands of the defense in all scenarios: Go for it on 4th and get a TD. Tie game. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go needing a FG. Go for it on 4th and don't get a TD. Down 7. Syracuse ball on their 10 w/ 3+ minutes to go. Kick FG. Down 4. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go. The defense let us down because we don't stop them with any of these scenarios.
They go for it and say they do make the touchdown then the defense STILL has to stop Syracuse with over 3 min left in game? It could go either way the defense still has to stop them and they couldn't
The one thing that stings is we were up 21-0 and with an offense like ours, we were on a trajectory to score 60. We got a huge head start. Imagine giving Usain Bolt a 10 yard lead. No one in the world would predict he could lose. We can blame our poor defense but the offense was B-.
Lance, Lance... Tired of our defense making every quarterback look like a Heisman contender. Put this season behind us and get a DC that has time to staff up with the best.
I could see McCord and his receivers go right up and play for the Jets or Giants.I got to give credit to Syracuse.Their defense was as bad as ours most of the season.They just came together today at home and had a great game.
Mario Cristobal is the worst in game coach in college football history. Told yall this 3 years ago. He can recruit his ass off. Hire him to coach the O line. Take away his headset.. or he'll continue to cost you. Sincerely Oregon fans.
I was working at the bar last night and couldn't take watching the highlights anymore. Still stunned. DC needs to go and MC needs to crash the portal for Back 7 help.
I see what everyone sees, the failure to kneel, the failure to take the field goals against GT, the failure to go for it on 4th down instead of taking 3 point against Syracuse, but...I'm not quitting on Mario just yet. It's not like he won a Nati at Oregon. I think the contract he was given has created equally huge expectations. In reality, he is still learning along as a head coach. My ire is aimed at Def. Coord. right now. All year...little to no improvement with that unit. What Mario does with that situation will be an indictment on him.
This is the most disappointing loss because adjustments weren't made on defense. The one drive i can think of when personnel was tweaked, they were driving, but a turnover was caused by a freshman. The next defensive possession, we switched back to the senior, and they scored. We played base defense too often with linebackers that couldn't cover against a passing team. We were stopping the run and getting pressure in the first quarter. Should have blitzed more in the second half. Took some of that time away and definitely made a switch in the secondary. 7 and 1 on defense have consistently lacked the ability to make a difference and have given up huge plays all season. Of course, with the defensive struggles, I could add a few other numbers, but I'm just thinking about the season and not the last few games. The offense should have stuck with Martinez and Fletcher in the run game. Outside of that, the few times they couldn't respond, the defense should have been able to have their back. The 4th down play was one I could see from both sides, but I probably wouldn't have taken the ball out of my Heisman hopeful hands.
As a canes fan all I can say is Lmao, you have a 21 point lead then totally blow it! Thats all coaching. Defense looked like straight trash as usual. I knew before the game we needed a good lead then just keep scoring, that’s all you had to do. You know the defense can’t stop anybody. That conservative play calling after being up 21 cost you the game period. There was no way the defense was going to stop cuse. Coaching coaching coaching. You could clearly see our defense couldn’t read the plays smh. We could really be in trouble next year not having cam ward. This was the year to do it and we just threw it away.
When you are running the same defense and. not changing things up you are going to get exposed and if you are a competent coach you should be able too cover up the weakness in your players atleast minimumize them guidrey can't do any of that because he is a small school coach. We have 3 commits as we speak that are backing off their pledges you want to guess what side the ball they play on defense. If it wasn't the coaching these kids would not be backing of on a 10-2 team if anything they would jump at the chance and say I can beat these guys out and start on a good team next year with a good dc bro it's the coaching like I said they have gotten worse by the week
@darrylwhite2148 Adjustments can sometimes be helpful and he didn't do that. But his reasoning was that sometimes adjustments can make things worse. They lost by 4 points. The offense gave up 7 points on the fumble.
@@markpaul1383The game needed to be tied when Syracuse got the ball back. UM had to hope to get the game into overtime. There was no chance of that happening if you are behind by 4 pts.
@@RichardBoudrot-oz6gb Get it to overtime? What for? Our defense couldn't stop them in regulation. That's the point. What makes you think (a) we can even get them to overtime, and (b) we stop them at all in overtime if we were there? Not happening, as we saw. I think people don't like the call to kick the FG, but don't have a good justification for their feelings.
The devil doesn’t need an advocate. We all knew that defense wasn’t getting a quick stop. Mario made a bad decision. No adjustments on defense and bad alignment is on Guidry period
No but 5-6 guys were Manny guys and they’re clearly the best team In the conference. Mario is overpaid Year 4 will we be any better than where we were before ?
Doesn’t matter, it is what it is. We wouldn’t have won 10 games with Manny Diaz! Each coach has their own style. Now a player I do miss is Brashard Smith and Colbie Young. Imagine Colbie Young with Cam Ward.
@@Canes9496I was thinking the same thing. Miami was about 4 or 5 “retained” players away from being invincible this year. Those two you mentioned and The two NFL safeties and Leonard Taylor.
Thank you, Miami super fans all you people who hang around the campus that try to convince us that Mario Cristobal is a great coach. He is a choke artist. He's never big game never seen it at Oregon now. The trend continues at Miami. Thank you guys for such a wonderful coach, we are stuck with for a decade.
@@RobertHunsaker-yr5po#1 LB has 24 missed tackles and is complete trash. Yes last year he made second team ACC but this year he wouldn’t have been able to start for FIU. #7 Harris is average at best but #31 Blissette is good but very undersized. Our complete defense looks undersized.
The defense was horrid all season, Guidry needs to go. Outside of that we still did better than what I thought we would. Been a Canes fan since 86 and am still gonna ride with this team. The fact that a lot of people have hated and wanted to see us fail means we’re heading in the right direction.
