CanesInSight Exclusive - Staff Changes

Aug 1, 2014

With fall practice set to begin this weekend for the University of Miami, there will be a few major staff changes going into effect over the next couple of days. CanesInSight reported last night that Linebackers Coach Micheal Barrow would be stepping down from his role. Barrow had been at Miami as a coach since 2007 when he was hired by Randy Shannon and was retained by Al Golden in 2010. We are told that his resignation is family-related.

This morning, CanesInSight has learned that staff shuffling will take place in order fill the position left in Barrow's absence. Current RB Hurlie Brown is slated to shift over to the LB spot, current Miami staffer and high school football legend Tim "Ice" Harris will coach running backs, and former Miami WR and current University School wide receivers coach Kevin Beard will step into Ice Harris' role in football ops.

There were some questions when Harris was hired a few months back about whether he could be a position coach without a degree, but CanesInSight has been told that there is a clause in Harris contract that mandates he finish his degree by a certain date. The details have been worked out.

Stay tuned on CanesInSight for more on this story as it develops, but that is the latest.

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SpikeUM

Aug 1, 2014

hoover437 said:
Mike we appreciate your work at the U. take care of your mom brother and former classmate. You can do a Gino DiMare, the school is not going anywhere, you mom has only a finite amount of time brother.

Completely agree. One should always put family first. Best wishes to MB and his family.

deerob305

Aug 1, 2014

Man yall just dnt knw what the **** about to happen....This is big time....Girlie Brown is a defensive guy so moving him back was a great move, Ice Harris Is a Offensive guy and his High school offenses were the best in the nation (think Gus Malzahn in High school thats what he was knwn for)....That Fence around Miami just got a little Taller....Harris can lock down Dade County, and Kevin Beard can lock down Broward...FSU n Florida in serious trouble recruiting here

rudebuddha

Aug 1, 2014

A sabbatical is not a resignation.

Professors take sabbaticals all the time to do research, write books etc.

It sounds like he is just taking some time off to be with family, and after that situation is resolved, will be back.

Aug 1, 2014

deerob305 said:
Man yall just dnt knw what the **** about to happen....This is big time....Girlie Brown is a defensive guy so moving him back was a great move, Ice Harris Is a Offensive guy and his High school offenses were the best in the nation (think Gus Malzahn in High school thats what he was knwn for)....That Fence around Miami just got a little Taller....Harris can lock down Dade County, and Kevin Beard can lock down Broward...FSU n Florida in serious trouble recruiting here

What fence? C'mon now.

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miamimark52

Aug 1, 2014

Hurlie is always mentioned as a favorite by recruits. We need to bring in some quality LBs this year so this can only help.

De Pinga

Aug 1, 2014

Wasn't 90% of this board calling him LICE Harris as recently as signing day this year??? lol

Gatorhater

Aug 1, 2014

Thread Killa said:
deerob305 said:

Man yall just dnt knw what the **** about to happen....This is big time....Girlie Brown is a defensive guy so moving him back was a great move, Ice Harris Is a Offensive guy and his High school offenses were the best in the nation (think Gus Malzahn in High school thats what he was knwn for)....That Fence around Miami just got a little Taller....Harris can lock down Dade County, and Kevin Beard can lock down Broward...FSU n Florida in serious trouble recruiting here

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What fence? C'mon now.

Hey, there is a fence. It has some holes in it and still a little low, but it is a fence. It is important to notice that some posts have been planted on the I 4 corridor too. That was Howard's old northern border. Swamp is draining and we are turning gator eggs into storm fronts. Soon we will be ready for more of our raids into ***** territory to pillage and plunder hopes and dreams once again. Oh can console those poor sad little misguided lady noles.

ProjectMKUltra5

Aug 1, 2014

Man other then D'onofrio Golden has done a **** fine job of putting together a staff.

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niner

Aug 1, 2014

deerob305 said:
Man yall just dnt knw what the **** about to happen....This is big time....Girlie Brown is a defensive guy so moving him back was a great move, Ice Harris Is a Offensive guy and his High school offenses were the best in the nation (think Gus Malzahn in High school thats what he was knwn for)....That Fence around Miami just got a little Taller....Harris can lock down Dade County, and Kevin Beard can lock down Broward...FSU n Florida in serious trouble recruiting here

New coach, Girlie Brown?

cummon sense

Aug 1, 2014

big props to this website for bringing this news fast and more importantly, with accuracity/authority.

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luke137

Aug 1, 2014

Paranos said:
Well now the LB's cover skills will improve! But **** talk about having a break glass incase of emergency contingency plan already in place. Al is making moves with the vision of a fortune 50 CEO that has the luck of the Irish.

Go Canes

Never use that phrase around here!

gogeta4

Aug 1, 2014

Ice bout to go HAM. Dude has a great offensive mind, and is fiery. Ics stated to be a college coach was his goal in.life, and is diung it at um is a dream. Think that was great.move by golden, at worse we will have some tough rbs cause ice will lay into them. This locks in walton as well.

AUcane

Aug 1, 2014

deerob305 said:
Man yall just dnt knw what the **** about to happen....This is big time....Girlie Brown is a defensive guy so moving him back was a great move, Ice Harris Is a Offensive guy and his High school offenses were the best in the nation (think Gus Malzahn in High school thats what he was knwn for)....That Fence around Miami just got a little Taller....Harris can lock down Dade County, and Kevin Beard can lock down Broward...FSU n Florida in serious trouble recruiting here

Wait wait wait...are you actually comparing Ice Harris to Gus Maz????

/please tell me you're not and please tell me you're only using Gus' name to illustrate a somewhat analogous point in going from HS to college

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mlw352

Aug 1, 2014

Ice tbh is a better high school coach hence how he became a national champion but its cool to hate

HighSeas

Aug 1, 2014

FlaSportsFan88 said:
Is ice even qualified for this outside of recruiting?

RB position is very easy to coach - you recruit top backs, not develop them. Moot point imo.

NVA CANE

Aug 1, 2014

Good moves by golden. Now he's got to do his part and win.

BigDaddyCane305

Aug 1, 2014

Ice Harris has instantly become our best assistant/position coach. He has the coaching psdigree and he will recruit his *** off. Lock him down for good before Saban comes trolling.

dycane

Aug 1, 2014

Maybe THE most respected football guy in the county with maybe THE greatest pool of football talent in the country is now allowed to actively recruit for us. This is nothing short of spectacular. And kudos to UM Admin for allowing this to happen even though Coach Ice is still working towards his degree. Golden learnin'

bozcane

Aug 1, 2014

Peter Ariz said:
FlaSportsFan88 said:

Is ice even qualified for this outside of recruiting?

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Yes, 100%. The guy is an incredible coach. Built one of the greatest TEAMS in high school football history. Runs a tight ship, commands respect from his players,

Perhaps when Coach Ice has a minute to spare, maybe he'll put a word in to Olsen.

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Mico Jones

Aug 1, 2014

moshated305 said:
Would have liked to hire a seasoned vet to coach the LBs. That position hasnt had proper coaching for years and now We have another first timer there.

This.

I like having Hurley on the staff but this position needed a stud coach.

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CanesInSight Exclusive - Staff Changes

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