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We lost a great Cane on Sunday Morning

OrangeBowlMagic said:
This is exactly what I'm talking about. Met at a Canes game, and best friends for life. Think how silly and irrelevant this game is in the grand scheme, and just through it, you have someone you'd die for, and vice versa. Absolutely beautiful.

Hate that I brought up some emotion about your own personal stuff, but I sincerely hope you're remembering your dad the best way you possibly can today, and may his memory never fade. Happy Birthday to him, and may he continue to rest in peace.
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Holy **** man, I'm cutting onions here 🤣
 
Dr. Citizen Cane said:
Canes football has created so many unbreakable bonds between fathers and sons. It's so much more than just a game. It's a lifetime of memories, traditions, Saturdays spent together, and a shared passion that connects generations.

As you get older and life starts throwing everything at you, there's something comforting about knowing you can always pick up the phone, call Pops, and just talk Canes football. For a little while, no matter what's going on in life, it's just a father and son sharing something they've always loved.

And when that time together is gone, you realize those conversations were never really just about football. They were about connection, love, and having something that would always bring you together.

The wins and losses eventually fade, but those memories and that bond never will. Your dad may no longer be here to watch the games with you, but a piece of him will always be there every time the Canes take the field.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Once a Cane, always a Cane. 🙌🧡💚
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Well said. Have a little tear in my eye reading this thread. Canes football has always been the glue to my relationship with my father. Fond memories of him taking me to the OB as a kid, and we still find a game every year to go to together.

He’s still around but getting older, and i just cant imagine watching a game without him around.

OP, prayers to you and your family, and Go Canes!
 
CanadianCane said:
Fantastic post! I’m sharing my love for the Canes with my two boys - making lifelong fans. Hope your Pops can shine some OrangeBowlMagic on this season. Deepest condolences to you and yours 🙏🏾🕊️
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This is what it’s all about!! My son’s middle name is Cane, so he literally has no choice. He’s only 3, but he’s being brainwashed daily. If I have my choice, this team will be what we bond over for the rest of my life. It’s such a dumb yet beautiful thing. As meaningless as this all really is, it’s what we love and what brings us closest to some of those we care about most.
 
Very sorry for your loss, friend. My dad isn’t a Canes fan, but we’ve watched thousands of games together over the past 25 years. Not sure if it’ll ever be the same after he’s gone. So I’m gonna enjoy it every chance I get.
 
Sorry to hear about your Father's passing. It sounds like he was a great man. I've literally never been able to share Miami football with anyone that matters (my wife tries, bless her heart) to me so I'm incredibly envious of your experience. That is truly special! Fandom bonds like nothing else.

Your family will be in my prayers!
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
Unfortunately, on Sunday morning, my old man passed away at the age of 79 years young. No word yet on whether the Lofton catch/no-catch is ultimately what did him in, but we're digging into it.

Seriously though, he was in declining health for a while, and didn't even watch the game on Saturday, as he was nearing the end of his life. But I wanted to post this here just as a reminder to think big picture, even for just a few seconds, and appreciate what you have, and what we have.

My dad was a MASSIVE Canes fan. He taught me everything I know about life, and ball (he coached me from the time I was 6 until I started HS football), and ensured that I was well versed in everything Miami Hurricanes football. We went to countless games together, he was a season-ticket holder for a long time at the Orange Bowl, and Hard Rock. As a matter of fact, my handle on here is 100% derived from him. There were many times we left the OB after an incredible comeback, or missed FG (or two, hello 2000 and 2002 vs FSU), and he'd just shrug and look at me and say "Orange Bowl Magic, baby". For probably 30 years, we spoke before, at halftime, and after every single game that we weren't together to attend or watch. It was a tradition. We had a pretty close relationship overall (I have 3 older brothers, so obviously I didn't get every ounce of his attention all the time), but what really solidified it was the love and support of this program. It was absolutely the thing that we both loved the most, and loved about each other the most. The bond this program and this sport brought us.