If Miami can beat SMU, then the Canes will have 11 wins which they haven't had since 2003. Folks are frustrated, but need to keep things in perspective. The defense just wasn't up to the level of their generational QB. It's not so unique. But the program is probably headed in the right direction.
Heather Denich knows the committee better than anyone and she has Miami in at #11 seed, Alabama being the first out. Now, if Clemson wins, Miami will be out because SMU and Clemson are both getting in.
I’m sickened by the Canes’ performance. And I wish you’d cease the CFP talk; WE DON’T DESERVE TO BE IN ANY PLAYOFFS! The defense sucks and played like our record reflects (defensively NOT very good), for we could easily be a 7 and 4 team. Every year it’s the same old stinking, 💩 smell.
Blame mostly Players!! The true freshman corner was picked on all day. Good amount of Defensive players have been a problem. players not as good as you think they are… on the Canes Team. Develop Develop Developing is 🔐! CAM leaves then who is your experienced starter!? 🎉Bring in like FSU brought in DJ. Georgia Tech is not a push over. Took GA 44 points & 8 OTs!! It’s all about momentum away at Orangeman field. If you already in the scoring position!! You go for the TD. You killing me with the hypotheticals. Tie the game or they are pinned deep. You play field position.
I watched 9 live games this season 🙌🏽 so thankful I did not witness a loss this season as a matter of fact 🙌🏽🙏🏽 I will say this.. simply put too. The teams we lost to wanted it more.
College officiating MUST GET STRAIGHTENED OUT. Worst, most inconsistent calls called at suspiciously critical times against 1 team but never called on the other team. Trash trash trash trash trash
Even before the tech loss it was evident we would get crushed in the playoffs. The defense can’t stop a nose bleed, even w those expensive pass rushers and mauigoa
Lance Guidry has shown over and over and over and over how inept he is. This game just reflects about five different games whether we won or lost over the season. Let’s face the reality my fellow Canes fans. There are a few games throughout the season where we could relax and enjoy the game. The games that I’m talking about or excruciatingly painful. I thought we had a good defense in the beginning this season. But one thing I can say for sure is that Lance Guidry failed us. There’s only one more thing to say he hast to go.
Larry, great job as always, but I disagree with the fact Bain, Mesidor, Alston playing coverage that's coaching and scheme! Did you see the play when Mesidor had the RB down in the red zone WHAT. That's coaching and bad coaching... we would be 11-1 not 12-0. 21-0 you win that game come on D wow. They killed us basically all year.
@@MichaelWilliams-ub3xt That's one on one football on the road type common sense...the sideline is an extra defender, don't let the dude get inside to green grass. Not to mention does anyone teach DB's to turn their heads and look for the football at the U??!! 😡
Alex, you have a great spirit my friend ! We all know that defenses win championships! All our rings had good to great defenses ! Maybe we can win 11 with our young kids and Emory in a bowl game ! We really don’t deserve to get in playoffs based on losing last 2 out of three to mediocre teams ! Thanks Alex for your great reporting all year round ! You are by far the best in the busines
I agree Donno brought it all year long even in the off season if there's such a thing this days the best cane insight better than the other the called themselves that name.
As a Hurricane fan and alum nobody felt this loss harder than I did. How do you blow a 21-point lead???? But, that being said, it was/is still a great year. Back in September, any of us would have signed up for 10-2 record. I just really, really hope that CMC can get the defense fixed for next year. It's all about progress. And "progress" from 10 -2 would be something we'd all like to see.
I’m just glad you guys took Mario off our hands. We dealt with those heartbreaking losses while he was at Oregon. Plus that move gave us Dan Lanning. I just want to say thank you.
@markpaul1383 Well at that point the game is tied and in my dream scenario the offense sparks momentum for the defense and they somehow, someway stop them. I understand both things would still have to happen, a score and a stop, but I'd rather go for the TD while I'm in the RedZone right then.
@@MrMadskillz407 I get it. I do. But the bottom line is that we needed a stop. We weren't going to win if we didn't get a stop. The choice to kick the FG is irrelevant. Besides, in the dream scenario, we get the stop and drive down the field (like so many games this year) and win with a TD because we kicked the FG on the previous possession.
Good morning syracuse fan here I wanna congratulate you on the podcast . The duel podcast with the locked on syracuse did the other day. I thought you guys were spot on with a lot of your predictions. Going into the game I really felt like syracuse was gonna have a problem, stopping Miami from running the football. And that’s what happened pretty much in the first half. I felt like Miami should’ve stuck with the run a little bit more. Another thing that people are not talking about is the offense coordinator for syracuse Jeff Nixon the adjustments he made in the second half was truly remarkable. They kept throwing at the one DB who was a true freshman. The way he closed that game out with the first down runs in the jet sweep was surgical I’m glad to get to win and the same time I do believe Miami is better than Alabama. Hopefully the committee we’ll see it that way Alabama only scored three points in their last loss. There’s no way they are better than Miami. I look forward to following you and hopefully you guys get in to the tournament. At the end of the day, it would be great for the ACC.
The defense never progressed they actually got worse. This is coaching. They never made adjustments. Why are we puttin players on an island every play? Why are we playing man when its clear as day they cant? Why did we stop blitzing? It was working in the first quarter. Why are we so undisciplined? This is absolutely on the coaching. Why are we not running the ball and eating clock after being up 21? This is coaching!
I thought we would go 10-2 and lose to the Cuse in the last game so not surprised. Good season. Hopefwe can get Pickett and Ben Hanks to sure up the secondary for the next few years.
I have been a. MIAMI fan since 1983. I can not recall a Miami defense with Supposedly have so much talent playing so bad! Did anyone think after they decided to kick the field goal that the defense would get the ball back?
Everyone knew our defense was lousy. Especially the secondary. That is an area we need to focus on in the upcoming singing class and the transfer portal. Had our defense would have been three quarters as good as the offense we would be undefeated.
