Live: Blake James Press Conference (UPDATED w/video)

Dec 30, 2018

Live from the James press conference, here were some notes on his comments.

**Was surprised at Richt’s decision to retire, no push to remove Richt.

**Said it was no secret that offense had struggled and they agreed changes to that side of the ball needed to be made.

**Declined to comment on specific candidates. Hasn’t decided if there will be a search firm involved as of yet.

**New coach will have full reign of staff, but will be reminded about success of defense in place here. James believes UM had the best defense in the country last year.

**Search won’t focus on Miami ties, it will be about the best fit and best coach possible.

**James didn’t realize Travis Homer declared for the NFL due to hectic day. James feels he was an outstanding representative of the university and will have success.

**Feels like the bottom hasn’t fallen out after 10-0 and No. 2 ranking in 2017. Feels the talent is in place to make a run at the ACC Championship and National Title right now.

**Former players always have input. Everyone has different opinions on who to hire but it will be his decision to bring in who he feels is the best guy possible to lead the team.

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Dwinstitles

Dec 30, 2018

g8rh8rMD said:
You’re right that our depth is not close at all to Clemson, Baga, or Oklahoma. We are there, talent wise, with ND, however. With the right staff, this could absolutely be an 11-2 or 10-3 team year one and build a CFP/National Championship contender over a couple of recruiting classes.

All we need to do is be aggressive and innovative. If this hire fits that mold, the wins and recruits will come.

we can do that I agree we can win 10, but we will always never take that next step because if we fail on elite prospects and let saban do what he wants and UGA. What they do effects us immediately and those impacts u cant recover from IMO

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Texxcane

Dec 30, 2018

I cant believe the Rex talk guys, nuts

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Torocane

Dec 30, 2018

RomeoJunior said:
Actually he has 7+ yrs of experience as a college coach. If/When they do the proper vetting,...they can fairly easily come to a conclusion on his college game prowess.

Might as well talk Richt out of retirement. Offense will rank about the same. Conservative defensive coach is the last thing we need.

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Torocane

Dec 30, 2018

Texxcane said:
I cant believe the Rex talk guys, nuts

It’s insane to me!

Dec 30, 2018

He was forced to fire Golden and didn't put any real pressure on Richt after this atrocious season. As happy as I am about Richt retiring, I wish that announcement would have been made due to James being fired.

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g8rh8rMD

Dec 30, 2018

Dwinstitles said:
we can do that I agree we can win 10, but we will always never take that next step because if we fail on elite prospects and let saban do what he wants and UGA. What they do effects us immediately and those impacts u cant recover from IMO

I hear you. I just think we were justrightthere with this current staff from getting our share from Baga and UGA, etc. had we paired a 45ppg offense with Manny’s D and this past season had gone 11-1 or 12-0 with a reasonable loss to Clemson in the ACCCG, we’d be looking at a different universe, perception and recruiting wise.

We don’t need all 5 stars to get to a high level. First, we need to get to that level, then we need to win those elite battles for the Juedy’s and Surtain’s. You have to stand up to the bully.

That’s why we need an assassin with no fear and a healthy dose of ego. Someone from or close to the Belichick/Saban/Meyer tree, who knows how things are done and knows what it takes to get them done. An energetic guy who sees the world for what it is and not what he wishes it to be. An X’s and O’s Visionary who can take his and beat you, and then take yours and beat you even worse.

calinative umstudent

Dec 30, 2018

305407cane said:
Please no Rex Ryan. He just wants to live in Miami and drink piña coladas at the pool

if thats all he wants, hire him as DC. I'd be down.

calinative umstudent

Dec 30, 2018

reg said:
He was forced to fire Golden and didn't out any real pressure on Richt after this atrocious season. As happy as I am about Richt retiring, I wish that announcement would have been made due to James being fired.

I think Richt retired over pressure to fire Jon tbh

1LuvCane

Dec 30, 2018

RVACane said:
Hire Urban, problem solved.

Hey,hey,hey!!! Shalom brother.

RiDLer80

Dec 30, 2018

It’s a problem when you want the AD to step completely the **** out of the way because you’re worried about him ******* up the hire again.

miamicanephins

Dec 30, 2018

RiDLer80 said:
It’s a ongoing problem when you want the AD to step completely the **** out of the way because you’re worried about him ******* up the hire again.

fixed for emphasis for those not really paying attention.

RVACane

Dec 30, 2018

1LuvCane said:
Hey,hey,hey!!! Shalom brother.

Hey buddy!

1LuvCane

Dec 30, 2018

RVACane said:
Hey buddy!

Good to have you back. Kudos on standing your ground.

linesniper

Dec 30, 2018

the dude in the 2nd row looks like Sloth from the Goonies.

GhostRecon_Cane

Dec 30, 2018

Dec 30, 2018

calinative umstudent said:
I think Richt retired over pressure to fire Jon tbh

At this point, it's all speculation. What we know from the press conference is that James said there was no push towards removing Richt. Richt agreed that "changes" needed to be made. You can't get more vague than that.

DragonCane

Dec 30, 2018

mackjones said:
What the ***!!!! you yapping about! Serious dude. It's obvious you had some type of ANIMOSITY towards Coach Diaz. Do you realize the PIZZ POOR field position Miami's defense was put in, time after time after time after time. And what about the ATROCIOUS special teams which put an IMMENSE burden on Coach Diaz's defense. Again, time after time after time after time.

It's also a post modern day MIRACLE that Miami's defense NEVER gave up and threw in the proverbial Orange and Green towel. Otherwise, YOU and your horde of Cane minions would be staring at a LOSING RECORD right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now get the FUNK outta' my visage!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Preach Brother Preach!!!

The Owl

Dec 30, 2018

RVACane said:
Hey buddy!

Good to see you back sir.

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IRememberSchnelly

Dec 30, 2018

It's ridiculous to talk of win totals as some arbitrary, impenetrable ceiling, especially in the ACC - easily the worst Power 5 conference. A good coach at Miami should be able to win every game in this conference once he has his pieces in place.

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IRememberSchnelly

Dec 30, 2018

RiDLer80 said:
It’s a problem when you want the AD to step completely the **** out of the way because you’re worried about him ******* up the hire again.

Yup. Especially when you consider that even if that blind squirrel somehow accidentally stumbles upon (and recognizes) that golden nut, he's likely to do all the wrong things and alienate the new coach.

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Live: Blake James Press Conference (UPDATED w/video)

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