Golden is out at da U

I like hating on Miami, but they have a bit built-in advantage: being in Miami. They don't have to sell players in Georgia or Texas on South Beach. Just sell players down the road to not go about 6+ hours away (UF being closest school).

Looking at the top recruits in Florida for 2014, they haven't been able to do that. Dalvin Cook, for example, went to Miami Central and decided to go to FSU.

http://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3345

I looked back at the 2002 rankings, when Miami really was "da U" and nearly all players came from the Miami area, or at least south of Orlando. Why the big exodus since then? Even in the old OB when UM was successful, Miami didn't have the best crowd support.

My guess is the fall of Miami coincides with when the arms race in coach salaries and facilities really started. Miami paid Al Golden only a little bit more than what Northwestern pays their coach.

http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/
 
georgiatech22 said:
And the prodigal son Bobo comes back home to Athens. :biggthumpup:
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if Richt has any reason to be at MIami tomorrow is most likely to consult with the Miami AD, paving the way for one of his proteges to get the job there.
 
The Ole Ball Coach to Miami.

Ultimate heel turn to the SEC and his alma mater.
 
Flywheel said:
I wish we had never brought them into the ACC.
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It's funny, I remember the time leading up to Miami and VPI leaving the Big East. The rumors around here and other boards ranged from tame and plausible to outright Twilight Zone level stuff. But back then, Miami was a player. Virginia Tech was a big get but Miami was the centerpiece that the ACC was in a tug of war with the Big East over. 12 years later and they're more or less an afterthought and the only people who believe they're destined to return to glory are fat 40 year olds who relate to 80's gangster rap.
 
The Jacket said:
It's funny, I remember the time leading up to Miami and VPI leaving the Big East. The rumors around here and other boards ranged from tame and plausible to outright Twilight Zone level stuff. But back then, Miami was a player. Virginia Tech was a big get but Miami was the centerpiece that the ACC was in a tug of war with the Big East over. 12 years later and they're more or less an afterthought and the only people who believe they're destined to return to glory are fat 40 year olds who relate to 80's gangster rap.
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FSU and Miami were specifically placed in separate division for they could always meet in the championship game. :lol:
 
NatiJacket said:
FSU and Miami were specifically placed in separate division for they could always meet in the championship game. :lol:
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It also gives the other teams recruiting bonuses by having a trip to Florida guaranteed every other year. I won't say that was the original intent but its good for other reasons too.
 
NatiJacket said:
FSU and Miami were specifically placed in separate division for they could always meet in the championship game. :lol:
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I used to get a kick out of all the proposals people made for the divisions. ACC North and South was the most popular (with us, Clemson, Florida State and Miami in a division together) but there was zero chance of that ever happening. Of course, there was a lot of speculation at the time (often citing inside sources) that Notre Dame was being wooed by the little girl and that West Virginia or Syracuse or Louisville would be coming over instead of BC, who nobody ever really seemed to want.
 
The Jacket said:
I used to get a kick out of all the proposals people made for the divisions. ACC North and South was the most popular (with us, Clemson, Florida State and Miami in a division together) but there was zero chance of that ever happening. Of course, there was a lot of speculation at the time (often citing inside sources) that Notre Dame was being wooed by the little girl and that West Virginia or Syracuse or Louisville would be coming over instead of BC, who nobody ever really seemed to want.
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I still like the idea of splitting it up as 'Old ACC' and 'Old Big East'
 
coit said:
I think Rich Rod is going to be moving either here or USCe.

He'd be a great coach for them.
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Have heard Rich Rod is looking at VT if Beamer steps down this year. He wants to be closer to his relatives.

Looks like Bama's Coaching staff will be gutted after this year with Kirby Smart, Mario Cristobal, and Lane Kiffin getting looks at the many job openings.

Going to be an interesting Off Season.
 
If we never played a Big East team again, I wouldn't care. Sure, Miami is fun and VT is a good game, but I'd rather play FSU and Virginia.
 
If RR goes to VT, the entire state of WV will instantly incinerate in a glorious inferno of hate.
 
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