They haven’t played defense the entire year. It’s been a problem that defense scares the hell out of me. They had a 21 to 0 lead and they lost the game. How is that even possible because they don’t play defense
We're not looking for a scapgoat nor absolving the players, we want the damn defensive coordinator to make some goddam adjustments when we keep getting burned on the same plays all game long. Help the kids out, switch from man to zone, some type of hybrid, just change SOMETHING!! There is no tomorrow, throw the damn kitchen sink.
My feelings from the very beginning was that Mario did not have the smarts that somebody like a Jimmy Johnson had and neither do the coordinators that he hired. Not for national championship caliber teams
Our Championship winning coaches were not alumni, they were all simply the best available for the job at that moment. The drive to have a legacy guy may have hurt the Canes going back to Randy Shannon.
@@UlisesS-t4lIt's ridiculous how UM thinks they have to hire former UM players or people formerly connected with UM to coach. Do a national search for the best candidates.
Of all of the teams we played, our defense is the ONLY defense that seems completely lost half the time. Think about it. We have arguably the BEST offense in the country and our opponent's defenses at least aren't completely lost. They're were just over matched. So two things: 1. Defensive Coaching sucks 2. Offensive play calling & game planning could've been better at times. As bad as the defense is, there's NO WAY IN HELL we should lose a game up 21 with Cam Ward and this offense!
Porter shouldn’t be an outside corner. Again it’s coaching and development. You know what you need. And areas of improvement. Miami overlooked the secondary and now have to be aggressive this off season. Get Pickett at all cost and hit that portal. Guidry alignments are bad too. Hate to see him go but some of the coverage calls are questionable
Donno, honestly, we would have been whooped by SMU, or in the playoffs. Our offense is great ( minus George, more on that later ) but our defense SUCKS!Guidry is not as good as advertised. They should have gone for 7 on that last drive. Against GT they didn’t and it cost them, now they decide to kick. They ran Ward on 3rd down. Why? Why not pass!! Jacolby… horrible selfish punk player. Get rid of him and Guidry and start over with Emery Williams. Playoffs? Playoffs??? We ain’t going to no playoffs. See you at the Clown 🤡 Bowl in December. 😡
Giving up a 21 pt lead is insane bro ! I used to break things when we would lose but those days are way behind me ! Same ol candy canes nothing new here ! Embarrassing
Do we really deserve to be in the playoffs with the defense we have? Tired of personal fouls! We are our own worst enemy. Appreciate Larry's insights. Great show Alex.
Lance Guidry MUST be fired if he's not man enough to walk away. Outside of UF being in total disarray to start the season, Mr. Guidry has been derelict in his duties to put these kids in the best possible position to succeed. It's been a problem all season long. VaTech, USF, Louisville, and Cal... without Cam Ward and having a run of the mill QB1, those are more than likely losses. Without Cam Ward, we're AT BEST a 6 - 6 team with Lance Guidry's "defense". Although I'm not crazy about Mario's choice for taking the field goal.. points are points.. but when you've got a defense that does not adjust (in game) and continually gets torched on virtually the same plays.. some of this loss falls on him for trusting Guidry. We were ONLY a "top 10 team" because of Cam Ward and a lot of luck. The defense cost Cam Ward the Heisman. Larry is right about the players. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink, and I agree with that statement 100% but if you've got a horse that won't drink.. maybe you need to put in a horse that can and will drink.. and that's up to the guy that's getting paid the big bucks to do. Week after week it was the same old problems that weren't getting fixed. The loss to Syracuse should be more than enough 'motivation' to fix the problem now. It ain't gonna fix itself.
Yes, there is. The game was in the hands of the defense in all scenarios: Go for it on 4th and get a TD. Tie game. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go needing a FG. Go for it on 4th and don't get a TD. Down 7. Syracuse ball on their 10 w/ 3+ minutes to go. Kick FG. Down 4. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go. The defense let us down because we don't stop them with any of these scenarios.
Heartbreaking loss. The defense MUST be revamped. New DC. Need to recruit and transfer portal defensive talent. Wasted great offense. But 10 wins is better and shows improvement. But sour taste in mouth. Keep improving and acquiring HS talent. Mario please take a course in game management before next season. And please stop the penalties.
It’s scheme our defense has not had any scheme or organization for 10 weeks now and you STILL don’t want this DC gone. Unreal thinking idk how bad you want our defense to be in order to change something
I’m disappointed but Mario did what the whole fanbase wanted take a step back and he did. He probably should’ve stepped in on the defensive side and made changes but he all he can do is learn. But the DC gotta go
If Syracuse beat us in a back and forth contest that's one thing.
The hurtful thing is that is the 21 point lead. With all at stake, that's unforgivable.
If you paid attention all season you would have seen a 21 point lead is basically like being 0-0 with our defense.
Who really honestly thought that 21 point lead was safe!?. Be honest!
It’s a horrible feeling when a 21 point lead is still not enough to calm your nerves while watching your team. If you told any defensive coordinator worth their salt “hey you’re gonna start out this game with a 21 point lead and oh by the way you’re playing Syracuse and you have the number one offense in the country” they’d be frothing at the mouth. Idc how good Cuse’ qb is, he ain’t cam ward. This was fucking embarrassing.
Yes, inexcusable.
Unforgivable 😂 act like yall in a marriage 😂 it gets worse next season unless Mario finds another cam ward 😂 js 🤷🐊
The Restrepo fumble: My take is Cam Ward showed more aggression trying to run that guy down- preventing a score- than our Defense has shown all season.
Dead a$$
Fire the DC and fire the DB coach. Inexcusable the errors lack of adjustments and development especially in the secondary. Coverage has been terrible for a while now
Don't see how it isn't that obvious
Unfortunately the previous DB coach, Jhalil Addae was a lousy recruiter and poor developer. Many of us had high hopes since he came from UGA.
