You know Coeburn Cane you bring incidents that are isolated and happen every now and then, such as the Clintwood and Rye Cove incident and no you cannot call them thugs but this is nothing compared to what went on at the "U." Sure I guess there are some good things that go on there....but..not with the football program.
I respect you sticking up for your team but I am just backing up my allogations with facts..read on.
Controversies and Scandals
The University of Miami has also experienced some degree of controversies, scandals and incidents which at times have led to NCAA sanctions, suspensions, and negative publicity for the university.
1980s: Luther Campbell's "pay for play"
A long-time booster of Hurricanes Football, 2 Live Crew member and local philanthropist Luther Campbell was said to have been behind what was referred to as a "pay-for-play" system, which involved cash rewards for things such as touchdowns and big hits. His ties to the program were at one point so close that former Hurricanes coach Dennis Erickson used to occasionally call upon Campbell as an intermediary when he was having a problem with his players.
1989-1995: Pell Grant scandal and Self-Imposed/NCAA sanctions
In 1994, Tony Russell, a former University of Miami academic advisor, pleaded guilty to helping more than 80 student athletes, 57 of whom were football players, falsify Pell Grant applications in exchange for kickbacks from the players themselves. The scandal dated all the way back to 1989 and secured more than $220,000 in federal grant money. In late 1995, the NCAA concluded that, in addition to the fraudulent Pell Grants facilitated by Mr. Russell, the university had also provided or allowed over $400,000 worth of other, improper payments to Miami football players. The NCAA also found that the university had failed to wholly implement its drug testing program, and permitted three football student-athletes to compete without being subject to the required disciplinary measures specified in the policy. Finally, the NCAA concluded, the university had lost institutional control over the football program.
Miami lost seven scholarships as a result of a self-imposed sanction in 1995, and another 24 scholarships were disallowed by the NCAA over the next two years, but Miami avoided the so-called "death penalty." As a result of the scandal, Sports Illustrated in the summer of 1995 argued in a controversial cover story that Miami should shut down its football program.
2005: 7th Floor Crew
In 2004, an informal hip hop music group called the 7th Floor Crew, allegedly comprised of several UM students, including a few football players, and named for the 7th floor of UM's Pearson Residential College, recorded a rap song. The song ultimately fell into the hands of national media in 2005, including ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Sung to the beat of Aaliyah's "If Your Girl Only Knew", the song's lyrics are filled with what were considered lewd sexual references. Following ESPN's coverage of the song and the role of several UM football players in creating it, the university issued a statement condemning its lyrical content.
2006: FIU Brawl
Main article: Miami-FIU brawl
On October 14, 2006, in the first meeting of cross-town programs, Miami and the Florida International Golden Panthers brawled after a PAT.
FIU cornerback Chris Smith wrestled Miami holder Matt Perelli to the ground after the kick and appeared to punch him in the chin. Another FIU cornerback, Marshall McDuffie, Jr., kicked Perelli in the head.[22] Miami players, including Calais Campbell, came to Perelli's defense, separating Miami and FIU players. FIU's Lionel Singleton punched Campbell in the back of the helmet, which was quickly followed by retaliation from both teams, escalating the fight to a bench-clearing brawl. Miami's Anthony Reddick swung his helmet at FIU players and Miami's Brandon Meriweather kicked an FIU player. FIU's A'Mod Ned, who was injured, came onto the field and swung at Miami players with his crutches. The fight lasted five minutes, and Miami-Dade County police had to come on the field to restore order.
The next day, 31 players from both schools "? 18 from FIU, 13 from Miami "? were handed one-game suspensions.
Like I have said before, if you are going to argue, state the FACTS and back them up, not heresay.
That is my answer and that is why I call Miami a "Thug U!"
Someone please prove to me that it is not!
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