Someone explain the Miami (FL) hate?

[Shogun]

I don't get it and it's just silly.

 

[Ryanwb]

The city or the school? I've got a different answer for both

 

[Divide Et Impera]

As Luke would say, "F Miami! F, F Mia-mi!"

 

[Shogun]

The city or the school? I've got a different answer for both

The school. Miami is far from bad as everyone seems to have in mind.

 

[Billy Flynt]

I would assume you mean the "U".

It is mostly perception based upon the fact that you have a few bad apples (or at least sour tasting ones) like Michael Irvin (cocaine issues) and Ray Lewis (connection to the murder case) that combine with the ugly brawl with Florida International last year that make people question the integrity of the program and the University. This tends to overshadow the good people like Ed Reed, Antrel Rolle, Edge, Frank Gore, etc.

For me, I don't care much for the school but I beleive things like "Thug U" are unjustified.

 

[Lars the Red]

I don't get it and it's just silly.

Well, could it be the arrogance of Miami? A school with some of the poorest facilities, an academic standard that is marginal at best. A graduation standard that is just this side of horrific. Off field antics by players that are legendary. On field antics by players which are the worst of the 'me first' mentality player.

From the 'camo Fiesta bowl, to the revolving door of coaches, there is very little that the U of M needs to feel inexplicably picked on about. The number of hot dogging, self promoting thugs they now have practicing there trade in the NFL should tell you all you need to know about the resentment. The number of guys they put on the field that have class are definitely the exception, not the norm.

 

[Shogun]

Well, could it be the arrogance of Miami? A school with some of the poorest facilities, an academic standard that is marginal at best. A graduation standard that is just this side of horrific. Off field antics by players that are legendary. On field antics by players which are the worst of the 'me first' mentality player.

From the 'camo Fiesta bowl, to the revolving door of coaches, there is very little that the U of M needs to feel inexplicably picked on about. The number of hot dogging, self promoting thugs they now have practicing there trade in the NFL should tell you all you need to know about the resentment. The number of guys they put on the field that have class are definitely the exception, not the norm.

Cockiness =/= thuggery.

List some "thugs" in the league today from the U, and I can find you just as many class guys.

 

[Pariah]

Cockiness =/= thuggery.

List some "thugs" in the league today from the U, and I can find you just as many class guys.

That may be, but you didn't ask for a court case, you asked why people hat the "U." That's why.

 

[Lars the Red]

Cockiness =/= thuggery.

List some "thugs" in the league today from the U, and I can find you just as many class guys.

Instead of me putting together that lengthy list of less than spectacular characted, self-centered Miami players, why don't you give me that short list of wonderful, classy, team oriented guys.

I some ways, yes, cocky does equal thug or punk or whatever else you choose to call it. Confident is an attitude, cocky is a style. I'm not into style.

 

[TheCardFan]

As Luke would say, "F Miami! F, F Mia-mi!"

Ed Reed and Ray Lewis suck!

 

[Duetto]

Warren Sapp is a filthy player from Miami. I forgot the guys name, but Sapp gave a career ending cheap shot to another lineman away from the play and pretty much after it was over. It not only ended his career, but he is disabled because of the hit. I saw a tidbit about the hit and very little was made of it, they showed the poor guy two years post "The Hit" and the guy could hardly walk. Sapp hit the guy from behind and dislocated the guys hip and caused nerve damage. He is a pig, a thug and I wish someone rolls into his knees and puts his fat a$$ in a chair for life. Love those "U" players!!!!!!

 

[82CardsGrad]

Warren Sapp is a filthy player from Miami. I forgot the guys name, but Sapp gave a career ending cheap shot to another lineman away from the play and pretty much after it was over. It not only ended his career, but he is disabled because of the hit. I saw a tidbit about the hit and very little was made of it, they showed the poor guy two years post "The Hit" and the guy could hardly walk. Sapp hit the guy from behind and dislocated the guys hip and caused nerve damage. He is a pig, a thug and I wish someone rolls into his knees and puts his fat a$$ in a chair for life. Love those "U" players!!!!!!

Sapp would actually fall onto the "good character" list!

 

[TheCardFan]

Warren Sapp is a filthy player from Miami. I forgot the guys name, but Sapp gave a career ending cheap shot to another lineman away from the play and pretty much after it was over. It not only ended his career, but he is disabled because of the hit. I saw a tidbit about the hit and very little was made of it, they showed the poor guy two years post "The Hit" and the guy could hardly walk. Sapp hit the guy from behind and dislocated the guys hip and caused nerve damage. He is a pig, a thug and I wish someone rolls into his knees and puts his fat a$$ in a chair for life. Love those "U" players!!!!!!

I don't think Conrad Dobler went to the U...

I am not a fan of the U but you can't deny the talent they have produced nor the childish gangsta attitude they have represented for the past several years. However, they seem to be making a commitment to change that and I think that is positive.

 

[Pariah]

very little was made of it,

Quite a bit was made of it at the time, and, while I agree it was dirty, it was within the rules.

 

[Skkorpion]

Recently?

Sean Taylor
Kellen Winslow

And the former WR turned commentator who wanted to come out of the booth and partake in the fight.

Over the years, the scum have been too numerous to remember.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Warren Sapp is a filthy player from Miami. I forgot the guys name, but Sapp gave a career ending cheap shot to another lineman away from the play and pretty much after it was over. It not only ended his career, but he is disabled because of the hit. I saw a tidbit about the hit and very little was made of it, they showed the poor guy two years post "The Hit" and the guy could hardly walk. Sapp hit the guy from behind and dislocated the guys hip and caused nerve damage. He is a pig, a thug and I wish someone rolls into his knees and puts his fat a$$ in a chair for life. Love those "U" players!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure it didn't end the guys career and he was back starting at LT. Still it was a very dirty play whether it was within the rules or not. Add Najeh Davenport to the list of classy guys from Miami.

 

[Mulli]

Randal Hill was a good character, wasn't he?

 

[Matt L]

I think that we should have a definition of "thug-like" behavior before we assign different people to these characteristics.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I think that we should have a definition of "thug-like" behavior before we assign different people to these characteristics.

definition #1- attended the University of Miami

 

[Mulli]

definition #1- attended the University of Miami

#2 - played football.

 

[Matt L]

So how about Ken Dorsey? Jim Kelley? Dan Morgan?

 

[Mulli]

So how about Ken Dorsey? Jim Kelley? Dan Morgan?

And Gino T. Thugs.

 

[Matt L]

hahahaha I forgot about that clown.