Perfectly said
For a while? I am not picking on Porter but the lack of FIGHT I just cannot get past, to just lay down & hope you get a flag instead of trying to break up a touchdown pass - my goodness! Can you imagine what Ray Lewis would have said/done if he was our LB at the time. This is a locker room / culture issue and that falls mostly on Coaching, yes the players should responsibility too but if we know he is going to get burned on every play - get him off the field and let someone else get burned. It is about sending a message..........
I never thought a Canes 10-2 season could feel so lousy. This wound is too fresh to talk any positives. 🤕
The recruiter yes I said recruiter went with analytics as a cop-out. He's a shity coach
@@collinscott834 You are right my friend, It's obvious Mario is learning on the job, but I put this season on Guidry.
@@collinscott834 Yes. With THIS schedule, how do you NOT end the season 12 - O??
And then take the beating in the conference championship and possibly, the game after that. 🤕
Miami couldn't beat the gators now fla improved as the year went along worst defense I have ever seen from a major college bad coaching
@@jerryakers6213 Probably not. I've been watching Florida since that game and they have definitely improved. Whereas, Miami has seemingly regressed. Several games Ward and the offense struggled early. And that's troubling, considering the weak schedule.
Consistently dropping the DEs into coverage or having them stunt inside instead of holding the edge, having your MLBs playing man coverage on RBs & TEs A LOT is not a personnel issue. That’s a game plan issue, which is usually the DC.
I was wondering the same thing. On passing downs at that.
I'll listen to Coop and other podcasters. Donno is a company man and will not criticize objectively.
That's what I feel also. Coop is straight up and real.
Exactly...
Can’t understand how a coach that preaches discipline and physicality all the time has a team that does the exact opposite.
That 15 yard personal foul on George at the goal line cost us big time.
JG#3 is a good wide receiver, but has a bit of a destructive attitude at times. I can only imagine how he acted during that traffic stop in the off season. I'm not sure the loss hinged on that play though, since our defense would not have stopped them anyhow, but it sure as heck did not help.
@ exactly right. Syracuse had 4 minutes to score on us and they definitely would have. We couldn’t stop them at all.
Sure did. But too many are forgetting the offense fumbling the ball for a Syracuse TD. It was both sides of the ball. Remember, after Miami went up 21-0, Syracuse went 42-17 thereafter.
"We use analytics," Cristobal said when asked about the field goal. "It was outside the 10-yard line with four minutes to go. It was, 'get the points and get a stop.' It was a heavy go. … It was a very difficult final game of the regular season. They kept putting points on the board. It was a matter of us getting one more stop."
Hey Mario,,
Do your analytics tell you anything about a defense that couldn't stop a toddler from walking out the front door?
Mario is the worst in-game decision maker in college football.
I love Larry blustein,but he is the biggest apologist for the bs that goes on down here in high school sports and for this canes team.
I have been a Hurricanes fan since 1964 and a season ticket holder from 1966-2004 when I moved out of the area. My wife, both of my daughters and a whole lot of my money attended Miami. In all of those years I have never seen a team with a better offense or a worse defense. This is probably the worst defense I have ever seen. The only way this team can win is by outscoring the opponent. I hope next year they can get that defense fixed. I don't know if it is the players or the DC or both but I hope Mario can fix it.
Agreed! I can't recall a worse defense either and I have been a fan since the 80's.
Mario can't fix it.
He's a big part of the problem.
His in game decision making is as bad as it gets.
Thank you for those expert qualifications.
This defense hurt our team
Been a cane fan not as long as you but as long as Dennis Erickson was the HC and yeah . Best offense I’ve seen since Dorsey and them boys and worse defense I can remember . Just terrible week in week out
As a Clemson fan I hope they put Miami in instead of Bama. I think it would be more interesting
You would have to lose the ACC CG..lol.
Defense never got better all year same problem. Somebody gotta fall on the sword for this .this is sparta!!!!!!
The way the Defense played yesterday was par for the course, which makes me wonder why in the hell, Mario took the Field Goal instead of trying to tie the game at 42. I wouldv'e trusted the Offense chances rather than relying on our sorry defense. Even if Miami somehow reaches the playoffs, with this Defense every team will beat us.
He takes the field goal here but didn’t take it vs GT! He’s not a good in game coach bro . Oregon fans told us and warned us
I don't think going for it on 4th and goal from the 10 is an obvious call, even with Cam. I would have loved to have seen him rolling out and finding George streaking along the back line of the end zone like he has a couple of times this year, but Mario prioritized getting some points there after the drive stalled.
The game was in the hands of the defense in all scenarios:
Go for it on 4th and get a TD. Tie game. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go needing a FG.
Go for it on 4th and don't get a TD. Down 7. Syracuse ball on their 10 w/ 3+ minutes to go.
Kick FG. Down 4. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go.
The defense let us down because we don't stop them with any of these scenarios.
They go for it and say they do make the touchdown then the defense STILL has to stop Syracuse with over 3 min left in game? It could go either way the defense still has to stop them and they couldn't
@@KrisWestgate This has been my point everywhere. And it is obvious. Fans just don't want to acknowledge reality.
Becausw hes dumb and 9ver head. He velings in the mac
The one thing that stings is we were up 21-0 and with an offense like ours, we were on a trajectory to score 60. We got a huge head start. Imagine giving Usain Bolt a 10 yard lead. No one in the world would predict he could lose. We can blame our poor defense but the offense was B-.
Without Cam Ward, Mario Cristobal is no different than Manny Diaz.
Manny is a much better game day Coach.
Mario just needs a d coordinator. I’m in love with our offensive line. You can pretty much plug n play any mobile QB in this offense.
