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Miami Hurricanes: Who Needs a “Signature Win” When You Can Get a “Signature Loss”

By Shanon Culiner

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During the Miami vs Clemson game, I did the unthinkable. I hash-tagged “Fire Al Golden” (#FireAlGolden).

I told myself I’d never do such a thing because I’m not about promoting the loss of another man’s livelihood. A job goes way beyond just the employee. It also affects the family and their way of life. But, enough is enough. And the University of Miami needs to do something.

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The Miami Hurricanes got squashed like tiny fruit flies by the Clemson Tigers in such a shameful, unenthusiastic performance, 58-0.

It was a shutout and easily the worst loss in Hurricanes’ history.

The players didn’t show up for Al Golden and as much as they want to defend Golden on social media, I’m sorry, it still wasn’t proven on the field where it counts most.

Players fight like dogs for coaches they respect. They leave it all on the field. They become soldiers, figuratively speaking. Nonetheless, this was a game where the players looked like they had their tails between their legs. And, they appeared to have given up sometime near the end of the first quarter.

I don’t even need to throw out statistics. Clemson looked stronger and more talented. They pushed around the Miami offensive line, slammed their running backs up the gut and dominated in option play … the most simplest form of football an offense can devise. The scoreboard is the only proof needed.

I remember when the ‘Canes put on these types of winning performances against lesser teams, but I never expected to see them on the losing end. A blowout. And, especially with the apparent talent Miami possesses.

Oct 24, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Artie Burns (1) looks on during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

There’s no excuse for this Miami Hurricanes team to lose in the fashion they did to Clemson. At least they put up a fight against Florida State.

The ‘Canes looked unprepared, undisciplined, unphysical, and quite frankly, untalented. But, I know there’s talent. It’s just not showing up on the field, which falls on coaching.

I can’t even count how many players were hurt during this game. The players barked up a storm to the opposing team, but when it came to pure strength, Miami was literally knocked around. Thus, the softer of the two.

When there’s an opportunity to showcase how far you’ve come as a program, a final chance at a signature win, well, Miami kneeled down, pulled down their pants and laid an egg. Literally. Zero points.

Well, Golden did what he was hired to do … turn Miami into Temple.

Though he turned around the Temple Owls program (which got him the Miami head coaching gig), he consequently turned the ‘Canes into Temple – A team used to being the wall in the midst of a battering ram.

I’m sorry to say this, but your time has come Al Golden. A change needs to be made for many reasons.

Miami needs to give: ‘Canes fans something to cheer about, recruits something to consider and this current talent a reason to continue playing.

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