I didn't want to post this for sympathy or condolences, although I'm sure some of you will offer them, and I will VERY sincerely and humbly accept. But more importantly, I wanted to post this because we just lost a hard-fought football game, and some of us are moping around and kicking the dog and telling each other we're not that good, and we're gonna lose again, etc. And maybe that's true. But, just for a minute, please, do me a personal favor and take one minute of your life to think about everything that drew you to this program. The bonds you've created, with family, or friends, that are solidified by Miami Hurricanes Football. Maybe someone who introduced you to this roller coaster, a lifelong friend you've made simply because you and someone else support the Orange and Green, and some of the memories you've made with people over the years. Yes, we're in the middle of a very important and potentially historical season. But stop and think big picture for just a moment, think about and appreciate everything and everyone you've made your memories with over the years, and just appreciate how absolutely insane it that we all share the passion and love and emotional insanity that this team sometimes brings. If you do that, I couldn't think of anything more fitting to honor my pop, because that man LOVED his Miami Hurricanes. It'll be very emotional for me the rest of this season, knowing I'm there or I'm watching on TV, and he's not. But I'll always be indebted to him, because without him, I wouldn't be wrapped up with the rest of you lunatics on this board and the thousands of people I met and smiled at and gave high-fives too in South Bend this weekend, and over the last 30+ years. This is a family, and I owe him everything for bringing me into it.

Oh, and if you're lucky enough to have your mom or dad in your life, give them a call today. Even if it's for a minute. Don't text, call, and whether or not they have any clue about anything Miami football, just tell them you love them.

Rest easy, Bobby. And, as always, it's ALL About The U. Go Canes.
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Sorry for your loss bro. Just lost money a few weeks ago.
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
Unfortunately, on Sunday morning, my old man passed away at the age of 79 years young. No word yet on whether the Lofton catch/no-catch is ultimately what did him in, but we're digging into it.

Seriously though, he was in declining health for a while, and didn't even watch the game on Saturday, as he was nearing the end of his life. But I wanted to post this here just as a reminder to think big picture, even for just a few seconds, and appreciate what you have, and what we have.

My dad was a MASSIVE Canes fan. He taught me everything I know about life, and ball (he coached me from the time I was 6 until I started HS football), and ensured that I was well versed in everything Miami Hurricanes football. We went to countless games together, he was a season-ticket holder for a long time at the Orange Bowl, and Hard Rock. As a matter of fact, my handle on here is 100% derived from him. There were many times we left the OB after an incredible comeback, or missed FG (or two, hello 2000 and 2002 vs FSU), and he'd just shrug and look at me and say "Orange Bowl Magic, baby". For probably 30 years, we spoke before, at halftime, and after every single game that we weren't together to attend or watch. It was a tradition. We had a pretty close relationship overall (I have 3 older brothers, so obviously I didn't get every ounce of his attention all the time), but what really solidified it was the love and support of this program. It was absolutely the thing that we both loved the most, and loved about each other the most. The bond this program and this sport brought us.

I didn't want to post this for sympathy or condolences, although I'm sure some of you will offer them, and I will VERY sincerely and humbly accept. But more importantly, I wanted to post this because we just lost a hard-fought football game, and some of us are moping around and kicking the dog and telling each other we're not that good, and we're gonna lose again, etc. And maybe that's true. But, just for a minute, please, do me a personal favor and take one minute of your life to think about everything that drew you to this program. The bonds you've created, with family, or friends, that are solidified by Miami Hurricanes Football. Maybe someone who introduced you to this roller coaster, a lifelong friend you've made simply because you and someone else support the Orange and Green, and some of the memories you've made with people over the years. Yes, we're in the middle of a very important and potentially historical season. But stop and think big picture for just a moment, think about and appreciate everything and everyone you've made your memories with over the years, and just appreciate how absolutely insane it that we all share the passion and love and emotional insanity that this team sometimes brings. If you do that, I couldn't think of anything more fitting to honor my pop, because that man LOVED his Miami Hurricanes. It'll be very emotional for me the rest of this season, knowing I'm there or I'm watching on TV, and he's not. But I'll always be indebted to him, because without him, I wouldn't be wrapped up with the rest of you lunatics on this board and the thousands of people I met and smiled at and gave high-fives too in South Bend this weekend, and over the last 30+ years. This is a family, and I owe him everything for bringing me into it.