9 pts away from being 12-0, going to the ACC championship and a guarunteed playoff berth. Yet here we are. I'm pissed 😑
Probably 20 pts away from 8-4 or 7-5
Well GA is 3 pts away from 8-4 and they're #5
Lance, Lance... Tired of our defense making every quarterback look like a Heisman contender. Put this season behind us and get a DC that has time to staff up with the best.
Kyle McCord led all of college football in passing yards. People lose sight of that.
I could see McCord and his receivers go right up and play for the Jets or Giants.I got to give credit to Syracuse.Their defense was as bad as ours most of the season.They just came together today at home and had a great game.
Blue I think you’re dead wrong. We don’t make adjustments and that’s on the defensive coordinator.
We calling Oregon paper tigers? After we just blew 21 - O lead? Really?
Tigers?? We're Ducks, and very grateful Ducks since you nice folks took Mario off our hands!
All I want to see is Guidry get fired
That's my letter to Santa!
How about Dawson for not running the ball up 14 pts like atl in the Super Bowl
Both Coordinators are gone, we just have to hope for good ones as replacements and a stud 1-year rental QB and some portal help for our secondary.
@@dr.pendyke4887 Our schedule next season looks like a minefield. We could be in trouble, as could Mario's job.
@@UlisesS-t4l Yeah that's what I'm waiting on and if he doesn't I'm done with this program.
Mario Cristobal is the worst in game coach in college football history. Told yall this 3 years ago. He can recruit his ass off. Hire him to coach the O line. Take away his headset.. or he'll continue to cost you. Sincerely Oregon fans.
I was working at the bar last night and couldn't take watching the highlights anymore. Still stunned. DC needs to go and MC needs to crash the portal for Back 7 help.
Sloppy defense, poor technique and NO ADJUSTMENTS! What a waste of a season.
And do not allow Jacoby George to come back matter fact encourage him to declare for the draft also encourage Sam brown to declare as well
Agreed. He's had more than enough chances.
George is gone
@@kevinporter9444 THANK GOD!
Giving Guidry excuses. We regressed all year defensively.. we can't set an edge. I do admit our sec9ndary lacks talent, but we shouldn't be that bad.
Great recruiter and an average coach 👀🤔
True.
Maybe a little below average, and it hurts to think that, because he's a Cane thru and thru. 🙌🏾
I see what everyone sees, the failure to kneel, the failure to take the field goals against GT, the failure to go for it on 4th down instead of taking 3 point against Syracuse, but...I'm not quitting on Mario just yet. It's not like he won a Nati at Oregon. I think the contract he was given has created equally huge expectations. In reality, he is still learning along as a head coach. My ire is aimed at Def. Coord. right now. All year...little to no improvement with that unit. What Mario does with that situation will be an indictment on him.
So true
Good coach bad defense coordinator I think we should’ve kept Charlie strong but hey I don’t know nothing
This is the most disappointing loss because adjustments weren't made on defense. The one drive i can think of when personnel was tweaked, they were driving, but a turnover was caused by a freshman. The next defensive possession, we switched back to the senior, and they scored. We played base defense too often with linebackers that couldn't cover against a passing team. We were stopping the run and getting pressure in the first quarter. Should have blitzed more in the second half. Took some of that time away and definitely made a switch in the secondary. 7 and 1 on defense have consistently lacked the ability to make a difference and have given up huge plays all season. Of course, with the defensive struggles, I could add a few other numbers, but I'm just thinking about the season and not the last few games. The offense should have stuck with Martinez and Fletcher in the run game. Outside of that, the few times they couldn't respond, the defense should have been able to have their back. The 4th down play was one I could see from both sides, but I probably wouldn't have taken the ball out of my Heisman hopeful hands.
As a canes fan all I can say is Lmao, you have a 21 point lead then totally blow it! Thats all coaching. Defense looked like straight trash as usual. I knew before the game we needed a good lead then just keep scoring, that’s all you had to do. You know the defense can’t stop anybody. That conservative play calling after being up 21 cost you the game period. There was no way the defense was going to stop cuse. Coaching coaching coaching. You could clearly see our defense couldn’t read the plays smh. We could really be in trouble next year not having cam ward. This was the year to do it and we just threw it away.
You cannot underestimate Syracuse’s offense. They are one of the best in the country with one of the best QBs.
Exactly. You get it.
Spectators underestimate Syracuse. Kyle McCord led all of college football in passing yards.
Ohio State probably wishes they had Kyle McCord against Michigan yesterday.
@mjabate
They'd be dishonest to claim otherwise.
Up 21 points! Time to fire some folks!
The whole defensive coaching staff gotta go!
I mean, don’t know about y’all, but Mario came through absolutely solid with those 3 useless points with everything on the line…
I hated that decision too, but the game was lost when you spot the defense 21 and they cant hang on.
those kids looked lost out there....they went directly after the freshman....was there any adjustment that could of been made?
Guidry needs to be fired, I tried to be fair all season because of the youth, but this season is on him.
Umm yeah Guidry could have roll the safeties or went to zone. Dont stay in press man when it isn’t working. Thats not smart football
Even if the adjustment doesn't work, give me something!! Make some kind of change to put the kids in the best position to be successful
More blitzes or something? They needed to get pressure on McCord.
@@MrMadskillz407 Basic coaching 101, put the talent that you have in the best position to succeed. I thought that was done very poorly on defense.
When the defense is getting worse by the week it's the coachess
Opponents study the weaknesses of players and on personnel, Miami has holes, regardless of the coaches.
