The U has Hit Rock Bottom

Miami's Season in a Nutshell
July 21, 2006
Willie Cooper, was shot in the buttocks when confronted in his yard by an unidentified assailant in an early morning incident. In self- defense, Brandon Meriweather got his own gun and returned fire at the attacker.

October 14, 2006
After an all-out brawl between Miami and FIU, officials from both schools and their conferences announced the suspension of 31 players – 13 from the Hurricanes, and 18 from FIU.

Several players from both sides appeared to throw punches. Brandon Meriweather was seen attempting to stomp on FIU players, while an injured Golden Panther swung a crutch menacingly at several Miami players.

Nov. 7, 2006
Slain University of Miami football player Bryan Pata suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the hallway of his gated Kendall apartment complex, at least one of which was to the back of the head at close range.

Pata had several guns he kept in a closet in his apartment he explained in a recent interview to the Miami Herald reported.

September 4 to November 23
With losses already to Florida State, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech, this has to be one of the most dissappointing seasons at Miami.

There may be more losses to come, Boston College looks to have a legitimate football team. This may not be too surprising though, considering Miami has not won a single conference championship since moving to the ACC. The ACC is also largely considered to be the weakest BCS conference, only ahead of the Big East.

I'm going to state the obvious, the University of Miami is a flat out dangerous place to be. Miami has had some great teams in the past, with some exceptional players, but this is getting crazy, downright deadly. There needs to be a major overhaul of the Miami program. There shouldn't be a bowl game for this team. There should be a major police presence at the University. Guns seem to be commonplace for football players lately. It is evident the players are not doing a very good job of protecting/policing themselves.

As for the future of this program, what recruit would want to go there? What parents would allow their children to play for a team where death might be part of their future?