Oh, and if you're lucky enough to have your mom or dad in your life, give them a call today. Even if it's for a minute. Don't text, call, and whether or not they have any clue about anything Miami football, just tell them you love them.

Rest easy, Bobby. And, as always, it's ALL About The U. Go Canes.
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Sorry for your loss, man. Praying for your family.



I'll admit, though, that your second sentence made me chuckle and I feel bad for it.
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
Unfortunately, on Sunday morning, my old man passed away at the age of 79 years young. No word yet on whether the Lofton catch/no-catch is ultimately what did him in, but we're digging into it.

Seriously though, he was in declining health for a while, and didn't even watch the game on Saturday, as he was nearing the end of his life. But I wanted to post this here just as a reminder to think big picture, even for just a few seconds, and appreciate what you have, and what we have.

My dad was a MASSIVE Canes fan. He taught me everything I know about life, and ball (he coached me from the time I was 6 until I started HS football), and ensured that I was well versed in everything Miami Hurricanes football. We went to countless games together, he was a season-ticket holder for a long time at the Orange Bowl, and Hard Rock. As a matter of fact, my handle on here is 100% derived from him. There were many times we left the OB after an incredible comeback, or missed FG (or two, hello 2000 and 2002 vs FSU), and he'd just shrug and look at me and say "Orange Bowl Magic, baby". For probably 30 years, we spoke before, at halftime, and after every single game that we weren't together to attend or watch. It was a tradition. We had a pretty close relationship overall (I have 3 older brothers, so obviously I didn't get every ounce of his attention all the time), but what really solidified it was the love and support of this program. It was absolutely the thing that we both loved the most, and loved about each other the most. The bond this program and this sport brought us.

I didn't want to post this for sympathy or condolences, although I'm sure some of you will offer them, and I will VERY sincerely and humbly accept. But more importantly, I wanted to post this because we just lost a hard-fought football game, and some of us are moping around and kicking the dog and telling each other we're not that good, and we're gonna lose again, etc. And maybe that's true. But, just for a minute, please, do me a personal favor and take one minute of your life to think about everything that drew you to this program. The bonds you've created, with family, or friends, that are solidified by Miami Hurricanes Football. Maybe someone who introduced you to this roller coaster, a lifelong friend you've made simply because you and someone else support the Orange and Green, and some of the memories you've made with people over the years. Yes, we're in the middle of a very important and potentially historical season. But stop and think big picture for just a moment, think about and appreciate everything and everyone you've made your memories with over the years, and just appreciate how absolutely insane it that we all share the passion and love and emotional insanity that this team sometimes brings. If you do that, I couldn't think of anything more fitting to honor my pop, because that man LOVED his Miami Hurricanes. It'll be very emotional for me the rest of this season, knowing I'm there or I'm watching on TV, and he's not. But I'll always be indebted to him, because without him, I wouldn't be wrapped up with the rest of you lunatics on this board and the thousands of people I met and smiled at and gave high-fives too in South Bend this weekend, and over the last 30+ years. This is a family, and I owe him everything for bringing me into it.

Oh, and if you're lucky enough to have your mom or dad in your life, give them a call today. Even if it's for a minute. Don't text, call, and whether or not they have any clue about anything Miami football, just tell them you love them.

Rest easy, Bobby. And, as always, it's ALL About The U. Go Canes.
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Well said!
 
Sorry for your loss, brother. Took my kids and parents to see the Halloween lights in the cul-de-sac (iykyk) the other night, and my dad was talking about ol’ Bobby. I remember him from back in the day as an awesome guy who loved his football and his Canes.

I had to put down my dog of 14 tears, Duke (yes, named after Mr. Johnson), on Friday and asked him to pull some strings for us on Saturday night before he left. I think he accidentally pulled for the Duke Blue Devils instead! Lol.

Sending my condolences to you and your family. Your post was a great reminder of what makes this program so special and the people and memories that come with it. Go Canes.
 
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