Seriously, holy hell this Blustein is a clown
What are these people talking about
When you are running the same defense and. not changing things up you are going to get exposed and if you are a competent coach you should be able too cover up the weakness in your players atleast minimumize them guidrey can't do any of that because he is a small school coach. We have 3 commits as we speak that are backing off their pledges you want to guess what side the ball they play on defense. If it wasn't the coaching these kids would not be backing of on a 10-2 team if anything they would jump at the chance and say I can beat these guys out and start on a good team next year with a good dc bro it's the coaching like I said they have gotten worse by the week
@darrylwhite2148
Adjustments can sometimes be helpful and he didn't do that. But his reasoning was that sometimes adjustments can make things worse.
They lost by 4 points. The offense gave up 7 points on the fumble.
Alex, UM needed to tie the game at the end and worry about stopping Syracuse after that. Taking 3 with that D was the wrong decision.
Incorrect. You still need the D to get a stop even if the game is tied (if we convert on a long 4th and goal). It wasn't the wrong decision per se.
Yup. That was it. Game over after the FG. I turned the game off.
@@steviehandsome4712 Even if he goes for it (and either gets a TD or doesn't get a TD), we still needed a stop. The commenter's take is incoherent.
@@markpaul1383The game needed to be tied when Syracuse got the ball back. UM had to hope to get the game into overtime. There was no chance of that happening if you are behind by 4 pts.
@@RichardBoudrot-oz6gb Get it to overtime? What for? Our defense couldn't stop them in regulation. That's the point. What makes you think (a) we can even get them to overtime, and (b) we stop them at all in overtime if we were there? Not happening, as we saw. I think people don't like the call to kick the FG, but don't have a good justification for their feelings.
Blue was at the top of his game here. Alex, always admire your want to give your guests all the space they need. That’s terrific broadcasting chops
The devil doesn’t need an advocate. We all knew that defense wasn’t getting a quick stop. Mario made a bad decision. No adjustments on defense and bad alignment is on Guidry period
Wait until Mario gets his guys…lol. Meanwhile at SMU, first year in ACC and loaded with Manny recruits, no problem, ACC CG.
You sound crazy. That QB is not manny guy
No but 5-6 guys were Manny guys and they’re clearly the best team
In the conference. Mario is overpaid Year 4 will we be any better than where we were before ?
Doesn’t matter, it is what it is. We wouldn’t have won 10 games with Manny Diaz! Each coach has their own style. Now a player I do miss is Brashard Smith and Colbie Young. Imagine Colbie Young with Cam Ward.
@@Canes9496I was thinking the same thing. Miami was about 4 or 5 “retained” players away from being invincible this year. Those two you mentioned and The two NFL safeties and Leonard Taylor.
Thank you, Miami super fans all you people who hang around the campus that try to convince us that Mario Cristobal is a great coach. He is a choke artist. He's never big game never seen it at Oregon now. The trend continues at Miami. Thank you guys for such a wonderful coach, we are stuck with for a decade.
As a Ducks fan I would also like to wholeheartedly thank everyone in Miami who was instrumental in getting that man away from Oregon. Good Job!
Please please tell me that #’s 1, 0, 2, 31 and 7 on defense are seniors or leaving. They are awful
You're high.
31 Bissainthe will be back
@@RobertHunsaker-yr5po#1 LB has 24 missed tackles and is complete trash. Yes last year he made second team ACC but this year he wouldn’t have been able to start for FIU. #7 Harris is average at best but #31 Blissette is good but very undersized. Our complete defense looks undersized.
😅
Just think. The guys that left hear, for SMU, are playing for the ACC title
The defense was horrid all season, Guidry needs to go. Outside of that we still did better than what I thought we would. Been a Canes fan since 86 and am still gonna ride with this team. The fact that a lot of people have hated and wanted to see us fail means we’re heading in the right direction.
If Miami can beat SMU, then the Canes will have 11 wins which they haven't had since 2003.
Folks are frustrated, but need to keep things in perspective. The defense just wasn't up to the level of their generational QB. It's not so unique. But the program is probably headed in the right direction.
And we need to take the best qb in the country next year no matter what the price!
If these players don’t understand what Miami stands for show them to the door
Heather Denich knows the committee better than anyone and she has Miami in at #11 seed, Alabama being the first out. Now, if Clemson wins, Miami will be out because SMU and Clemson are both getting in.
Mario, is not a very SMART on the field coach. Guidry you must go. RESIGN, RESIGN WITHIN 24 HOURS
EFFECTIVE EFUCKINMMEDIATELY!!!
The reason he kicked FG was because of GT game not kicking the FG’s in that game. He didn’t the wrong thing on both games.
Needed to do the opposite in each game🤣 However, as a defense if they spot you 21 points...they should be ashamed of themselves as should Guidry.
We still need more bigger wide receivers and bigger and aggressive defensive linemen in the future
There isn't enough potpourri in the world to cover this stink!
A win over SMU gives them more wins than they've had since 2003.
😂😂😂
Give me last year's defense and this year's offense then you have a team 🙌🏽
I’m sickened by the Canes’ performance. And I wish you’d cease the CFP talk; WE DON’T DESERVE TO BE IN ANY PLAYOFFS! The defense sucks and played like our record reflects (defensively NOT very good), for we could easily be a 7 and 4 team. Every year it’s the same old stinking, 💩 smell.
Blame mostly Players!! The true freshman corner was picked on all day. Good amount of Defensive players have been a problem. players not as good as you think they are… on the Canes Team.
Develop Develop Developing is 🔐!
CAM leaves then who is your experienced starter!?
🎉Bring in like FSU brought in DJ. Georgia Tech is not a push over. Took GA 44 points & 8 OTs!! It’s all about momentum away at Orangeman field.
If you already in the scoring position!!
You go for the TD. You killing me with the hypotheticals. Tie the game or they are pinned deep. You play field position.
I watched 9 live games this season 🙌🏽 so thankful I did not witness a loss this season as a matter of fact 🙌🏽🙏🏽 I will say this.. simply put too. The teams we lost to wanted it more.
Why?
Coaching.
