The first U 20-20 gives you a good perspective into the hate. The Canes style of play that combined speed, violence (physical aggression with power), gang tackling, etc., dominated and frustrated teams in the 80s to early 90s. The hate started back then because we annoyed the **** out of schools with our style of play and celebrations. Our teams were stacked with Miami & Broward and other FL kids who were use to playing that style football in HS. Most of the college football world, including the media, hated us because our style and how we won games invaded and blew away their image of college football. Those Canes teams, Canes fans’ confidence, and “South Florida” swag (which was also based on S.FL culture, not just the Canes) ****ed all over their beloved traditions! At age 61, I remember and lived through this. The 20-20 production was spot on! Now because most college teams the days play with speed and aggression and have their own “swag”, it’s gonna be tough for us to get to an elite level that matches Alabama/Clemson/OSU, etc. But I like CMD leading the way. Someone in an earlier post compared his action in Orlando on Friday to JJ’s style. I totally agree and believe that with CMD & his staff, our schedule and being in the Coastal, a 2019 storm could be brewing into a hated Hurricane!!! Might not be a Cat 5 or 4, but it could be one that is hated for the damage it causes on and off the field. Go Canes!
