Author: Canes Crazy
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Why Didn’t Fernando Mendoza Go To Miami?
Fernando Mendoza lifted the Heisman Trophy this weekend, and the moment landed with extra meaning in South Florida. The quarterback grew up a half-mile from the University of Miami campus, played at Christopher Columbus High School, attended UM camps and wanted a shot in Coral Gables. Miami never gave him one that matched his goals,…
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2027 LB Quinton Cypher Will Make College Decision This Week
UPDATE: Cypher announced he will make his decision Friday, December 19. 2027 linebacker Quinton Cypher cut his recruitment to four heavyweights Monday, sliding Miami into a closing group that also features Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State. Cypher plans to reveal his decision later this week. Cypher, a 2027 linebacker from Raleigh, North Carolina, plays at…
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Three Hurricanes Land On AP All-American Teams
Miami stacked three Associated Press All-America selections Monday, with offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa earning first-team honors and edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. and wide receiver Malachi Toney landing on the second team. Mauigoa anchored an offensive line that powered Miami’s ground game into the top tier of the conference. The Hurricanes logged 2,456 rushing yards, averaged 188.9 yards per game and 5.7 yards per carry,…
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Miami Basketball Set To Renew 305 Rivalry vs. FIU
Miami renews a local rivalry in the Watsco Center Tuesday, with visiting FIU riding momentum and the Hurricanes stacking wins behind a red-hot offense. Tipoff lands at 7 p.m. ET in Coral Gables. Miami (9-2) has turned shot quality into a habit under Jai Lucas, drilling 51.7% from the field while averaging 87.3 points per…
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Miami Swimming Sweeps Tri-Meet With FAU And Cincinnati
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami women’s swimming team swept Monday’s tri-meet at Whitten Pool, beating Cincinnati 89-70 and Florida Atlantic 108-51 to move to 4-1 this season. Miami leaned on sharp relay execution to separate from both visitors. The Canes claimed four relay wins — the 1,400-yard freestyle, 200-yard back, 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly…
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Miami Offers 2027 WR Keyon Standifer
Miami stayed active on the 2027 board with a scholarship offer to Athens Academy (Ga.) playmaker Keyon Standifer. Standifer shared the news on social media: Standifer reopened his recruitment Dec. 5 when he decommitted from Georgia Tech, and the offer wave followed fast. Michigan jumped in and Miami joined that surge, giving the Hurricanes a…
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Miami Women’s Basketball Loses Big To NC State In ACC Opener
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami opened ACC play with a thud Sunday, falling 87-61 to NC State at Watsco Center. The Wolfpack turned it into a blowout with a 29-point first quarter and carried a 48-20 lead into halftime. The matchup gives Miami a loss in the league opener of Tricia Cullop’s second season, and…
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Two Miami Players Land In First Round of NFL Mock Draft
ESPN’s Field Yates gave a pair of Miami’s stars some love this week. His latest 2026 NFL first-round mock draft slots right tackle Francis Mauigoa to the New Orleans Saints at Pick No. 5 and edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 10. Two Hurricanes landing inside the Top 10 of…
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Here’s Why Miami Can Win The National Championship
The Miami Hurricanes grabbed the No. 10 seed in the College Football Playoff with a 10-2 record regular season record, a four-game closing kick that brought a 151-41 scoring edge and a difference-making win over Notre Dame in September. Now comes the fun part: Miami can win the whole thing, not just make the bracket.…
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Miami Needs To Go After Transfer QB Sam Leavitt
Arizona State’s quarterback Sam Leavitt informed Kenny Dillingham he plans to enter the transfer portal, which places a proven Power Four quarterback with Big 12 hardware on the market. Quarterbacks with that résumé rarely linger, and Miami should get involved in the competition. Leavitt checks every on-field box. He led ASU to a College Football…