The U🙌🏼 Nation has seen throughout the season!! Defensive schemes Unacceptable D.C. you’re fired!! 🔥🔥🔥
College officiating MUST GET STRAIGHTENED OUT. Worst, most inconsistent calls called at suspiciously critical times against 1 team but never called on the other team. Trash trash trash trash trash
They took a Cuse TD back cause of illegal formation which wasn’t the case. They went turnover on downs… it goes both ways. Cuse could’ve won by more
Syracuse o line held all night and no calls
What is Randy Shannon doing these days?
This game represented five other games that we won or lost. Excruciatingly painful.
Even before the tech loss it was evident we would get crushed in the playoffs. The defense can’t stop a nose bleed, even w those expensive pass rushers and mauigoa
Lance Guidry has shown over and over and over and over how inept he is. This game just reflects about five different games whether we won or lost over the season. Let’s face the reality my fellow Canes fans. There are a few games throughout the season where we could relax and enjoy the game. The games that I’m talking about or excruciatingly painful. I thought we had a good defense in the beginning this season. But one thing I can say for sure is that Lance Guidry failed us. There’s only one more thing to say he hast to go.
I think we need a new DC
Larry, great job as always, but I disagree with the fact Bain, Mesidor, Alston playing coverage that's coaching and scheme! Did you see the play when Mesidor had the RB down in the red zone WHAT. That's coaching and bad coaching... we would be 11-1 not 12-0. 21-0 you win that game come on D wow. They killed us basically all year.
I sat there in shock when you guys came out with the FG unit. I said, "OMG we're gonna win". Cuse out.🍊
Sad truth.
That was the best thing to do. Even analytics said that
If you see the same defensive mistakes game after game...is that on players or coaches?
Both
Coaching
Coaching ! Technique is horrible never give up inside leverage without a safety over top just plain silly!
The parents are ultimately responsible for the kids...Coaches
@@MichaelWilliams-ub3xt That's one on one football on the road type common sense...the sideline is an extra defender, don't let the dude get inside to green grass. Not to mention does anyone teach DB's to turn their heads and look for the football at the U??!! 😡
Alex, you have a great spirit my friend ! We all know that defenses win championships! All our rings had good to great defenses ! Maybe we can win 11 with our young kids and Emory in a bowl game ! We really don’t deserve to get in playoffs based on losing last 2 out of three to mediocre teams ! Thanks Alex for your great reporting all year round ! You are by far the best in the busines
I agree Donno brought it all year long even in the off season if there's such a thing this days the best cane insight better than the other the called themselves that name.
As a Hurricane fan and alum nobody felt this loss harder than I did. How do you blow a 21-point lead???? But, that being said, it was/is still a great year. Back in September, any of us would have signed up for 10-2 record. I just really, really hope that CMC can get the defense fixed for next year. It's all about progress. And "progress" from 10 -2 would be something we'd all like to see.
I’m just glad you guys took Mario off our hands. We dealt with those heartbreaking losses while he was at Oregon. Plus that move gave us Dan Lanning. I just want to say thank you.
We need to put the same emphasis on defense this coming year that we put on offense. We won't get anywhere without a good , solid defense.
No. They should have known we were NOT getting the ball back, so go for the TD while you're in the redzone.
If we weren't getting the ball back, then it doesn't matter if he goes for the TD or not.
@markpaul1383 Well at that point the game is tied and in my dream scenario the offense sparks momentum for the defense and they somehow, someway stop them. I understand both things would still have to happen, a score and a stop, but I'd rather go for the TD while I'm in the RedZone right then.
@@MrMadskillz407 I get it. I do. But the bottom line is that we needed a stop. We weren't going to win if we didn't get a stop. The choice to kick the FG is irrelevant. Besides, in the dream scenario, we get the stop and drive down the field (like so many games this year) and win with a TD because we kicked the FG on the previous possession.
Good morning syracuse fan here I wanna congratulate you on the podcast . The duel podcast with the locked on syracuse did the other day. I thought you guys were spot on with a lot of your predictions. Going into the game I really felt like syracuse was gonna have a problem, stopping Miami from running the football. And that’s what happened pretty much in the first half. I felt like Miami should’ve stuck with the run a little bit more. Another thing that people are not talking about is the offense coordinator for syracuse Jeff Nixon the adjustments he made in the second half was truly remarkable. They kept throwing at the one DB who was a true freshman. The way he closed that game out with the first down runs in the jet sweep was surgical I’m glad to get to win and the same time I do believe Miami is better than Alabama. Hopefully the committee we’ll see it that way Alabama only scored three points in their last loss. There’s no way they are better than Miami. I look forward to following you and hopefully you guys get in to the tournament. At the end of the day, it would be great for the ACC.
The defense never progressed they actually got worse. This is coaching. They never made adjustments. Why are we puttin players on an island every play? Why are we playing man when its clear as day they cant? Why did we stop blitzing? It was working in the first quarter. Why are we so undisciplined? This is absolutely on the coaching. Why are we not running the ball and eating clock after being up 21? This is coaching!
I thought we would go 10-2 and lose to the Cuse in the last game so not surprised. Good season. Hopefwe can get Pickett and Ben Hanks to sure up the secondary for the next few years.
Doubt if they get either guy, but it would be nice to nab one.
@@RichardBoudrot-oz6gbuf probably get both unfortunately
I have been a. MIAMI fan since 1983. I can not recall a Miami defense with
Supposedly have so much talent playing so bad!
Did anyone think after they
decided to kick the field goal that the
defense would get the ball back?
Nope , was game set
Really really moronic coaching decision when your defense couldn’t stop a pop warner offense from at least getting to the red zone
We all knew this was gonna happen.
Everyone knew our defense was lousy. Especially the secondary. That is an area we need to focus on in the upcoming singing class and the transfer portal. Had our defense would have been three quarters as good as the offense we would be undefeated.
It ain't over yet. 🙌🙌
They haven’t played defense the entire year. It’s been a problem that defense scares the hell out of me. They had a 21 to 0 lead and they lost the game. How is that even possible because they don’t play defense
Sad you will never win an ACC title before this conference dissolves
That defense is worst smelling then Swiss 🧀, my bad is Swiss cheese🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Our DC doesn't know scheming, just like D Corch didn't know.
We're not looking for a scapgoat nor absolving the players, we want the damn defensive coordinator to make some goddam adjustments when we keep getting burned on the same plays all game long. Help the kids out, switch from man to zone, some type of hybrid, just change SOMETHING!! There is no tomorrow, throw the damn kitchen sink.
The defense back 7 played poorly, miss tackles, lack of communication, no adjustments, and fumbles and george
My feelings from the very beginning was that Mario did not have the smarts that somebody like a Jimmy Johnson had and neither do the coordinators that he hired. Not for national championship caliber teams
Our Championship winning coaches were not alumni, they were all simply the best available for the job at that moment. The drive to have a legacy guy may have hurt the Canes going back to Randy Shannon.
@@UlisesS-t4lCorrect
@@UlisesS-t4lIt's ridiculous how UM thinks they have to hire former UM players or people formerly connected with UM to coach. Do a national search for the best candidates.
I’m mad bro I’m so mad
😂😂😂
Painful isn’t the word.
😂😂😂
They need to fire a few people, and Mario is put on notice, time to produce, or he is out!
Of all of the teams we played, our defense is the ONLY defense that seems completely lost half the time. Think about it. We have arguably the BEST offense in the country and our opponent's defenses at least aren't completely lost. They're were just over matched. So two things: 1. Defensive Coaching sucks 2. Offensive play calling & game planning could've been better at times. As bad as the defense is, there's NO WAY IN HELL we should lose a game up 21 with Cam Ward and this offense!
Porter shouldn’t be an outside corner. Again it’s coaching and development. You know what you need. And areas of improvement. Miami overlooked the secondary and now have to be aggressive this off season. Get Pickett at all cost and hit that portal. Guidry alignments are bad too. Hate to see him go but some of the coverage calls are questionable
Donno, honestly, we would have been whooped by SMU, or in the playoffs. Our offense is great ( minus George, more on that later ) but our defense SUCKS!Guidry is not as good as advertised. They should have gone for 7 on that last drive. Against GT they didn’t and it cost them, now they decide to kick. They ran Ward on 3rd down. Why? Why not pass!! Jacolby… horrible selfish punk player. Get rid of him and Guidry and start over with Emery Williams. Playoffs? Playoffs??? We ain’t going to no playoffs. See you at the Clown 🤡 Bowl in December. 😡
Fire Gidtry Def Gave Up Over A 1000 Points This Season!
Giving up a 21 pt lead is insane bro ! I used to break things when we would lose but those days are way behind me ! Same ol candy canes nothing new here ! Embarrassing
Do we really deserve to be in the playoffs with the defense we have? Tired of personal fouls! We are our own worst enemy. Appreciate Larry's insights. Great show Alex.
Cane defense sucks so bad that even at the end, when we new they had to run, we couldn't stop them....and they are a passing team!....pathetic
Lance Guidry MUST be fired if he's not man enough to walk away. Outside of UF being in total disarray to start the season, Mr. Guidry has been derelict in his duties to put these kids in the best possible position to succeed. It's been a problem all season long. VaTech, USF, Louisville, and Cal... without Cam Ward and having a run of the mill QB1, those are more than likely losses. Without Cam Ward, we're AT BEST a 6 - 6 team with Lance Guidry's "defense". Although I'm not crazy about Mario's choice for taking the field goal.. points are points.. but when you've got a defense that does not adjust (in game) and continually gets torched on virtually the same plays.. some of this loss falls on him for trusting Guidry. We were ONLY a "top 10 team" because of Cam Ward and a lot of luck. The defense cost Cam Ward the Heisman. Larry is right about the players. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink, and I agree with that statement 100% but if you've got a horse that won't drink.. maybe you need to put in a horse that can and will drink.. and that's up to the guy that's getting paid the big bucks to do. Week after week it was the same old problems that weren't getting fixed. The loss to Syracuse should be more than enough 'motivation' to fix the problem now. It ain't gonna fix itself.
There is no logic behind kicking a field goal when you have a defense that bad
Yes, there is.
The game was in the hands of the defense in all scenarios:
Go for it on 4th and get a TD. Tie game. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go needing a FG.
Go for it on 4th and don't get a TD. Down 7. Syracuse ball on their 10 w/ 3+ minutes to go.
Kick FG. Down 4. Syracuse ball on their 25 w/ 3+ minutes to go.
The defense let us down because we don't stop them with any of these scenarios.
@@markpaul1383
You nailed it. 💯🎯
OJ federal got exposed and there should've been safety help for that, that's on the DC, come in Dono
Heartbreaking loss. The defense MUST be revamped. New DC. Need to recruit and transfer portal defensive talent. Wasted great offense. But 10 wins is better and shows improvement. But sour taste in mouth. Keep improving and acquiring HS talent. Mario please take a course in game management before next season. And please stop the penalties.
If they still talking about Bama getting in after that Oklahoma game, no way Miami is out yet.🙌
It’s scheme our defense has not had any scheme or organization for 10 weeks now and you STILL don’t want this DC gone. Unreal thinking idk how bad you want our defense to be in order to change something
I’m disappointed but Mario did what the whole fanbase wanted take a step back and he did. He probably should’ve stepped in on the defensive side and made changes but he all he can do is learn. But the DC gotta go
Get rid of gidtrey or get rid of Cristobal
Should i still go to the ACC championship and root for SMU? 😂